Kashgar is a famous tourist destination in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, with many worth-visiting attractions. Here are some recommended tourist locations:
Kashgar Old City Scenic Area (Kashgar Ancient City): This is one of the landmark attractions in Kashgar, located in the center of Kashgar City, with a total area of 3.6 square kilometers. The scenic area covers 18 tourist attractions, including the old city core area, Id Kah Mosque, and Gaotai Residences. It is the only preserved maze-like urban block in China, showing typical characteristics of ancient Western Regions. Tourists can wander through the ancient alleys here and feel the history and culture and ethnic customs of the Uyghur people.
Xiangfei Tomb (Apakhoja Tomb): The Xiangfei Tomb is located in Haohan Village, about 5 kilometers northeast of Kashgar City, and is an ancient building complex with strong Uyghur cultural traditions. The tomb was first built around the 13th year of Emperor Chongzhen’s reign in the Ming Dynasty, including a purification pool, temple gate, small mosque, main tomb chamber, scripture hall, large mosque, and garden. The Xiangfei Tomb attracts many tourists with its unique architectural style and mysterious historical legends.
Zepu Golden Lake Populus National Forest Park: This national forest park is located in Yasidun Forest Farm, 40 kilometers southwest of Zepu County, with 12,000 mu (a unit of area, approximately 8 hectares) of natural poplar forests. In spring, birds sing happily in the scenic area; in summer, it is shaded by thick leaves; in autumn, the leaves turn yellow like being dyed; in winter, it is covered with snow. It is a tourist圣地 on the southwestern edge of the Tarim Basin. Tourists can enjoy the unique natural landscape of "poplar, water, oasis, and Gobi" here.
Zhang Qian Silk Road Cultural Scenic Area: Located in Shule County, this tourist attraction is meticulously created in honor of Zhang Qian, an outstanding diplomat of the Western Han Dynasty and the pioneer of the Silk Road. Shule County has a long history, with a documented history of over 2,000 years. The Zhang Qian Silk Road Cultural Scenic Area is an important window to understand the history and culture of the Silk Road.
Other recommended attractions: In addition, Kashgar also has the Id Kah Mosque, Kashgar Grand Bazaar, Kashgar Museum, and other worth-visiting attractions. The Id Kah Mosque is a famous Islamic-style building in Kashgar, the Kashgar Grand Bazaar is a great place to experience the local street life, and the Kashgar Museum collects a wealth of cultural relics and historical materials for tourists to understand the history and culture of Kashgar.
Each of the above attractions has its own unique characteristics. Whether you are a lover of history and culture or a pursuer of natural scenery, you can find a suitable tourist destination in Kashgar.