[2025 Shache Attraction] Travel Guide for The Intangible Cultural Heritage Park of Shache (Updated May)

Take a 2-hour train ride from Kashgar and you'll arrive in Shache~ Shache has a history of over 3000 years, where you can see the ancient Western Regions in your mind! - 🕌Must visit in Shache: Yerqiang Khan Palace, a palace built in the desert, the current palace is restored according to historical records. The entire palace is dominated by blue, and the most special thing is its domes, which are full of Islamic style. - 🕊️Must eat in Shache: We went to the 'Hetian Gokshal Kebab Shop', and it's really famous! It's really, really, really delicious! The roasted chicken and pigeon taste amazing! Large portions and affordable. Indeed, no pigeon can fly out of Shache alive hahaha - 🍵Shache specialty: You can go to experience the old tea house in Shache, where you can feel the life and cultural customs of Shache. - 🚂Train tips: 1⃣️Buy train tickets on 12306, be sure to grab them as soon as they go on sale 14 days in advance, otherwise it's hard to choose many times 2⃣️The seat arrangement of this train... is very magical I can only say😅 That is, he can't choose seats... and then we cancelled three times and finally bought consecutive seats 82 83 84 85, but only 83 84 seats are together, 82 85 are very far apart 3⃣️There are really a lot of local people in Xinjiang on the train! Xinjiang people love to chat and are very interesting!! Even if you don't sit with friends you know, you can chat with strangers for two hours! 4⃣️Be sure to arrive an hour early, the security check is very strict, because there are many people, probably half an hour early in line for ticket checking 5⃣️The way of reporting stations is also interesting! Everyone experience it for yourself hahaha -

Come to Kashgar Region - Kizilsu for an exciting 7-day trip! Here, you will enjoy an authentic Xinjiang breakfast, enjoy the unique perspective of drone aerial vlogs, taste the relaxation of wild luxury afternoon tea, and feel the magnificence of nature under the sunset starry sky. Don’t forget to experience the exotic style of the Tajik Western Region, it will surely make your trip worthwhile! / 🛤️ Route suggestions D1: The Kashgar Exploration Tour opens🚩, the first stop is the ancient city of Kashgar, stroll through the streets and alleys of the ancient city, and feel the cultural charm of the Western Regions. D2: White Sand Mountain ⛰️ - White Sand Lake Scenic Area, appreciate the pure beauty of nature - enjoy the China-Pakistan Friendship Road, witness the friendship between the two countries - overlook Gonggeltao and Muztag Glacier Park 🏔️, feel the magnificence of the glacier - Taheman Wetland Park Observation Deck, enjoy the wetland scenery - experience Tajik traditional dwellings🏠, integrate into local life. D3: Explore the Pamir Tourist Area, explore the mystery of the plateau - Kashgar Ancient Stone City, listen to the echo of history - Xinjiang Pamir Plateau Aral National Wetland Park🌿, get close to nature - Challenge Panlong Ancient Road, feel the eighteen bends of the mountain road - Bandil Blue Lake and Kerakul Lake Scenic Area, indulge in the lake and mountains. D4: Muji Crater🌋 Explore the secret and feel the power of the earth - Shache County Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo Park, appreciate the charm of intangible cultural heritage. D5: Tour of the Old Town Scenic Area, taste the charm of the ancient city - N39 Desert Exploration Base 🏜️, open an interesting desert journey. D6: Wuqia Colorful Mountain, enjoy the colorful mountains - Tianshan Kunlun Mountains intersect, feel the majesty of the mountains - Smhana Village 🏡, visit the border village - Ilkashtan Port, learn the style of the country - China's West Pole Stone Monument, leave unforgettable photos📸. D7: The trip to Kashgar ends successfully 🎉, shuttle down by car 🚘, and embark on the journey home with beautiful memories. Looking forward to seeing you next time! / Essentials before the trip: 🎒 👕 Clothing: day and night temperature difference, bring a thick jacket, warm underwear, and light spring clothes, do not forget waterproof non-slip hiking shoes. 🎩 Accessories: hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, no one can be less, but also charger, thermos, at any time to last and drink water. 📂 Documents: Mainland China ID card, border defense card, student card, elderly card and other preferential documents are brought together. 💊Medicine: cold medicine, gastrointestinal medicine, motion sickness medicine, and mosquito bite spray, in case of emergency. 🍞 Food: Prepare some dry food, such as bread, biscuits, and bottled water to replenish energy. 📷 Photography: Camera, spare battery, storage card, record beautiful moments. 💵 Cash: Although electronic payment is popular, but prepare some cash just in case, the signal in mountainous areas may not be good. / Kashgar region - Kizilsu, stories and scenery coexist, do not miss every exciting part here! 🎉Looking forward to your travel stories~

