Things to Do in Kashgar

Kashgar has many tourist resources. Here is our list of top eight things to do in Kashgar.

Top 8 Things to do in Kashgar

1. Abakh Hoja Mosque
Abakh Hoja Mosque consists of a series of classic Muslim ancient buildings, and is the mausoleum of Islam Abna’ al-Nabiy. It was built in 1640, and its name originated from the concubine of Emperor Qianlong of Qing Dynasty

2. Id Kah Mosque
Id Kah Mosque is the biggest one in China, and is a place of Question and Answer for all Islam in Xinjiang. It is not only the key cultural-relics protection unit but also an important site of religious activities and a tourist attraction.

3. Stone City
Stone City is a famous ruin of ancient city, and was a junction of middle and south Silk Road.

4. More Pagoda
More Pagoda is a ruined Buddhist temple. At present, there are two survival pagodas, which were the main buildings of the temple.

5. Lake Karakuri
Lake Karakuri is located at the foot of Mount Muztagata, and is a high mountain morainal lake. On the bank of the lake, there is a special base camp for climbers.

6. Kashgar Grand Bazaar
Kashgar Grand Bazaar is the biggest international trading market and has been more 2000 years.

7. Hongqilapu Mountain Port
Hongqilapu Mountain Port is the unique one at the highest altitude in the world, and is only open from May 1st to December 20th. Along the Sino-Pakistan Highway to Pamirs, it will pass many attractions like Lake Karakuri, Mount Muztagta, Abakh Hoja Mosque, Stone City, etc.

8. Mount Muztagata
Mount Muztagata is called the father of ice mountain, and is a famous climbing place and a necessary place from Kashgar to Hongqilapu Port.