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Yarkand (莎车; Shāchē) is a city in Xinjiang Province in China. It is most useful as a stop to break up the long bus ride from Kashgar to Hotan. The tomb complex here is worth checking out if you're in town.

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Yarkant is on the Southern Silk Road and can by reached by bus from Kashgar or Khotan. It is 200 kms from Kashgar. Usually it takes 3 hours drive.

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• Tomb of Amanisahan. Amanisahan was a poetess of the Uyghur Muqam. Her mausoleum is surrounded by a beautiful cemetary complex, including the tomb of the former sultan of Yarkent. Most are beautifully decorated with Arabic inscriptions.  edit

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• Shache Hotel. Everyone you ask will route you to this hotel, where they are not particularly nice. Asking price for foreigners is around ¥220 but the rate for locals is ¥160 or less so you should press hard as there are no other options.  edit

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