Shache, a thousand-year-old ancient city located in the southwestern border of Xinjiang, is an important post station on the ancient Silk Road. 📍Detailed address: Shache County is located on the western edge of the Taklimakan Desert, about 200 kilometers away from Kashgar City. It is an important transportation hub in southern Xinjiang and an important birthplace of Uyghur culture. 🚉Transportation strategy: 🚂Train: Departing from Kashgar Station, there are multiple trains every day, the ticket price is 22.5-28.5 yuan, and the journey takes about 2 hours. 🚙Self-driving: The Kashgar-Shache Expressway is open, and the journey takes about 2.5 hours. You can enjoy the scenery of the Southern Xinjiang Gobi Desert along the way. 🗓One-day tour itinerary: [One] Yingjisha County Earthenware Village 🏺 Yingjisha County Earthenware Village Scenic Area), 15 kilometers away from Shache County, visit Shache intangible cultural heritage - Uyghur traditional earthenware workshop, watch potters making pottery by hand, and experience DIY pottery making. [Two] Yarkand Khan Palace 🕌Yarkand Khan Palace Shache County Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo Park Visit the palace buildings from the Yarkand Khanate period and experience the traditional Uyghur architectural art and court culture. [Three] Yarkand Khanate Mausoleum 🕍Amanisa Khan Memorial Mausoleum Visit the mausoleum complex where 12 Khans are buried, and listen to the legendary story of Princess Amanishahan and the Twelve Muqams. [Four] Shache Old Town⛪️Old Town Scenic Area Shache Ancient City Gate Old Town Scenic Area Kazanqi Street Stroll along Kazanqi Street, experience the urban life in southern Xinjiang, check in at the century-old teahouse, and taste the local special teas. 🌟Highlights: 1⃣It is recommended to watch the Twelve Muqam performance in the evening🎸. At the Shache Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum or the Old Town Square, you can enjoy the Twelve Muqam, known as the "Pearl of Oriental Music", and immerse yourself in the charm of Uyghur music and dance. 2⃣ Pottery making experience ⚱, shape and paint patterns by yourself, and take away a unique pottery souvenir (the experience lasts about 1 hour and costs about 50-100 yuan). [Tableware] Restaurant recommendations: Lunch recommendation: Muqam Hometown Restaurant in Shache County: Taste Shache’s special pigeon feast (roasted pigeon, pigeon soup, pigeon noodles), the meat is tender and the aftertaste is endless. In addition to the pigeon feast, you can try Shache’s special desserts (yogurt rice dumplings, almond ice cream [Taro]). Take in the thousand-year-old splendor of Shache in one day. From palaces to pottery villages, from camel bells to muqam, Shache tells the story of the ancient city of the Silk Road with its unique rhythm.

