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Trip.Best Top 14 Best Things to Do in Kashgar Prefecture [2024]
Explore the best things to do in Kashgar Prefecture! Uncover top activities and experiences for an unforgettable visit.
Updated Oct 2024
- 7.44.3/51137 Review"You can go to Xiangfei Garden to take a look. The road facing the east gate of the ancient city has been going down. It is about 3 kilometers. Halfway there is a lively fruit market (bus station) on the Internet. The garden is not too big. It is also a good place to walk slowly."Kashgar3.8 km from downtownHighlights: Located in the village of Haohan in the eastern outskirts of Kashgar, formerly known as Apak Khoja Mausoleum, the Tomb of Fragrant Concubines is a mausoleum of the famous Islamic family in Xinjiang. There is the legend that the Fragrant Concubines of Emperor Qianlong was buried here. The name was gradually spread, replacing the original name. In fact, there are tombs of a large family with several generations, and the Tomb of Fragrant Concubines is just one of them.Show Less
- 6.94.7/5963 ReviewFree
based on 36 reviews"The old man said well: "Not to Kashgar, not to Xinjiang. Not to the ancient city, not to Kashgar." This place must go to punch in because the scenery is beautiful, the environment is not bad, people feel relaxed and relaxed 🙃"Kashgar.Ancient City of Kashgar819m from downtown
No.1 of Family-friendly Attractions in Kashgar PrefectureHighlights: The ancient city of Kashgar is located in Xinjiang and has a history of several hundred years. It is one of the famous tourist attractions in Kashgar and even Xinjiang. Most of the buildings in the ancient city are full of unique styles. The streets are crisscrossed and have a unified style, which is very suitable for taking pictures. Tourists strolling in it seem to have walked into the exotic land of Central Asia, which is very spectacular. In addition, the ancient city of Kashgar is also an important filming location for the movie "The Kite Runner". You can come here to find familiar scenes in the movie.The old city of Kashgar is mainly composed of Id Kah Temple. It is an irregularly shaped urban area with a length and width of nearly 2 kilometers. There are many streets and alleys in the old city, where you can stroll around and take pictures along the way, which takes about half a day. The recommended route is to visit Id Kah Temple first, then travel east along Chasa Road, and end the tour at the high-rise residential buildings on the east side and Kashgar East Bazaar. In addition, many tourists who come to Kashgar will stay in the old city and spend a few days slowly savoring the historical charm here.Visiting the ancient city of Kashgar means appreciating the unique architecture and streets here. Most of the buildings in the ancient city have been renovated, and the houses are relatively new and intact, but the rich local customs have been retained during the renovation. Here you can see colored earth walls and brick walls, with round arches, colorful doors and windows and other special decorations, which are very beautiful and can be photographed along the way. In addition, if you want to experience more primitive and unique architecture, you can also visit the high-rise houses on the riverside on the east side of the ancient city.In addition to appreciating the architecture, many tourists will also visit the many special shops on the streets of the old city. Almost every street in the old city has its own theme, called a bazaar ("Bazaar" means market in Uyghur). Among them are Kantuman Bazar (Blacksmith Street), Dopa Bazar (Flower Hat Street), Flower Pot Bazar, Handicraft Bazar, Pottery Bazar, etc., each with its own characteristics, which can be seen along the way. There are also teahouses with special styles on the street, vendors selling special snacks such as grapes, naan, goat milk ice cream, etc., and you can also eat and stroll while shopping, which is very pleasant.In addition, there are some houses in the city that you can visit. Generally, there are instructions on the door of these houses. After entering, you can visit the interior of typical local houses, but you usually need to buy some household goods. On the streets of the old city, you can also see grandfathers basking in the sun and children playing, with a strong sense of life.There are several important attractions when visiting the ancient city. For example, the Id Kah Temple in the ancient city is one of the largest temples in the country. The temple has magnificent buildings, and the five daily prayers are even more grand, which can witness the strong religious atmosphere. The high-rise residential buildings on the east side of the ancient city are the preserved ancient city areas, and the mud houses and cross-street buildings are very unique. The Kashgar East Bazar (i.e. Kashgar Central and West Asia International Trade Market) across the river on the east side is a famous shopping mall in Kashgar, where many Xinjiang specialties and handicrafts such as dried fruits, silk products, essential oils, and Yingjisha knives are gathered.Show Less - 6.74.0/5571 ReviewFrom1130.17
