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Kashgar, another face of China

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Kashgar city

The day had started promisingly enough. Fresh snow had just fallen on Urumqi, giving the industrial-looking city a fairytale sheen. But everything changed since I got the airport at 7 am.


The flight to Kashgar had been postponed to an indefinite time due to strong winds. Given that the alternative was a 25 hour train journey, I had little choice but to wait. It was a relief when the ground crew finally announced that the first flight to Kashgar would take off at 2 pm.

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Natuarl scenery of Kashgar



Somehow, after an aborted attempt to land, since the plane started swaying and plunging on its descent to Kashgar, the pilot announced that he was returning to Urumqi — a two hour flight away. By the time I finally arrived in Kashgar after the pilot made yet another attempt to fly there after he arrived in Urumqi, it was already 9 pm.


I was exhausted, bedraggled and grouchy. Not the perfect mood to start a holiday. But as I caught the first glimpse of the mythical oasis city of Kashgar and parts of its 500-year-old city wall, my excitement returned.
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Ancient building- a famous ancient tomb in Kashgar

Kashgar, whose very name evokes exoticism and adventure, was an important trading city during the days of the Silk Road and continues to be one even today. Being closer to Bishkek and Almaty than Beijing, the city is seen as China's gateway to Central Asia, and this proximity gives the city a distinctive Central Asian flavour.


In fact, if not for the Chinese characters on signboards and road signs, it doesn't even feel like China. Uyghur bazaars, tea houses and faces dominate the streets. And many of the women are veiled.


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the magnificent yellow-tiled Id Kah Mosque which lies at the heart of the existing Old Town. Built in the 15th century, the mosque is one of the largest in Central Asia. Every Friday, it houses nearly 10,000 worshippers, and on special occasions, it can accommodate up to 20,000 people. Non-Muslims are allowed to enter outside of prayer times, offering a peek into its unique Islamic architecture infused with Uyghur elements.


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I later plunged headlong into the madness that is Kashgar's Sunday Market. It is said that Kashgar's population swells by 50,000 every Sunday as people all over Central Asia stream in to the market, which sells almost everything under the sun — from exquisite carpets to traditional Uyghur daggers to modern appliances. I could've spent hours exploring this fascinating market which is at its peak on Sundays.


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Equally interesting is the Livestock Market which lies southeast of the city. It was abuzz with buyers and sellers from all across Central Asia. Add to that, a mix of thousands of bleating sheep, dozens of cattle and camels, the aroma of cooked meat wafting across from the nearby makeshift food stalls and the swirling clouds of ochre-colored dust. It's as if I was transported back to the days of yore.


But for how long will this Old World charm endure? For the longest time, its remoteness has sealed it from the big changes sweeping across China. Perhaps its time is up. Perhaps the wave of modernity will render it unrecognisable five years from now. I hope I'm being overly pessimistic.


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Costs


The cost of living in Kashgar is much lower than in the wealthier eastern provinces of China. You should be able to live comfortably on US$50 a day. Take note, however, that prices are often negotiable so be prepared to bargain hard, though in a good-natured manner.


Best time to visit


With A relatively short winter and a long cool summer, temperatures in Kashgar are pleasant most of the year. The coldest month is January (average temperature of -6 °C), while the hottest month is in July (average temperature of 27 °C). The best time to travel is between May and October, but do time your visit to coincide with the livestock market on Sundays.


ByJeremy Koh, Mumbai Mirror, the Times of India


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