"History Of Kashgar" Kashgar by aukjejetty

Kashgar Travel Guide: 112 reviews and 258 photos

Uyger woman in front of a Mosque - Kashgar

Kashi, short for Kashgar, was called Shule in ancient times and has a history of more than two thousand years. According to the record of the Persian Epic, Afulabudeyav, an ancient Tulan hero, established the capital of his kingdom here. In the beginning of the Han Dynasty, it belonged to the Zhuangpu Prefectural General's Office of the Hun. In the latter half of the second century B.C, after the Han Dynasty Emperor Wudi sent Zhang Qian as his special envoy to the Western Region, Kashi submitted to the authorities of the western Han Dynasty. During the first century, Kashi was the supreme headquarters of Ban Chao, an imperial general who administered the Western Region. But at the end of the Sui Dynasty and at the beginning of the Tang Dynasty, Kashi had to pay taxes and levies frequently to the Western Turkish Khanate. During the reign of the Tang Dynasty Emperor Taizong and afterwards, it was an important military stronghold of the Tang government. Kashgar was one of the four important towns in Anxi at the time, thus it was made the seat of the Shule Superintendent's Office. The Karakhanid Dynasty also established its capital in Kashgar. Before Genghis Khan went on his western expedition. Kashgar was the south capital of the Western Liao Regime established by Khitans. After Khan's western expedition was over, Kashgar became the fief of the crown prince of Chagatai. During the reign of the Qing Dynasty Emperor Qianlong, Kashi became the seat of government of the Kashgar Councillor of the Qing government.

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In a nutshell:Tradecity between China and Pakistan

Last visit to Kashgar: Jul 2001
Intro Updated Apr 21, 2003
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Reviews (4)

Beautiful Bread Local Customs (1)

The Uyghers make a true piece of art when they make their bread. They decorate it before it goes into the salted oven.... more travel advice

Scary Dentists Warnings and Dangers (1)

While walking at the Sunday Market in Kashgar I stumbled upon this dentist-billboard. I saw several before. To me al... more travel advice

Sunday Bazaar Things to Do (2)

The market in Kashgar is huge (small compared to what it used to be), and there is about anything that you think off for... more travel advice

Livestock at the Sunday Bazaar - Kashgar

Knives and Muslim-caps Things to Do (2)

Make sure you include a Sunday in your visit to Kashgar. The Sunday market is something that still makes me smile when I... more travel advice

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urban4est Oct 30, 2004 at 11:10 AM

Those look like bagels in the upper right. Does anybody have the scoop on Uygher bagels?
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BerniShand Sep 6, 2004 at 1:17 PM

we stood and watched a dentist in Wushan, and can definately confirm your tip about the dentist is 100% accurate ! a great little page, very interesting
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basstbn Aug 8, 2004 at 4:04 PM

Would love to try some of that bread.
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madamx Jun 23, 2004 at 11:19 AM

Tips about what I love: food! Great pictures. Greetings from Calgary :o) ~ Helen
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AndreSTGT May 4, 2004 at 6:43 PM

Interesting!!!
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Confucius Mar 27, 2004 at 2:06 AM

I still love Uygher bread!
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seratonin Nov 4, 2003 at 11:39 PM

Very nice pictures and good descriptions of this fantastic place!