2 Days Kashgar Itinerary

2 Days Kashgar Itinerary

Lenn Liu
900 Words/4 Minutes, By Lenn Liu, Updated January 21, 2026

2 Days Kashgar Travel Itinerary

Kashgar, renowned both in China and abroad, is a westernmost frontier city in China and a major trading hub on the ancient Silk Road. It blends a strong Central Asian atmosphere with a rich preservation of Uyghur culture and is described as the city farthest from the sea and closest to history. If you only have two days to explore Kashgar, how can you make the most of your time and fully experience its allure? This guide will provide you with a detailed itinerary for an unforgettable two-day trip, ensuring that you can explore Kashgar to the fullest without missing out on its wonders.

2 Days Kashgar Itinerary for Family with Kids

2 Days Kashgar ItineraryKashgar Old City

Day 1: Feel the Charm of the Ancient City

After a short rest arrived in Kashgar, explore the maze-like residential area of the Ancient City of Kashgar, characterized by Uyghur culture, with its crisscrossing lanes and delicate handicrafts. The largest mosque in China, the Id Kah Mosque, is also located here and hosts gatherings of tens of thousands of people on major occasions. In the evening, travel by vehicle to Bachu County for an overnight stay.

Day 2: Explore the Rare Sight on the Gobi

Visit the Red Sea Scenic Area in Bachu, a natural attraction centered on rivers, wetlands, poplar forests, and water recreation areas, and an especially rare sight in the Gobi-dominated landscape of Kashgar. After the visit, return to Kashgar City.

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2 Days Kashgar ItineraryTwelve Muqam

Day 1: Meet the Charm of Uyghur Custom

After arriving in Kashgar, check in at your hotel and have a rest. After dinner, you can stroll through the Khan Bazaar Night Market or take a leisurely walk through the Ancient City of Kashgar at night to experience the city's Uyghur charm.

Day 2: Enjoy the Atmosphere of Kashgar

In the morning, watch the opening ceremony of the Ancient City of Kashgar, then enter the old town to explore. Stroll along the narrow streets, savoring the ancient architecture, traditional handicrafts, and the daily life of the Uyghur people. Do not forget to visit the Id Kah Mosque, where on Fridays, many Muslims gather here for prayers.

2 Days Kashgar Itinerary for Young Travelers

2 Days Kashgar ItineraryPanlong Ancient Road

Day 1: Embark on an Adventure of Kashgar

Depart from Kashgar, travel along the Karakoram Highway, embarking on an adventure across the Pamir Plateau. The Baisha Mountain and Baisha Lake complement each other beautifully, while Muztagh Ata rises in magnificent grandeur. Finally, the natural scenery of Aler Wetland Park brings the day's journey to a perfect close.

Day 2: Face the Challenge of Pamir Plateau

Visit the Khunjerab Border Gate and feel the majesty of the frontier. Continue along the Wakhan Corridor, take on the winding Panlong Ancient Road, and enjoy the thrill of driving through countless curves crossing the mountains to Waqia Township. Arrive at Bandir Blue Lake to savor the tranquility and beauty of a plateau lake, then return to Tashkurgan.

2 Days Kashgar cultural Immersion Itinerary

2 Days Kashgar ItineraryId Kah Mosque

Day 1: Explore the Ancient City of Kashgar

Begin your Kashgar journey in Kashgar Old City. Stroll leisurely through the crisscrossing alleys of the ancient town, admiring the exquisite traditional Uyghur architecture and rustic historical sites, and visit Kashgar's landmark, the Id Kah Mosque. If your visit happens to fall on a Sunday, be sure not to miss the Kashgar Livestock Bazaar, the largest live-animal trading market in Xinjiang and even in Asia, filled with the raw vitality of traditional trade and the rich atmosphere of Uyghur culture.

Day 2: Find Kashgar's Historical Venation

Visit the distinctive Gaotai Residence to feel the true pulse and rhythm of life in Kashgar. Then head to the Dawakun Desert Scenic Area to admire the desert lake, Dawakun Lake. You can take a desert safari vehicle into the dunes, try sand sliding, ride a speedboat on the desert lake, or, if you wish to experience the echoes of camel bells along the ancient Silk Road, go horseback riding or ride a camel into the desert. Afterward, return to Kashgar.

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