The Royal Mausoleum of the Yarkand Khanate lies to the north of Altun Derwaza between the old town and new town of Shache County, Kashgar Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. It is the imperial burial ground dating back to the Yarkand Khanate period. Construction of the mausoleum began in the 11th year of the Jiajing reign of the Ming Dynasty (1532). The tombs hold the remains of Sultan Said Khan, Abdurashid Khan, Abdulkrim Khan, Muhammad Khan, Ahmad Khan, Abdullatif, along with their descendants, as well as Amannisa Khan, the renowned Muqam scholar and poet.

The Yarkand Khanate was an Islamic local regime established in Xinjiang during the Ming Dynasty. Historical records also referred to it as the Moghul Khanate, Mongholia or Said Khanate. In History of the Ming Dynasty, regional regimes across Xinjiang were generally called "territories". The regime got its name because its capital was Yarkand (today’s Shache). Its rulers were descendants of Chagatai Khan. Its territory covered Altishahr, meaning "Six Cities": Kashgar, Yarkand, Hotan, Yengisar, Aksu and Ush. At its peak, it also included Turpan, Yanqi and Fergana. Founded in 1514 and conquered in 1680, the regime lasted 166 years under the rule of 11 generations of khans. Its population mainly consisted of Uyghurs and Kyrgyz, who made a living from farming and animal husbandry. Sunni Islam was the state religion.

The mausoleum complex consists of three parts: the Altunluq Mosque to the west, the Altun Pond to the east, and Altun Mazar in the middle, covering a total area of 15,000 square meters. Altun Mazar itself is divided into several independent sections. The graveyard for khans and their religious followers is enclosed by brick walls and wooden fences, with a main gate decorated with glazed tiles. Inside the gate stand rows of brick tombs. The outer walls and tombs are ornamented with gypsum carvings of varied patterns and inscribed glazed bricks, with colourful banners planted in the front. Living quarters were built separately. The entire mazar is steeped in strong religious features.

The Royal Mausoleum of the Yarkand Khanate stands as a masterpiece in the history of Uyghur architecture. It not only provides precious materials for modern academic research, but also serves as key evidence for the study of Uyghur funeral rituals. In particular, Altun Mazar boasts a unique layout and decorative patterns, representing outstanding Islamic architectural art. It bears great historical value for exploring the politics, economy, lifestyles and burial customs of that era.

In May 2006, this ancient Ming Dynasty tomb complex was designated by the State Council as one of the Major Historical and Cultural Sites Protected at the National Level in the sixth batch