Xinjiang Kashgar — Pearl of the Silk Road, Western Frontier Charm. Explore thousand-year-old city ruins, admire the magnificent Pamir Plateau scenery, and experience the blend of diverse ethnic cultures.
Prefecture seat, historical and cultural center
Heartland of Uyghur culture
Site of the ancient Shule Kingdom
Homeland of knives and pottery
Golden Poplar National Forest Park
Birthplace of Twelve Muqam
Starting point of the Xinjiang-Tibet Highway
Cradle of Dolan culture
Location of Dawakun Desert
Land of melons and fruits
Capital of poplar trees
Pearl of the Pamir Plateau
Wander through ancient city lanes, explore plateau scenery, experience diverse cultures
Arrive in Kashgar City, check into hotel, then visit Kashgar Old City, tour the Id Kah Mosque, and experience the folk customs at the century-old teahouse.
Drive along the China-Pakistan Friendship Highway to the Pamir Plateau, visit White Sand Lake and Karakul Lake, and gaze at Muztagh Ata Peak in the distance.
Visit the Stone Fortress ruins in the morning, stroll through the Golden Grassland wetlands. Experience a Tajik home visit in the afternoon and learn about eagle flute culture.
Head to Shache County, visit the Shache Royal Mausoleum, enjoy a Twelve Muqam performance, and tour the Intangible Heritage Expo Park in the afternoon.
Visit the Kashgar Grand Bazaar in the morning to shop for specialty handicrafts and dried fruits. Depart in the afternoon according to flight/train schedule.
A Kashgar specialty, dough wrapped around lamb filling and baked on the inner wall of a tandoor oven — golden and crispy on the outside, juicy and tender on the inside.
A traditional Uyghur dish, slow-cooking lamb, carrots and other ingredients in an enamel jar — tender meat with rich broth.
A specialty of the Pamir Plateau, with firm-textured yak meat suitable for stewing or grilling — unique flavor and rich nutrition.