Tombs of Rebiya and Sadin in Kashgar
Attractions Overview
Rebiya and Sedin were a pair of Uighur youths in the countryside near Kashgar City in the early 19th century. The true story of Rebiya and Sedin's sacrifice for love deeply touched the hearts of the Uygur people in the north and south of Tianshan Mountains.
Chinese Name: 喀什热比娅—赛丁墓
English Name: Tombs of Rebiya and Sadin in Kashgar
Type: Kashgar Scenic Area, Kashgar famous spots & Kashgar attractions
Best Time: All Year Around
Recommended Visiting Hours: 2-3 hours
Location: Located in Yamanya Township, Shule County, 15km south of Kashgar City today
Why is Tombs of Rebiya and Sadin So Special?
Just like the love story of butterfly lovers circulated among the Han nationality, the true story of Rebiya and Sedin who gave their lives for love deeply touched the hearts of the Uygur people in the north and south of Tianshan Mountains. In 1835, the second year after their death, the famous Uighur poet Abel Deutschmu. Nazari took this real story as material and wrote a long narrative poem Rebiya Sedin, which shocked the Uighur literary world. For more than a century, Rebiya and Sedin have become the embodiment of the faithful love of the Uighur people.
Where is Tombs of Rebiya and Sadin
This is the famous Rebiya-Saiding Double Tomb in Suwuhanallah Village, Yamanya Township, Shule County, 15km south of Kashgar City today.
History of Tombs of Rebiya and Sadin
Rebiya and Sedin were a pair of Uighur youths in the countryside near Kashgar City in the early 19th century. Rebiya is the daughter of Bayi (the rich man) in the village, while Saiding is the son of the poor peasants in the same village. The two grew up as childhood sweethearts and loved each other for life. Satin’s father asked Rebiya’s father to marry him for his son and was rejected. Rebiya was promised by her father to marry another rich family in her village. Satin died of a serious illness after hearing the news. Rebiya stole to Saiding’s tomb to cry before her marriage, and then drowned herself in the river. In the spring of 1834, the villagers buried Rebiya next to Sedin’s tomb to satisfy their unfulfilled wishes.
Main Attractions of Tombs of Rebiya and Sadin
Just like the love story of butterfly lovers circulated among the Han nationality, the true story of Rebiya and Sedin who gave their lives for love deeply touched the hearts of the Uygur people in the north and south of Tianshan Mountains. In 1835, the second year after their death, the famous Uighur poet Abel Deutschmu. Nazari took this real story as material and wrote a long narrative poem Rebiya Sedin, which shocked the Uighur literary world. For more than a century, Rebiya and Sedin have become the embodiment of the faithful love of the Uighur people.
Shortly after the completion of the double tombs, two huge red willows grew out of the two tombs, with their branches intertwined. At the same time, one tree has red flowers and the other white flowers. Every time the red willows bloom, the local people come to the tomb to pay their respects to Rebiya and Sedin.
This cemetery, which covers an area of 25 mu, was renovated by the local government in 1985 for people to visit.
Best Time to Travel Tombs of Rebiya and Sadin
The best time to pay a visit is in late spring and late summer.
Kashgar region is located in the central Asian abdomen, restricted by geographical environment, and belongs to the continental arid climate zone of warm temperate zone. The territory has four distinct seasons, long illumination, large annual and daily temperature changes, little precipitation and vigorous evaporation. Summer is hot, but the period of hot summer is short. Winter is not cold, but the low temperature period is long, so it is suitable to travel in late spring and late summer.
How to Get There
- Self-driving
It takes about half an hour to drive to a village 15km south of Kashgar.
Useful Travel Tips
- Ticket information
No tickets required - We should take good care of exhibition stands and other facilities in Tombs of Rebiya and Sadin.