based on 174 reviews"The mosque is not big, there is a courtyard after entering, and the church is the main hall of worship. The main hall looks quite big, there is a colonnade, only part of it can be entered. Although it feels average, I still have a look when I come, so as not to leave regrets!"Kashgar.Ancient City of Kashgar175m from downtownHighlights: The Id Kah Mosque is located in the heart of the old town of Kashgar and is one of the largest mosques in the country. There are many buildings in the temple that are spectacular and very Islamic, and you can visit them one by one. Here you can see the grand scene of the worship and feel the strong religious atmosphere. The Etihad Mosque is a courtyard-style temple. The main entrance to the east side of the temple is the huge Etihad Square, a landmark of Kashgar. There are many people in this big square in this casual game.Show Less - 6.34.8/5340 ReviewFree"One of the highlights in our South Xinjiang trip. In order to come in, we need to process the border pass. During that time, the line was a bit long so we have to wait for around 40 minutes. The good thing about the border pass center is they have clean toilet and sell oxygen which is recommended to buy when visiting Pamirs Plateau.There are a lot of stops / viewing deck to see the Pamirs Plateau. We can also see it from our car ride.Unfortunately we only pass by this area and didn't really have enough time to go down and visit the viewing deck.During my time of visit, there was really a long time of cars going into the viewing deck. Prepare to wait during peak period.I would recommend stay at least 2 days if want to see the different views of Pamirs Plateau.#100daysofsummer #xinjiang #xinjiangtravels"Tashkurgan>100 km from downtownNo.2 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Kashgar PrefectureHighlights: Pamirs Plateau is located in West China, extending across Tajikistan, China and Afghanistan. Consisting of East and West parts, Pamirs Plateau has a number of high mountains. East Pamirs is broad and level, formed by two mountain ranges oriented from northwest to southeast and a group of rivers, valleys, lakes and basins. West Pamirs is formed by multiple mountains and valleys running in parallel from northeast to southwest. West Pamirs is distinguished by its varied terrain, with high mountains and deep valleys.Show Less
- 6.24.2/5128 ReviewFrom584.57based on 5 reviews"It is worth seeing. Although the palace is not open and is still being renovated, it is also very meaningful to see this. The architectural style and meaning are different. The old city of Shache is very beautiful. The exotic architectural style is very beautiful. I like to study the architecture. The tiles are beautiful."Shache>100 km from downtownHighlights: The Mausoleum of the King of Yeerqiang Khan is also called Altun Mazar, "Altun" means "gold" in Chinese, and "Mazha" means "grave". The entire King's Mausoleum covers an area of 1,050 square meters. It was built in 1533 and then expanded for a hundred years to form today's scale. Inside the tomb are 11 generations of royal family members including the founder of the Yerkian Khanate. The Mausoleum of King Yeerqiang Khan has a unique style in terms of layout and pattern decoration. It is an excellent architectural art of Islam. It has important historical value for understanding the political, economic conditions, living habits and burial methods at that time. At present, this king's mausoleum is well preserved and open to the outside world. It is part of the Yeerqiang style tourist area in Shache County.Show Less
- 6.24.3/577 ReviewFrom1539.37"The Pamir Plateau scenic spot includes Stone City and Golden Grass Beach. Stone City mainly listens to the explanation and looks at the history. Stone City turns down to Golden Grass Beach. Golden Grass Beach is very beautiful, snowy mountains, reflections, golden wetlands, very beautiful, and filming."Tashkurgan>100 km from downtownHighlights: The Pamir Tourism Area is located in the western border of Xinjiang, China, and the eastern part of the Pamir Plateau. It is the only way for the ancient Silk Road's southern and central routes to West Asia, South Asia and Europe. In the Tang Dynasty, the Congling Shouzhuo City was set up here, and in the Yuan Dynasty, a post station was set up here. The Pamir Tourism Area is rich in tourism resources and beautiful scenery. The world-famous ancient stone city ruins, the unique Tajik customs and culture, the fascinating national wetland park Jincaotan, the long-standing Silk Road culture, the exotic and precious plateau creatures, and the harmonious coexistence of man and nature. It integrates the magnificent plateau natural scenery, profound historical culture and rich folk customs, and has become a civilized tourist destination. The overall planning area of the Pamir Tourism Area is 3.1 square kilometers, consisting of five major areas: the tourist service center, the ancient stone city ruins, the intangible cultural heritage display area, the wetland park Jincaotan, and the Caiyun People Folk Village. In 2014, it was awarded the title of "International Plateau Customs Tourism Destination" and "China Red Tourism Border Culture Experience Site" by the National Tourism Administration. In 2019, the national AAAAA-level tourist area was successfully established. With the support of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the People's Republic of China, the Department of Culture and Tourism of the Autonomous Region, and the leaders of Shenzhen's aid to Xinjiang, the popularity and reputation of the Pamir Tourist Area have continued to increase, and the number of tourists received by the Attraction has continued to rise year by year. Taxkorgan County will use the strength and wisdom of the entire county to try its best to build the Pamir Tourist Attraction into an ecological city, cultural place, and happy post station on the Silk Road, so that the place where civilizations meet can regain its splendor.Show Less
