Kashgar Old Town
喀什噶尔老城
About Kashgar Old Town
Highlights
Suggested Route
Food & Lodging
Facilities
Stay until evening to see lantern-lit streets. Try local snacks from street vendors. Bargain at shops.
📅 Best Time & Crowds
Best season: June-September
🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.
⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.
Location
View on interactive map →Buying tickets as a foreign visitor
• Most 5A/4A sites require real-name registration — bring your passport.
• Tickets often must be booked in advance online — peak season & holidays sell out quickly.
• Some remote or border-area sites have entry restrictions for foreign visitors — check before you travel.
External booking links. Prices may vary.
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Town open 24/7 (ticketed sites 08:30-17:00)
No metro; in Kashgar city (core of Kashgar Ancient City); nearest HSR: Kashgar Railway Station (~8 km); nearest airport: Kashi Airport (~10 km).
Free; no advance booking required (part of Kashgar Ancient City).
CNY 120 (≈ $17) (peak season), CNY 80 (≈ $11) (off-season)
39.3304, 76.0560
Tip: Google Maps may be inaccurate in China — use Amap for navigation.
