The best places to visit in Kashgar Prefecture include the following attractions:
Kashgar Old Town Scenic Area: This is a labyrinthine urban block in the center of Kashgar City, covering 18 tourist attractions including the old town core area, Id Kah Mosque, and Gaotai Residential Area. It is the only preserved labyrinthine urban block in China, integrating Uyghur history, culture, architecture, and folk customs.
Xiangfei Garden: Occupying more than 300 mu (about 50 hectares), it is a national 4A-level tourist scenic area that attracts a large number of tourists with its unique natural scenery and cultural background. It is one of the must-visit attractions in Kashgar City.
Pamir Plateau: Spanning Tajikistan, China, and Afghanistan, it is a must-visit place on the Silk Road with an average altitude of over 4,500 meters and is known as the “Roof of the World”. The mysterious and ancient plateau lake, Karakul Lake, is a great tourist destination.
Jinhuyang National Forest Park: Located in Zepu County, 36 kilometers away from Yasidun Forestry Center, it is a national 4A-level tourist scenic area with a unique natural landscape integrating “poplar, water, oasis, and Gobi”.
Muztag Ata Glacier Park: Located in Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County, only 12 kilometers away from National Highway 314 with an average altitude of 5,000 meters, it boasts various glacier forms, exotic flowers and plants, and rare animals, making it an excellent choice for mountaineering and photography.
In addition, Kashgar Grand Bazaar, Kashgar Museum, Oytag Red Valley, Baisha Lake, Tahman Wetland, Panlong Ancient Road, and other attractions in Kashgar Prefecture are also worth visiting.
. These attractions each have their own unique characteristics, whether natural scenery or cultural landscapes, they all allow tourists to appreciate the unique charm of Kashgar.