Traveling in Kashgar, Xinjiang, you can experience rich natural scenery and deep cultural heritage. The old city of Kashgar is a must-visit attraction, where it seems like time has stopped in the Western Regions for a thousand years. You can feel the morning chanting of Id Kah Mosque, stroll on the streets of the old city, and immerse yourself in the history and culture of the Western Regions.
In addition, there are many other attractions worth visiting:
Xiangfei Garden: As the No.1 must-visit attraction in Kashgar City, Xiangfei Garden attracts many tourists with its unique charm and historical background. It is only 3.8km from the city center and is very convenient to get to.
Id Kah Mosque: This mosque is famous for its beautiful and spectacular Islamic-style architecture, and is a major attraction in the old city of Kashgar. It is not far from the city center and can be easily reached by foot.
Kashgar Bazaar: As a large market in Kashgar City, it is full of local life and specialty goods, and is a great place to shop and experience local culture, and it is also open to the public free of charge.
Gaotai Residential Area: This is a traditional residential area with Kashgar characteristics, where you can feel the unique architectural style and lifestyle of the locals, and it is also open to the public free of charge.
Besides the attractions in the urban area of Kashgar, there are many more places worth exploring in the Kashgar region:
White Sand Lake: Located in布伦口 Town, Akto County, about 200 kilometers from Kashgar, it is a scenic lake area. You can enjoy the lake surface and the distant Mount Mushtagh here, and taking photos will definitely be particularly beautiful.
Mount Mushtagh: As one of Xinjiang’s famous climbing destinations, Mount Mushtagh attracts many mountaineering enthusiasts and tourists with its magnificent posture and beautiful scenery of lakes and glaciers.
When traveling in Kashgar, you can also taste the local specialty foods and feel the Silk Road flavor on your taste buds. At the same time, due to Kashgar’s high altitude, low temperatures, and strong ultraviolet rays, tourists should pay attention to sunscreen and warmth during their travels.
In general, Kashgar is a place full of charm and mystery, whether it’s its natural scenery or cultural heritage that makes people reluctant to leave. I hope you can gain a lot of happiness and wonderful memories during your trip in Kashgar!