Kashgar is a historic and cultural city full of the charm of the Western Regions, with rich tourism resources and unique folk customs.
Kashgar Old City is a must-visit place for tourists in Kashgar. This old city is one of the largest existing earth architecture clusters in the world. It preserves the only traditional historic district with typical ancient Western Regions characteristics in China, carrying a history of more than two thousand years. Tourists can stroll through the ancient streets here, explore many fascinating attractions within the old city, such as Kunlun Tower and Huapen Bazaar, while tasting authentic Uyghur cuisine and experiencing unique accommodation culture.
The century-old teahouse in the old city is also an unmissable experience. It is not only a good place to taste tea but also a great place to feel the local folk culture.
In addition, Kashgar also has lively bazaars such as theCattle and Sheep Bazaar and Kashgar Bazaar. Tourists can buy various souvenirs and Xinjiang specialties here and feel the local market atmosphere and enthusiasm.
The Gaotai Residence is a place where Uyghurs have lived for generations. The houses are built on cliffs, layered and intricate, like a living folk museum. It is an excellent place to experience Kashgar’s folk culture.
For tourists who love natural scenery, there are also many scenic spots worth visiting around Kashgar, such as the Pamir Plateau, where you can admire the magnificent snow-capped mountains, glaciers, and plateau scenery.
When traveling in Kashgar, you can also visit the hometown of the linguistic giant Mahmud Kashgari—Kashgari Mazar, learn about the life and achievements of this Uyghur linguist, and the important value of his "Dictionary of Turkic Languages" to linguistics and Central Asian cultural studies.
In summary, Kashgar is a tourist attraction that integrates history and culture, folk customs, and natural scenery. Whether tourists are fond of history and culture or natural scenery and folk experience, they can find their own fun here.