Celebrate Lunar New Year with a family trip to the Pamir Plateau and Panlong Ancient Road! Visit the Shache Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo Park, experience ethnic culture, and enjoy a fun family time! . 🛣️ Itinerary: DAY 1: Depart from Guangzhou - Arrive in Kashgar, free time after checking in. DAY 2: Karakul Lake Scenic Area - Pamir Tourist Area, enjoy the beautiful scenery of the plateau lakes and snow-capped mountains. Summary: Plateau lakes and snow-capped mountains, enjoy the magnificent scenery of Pamir. DAY 3: Head to Panlong Ancient Road, experience the charm of the ancient Silk Road. Summary: Walk along the ancient road, feel the weight of history and the fusion of cultures. DAY 4: Visit the Yingjisha County Pottery Village Scenic Area, learn about traditional handicrafts. Summary: Discover traditions in the pottery village, experience culture in handicrafts. DAY 5: Shache County Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo Park, experience colorful intangible cultural heritage. Summary: Intangible cultural heritage expo, in-depth Shache cultural tour. DAY 6: Dawakun Desert Tourist Scenic Area, enjoy the fun of desert adventure. Summary: Desert adventure, feel the grandeur and mystery of nature. DAY 7: Stroll through the ancient city of Kashgar, experience the rich Western Regions style. Summary: Stroll through the ancient city, experience the rich Western Regions style. DAY 8: Return from Kashgar - Back to Guangzhou, end of a pleasant journey. Summary: Return to Guangzhou, the journey ends but the memories last forever. . Travel tips: 📸 Photo spots: Panlong Ancient Road Observation Deck, overlooking the entire ancient road, every photo is a masterpiece! ✈️ Airport transportation: It is recommended to choose Kashgar Airport, then rent a car or take a taxi, which is more convenient and free. 🎁 Specialty prices: Plateau rhodiola, Tibetan medicine, and other specialties, remember to shop around and don't be fooled by high prices. 👗 Clothing suggestions: The plateau climate changes greatly, it is recommended to wear multiple layers, which is convenient for adding or removing clothes. 🍽️ Dining suggestions: Try the local specialty lamb skewers and pilaf, don't miss the delicious food! 💡 Altitude sickness: If you experience symptoms such as dizziness or shortness of breath, please rest and drink water in time. . Walking through the Panlong Ancient Road is like walking through the twists and turns of life. Come to the Pamir Plateau and measure your courage and determination with your wheels!

As beautiful as a fairy tale world, Shache Travel Guide 📷 Shache, the largest county in Xinjiang, The locals are not fluent in Mandarin, but they are simple and honest, Retaining the authentic Xinjiang flavor. . Route: 🔹Tashkurgan—Shache Self-driving: Wuhong Line—Tuhe Expressway 350 km, 7 hours ｜Most of the time is spent on provincial roads/country roads Self-driving is not recommended on the Tasha Ancient Road, which is not yet repaired. I experienced a section in Tashkurgan, and the road was really bad. 🔹Kashgar—Shache Self-driving: 200 km, 3 hours Public transportation: Green train 28 yuan (2 hours) . 1️⃣st stop: 📍 Shache Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo Park (the original site of the Yarkand Palace) This place is very photogenic, with a strong Western Region style. Don't come early, the light is good after 19:00, otherwise the colors will not be good. Next door is the Mausoleum (ticket 🎫10 yuan) and the Yarkand Palace is just across the street. ① Intangible cultural heritage performance "Twelve Muqam" every day at 12:30 and 17:30 ② "Shache Memory" Exhibition Hall introduces the history of urban development ③ City opening ceremony to welcome tourists every day at 10:30 am ④ Multiple folk exhibition halls on the first floor to learn about local culture, art, and folk customs ⑤ You can feed pigeons in the square with children ⑥ The main building of the palace is a restaurant, and it is very beautiful inside 🎫Ticket: 35 yuan (10 yuan/person for explanation; free explanation for buying a package for 10 people+) 🈺️Opening hours: 10:30-20:30 🅿️Parking: Not very convenient, parking spaces may be tight during peak season, you can park in the surrounding alleys . 2⃣️nd stop: 📍Old Town Night Market Cross the road and enter [Gulbagh Road] from [Carpet Lane] There are many streets that are night markets, very lively. The snacks here are similar to those in Kashgar, but the prices are cheaper than those in Kashgar. Lamb skewers are 10 yuan in Kashgar and 8 yuan here; Hami melons are 5 yuan in Kashgar and 1-2 yuan here; children will take the initiative to chat, they are very simple and cute, and I have not encountered the situation of asking for things or money like in Kashgar. 🌟🌟Food recommendations: [Old Barbecue Restaurant] It has many customers, and the lamb skewers are made in a naan pit, marinated before, without adding other seasonings, very fresh and tender. The baked buns have a crispy and fragrant crust, 5 yuan each. . ❤️TIPS: The locals are not very fluent in Mandarin, but it does not hinder communication. You can find children, they all speak Mandarin. . 🏨Accommodation: [Shache Jing'an Road Yunjv Hotel] The hotel is considered very good locally, the rooms are very large, and it is 2-4 km away from Shache attractions.

