Tag Archives: Kashgar

Impressions of Kashgar

Posted on 2012-11-23 by Julien Leyre

This is the 1510 Digest, a weekly roundup of recent essays and articles published on the Chinese web, with links to translations on the Marco Polo Project. Kashgar, in Xinjiang, is China’s Westernmost city. A traditional stop on the Northern silk road, … Continue reading →

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The rawap – a Silk Road lute

Posted on 2011-08-30 by Josh Summers

I lived in the far west of China in Xinjiang from 2006 to 2010, and I was captivated by the musical heritage of the Uyghur people. Much of their history and entertainment revolve around gatherings of song and dance, and … Continue reading →

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Building a new Old City in Kashgar

Posted on 2009-07-01 by Joel Martinsen

Phoenix Weekly has a cover story on the redevelopment of Kashgar’s old town. Also, the ‘This is Xinjiang’ blog has some photos of the totally soulless designs for new communities.

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