Why is Kashgar in Xinjiang called "China Sunlight City"?

Because Kashgar is located in the westernmost part of China border, as the city with the latest sunset, it is also called Sunlight City of China. Kashgar is an ancient city with a history of 2000 years. Due to the geographical location, the sunset in Kashgar is later than other places, so it is called Sunlight City. Lhasa is also called Sunlight City, but its name is because it has enough sunshine.

The most famous scenic spot in Kashgar is the old city of Kashgar, which is located in the city center with a long history and a very strong cultural atmosphere. In the old city of Kashgar, there is also a unique ethnic customs in southern Xinjiang. Life in the old city can best reflect the life characteristics of the local Uighurs, and the old city of Kashgar is still well preserved after thousands of years.

There is a building with a long history here, which is also a witness of medieval architecture. At the same time, it is also Jia Dacheng's architectural body with Uygur architectural style, with labyrinthine streets and lanes during the period of heavy pressure. The characteristic buildings here are houses built by Uighurs along the slope, and the landscape of the houses is quite distinctive and spectacular.

At the same time, in the old city of Kashgar, you will often hear the music played by Uighurs, and you can also see the dances of Uighurs, as well as fresh and sweet vegetables and fruits, which are a major feature of Kashgar. In addition to the old city, there is actually a high-rise residence in Kashgar.

Gao Tai folk houses are located on the loess high slope near the old city, where celebrities Ban Chao and Geng Gong lived in the Eastern Han Dynasty. The dynasty, which was a base area in A.D., once built a palace here. Later, with the increasing population, the houses here were built layer by layer, and they were all built on the mountain, and the scenery was spectacular.

If you come to Kashgar, it's easy to get lost in the alley. After all, the houses here are all built together and there is a maze. Without a guide, tourists can easily get lost.