There are many scenic spots worth visiting in Kashgar tourism, among which Kashgar Old City and Xiangfei Tomb are must-visit locations**. Here are specific scenic spot recommendations:?
Kashgar Old City:?
Location: It is located in the center of Kashgar City, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, and is a traditional historic district with typical ancient Western Regions characteristics.?
Feature: It covers 18 tourist attractions in the old city’s core area, including the Id Kah Mosque, the Gaotai Residential Area, etc., encompassing geomorphic landscapes, water scenery, historic sites and relics, architectural facilities, human activities, and tourist commodities. Walking through the alleys of the ancient city, you can feel the strong ethnic customs and historical precipitation.?
Xiangfei Tomb:?
Location: It is located in Haohan Village, about 5 kilometers northeast of Kashgar City.?
Feature: It is an ancient architectural complex with a strong Uyghur cultural tradition, including a purification pool, temple gate, small mosque, main tomb chamber, scripture hall, large mosque, and garden. The Xiangfei Tomb attracts numerous tourists with its unique architectural style and mysterious historical legends.?
In addition, there are the following recommended scenic spots:?
Zhang Qian Silk Road Cultural Scenic Area: Located in Shule County, it was meticulously created to commemorate Zhang Qian, an outstanding diplomat of the Western Han Dynasty and the pioneer of the Silk Road. It is a great place to explore the traces of the thousand-year-old Silk Road.?
Baisha Lake: Half of it is white sand and the other half is lake water, pure and dreamy. It is recommended to go directly to the north shore, where you can capture scenes with wetlands, lawns, lake water, distant mountains, and other elements.?
Mushtagh Mountain: Known as the "Father of Glaciers", it is snow-covered all year round and wrapped in silver. It is one of the famous climbing destinations in Xinjiang. Tourists can choose to take a shuttle bus directly to the summit and then take a walk, or choose to ride horses or hike up the mountain to experience the joy of challenging themselves.?
Pamir Plateau: The mysterious and ancient Karakul Lake, a plateau lake, is located between the Mushtagh Mountain and Kongur Tagh. The sunrise and sunset views are extremely beautiful.?
These scenic spots each have their own unique characteristics, whether it be historical culture or natural scenery, they can all provide tourists with a fulfilling travel experience in Kashgar.?