Must-Visit Attraction in Kashgar Region

Ultimate Walking Guide to Kashgar Old City! Step into a Millennium of Central Asian Charm in an Instant 🕌

Why Go:
The pinnacle of exotic vibes! A living fossil of a centuries-old city!

📍Address: Jiefang North Road, Kashgar City, Kashgar Prefecture, Xinjiang
🚌Transport Tip: 2-hour flight from Urumqi to Kashgar; taxi fare starts at 8 yuan in the city

Route Plan:
1️⃣ Id Kah Mosque
Xinjiang's largest mosque! Century-old architecture + soothing flocks of pigeons in the square
📸Pro Tip: Golden sunset light on the dome is breathtaking

2️⃣ Kashgar Old City Maze Alleyways
A living museum of Uyghur culture! Colorful doors and blue windows make every shot insta-worthy
⚠️Note: Complex alley system - follow the arrow-patterned bricks (hexagonal tiles lead to main roads)

3️⃣ Century-Old Tea House
Featured in "The Kite Runner"! Enjoy street views from the second-floor terrace with rose tea and naan
🍵Local Secret: Ask the owner to add saffron for authentic flavor

Must-Do Experiences:
❶ Old City East Gate Opening Ceremony (10:30 AM/6:00 PM)
❷ Rainbow Lane in Oil Painting Street

🍴Food Recommendations:
Samsa: Crispy juice-filled pastries fresh from Khan Bazaar night market
Gangzi Meat: 4-hour slow-cooked lamb in clay pots, perfect with naan
Pomegranate Juice: Freshly squeezed from street carts for just 8 yuan!

Avoiding Scams:
▪️Buy dried fruits at Central Asian Market for half the tourist area price
▪️Always ask permission before photographing children
▪️Women must wear long pants/skirts when entering mosques

Post by Aiden.Peterson@84 | Jul 23, 2025