There are multiple choices for travel routes in Kashgar City, Xinjiang. Here are several classic routes recommended based on different timeframes and attraction preferences:
I. Kashgar Old Town Exploration Tour (2-day tour)
Day 1:
Morning: Depart from Kashgar downtown area and head to the west gate of Kashgar Old Town to visit Rainbow Alley, Cloth Bag Alley, and other online celebrity attractions, to feel the unique charm of the old town.
Noon: Taste Xinjiang specialty foods such as kettle-cooked mutton and baked stuffed buns within the old town.
Afternoon: Go to Muchai Cafe to enjoy taking photos at the Rainbow Stairs and Rainbow Wall, and then visit the Century-old Tea House and Id Kah Mosque.
Evening: Head to the eastern district of the old town to taste various snacks at Khan Bazaar and visit Maimaiti’s Old House.
Day 2:
Morning: Continue to explore Kashgar Old Town in depth. Optionally, visit Gaotai Residential Area to understand the 600-year history and architectural culture of the Uyghur people.
Afternoon: Visit Xiangfei Garden, listen to the legendary story of Xiangfei, and taste Xinjiang cuisine within the garden.
II. Kashgar-Taxkorgan County Scenery Tour (3-day tour)
Day 1:
Morning: Depart from Kashgar downtown area and head to Baisha Lake to appreciate the serene beauty of the lake.
Afternoon: Continue to Kalakul Lake to experience boating and feel the mysterious charm of one of the "Most Beautiful Lakes in China".
Evening: Check in at Taxkorgan County to prepare for the next day’s itinerary.
Day 2:
Full day: Explore the magnificent scenery of Taxkorgan County, including Stone City, Blue Lake, and other attractions, to feel the grandeur and beauty of the Pamir Plateau.
Evening: Return to Taxkorgan County for rest.
Day 3:
Morning: Head to the盘龙古道 (Winding Ancient Road) to experience the unique charm of this online celebrity attraction, and enjoy the winding highway and magnificent natural scenery.
Afternoon: Return to Kashgar downtown area and end the pleasant journey.
III. Kashgar In-depth Cultural Experience Tour (7-day tour)
For tourists who want to have a deeper understanding of Kashgar’s culture, they can choose the 7-day tour route. Besides Kashgar Old Town and the scenery of Taxkorgan County, they can also visit the Yarkand Khanate Tomb in Yarkand County to feel the richness of history and culture; travel to Kuqa City to visit the Kuqa王府 (王府 refers to a royal palace or mansion, here translated as ‘Royal Palace’) and Kuqa Grand Canyon, to appreciate the glory of the ancient royalty and the wonders of natural landscapes; and finally head to Aksu to visit the Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves and Tianshan Tomur Grand Canyon, to experience the charm of Buddhist art and the grandeur of natural landscapes.
The above three routes cover the main attractions and unique cultures of Kashgar City and its surroundings. Tourists can choose according to their own time and preferences. During the trip, please pay attention to safety and respect the local customs and traditions.