Shache Palace is located in Shache County, Kashgar Prefecture, Xinjiang. The 'Palace' is a newly built (reconstructed) building, located opposite the Aletun Historical and Cultural Square. The overall planning of this tourist area is: one palace, three museums, two halls, one garden, six zones, and one center. One palace: Yarkand Khanate Palace; two museums: Shache Cultural Relics Museum, Shache Folk Museum; two halls: Folk Specialty Dining Hall, Folk Souvenir Exhibition (Sales) Hall; one garden: Folk Style Garden; six zones: Folk Live Performance Zone, Folk Experience Zone, Folk Display Zone, Folk Entertainment Activity Zone, Folk Cultural Landscape (Group) Zone, Functional Zone; one center: Visitor Center. The palace will feature Islamic architectural styles such as palaces, pavilions, and city towers. Inside the palace, there will be the Shache Cultural Relics Museum, Shache Folk Museum, Ethnic Specialty Dining Hall, Folk Hotel, etc. 🎈Not far from the palace, there are also the Aletun Mazar Yarkand Khanate Royal Cemetery, Aletun Mosque, and Amannisa Khan Memorial Mausoleum. The Aletun Mazar and Mosque were built in the 11th year of the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty (1533), with a history of over 470 years. The Amannisa Khan Memorial Mausoleum was built in 1992 to commemorate Amannisa Khan, the editor of the Twelve Muqam, and is now a national 2A-level scenic spot.

On the land of Shache, every inch is filled with stories. Today, let's delve into the depths of Yarkand's history and feel the traces carved by time. First, the Yarkand Royal Tomb is known for its simplicity. 🏛️ Unlike the luxurious royal tombs inland, the royal tombs here share the same resting place with the nobles and ministers, without elaborate burial items. This simple style reflects a detached attitude towards power and wealth, which is admirable. 👏 Next, the Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo Park (Yarkand Royal Palace) is still under renovation, and we can only catch a glimpse from the outside. ⚒️ This palace, which has witnessed countless historical changes, is gradually restoring its former glory. Each renovation is a respect for the past and an expectation for the future. 👀 Azna Mosque, a religious sanctuary built in the Ming Dynasty, though dilapidated, remains solemn and majestic. ⛪️ Although it is currently not open to the public, its existence itself is a testament to history, making one imagine the grand scenes of faith in those days. Walking under the ancient city walls of Shache, it feels like hearing the echoes of history. 🏺 These walls have witnessed many battles and peaces, with each stone engraved with the marks of time, telling stories of the past and present. Finally, the site where Xuanzang returned west to preach, was once a place where thousands listened to the Dharma. 📚 Here, Master Xuanzang's wisdom and compassion condensed into sound waves, traversing time and space, still resonating in people's hearts today. Standing here, it feels like hearing that loud and peaceful voice, guiding lost souls to find direction. Shache, this land full of stories, awaits every traveler's exploration. 🌟 Let us move forward with reverence and curiosity, for every step is a cleansing of the soul, and every pause is a heritage of history.

❤Recommended reason: Shache County Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo Park is a cultural and artistic courtyard building that integrates modern architectural art with folk architectural style. The entire building integrates 'Uyghur ethnic characteristics, Central Asian culture, and classical architecture'. The so-called Shache Palace is a popular term for tourists, but in fact, it consists of two parts: the Shache Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo Park and the Yarkand Khan Royal Mausoleum. The Yarkand Khan Royal Mausoleum, also known as Aletun Mazar, 'Aletun' means 'gold' in Chinese, and 'Mazar' means 'tomb'. The entire mausoleum covers an area of 1050 square meters, was founded in 1533, and after a century of expansion, it has reached its current size. The mausoleum houses the founders of the Yarkand Khanate and members of the royal family for 11 generations. The Yarkand Khan Royal Mausoleum is unique in its layout and pattern decoration and is an excellent example of Islamic architectural art. It is of great historical value for understanding the political, economic conditions, living habits, and burial methods of the time. Currently, the mausoleum is well-preserved. 🌟Highlights: There are many exhibition halls inside, displaying various Xinjiang characteristics and fully reflecting the ethnic culture; The architectural style is unique and very beautiful; There are song and dance performances in the courtyard, and in southern Xinjiang, there is no shortage of performances, they are really everywhere! 🕙Opening hours: 10:30-19:30 💰Ticket price: 35 yuan 👍Most recommended: The 'Dawazi' performance on the square is wonderful 🤓 'Dawazi' is an ancient traditional acrobatic performance art of the Uyghur people. 'Da' in Uyghur means 'suspended in the air', and 'Wazi' refers to a person who is keen on doing something. The term 'Dawazi' is borrowed from the Persian 'Darbari', which means high-wire walking performance. 📝Note tips: Opposite the Expo Park is the Yarkand Khan Royal Mausoleum, which charges separately!

