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As one of the popular travel destinations in Xinjiang, stepping into Kashgar is like being transported into the mysterious Arabian Fairy Tales.
This far-flung city in Xinjiang is a must-see for its beautiful scenery and intoxicating culture. Miraculous, modern China peels away to reveal the arresting sights, sounds, fragrance and atmosphere of a 2,000-year-old Middle Eastern Town. Open-air markets hum with squawking livestock and the buzz of locals. Every so often, old mosques peep out from a labyrinth of the well-worn, humble homes and rouse the neighbourhood with calls prayer.
The Teahouses in Kashgar Old Town
In the ancient enclave called the Old Town, sinuous dirt path barely two-mules wide are lined with age-old shops.
Continue to visit, you will see some century-old teahouse - located in the city's old town atop a network of tangled, narrow alleyways lined with restaurants and stores – is the most popular among dozens here.
Walking up the wooden stairs to a balcony overlooking the central bazaar, this two-story rebuilt house gathers crowds of locals, as well as tourists dropping in, for conversations, laughs and sipping tea from their cups.
The tea-drinking custom in Xinjiang
In Xinjiang, people love hanging out here with friends while drinking a cup of tea. Thanks to the year-round dry weather and meat-heavy diet, drinking tea is a significant tradition in Xinjiang. Tea is served here in a small, ornate copper pot on a silver tray, alongside a painted porcelain bowl holding powdered sugar and a tiny ceramic cup. And of course, you can't miss the popular "nang" bread.
Sitting with legs crossed on a threadbare red rug, people listen or sing along with a man playing his "Rawap." If they're lucky, they may be able to catch a glimpse of Osman's tea ritual.
The impact of tea-drinking customs and tradition:
Similar to Kashgar, where teahouses remain an important part of local life, many of the regions along the ancient Silk Road share tea-drinking customs and traditions. Tea, which is consumed copiously throughout the day, also plays an essential role in hospitality and business dealings.
Tips:
Be generous with sunscreen during the summer when temperatures can soar above 40 degree Celsius. Alternately, dress sensibly in winter when the temperature will drop to -25 degree Celsius.
