Kashgar Old Town & Id Kah Mosque Private Day Tour

This private day tour is the perfect introduction to Kashgar, the cultural crossroads of the Silk Road. With your own guide, you'll explore the labyrinthine Old Town, visit the iconic Id Kah Mosque, and experience the daily life of the Uyghur people. If your visit falls on a Sunday, we'll adjust the itinerary to include the famous Sunday livestock market (Mal Bazaar).

Sample itinerary

• 08:30 Hotel pickup and transfer to Kashgar Old Town
• 09:00 Guided walking tour of the Old Town, including the famous handcraft street and century-old tea house
• 11:00 Visit Id Kah Mosque, learn about its history and architecture
• 12:30 Lunch at a local restaurant featuring Uyghur cuisine
• 14:00 Explore the Old Town's core area: visit a traditional pottery workshop and a musical instrument shop
• 16:00 Free time for shopping or photography at your own pace
• 17:30 Return to your hotel

Good to know

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended as the Old Town has uneven cobblestone streets. Please dress modestly when visiting the mosque (shoulders and knees covered). The Sunday livestock market is only available on Sundays and may require an earlier start.

Highlights

• Wander the narrow alleys of Kashgar Old Town with a local guide
• Visit the 15th-century Id Kah Mosque, the largest in China
• See traditional Uyghur crafts: copper smithing, pottery, and musical instruments
• Enjoy a local lunch of hand-pulled noodles and samsa

What’s included

• English-speaking local guide
• Private air-conditioned vehicle
• Entrance tickets to Id Kah Mosque and Old Town
• Bottled water
• Travel insurance

What’s not included

• Personal expenses and gratuities (tips)
• Meals arranged on your own outside the itinerary
• Optional activities and attractions not listed in the itinerary
• Compensation for damage or loss caused by personal reasons

Pickup & meeting point

Hotel pickup in Kashgar city area, around 08:30 am.