Top 17 things to do and attractions in Kashgar

The mosque is beautiful and it's located within old Kashgar city. To enter as a visitor, you need to wait approximately 30 minutes for passport verification, and you need to buy tickets. As for prayers, we don't know much, when we visited it was not prayer time, and it was only open for tourism. Contrarily to what other reviews say, nothing suggests it's prohibited to pray, there's no sign clearly stating it, however we didn't hear any adhan during our stay in Kashgar/Kashi.

Kashgar is good city for tourists, As a Muslim i visited KashyJamia Masjid, But Xinjiang and local government didn't given permission to me for prayer in this grand masjid. I am very disappointed by local government.

Currently Id Kah Mosque is used as a tourist place. Entry fee 30 RMB. Prayer not allowed inside and entry restricted in prayer time. Outside have open square and beside the mosque have so many shops and restaurant.

Id Kah Mosque, while historically significant, is overshadowed by its current state as a tourist attraction rather than a genuine place of worship. The mosque's transformation into a spectacle for visitors detracts from its spiritual essence, making it feel more like a museum than a sacred site. Additionally, reports of government surveillance and restrictions on religious practices create an unsettling atmosphere. The removal of Quranic plaques and the staging of prayer scenes for tourists further illustrate the mosque's compromised integrity.

An old mosque at the centre of Kashgar old town. The unmistakable orange facade stands at the end of the busy plaza. Entrance fee: 30/15 or free for anyone, local/foreign, whose age is 65 or above. The courtyard is surprisngly spacioys and green, with trees-lined walkways. The green-colored prayer hall is located atvthe end of the couryard. It features a main hall, which isn't that big, and a larger open-aired side hall.

Impressive Foto Point 3302m over the Lake. There is a parking nearby.

The exterior is nice, but going inside is not very interesting or beautiful. Afaq Khoja Mausoleum is much nicer with a lot to see around it. It's a gorgeous building. Definitely worth seeing.

The old city is beautiful and conveniently located close to the business and commercial precinct. There are plenty of small, narrow streets to walk through and experience what living was like there. There's the usual strips of vendors inside where you can find anything that you fancy: try the freshly squeezed pomegranate juice. Surprisingly, there's an elevated strip of bars where you can buy food, liquid refreshments, and listen to live performers. We found some hidden gems offering accommodation within the old city that are less hotel/BnB and more exquisite works of art.

Kashgar Old City - Where the Soul of Kashgar Lies I Love this place. The Ancient City of Kashgar is classified as an AAAAA site, which means it's one of China's best places to visit. The Ministry of Culture and Tourism Kashgar Old City (喀什老城), or Kashgar Ancient City, is located in the center of Kashgar, covering an area of 4.25 square kilometers, with about 126800 residents. Presenting a vivid picture of Xinjiang Uygur folk customs, it is said that the soul of Kashgar lies in Kashgar Old City. It represents the ancient past and peaceful present of the city. The ancient city of Kashgar, formerly known as Shule, has a history of more than 2000 years. Local residences and shops line along the crisscross streets, forming the only labyrinth-like urban blocks characterized in Islamic culture in China. Now it is a AAAAA tourist site and a must-see in Kashgar. Wandering Through the Crisscross Lanes & Immersing in Local Atmosphere Kashgar Old City is about 2 km in length and width with many streets and alleys you can walk at will. Most of the buildings in the old city have been renovated but the local features have been retained. The colorful walls, round arches, beautifully designed door and windows offer perfect background for your picture. In addition to the architecture, many characteristic shops on the streets are also worth a visit. Almost every street in the old city has its own theme, which is called bazaars (means “market” in Uygur). There is Cantuman Bazaar (Blacksmith Street), Dopa Bazaar (Flower & Hat Street), Flowerpot Bazaar, Handicraft Bazaar, Pottery Bazaar, etc. There are also vendors of special snacks such as grapes, Nang (staple food of the Uygur and Kazak nationalities), and goat milk ice cream that you can have a try when shopping. Some residences are available to visit. You can see what it is like inside the typical local house but usually you need to buy some products sold there. In the streets of the old city, the elderly people are basking in the sun and the children are playing around, which makes people unconsciously want to stay and linger a little longer. Opening Hours: All day Tickets: Free (CNY 45 to Id Kah Mosque) Address: No. 10 Yawage Road, Kashgar City 喀什地区喀什市亚瓦格路10号

Beautiful place to explore in Kashgar. The view is good from atop is fabulous and every turns and corners within the labyrinth of the old town reveals different stories and histories of the place. However, security is rather tight which can be a pain.

