Kashgar's NEW Old City? Charms & Controversy in Xinjiang, China

What the heck happened to Kashgar's ancient Old City? Was it torn down? Rebuilt? Left to ruin? Join me as I revisit this fascinating part of Silk Road history.

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Video Timestamps
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0:00 - Introduction to Kashgar, China
0:40 - Entering Kashgar's New Old City
2:17 - Map of Kashgar's Old City
2:34 - Entering Kashgar's Old Old City
3:05 - Visiting a Uyghur Resident of the Old City
6:36 - Exploring Kashgar's Night Market
7:47 - My Overall Thoughts on Kashgar's Old City

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When I first visited Kashgar's Old City in 2008, the mud brick homes that had stood on that spot for centuries formed a labyrinth of alleyways that was fun to wander around.

Then, in 2009, the Chinese government deemed these homes unsafe and decided to tear them down and rebuild them completely, much to the horror of the international community.

They tore down everything except a small portion on the east side of the city.

Now, eight years later, I have decided to revisit this ancient Silk Road oasis and find out what has happened to this "new" Old City. Did they rebuild it well? How does it compare to the "old" Old City? What do the locals think?

Join me as I explore the back alleys of Kashgar's Old City, try a bit of Uyghur street food and even get a personal tour of an old Uighur home!

Видео Kashgar's NEW Old City? Charms & Controversy in Xinjiang, China канала Travel Xinjiang: Far West China