- 6.24.3/5220 ReviewFrom1480.91"There are four or five stops in the park one-way shuttle bus (💰 20), there are also carriages, bicycles, you can choose on demand, personally think that walking, carriages, shuttle buses are the best. Bicycles have to consider parking problems by themselves. As the first wave of entering the scenic spot, you can take pictures of the unmanned autumn scenery that is slightly bright. The scenery is beautiful and the mood is calmed down. The first and second stops are the most beautiful. If you don't take too many photos and stop for too long, two and a half hours are enough."Zepu>100 km from downtownNo.1 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Kashgar PrefectureHighlights: Jinhuyang National Forest Park is located in the southwest of Zepu County. It is a rare beautiful scenic area on the southwestern edge of the Tarim Basin. It truly deserves its status as a national tourist scenic area. In the immense stretch of Southern Gobi, there is a vast expanse including a natural populus euphratica forest, populus euphratica, clear water, oasis and Gobi, showing the people of the world a picture of the unique scenery of the outskirt.Show Less
- 6.04.1/5149 ReviewFrom1402.97"General scenic spots, when we went, there were no people, riding horses, horses were not obedient, I don't know if it was too hot. There was nothing to play, just turned around and left, feeling that the attractions that can not be ignored."Yopurga County>100 km from downtownHighlights: Dawakun Desert Scenic Area has a natural flowing lake with an area of more than 20,000 mu, and 2 million mu of desert surrounds the lake. It can be said that the sand and water are interdependent, and the blue waves are rippling. Newly built European-style villas, Uyghur-style yurts and ethnic style gardens dot the lakeside. In summer, the lake is shimmering, and the shadows of boats are dotted on the vast lake. The sound of yacht motors and the laughter of tourists break the eternal silence. On both sides of the lake, unique European-style villas and Xinjiang Uyghur-style yurts, ethnic restaurants, tourist Souvenir shops, and style gardens have been built. In summer, the lake is shimmering, and the shadows of boats are dotted on the vast lake. The motors of yachts and the laughter of tourists break the eternal silence of the desert. On the beach by the lake, people enjoy sunbathing to their heart's content, and under colorful parasols, tourists enjoy their time. In this vast desert, riding a camel to watch the sunrise and sunset is a great experience. Standing at the edge of the desert, the 1,000-square-meter Dastan Ancient City Palace Ruins, after a strong wind, reveal red, yellow, and blue pottery fragments and ancient coins from the quicksand, giving people a sense of treasure hunting in the quiet and nostalgic atmosphere. Here, you can fully appreciate the magical desert scenery; enjoy the Uyghur and Tajik folk songs and dances; visit the unique animal husbandry base; see the thousand-year-old willow king, thousand-year-old poplar king, Dawakun Lake and other natural and cultural landscapes, and feel the beautiful and moving stories of various scenic spots and folk tales. Undoubtedly, the vast desert and the lake lying quietly in the desert are the dazzling scenery of Yuepuhu County in the southwestern border of Xinjiang. On the land of Yuepu Lake, there is the "Willow King" with a crown coverage area of 1.2 acres and a tree circumference of 7 meters. It has survived for more than 300 years; there is the "Poplar King" that has grown for 1,800 years and it takes five people holding hands to surround its trunk; and there is a primitive poplar forest with groups of hares, foxes, and birds leaping around.Show Less
- 5.84.5/5120 ReviewFrom1364"Maybe this year's weather is relatively late, the color of the Populus euphratica forest in the scenic spot is only half yellow. But it is more spectacular and beautiful in proportion to the lake next to it. In general, the viewability of this scenic spot is good."Maralbexi>100 km from downtownNo.3 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Kashgar PrefectureHighlights: The Red Bay is located in the 14th village of Anakule Township, Bachu County, east of Kashgar, about 12 kilometers away from Bachu County. The natural scenery in the scenic area is beautiful, with green reeds and gentle rivers, and many lush Populus euphratica are scattered around the water. It is very rare in the Kashgar area where the Gobi is full, and the photo tour is very good. In addition to enjoying the natural scenery, the location of the scenic spot is also the place where the Silk Road Ancient Road passes. There are beacon towers, ancient roads and other ruins to watch. There is a water park built by the river, where you can enjoy the fun of playing with water. There are also buildings such as Yunyang Memorial Hall in the scenic spot, which can be visited one by one.Show Less
- 5.74.6/537 Review"Very shocking, it is recommended for every Chinese person to be energetic! It is very cold and windy and needs to wear more clothes. Take the shuttle bus to reach the destination in 15 minutes, you can bring your own flag to take pictures, or you can buy it in the small store above."Tashkurgan>100 km from downtownHighlights: The Khunjerab Pass is located in Tashkurgan County, Weijiashi Prefecture, Xinjiang, among the snow-capped mountains of the Pamir Plateau. It is a land passage between China and Pakistan. With an average altitude of more than 5,000 meters, it is an important gateway for China to South Asia and Europe. It is the highest national gate in the world and a tribute project for the 60th anniversary of the founding of New China. The Khunjerab Pass is a Class I port approved by the state for opening to the outside world. It was officially opened on May 1, 1985. The Khunjerab Pass Attraction was rated as a national AAAA-level Attraction on June 25, 2021.Show Less
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