Kashgar Classic: Old Town & Id Kah in 3 Days

Kashgar Classic Panorama 3-Day Tour

Old City · Id Kah · Xiangfei Garden · Pamir First Glimpse

3 Days 2 NightsKashgar900 – 1,260 USD

3Days

2Nights

1Destinations

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First-TimerClassic HighlightsOld Town CulturePamir Scenery

Overview

Trip Overview

If it's your first time in Kashgar, this route strings together everything worth seeing: hear the Old Town wake up in Gaotai民居 at dawn, watch pigeons take off over Id Kah Square at noon, and chase a snow-capped mountain sunset toward the Pamirs at dusk. In three days you'll wander a bazaar and sip brick tea like half a local, carrying the slow, vast feel of the Western Regions home with you.

Highlights

Trip Highlights

✓Stroll through Kashgar Old City, see century-old pottery and carved wooden doors and windows
✓Visit the Id Kah Mosque, one of China's largest mosques
✓Explore Xiangfei Garden and learn about the legend of Xiangfei and the family tombs
✓Wander Kashgar Grand Bazaar and pick Uyghur handicrafts and dried fruits
✓Overlook the panoramic view of the old city from Gaotai Residences and take great cultural photos
✓Head toward the Pamirs to see the Oytak Red Mountain and the snow-capped mountain highway up close
✓Taste authentic pilaf, baked samsa, and freshly made naan
✓Listen to Uyghur musicians perform in a century-old teahouse

Day-by-day

Day-by-day Itinerary

1DAYKashgar

Day 1 First Glimpse of the Old City · Id Kah Square

BreakfastNot included · No breakfast included on arrival day

MorningAfter arriving in Kashgar, check into a hotel near the old city and rest briefly; in the morning, stroll through the East Gate of Kashgar Old City, watch the city gate opening ceremony, and visit the handicraft workshops on Ustangboyi Street.

LunchIncluded · Old City Uyghur-style restaurant · Includes hand-pulled pilaf and thin-skinned samsa

AfternoonAfter lunch, go to the exterior of Id Kah Mosque and its square, then enter the core area of the old city to explore Craftsman Street and the Hat Bazaar and experience pottery, copperware, and woodcarving crafts.

DinnerIncluded · Old City Night Market · You can freely add kebabs and yogurt

EveningIn the evening, drink brick tea and listen to Uyghur folk music in a century-old teahouse, and enjoy pilaf and baked samsa for dinner; stay overnight near the old city, where you can photograph the night view.

TransportWalking in the city + business car transfersStay4-star hotel near Kashgar Old City

2DAYKashgar

Day 2 Xiangfei Garden · Grand Bazaar · Gaotai Residences

BreakfastIncluded · In the hotel · Buffet breakfast

MorningIn the morning, go to Xiangfei Garden (Apaq Khoja Mazar) to see the green dome and scripture hall, and listen to the guide tell the story of Xiangfei and her family; then visit the Kashgar Prefecture Museum or the old streets around Id Kah.

LunchIncluded · Restaurant near the Grand Bazaar · Includes mixed noodles and barbecue

AfternoonAfter lunch, go to Kashgar Grand Bazaar (Central and West Asia International Trade Market) to freely shop for carpets, musical instruments, and dried fruits; then go to the outskirts of Gaotai Residences to overlook the earth-yellow rooftops of the old city.

DinnerIncluded · Local pigeon soup restaurant · Kashgar specialty pigeon soup

EveningFor dinner, arrange pigeon soup or jar-cooked meat; after the meal, you can take a night stroll through the old city alleys or rest at the hotel to prepare for the next day's Pamir trip.

TransportBusiness car + walkingStay4-star hotel near Kashgar Old City

3DAYKashgar

Day 3 Pamir First Glimpse · Oytak Red Mountain

BreakfastIncluded · In the hotel · Buffet breakfast

MorningAfter breakfast, travel along the China-Pakistan Highway to Oytak Red Mountain and the Gez River Valley, gaze at the snow mountains and red-bed landforms from afar, and stop at safe viewpoints along the way to take photos.

LunchIncluded · Restaurant en route in Oytak · Simple meal or mixed noodles

AfternoonHave lunch near Oytak Town, then continue in the afternoon toward Baisha Lake or Karakul Lake (depending on road conditions and border defense policies), view Muztagh Ata from afar, and then return to Kashgar.

DinnerIncluded · Kashgar specialty restaurant · Farewell Dinner

EveningReturn to Kashgar city in the evening, arrange a farewell dinner featuring roast whole lamb or a special Uyghur set meal; afterward, transfer to the airport or back to the hotel.

TransportOff-road business car (long-distance)Stay4-star hotel in Kashgar city (if an extended stay is needed)

Hotels

Hotel Reference

Destination	Hotel	Rating	Room type	Nights
Kashgar	4-star hotel near the Old City or equivalent	4-star	Standard Twin Room	2 nights

Activities

Recommended Activities

Kashgar Old City

One of the world's largest earthen architectural complexes and a living museum of Uyghur life.

Id Kah Mosque

One of China's largest mosques and the spiritual landmark of Kashgar.

Xiangfei Garden

Apaq Hoja Mazar, a blend of the Xiangfei legend and Islamic architectural art.

Kashgar Grand Bazaar

A Central and West Asian international trade market, a distribution center for handicrafts and dried fruits.

Gaotai Residences

Traditional Uyghur residential houses built on a high cliff, overlooking the old city.

Oytak Red Mountain

A red-bed canyon on the way to the Pamirs, where snow mountains and red rocks appear in the same frame.

Add-ons

Add-on Services

Item	Destination	Details	Currency	Fee	Remark
Border Permit Assistance	Kashgar	Assistance with applying for the Pamir border pass	CNY	Price upon request	Passport information must be provided in advance
Old City Photo Shoot	Kashgar	2-hour Uyghur costume photo shoot, including 10 retouched photos	CNY	Price upon request	Advance reservation required
Uyghur Family Visit	Kashgar	Visit a local old city family, experience naan baking and tea snacks	CNY	Price upon request	Respect the host's customs

Included / Not included

Pricing

Included

2 nights of 4-star hotel accommodation throughout the itinerary (including breakfast)
Meals listed in the itinerary (4 main meals and 2 breakfasts)
Local Chinese/English-speaking guide service
Business vehicle or off-road vehicle with driver
First entrance tickets to all attractions listed in the itinerary
Travel agency liability insurance and travel accident insurance

Not Included

Round-trip major transportation to and from Kashgar (air/train tickets)
Costs related to the Pamir border pass
Personal expenses and optional activities
Single room supplement
Additional costs caused by force majeure
Suggested gratuities for guide and driver
Meals and drinks outside the itinerary

Notes

Good to Know

This itinerary is privately customized and the order can be adjusted according to flight times and interests.
The Pamir route is subject to weather and border policy conditions and may be adjusted at short notice.
Please carry a valid passport and respect local ethnic and religious customs.
Booking at least 7 days in advance is recommended; earlier booking is required during peak season.

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