Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region-3: The City of Harmony and the Gateway of Opportunity
The Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture is one of the most beautiful stops in Xinjiang. It is China’s gateway to Central Asia. Its capital is Gulja, or Yining in Chinese. It is located 500 kilometers west of Urumqi, on the border with Kazakhstan. Historically, it was a key point for caravans, and today, it is a […]
Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region-2: The Miraculous Transformation of 620-Year-Old Kashgar
Kashgar: The City of Longevity Kashgar is known as the city of long-lived people. It is the city in China with the most centenarians. The record holder is a 135-year-old man from the city. However, in the past, it wasn’t as peaceful as it is now. This place is at the intersection of Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, […]
In the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region-1: What It Means to Be ‘Uyghur’ in China
We are sharing with you the observations and experiences of Aydınlık newspaper’s Editorial Director, Tevfik Kadan, during his visit to Xinjiang in October 2023. Urumqi is the capital of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. It’s 45% Uyghur and 55% Han Chinese. With its ancient history, rich culture, and modern architecture, it’s a great Chinese miracle. […]