Kashgar in Xinjiang is a tourist attraction full of historical heritage and folk customs.?
Kashgar City is located in the southwest of Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and serves as the political, economic, and cultural center of the Kashgar Prefecture. It is also a national historical and cultural city and an excellent tourist city in China. The terrain here is high in the north and low in the south, with a warm temperate continental arid climate and four distinct seasons, offering rich natural and cultural landscapes.?
Kashgar Old City is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Kashgar and one of the largest existing earth-constructed building clusters in the world. Most of the buildings within the old city are earth-wood and brick-wood structures, with styles that blend architectural features from Central Asia, West Asia, and other places, exuding a strong ethnic flavor. As tourists stroll through, they can feel the rich historical atmosphere and unique folk customs. The Id Kah Mosque within the old city is the largest mosque in Xinjiang, featuring typical Muslim architectural style, while the Gaotai Residential Area is located on a long, hundreds-of-meters-high loess cliff at the southeast end of Kashgar Old City, where the alleys of Uyghur residents are filled with unique ethnic flavor.?
In addition, Kashgar has many other attractions worth visiting, such as Zhang Qian Silk Road Cultural Scenic Area in Shule County, where one can explore the traces of the ancient Silk Road and feel the profoundness of history. The Kashgar Prefecture also boasts natural landscapes such as Baisha Lake, Muztagh Glacier Park, and Tahman Wetland, as well as unmissable tourist attractions such as the Dragon’s Spine Ancient Road and Bandir Blue Lake in Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County.?
While traveling in Kashgar, tourists can also taste local specialty foods such as baked buns, hand-grabbed mutton, sheep hooves, and more. These delicious foods are dazzling and attract tourists to indulge in a feast. At the same time, tourists can visit folk experience sites such as "Guli’s Home" to closely feel the folk culture of Kashgar, enjoy song and dance performances, and experience the hospitality of the locals.?
In summary, Kashgar in Xinjiang is a tourist attraction that combines history, culture, nature, and cuisine. Whether tourists prefer historical culture or natural landscapes, they can find their own fun here.?