If any sisters really want to travel to Xinjiang, make sure to plan thoroughly before you go! Jinhu Yang National Forest Park is located on the west side of Zepu County in the Kashgar region of Xinjiang, adjacent to the Yarkant River. It is a beautiful desert oasis with tens of thousands of acres of natural Populus euphratica forests. The park features beautiful gardens and lake views built around the oasis's lakes and woods, offering picturesque scenery. It is one of the scenic spots in the Kashgar area, and visiting the Populus euphratica and enjoying the beautiful garden scenery is a great choice. The Jinhu Yang scenic area is quite large, mainly divided into two parts: the area near the main entrance and the Populus euphratica forest area, with shuttle buses connecting the two parts. It is advisable to spend about 3-4 hours to enjoy the entire scenic area. ...Must-see attractions recommended: Yarkant Khan Mausoleum Exhibition Park of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Shache County Dawan Kun Desert Tourism Scenic Area 4 Shache One Street Kashgar Power Rolling Wusitang Practical Information: The scenic area is open all year from 10:00 to 20:00. Ticket price: 40, shuttle bus: 20$ Kashgar region has strong ultraviolet rays, so make sure to protect yourself from the sun and try to leave the scenic area before 7 pm. Students: Half price for tickets for those over 1.3 meters (excluding) in height and under 18 Food recommendations: There are many farmhouses and restaurants near Zepu County where you can taste local specialties such as pilaf, roasted lamb, mixed noodles, etc. In addition, you can also try special restaurants like Zepp Special Rice and Humar Restaurant Notes: It is recommended to visit before October for better scenery. Pay attention to safety while playing in the scenic area, do not randomly pick or damage the Populus euphratica forest. Remember that when visiting Xinjiang for the first time, you need to find a local Xinjiang group through official channels If you have any questions or want a detailed strategy, leave a message in the comments section or you can

✅Filming location: Yarkant Khan Palace: An exotic palace 200 kilometers away from Kashgar, with a strong Islamic style Xitiga Mystery City: Meaning 'undying cliff', with mottled city gates and millennium-old ruins... - ✅Date: September 30, 2023 ✅Weather: Sunny ✅Route: 1⃣️Depart from Kashgar at 9:00 in the morning 2⃣️Visit the Shache County Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo Park 3⃣️Visit the Xitiga Mystery City Scenic Area ✅Accommodation: Hetian Wenhua Hotel - ✅Shache County Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo Park gameplay and tips: 1 hour 1⃣️Ticket: 35 yuan 2⃣️The position for overlooking the panorama is on the rooftop of the stairs at the entrance - ✅Xitiga Mystery City Scenic Area gameplay and tips: 1 hour 1⃣️Ticket: 28 yuan 2⃣️Shuttle bus/horse-drawn carriage 10 minutes, one-way column 3 yuan, round trip 6 yuan - 📸Shooting equipment: iphone14promax

