Kashgar Old Town

» Kashgar, Xin Jiang

Kashgar Old Town Overview & Map Weather Transportation Information

Kashgar is sited west of Taklamkan Desert at the feet of the Tianshan mountains range and is an oasis. The town has a history of over 2,000 years. It was said that Banchao, Eastern Han's envoy to the Western Region once stayed here on his way. It was a summer palace during the Kalahan Dynasty.

How many people live here?

Kashgar old town contains a large group of Uygur residential houses. The Old Town city is now home to 630 homes with more than 2450 people, all of whom are Muslims.

What to see

Explore the maze of narrow streets in this oldest residential area of Kashgar. Houses were originally built along a natural slope, and extended over the years with many streets either fully or half-covered. Traditional Uughur life continues here in time-honored fashion. You can visit local families, see potteries, bakeries, embroidery, and local skills.

Ancient buildings in the town

The town is located at a precipitous position with mud-thatched buildings densely built one atop another. Numerous small lanes crisscross the town and reach every corner of it. Inside the town, are those hundreds-year-old, most of which are two or three-story simple architecture.

Ancient houses

The residential area has a long history and most of ancient houses have existed for a few centuries. Most homes are handed down from generation to generation for over 300 to 400 years. The structure roof, walls, doors, windows and colors remain unchanged for centuries. One home often reflects the history of a clan which is full of fertilities, developing, vicissitude and descendant continuance. Usually, each house is equipped with a staircase leads to the building top but be cautious that all of the staircases haven't been facilitated with protecting chains.

Courtyards in houses

Each house has a courtyard, some big and some small, the size of which is due to the terrain. Similarly, all the yards grow the Muslim-favored trees and flowers, such as mulberry, figs, megranate, almond, grape, rose, China rose. The yards are heavily shaded, proving a tranquil environment for relaxing and refreshing. Inside bigger yards, the owner even built up a pergola for grape vines.

Special cultural experience

Visiting the small alleys and knowing Uygur characteristic residence culture, you can enjoy and experience the culture and history that is contained in the small alleys and deep courtyards. In the alleys on platforms besides the residence marvel at the even more ancient primitive workshops for hand-made earthenware.Some17or18 antique workshops have been restored. Traditional Uughur life continues here in time-honored fashion. You can visit local families, see potteries, bakeries, embroidery, and local skills.

Attractions around » Kashgar, Xin Jiang

Natural Scene

• Lake Karakuli
• Dawakun Desert

Historical Site

• Id Kah Mosque
• Tomb of Abakh Khoja
• Kashgar Old Town

Shopping & Leisure

• Kashgar Bazaar

Kashgar Old Town Highlights

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Kashgar Old Town FAQ & Travelers's Tips

  Weather

1. When is the best time to go?

  Transportation

1. What is the best transportation for cruising around in Kashgar?

  Shopping

1. Where can I exchange money?

  Other Hints

1. How is post communication in Kashgar?
2. Emergency Services
3. Telephone Service

• When is the best time to go?

  The best time to travel is between August and September, when the sky is blue and there is blossom and fruit on the trees.

  The four seasons in Kashgar are very clear. The average temperature for the year is 11.8 degree C, the average temperature of the coolest month of January is -6 degree C, and in the hottest month, July, the average temperature is 27 degree C. Kashgar is a large periods of sunshine and little rainfall, the average rainfall here is only 121mm, but the evaporation capacity amounts to 2162mm, and on average there are 224 days a year without frost here.

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• What is the best transportation for cruising around in Kashgar?

  Hiring a car before arriving to Kashgar will make your trip easy and securely .Book your cheap Kahgar Car Hire and Car Rental securely online with Lonelychina.
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• Where can I exchange money?

  Money can be changed at Qinibakh Hotel , Wenzhou Hotel (limited to US$, Euro, British Pound, Japanese Yen and HK$) Kashgar Hotel and Seman Hotel. For those who stay in Renmin Hotel and Jindu Mansion , you may change your money at the Bank of China on the North of the Kashgar Peoples Square , it is 5-10 minutes distance on foot (business hours 9:00-16:00, 10:00 - 14:00 Sunday and Saturday). Do not change any money in the street with strangers. If you carry traveler check, you can change it to RMB at the Bank of China , which is not far from all hotels in Kashgar.

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• How is post communication in Kashgar?

  The main post office is located on Renmin Road the center of Kashgar (Ostangboyi end of Handcrafts street), you can send card, letters from the Post Office and your hotels as well. Post cards ,stamps and tourist books can be found in Kashgar Post Office.

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• Emergency Services

  • Police 110
  • Fire 119
  • Ambulance 120
  • Foreigners Section of the Kashgar Security Bureau 2822044
  • Tourist Hotline 2833111
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• Telephone Service

  • Local Telephone Information 114
  • Time Check 117
  • Weather Information 121
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