Recommended travel routes for Kashgar Old Town are as follows:
Day 1: First Experience of Kashgar Old Town
Morning: Depart from Kashgar city and head to Kashgar Old Town. It is recommended to enter from the East Gate to participate in the city entrance ceremony and feel the enthusiasm and vitality of the old town.
Subsequently, visit the Flowerpot Bazar to experience earth pottery making, visit Guli’s Home, and enjoy attractions such as the Sky Garden.
Afternoon: Continue exploring the Ironsmith Bazar and Woodworking Bazar to feel the handicraft culture of the old town. Afterward, you can rest at Old Town Corner Cafe or Hat Bazar and taste local specialty drinks.
Evening: Within the old town, you can taste dishes such as pot-cooked mutton and grilled stuffed buns, or visit Muchai Cafe with its rainbow staircase and rainbow wall for a check-in.
Day 2: In-depth Tour of Kashgar Old Town
Morning: Visit Id Kah Mosque, the largest mosque in Xinjiang, which is a group of Islamic buildings with a strong ethnic style.
Next, you can visit the Uyghur Medicine Bazar to learn about the local herbal medicine culture. Afterward, take a walk on Wusitangboyi Road to experience the market life of the old town.
Afternoon: Visit the Centenary Tea House to savor the local tea culture and enjoy ethnic folk performances.
Evening: Visit Khan Bazar Night Market to taste local specialty foods such as red willow grilled mutton kebabs, grilled fish, and grilled pumpkin.
Day 3: Surroundings of Kashgar Old Town
On this day, you can choose to visit Baisha Lake and Karakul Lake to admire the magnificent scenery of the plateau lakes.
In the afternoon, you can head to the Tahman Wetland Viewing Platform to overlook the beautiful wetland scenery. Afterward, return to Kashgar Old Town to end your day’s itinerary.
Day 4: Cultural Exploration of Kashgar Old Town
Morning: Visit Kashgar Museum to learn about the history and culture of Kashgar. The museum displays a wealth of historical artifacts, including precious exhibits such as Hetian jade.
Afternoon: Visit the Central and West Asian International Trade Market (Dongbazar) or the Livestock Bazaar to experience the local commercial atmosphere and ethnic customs.
Evening: Free activities within the old town. You can choose to stay at a hotel or inn within the old town for convenience to continue your tour the next day.
In addition, if you have enough time, you can also consider visiting the Yarkand Khan Palace, Amanisha Khan Memorial Tomb, and莎车 Old Town in Yarkand County to experience more of Xinjiang’s culture.
The above routes are for reference only, and the specific itinerary can be adjusted according to personal interests and time. During the tour, please pay attention to protecting cultural relics and historic sites, and respect local customs and traditions.