Kashgar,Xinjiang - China`s westernmost province, Kashgar grew upon a lucrative crossroads: the junction of the northern and southern forks of the Silk Road. Virtually all westbound traffic in silk, spices, tea, jade and porcelain lumbered through Kashgar streets during the Silk Roads 1000-year run.  

As with most of China, Kashgars history records cultural and religious swings of amazing breadth. Ruled by China in the early years of the first century AD, by the 9th century Kashgar was solidly Muslim, its cultural roots walking west with the Silk Road to Persia and beyond. Not until the 19th century did the region - todays Xinjiang Province - return to Chinas control. 

In recent decades Xinjiang - as with most other western and southwestern provinces of China - has witnessed a huge influx of Han Chinese, the countrys major ethnic group. Yet despite the demographic changes, Kashgars bustle and charm remain. Accordingly, your Silk Road trip includes two days and nights here! 

Travel Tips:

Kashgars major attractions are Kashgar Sunday Market,   Idkah Mosque,  Abakh Khoja Tomb

Recommend Tour: Silk Road Tour (16 Days)