A six-day tour in Kashgar can cover multiple famous attractions and unique experiences. Here is a recommended travel itinerary:?
Day 1: Kashgar Old City and Night Market?
Morning: Visit Kashgar Old City, watch the opening ceremony, and feel the exotic charm of this living ancient city with a thousand years of history.?
Afternoon: Take photos within the old city and appreciate the bright colors of the doors and windows and the unique architectural style.?
Evening: Head to Xiangfei Garden for photo opportunities and then go to Khan Bazaar Night Market to taste various foods such as grilled fish and grilled meat.?
Day 2: Taxkorgan County Exploration?
Morning: Depart for Taxkorgan County and enjoy the magnificent scenery of the Red Canyon and White Sand Lake scenic areas on the way.?
White Sand Lake is like a blue gem embedded on the plateau, contrasting beautifully with the White Sand Mountain behind it.?
Afternoon: Continue heading to Taxkorgan County to feel the unique charm of high-altitude areas. If time allows, you can visit the Aoytake Glacier Park.?
Evening: Arrive in Taxkorgan County and stay at a local hotel for rest.?
Day 3: In-depth Tour of Taxkorgan County and Dragon’s Coil Highway?
Morning: Visit the ruins of Stone City and learn about its long historical background.?
Afternoon: Experience the Dragon’s Coil Highway and feel its winding and spectacular scenery. Afterwards, you can visit Lake Bandir to enjoy the lake view.?
Evening: Return to Taxkorgan County, enjoy dinner and stay overnight.?
Day 4: Shache County and Intangible Cultural Heritage?
Morning: Return from Taxkorgan County to Kashgar and then head to Shache County.?
Afternoon: Visit the Shache Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo Park, appreciate the twelve-mugham performance of intangible cultural heritage, and feel the traditional art of the Uyghurs.?
Evening: Taste local foods in the county seat of Shache, stroll through the old town street, and then enjoy dinner and stay overnight at Shache Starry Night Market.?
Day 5: Kashgar Old City and Intangible Cultural Heritage Experience?
Morning: Return to Kashgar and take another walk through Kashgar Old City to deeply experience its unique cultural atmosphere.?
Afternoon: Participate in an intangible cultural heritage pottery-making experience, learn about and make traditional Uyghur pottery yourself.?
Evening: Taste local specialty foods in the downtown area of Kashgar, such as baked stuffed buns and grilled fish.?
Day 6: Tomb of Yusuf Has Hajip and Westernmost Point Monument?
Morning: Visit the Tomb of Yusuf Has Hajip, learn about the life story of this great Uyghur poet and the charm of blue-toned Islamic architecture.?
Afternoon: Visit Simhanar Village to experience the scenery of the westernmost village in China. Then arrive at the Westernmost Point Monument for a photo opportunity and leave an unforgettable memory of the trip.?
Evening: Return to the downtown area of Kashgar to conclude this unforgettable six-day tour.?
This itinerary covers multiple famous attractions and unique experiences in Kashgar and its surrounding areas, including history and culture, natural scenery, intangible cultural heritage, and other aspects, allowing tourists to fully experience the unique charm of Kashgar.?