Kashgar has many tourist attractions worth visiting. Here are some main recommendations:?
1. Kashgar Old City?
Location: Located in the center of Kashgar City, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, it is a traditional historic district with typical ancient Western Regions characteristics.?
Feature: It covers 18 tourist attractions in the old city core area, including Id Kah Mosque, Gaotai Residences, and more, encompassing geological landscapes, water scenery, ruins, architectural facilities, human activities, tourist commodities, etc. Strolling through the alleys of the old city, you can feel the strong ethnic flavor and historical precipitate.?
2. Xiangfei Garden (Xiangfei Tomb)?
Location: Situated in Haohan Village, about 5 kilometers northeast of Kashgar City.?
Feature: It is an ancient building complex with strong Uyghur cultural traditions, including a purification pool, mosque gate, small mosque, main tomb chamber, scripture hall, large mosque, and garden. Its unique architectural style and mysterious historical legends attract numerous tourists.?
3. Zhang Qian Silk Road Cultural Scenic Area?
Location: Located in Shule County, this scenic area is meticulously created in honor of Zhang Qian, an outstanding diplomat of the Western Han Dynasty and the pioneer of the Silk Road.?
Feature: The scenic area carries rich historical culture and is a great place to explore the traces of the ancient Silk Road.?
4. Id Kah Mosque?
Location: Located inside Kashgar Old City.?
Feature: Known as a "beautiful and spectacular Islamic-style building", it is an important religious and cultural landmark in Kashgar City.?
5. Kashgar Museum?
Location: Inside Kashgar City.?
Feature: It showcases the historical culture, folk customs, and natural resources of Kashgar Prefecture, making it a great place to understand the history and culture of Kashgar.?
In addition, Kashgar also has numerous tourist attractions such as East Lake Park, Kashgar People’s Square, the Tomb of Yusuf Khas Hajip, Pantuo City, and Kashgar Ferris Wheel. Each attraction has its unique charm and cultural background, worth exploring one by one by tourists.?
In summary, Kashgar boasts a rich variety of tourist destinations. Whether you are a lover of historical culture or a pursuer of natural scenery, you can find your favorite tourist attractions here.?