Kachgar

The cultural center of southern Xinjiang, where Kashgar Old Town, the Pamir Plateau and the Yarkand oasis present the most vivid flavor of the Western Regions.

Kashgar Prefecture lies in southwestern Xinjiang and is a key hub of the ancient Silk Road and a representative region of Uyghur culture. Kashgar Old Town, the Id Kah Mosque and the Abakh Khoja Tomb are the core sights. Tashkurgan Tajik Autonomous County lies on the Pamir Plateau, with highland scenery such as the Stone City, Golden Grass Beach and the Panlong Ancient Road. Yarkand has the royal tombs of the Yarkand Khanate, and the golden poplars of Zepu are beautiful. Spring and autumn are the best seasons; for the plateau, bring warm clothes and watch for altitude sickness. Gateways are Kashgar Airport and Kashgar Station.

Destinations

• Kashgar
• Yarkant (Shache)
• Tashkurgan
• Karakul Lake & Muztagh Ata

Itineraries

• South Xinjiang, Pamir & Desert Highway Grand Loop – Ascend the Pamirs from Kashgar, travel through Yarkand and Hotan, cross the Desert Highway, and return to Urumqi via Ku…
• Kashgar to Hunza via Khunjerab Pass – Travel along the Karakoram Highway from Kashgar, cross the Pamirs and Khunjerab Pass, traverse Hunza, and fly out from…
• Kashgar & Pamir Karakoram Highway – Explore Kashgar Ancient City and drive the Karakoram Highway to see Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, Panlong Ancient Road, an…
• Classic Silk Road: Urumqi, Turpan & Kashgar – Visit Heavenly Lake, the ancient ruins of Turpan, Kashgar Old Town, and Tashkurgan, using a domestic flight to connect…