Kashi boasts numerous tourist attractions worth visiting. Here are some major recommendations:?
1. Kashi Old City?
Location: Located in the center of Kashi 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’s core area, including the Id Kah Mosque and Gaotai Residences, encompassing geological landscapes, water scenery, historic sites, architectural facilities, human activities, and tourist commodities. Visitors can stroll through the alleys of the ancient city, experiencing the ancient Uyghur residences and the rich ethnic customs and historical depths.?
2. Xiangfei Tomb (Xiangfei Garden)?
Location: Situated in Haohan Village, approximately 5 kilometers northeast of Kashi City.?
Feature: It is an ancient architectural complex with rich Uyghur cultural traditions, including a purification pool, temple gate, small mosque, main tomb chamber, scripture hall, large mosque, and garden. Its unique architectural style and mysterious historical legends attract numerous visitors.?
3. Zhang Qian Silk Road Cultural Scenic Area?
Location: Located in Shule County, it is elaborately crafted in honor of Zhang Qian, an outstanding diplomat of the Western Han Dynasty and the founder of the Silk Road.?
Feature: The scenic area may contain historical artifacts, exhibitions, and commemorative facilities related to Zhang Qian and the Silk Road, making it an excellent place to learn about the history and culture of the Silk Road.?
4. Dawakun Desert Tourism Scenic Area?
Feature: As a 4A scenic area in Kashi Prefecture, Dawakun Desert is renowned for its vast desert landscape and unique desert tourism experience. Visitors can enjoy exciting activities such as desert biking and sandboarding here.?
5. Other recommended scenic spots?
Wooden Ji crater, Baisha Lake, Pamir Plateau, Takman Wetland, Wakhan Corridor, Hongqilapu Port, Panlong Ancient Road, Aoyitake Red Canyon, and other scenic spots in Kashi Prefecture are also worth visiting. Each of them possesses unique natural scenery and human landscapes.?
In summary, Kashi Prefecture boasts rich tourism resources, catering to both history and culture enthusiasts and natural scenery explorers, who can all find suitable tourist destinations here.?