Where does the Kashgar area include?
When we mention the Kashgar area, we may only think of the old city of Kashgar, but in fact the Kashgar area is very large. It was called "Shule", "Renru" and "Shufu" in ancient times, including the current Kashgar City, Shufu County, Shule County, Yingjisha County, Yuepu Lake County, Jiashi County, Shache County, Zepu County, Yecheng County, Meget County, Bachu County, and Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County.
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How to get to Kashgar?
Kashgar is far away in Xinjiang and even in the westernmost part of China. Let's talk about how to get there first?
drive to
June-September (green arrow)
You can take the Duku Highway or the Yili area, and after getting out of Kuqa, continue driving south to Kashgar
Mid to late October (red arrow)
You can drive all the way from Yuli Roben Village and Luntai Populus euphratica Forest Park
Do not drive from Urumqi to Kashgar in other seasons, just take a plane or train
1. The journey is too far
2. There are no particularly beautiful scenic spots on the road
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fly over
1. Fly directly to Kashgar and play after landing
2. After flying to Urumqi, transfer to Kashgar for sightseeing
Advantages: save time and effort, do not waste time on the road without scenery.
Disadvantages: high price
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go by train
Take a sleeper train to Urumqi and get to Kashgar after sleeping for one night
Advantages: The cost is low, and sleeping at night does not take up play time during the day.
Disadvantages: the sleeper sleeps a bit tired
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Where can I play in Kashgar?
Kashgar mainly plays the following 5 scenic spots:
Kashgar Ancient City:
Everyone who goes to southern Xinjiang must go. The streets and alleys in the old city are criss-crossed, winding paths lead to secluded places, and many houses have a history of hundreds of years. Part of the famous movie "The Kite Runner" was shot. (Playing time: one day to one and a half days)
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Cattle and Sheep Grand Bazaar
The Cattle and Sheep Grand Bazaar, which is only available every Sunday morning, is very local. It is also called the Kashgar Live Poultry Trading Market, and it doesn’t start until about 11 o’clock in the morning. (Play time: half a day)
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Kashgar Grand Bazaar
With a history of more than 2,000 years, "the largest market in Asia", you can go here to buy some souvenirs and local specialties in Xinjiang. (Play time: half a day)
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Gaotai Residential Houses
Uyghur people have lived here for generations, houses are built on the cliffs, houses are connected to each other, and buildings are connected to buildings. The layers are very spectacular, and it is easy to get lost. It is praised as "the living folk museum of Uyghurs" by Chinese and foreign tourists. (Play time: half a day)
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Fragrant Concubine Garden
It is a typical Islamic ancient mausoleum building, and the tickets are slightly expensive. If you don't go in and visit it, you can take pictures directly on the outside. (Play time: 1-2 hours)
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Kashgar Ancient City City Walk Route
Ancient city performance time and place:
Opening Ceremony 10:30 18:00 Ancient City Gate
Princess of the Western Regions chooses relatives 18:00 Near the century-old teahouse
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Radar analysis map of Kashgar area
Summarize
1. The old city of Kashgar and its surroundings belong to urban culture, with less natural scenery
2. Because the ancient city of Gar is very similar to Morocco and Turkey, there are many tourists. Taking photos is all about internet celebrity blockbusters
3. All the people living in the ancient city are locals, normal living areas, so commercialization is not very important
4. The accommodation conditions are good, there are five-star hotels, various Internet celebrity homestays, and the price is reasonable
5. There are many options for eating, gourmet paradise, and various night market snacks
6. It is mainly a living place for local people, and it is full of characteristics of the Western Regions everywhere, with a strong humanistic color
