Kashgar Old Town

introduce

Located in Xinjiang, the old city of Kashgar has a history of hundreds of years and is one of the famous tourist attractions in Kashgar and even Xinjiang. Most of the buildings in the old city are full of characteristic style, and the streets are criss-crossed and unified in style, which is very suitable for taking pictures. Tourists walk among them, as if they have entered a foreign land in Central Asia, which feels very spectacular. In addition, the old city of Kashgar is also an important location for the movie "The Kite Runner", so you can find familiar scenes in the movie here.

The old city of Kashgar is roughly dominated by the Id Kah Temple. It is an irregularly shaped urban area. The length and width of the urban area are about 2 kilometers. There are many streets and alleys in the old city, you can stroll freely, take sightseeing and take pictures along the way, it takes about half a day. The recommended route is to visit the Id Kah Temple first, then travel eastward along Qiasa Road, until you reach the Gaotai folk houses on the east side and Kashgar East Bazaar to end the tour. In addition, many tourists will also live in the old city when they come to Kashgar, and spend a few days slowly savoring the historical charm here.

To visit the old city of Kashgar is to taste the unique buildings and streets here. Most of the current old city buildings have been remodeled, and the houses are relatively new and intact, but they also retain rich local customs during the remodeling. Here you can see colored earth walls and brick walls, with round arches, colored doors and windows and other characteristic decorations, which are very beautiful and can be photographed along the way. In addition, if you want to experience more primitive and characteristic buildings, you can also visit the high-rise folk houses by the river on the east side of the old city.

In addition to tasteful architecture, many characteristic shops on the streets of the old city are also what many tourists will visit. Almost every street in the old city has its own theme, named each Bazaar ("Bazaar" refers to the market, Uighur). Among them are Kantuman Bazaar (Blacksmith Street), Dopa Bazaar (Huamao Street), Flower Pot Bazaar, Handicraft Bazaar, Pottery Bazaar, etc., each with its own characteristics, and you can watch it along the way. There are also teahouses with unique styles on the street, and vendors selling grapes, naan, goat milk ice cream and other special snacks. You can also eat and stroll while shopping, which is very pleasant.

In addition, there are some dwellings in the urban area that can be visited. Generally, such dwellings have instructions on the door. After entering, you can visit the interior of a typical local dwelling, but generally you also need to buy some home products. On the streets of the old city, you can also see grandpas basking in the sun leisurely, children playing and playing, and the atmosphere of life is strong.

When visiting the old city, there are several important attractions. For example, the Id Kah Temple in the old city is one of the largest temples in the country. The building in the temple is magnificent, and the scene of five worships every day is even more grand, which can witness the strong religious atmosphere. The Gaotai dwellings on the east side of the old city are preserved ancient urban areas, and the mud houses and cross-street buildings are very unique. The Kashgar East Bazaar (Kashgar Central and Western Asia International Trade Market) across the river on the east side is a famous shopping mall in Kashgar. It gathers many Xinjiang specialties and handicrafts such as dried fruits, silk products, essential oils, and Yingjisha knives.

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Open all year round

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