There are many great places to visit around Kashgar. Here are some recommended scenic spots:
Kashgar Old Town: As the soul and core of Kashgar City, stepping into here feels like traveling back to the Western Regions. The city walls, alleys, and Uyghur architecture within the old town all showcase its historical and cultural heritage. The narrow streets have a strong market atmosphere, and the handicraft shops and food stalls are also very tempting. In addition, there are wonderful folk art performances in the old town square, making it a great place to experience local culture.
Aitigal Mosque: This is the largest mosque in Xinjiang. With high-looking yellow walls and a green dome, it also has gorgeous chandeliers and exquisite carpets inside, making it sacred and solemn. It is not only a landmark building in Kashgar but also a witness to the changes in Kashgar.
Xiangfei Garden: It is rumored to be the resting place of Xiangfei. The cemetery is magnificent, and the Uyghur-style decorations are as beautiful as a painting. When the flowers bloom, the fragrance is intoxicating, adding a sense of legend and romance for tourists.
Pamir Plateau: The wetland here is a valuable grassland on the Pamir Plateau and is also a high-quality pasture for the herdsmen of Taheman Township to survive. By climbing up to the observation deck, you can overlook the entire wetland grassland and gaze at the snow-capped peak of Mount Muztagh, taking in all the beautiful scenery.
White Sand Mountain and Flowing Sand River: Located in Bulunkou Township, Aktau County, Kizilsu Kirghiz Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, about 170 kilometers from Kashgar City. White Sand Mountain is composed of more than ten hills, with silver fine sand that is white and soft, nestled against the azure lake. When you stop to observe it, it looks like a mirror of the sky. The uniqueness of the Flowing Sand River lies in the fact that the river water is mixed with fine and lightweight floating sand. The sand moves with the water, and the water and sand flow year after year without separating.
Karakoram Highway: Also known as the China-Pakistan Friendship Highway and the Pamir Highway, it is the world’s highest cross-border highway and is also known as the "Most Beautiful Highway in Southern Xinjiang". Along the way, you will pass through various plateau landscapes such as snow-capped mountains, forests, glaciers, lakes, grasslands, and castles. It is a place dreamed of by geologists, mountaineers, and travelers.
In addition, scenic spots such as the Ancient City of Yarkand, the Muztagh Glacier, the盘龙 Ancient Road, the Taheman Wetland, the Ancient Stone City of Kashgar, and the Jinhuyang National Forest Park are also worth visiting.
. These scenic spots each have their own unique characteristics, and whether it’s natural scenery or cultural landscapes, they all make people forget to leave.