A trip to Kashgar

The September sky was cloudy and it was drizzling. But the bad weather could hardly dampen the spirits of the hordes of tourists. With sheer surprise, they were gazing at the gigantic walls that encircle parts of the centuries-old town in Kashgar, which had been at the heart of the ancient Silk Road. A huge gate was wide open to welcome the tourists coming this way in the westernmost part of China.

Once inside, the visitors are instantly drawn to the beautifully decorated buildings on both sides of the roads. Those structures have strong resemblance to Muslim architecture, as almost all inhabitants of the town are Muslims and come from Uyghur ethnic minority.  

The buildings look strikingly new for an old town. The streets are wider compared to those seen in old towns.

“Most of these buildings were renovated over the last few years under the Chinese government's initiative, as the old ones were prone to earthquake. Utmost care was taken to redecorate them, keeping the original designs intact,” said Ms Aysha, one of the guides.

The old mud-brick houses have been replaced by new colourful ones with decorated windows and wooden doors. It became easier for the visitors to move around, as the weather got better within a short time.
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