Abakh Hoja Tomb


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Abakh Khoja Tomb (also called Xiangfei Tomb) in Haohan Village is 5 kilometers east of Kashgar. It is considered the holiest Muslim site in Xinjiang. The Abakh Khoja Tomb contains a group of beautiful and magnificent buildings.

Five kilometers (3.1 miles) northeast of Kashgar, an ancient Islamic building nestles among poplar trees. With glazed tiles shining in the sun, its tower points to the azure sky. A masterpiece of Uigur architecture, this is Abakh Khoja Tomb, 17th Century family cemetery of the Kashgar area Islamic leader.

Originally built in 1640, the beautiful tiled Abakh Khoja Mausoleum contains the tombs of 72 members of five generations of the Abakh Khoja family. Abakh Khoja was the great-grand son of the famous “Great Sufi Master” named Ahmad Kasani. Abakh Khoja was a political and religious ruler in various regions of present-day Xinjiang, such as Kashgar, Hotan, Korla, and so on. By then, he was respected by people as a Sufi teacher. Some Uyghurs even considered him as a sayid. Abakh Khoja had a significant influence on the religion of Xinjiang and Gansu where he preached. Several of his descendants also played important roles in the politics within Xinjiang.

Abakh Khoja Tomb is also called Xiangfei (Fragrant Imperial Concubine) Tomb because legend has it that the most beloved imperial Concubine of Emperor Qianlong in the Qing Dynasty called “Xiangfei” was buried there.

It was said that the granddaughter of Abakh Khoja was presented to Emperor Qianlong as an imperial concubine. She was called Xiangfei (Chinese pinyin) because of the rich fragrance of flower emitting from her body. After she died, her remains were escorted back to Kashgar and buried in the Abakh Khoja Tomb. This is why the mausoleum is also called Xiangfei Tomb.

The Abakh Khoja Tomb is composed of Tomb’s Hall, the Doctrine-Teaching Hall, the Grand Mosque, the Gate Tower, and so on. The Tomb’s Hall is exquisitely decorated with glazed tiles of various colors. The hall is tall and spacious without the support of columns. The tombs built of glazed bricks with elegant patterns are arranged in order inside the hall. The Grand mosque at the west of the Tomb Hall is where Muslims have service on important days. Abakh Khoja Tomb is a quiet and beautiful place to visit.


Client’s Reviews

  • dis6x

    dis6x

    Reviewed 25thNovember2015

    The tomb of Apak Hoja is set in large grounds, about 3 miles from the centre of Kashgar in Hezret village. A 50 foot dome houses the coffins of five generations (a total of 72 people) draped in satins and silks. In addition to the...More

  • lenzimark

    lenzimark

    Reviewed 14thJune2017

    If you are going to Kashgar make sure you stop by the central travel office just to the left of id kah mosque. Iskander and the staff there are very helpful and will book whatever you need like the highway trip or shiptons arch which...More

  • cristinaoh

    cristinaoh

    Reviewed 6thApril2013

    A real silk road image, a peaceful place. If you have enough of crowded touristic market and want to visit some historic place, Abakh Hoja Tomb is wirth a visit even though it is nor much to see.

  • kathy_rodgers

    kathy_rodgers

    Reviewed 10thOctober2017

    This tomb and complex is very interesting and well worth a visit. Theres not much to see inside however it should be on your list of places to see while in Kashgar.

  • AkuPakistani

    AkuPakistani

    Reviewed 8thJuly2017

    A nice cosy quiet place with a lot of history to be explored. The surrounding is under renovation when we went. But the tomb is is in great condition. The ticket is 35 Yuan for adults and 10 Yuan for children. Unfortunately it was too...More

  • xiaobier1949

    xiaobier1949

    Reviewed 8thJune2012

    It was a sight to remember, with the design of the Tomb and the history of the site, well worth the visit.

  • reviewer2011

    reviewer2011

    Reviewed 1stOctober2014

    As everyone has mentioned, it's a historic place to visit. The architecture is very beautiful and interesting. I really enjoy learning the Uighur history. The structure gave a sense of serenity even with the cemetery right next to it.

  • Lynn G

    Lynn G

    Reviewed 11thMay2017

    This is a beautiful tomb on the outskirts of Kashgar, with colorful ceramics of different patterns. It looks like it could be in Persia. A legend is told of a fragrant concubine of one of the emperors who is supposedly buried here.

  • michdgc

    michdgc

    Reviewed 12thMay2011

    After a busy day of visiting crowded markets and bazaars , we hopped in a taxi and headed to the Abakh Hoja Tomb. The attraction mainly consists of a beautifully tiled building that houses the coffins of... well I'm not exactly sure who is inside...More

  • rapha_y_nici

    rapha_y_nici

    Reviewed 28thOctober2018

    Already the way to the Abakh Hoja Tomb by taxi or by bus brings you a bit outside the city centre what is interesting to see. Taxi from the center was 9rmb. The Tomb itself is very nice and it was not overcrowded. Furthermore there...More

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