There are many tourist attractions around Kashgar. Here are some recommended scenic spots:?
1. Shule County?
Shule County, with a history of thousands of years, is a necessary passage for Kashgar to reach Hotan, the Tibet Autonomous Region’s Ali Prefecture, and the eight southern counties of the Kashgar Prefecture, and is known as the ‘Golden Corridor’. It has rich cultural customs and a profound historical heritage. The Zhang Qian Silk Road Cultural Scenic Area is the most representative tourist attraction here, carefully created in honor of Zhang Qian, the outstanding diplomat of the Western Han Dynasty and the pioneer of the ‘Silk Road’.?
2. Pamir Plateau?
The Pamir Plateau is a must-visit attraction in the Kashgar area, attracting countless tourists with its magnificent natural scenery and unique geographical location. Here, you can appreciate diverse natural landscapes such as snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and lakes, and also experience the lifestyle and cultural traditions of local herdsmen.?
3. Karakul Lake?
Karakul Lake is located at the foot of Mount Muztagh in the eastern Pamir Plateau. The lake water is clean and clear, like a mirror. The glittering waves on the lake surface give people the feeling of being in a fairyland. Here, you can walk on the plank road, admire the lake water changing colors with the sunshine, and feel the magical charm of nature.?
4. Baisha Lake?
Baisha Lake is another pearl on the Pamir Plateau, with its perfect combination of desert and lake forming a unique landscape. Half of it is a pale desert, and the other half is azure lake water. The clear lake water reflects the white sand dunes and the distant snow-capped mountains, making people feel like they are in a dreamlike world.?
5. Stone City – Golden Grass Beach?
Stone City – Golden Grass Beach is a tourist attraction that integrates natural scenery and human landscapes. In summer, the Golden Grass Beach is lush with water plants and dotted with cattle and sheep, merging with the setting sun to form a beautiful picture. Stone City, on the other hand, is an ancient city site with a long history, witnessing the vicissitudes of the Kashgar area.?
In addition, there are famous scenic spots such as Xiangfei Garden, Kashgar Old Town, and Id Kah Mosque around Kashgar, which are also places that tourists should not miss.?
. These scenic spots each have their own unique characteristics, collectively constituting a colorful tourism picture around Kashgar.?