Ancient City Keeping the Strongest Uyghur Customs (2024)

Kashgar in the southwest of Xinjiang is one of China’s westernmost cities, adjacent to Kizilsu to the northwest, Aksu to the northeast, Hotan to the east, Tajikistan to the west, Afghanistan and Pakistan to the southwest. Neighboring countries include Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and India.

2,100 years ago, whether the merchants passed the Pamirs from west to east or crossed the edge of the Taklimakan Desert on the east of Kashgar, this city is an ideal resting place and an ideal trade center for goods exchange. This has also made Kashgar the millennium ancient city. The essence of Uyghur folk customs, culture, art, architectural style, and traditional economy are all condensed in this city. The old city of Kashgar is the soul of the city, covering the Id Kah Mosque, the largest mosque in Xinjiang, thirteen of the main streets and the hundreds of alleys. Many historic sites are kept well in urban Kashgar. Lying in the northeastern corner is the Kashgar Bazaar, the biggest international market in northwestern Xinjiang, where you can buy some souvenirs, local specialties and goods from near countries and enjoy local delicacies.

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As an important trading center of ancient Silk Road, Kashgar is a place with strong tinge of ethnic custom, and rich in historical and natural resources. It is well know as a top tourist destination in west China. There are so many charming places to visit, such as Abakh Khoja Tomb, Id Kah Mosque, Karakul Lake, kashgar Bazaar, Kashgar Old Town, Stone City and Three Immortals Buddhist Caves.

Other Scenic Spots: Kunlun Mountains, K2 Mountain, Mt. Kongur, Yarhant River, Kashgar River

How to Get to Kashgar

Kashgar Airport, located about 10 kilometers (about 6 miles) north of city center, is capable of accommodating incoming and outgoing flights to destinations both domestic and international, including Urumqi, Hotan, Kuqa, Aksu, Kirghizia, Islamabad, Osh, Andijan and Uzbekistan. Kashgar Railway Station, only about 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) away from the city center, has daily trains running to and from Urumqi. It is also easily accessible by long-distance bus to go to other cities in and around Xinjiang from this city. Traveling around the city, the city-bus and taxi are good options.

Shache Airport ia located in Xianglan’gan Village of Shache County in Kashgar City, 21 kilometers (13 miles) away from the center of county. From Shache Airport, passengers can fly from/to Urumqi, Hotan, Korla and Kashgar.

Weather

Mainly a continental climate; long periods of sunshine and little rainfall; vary greatly with topography as plain climate, desert climate and mountain climate; frost-free period of 215 days; short warm winter and long cool summer; vary considerably between day and night; clear four seasons; average temperature: 11.8 C annually with the lowest of -24.4 C and the highest of 40.1 C; rainfall:61.5 mm annually.

The best time to pay a visit is between August andOctober when the sky is blue and there is blossom and fruit on the trees. It is recommended that you wear a light top with long sleeves and a hat for protection from strong UV radiation.

Tashkirgan Permit

Bus from Kashgar to Bishkek

Travel to Kashgar and Tashkorgan for May 1-5 holidays

Are foreigners who are living/working in China allowed to travel to Kashgar and Tashkorgan for May 1-5, 2020 holidays without 14-day quarantine?

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