Traveling to Kashgar in February is a good choice, as you can experience its unique cultural atmosphere and natural scenery. Here are some detailed travel suggestions:?
Attraction Recommendations:?
Kashgar Old Town: This is a landmark attraction in Kashgar. In February, there are relatively few tourists, so you can leisurely stroll through every corner of the old town and feel the precipitation of history. Many popular photo spots within the old town do not require tickets, and shops that are open in winter, such as Old Town Coffee and Old Town Tea House, can also let you experience the local leisurely life.?
Aytake Red Valley: Located beside National Highway G314 in Akto County, Kizilsu Kirghiz Autonomous Prefecture, it is an excellent destination that combines natural scenery with cultural landscapes. Red Valley currently does not require tickets, and it takes about 1.5 hours to get there from downtown Kashgar, making it ideal for short trips.?
Transportation Guide:?
Heading to Kashgar Old Town: Kashgar Airport is not far from the city center, and the taxi fare is about 20 yuan. If you choose public transportation, you can take Bus Line 1 outside the airport and get off at Guzhal Station, with a fare of 1-2 yuan.?
Heading to Aytake Red Valley: You can rent a car or drive yourself and navigate to Red Canyon. It takes about 1.5 hours to get there from downtown Kashgar. After seeing the 1583 boundary marker, there is a parking lot 200 meters ahead, and you can walk a short distance to see it.?
Lodging Suggestions:?
Within the old town, you can choose to stay at a guesthouse or youth hostel, such as the Tingbo Pamir Youth Hostel. Outside the old town, the Zefei Hotel (Kashgar Old Town Branch) is also a good choice, especially if you want to take photos of the old town scenery, you can book a high-floor room close to the old town.?
The Pullman International Hotel Kashgar Old Town is also very convenient, with complete dining and entertainment facilities nearby, and provides free airport shuttle services.?
Food Experience:?
In the old town, don’t forget to visit the century-old tea house and enjoy a leisurely afternoon. Kashgar’s cuisine is also a major highlight, and you can try the local specialty dishes, but also pay attention to food hygiene.?
Travel Tips:?
The temperature in Kashgar in February is relatively low, so remember to bring warm clothing. At the same time, pay attention to preventing altitude sickness, drink plenty of water, and maintain good rest.?
Drones are prohibited from flying in Kashgar, so bring your camera to capture the beautiful scenery.?
From February 9th to 24th, 57 state-owned scenic spots among the 69 A-grade scenic spots in Kashgar that meet the opening conditions will implement a free ticket policy for the benefit of the people, which can save a lot of expenses.?
In summary, traveling to Kashgar in February allows you to experience its unique cultural atmosphere and natural scenery, and there are also many promotional activities to participate in. I hope these suggestions can help you plan an unforgettable trip to Kashgar.?