Abakh Khoja Tomb
The Tomb of Abakh Khoja, or the tomb of Xiangfei, which is more commonly referred among the Chinese, is the most magnificent tomb in Kashgar, filled with history and symbolism. The tomb is commonly known among Chinese as the Tomb of Xiangfei, a Qing Dynasty Uigur woman who was seized by the Qing and forced to marry the Qianlong Emperor. However, the tomb is actually the tomb of her grandfather Bakh Hoja and his family (including Xiangfei).
The buildings of the Hoja Tomb are large and mosque-like with most of the buildings colored with blue and white and topped with a green dome and small minarets. On the dome, there is a small minaret with a crescent symbol on the top. The tomb of Xiangfei herself lies on the northeast corner of the main tomb, with her name written in Chinese and Uigur. The tomb is covered with blue glazed bricks with beautiful patterns of blue flowers on a white background. It is the holiest place in Xinjiang and an architectural treasure. During the Korban Festival, many Muslims form all over Xinjiang make the pilgrimage to the tomb. The tomb, about 3 kilometers east of the city, is easily accessible by horse cart or bicycle. More
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