Apak Hoja Tomb in Kashi	Tomb of Hami Muslim Princes	Xinjiang Qur'an School in Urumqi

Apak Hoja Tomb in Kashi

The tomb, also known as the "Tomb of the Saint," is located five kilometers northeast of Kashi. It was built in the early 17th century and later rebuilt by Apak Hoja, a famous leader of Baishan sect of Islam, after whom the tomb was renamed. Apak Hoja and his family members were buried here. It's said that 72 members in five generations of the family were buried here.

The tomb complex comprises a number of magnificent buildings, including the Tomb Hall, the Doctrine-Teaching Hall, the Great Hall of Prayer, the gate tower, a pond and an orchard. In 1956, the complex was restored and put under protection as a state cultural heritage site.

Tomb of Hami Muslim Princes

The tomb is situated in the southwestern suburb of Hami city. Darhan Hanbok Abeydulla, the ruler of Hami, submitted to the authority of the Qing Dynasty in 1696. The reigning emperor Kangxi emperor made him the king in the local area, and his family ruled the region for the next 231 years. In 1868, the Qing government posthumously honored the seventh king Boxir as "Prince of Peace and Prosperity" and granted a large amount of money to build him a tomb. It took 20 years to complete the project. The tomb complex comprises a tomb and a mosque.

The styles of the two main buildings are different yet complementary. The tomb itself is in genuine Islamic structure, with walls covered with glazed tiles, an imposing entrance arch and a magnificent dome. The mosque is built primarily of wood and follows the style of the traditional style in Central Plain. Its octagonal roof bears an ornament shaped like a Mongolian helmet and has upturning eaves decked with animal figures.

Xinjiang Qur'an School in Urumqi

The school was constructed in 1998 with central government grants. It is located at the intersection of Nanhu Street and Suzhou Road. in Urumqi.

The front of the main building is a wall of dark blue glass。 This design is revolutionary in Islamic architecture. The side building is essentially a simple rectangle structure, but with four protruding corners that add a sense of liveliness. It is a successful marriage of contemporary architectural techniques with traditional Uygur and Islamic characteristics.

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