There are abundant attractions and routes to choose from for a three-day tour in Kashgar. The specific choice of which one or which route depends on personal preferences and itinerary arrangements. Here are several recommended travel plans:
Three-day tour in Kashgar city:
Day 1: Visit Kashgar Old Town to experience houses and cuisine with Western Regions characteristics, take photos for souvenirs; then visit Gaotai Residential Area to admire earth architecture and unique photo effects.
Day 2: Visit the Kashgar Museum to learn about historical collections from the late Paleolithic Age to modern times; afterwards, visit Xiangfei Garden to learn about Xiangfei’s story and enjoy Uyghur dances.
Day 3: You can choose to visit a mosque or Laining City to further experience the historical and cultural atmosphere of Kashgar.
Three-day tour to Khunjerab Pass on the Pamir Plateau in Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County and Kashgar:
Day 1: Depart from Kashgar, proceed along China-Pakistan Friendship Highway 314, visit Aoyitake Red Mountain, Baishahu Lake, and Karakul Lake, and finally arrive at the Pamir Scenic Area (Stone City, Golden Grass Beach), overnight stay in Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County.
Day 2: Depart from Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County, pass through the Wakhan Corridor, visit the Khunjerab Pass Gate, then head to the盘龙古道 (Winding Ancient Road) and Tasha Ancient Road, enjoying the scenery of Bandir Blue Lake along the way, and finally return to Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County.
Day 3: Depart from Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County, visit the Mustag Ata Glacier Park and Tahman Wetland, and then return to Kashgar.
Three-day tour around Kashgar:
In addition to the attractions in Kashgar city and the Pamir Plateau in Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County, you can also consider visiting other recommended attractions such as the Qixing Island Scenic Area, Jixiang Pavilion, Aitiqaer Grand Mosque in Bachu Town, and Oil Park in Yecheng County, arranging flexibly according to personal interests and time.
When selecting a travel plan, it is recommended to comprehensively consider factors such as personal preferences, physical condition, time arrangement, and budget. Meanwhile, it is also very important to understand information in advance such as the opening hours of attractions, ticket prices, and transportation methods.