The tourist routes within Kashgar City, Xinjiang, can be arranged as follows:
Firstly, you can visit Kashgar Old Town, the core attraction within Kashgar City, which blends magnificent natural scenery with profound cultural heritage. It is open for free all day. Tourists can enter the west district of the old town from the West Gate and visit popular photo spots such as Rainbow Alley and Cloth Bag Alley. You can also taste local delicacies like kettle mutton and baked stuffed buns. In the afternoon, you can go to Muse Coffee, where there are Rainbow Stairs and a Rainbow Wall, perfect for taking photos. In the evening, you can head to the east district of the old town to taste various snacks at Khan Bazaar, visit Mamat’s Old House, and take a photo with the TV Tower on the rooftop of Wulanduo Cafe.
Secondly, you can arrange a day to explore the natural scenery around Kashgar City. For example, you can head to Baishahu Lake to admire the beautiful scenery of the lake and Baisha Mountain, with admission fees of only 20 yuan. If you enjoy taking landscape photos, remember to bring a drone; the panoramic view will provide a stunning visual effect. For lunch, you can go to Karakul Lake, known as one of the "Most Beautiful Lakes in China", with its mysterious azure waters. There are boating activities by the lake that you can experience at an affordable price.
In addition, there are many other attractions worth visiting in Kashgar City, such as the Id Kah Mosque and Xiangfei Garden. During your visit, be sure to taste the local cuisine, including hand-pulled noodles, grilled meat, roasted pigeons, and pilaf. These are all specialty dishes of Kashgar that you must not miss.
Lastly, if you have enough time, you can also consider arranging a short trip to Taxkorgan County. Departing from Kashgar City, drive to Taxkorgan to admire the magnificent scenery of the Pamir Plateau. Along the way, you can visit attractions such as the Oytag Glacier and Red Valley. Upon arrival in Taxkorgan, you can also visit famous sites like Stone City and the盘龙 Ancient Road.
Above are the suggested tourist routes within Kashgar City, Xinjiang. I hope this can help you. During your visit, please pay attention to safety, abide by local regulations and customs, and enjoy a pleasant trip.