Travel Kashgar Itinerary:5 days Must-do list in Kashgar

Day 1 | Morning

Tomb of the Fragrant Concubine

Opening Hours: Open from 9:30am-8:30pm

Ticket Price: 30 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: Ayutthaya Road, Kashi City, Kashgar

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.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: really interesting stop! make sure to go around and look at the two old mosques at the back. recommended!

Maqbool ahmed: It's a good place to visit but you can't see anything interesting inside

Day 1 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Kashgar Old Town.

Kashgar Old Town

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 4-4 Hours

Location: No.10, Yawage Road, Kashgar City, Kashgar Region

Kashi Old Town is located in the center of Kashgar City, Xinjiang. It has a history of 100 years and is a representative of Kashgar and Uyghur cultural classics. It is also one of the famous tourist attractions in Kashgar and Xinjiang. Most of the buildings in the old city are full of Islamic and Uighur styles. The streets are criss-crossed and uniform in style, making them ideal for taking pictures. Visitors stroll through it, as if walking into the exotic areas of Central Asia, it feels amazing.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: Fascinating old town being renovated for tourists to walk and take photos. The influence of Islam, Indian, ancient Greek and Chinese can be seen here in the design of houses. We walked into one of the small roads and walked through others roads to view and admire, were getting lost as there was no way out but the roads finally led us to main street. Not possible to get lost here. We can see houses having air conditioners which look half modern and half ancient. Children were on bicycle and played together. Their faces don’t look like Chinese you have seen in other parts of China. The visit can be done in 2 to 3 hours in leisure. They said if you don’t go to Kashgar, you haven’t been to Xinjiang yet. We really enjoy staying in Kashgar, so special, so peaceful and rich in culture.

Jovanna1125: Beautiful place. It is renewed place but still has its spirit. Many alleys you want to walk in. Everywhere food. You want to try everything. Fruits, coffee, baklava, kavas. It is must see place.

Day 1 | Evening

Don’t forget to book Radisson Blu Hotel Kashgar in advance, because all the tourists head to Kashgar Old Town love staying at it.

Radisson Blu Hotel Kashgar

Radisson Blu Kashgar has the first international five-star hotel in Kashgar and become a distinguished landmark. The hotel is conveniently located just 15 kilometers from Kashgar airport and situated adjacent to Asia’s largest traditional marketplace，“The Grand Bazaar.” Guest further enjoy close proximity to a number of scenic attractions, including Abakh Hoja Tomb,Id Kah Mosque,Karakul Lake,The Stone City and Three Immortals Buddhist Caves. With Radisson Blu’s world-renowned “Yes I Can!” service culture, you are assured a world-class hospitality during your stay with us, whether traveling for business or on holiday.

Day 2 | Morning

Id Kah Mosque

Opening Hours: 10:30-19:30 (14:00-16:30 is not visited during the week).

Ticket Price: 45 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-2 Hours

Location: North Jiefang Road, Kaxgar, KashgarXinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Jiefang North Road, Thirsty Camel Tours 844000

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.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Annavi: Nice mosque, even though not big at all

Trip.com User: i love this amazing place

Day 2 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Id Kah Mosque, don’t forget pay a visit to Pantuo City.

Pantuo City

Opening Hours: Open from 9:00am-8:00pm

Ticket Price: 30 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-2 Hours

Location: Kashgar City, Kashgar Region

Panlu City is located on the bank of the Tuman River in the southeastern suburbs of Kashgar City, also known as the "Esquesa" City. At the beginning of this century, the Frenchman Percy Hexihe visited this site for field survey. At that time, the city wall was built along the two sections of the north and west. The north wall was 287 meters long, the awakening wall was 205 meters long, and the wall foundation was about 7 meters thick. The plane of the city is approximately a trapezoid, covering a total area of nearly 20 acres. Today, most of the ruins are occupied by factories, with only a section of the old city ruins about 8 meters long and nearly 3 meters high. Panyu City is the ruins of the castle where Ban Chao, a famous general of the Eastern Han Dynasty, was stationed here for 17 years. Banchao used Panyu City as a base to fight against Xinu, support the Western Regions, restore the central government's rule over the Western Regions, and reopen the Silk Road. the road. Now, Panlu City has been built on the site of the original ancient city, covering an area of 14.5 acres. With the statue of Ban Chao as the center, 36 statues of warriors are symmetrical along the Shinto. There is a large-scale semicircular relief screen wall with a length of 36 meters and a height of 9 meters. Pavilions, stone arches, city walls, beacon towers and other buildings.

Day 2 | Evening

Don’t forget to book Kashgar Nanjiang Global Port International Hotel in advance, because all the tourists head to Pantuo City love staying at it.

