Yarkand Old Town
莎车老城
The lanes of the old town of the former Yarkand Khanate capital, with adobe houses, old city gates, grilled baozi and a bustling bazaar atmosphere.
Yarkand Old Town lies in the eastern part of the county and was once the core of the Yarkand Khanate’s capital. It retains winding alleys, adobe and brick-and-timber houses, the remains of old city gates and traditional workshops. After recent renovation, the lanes are tidy, with teahouses, instrument shops and snack stalls scattered throughout. In the alleys you can eat grilled baozi, thin-skinned baozi and Yarkand polu (pilaf), and it is even livelier on bazaar days. Entry is free. Plan for two to three hours, and you can walk between it, Jama Mosque and the Altun area.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Yarkand Jama Mosque
- Yarkand Khanate Royal Tombs & Amannisa Khan Mausoleum
- Altun Cultural Tourism Area
- Twelve Muqam Hometown Park
- Yarkant River
- Buyiluke Tajik Ethnic Township
- Jinhuyang National Forest Park