In Xinjiang, there is such a place, where the unique charm of southern Xinjiang is hidden. If Kashgar does not let you take enough photos, Shache is definitely the best choice. Every frame taken here is like a painting. Let me take you through to the Shache country of the 36 countries in the Western Regions 3000 years ago! 🛕 Shache, not only has the glory of the ancient 36 countries, but also the place where the real human charm is displayed outside the palace. This city, where modern and ancient blend, is full of a simple and mysterious atmosphere, quiet and healing, and is definitely a must-visit travel destination. - Here, I suggest you arrange two days of play time, according to the following citywalk route: Shache Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo Park (Yeerqiang Khan Palace) Mausoleum, Old City Road, Old Cinema Tea House, New Unity Tea Shop, Kazanqi Old Street, Shache City Gate, Bai Yisa Akmubek Mazha, Azina Mosque This itinerary will show you the essence of Shache. 🕌 One of the must-visit attractions is the Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo Park (Yeerqiang Palace), which is a good place to deeply experience Central Asian customs. There are folk exhibitions in the palace, you can also feed pigeons, and the twelve Muqam performances every day are a unique music form of the Uighur nationality, allowing you to feel the rich folk culture. The ticket is 35 yuan, you can experience the exotic style of Islam. In the Expo Park, in addition to admiring the beauty of the architecture, you can also visit the exhibition hall to understand the historical changes of Shache. The mausoleum contains the founders of the royal family, including the "Twelve Muqam" female poet Amanisha queen. It is recommended to listen to the explanation, it is easier to understand history 🏛️ And the ancient city of Shache is a concentration of Western Region customs, with colorful buildings and carved flowers, as if you are in a kaleidoscope. The old city of Shache is another treasure, with a variety of snacks, as if a street is full of joy. In the square in the afternoon, the singing and dancing Golbarg Road shows the lively and vitality of the old city life. Tea houses, stalls, gourmet shops, naan shops, let you immerse in another kind of busy and fulfilling life. - Shache, her beauty lies not only in the magnificence of the palace, but also in her ancient and mysterious streets, gentle and healing humanistic atmosphere. Here, you will discover the soul of a city, feel the precipitation of ancient history and the blend of modern life. Come to Shache, it is definitely an incredible journey for your southern Xinjiang trip! This place will definitely not disappoint you

Unexpectedly, it was right next to their busiest night market in the old town. Because we used Mandarin, it attracted the "attention" of many locals. When we approached each small stall, they were very enthusiastic and talked to us in unskilled Mandarin. Communicating.記得路過一個攤位，我說「 那是賣龍眼的」，那位阿姨立刻說道「對對，龍眼」，雖然說出來沒有那麼標準，但是足以感受到當地人的好客，真的好喜歡這種人間fireworks The next day during the day, we walked into the Yarkand Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo Park. It felt like we had broken into the Western World. The exotic architectural style, dominated by yellow and light blue, was so dreamy that we couldn’t help but take pictures. 🔸【About Yarkand】 This place belongs to Yarkand County in Kashgar, located in the southwest of Xinjiang. It has a history of three thousand years and is an important stop on the ancient Silk Road. At the same time, Yarkand is the birthplace of Twelve Muqam, a unique intangible cultural heritage performance of the Uighur people. 🔸【Attraction Experience】 1. From the overall experience, it is different from ordinary expo parks. We thought that the exhibits were all in the middle exhibition hall, but it turned out that they were in the exhibition hall at the entrance. 2. There is a performance of the Twelve Muqam, an intangible cultural heritage, starting at 12:30 3. The photography here is special, so it is recommended to wear light-colored clothes to look better. 🔸【Attractions】 Yarkand Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo Park 🔸【Other features】 In Yarkand, you can experience the local traditional Uyghur breakfast, including bread, desserts, fruits, and drinks. For us, the overall feeling is a bit sweet, and it feels a bit like "afternoon tea"

