Here are some photos Galen took while we were in a ferris wheel that oddly has been constructed above the old city of Kashgar, along with a small amusement park. Interestingly, the ferris wheel was largely empty. Apparently, only a few people use it each day, even though it is open from 12 pm to 12 am Beijing time.
Old City on the Hill
Old City with new apartments in the foreground
The eerie City Planning Museum that has not been opened since it was built. Strangely, it is the centerpiece of an artificial lake that looks like a Chinese attempt at the Sydney Opera House
Highrises
Flashy new housing built by Beijing…let’s make Kashgar better by getting rid of its history.
Celebrity Spotted…it’s Josh from the always informative Far West China Blog.
Two Guys
Panorama
Ha! I just now saw this…great photos Gaetan! That was probably one of my favorite memories from wandering around Kashgar. Glad we had the opportunity to meet up and do it together.
Yea, that was a great suggestion. At first, I thought, “This is just a tourist trap.” But then I realized, that was what made it so much fun. Also, the views were amazing.