Kashgar travel tips mainly include preparations before departure, recommended attractions, food experiences, and route planning.
Preparations Before Departure:
Documents: You need to bring your ID card, driver’s license, and if you plan to visit border areas, you also need to obtain a border pass.
Clothing and Equipment: Xinjiang’s weather is unpredictable, with large diurnal temperature variations. You need to prepare sunscreen, cold protection, and rain gear, as well as breathable and warm clothing.
Recommended Attractions:
Kashgar Old City: You can visit the opening ceremony, Id Kah Mosque, Aerial Garden, Flowerpot Bazaar, Blacksmith Bazaar, Woodworking Bazaar, Uyghur Medicine Bazaar, etc., to feel the historical charm and ethnic flavor of the old city.
China’s Westernmost Monument: You can hike or ride a horse to it, enjoying the magnificent scenery along the way.
Red Valley, Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, etc.: Suitable for self-drive tours to appreciate natural scenery.
Food Experience:
Within Kashgar Old City, you can taste local delicacies such as pot-cooked mutton and baked stuffed buns. You can also visit the popular café in the corner of the old city to taste Kashgar’s specialty coffee.
The hand-grabbed rice at Dawaihezhajua Restaurant and the kebab in the Tugongyang Grilled Meat Shop are also must-try delicacies.
Route Planning:
You can select different routes based on your personal schedule and preferences, such as an in-depth tour of Kashgar Old City, a 5-day panoramic tour around Kashgar to Tajik Autonomous County, or 7-day or 9-day boutique routes, covering landscapes such as glaciers, deserts, poplar forests, canyons, lakes, and snow-capped mountains.
In addition, you can choose to travel freely or join a group tour, flexibly arranging your itinerary according to personal needs.
. During your visit, please respect local customs, protect the natural environment, and enjoy a pleasant Kashgar tour.
