For more than a thousand years, Kashgar—where the bone-dry Taklamakan Desert meets the Tian Shan Mountains—was a key city along the Silk Road, the 7,000-mile trade route that connected China ...

China announced on April 24 its top 10 archaeological discoveries of 2024, findings poised to enrich understanding of Chinese ...

Located in southern Xinjiang, the Ancient City of Kashi captivates visitors with its remarkable artistic performances, ...

walked thousands of miles of the Silk Road, crossing the Hindu Kush where few modern climbers dare. He noted the vibrant multiethnicity of its market cities, such as Kashgar, where he spotted peop ...

Cities along the Silk Road such as Kashgar and Samarkand were “nestled in vast agricultural oases”, according to Mr Silvia.

The Grand Silk Road Express travels a wondrous 6500 kilometres, departing from Beijing and heading across China to Kashgar, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world ...