Kashgar is a place you must visit once in your life, the Western Regions of your dreams!

The ancient city of Kashgar, a thousand-year-old maze favored by time. The melodies of camel bells and rebab flow through the alleys, and the carvings on the clay walls hide the ancient "One Thousand and One Nights". This is the never-extinguished fire on the Silk Road. The wheat aroma from the glutinous rice pits and the clinking sounds from the copperware shops blend the local flavor of the Western Regions into every corner. Strolling through the winding alleys, children's laughter passes over the glazed brick walls. In a trance, Ban Chao's cavalry is galloping out of history. When you touch the sunset over the Id Kah Mosque, you will understand - some places are destined to be dreamed of for a lifetime and reached with your feet. 🌤 Best time to visit Spring and Autumn (April-June, September-October): The climate is pleasant and the sunshine is mild, which is suitable for strolling in the ancient city. - Avoid summer (July-August): the weather is hot and dry, and the ultraviolet rays are strong, which reduces the experience. - Winter (November-March): Fewer tourists and lower prices, but some shops are closed, so please keep warm. 🤩🤩🤩Reason for recommendation: The Old City of Kashgar is the only maze-like old city in China featuring Islamic culture. It is known as the "living thousand-year-old city". Its rich exotic customs, simple folk customs, and unique food make people feel as if they have traveled back to the ancient Western Regions. 🚗 Transportation - Airplane: Kashgar Airport (about 10 kilometers from the ancient city), taxi about 20 yuan, or take the tourist bus line 1 (2 yuan). - Train: Kashgar Station (6 kilometers from the ancient city), taxi fare is about 15 yuan. - Transportation in the city: You can walk in the ancient city, and you can ride a shared electric car or take a taxi (starting price is 5 yuan) outside. Tips: The East Gate of the ancient city (the location of the opening ceremony) and the West Gate (a popular photo spot) are the main entrances. 💰 Ticket price - Kashgar Old Town: Free (but ID card is required for some alleys). - Xiangfei Garden: Ticket price is 30 yuan (including singing and dancing performance). - Id Kah Mosque: 45 yuan (optional, just take photos outside). Average daily consumption per person: 150-300 yuan (including food, accommodation and transportation, but not shopping). 🍢 Food recommendations 1. Baked buns (freshly baked at "Kemerding Blue Pigeon Shop" or any other shop in the ancient city). 2. Gangzi meat (a small shop next to the old teahouse, 20 yuan/portion). 3. Rice with your hands ("Ailizati Rice Restaurant", free rice refill). 4. Yogurt shaved ice (roadside cart, 5 yuan/cup). 5. Pomegranate juice (freshly squeezed, no additives, 10 yuan/cup). [Bomb] Avoid the high-priced "Internet celebrity restaurants" in the scenic area. It is recommended to go to small shops in the alleys where there are many local people. 🏨 Hotel recommendation (clean and hygienic + cost-effective) -Economical type: - Home Inn Neo (Kashgar Ancient City Branch) - 5 minutes walk to the ancient city, about 200 yuan/night. - Kashgar Old Town Youth Hostel - suitable for backpackers, good atmosphere, 50 yuan/bed. - Comfort type: - Kashgar Atour Hotel - close to the ancient city, new facilities, about 400 yuan/night. - Jiulongquan B&B (in the ancient city) - The terrace offers panoramic views of the ancient city, about 500 yuan per night. Tips: Book one month in advance during the peak season. The sound insulation of the homestays in the ancient city is poor, but the experience is strong. ⚠️ Lightning avoidance advice 1. Shopping: You can bargain for handicrafts (cut the price in half), but don’t buy “jade” unless you are an expert. 2. Taking photos: Ask for permission before taking photos of local people (especially children and the elderly). 3. Safety: The ancient city has good public security, but avoid walking alone in remote alleys at night. 4. Religious taboos: Do not make noise in the mosque, and women should avoid wearing short skirts/shorts. 5. Time difference: Kashgar uses Beijing time, but the locals go to work and rest 2 hours later (lunch at 14:00, dinner at 20:00). 📸 Must-visit spots 1. Opening Ceremony (East Gate 10:30/18:00, free, reserve your seat in advance). 2. A century-old teahouse (listen to Muqam and drink brick tea, 30 yuan per person). 3. Artisan Bazaar (handicraft street, copper and wood workshops). 4. Sky Garden (navigate to the alley opposite to “Silk Road Jade”, a popular camera location). 5. Night view of Kashgar (the ancient city under lights looks like "One Thousand and One Nights"). 🎒 Practical tips - Clothing: A sun hat and sunglasses are a must, and comfortable shoes (stone roads will hurt your feet). - Language: Mandarin is widely spoken in the ancient city. Learning the Uyghur “Yaksimsaisi” (hello) is more intimate. - Network: Signals are weak in some alleys, so be prepared with cash. - Border Pass: If you go to Taxkorgan (need to apply for it in advance in Kashgar, free of charge). “If you haven’t been to Kashgar, you haven’t really been to Xinjiang” – every brick and tile of this thousand-year-old city tells a story. Take the guide and let’s go! (¯▽¯)👍