Kashgar Culture: Old Town, Mosque & Living Heritage

Kashgar In-Depth Cultural 2-Day Tour

Old Town · Intangible Cultural Heritage · Museum · Old Teahouse

2 Days 1 NightsKashgar600 – 840 USD

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History & CultureIntangible HeritageMuseumsLocal Life

Overview

Trip Overview

Kashgar isn't a city you see at a glance. This route takes you deep into the Old Town: throw clay in a pottery workshop, hear a rawap being tuned in an instrument shop, and understand the Southern Silk Road and the Kara-Khanid Khanate in its museums. Over two days you'll talk with artisans, teahouse elders and museum guides, truly reading Kashgar's cultural threads.

Highlights

Trip Highlights

✓Explore the ancient city of Kashgar in depth, discovering Uyghur rammed-earth architecture and the layout of its streets and alleys
✓Experience hand-throwing and painting at a pottery workshop
✓Visit the Id Kah Mosque to learn about Islamic architecture and community life
✓Step into the Kashgar Prefecture Museum to understand the Southern Silk Road and the Kara-Khanid Khanate
✓Listen to Uyghur musicians play and sing at a century-old teahouse
✓Visit ethnic musical instrument shops to learn about the making of the rawap and dutar
✓Taste traditional Uyghur tea snacks and handmade sweets
✓Admire the Islamic architecture and family tomb culture of the Xiangfei Garden

Day-by-day

Day-by-day Itinerary

1DAYKashgar

Day 1: In-Depth Old Town · Intangible Cultural Heritage Handicrafts

BreakfastNot included · Arrival day does not include breakfast

MorningIn the morning, enter through the East Gate of Kashgar Old Town, visit Ustangboyi Street and the handicraft bazaar, with a focus on a pottery workshop where you can personally try hand-throwing or painting.

LunchIncluded · Old Town Uyghur restaurant · Includes mixed noodles and yogurt

AfternoonAfter lunch, head to the Id Kah Mosque and its square to learn about Islamic architecture and community life; then visit an ethnic musical instrument shop and hear craftsmen explain the making of the rawap and dutar.

DinnerIncluded · Old Teahouse dinner · Tea snacks and light meals

EveningIn the evening, drink brick tea and listen to Uyghur musicians play and sing at a century-old teahouse, then enjoy traditional Uyghur tea snacks and pilaf for dinner.

TransportWalking + business car transfersStay4-star hotel near Kashgar Old Town

2DAYKashgar

Day 2: Museum · Xiangfei Garden · Old Street Culture

BreakfastIncluded · In the hotel · Buffet breakfast

MorningIn the morning, visit the Kashgar Prefecture Museum to systematically learn about the Southern Silk Road, the Kara-Khanid Khanate, and Uyghur folk customs; then head to the Xiangfei Garden to learn about the Apak Hoja Mazar and the legend of Xiangfei.

LunchIncluded · Old Town family restaurant · Includes hand-grabbed rice

AfternoonAfter lunch, walk into the old town residential area, visit traditional dwellings and the streets around the mosque, and call on a Uyghur family to experience naan baking and tea snacks.

DinnerNot included · Dining at leisure

EveningIn the evening, enjoy free time to revisit the old town night views or shop for handicrafts, then be transferred to the airport or back to the hotel.

TransportBusiness car + walkingStay4-star hotel in Kashgar city area (if an extension stay is needed)

Hotels

Hotel Reference

Destination	Hotel	Rating	Room type	Nights
Kashgar	4-star hotel near the old town or equivalent	4-star	Standard twin room	1 night

Activities

Recommended Activities

Kashgar Old Town

A living museum of Uyghur rammed-earth architecture and lifestyle.

Id Kah Mosque

Kashgar's spiritual landmark, an Islamic architectural and community center.

Kashgar Prefecture Museum

A window into the history of the Southern Silk Road and the Kara-Khanid Khanate.

Xiangfei Garden

Apak Hoja Mazar, Islamic architecture and the legend of Xiangfei.

Century-old Teahouse

Kashgar Old Town is the most vibrant cultural space full of local life.

Add-ons

Add-on Services

Item	Destination	Details	Currency	Fee	Remark
Intangible Cultural Heritage Pottery Experience	Kashgar	Pottery workshop wheel-throwing and painting course	CNY	Price upon request	Advance reservation required
Ethnic Musical Instrument Experience	Kashgar	Rawap or Dutar basic playing experience	CNY	Price upon request	Suitable for beginners
Uyghur Family Visit	Kashgar	Visit a local home in the Old Town, experience naan baking and tea snacks	CNY	Price upon request	Respect the host's customs

Included / Not included

Pricing

Included

1 night of 4-star hotel accommodation throughout the tour (including breakfast)
Meals listed in the itinerary (3 main meals and 1 breakfast)
Local Chinese/English-speaking guide service
Business vehicle and driver
First entrance tickets to all attractions listed in the itinerary
Basic fees for intangible cultural heritage experiences
Travel agency liability insurance and travel accident insurance

Not Included

Round-trip transportation to and from Kashgar
Personal expenses and optional activities
Single room supplement
Additional expenses due to force majeure
Guide and driver gratuities (suggested)
Meals and drinks outside the itinerary
Museum special exhibition tickets

Notes

Good to Know

This route focuses on in-depth cultural experiences and is recommended for tourists interested in history and culture.
Museum opening hours may change; please refer to the announcement on the day of your visit.
Please carry a valid passport and respect local ethnic and religious customs.

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