Yarkand, yahr kahnd', a city situated in the chief oasis of Chinese Turkestan, 100 mi. s. e. of Kashgar. It is at an elevation of over 3800 feet, is enclosed by a wall and surrounded by a moat. The buildings are constructed of stone and clay, and most of them are of one story. The city has numerous bazaars, mosques and caravansaries. It is also the seat of some Mohammedan colleges. Formerly Yarkand was an important commercial center, but the construction of railway lines has diverted much of its trade. The industries include the manufacture of carpets, silk, lines, cottons, woolens and dye stuffs. Population, estimated at from 75,000 to 100,000.