Kashgar Nanjiang Global Port International Hotel

The Kashgar Nanjiang Global Port International Hotel is an ideal spot for travelers wanting to discover the city. The Kashgar Nanjiang Global Port International Hotel is an ideal choice for travelers who want to take in the sights and sounds of Kashgar.

The hotel is only 11km from Kashgar Railway Station and 16km from Kashi Airport, giving guests a number of convenient transportation options. The nearby area boasts an abundance of attractions including The Former Russian Consulate in 1890, ShuFu ShangYeJie and Kaxgar Zoo (North Gate) .

When guests have some time on their hands they can make use of the onsite facilities. This Kashgar hotel provides parking on site.

Our guests rate this hotel as one of the best hotels for cleanliness. Perfect for those working on the move, this hotel caters to a large number of business guests.

Day 3 | Morning

Sanxiandong Scenic Area

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: 20 RMB

Location: 18 km north of the cliff on the south bank of the Boshkangmu River, Kashgar City

Sanxiandong Scenic Area is an ancient Buddhist cave site. According to textual research, it was excavated at the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty. It is a cave preserved in the western part of my country as far as we know, and it is also the only remaining Buddhist relic in the ancient Shule area. It is extremely precious. Because the river bank is steep, about 20 meters above the ground, it is difficult to climb. The entrances of the caves are all rectangular, and the opening in the middle is slightly larger, 2.25 meters high and 2 meters wide. The three holes are equally divided into two rooms, front and back. The front room is 4 meters long and wide, and about 2.5 meters high. The back room is smaller; it is about half of the front room. Both the front and rear rooms are of vertical roll top type. In the middle cave, the frescoes have not been preserved due to the reconstruction in the Qing Dynasty, and only a stone statue of Sakyamuni still remains in the middle of the back room. The grotto on the west side, with exposed stone and vertical and horizontal chisel marks on the wall, seems to be an unfinished cave. Only the grotto on the east side preserves precious frescoes and caissons. There are more than 70 Buddha statues of different sizes around the cave wall. The caisson at the top of the cave is a lotus flower, and there are sitting Buddhas with a height of 50 cm on each side. Inside is a seated Buddha, wearing a cassock with a checkered pattern, painted in sapphire blue and ochre. This kind of clothing is unique to the early frescoes. There is a portrait of a standing Buddha in the back room, which is beautiful in shape. The upper body of the Buddha statue is exposed, and the lower body is painted with horizontal stripes of green, blue and red, which is quite rare in Buddhist portraits.

Day 3 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at Sanxiandong Scenic Area, you can head to Xiao Yalang Water Park, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

Xiao Yalang Water Park

Ticket Price: 85 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1.0 Days

Location: Turn right at 200 meters diagonally opposite the Traffic Approval Bureau of Shenka Avenue, Kashi City

Kashgar Xiao Yalang Water Park has a tsunami pool, lazy river, rainbow slide, sky swing, giant beast bowl, big water village, big horn, children's water play area, etc., which integrates water entertainment, land leisure tourism, and specialty catering. Fun carnival.

Day 3 | Evening

Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at Xiao Yalang Water Park? Luxemon Qinibagh Hotel is one of your top choices.

Luxemon Qinibagh Hotel

The LUXEMON QINIBAGH HOTEL Kashgar Prefecture (Kashi Zunmao Qiniwake Jiudian) is 21 minutes' drive from Kashgar Airport and 14 minutes' from Kashi Railway Station. This hotel used to be the British Consulate General in Kashgar.This Kashgar hotel has a variety of guestrooms and suites to meet different needs. Rooms are equipped with international long distance phones.Diners can take their pick from the Chinese and Western restaurant and lobby bar.For guests traveling on business, there are meeting rooms with a capacity from 10 to 500 guests, all complete with advanced meeting facilities.Guests after a busy day can get socialized with friends in the night club, sing their heart out in the karaoke rooms, or stay active in the swimming pool.

Day 4 | Morning

Xinjiang Western Region Folk Custom Garden

Opening Hours: Open from 10:30am-6:30pm

Ticket Price: 10 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Hours

Location: East side of Xiaoyalang Reservoir in Kashi

Xinjiang Western Regions Folk Customs Park is located on the east side of Xiaoyalang Reservoir in Kashgar City. In the one-piece yurt covering an area of 1,020 square meters, the 1.2-meter-high and 48-meter-long golden murals briefly describe the biographies and stories of historical celebrities in Kashgar for thousands of years. It is for tourists who come to Kashgar for a short time to learn about Kashgar as soon as possible. of the expo.

Day 4 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Xinjiang Western Region Folk Custom Garden, don’t forget pay a visit to Gaotai Ancient Homes.

