Kashgar, Xinjiang, is a place full of historical culture and natural scenery. Here are several travel routes in Kashgar designed for you:
1. Folk Customs Tour
Route: Kashgar Old Town Scenic Area → Gaotai Residential Area → Xiangfei Garden → Jade Museum on Antiques Street → Knightly Grand View Garden
Highlights:
Kashgar Old Town Scenic Area: Watch the entrance ceremony, visit Maimaiti’s old house, Aidiles Museum, Iron Industry Commune, Exhibition Hall for Comprehensive Conservation and Governance of the Old Town, Century-old Tea House, Etigar Square, and other attractions to experience the charm of the millennium-old town.
Gaotai Residential Area: Experience intangible cultural heritage and feel a strong cultural atmosphere.
Xiangfei Garden: Watch the Xiangfei Welcome Ceremony, listen to the love story of Emperor Qianlong and Xiangfei, experience the charm of the Twelve Muqam music, and visit attractions such as Xiangfei’s former residence and Baoyue Tower.
Antiques Street Jade Museum: Learn about jade culture and select beautiful jade.
Qishi Daguan Garden: Taste special cuisine and have the opportunity to experience Uyghur weddings.
2. Historical and Cultural Tour
Route: Kashgar Museum → Century-old Kashgar Museum → Pantuocheng Ruins Park → Old City Protection and Comprehensive Governance Exhibition Hall
Highlights:
Kashgar Museum: It has a rich collection and is worth visiting.
Century-old Kashgar Museum: Experience the development and changes of Kashgar.
Pantuocheng Ruins Park: Pay tribute to the historical achievements of General Ban Chao, the Pacifier of the Far West.
Kashgar Old City Protection and Comprehensive Governance Exhibition Hall: It showcases the protection, governance, and achievements of the old city and serves as a patriotism education base and national unity education base at the prefecture and city levels.
3. Characteristic Rural Tour
Route: Century-old Kashgar Museum → Pahatakeli Township Daoxiangquan Village → Huangdi Township Cattle and Sheep Bazaar → Naizerbag Township Cherry Picking Garden → Awati Century-old Jujube Garden → Boshkaranmu Township Pomegranate and Grape Garden
Highlights:
Pahatakeli Township Daoxiangquan Village: Experience the leisurely atmosphere of southern Xinjiang’s waterside villages.
Huangdi Township Cattle and Sheep Bazaar: Experience the most traditional trading methods and enjoy authentic Kashgar cuisine (only on Sunday bazaar days).
Awati Century-old Jujube Garden: Camping.
Boshkaranmu Township Pomegranate and Grape Garden: Pick Kashgar pomegranates and grapes, and experience the sweetness of Kashgar.
4. Border Scenery Tour
Route: Kashgar → [China-Pakistan Friendship Highway G314 – Oytag Red Mountain – Baisha Lake – Karakul Lake (viewing Mount Muztagh Ata in the distance) – Tahman Wetland (viewing in the distance) – Tree Hole (suitable for autumn scenery appreciation)] → Taxkorgan County → [Aral National Wetland Park (Stone City + Golden Grassland) – Internet-famous Highway (Panlong Ancient Road) – Wacha Township – Kaneryang Township – Tasha Ancient Road (passing through a section) – Bandier Blue Lake] → Kashgar
Highlights:
Pamir Plateau: With an average altitude of 4,500 meters, it boasts natural beauties such as Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, and Mount Muztagh Ata, as well as historical sites like Stone City and Golden Grassland.
Panlong Ancient Road: With over 600 S-shaped curves, this mountain road offers a strong visual impact.
Tasha Ancient Road: Traverse the Tasha Ancient Road to experience unique border scenery.
Precautions
Border Defense Certificate: To visit the Pamir Plateau and other border areas, you need to apply for a Border Defense Certificate in advance. Tourists with Xinjiang residency need to go to the local police station where their residence is registered to apply, while tourists outside Xinjiang can apply in Kashgar.
Best Travel Time: The Pamir Plateau is more suitable for travel from April to October each year, avoiding harsh winter weather.
Safety Preparations: When traveling in high-altitude and desert areas, it is recommended to prepare oxygen tanks and first-aid supplies. Pay attention to sun protection and warmth.
The above route design combines Kashgar’s historical culture, natural scenery, and folk customs, hoping to provide valuable references for your trip to Kashgar.