Kashgar is a beautiful place to explore. Kashgar has multiple things worth seeing . It has best cuisine . Lamb kabab are amaizing . Big plate chicken is delicious. Kashgar old town is very beautiful old preserved area . People are very friendly . Neighbourhood is very amaizing . People are warm and friendly. There are lot of traders here from neighbouring countries like Pakistan, Tajikistan. I have a few pictures you can see by yourself . Must visit Kashgar if you love food , history and culture

Kashgar is an amazing place still despite all the work that has been done in changing the city's shape. The Uyghur vibe is still alive and it feels like a breath of fresh air in the desert! The colours, the mood, the food, everything is beautiful here!

This old city is well maintain, but I feel here is too commercial...

Very well maintained

This listing is out of date. The Bazaar was demolished. See photos below, and the new one that seems under construction. Visit the Sunday Animals Market to see some shops working there.

Worth to walk around. but please don buy anything there, not tourist friendly (for some stall maybe).

(Translated by Google) There was a signboard, but it is now on a ruined site, so it is no longer there. When I asked people nearby, were they relocating? It seems that there is a bazaar in another location, and if you walk a little further with the old castle behind you, you will find it on the same sidewalk side (to your right). I went on Sunday, and was it Silk? cloth? It was interesting to see that it was crowded with mostly Uyghur people selling clothes (including student jerseys) and shoes. (Original) 看板はありましたが跡地になっており、ないです。 近くの人に聞くと、移転？別の場所にもバザールがあるみたいで、古城を背にもう少し進むと同じ歩道側(右手)にありました。日曜日に行ったのですが、シルク？布？が売ってたり、服(学生のジャージも)や靴など、ほぼウイグルの方たちで賑わっていて面白かったです。

(Translated by Google) There was a delicious mutton restaurant just a short walk straight across the bridge. (Original) 橋を渡ってまっすぐ少し歩いたところにある羊肉の店が美味しかった。

(Translated by Google) If you want to experience an impression of a market, then you've come to the right place. The famous Sunday market offers its visitors everything they need for life in many large halls and even more stalls. You feel like you've gone back in time. It's like a fairy tale from a thousand and one nights. (Original) Wenn einer einen Eindruck von einem Markt erleben will, dann ist er hier genau richtig. Der berühmte Sonntagsmarkt bietet seinen Besuchern in vielen grossen Hallen und an noch mehr Ständen, alles, was man zum Leben braucht. Man fühlt sich zeitlich zurückversetzt. Es ist wie in einem Märchen aus tausend und einer Nacht.

(Translated by Google) Mainland China is an exotic market. (Original) 中國內地充滿異國風情的市場。

(Translated by Google) There are many stalls and products, and it is a must-see when traveling to southern Xinjiang. (Original) 攤位、商品均多，南疆行必遊之處。

Closed for construction without any prior notice. Visited on 5/4/25. Cost us 1000 RMB to get there and back and spent 3 hours in the car..

worth to visit if you have time。 free entry

Good museum. Best place to go in kashgar.

(Translated by Google) A must-see in Hall 5 (Original) 5號展廳必看

(Translated by Google) This museum closed in 2020 and moved to the Kashgar Museum. (Original) この博物館は2020年閉館して、カシュガル博物館に移転しました。

New exhibition started today.

(Translated by Google) The historical development is introduced in detail. The remains of Princess Loulan are displayed on the second floor and are well preserved. It is worth a visit. (Original) 介紹歷史發展詳細，二樓陳列樓蘭公主遺體等保存完善，值得一看。

(Translated by Google) Nothing to see, expecting better. (Original) 無可觀之處，期待更好。

New and clean airport but small, not far from the city compared to other airports.. It has a cafe that serves delicious coffee and a noodle restaurant that serves halal food. The staff also friendly here.

New Chinese Airport close to Kashgar City. The Airport is very functional but has only a minimal Service offer. Only a few shops, clean standing toilets. Very efficient and compact Airport. There is Alison nice ☕️ available.

