Kashgar Trip Overview
Kashgar is the hub on the Silk Road from ancient times to the present. This 8-hour private tour is only available on Sundays and will offer you a great opportunity to explore the old town, Id Ghar Mosque, Apa Khoja tomb, Grand Bazaar and Handicraft Street. As a special treat, a visit will be made to the Animal Bazaar which is only open one day a week. Local lunch, all entrance fees, private guide and transfer service are all inclusive.
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Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Kashgar, China
Trip Category: Private & Custom Tours >> Private Sightseeing Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Kashgar, Xinjiang Uygur, China
Kashgar is the hub on the Silk Road from ancient times to the present. This 8-hour private tour is only available on Sundays and will offer you a great opportunity to explore the old town, Id Ghar Mosque, Apa Khoja tomb, Grand Bazaar and Handicraft Street. As a special treat, a visit will be made to the Animal Bazaar which is only open one day a week. Local lunch, all entrance fees, private guide and transfer service are all inclusive.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Abakh Hoja Tomb, 421 County Rd, Kashgar 844504 China
Meet your friendly tour guide in the lobby of your hotel at 10:00am to start your exciting Kashgar city day tour.
First, you will visit Apa Khoja tomb. Built in 1640 AD by local Imam Yusup, notice its impressive Uyghur Islamic architectural style with its minarets and domes.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kashgar Live Stock Market, Kashgar 844000 China
Next, head out to the city’s suburbs to visit the Sunday Animal Bazaar where local farmers sell their livestock including sheep, goats, horses, donkeys, camels and more.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Handicraft Street, Zhi Ren Street, Kashgar China
After visiting the farm, you will return to Kashgar and make your way through the old town to indulge in the local life, wander around the local streets and shops. Continue to the Ancient Art Street also known as Handicrafts Street where you will see local workshops making musical instruments, tools, bronze vessels, food, etc.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Id Kah Mosque, Jiefang North Road Thirsty Camel Tours, Kashgar 844000 China
To end the walking tour, enjoy the architecture and an inside visit of Id Ghar Mosque, the largest mosque in Xinjiang (outside visit only during prayer time). Savor lunch arranged in a local Uyghur’s house where you will taste traditional Uyghur food including Nang bread, hand-stretched noodles, pilaf and more.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kashgar Bazaar, Kashgar 844000 China
In the afternoon, you will be offered plenty of time to shop in the Grand Bazaar which dates back to 120 BC.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Silkroadtrips, Urumqi 830000 China
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