Comments on: Disappearing Donkeys: Kashgar on the Edge of a Developing China

By: Audrey Scott

Audrey Scott — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 18:07:06 +0000

@Daniel: I don't know when Kashgar and the rest of Xinjiang will open up again to tourists, but I can't recommend enough visiting as soon as you can. The news is that 80,000+ homes in Kashgar's old town will get bulldozed soon in the name of "safety and development" for the city's inhabitants. Try to go before this happens! Re: public spitting in China, you may enjoy this post.

By: Daniel Roy

Daniel Roy — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 03:43:36 +0000

I lived 3 years in China, but unfortunately never set foot in Xinjiang. Now I dream of going. My experience with Xinjiangren has been with the many restaurants and grills they set up in cities such as Shanghai. I miss the yangrhouchuan!!

As for your description of your dismay at public spitting… I am terribly sorry to say this, but even after 3 years in China, I was still profoundly disgusted by it. I tried, I really did… Never could fully repress a shudder.

Thank you for this great article! I want to go to Xinjiang more than ever, now.

By: A Seated Buddha from Tumshuk « Venetian Red

A Seated Buddha from Tumshuk « Venetian Red — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 07:26:54 +0000

[...] 6-inch high treasure above was uncovered by Albert von Le Coq in the caves at Tumshuk (just east of Kashgar, now in Xinjiang Province, China). Statues of this type and small size are thought to have been [...]

By: Audrey Scott

Audrey Scott — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 09:15:40 +0000

Travellmon: Kashgar was one of our favorite places in all of China – it’s really special. Unfortunately, we didn’t have a chance to explore the rest of Xinjiang. I’ve heard it’s been a difficult time for the Uighurs in Kashgar since the Olympics – a crackdown after the attacks. I’m sure life still goes on – night market, animal market, relaxing by the mosque, etc. Enjoy your trip!

Glad you had fun getting “lost” in the rest of the website!

By: travellmon

travellmon — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 11:49:00 +0000

I was looking for information on Xinjiang for a trip next month when I came across your “Top 10 Xinjiang Dishes” page! It’s been an hour and I’m still on your site reading about all the places you’ve been and admiring the great photos. Good luck on your journey!