Small Airport, Have Bus to town 2 Yuan/Person, Airport Bus 15 Yuan. Taxi to town 20-25 Yuan by meter. Have Local restaurant in airport and near car park. Domestic and international Building can walk easy. มีมาม่าขาย และตู้กดน้ำร้อนในสนามบิน

A small airport that is super convenient to navigate: at the checkin level, one can see everything from one end to the other; similarly for the departure lounges after the security clearance. There are a few stalls at the checkin level. Limited food options. There are some food options with limited seats at the depature lounges.

Not so crowded. Smooth flow though security checking is strict.

**Kashgar**, an ancient oasis city in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China, has a rich and vibrant history as a key hub on the historic Silk Road. For centuries, it served as a vital crossroads for traders, travelers, and pilgrims journeying between China, Central Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. Its strategic location made it a melting pot of cultures, languages, and religions, contributing to its diverse architectural and cultural heritage. Kashgar’s Old Town, with its narrow streets, mud-brick houses, and vibrant bazaars, reflects centuries of Islamic influence, particularly from the Uyghur people, who have long called the city home. Historically, Kashgar was also a political and military center, and its importance as a trade hub continued well into modern times. Today, the city remains a symbol of cultural richness and historical significance, attracting visitors with its blend of ancient traditions and modern developments.

The airport terminal is small and I think it does not live up to the demands of tight security checks. Many checked luggage, are diverted to a small counter where passengers open their checked bags for scrutiny. At the checking of hand carry, they x ray your baggage, open and review your luggage inside all in the same line. Imagine with the escalated security, many hand luggages are opened, and every opening would block the following passengers. They should divert the baggage to a different line to open.

very nice place but not visited yet because i am scared if i will go to china they will give me snake for eating .

Historical non active Muslim Musk (1640) with ceramic tiles. Inside the musk are female and male tombs. Local authority added a park in front of the musk.

Only a monument Not a mausoleum. Saw many Turkish and Mongol languages inscribed and their culture preserved for more than a thousand years. The Uigher and Hui muslimes are exemplary. I had full access to the largest mosque in China. Impressed with their humanity and sincerety. Good to visit this mausoleum and Kashgar bazaar. Both historical, and culturally rich. Didn't see any Uigher genocide, concentration camps, religious curtailment, or cotton forced labour. I travelled the length and breadth of Xinjiang for 16 days.

A trip to Kashgar isn't complete without a visit to this renown Apak Khoja complex; the mausoleum, lecture hall (madrasa), mosque and Princess Xiang Fei (lparhan/Nur Ela Nurhan) Memorial. Remind ones back to the 17th Century period where the Uighur masses and the Han Chinese administrator, 2 different and distinct cultures, were building bridges to cement a mutually beneficial long term relationship and coexistence.

Good to visit if you know the history and read the novels

Very beautiful and quite place in this remot city .

Good history ground. Some nice buildings

Beautiful, historical architecture with intricate tilework.

Original adobe of the locals, Some buildings are made if mud / straw bricks. It's authenctic. Unfortunately the residents have been moved out, in the name of development I presume. A horde if commercial entities moved in. It's business! Only a limited section if the area is open and they may be less than 20 business entities are running: cafe, souvenirs, arts. There is live music performance by a trio of local musucians at the small square on the end as you walk up. Still worth spending 30 minutes wondering, a side trip after wondering through the rumbling ancient city across the street. It's free.

(Translated by Google) Unknowingly, the thick-browed boy walked to the end of the ancient city. Here, from a high position, he could overlook the scenery of Kashgar City nearby, but the scenery was nothing special. This is the main entrance to the ancient city of Kashgar, where many tourists gather. After wandering around for a while, the laser show at the main entrance started. The originally dark ancient city suddenly became colorful, and the onlookers were all very excited. (Original) 不經不覺，粗眉仔便行到古城的盡頭，這裏居高臨下，可以俯瞰附近一帶的喀什市景色，但風景沒有什麼特別。 這裏才是喀什古城的正門，聚集了不少遊客。 逛了一會，正門的激光表演便開始了。 原本黑沉沉的古城，一時間變得五光十色，圍觀的遊客無不興高采烈。

