Kashgar

Definition

Kashgar is a city in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China, historically known as a major hub on the Silk Road. It was an important center for trade and cultural exchange between East and West.

Related terms

Silk Road: An ancient network of trade routes that connected East and West across Asia, enabling not only commerce but also cultural exchange.

Trade Hub: A place where goods are imported and exported in large quantities. Like a busy intersection in a city where many roads meet.

Cultural Exchange: The sharing of ideas, customs, arts, etc., among different cultures. Similar to students from different countries sharing their traditions at an international school fair.