Uyghurs in Turpan are treated leniently and favourably by China with regards to religious policies, while Kashgar is subjected to controls by the government.[477][478] In Turpan and Hami, religion is viewed more positively by China than religion in Kashgar and Khotan in southern Xinjiang.[479] Both Uyghur and Han CCP officials in Turpan turn a blind eye to the law and allow religious Islamic education for Uyghur children.[480][481] Celebrating at religious functions and going on Hajj to Mecca is encouraged by the Chinese government, for Uyghur members of the CCP.