Kashgar attraction

Kashgar Ancient City

喀什古城

A large historic district of lanes, workshops, homes and active visitor streets best explored without a rigid route.

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Traditional streets in Kashgar Ancient City
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What it is and why visit

A large historic district of lanes, workshops, homes and active visitor streets best explored without a rigid route. Plan roughly 5 hours and aim for morning and early evening.

Ticket
Free public access
Duration
5 hours
Booking
Usually same-day
Setting
mixed

Opening pattern

Open urban district; shop hours vary.

Public streets are generally free; experiences vary.

How to get there

Walk from an old-city-edge hotel or use a taxi to a main gate.

Map position

39.4762, 75.9938

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