I am in Kashi (Kashgar)! Kashi is the last big town on my way out of China. From here people can go on to Pakistan, Tajikistan or Kyrgyzstan. Kashgar is famous for being the heart of the Uyghur community and for its old quarter around a big mosque and a very colorful Muslim market. I have been dreaming of this place for years, imagining what it would be like to wander around the old Uyghur town. I imagined planning my trip through Central Asia at the terrace of a tea house while snacking on raisins and dates… And here I am finally! And it’s been quite a ride to get here… Urumuqi – Kuerle – Kuqa – Akesu - Kashgar = 1500km. It took me 16 days to get to Kashgar. I crossed Xinjiang Province, 1/6th
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