Azna Mosque: A Ming Dynasty Faith Imprint, an Unsolved Mystery!

On the land of Shache, every inch is filled with stories. Today, let's delve into the depths of Yarkand's history and feel the traces carved by time. First, the Yarkand Royal Tomb is known for its simplicity. 🏛️ Unlike the luxurious royal tombs inland, the royal tombs here share the same resting place with the nobles and ministers, without elaborate burial items. This simple style reflects a detached attitude towards power and wealth, which is admirable. 👏 Next, the Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo Park (Yarkand Royal Palace) is still under renovation, and we can only catch a glimpse from the outside. ⚒️ This palace, which has witnessed countless historical changes, is gradually restoring its former glory. Each renovation is a respect for the past and an expectation for the future. 👀 Azna Mosque, a religious sanctuary built in the Ming Dynasty, though dilapidated, remains solemn and majestic. ⛪️ Although it is currently not open to the public, its existence itself is a testament to history, making one imagine the grand scenes of faith in those days. Walking under the ancient city walls of Shache, it feels like hearing the echoes of history. 🏺 These walls have witnessed many battles and peaces, with each stone engraved with the marks of time, telling stories of the past and present. Finally, the site where Xuanzang returned west to preach, was once a place where thousands listened to the Dharma. 📚 Here, Master Xuanzang's wisdom and compassion condensed into sound waves, traversing time and space, still resonating in people's hearts today. Standing here, it feels like hearing that loud and peaceful voice, guiding lost souls to find direction. Shache, this land full of stories, awaits every traveler's exploration. 🌟 Let us move forward with reverence and curiosity, for every step is a cleansing of the soul, and every pause is a heritage of history.