(Translated by Google) There is no admission fee anymore, but 10 years ago, there was a fee. However, there were residents living there in the past and it was quite lively. You can take photos of the local residents. It's a pity that there are no residents living there anymore, maybe for protection, and there are only a few shops. They have no flavor anymore, and it's a bit boring to visit. (Original) 目前已經不收門票，10年前來，要收費的。但是，以前有居民居住，比較有生氣，可以拍照到當地居民。可惜現在可能為了保護，已經沒有居民居住，只有少數的店家，已經沒有什麼味道了，逛起來有些無聊。

Good to go

(Translated by Google) The scenery of the high-rise houses under the afterglow of the setting sun is a bit bleak. (Original) 高台民居，夕陽餘暉下的景色，有幾分蕭瑟。

(Translated by Google) Gaotai old city. In fact, I didn't know that there was another old city in Kashgar. I saw it from the car window. Well, the surprise was pleasant. Don't be lazy, find a cafe that has an exit to the roof - there will be a cool view of the first old city, the tower, the wheel, the lush park. Judging by the calendars in the destroyed apartments, people lived there at the beginning of our century. In some ways, the city reminded me of Uzbek Khiva, if all the mosques, minarets, mausoleums and madrassas were removed from it. There is still a lot of restoration work, but when everything is ready, Kashgar will have another full-fledged world-class tourist site (Original) Gaotai old city. На самом деле я не знал, что в Кашгаре есть ещё один старый город. Увидел его из окна машины. Что ж, сюрприз был приятным. Не поленитесь, найдите кафе, у которого есть выход на крышу - там будет крутой вид на первый старый город, башню, колесо, сочный парк. Судя по календарям в разрушенных квартирах люди жили там ещё в начале нашего века. Чем-то город напомнил узбекскую Хиву, если бы из неё убрали все мечети, минареты, мавзолеи и медресе. Работы по восстановлению ещё много, но когда всё будет готово у Кашгара будет ещё один полноценный туристический объект мирового уровня

(Translated by Google) The ruins of the castle are located across from the east gate of Kas Fortress. Unlike Kas Fortress, this one is a tourist attraction with no residents. The ruins are home to a variety of shops, including souvenir shops and souvenir shops, making it a great place to take a stroll after visiting Kas Fortress. The area is relatively small, so it took about 30 minutes. (Original) 카스 고성 동문 건너편에 위치한 고성터. 카스고성과 다른점은 이곳은 완전 관광지로 거주민이 존재하지 않는다. 옛고성터에 찾집, 소품샵 등등의 상점들만 있어서 카스고성을 보고나와서 한바퀴 돌아보기는 좋다. 시간은 규모가 크지않아서 대략 30분? 정도 걸린것 같다.

Traditional part of Kashgar. The City Wall had been built around 1790-1795. The inner part of the City is full of traditional shops.

It's a great experience when walk around the Kashgar old city early in the morning . The building are very cultural....

Lovely and cultured place. A place to eat, shop and shoot lots of photos. Remember to drop by the newly rehabilitated "original" old Kashgar city opposite of the East gate.

While it's fascinating-see videos, it's a pity that it has been rebuilt resembling a Disney park. Visit now when you will still be able to walk through numerous bazaars and see a vibrant community. To bear in mind: there are both clean, free toilets and ATM that work with international cards. Most of the shops sell souvenirs. This is not the ideal place to show in China for manufactured products. The handmade knives are both great and a bargain, but the Chinese Post Office will not mail it overseas.

Visited the bazaar on a Sunday. It felt watered-down and touristy compared to what I had read of the old (pre 2022) bazaar. The new one is a mock up for tourists only. The authenticity is gone and it’s a shame. I would not recommend it.

Ancient city on the silk road, with a mix of Chinese and Central Asian cultures.

Exploring Kashgar Old City is a delightful experience, as it has largely escaped the destruction seen in many other Chinese cities during Chairman Mao's Cultural Revolution. The city exudes a distinct Middle Eastern cultural influence, offering not only enjoyable moments but also a glimpse into a unique heritage. As we appreciate the local cuisine and vibrant atmosphere, there's a shared hope that the residents won't face hardships akin to the historical events, such as the Sichuan Massacre in 1960.