What to do and see in Kashi, Xinjiang Uygur: The Best Things to do

May 28, 2021 Janette Largent

Discover the best top things to do in Kashi, China including Bulunkou Lakes Marsh, Karakul Lake, Kashgar Live Stock Market, North Jiefang Road Market, Shipton's Arch, Abakh Hoja Tomb, Gaotai Ancient Homes, Handicraft Street, Ga Er Ancient City, Id Kah Mosque.
Restaurants in Kashi

1. Bulunkou Lakes Marsh

120 Km Southwest Of The City, Kashgar 844000 China
Excellent
76%
Good
24%
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5.0 based on 21 reviews

Bulunkou Lakes Marsh

2. Karakul Lake

Karakoram Highway ,foot of Mushitage Peak The new road to Karakul lake is compeleted and is now all paved., Kashgar 844000 China
Excellent
59%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
7%
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5%
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4.5 based on 266 reviews

Karakul Lake

Reviewed By pcmusic1 - Amsterdam, The Netherlands

This is a big lake with many opportunities to visit, Nice views and a very good view on the surrounding mountains.

3. Kashgar Live Stock Market

Kashgar 844000 China +86 189 9909 3311
Excellent
55%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
3%
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1%
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4.5 based on 109 reviews

Kashgar Live Stock Market

Reviewed By HannaUndJonas

Busy animal bazaar just outside Kashgar. They sell and buy all kinds of farm animals (horses, sheep, fat-tailed sheep, goats, camels, cows, yaks). There are also some butchers, where you can buy meat. If you are getting hungry you can get noodles or a kind of meat pie (like samsa) at some food stalls inside and outside the animal stock market. They do not treat their animals very good (depending on the type of animal more or less harsh). So this place might not be a good place to visit for everyone. We took a taxi to get there (we paid 30 CNY; hostel told us the normal price should be less) , but there is also a bus (#23). When you're outside the bazaar, turn left and walk up the road a bit, the bus leaves on the next crossing (300 m). Going back to kashgar you want the one on the bazaar side. I would not recommend to take the bus going there if you don't speak good chinese or uigur, as you cannot see the bazaar from the bus stop. Going back it's a good option, because the bus goes to the city center.

4. North Jiefang Road Market

orth Jiefang Road, Kashgar China
Excellent
44%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
17%
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4.5 based on 36 reviews

North Jiefang Road Market

5. Shipton's Arch

Kashgar China
Excellent
83%
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17%
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4.5 based on 6 reviews

Shipton's Arch

6. Abakh Hoja Tomb

421 County Rd, Kashgar 844504 China +86 189 9909 3311 http://www.travelkashgar.com
Excellent
28%
Good
49%
Satisfactory
21%
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2%
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4.0 based on 160 reviews

Abakh Hoja Tomb

Reviewed By AZCasualTraveler - Mesa, United States

As legend has it, Xiang Fei was a concubine for the Qianlong Emperor of the Qing dynasty in the 18th century (reference: Wikipedia). According to this legend, the emperor had welcomed Xiang Fei to the imperial palace in Beijing, and she was known as the "Fragrant Concubine" because of the sweet scent her body naturally produced. Xiang Fei had lived in the Beijing imperial palace until her death, at which time her body was brought back to hometown, Kashgar. She is now entombed in the Xiang Fei (Abakh Hoja) Tomb. As can be seen from the attached photos, the garden area around the Tomb is a very large area and very beautifully landscaped. The Tomb itself is quite stunning on the outside and there is a picturesque water pond in front of the structure. Visitors are allowed inside the Tomb, and the area where Xiang Fei was supposedly laid to rest can be seen inside, as well as caskets for other important dignitaries. No photos were allowed inside the Tomb. Very interesting and lovely place to visit. It is quiet and peaceful visiting the Tomb.

7. Gaotai Ancient Homes

Tuman Riverside, Southeast of old city, Kashgar 844000 China +86 189 9909 3311 http://www.travelkashgar.com
Excellent
34%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
28%
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4.0 based on 71 reviews

Gaotai Ancient Homes

Reviewed By LaurenA135 - Kunshan, China

I've been living/traveling in China for 3 years and this was probably one of my favorite experiences. I loved getting to see a place so unique and different from the rest of china. I think I could've wandered the alleys of the old city forever. People watching was so much fun here. Definitely a must if you are in Kashgar!

8. Handicraft Street

Zhi Ren Street, Kashgar China http://www.WhereAreWeNow.org
Excellent
33%
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61%
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4.0 based on 18 reviews

Handicraft Street

9. Ga Er Ancient City

Old District, Kashgar China +86 998 283 1196
Excellent
47%
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31%
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4.0 based on 36 reviews

Ga Er Ancient City

Reviewed By KodoDrummer - Yekaterinburg, Russia

Lots to see and do in the old district. We enjoyed the craftsmen displaying their skills which have been past on through centuries of generations. Interesting tasty street foods, and watching the locals in their daily lives.

10. Id Kah Mosque

Jiefang North Road Thirsty Camel Tours, Kashgar 844000 China +86 189 9909 3311 http://www.travelkashgar.com
Excellent
16%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
37%
Poor
9%
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2%
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3.5 based on 176 reviews

Id Kah Mosque

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