Kashgar has many tourist attractions worth visiting. Here are some main recommendations:?
1. Kashgar Old City:?
Kashgar Old City is the soul of Kashgar, with a history of over 2,000 years, witnessing the antiquity and tranquility of this city.?
Within the ancient city, there are distinctive folk customs such as Impression Street, Uyghur Medicine Bazaar, and Flower Cap Bazaar, as well as exciting performances such as the opening ceremony and camel caravan parade.?
Strolling through the alleys of the ancient city, one can feel the strong ethnic flavor and historical precipitation.?
2. Xiangfei Garden:?
Xiangfei Garden is an ancient architectural complex with a strong Uyghur cultural tradition, covering an area of about 30 mu (about 4.99 acres).?
The garden includes buildings such as the Pure Water Pond, Temple Gate, Small Mosque, and Main Tomb Chamber. The main tomb chamber has a square body with a domed roof, surrounded by four huge brick columns, which are extremely distinctive.?
Xiangfei Garden attracts numerous tourists with its unique architectural style and mysterious historical legends.?
3. Pamir Plateau:?
The Pamir Plateau, with an average altitude of over 4,500 meters, is a must-pass place on the ancient Silk Road and is known as the "Roof of the World".?
The plateau boasts spectacular snowy mountains, vast grasslands, clear lakes, and other natural landscapes, making it an excellent choice for exploration and photography.?
4. Muztagh Glacier Park:?
Muztagh Glacier Park is located in Taxkorgan County, only 12 kilometers away from National Highway 314, with an average altitude of 5,000 meters.?
The park features various glacial formations, exotic flowers and plants, and rare animals, making it a pilgrimage site for mountaineers and nature lovers.?
5. Shule County:?
Shule County, with a history of thousands of years, is a must-pass place on the way from Kashgar City to Hotan, the Ngari Prefecture of Tibet, and the eight southern counties of Kashgar Prefecture.?
The county has historical tourist attractions such as the Zhang Qian Silk Road Cultural Scenic Area, which are worth exploring.?
In addition, Kashgar also has many scenic spots worth visiting, such as Gaotai Residential Area, Kashgar Museum, Taxkorgan County, Tahman Wetland, Jinhuyang National Forest Park, Hongqilafu, Qogori Peak, Yarkand Khan’s Tomb, Dawakun Desert Tourist Scenic Area, and more.?
. Each scenic spot has its unique charm and cultural background, waiting for tourists to discover and experience.?