Shache Old Town · Muqam
Former seat of the Yarkand Khanate capital: Queen Amannisa Khan oversaw the compilation of the Uyghur musical epic 'Twelve Muqam'; her memorial tomb shares a garden with the royal tombs of the Yarkand Khanate
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- Open all day
- Ticket
- Free (royal tombs approx. CNY 30)
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
Former seat of the Yarkand Khanate capital: Queen Amannisa Khan oversaw the compilation of the Uyghur musical epic 'Twelve Muqam'; her memorial tomb shares a garden with the royal tombs of the Yarkand Khanate. The Jiaman Mosque in Shache Old Town is grand in scale, and the Muqam Heritage Center regularly stages performances of the Twelve Muqam suites; Shache has been designated a 'Home of Muqam' by the Ministry of Culture—a key cultural stop on the southern route.
Getting there: Self-drive / train from Kashgar (approx. 190 km)
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