When choosing between Kashgar and Urumqi for a Xinjiang tour, it mainly depends on personal travel preferences and itinerary arrangements.?
Kashgar is renowned for its profound historical culture and unique ancient city scenery. Kashgar City is a national historical and cultural city with famous attractions such as Kashgar Old City, Desert Oasis Ecological Park, and Xiangfei’s Ancestral Home. It is known as ‘If you haven’t visited Kashgar, you haven’t really been to Xinjiang’.?
. Kashgar Old City is divided into the East District and the West District. The East District is suitable for daytime visits, while the West District has a strong cultural atmosphere and is suitable for slow appreciation.?
. In addition, Kashgar also has a rich food culture. Although the air quality may not be as good as Urumqi, and the ancient city may be crowded and noisy, for tourists who love historical culture and ancient city scenery, Kashgar is undoubtedly an extremely attractive choice.?
As the capital of Xinjiang, Urumqi exhibits a more modern and diverse landscape. Urumqi has famous attractions such as Hongshan Park and Tianshan Heavenly Lake, as well as characteristic streets such as the Grand Bazaar and Xinjiang Folk Street. It is a great place for tourists to experience Xinjiang cuisine and shopping.?
. In addition, Urumqi has more flight options and more convenient transportation, but it is nearly 1,500 kilometers to Kashgar. If you have plenty of time and don’t mind a long journey, Urumqi can also be used as a starting point to visit the scenery along the way.?
In summary, Kashgar and Urumqi each have their unique charms and advantages. Tourists can choose based on their travel preferences and itinerary arrangements. If you prefer historical culture and ancient city scenery, Kashgar is recommended; if you are more fond of modern cities and convenient transportation, Urumqi is a good choice.?