Kashgar’s intraregional tourism boasts rich scenic spots, including Kashgar Old City Scenic Area, Id Kah Mosque, Xiangfei Tomb, Pamir Plateau, Jinhuyang National Forest Park, etc. Here are detailed introductions to some of the main tourist attractions in Kashgar’s intraregional area:?
Kashgar Old City Scenic Area (5A)?
Location: Located in the center of Kashgar City, covering multiple tourist attractions such as the old city core area and Id Kah Mosque.?
Characteristics: It is one of the largest existing adobe building groups in the world, with crisscross streets and lanes, buildings at different heights, and a strong Uyghur historical and cultural atmosphere.?
. Tourists can visit Uyghur residents, taste ethnic cuisine, and witness Uyghur customs and handmade crafts.?
Id Kah Mosque?
Location: Near the central square of Kashgar City?
Characteristics: It is the largest mosque in China, built in 1442 and with a history of over 600 years. It is an important place for Uyghur Muslims to conduct religious activities.?
Xiangfei Tomb (Apakhoja Tomb)?
Location: Located in the northeastern suburbs of Kashgar City?
Characteristics: It is famous for the long-circulating story of Xiangfei and is a historic and romantic tomb that attracts many tourists to visit.?
Pamir Plateau?
Location: Kashgar Prefecture?
Characteristics: The characteristics of high middle and low surroundings of Asian landform are fully embodied on the Pamir Plateau, which boasts magnificent natural scenery and unique ethnic culture.?
Jinhuyang National Forest Park (5A)?
Location: 40 kilometers southwest of Zepu County?
Characteristics: With a vast natural Populus euphratica forest covering an area of 12,000 mu, it is a rare tourist attraction on the southwestern edge of the Tarim Basin, featuring birds singing in spring, dense shade in summer, yellow leaves in autumn, and snow in winter.?
In addition, Kashgar also has many scenic spots worth visiting, such as Kashgar Grand Bazaar, Dawakun Desert Tourism Scenic Area, Mushtagh Peak, and Hongqilafu Pass.?
. Whether tourists prefer historical culture or natural scenery, they can find suitable tourism projects in Kashgar.?