3 Days Kashgar Itinerary

3 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 three 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 three-day trip, ensuring that you can explore Kashgar to the fullest without missing out on its wonders.

3 Days Kashgar Itinerary for Family with Kids

Kashgar 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.

Day 2: Explore the Rare Sight on the Gobi

Travel to Baisha Lake, where towering white sand dunes encircle crystal-blue waters, with Muztagh Ata rising majestically in the distance. Then head to the Muji Volcano Crater, known as the Eye of the Pamirs, to feel the earth's primal pulse. Finally, arrive in Tashkurgan.

Day 3: See the Wonders of Pamir Plateau

Travel to the lush Taherman Wetlands to admire wetland grasslands nourished by glacial meltwater. Then visit the Tree Hollow Park. In the afternoon, head to Karakul Lake to admire the reflection of Muztagh Ata, the Father of Ice Mountains, in its waters, gaze upon the Kunlun Three Peaks, and then return to Kashgar.

3 Days Kashgar Itinerary for Seniors with Slow Pace

Twelve 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.

Day 3: Experience the Old City Leisurely

Visit the Fragrant Concubine Garden and the Abakh Hoja Tomb and listen to the story of the Fragrant Concubine beneath grape trellises. In the afternoon, return to the ancient city to enjoy the Twelve Muqam at a century-old teahouse, or take a horse-drawn carriage ride back to an era when merchant caravans came and went in endless streams.

3 Days Kashgar Itinerary for Young Travelers

Panlong 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.

Day 3: Enjoy the Beauty of the Frontier City

Visit the mysterious Muztagh Ata Glacier Park and experience the grandeur and awe-inspiring power of the glaciers. Return to the Ancient City of Kashgar to savor its historical charm, bringing this Southern Xinjiang journey to a perfect close.

3 Days Kashgar cultural Immersion Itinerary

Abakh Hoja Tomb

Day 1: Experience the Charm of Kashgar

Begin your Xinjiang journey in Kashgar, and take a leisurely walk at Abakh Khoja Tomb, enjoy the characteristic architecture of the Uyghur people while taking a break. In the evening, you can wander around Khan Bazaar Night Market for local delicacy.

Day 2: Explore the Ancient City of Kashgar

Visit the Ancient City of Kashgar early and watch the Opening Ceremony. 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 3: 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 Abakh Hoja Tomb again, an Islamic architecture complex, also the mausoleum of the Prophet's descendants, which is associated with the story of the Fragrant Concubine. Here, you can learn about the various customs of local ethnic minorities.

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