Video: Glimpses of Kashgar

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Photo by Tina Su

Kashgar has been a little overwhelming in several senses of the word. For one, the culture is vastly different than anything I’ve experienced; the colors are bold, the sounds are loud, and countless food stalls are packed between carpet and butcher shops along the street. If I had been blindfolded and dropped into this city, I would have guessed that I was dropped in Iran or somewhere in Central Asia.

Also, people look different; initially, I couldn’t stop staring at the little blond girls with green eyes, or the identically dressed men in Borat-like outfits roaming in groups and walking in unison. I wanted to follow them, and watch how they live. I was basically in sensory overload for the first few days.

It’d be too much to describe to you all that I’ve seen in this city in one post, so I will break it down into digestible chucks for your viewing pleasure.  Not to mention I’m still a bit freaked-out from the earthquake that just rattled the hotel I’m staying in!

For now, here are some video clips I took while walking along the streets of Kashgar that should give you an introductory feel for the place. I will fill in the details later.

Street Scene One:

Street Scene Two:

How People Cross the Street (And ignore traffic lights):

Related Posts Covering Kashgar:

• Kashgar: In Pictures
• Kashgar: A Colorful Celebration of Life – Part 1
• Kashgar: A Colorful Celebration of Life – Part 2
• Roadtrip: Karakul Lake via Karakoram Highway

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1. Nathalie Lussier

   Oct 05 08, 2:50 pm

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   Wow, that is some pretty crazy street-crossing. The videos really showed the difference between Kashgar and other parts of China. I feel like I’m living vicariously through your photos and videos. ;)

2. Daniel Richard

   Oct 06 08, 2:43 am

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   Tina! I didn’t know that Kashgar is part of China until today. The roads sure looked slow moving thanks to the crazy road crossing by the locals there. Haha.

3. Mike

   Oct 06 08, 8:42 am

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   Learned about the earthquake and just happy you are ok! be safe…
   A Bientot! M

4. Jeannette

   Oct 06 08, 10:08 am

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   Great photo and videos. Can’t wait to do what you are doing…14 months and counting!

5. cynthia

   Oct 07 08, 10:50 am

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   Tina, Thank you so much for sharing these videos! C

6. Jacob

   Oct 08 08, 7:01 pm

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   That’s part of China?! Wow! Hope there were no big problems with the earthquake.

7. Evelyn Lim

   Oct 14 08, 1:56 am

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   What a great way to depict Kashgar! Thanks for publishing the videos!

8. Laura Sawatzky

   Oct 17 08, 4:47 pm

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   Thanks for keeping us posted about our son!! Have enjoyed the pictures. I know the time for returning to Seattle is almost here…hope you’ve been able to see all you wanted and done everything you hoped to do.

   Laura S

9. Bamboo Forest

   Oct 24 08, 12:28 am

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   Looks like a really amazing place. Talk about exotic.

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