The recommended five-day travel itinerary in Kashgar, Xinjiang is as follows:?
Day 1: Arrive in Kashgar and Feel the City’s Charm?
Upon arriving in Kashgar, you can first freely roam around the downtown area to feel the unique charm of this city. It is recommended to visit Kashgar Old Town, which is divided into east and west parts by Jiefang North Road. The west area is mainly about various beautiful and colorful buildings and streets and alleys, such as Tahaxiang Youpai Street (Rainbow Alley, Cloth Bag Alley), Antique Street, etc.; the east area is various bazaars and commercial areas, such as Han Bazaar Food Street, Huapen Bazaar, etc.?
. In the evening, you can go to Kashgar Night Market to taste local cuisine, such as roasted meat, naan bread, desserts, etc., especially Khan Bazaar Night Market, which is recognized as a delicious spot by local Kashgarians.?
Day 2: In-depth Tour of Kashgar Old Town?
Spend the whole day exploring Kashgar Old Town in-depth. In the morning, you can go to the East Entrance of the Old Town’s East City to feel the bustling crowd; then go to the West City to take ethnic photos, explore traditional crafts, such as Kantuman Bazaar Ironworks and Aidelais Story Museum, to understand Kashgar’s cultural heritage.?
. In the afternoon, taste some special delicacies, such as the specialty ice cream from Ancient Iceberg and Nuorbi West Jelly Shop, and visit the century-old teahouse to taste special tea snacks and listen to Uyghur elders’ instrumental singing.?
. In the evening, you can watch the wedding performance and experience the joy of Uyghur singing and dancing.?
Day 3: Natural Landscape Exploration?
On this day, you can choose to visit Aoyitake Glacier Park to closely view the magnificent scenery of glaciers and snow-capped mountains, and feel the purity and tranquility of nature.?
. Or choose to visit Baisha Lake to appreciate the magnificent scenery of Baisha Mountain and Baisha Lake.?
. If you prefer more exciting activities, you can also go to Dawakun Desert to experience desert off-road driving, camel exploration, and other thrilling projects.?
Day 4: Cultural and Historical Tour?
In the morning, you can visit Gaotai Residential Area and Xiangfei Garden to understand the historical culture of Kashgar. Gaotai Residential Area is an exemplar of traditional Uyghur dwellings, while Xiangfei Garden tells the legendary story of Princess Xiangfei.?
. In the afternoon, you can visit Kashgar Museum to deeply understand the long history and rich culture of Kashgar. If time permits, you can also visit the Knight Grand View Garden to experience Kashgar’s knight culture.?
Day 5: Shopping and Return?
On the last day, you can go to Kashgar’s Bazaar to buy some special souvenirs, such as handicrafts, fabrics, gold and silver, etc., to leave a memorable impression.?
. Then, based on the return time, arrange the itinerary and conclude this wonderful Kashgar, Xinjiang tour.?
The above itinerary is for reference only, and specific arrangements can be adjusted according to personal interests and time. During the trip, please pay attention to safety and sun protection, and enjoy this unforgettable Kashgar tour.?