Kashgar has multiple tourist areas worth visiting. Here are the main ones:
Kashgar Old City Scenic Area (Kashgar Ancient City): Located in the center of Kashgar, it covers a total area of 3.6 square kilometers. This scenic area encompasses 18 tourist attractions including the old city core area, Id Kah Mosque, and Gaotai Residence. It is the only intact labyrinthine urban block in China, integrating Uyghur history, culture, architecture, and folk customs.
. Tourists can stroll through the labyrinthine streets and alleys here, feeling the traditional culture and architectural style of the Uyghurs.
Xiangfei Garden (Xiangfei Tomb): Located in Haohan Village, about 5 kilometers northeast of Kashgar City, it is an ancient architectural complex with strong Uyghur cultural traditions. Xiangfei Tomb attracts many tourists with its unique architectural style and mysterious historical legends.
. There are not only exquisite buildings here, but also legendary stories about Xiangfei waiting for tourists to explore.
Zepu Jinhuyang National Forest Park: Located in Yasidun Forest Farm, 40 kilometers southwest of Zepu County, it boasts 18,000 mu (about 12 square kilometers) of natural Populus euphratica forests. This forest park is renowned for its unique natural landscape integrating “Populus euphratica, water, oasis, and Gobi”, and is a tourist destination on the southwestern edge of the Tarim Basin.
. Tourists can enjoy the seasonal changes of the Populus euphratica forest here and feel the wonders of nature.
Pamir Tourist Area: Located in Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County, Kashgar Prefecture, it is a tourist area integrating natural scenery and human landscapes. Here, there are magnificent Pamir Plateau, mysterious Kashgar Ancient Stone City, and other attractions, allowing tourists to appreciate the beautiful scenery while deeply understanding the local history and culture.
In addition, Kashgar also has many attractions worth visiting, such as Id Kah Mosque, Gaotai Residence, Kashgar Grand Bazaar, and Kashgar Museum.
. Whether tourists prefer historical culture or natural scenery, they can find a suitable tourist area in Kashgar.