The Muslim Quarter of Xi’an
Culture, Food, Religion Christopher Wilton-Steer Culture, Food, Religion Christopher Wilton-Steer

The Muslim Quarter of Xi’an

Over the centuries, many Muslims travelled eastwards and ended up settling in Xi’an creating the Muslim Quarter. This area contains numerous eateries serving Central Asia food and is visited by both locals and tourists alike. It’s also home to China’s oldest mosque.

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The Wazir Khan Mosque in Lahore
Architecture Christopher Wilton-Steer Architecture Christopher Wilton-Steer

The Wazir Khan Mosque in Lahore

In the heart of the Walled City of Lahore, lies the ornately decorated Wazir Khan Mosque. It was built between 1634 and 1641 by Hakim Wazir Khan, the Subedar of Lahore, during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan.

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Khaplu Palace, Royal Residence of Baltistan
Architecture Christopher Wilton-Steer Architecture Christopher Wilton-Steer

Khaplu Palace, Royal Residence of Baltistan

Built in 1840, Khaplu Palace is the finest surviving example of a royal residence in Baltistan, a provincial autonomous region in Pakistan’s north east. The palace was constructed with the help of Kashmiri and Balti craftsmen and combines the local architectural style with influences from neighbouring regions including Tibet, Kashmir, Ladak and Central Asia.

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Kashgar, ancient Silk Road trading hub
Culture Christopher Wilton-Steer Culture Christopher Wilton-Steer

Kashgar, ancient Silk Road trading hub

A selection of photographs from the ancient Silk Road trading hub in the westernmost corner of China’s Xinjiang Province known to the Uyghur community who live there as the Republic of East Turkestan.

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Meet the young Pakistanis conserving Mughal heritage in Lahore (part 2)
Architecture Christopher Wilton-Steer Architecture Christopher Wilton-Steer

Meet the young Pakistanis conserving Mughal heritage in Lahore (part 2)

Architects, art historians, engineers, fine artists, chemists, conservators, and ceramists make up the constellation of skilled young people working for the Aga Khan Trust for Culture on one of the largest restoration projects in Pakistan. I spoke with some of the team working on this project to understand why this restoration work is so important to them and to Pakistan.

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Meet the young Pakistanis conserving Mughal heritage in Lahore (part 1)
Architecture Christopher Wilton-Steer Architecture Christopher Wilton-Steer

Meet the young Pakistanis conserving Mughal heritage in Lahore (part 1)

Architects, art historians, engineers, fine artists, chemists, conservators, and ceramists make up the constellation of skilled young people working for the Aga Khan Trust for Culture on one of the largest restoration projects in Pakistan. I spoke with some of the team working on this project to understand why this restoration work is so important to them and to Pakistan.

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