Do you think this is abroad? This is in Shache

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