Kashi, in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, was an important trade hub on the ancient Silk Road. Today, it still remains a major trading center of the region. The Ancient City in Kashi is considered as a "must go" place for tourists wanting to know more about the ancient Silk Road and Uyghur culture. This year, the Ancient City welcomed a new resident from afar, and her life and love story has attracted much attention online.