Yengisar Knife Town
يېڭىسار
A county town famous for traditional Uyghur knives, with knife workshops and a blade market to visit. It is often stopped at on the way to Yarkand.
Yengisar County lies along National Highway G315, about 65 kilometers south of Kashgar city. The traditional Uyghur knife-making craft is listed as a national intangible cultural heritage, and in the county town and around Mangxin Township you will find knife workshops and many knife shops. You can watch craftsmen forge blades and set handles with inlay. Yengisar is also known for its apricots and pottery. Note that knives are controlled items and generally cannot be carried on flights or trains, so ask the shop to arrange mailing when you buy. A chartered car round trip from Kashgar takes about half a day.
Opening hours
Shops approx. 10:00 am–8:00 pm (Xinjiang time)
Nearby sights
- Pantuo City & Ban Chao Memorial Park
- Ukusak Musical Instrument Village
- Mausoleum of Yusuf Khass Hajib
- People's Square & Mao Statue
- Gaotai Ancient Residences
- Century-old Pottery Workshops
- Kashgar Grand Bazaar
- Kashgar Old City