Kashgar Old Town in Xinjiang – Silk Road Heritage and Top Sī

The city that connects China to Central Asia and the West is Kashgar, a place with a majority Uyghur Muslim population. The Old Town spans more than 2,000 years and played a pivotal role during Silk Road trade. Afaq Khoja Tomb and Id Kah Mosque are key sites visited, and Wilko reflects on what it’s like to be in a place that has drawn strong Western media attention. He presents his learnings with a focus on slow travel, genuine local experiences, and cultural understanding.