The recommended itinerary for a 3-day trip to Kashgar is as follows:?
Day 1: Kashgar Old Town and Xiangfei Garden?
Morning: After arriving in Kashgar, you can choose to take a taxi or public transportation directly to Kashgar Old Town. The old town is divided into East City and West City. East City is livelier. It is recommended to stroll through various alleys, experience the houses where locals live, and feel the unique Western Regions atmosphere.?
Afternoon: Visit Xiangfei Garden, an important attraction in Kashgar. The ticket price is moderate. The main building in the garden is the tomb of Xiangfei’s family, and there are also mosques and other buildings. You can learn about the funeral customs in Kashgar and Uyghur culture.?
Evening: Find a local restaurant in the old town to taste the special delicacies of Kashgar, such as oil-fried noodles.?
Day 2: One-day tour of the Pamir Plateau?
Morning: Book a one-day tour of the Pamir Plateau in advance to visit Baisha Lake and Karakul Lake. Baisha Lake has beautiful scenery, but the wind is strong, so bring a jacket.?
. Karakul Lake is known as the sacred lake under Mount Muztag Ata. The lake water is clean and blue, and it is extremely beautiful.?
Afternoon: Continue to explore other attractions on the Pamir Plateau. If possible, you can experience plateau activities such as horse riding or yak riding.?
Evening: Return to Kashgar city and choose a comfortable hotel to stay and rest.?
Day 3: One-day tour of Yarkant or Aytake Red Mountain?
Plan A: Go to Yarkant to watch the performance of the Twelve Mumnams and experience the folk culture of Kashgar. At the same time, you can customize an Edelweiss silk dress in Yarkant as a souvenir.?
Plan B: Drive to Aytake Red Mountain to admire the red mountains and fantastic natural scenery. It is suitable for photography enthusiasts.?
Evening: Enjoy your last dinner in Kashgar city. You can choose to try Sichuan or Hunan cuisine restaurants to bring a perfect end to your Kashgar trip.?
During the three days of traveling in Kashgar, in addition to the recommended itinerary above, you can also arrange other activities according to your personal interests and time, such as visiting Kashgar University, Kashgar Museum, etc.?
. At the same time, pay attention to sunscreen and warmth, as the ultraviolet rays in Kashgar are strong, and the temperature in the plateau area fluctuates greatly.?
. In addition, if you need to go to border areas such as Taxkorgan County, you need to apply for a border defense certificate in advance.?