3 must-see attractions and 5 total things to do.
Kashgar is a living museum. Every temple, street, and structure has a story stretching back centuries. I've curated 5 experiences — 3 of them are non-negotiable.
Most visitors spend 2–4 days here. With 3 must-see attractions, I recommend pacing yourself — hit 2–3 per day and leave room for spontaneous discoveries.
喀什牛羊巴扎
The most authentic livestock market in China — thousands of animals traded every Sunday in a dusty, chaotic, unforgettable spectacle.
喀什古城
A living labyrinth of mud-brick alleyways, Uyghur craft workshops, and rooftop views — one of China's most authentic ancient quarters.
艾提尕尔清真寺
China's largest mosque (built 1442), a stunning example of Central Asian Islamic architecture with a courtyard for 20,000 worshippers.
阿帕克霍加墓
A beautifully tiled mausoleum complex (known as the 'Fragrant Concubine Tomb') from the 17th century.
喀什大巴扎
One of the largest bazaars in Central Asia — spices, textiles, knives, carpets, and everything in between.
In Kashgar, the food is an adventure in itself. Here are my picks for what to eat — if you skip these, you haven't really been.
抓饭 · ¥20–35
Uyghur-style lamb and carrot rice pilaf — the quintessential Central Asian dish, fragrant and filling.
where Old City Uyghur restaurants
烤羊肉串 · ¥3–5 per skewer
Cumin-spiced lamb skewers grilled over charcoal — Kashgar's street food soul. The Sunday market version is legendary.
where Sunday Livestock Market or Old City night stalls
馕 · ¥3–8
Traditional Uyghur flatbread baked in a tandoor oven — comes in dozens of varieties from plain sesame to meat-stuffed.
where Any naan bakery (look for the tandoor ovens on street corners)
Where the Silk Road met the desert — 1,000 years of cave art carved into sand
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The Silk Road itinerary Peng put together was incredible. Dunhuang, Turpan, Kashgar — places I'd dreamed about but had no idea how to navigate. She arranged local guides who were actual historians. Came back with photos I'll treasure forever.
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Berlin, Germany
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