South of Kashgar is a small town full of exotic atmosphere called Shache. Compared with the hustle and bustle of Kashgar, it is more peaceful and pure. Shache is full of rich Central Asian and Western customs. The Yarkand Khan Palace is considered the representative building of Shache. The royal blue dome, the mosaic wall, the exquisitely carved arches, walking through the palace is like traveling into the exotic time and space of One Thousand and One Nights in a second. If you also like the culture of southern Xinjiang, don't miss this place. Address: Shache Palace/Shache Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo Park Tickets: 35 yuan How to get there? Train: There are about 6 trains from Kashgar to Shache every day, and the journey takes 2.5 hours. It is recommended to take the train, which is affordable and can be round-trip on the same day. Recommended departure flight: 10:55 Return flight: 21:15 Self-driving: Shache is about 220km away from Kashgar Ancient City, and the journey takes about 2 hours Be sure to climb up the palace wall and take pictures of the palace from a bird's-eye view (the entrance stairs of the Shache Memory Exhibition Hall can lead to the top floor) There are many wall holes and window holes in the top wall and staircase space, which can be used to take pictures of the palace in the foreground The colorful tiled arch on the first floor, the carved corridor, and the round pavilion with a blue dome are all very suitable for taking portraits. There are two Muqam performances every day (12:30 and 17:30). It is recommended to visit the palace after watching the performance. Tips 1. Outfit: Wear ethnic Western-style clothing and transform into a Western princess in a second 2. Food: I recommend the roasted pigeon and pigeon noodles at Muqam Hometown Restaurant. I don’t recommend the lamb skewers here because they have a strong smell. 3. Surroundings: Mausoleum of Yeerqiang Khan (opposite the palace), Old Town of Shache (full of exotic scenery and cultural atmosphere) 4. It is very hot in southern Xinjiang this season, so be sure to pay attention to sun protection and avoid the heat

One of the ancient thirty-six kingdoms of the Western Regions, three thousand years of civilization, in fact, no one can replace anyone, Shache continues to sing its own story on the banks of the Yarkant River.

🔹 Shache in southern Xinjiang is a fascinating place. Among them, the Shache Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo Park is a dazzling gem of this city, as if it is the door of history's passage🏰 In this city surrounded by blue sky, the blue sky seems to become deeper, contrasting with the architecture of the Shache Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo Park. This park is one of the landmarks of Shache County, its inspiration comes from the palace in history, although the grand building no longer exists today, but through the restoration of historical records, today's Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo Park is still full of charm🕌 Stepping into the park, you will be deeply attracted by the solemnity of the architecture and the display of traditional ethnic customs here. Every day, there are two performances of the Twelve Muqam selections in the park, which is one of the most exciting parts of the Shache Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo Park. This performance is not only a visual feast, but also a vivid interpretation of local culture🎉 And in the Expo Park, you will also encounter flocks of pigeons, they are affectionately called 'Shache Pigeons'. These pigeons are not ordinary, they are local breeds bred from wild pigeons in the Yarkant River basin over a long period of time, and they are also national geographical indication protected products. These pigeons soar in the blue sky of Shache, adding more vitality to this county🕊️ The Twelve Muqam performance every day is a rare experience, but remember, there are only two performances a day, at 12:30 and 17:30. If you want to occupy the front row seats, be sure to plan your play time in advance. You may also be invited by the enthusiastic actors to dance on stage, experiencing the unique cultural charm of Shache.💃 In the morning, there are also wonderful dance performances at the opening ceremony of the Expo Park. For those tourists who like to get up early, this is a visual feast not to be missed. So, plan your time in advance, get to the Expo Park early, and enjoy this unique Shache style.🌄 Shache is a city that cleverly integrates traditional culture and modern charm, every corner exudes a different style. Here, you can feel the long history, and also appreciate the unique charm of modern life. Whether it's the cultural performances in the Expo Park, or the blue sky in the city, it makes people linger, as if entering a fairyland full of miracles💭

👍 A must-visit spot in Shache, now called the Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo Park, which is rebuilt according to historical records. ✨【Highlights】 ✅Architecture: The strong exotic style, the blue dome paired with the earth-colored walls, as if traveling to the neighboring 'Stan country'. The shooting position is too rich, all angles are very photogenic. You can shoot the corridor on the first floor, and overlook the entire palace on the second floor. ✅Twelve Muqam: Shache is the hometown of Twelve Muqam, collected and organized by Amani Shah. Amani Shah was born in 1526 and died in 1560. She was the wife of Abdul Rehman. Her mausoleum is across from the Yarkant Khan Palace. There are several Twelve Muqam performances in the Yarkant Khan Palace every day (we watched the 19:00 show) ✏️【Practical Information】 ➡️Business hours: 10.30-20.00 ➡️Ticket price: 40 yuan ➡️Time spent: 1.5-2h ➡️If you have plenty of time, you can visit the mausoleum of Amani Shah across the street. We didn't go because we didn't have enough time. Yarkant Khan Palace