Kashgar City has many tourist attractions worth visiting. Here are the main tourist destinations:?
Kashgar Old City:?
Kashgar Old City is a landmark attraction in Kashgar City, a traditional historical district with typical ancient Western Regions characteristics, encompassing 18 tourist attractions such as the Old City Core Area, Id Kah Mosque, and Gaotai Residential Area.?
. Within the old city, there are characteristic folk customs sites such as Impression One Street, Iron Industry Commune, and Uyghur Medicine Bazaar. There are also emerging industries that combine modern civilization with ancient culture, such as corner cafes and homestays in the Jiulongquan Commercial Street District.?
. In addition, the old city also offers wonderful performances such as the Opening Ceremony and Camel Caravan Patrol, as well as popular photo spots like Rainbow Alley and Bag Alley. There are also delicious Khan Bazaar foods that make people reluctant to leave.?
Xiangfei Garden:?
Xiangfei Garden is located in the northeastern suburbs of Kashgar City. It is a tourist attraction themed around ‘Xiangfei’ culture, covering an area of over 300 mu (about 20 hectares).?
. Within the scenic area, there are various attractions such as the Xiangfei Rock, Xiangfei Welcome Ceremony, Folk Culture Museum, and Xiangfei’s Former Residence. With its unique architectural style and mysterious historical legends, it attracts visitors from all over.?
Gaotai Residential Area:?
The Gaotai Residential Area is located on a long, hundreds-of-meters-high loess cliff at the southeast end of Kashgar Old City. There is an alley of Uyghur residents called ‘Kuoziqiyabexi Alley’, which means ‘Earth Pottery on the High Cliff’. It is a great place to experience the local folk customs of Kashgar.?
In addition, Kashgar City also boasts numerous attractions such as the Zhang Qian Silk Road Cultural Scenic Area, Kashgar Grand Bazaar, Kashgar Museum, etc. Each attraction has its unique charm and historical and cultural background, worth exploring by tourists one by one.?