Scenic spot introduction:

The Tomb of Xiangfei in Abakhoga Mazar, Kashgar is a beautifully constructed and magnificent ancient building complex with Islamic characteristics. "Mazar" means "Tomb of the Saint" in Uyghur. Abakhoga Mazar is the historical symbol of Kashgar. The mausoleum of the famous Hoja family is here. Seventy-two people from five generations of the family are buried. The first generation is the famous Islamic missionary Aji. Maihemati Yusuf Hoja, and his eldest son is the Baishan sect of Islam. The leader Apahoga was also buried here. Because his reputation was higher than that of his father, the name of the tomb was changed to its current name. Legend has it that among the descendants of Hoja, there was a woman named Ipal Khan who was the concubine of Qianlong. She was called "Xiang Fei" because she had a strong fragrance of angustifolia flowers. Legend has it that Xiang Fei was also buried here after her death, so people also called her "Xiang Fei". The tomb is called "Xiangfei Tomb".

Attractions distribution:

Kashgar Abak Hoja Mazar was built in 1640, covering an area of ​​30 acres. The main gate of the cemetery faces south. After entering, there is a huge rectangular courtyard, which consists of a small mosque, a large mosque (full), a teaching hall, and a main The tomb (Gongbozi) consists of four parts. The main tomb is located in the east of the cemetery, with a length of 29 meters. The top is a dome covered with glazed bricks, with a small cylindrical building and a crescent moon on top. It is majestic, solemn and grand. The walls around the tomb are covered with green glazed bricks and yellow and blue ceramic tiles, which look holy and crystal clear. On the internal tomb platform, there are 58 large and small tombs neatly arranged according to generation and male and female. The tombs are all covered with colorful brocade and silk.

Scenic spot qualifications:

National 2A-level scenic spot

Scenic spot features:

Islam, cultural tourism, mausoleums, architecture
Attraction Address
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Best time to visit:

May → October

Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China>Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region>Kashgar Prefecture>Kashgar City

How to get there:

Take bus No. 20 in downtown Kashgar to reach the scenic spot directly.

Scenic area map:

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Attraction Tickets

Ticket price for Xiangfei Tomb:

30 yuan/person

Scenic area opening hours:

9:00-18:00

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