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by JetsetterWanderer
May 27, 2024
"Northern Xinjiang for scenery, Southern Xinjiang for culture."
The wild Kashgar Bazaar—I'm absolutely in love! 🥹🥹
🌟 Super Simple Guide: Just follow this!
⏰ Time: All day every Wednesday (morning recommended, afternoons can be quite sunny)
📍 Location: Awati Township, Kashgar City (15km taxi ride from downtown, about 30 RMB; navigate to "Awati Township Bazaar")
💸 Cost: Around 20 RMB per person for a feast! Prices are unbelievably affordable 🥹
🚗 Transportation Tips
✅ Driving/Taxi: 20 minutes from Kashgar city center; park in the open spaces near the village entrance.
✅ Public Bus: Take Route 20 from Kashgar Old Town to "Awati Township Station," then walk 500 meters.
🍢 Must-Try Snacks | 10 RMB Legendary Street Food
1. Firewood Baked Dumplings in a Tandoor 💰2 RMB/piece
2. Tandoor Red Willow Skewers 💰10 RMB/skewer—longer than your arm! Sprinkled with cumin and chili powder, it's soul-stirringly delicious.
3. Highly recommended!! Summer hidden gems: figs (10 RMB for 6), cantaloupe slices (2 RMB per slice), flat peaches (10 RMB per kg), freshly squeezed pomegranate juice (10 RMB per cup)—absolutely refreshing!
📸 Cultural Photography: Insta-worthy shots everywhere
The entrance is a food zone, followed by areas selling nuts and leaves. There's also a live poultry trading section, a wood and hardware area, and a clothing section (you can find almost anything here).
❗Pro Tips
⚠️ Avoid wearing white shoes! Most paths are dirt roads.
⚠️ Sun protection essentials: sunglasses, hat, and sunscreen.
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