There are many tourist attractions worth visiting around Kashgar. Here are some recommended places:?
Shule County: Located in the northwest of Kashgar Prefecture, it is a necessary passage for Kashgar City to reach Hotan, the Ngari Prefecture in Tibet, and the eight counties in the south of Kashgar Prefecture. It is known as the "Golden Corridor" and has a documented history of more than 2,000 years. You can explore the traces of the ancient Silk Road here, and Zhang Qian Silk Road Culture Scenic Area is the most worth-visiting attraction.?
Kashgar Old Town: It is a must-visit attraction in Kashgar City, which is free and open 24 hours a day. The old town is divided into east and west zones. The east zone has popular attractions such as the opening ceremony and Ulando Terrace for photo-taking, while the west zone has century-old tea houses, naan from three generations ago, and other special snacks and photo spots. It is recommended to spend the whole day exploring and savoring the charm of this ancient town.?
Xiangfei Garden: It is a place to feel the legendary love story. Xiangfei Garden takes Xiangfei as the theme and tells the legendary story of Xiangfei from birth to death. The buildings in the garden are well-arranged, and the garden design is exquisite, making it an excellent background for taking photos. The ticket price is 30 yuan per person, with half-price tickets for students and seniors.?
Bachu Red Sea: You can experience the romance of the Populus euphratica forest. The Populus euphratica forest starts to turn yellow about a week later than in Luntai and Xayar, so the deciduous time is later, resulting in better photo effects. In addition, you can also experience making pottery, baking steamed stuffed buns, naan, and other special activities. The ticket price is 35 yuan per person, and the shuttle bus fee is 10 yuan per person.?
Baisha Lake: It is one of the highlights of the Pamir Plateau. The lake water is clear and the scenery is pleasant. You can choose to take photos on the north shore, where there are fewer people and the scenery is beautiful, providing a sense of depth in composition. Baisha Lake is open for free, but you need to go there by self-driving or chartered car.?
In addition, Gaotai Residential Area, Id Kah Mosque, Kashgar Old Tea House, and other attractions around Kashgar are also worth visiting.?
. When traveling, it is recommended to learn about the opening hours and ticket information of the attractions in advance and reasonably arrange your itinerary.?