Kashgar, known as Shule in ancient times, is located in southwestern Xinjiang and is the center of politics and economy in southern Xinjiang. It is the meeting point of the northern and southern ancient Silk Road, and is famous for carvings, arts and crafts, and national singing and dancing. There are tourist attractions such as Aitigar Mosque, Tomb of Abahjia, Kashigele Mausoleum of Mohammed, and Dabazha.
Tomb of Abahjia
Tomb of Abahjia, a typical tomb built in Uygur style, is located in Haohan Village five kilometers northeast of Kashi. It is said to be the tomb of the Fragrant Lady, one of the favorite concubines of Emperor Qian Long of the Qing Dynasty. In fact, it is the graveyard of Yu Supu Hjia, a famous Islam missionary, and his descendents. The Fragrant Lady was buried in Zunhua County, Hebei.
Aitigar Mosque
Aitigar Mosque, located in the heart of Kashi, is the largest mosque in Xinjiang as well as the best institute of learning of Islam in Xinjiang. It occupies an area of 16,800 square meters, and consists of the halls for worshiping, the halls for scripture reciting, the gate tower, and the institute of learning. The worshiping halls and the square in front of the mosque are large enough to accommodate 100,000 worshipers at one time.
Tomb of Abahjia
Tomb of Abahjia, a typical tomb built in Uygur style, is located in Haohan Village five kilometers northeast of Kashi. It is said to be the tomb of the Fragrant Lady, one of the favorite concubines of Emperor Qian Long of the Qing Dynasty. In fact, it is the graveyard of Yu Supu Hjia, a famous Islam missionary, and his descendents. The Fragrant Lady was buried in Zunhua County, Hebei.
Aitigar Mosque
Aitigar Mosque, located in the heart of Kashi, is the largest mosque in Xinjiang as well as the best institute of learning of Islam in Xinjiang. It occupies an area of 16,800 square meters, and consists of the halls for worshiping, the halls for scripture reciting, the gate tower, and the institute of learning. The worshiping halls and the square in front of the mosque are large enough to accommodate 100,000 worshipers at one time.
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