The ancient city of Kashi boasts a history of more than 2,000 years. Its rich history, distinctive architectural style and vibrant ethnic culture are trademarks of its charm. Sitting in the earthquake zone in China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, the ancient city, whose old buildings were mainly adobe-structured, have undergone a major renovation in recent years, to improve its tremor resistance.
Leading the effort was Wang Xiaodong, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering. In this podcast, he shares with us the story behind the ancient city’s remarkable rebirth.