Gaotai Ancient Homes

Opening Hours: 9:30-20:30

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: Tuman Road, Kaxgar, Kashgar Region

Gaotai Residence is located at the northeastern end of the old city of Kashgar. It is a Uyghur ethnic settlement built on a loess cliff with a height of more than 40 meters and a length of more than 800 meters. It has a history of 600 years. A great landscape. The area is built on a cliff and has nearly 600 households. The houses are built of mud and poplar, and look loose, but they are solid, and many are hundreds of years old. Across the river from the modern Kashgar New Town, the old town is significantly higher. Gaoya existed two thousand years ago, and Uyghur ancestors built houses here more than one thousand years ago. According to legend, Ban Chao and Geng Gong, the famous generals of the Eastern Han Dynasty, left their footprints here. In the middle of the ninth century AD, when the Kashgar Khan Dynasty, the palace was built on the north side of this high cliff. The Uyghurs in Gaotai dwellings live together from generation to generation. The houses are built on cliffs, and the family population increases by one generation, so they add a floor to the houses of their ancestors. In this way, from generation to generation, houses are connected to houses, buildings are connected to buildings, and these houses are stacked one after another. Most of them are earth houses, but there are also many newly built brick houses. There are more than 50 alleys extending in all directions, criss-crossing, criss-crossing, up and down, and up and down. There are many old houses and mosques that have been around for hundreds of years. Gaotai dwellings are praised by Chinese and foreign tourists as the "Uyghur Living Folk Museum", which is the connotation of Kashgar, a famous historical and cultural city in China. Gaotai dwellings are not only an excellent place for Uyghur traditional handicraft production, but also a palace of Uyghur landscaping, sculpture and painting art.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: Very interest special door full color and nice#lovechina #ChefRangsima #scenicspotguide

Day 4 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Gaotai Ancient Homes, H Hotel (shache Government Affairs Center Branch) nearby is the best place to stay.

H Hotel (shache Government Affairs Center Branch)

The H Hotel (shache Government Affairs Center Branch) is a great choice for guests looking for accommodation in Shache, having been recently opened in 2022.

With Shache Railway Station just 2km away and Shache Airport only 26km away, transportation is very convenient. With multiple attractions nearby including 莎車縣非物質文化遺產博覽園, ShaChe DiYiJie and Mausoleum of Amani Shah Khan, guests will find plenty to keep themselves occupied.

When guests have some time on their hands they can make use of the onsite facilities. This Shache hotel provides parking on site.

There's never a dull moment at this hotel, our guests indicate that the facilities are excellent.

Day 5 | Morning

Kashgar Grand Bazaar

Opening Hours: Open from 11:00am-8:00pm

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 3-4 Hours

Location: Near No. 218, Aizirete Road, Kashgar City

Bazaar means market in Uighur language. Kashgar was an important city on the ancient Silk Road and one of the main commodity distribution centers at that time. The full name of Kashgar Grand Bazaar is "Kashgar Central and Western Asia International Trade Market". The locals call it Dongmen Grand Bazaar. It has a history of more than 2,000 years. market. There are many bazaars in Kashgar, distributed in urban and rural areas, but the more famous one is the Dongmen Grand Bazaar. Before 1992, the Kashi Grand Bazaar was only open on Sundays, so foreign tourists and foreign tourism materials still refer to this bazaar as "Sunday Grand Bazaar", but now it is open every day. There are 21 markets in the East Gate Grand Bazaar, with more than 4,000 fixed sales stalls and a food street, with a daily flow of more than 100,000 people. Bazaar has a complete range of commodities, a wide variety, and more than 9,000 types of commodities. There are all kinds of local specialties, handicrafts, daily necessities, fruits and vegetables, production materials, and livestock in Kashgar and Xinjiang. It can be said that this is a place that reflects the local folk customs and customs.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Asad Maqbool Lahore: kashgar grand bazaar is very old famous bazaar in Kashgar. i always come to kashgar and visit this bazar. so many old beautiful and famous products are available there.

Maqbool ahmed: Worth to visit but not early morning because most of the shops were closed till 10:30 am so better to visit in the late afternoon

Day 5 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Kashgar Grand Bazaar, don’t forget pay a visit to Kashgar Commercial Pedestrian Street.

Kashgar Commercial Pedestrian Street

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: Renmin W Rd, Kashi Shi, Kashi Diqu, Xinjiang Weiwuerzizhiqu, China

Kashgar Commercial Pedestrian Street is located in the center of Kashgar, about 100 meters away from Nanjiang New Century Department Store on Renmin Road, mainly for shopping such as clothes, bags and mobile phones.

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