Kashgar City in Xinjiang has many tourist attractions worth visiting. Below are introductions to some of the main attractions:?
1. Kashgar Old City Scenic Area (Kashgar Old City)?
The Kashgar Old City Scenic Area is a national 5A-level tourist attraction located in the center of Kashgar City, with a total area of 3.6 square kilometers. It is one of the largest existing earth-constructed building groups in the world, with crisscross streets and lanes and buildings arranged at staggered heights, earning it the reputation of a labyrinthine urban block. Tourists can deeply experience Uyghur culture, history, architecture, and folk customs here, feeling the strong ethnic atmosphere.?
2. Xiangfei Garden?
The Xiangfei Garden is a national 4A-level tourist attraction, a typical ancient Islamic architectural complex, and also the largest dome-style building in Xinjiang. Its architectural style is unique, with considerable artistic value. Standing on the dome of the Xiangfei Garden, tourists can overlook the entire city and enjoy magnificent scenery.?
3. Zepu Golden Lake Populus National Forest Park?
Zepu Golden Lake Populus National Forest Park is located in Yasidun Forest Farm, 40 kilometers southwest of Zepu County, and is a national 5A-level tourist attraction. It has 30,000 acres of natural poplar forests, which together with the Yarkand River, oasis, and Gobi form a unique natural landscape. In autumn, the poplar forests turn golden, creating a breathtaking scene.?
4. Pamir Tourism Area?
The Pamir Tourism Area is a national 5A-level tourist attraction, comprising the Stone City Scenic Area, the Golden Grass Beach Scenic Area, and the Tashkurgan Scenic Area. With magnificent natural scenery and rich historical culture, it is an excellent destination for tourism and vacation. Standing on the Pamir Plateau, tourists can enjoy the tranquility and grandeur of snow-capped mountains and lakes.?
5. Id Kah Mosque?
The Id Kah Mosque is an important religious building in Kashgar City and also one of the must-visit attractions for tourists. It is located within the Kashgar Old City and has a profound historical and cultural heritage.?
In addition, the Zhang Qian Silk Road Cultural Scenic Area is also worth visiting. It is located in Shule County and was carefully created in honor of Zhang Qian, an outstanding diplomat of the Western Han Dynasty and the pioneer of the Silk Road.?
The above is just a part of the numerous tourist attractions in Kashgar City. In fact, Kashgar City and its surrounding areas have even more abundant natural and cultural landscapes waiting for tourists to explore. Whether tourists prefer historical culture or natural scenery, they can find suitable tourism projects in Kashgar City.?