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2026.04.18 16:00 GMT+8

Kashi after dark: The hungry heart of the ancient Silk Road

Updated 2026.04.18 16:08 GMT+8
CGTN

At Kashi's Han Bazaar at night, the wide lane glows with sizzling grills. Smoky lamb skewers drip fat onto open flames, filling the air with cumin and charcoal. Crowds flow shoulder to shoulder – families, tourists, and vendors calling out. Under the lights, the ancient Silk Road feels alive in every hungry bite.

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