Shache Old Town Travel Guide
The Last Breath of the Yarkand Khanate
Shache is the former capital of the Yarkand Khanate, a quieter Uyghur old town compared to the old city of Kashgar. The Amania Khan Mausoleum, Jiaman Mosque, and the old city bazaar form a complete cultural route, and the hometown of the Twelve Muqam is right here.
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The Yarkand Khanate had its capital in Shache for over two hundred years, turning the oasis between Kashgar and Hotan into the cultural center of southern Xinjiang. Today, the old city still retains its dense, earth-colored streets, where the atmosphere of daily life is much stronger than that of commerce: the morning aroma of baked nang and the afternoon sounds of Muqam music are all part of everyday life.
Old City Route
- Amannisa Khan Memorial Tomb: The resting place of the Khan's consort and the organizer of the Twelve Muqams
- Jiaman Mosque and Old City Streets: Carved doors and windows and earthen alleys are the most photogenic
- Old City Bazaar: Hardware, Adras silk, and earthenware stalls mixed together
Shache is located between Kashgar and Hotan and often serves as a mid-stop on the southern Xinjiang route. The climate is mild in spring and autumn, and you can explore the old city on foot, leaving one evening for a tea house at a street corner.
