The 'renovations' of the old Kashgar center in Xinjiang province is a prime example of China's modernizing campaigns in regions which have significant number of ethnic minorities.

However, many residents of the oasis in Western China have mixed feelings about the disappearance of the narrow streets and adobe homes once hailed as the best surviving example of Central Asian architecture, Reuters reported.

Have a look at some of the pictures of the demolished streets and buildings of Kashghar.

Modernization Demolishing the Ancient Architecture in Chinas Oasis Kashghar
The remnants of an old house are seen after demolition at the old district of Kashgar, in Xinjiang province August 4, 2011. REUTERS/Carlos Barria
Modernization Demolishing the Ancient Architecture in Chinas Oasis Kashghar
The remnants of an old house are seen after demolition at the old district of Kashgar, in Xinjiang province August 4, 2011. REUTERS/Carlos Barria
Modernization Demolishing the Ancient Architecture in Chinas Oasis Kashghar
The remnants of an old house are seen after demolition at the old district of Kashgar, in Xinjiang province August 4, 2011. REUTERS/Carlos Barria
Modernization Demolishing the Ancient Architecture in Chinas Oasis Kashghar
The remnants of an old house are seen after demolition at the old district of Kashgar, in Xinjiang province August 4, 2011. REUTERS/Carlos Barria
Modernization Demolishing the Ancient Architecture in Chinas Oasis Kashghar
The old district of Kashgar is seen in Xinjiang province August 4, 2011. REUTERS/Carlos Barria
Modernization Demolishing the Ancient Architecture in Chinas Oasis Kashghar
A woman cooks in her house next to the remnants of other houses, demolished as part of a building renovation campaign in the old district of Kashgar, in Xinjiang province August 3, 2011. REUTERS/Carlos Barria
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