Traveling to Kashgar during National Day is an excellent opportunity to experience exotic charm and southern Xinjiang culture. Here are detailed travel recommendations:?
Highlights of the Tour:?
Exotic Atmosphere: Kashgar Old Town is filled with an exotic Moroccan-style charm, where tourists can feel the unique allure of the Western Regions, as if placed in a dreamland filled with history and culture.?
Southern Xinjiang Culture: As an important city in Xinjiang, Kashgar carries rich southern Xinjiang culture, attracting numerous tourists with its unique Islamic-style architecture and rich folk culture.?
Recommended Activities:?
Exploring the Old Town: Kashgar Old Town is a must-visit destination. Tourists can take a sightseeing bus for an overview of the old town before exploring it more slowly. If walking, it is recommended to enter from the East Gate and follow the main street to explore the eastern district, then cross Jiefang North Road to enter the western district, using the square in front of the Century-old Teahouse as the starting and ending point for exploring the western district.?
Recommended Photo Spots: The eastern district has Flowerpot Bazaar, Jiulongquan Street, Blacksmith Bazaar, Handicraft Bazaar, etc.; the western district has mosques, Oil Painting Street, Antique Street, etc. In addition, there are special photo spots such as Rainbow Alley, Cloth Bag Alley, and Century-old Teahouse, with surprises lurking in every corner.?
Food Experience: Kashgar’s cuisine is also a major highlight, with specialty dishes such as big plate chicken, naan-baked meat, baked stuffed buns, and hand-seized rice making people’s mouths water. Tourists can taste these authentic delicacies at local restaurants or night markets.?
Special Experiences:?
Travel Photography Services: There are many travel photography shops in the old town, where tourists can choose to rent a set of traditional Uyghur attire and take photos in various corners of the old town to commemorate this unforgettable trip.?
Cultural Interaction: In Kashgar Old Town, tourists can also participate in local cultural activities, such as watching the impressive opening ceremony performance and dancing with girls and boys dressed in traditional Uyghur attire, to deeply feel the local cultural atmosphere.?
Travel Tips:?
Respect Local Customs: Xinjiang is an ethnic minority-inhabited area, and tourists should respect local ethnic customs during their travels to avoid unnecessary trouble.?
Border Defense Permit Application: Mainland tourists planning to visit the border areas around Kashgar can apply for a Border Defense Permit at the Kashgar Administrative Service Center. The application process is free and efficient.?
Kashgar’s National Day tourism not only allows tourists to experience the exotic charm and the allure of southern Xinjiang’s culture, but also enables them to create unforgettable memories through food, travel photography, and cultural interactions.?