Kashgar Travel Guide

Basic Facts

Reputed as desert gem, Kashgar is a must-see far east town for its beautiful scenery and rich culture. Located to the western rim of the world's largest inland basin, the Tarim Basin, and nestled beside the desolate Taklamakan Desert, Kashagar is an oasis carved of stone and sand. Kashgar was once a last stop outfitting station and tranding post for travelers as well as merchants plying the ancient Silk Road that linked China, India, Pakistan and the Roman Empire.

Climate: (Degrees Centigrade)

Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
-3.3	0	6	15.6	19.3	23	26.4	23.3	19.6	11.2	3.6	-1.4

Kashgar Attractions and Highlights

Id Kah Mosque
Located in the center of Kashgar, the Id Kah Mosque was built in 1442 by Kashgar's ruler Shakessimirzha. Reputed as the largest mosque in China, the beautiful yellow-tiled mosque has undergone much restoration. Its exquisite Islamic architecture sets its apart from Chinese styled mosques. It is now a key place of worship for Muslim in China. Visit in the early morning is a smart choice to avoid the crowd.

Abakh Khoja Tomb
Located some 5km northeast of city center, the Abakh Khoja Tomb was built in 1640, and it is the family tomb of Abakh Khoja, a 17th century Kashgar ruler. It is one of the holiest places in Xinjiang as well as an architecture masterpiece. Muslim pilgrims from all over Xinjiang visit this tomb during Korban Festival.

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