2 Days Kashgar Local Cultural Tour in Xinjiang
Tour Overview
The China Silk Road tour won’t be complete without a visit to Kashgar, an old city with over 2,000 years of civilization in both culture and nature.
This 2-day Kashgar cultural tour will provide you with an in-depth exploration of the brilliant Kashgar Old Town and Id Kah Mosque, the prosperous handicrafts streets as well as livestock markets, which definitely will refresh your cognition about this small city in Northwest China.
Travel destination: Kashgar
Suitable for: History & Culture Explorers
Tour type: Private
Highlights of this tour:
- Experience the local lifestyle and splendid culture in Kashgar Old Town.
- Find some local souvenirs in Handicrafts Market.
- Witness the largest livestock market in Asia – Local Livestock Market.
- Explore Id Kah Mosque – the largest Islam Mosque in Xinjiang.
Day-by-day Itinerary
- Day 1: Kashgar Old Town TourExplore Uyghur Architecture and Local Handicrafts Market
Welcome to our 2-day private cultural tour in Kashgar! Upon your arrival at Kashgar airport (please arrive before 10:00 am), our local English-speaking tour guide and driver will pick you up and your Kashgar exploration begins!
Kashgar Old Town has a long history of over 2,100 years and is an important node on the Silk Road. In the ancient city, the cobblestone roads and colorful Uyghur architecture are arranged in a staggered manner... Strolling along, you can taste authentic cuisine, appreciate Uyghur songs and dances, and experience the rich ethnic customs.
Welcome Ceremony in Kashgar Old Town In the ancient city, you can also admire the largest Islam Mosque in Xinjiang - Id Kah Mosque, whose birth can be traced back to 1442, in the Ming Dynasty. Through the tour guide's explanation, get a glimpse of its long history and unique Arabic-style architecture.
Later, you will be guided to visit the local Handicrafts Market. About one kilometer long, gathering hundreds of handicraft workshops and stalls, it is a boutique exhibition area for Kashgar and even Central Asian handicrafts. You can choose exquisite ethnic hats, embroidery, gold and silver jewelry, and other handicrafts here, and experience the charm of traditional Uyghur craftsmanship.
Meal: Lunch
Accommodation: Overnight in Kashgar
Local Handicrafts Market - Day 2: Kashgar Tour & Kashgar DepartureWitness the Largest Livestock Market in Asia
Today you will further explore the amazing Kashgar! First, come to visit the Local Livestock Market. In the suburb of Kashgar City, it is an interesting window for you to learn the local culture and folk customs of South Xinjiang. It is said to be the largest livestock market in Asia, mainly with the trade of flocks and herds. Hawking from sellers, bargaining from buyers, moo and bleat from the animals forming a busy and down-to-earth scene before you.
After that, transfer you to visit the Abakh Khoja Tomb, a masterpiece of Uyghur architecture that serves as the mausoleum for the Abakh Khoja family. Abakh Hoja was once the leader of this region in the 17th century. The tomb is now one of the holiest Muslim sites for locals, offering a glimpse into the beauty and history of the Uyghur culture and architecture.
Finishing the sightseeing, you will be dropped off at Kashgar airport for departure.
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch
Accommodation: N/A
Abakh Hoja Tomb
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