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Kashgar Old Town (Kashgar Ancient City)
5A Tourism Area
Designated 2015

Kashgar Old Town (Kashgar Ancient City)

喀什地区喀什古城景区

Xinjiang, Kashgar4.7Designated 2015·39.3840°N, 76.0791°E
Ticket Price
Free
Duration
3 hours to 1 day
Rating
4.7 / 5.0
Designated
2015

About Kashgar Old Town (Kashgar Ancient City)

Kashgar Old Town is a labyrinth of shaded lanes, mud-brick houses and busy bazaars at the crossroads of the Silk Road in Xinjiang. Its Uyghur architecture, teahouses and handicraft stalls bring centuries of Central Asian trade to life.

Highlights

Best-preserved raw-earth old city with maze-like lanes; the Id Kah Mosque, Gaotai Residence folk houses, century-old bazaars and living Uyghur culture.

Suggested Route

Enter via the main gate, wander the lanes to the Id Kah Mosque and Gaotai Residence, and the Sunday bazaar when open; allow half a day.

Food & Lodging

Try Uyghur naan

Facilities

kebabs
Travel Tips

Check official website for current information. Respect local customs and regulations. Best visited during mild weather seasons.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: June to September (warm season) or winter for snow activities

🏮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

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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.

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Opening Hours

Open year-round. Individual sites within the area typically operate 8:00-18:00. Evening access available for some areas.

Getting There

In central Kashgar city; buses 2/7/8/13/16/22/28 to Id Kah (Id Kah) Station; Kashgar Airport ~15 km; Kashgar Railway Station ~8 km.

Reservation

Main old town is free and open 24h, no reservation; some sub-sites (e.g. Id Kah Mosque) require advance booking via official platform.

Ticket Price

Free

Address

Xinjiangkashidi District Kashi City Yawage Street

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
喀什地区喀什古城景区

新疆喀什地区喀什市亚瓦格街

Xinjiangkashidi District Kashi City Yawage Street

39.3840, 76.0791

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