Two-thousand-year-old Kashgar is unlike any other place in China — brimming with intoxicating bazaars, vibrant street life, and a brilliant mosaic of cultures, flavors, and artistic traditions. With its maze-like Old Town and famous Sunday Animal Market, Kashgar still retains the exotic air and immense appeal of medieval Asia. But change is afoot. Controversial government redevelopment projects have already drastically transformed the look and feel of the Old Town, as city blocks have been demolished and replaced with modern buildings and tourist-friendly zones. More reconstruction efforts are slated for the future, so the time to experience Kashgar's mercantile spirit of old is now, before the city changes forever. Here are some of our favorite ways to explore this colorful and captivating Silk Road city.  Read More