Kashgar Old Town's 18 Must-Visit Photo Spots

Kashgar Old Town is picturesque, with every corner perfect for capturing stunning photos! Save these 18 photo spots for your next visit—they're guaranteed to make your shots stand out!

Photo Spot Route:
➊ Opening Ceremony
Held at the East Gate at 10:15 AM, 12:00 PM, and 6:00 PM daily.

❷ Flowerpot Bazaar
Turn left at the East Gate of Kashgar Old Town. Great for kids to experience pottery making ⚱️.

❸ Guli's Home
Located near the East Gate ⛩️. Entry fee: ¥30/person. Features unique courtyard-style architecture, performances 💃, and opportunities to sing and dance with Uyghur girls.

❹ Flower Hat Bazaar
A variety of exquisite flower hats 👒. You can even watch the hat-making process—hard to resist buying one!

❺ Century-Old Teahouse
A setting reminiscent of "The Kite Runner." Enjoy live music performances 🎷 by elderly musicians and traditional dance shows 🕺.

❻ Oil Painting Street
Near the Century-Old Teahouse 🕌. Filled with handmade crafts, art inns, and galleries 🖼️, creating a rich artistic atmosphere.

❼ Window of Kashgar
The archway design offers a strong sense of depth 👍, as if leading you into a vibrant and colorful world 🎨.

❽ "I Love Kashgar" Rainbow Street
Navigate to "That Time Slow Inn," and you'll spot the rainbow staircase 🌈 along the way.

❾ Kunlun Tower
Follow the rainbow staircase 🌈 all the way to the top. Turn back to see the TV tower 🗼.

❶⓿ Genggong Temple
Navigate to "That Time Slow Inn." A fusion of traditional Chinese architecture and Western-style aesthetics 🕌.

❶❶ Sky Garden
Navigate to "Silk Road Jade." Across from the green door 🚪, climb the stairs and turn left to reach the garden.

❶❷ Rainbow Alley & Bag Alley
Rainbow Alley features colorful grids that make for great photos 🟧. Bag Alley is across from Rainbow Alley, with the entire alley adorned with ethnic-style bags 🎨.

❶❸ Coffee Shop
Filled with vintage items ⚱️ and colorful windows. Both the interior and exterior are perfect for photography 📸.

❶❹ Handmade Carpet Shop
You'll find trees adorned with vibrant handmade carpets 🎨 throughout the alleys.

❶❺ Grandpa's Grandpa's Dad's Naan
The naan here is larger than your face 😂—crispy and fragrant.

❶❻ Id Kah Mosque
The largest mosque in China 🛕.

❶❼ Bayi Lord's Home
Entry fee: ¥30/person. Features traditional Uyghur-style architecture, perfect for photos.

❶❽ High Platform Residences
A place where Uyghur families have lived for generations 🏚. Filled with unique shops and alleys ideal for photography.

Every spot is incredibly photogenic! You'll capture amazing shots effortlessly!