3 hours in Kashgar Ancient City: A Photo Guide to 10 Stunning Spots!

Folks, you won't believe it! In Kashgar, you can actually see the sunset at 10pm 🌇. This ancient city in southern Xinjiang is surrounded by vibrant colors, making every shot atmospheric. Because I was short on time, I rushed through Kashgar Ancient City in 3 hours and compiled these 10 incredible photo spots. Save them now! 🎫 Admission: Free! Sightseeing bus: CNY 40/person. But strolling through the ancient city is the best way to experience its charm and slowly soak in its unique vibe. 🏠 Layout: Divided into the East City and West City, each with its own characteristics. The East City has a strong commercial atmosphere, bustling and lively, perfect for buying souvenirs. The West City is more relaxed and leisurely, ideal for finding a quiet corner to daydream. 🏨 Accommodation: Highly recommend staying near the East Gate of Kashgar Ancient City for convenient transportation and close proximity to many attractions. 🗺️ Next, follow my route to easily capture amazing photos 👇 East City 🧭 Use Amap for navigation and mark the spots in advance. Just follow the map~ 1️⃣ Kashgar Ancient City East Entrance: This is the main entrance of the ancient city. There's an amazing singing and dancing performance every day at 10:30am! As soon as the cheerful rhythm starts, everyone on site joins in the singing and dancing. The atmosphere is super high, and everyone is immersed in the joy, with no sense of unfamiliarity. Be sure to experience this enthusiasm! 2️⃣ Kashgar Ancient City East Gate - Flowerpot Bazaar: After watching the performance, don't rush into the city gate. Walk 20 meters to the left of the gate to reach the colorful Flowerpot Bazaar. The various brightly colored porcelain pieces are the first splash of color you'll see when entering the ancient city. It's perfect for taking photos, and every shot is a stunning exotic masterpiece. 3️⃣ That Time Slow Guesthouse - Tamut: The pagoda and stairs here are made of wood, making it a great spot for taking photos of the TV tower. After taking photos, continue up to the Water Gate to check in at the wall full of vases. Every angle is photogenic! 4️⃣ Gul's Home: If you haven't had enough of the singing and dancing performances, this is the place to be! You can enjoy the ethnic customs up close, put on local costumes for photos, and feel like you've traveled to another world~ 5️⃣ Sky Garden: Here you'll find a sun totem. The garden under the dome is full of French romantic charm, as if you've traveled back to a certain era in France. You can easily take retro-style photos. 6️⃣ Old Town Corner Cafe: The store is filled with a dazzling array of pottery, wood, and fabric utensils. The entire room is filled with color. Sunlight shines through the gaps in the leaves, creating a full atmosphere. Spend an afternoon here, drinking coffee and taking photos, relaxed and carefree. 7️⃣ Flower Hat Bazaar, Wood Bazaar: Follow the road and you'll see the bazaar street all the way. Here you can buy many cute little souvenirs, such as flower hats and wood carvings. The prices are also very affordable, so remember to compare prices. West City Cross the road to reach the West City 👇 1️⃣ Id Kah Mosque: Admission is CNY 30. Open from 10:30am–7:30pm (closed from 2:00pm–4:00pm). This mosque has a rich history and unique architectural style. Here, you can feel the strong religious and cultural atmosphere, and the photos are also amazing. 2️⃣ Grandpa's Grandpa's Father's Nang: Be sure to try the spicy nang here. It's not actually spicy, but very fragrant! Sit in the store, eat nang, and drink yogurt to experience the slow life of Kashgar. It's so pleasant. 3️⃣ Bag Tree: The name alone is interesting, right? The tree here is covered with bags, which is very unique and fun to photograph. 4️⃣ Rainbow Alley, Bag Alley: These two alleys are next to each other. The colorful colors make you feel like you've stepped into a fairy tale world. Every shot is beautiful, and any corner is a photo backdrop! 5️⃣ Century-Old Tea House: Sit here, order a pot of tea, watch the crowds coming and going, and feel the years of Kashgar's history, as if you can see the rings of the city. 6️⃣ Oil Painting Street: The colorful Kashgar has given birth to colorful oil paintings. Walking on Oil Painting Street, the oil paintings on both sides are full of artistic atmosphere. Just stand in front of a painting and you can take artistic photos. Folks, be sure to check in at Kashgar Ancient City according to this guide. I guarantee you'll get lots of beautiful photos! Take this guide and set off~!