What does travel mean to you? Is it a chance to relax and lounge - or is it so much more? Is it your opportunity to explore, discover, and create your own adventures and memories? If you travel to live and live to travel, journey into the past and explore the living legacy of the Uyghur people of China. This culture's roots are buried deep into the past, and its history is as complex and vibrant as the people themselves. Where will your trip to the southwestern portion of Xinjiang take you? To a world unlike any other and into the midst of a diverse and a proud people.
There are Uyghur communities in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China, as well as in the Hunan province. Originally a nomadic people, there are also communities in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Turkey, and Afghanistan. The highlight of your journey will be travels along the famed Silk Road. This 7000 network of trade routes was integral to trade between China and the Western world, and you will have the opportunity to sightsee in ?r?mqi, Kashgar, and Turpan.
These three cities contain treasures such as Heaven Lake, Nanshan Grassland, Flaming Mountains, Red Hill, Karez Wells, the Xinjiang Autonomous Region Museum, and the wonderful Jiaohe Ruins, the world's largest, oldest, and best preserved earthen city. Jiaohe is a particular treat; formerly home to 700 households, 6500 residents, and 865 soldiers, the city is surrounded on three sides by sheer cliffs. Carved almost entirely from the earth, these buildings provide a fascinating glimpse into the past of the Uyghur people.
Xinjiang is sometimes referred to as China's frontier. Kashgar, for instance, is mostly comprised of Uyghur people and has a very charming "old town" feel. What makes a visit so unique, though, is the juxtaposition of the past and present. More modern buildings and ways of life are being introduced into the region as it expands. You are as likely to see skyscrapers as you are snow-capped mountains. If you want to experience Uyghur culture, now is the time to make this journey.
The legacy of the Uyghur people lives on and it will continue to live on despite advancements and renovations from the modern world. The history of this culture is one of adaptation, change, and an indomitable spirit to continue in the face of challenge. A rewarding journey awaits you in China.
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