The adventure continues with a late arrival in Kashgar – also known as Kashi – and a crowded program of educational and cultural events. The city has a very long history and is a colourful mix of cultures and religions.
Then it was a flight to Ili, the capital of the Kazakh autonomous prefecture which was different again from Urumqi and Kashgar. Treats included milk beer and a visit to the former governor’s palace – a frequent residence for exiles from eastern parts of China.
Then a return to Urumqi for the final part of the tour and one of the most consequential events – a visit to the Exhibition of Counterterrorism and Deradicalisation in Xinjiang. This explained why – in often gruesome detail – why security crackdowns have been necessary.
The quick summary of the 8 day program – Xinjiang is friendly, interesting, and well worth a visit.
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