Gaotai Dwellings - Earthen Pottery Houses on the Cliff

Kashgar Gaotai Folk House is a treasure full of historical charm and Uyghur customs [Heart] Architectural features: Gaotai residential houses are built on the cliffs, layer upon layer, in a well-proportioned manner. Houses with earthen wood, brick and wood structures are still strong and durable after hundreds of years of wind and rain. The architectural style here is unique. When the family population increased, they would add an extra floor to their ancestors' house, forming a layered layout of "upstairs and buildings outside", as well as "cross-street buildings" and "half-street buildings". ” and unique architectural forms such as the rare “suspended building”. [Heart] Lane layout: The lanes of Gaotai residential buildings are winding and narrow, extending in all directions, like a huge maze. The alley is only 6 meters wide at its widest point and only allows one person to pass sideways at its narrowest point. The floors are paved with bricks and stones, which have become smooth and textured over time. The lanes are lined with ancient houses and handicraft workshops, each exuding a rich flavor of life. [Heart] Residential life: There are currently more than 600 residents in Gaotai Residential Houses, all of whom are Uyghurs. Their lifestyle and customs give people a strong sense of Uyghur customs. Here, you can see residents wearing traditional Uyghur costumes, walking in the lanes, or sunbathing and chatting at the door. They have friendly smiles, enthusiastically invite you to take photos, and hand over props to let you feel the charm of intangible cultural heritage. [Heart] Handicraft inheritance: Many ancient clay pottery workshops and other handicraft workshops are preserved in Gaotai residences. These workshops are important inheritance places for Uyghur traditional handicraft skills. Here you can witness the production process of clay pottery, woodware, weaving and other handicrafts, and feel the unique charm of intangible cultural heritage. [Heart] Cultural infiltration: Everywhere in Gaotai residences is full of cultural atmosphere. Whether it is the ancient residential buildings, traditional handicraft workshops, or the warm and hospitable Uyghur residents, everyone can feel the profound cultural heritage. Every detail here seems to tell the history and legend of the ancient city of Kashgar.