Kuche or Kuqa used to be a famous kingdom along the silk road in the ancient times. Kuche has been inhabited as early as 12,000 years ago. It grew in importance during the Han Dynasty to become one of the great powers along the silk road south of the Tianshan Mountain. Spent a few hours on a photo walk in the Old City of Kuche. Also here is the Kuche Palace where the last prince of China, Uyghur Prince Dawti Mahsuti lived. The first Uyghur prince was named during the Qing Dynasty when he made outstanding contributons to putting down the rebellions and safeguarding the reunification of the motherland. The last Princess of Kuche still makes appearances at the palace and poses with tourists for a small donation.
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One of the many spice shops in Kuche
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The making of the Uyghur bread, naan, inside a big clay oven heated by wood.
Naan bread is the staple of the Uyghurs.
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Kuche Palace
Love how the pedestrian crossing is designed with the Uyghur ethnic etles silk motif!
From Kuche, we will continue to the ancient city of Kashgar on our way towards Pamir Plateau. Stay tuned!
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