Kashgar Old City Scenic Area Travel Guide

Kashgar

Scenic spot introduction:

Kashgar Old City Scenic Area is located in the center of Kashgar city. It has a history of hundreds of years. It is the most classic representative of Kashgar and Uyghur culture. It is also one of the most famous tourist attractions in Kashgar and even Xinjiang. The streets and lanes in the old city are criss-crossed, and many traditional houses have a history of hundreds of years. It is the only labyrinth-like city block in China that features Islamic culture.

Attractions distribution:

The scenic area of the old city of Kashgar includes the Tomb of Mahmud Kashgari, the Mohr Pagoda, the Id Khar Mosque, the Kowloon Spring, Panlu City, Gaotai Residential Houses, the Central and Western Asia International Market, and Yusuf Haas. ·Hajifu's Tomb, streets, Xiangfei's hometown, Leining City, Sanxian Cave, Russian Consulate in Kashgar, shops, century-old teahouses, etc.

Scenic spot qualifications:

National 5A scenic spot

Scenic spot features:

Leisure, culture, sightseeing, ancient city, characteristic streets

Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China>Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region>Kashgar Prefecture>Kashgar City

How to get there:

Bus route: Take bus No. 11 and get off at Yawak Station.

Driving route: Just take Yavag Road in the city.

Scenic area map:

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Tickets

Kashgar Old Town ticket prices:

No tickets

Scenic area opening hours:

All day

Travel Tips

Travel Notes of Travellers:

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Best time to visit:

All seasons

Shopping recommendations:

(Specialties) Grapes, red dates, walnuts, fennel, melon, etc.

(Gourmet food) Roast whole lamb, Nang pit barbecue, baked buns, pilaf, stewed vegetables, stuffed rice sausage, etc.