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Southwest Xīnjiāng Kashgaria

Shopping in Southwest Xīnjiāng Kashgaria

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    Uighur Musical Instrument Factory

    You'll find long-necked stringed instruments running the gamut from souvenirs to collectors' items. If any traditional performances are on, owner Mohammed will know where to find them. This family-run place is on the street north of the post office.

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  2. Sunday Market

    Most carpet dealers display their wares at the Sunday Market pavilion. The rugs here are made of everything from silk to synthetics. The brightly coloured felt shyrdakhs from Kyrgyzstan are a good buy; don't pay more than Y450 for a large one. The best regional carpets were once made in Hotan, but these days the designs are modern and finding traditional designs can be difficult. Also, some carpets are actually manufactured in the factories in Tiānjīn. Be careful when you shop.

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    Hotan Carpet Shop

    Reliable carpet dealer Abdullah was born into a family of carpet weavers and knows his stuff. His shop is on the lane between the Eden Hotel and the Id Kah Mosque.

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