The key project of Shanghai Cultural Runjiang, the 4K ultra high definition series documentary "IN Kashgar", will be broadcasted every Tuesday night at 22:00 on Dragon TV's "New Documentary" slot starting from September 1, 2026. This documentary consists of 5 episodes, with the main theme of forging a sense of community for the Chinese nation. It tells vivid and lively stories of characters in the Kashgar region, showcasing the local people's love for life, hard work to get rich, and the spirit and beautiful aspirations of building dreams together.
《 In Kashgar 》 was created by Liu Liting Studio of Shanghai Radio and Television Station Real Media. It is another highly acclaimed new masterpiece produced by the team after years of deep cultivation in southern Xinjiang, following 《 Four Chapters of Kashgar 》, 《 The Legend of Kashgar 》, 《 Yarkand River 》, and 《 Southern Xinjiang Trilogy 》. This time, the creative team stepped out of the grand narrative of the magnificent mountains and rivers, aimed the camera at the people of Kashgar, and used five hot and vivid individual stories to break the stereotypical imagination of the outside world, telling the vivid attitude of Kashgar people's love for life and diligence in pursuing dreams, and showcasing the most touching human smoke and fire in Kashgar.
The first episode of "In Kashgar" is "Kafei Coffee"
A coffee shop for multinational couples
Deep in the alleys of Kashgar ancient city, there is a unique aroma of coffee wafting. Dilixati Turson, also known as Dilixi, and his Tanzanian wife Haidiya opened the "Dilixi and Dilixia" caf é in this millennium old city. In just three years, this small shop has become a popular check-in spot for internet celebrities in the ancient city. Every day, the couple and their children are busy in the store, entertaining tourists from all over the world who come to admire it.
Dilixiati Turson and his family of three
Dilixati Turson is entertaining guests in the store
A shared table meal, connecting cross-border relationships
Dilixiati Turson and Haidiya
More than a decade ago, Dilixati Tursun, a young man who came out of Kashgar, met Haidiya, an international student from Tanzania, by chance while studying at a university in Fuzhou. Different upbringing backgrounds and cultural backgrounds have sparked the same passion in daily interactions. In 2020, the two became partners and chose to return to Kashgar to settle down. From then on, this passionate love that crossed mountains and seas had a place to settle down.
Dili and Diya "Cafe
Many tourists who come from afar will be deeply attracted by the cross-border love story of Dili and Haidiya. Everyone walks into this small shop and sits down, ordering a cup of coffee to take a break. The atmosphere of the coffee shop is just right, with a gentle and unique blend of Chinese and Western decoration styles. Every display and decoration is carefully arranged by the couple, quietly hiding the love that flows in both directions in every corner of the store. Here, guests can truly experience the unique romance of the fusion of old town fireworks and cross-border love.
Tourists check in at the "Dili and Diya" caf é
The cozy decoration inside the "Dili and Diya" coffee shop
The Secret of Coffee Beans
Tanzanian coffee made by Haidiya
The coffee in Deli's shop can leave a lasting impression on those who have tried it, and the secret lies in the journey of beans over thousands of miles. These coffee beans come from the hometown of Haidiya, Tanzania.
Tanzanian coffee beans
High quality raw beans harvested from Africa, transported across mountains and rivers by the China Europe freight train to Kashgar, fully preserving the rich fruit aroma and bright taste unique to their place of origin. These beans that come from afar are the unique golden signboard of the small shop, and also the core advantage of outstanding coffee flavor.
Coffee beans in roasting
After the raw beans arrive at the store, Deli will personally control the baking process, accurately grasp the heat and timing of the release, and fully stimulate the flavor level of the beans themselves. Ensure that every sip of coffee taken by customers carries the sunshine of the African plateau.
Kashgar Ancient City, the most peaceful place to stay
The ancient city of Kashgar, crowded with tourists
The Dili couple had the idea of opening their coffee shop in the ancient city of Kashgar. After the renovation of the ancient city of Kashgar, the number of tourists has skyrocketed and it has become a must visit place for tourists coming to Kashgar. The thick and magnificent city walls, as well as the intricately arranged traditional dwellings, exude a unique charm from every brick and tile.
Dilixati Tursun and his wife stroll through the ancient city of Kashgar
Haidiya loves the ancient city from the bottom of her heart. Melodious music can always be heard in the alleys, and pedestrians dressed in beautiful clothes can be seen everywhere in the streets. Whether it's neighbors or tourists coming and going, they are all very friendly to her, which makes her feel warm and at ease.
The inclusive and lively temperament of Kashgar Ancient City can accommodate both their cross-border love story and their down-to-earth entrepreneurial dreams.
Play with short videos and explore new paths
Dilixiati Turson and his wife's short video account
Dili is quick to accept new things and dares to explore and try, actively engaging in short video and online live streaming sales. He learned to shoot short videos, covering both the daily life of grinding beans and making coffee, as well as real-life scenes of a couple singing and dancing. His lively and down-to-earth style gradually accumulated nearly 200000 fans across the internet. Many online viewers come to the store to check in after watching the video, and their online traffic steadily converts into offline traffic, playing their own set of online and offline linkage traffic strategies.
Dilixati Turson is live streaming selling hanging ear coffee
Taking advantage of the popularity of live streaming, they put their self-made hanging ear coffee and other products on the online store, and started live streaming sales. There are no fancy tricks in Dili's live streaming room. He chats with netizens from all over the world about coffee flavors and ancient city life, while also promoting his own products. Online channels have expanded the sources of income for small shops and also allowed the aroma of coffee hidden in the deep alleys of ancient cities to spread throughout the country.
A coffee conversation spanning thousands of miles
Dilixati Turson and his wife Haidiya
Exchange and learn in Shanghai coffee shops
In order to make coffee better and give the small shop long-term vitality, Dili and Haidiya went to Shanghai for further studies. As the city with the largest number of coffee shops in the world, Shanghai's diverse and mature coffee industry is the best classroom for "Deli and Diya". From controlling the roasting curve of premium coffee beans to the service details of the store and the long-term operation strategy of the brand, they have immersed themselves in coffee shops in Shanghai, learning and refining step by step, accumulating a wealth of experience and insights.
Dilixati Turson and his wife Haidiya
Studying coffee in Shanghai
This journey spanning over 4000 kilometers is more like a two-way fusion of coffee and culture. They brought the story of Kashgar ancient city into the coffee shops in Shanghai, and also brought cutting-edge coffee concepts and professional techniques back to the small shops in the deep alleys of Kashgar, giving this small coffee shop hidden in the ancient city a more professional and solid foundation.
A small coffee bean, crossing thousands of miles of wind and dust, travels from Tanzania to the ancient city of Kashgar, witnessing a two-way journey across countries and fulfilling the passionate dream pursuit of two young people. In a small coffee cup, there can be the scenery of thousands of miles of mountains and rivers, the unwavering love, and the endless vitality of an ancient city.
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Let's walk into the deep alleys of Kashgar ancient city together
A coffee appointment with a story and warmth
Shanghai Radio and Television Station Real Media
Liu Liting Studio