The notebook of Kashgar
Discover the summits by their paths.
Great oasis of Central Asia where mosques, markets and reconstructed neighborhoods concentrate a complex commercial history.
At your own pace
Identity summary
2 to 5 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
City · Heritage · Desert
Good accessibility
Sweet rhythm
General presentation
Kashgar
Great oasis of Central Asia where mosques, markets and reconstructed neighborhoods concentrate a complex commercial history.
The discovery of Kashgar revolves around Id Kah Mosque, Old Town of Kashgar and Mausoleum of Apak Khoja. The stay thus alternates between urban life, heritage and desert areas, giving a concrete picture of the destination beyond its only best known site.
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For a stay of 2 to 5 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be anticipated: variable influx depending on the season. A car is usually the easiest way to connect different sectors. The main sites are generally easy to access.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Mosquée Id Kah
- Old town of Kashgar
- Mausolée d'Apak Khoja
Before you choose
- Variable frequency depending on season
- Parking to anticipate in the center
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
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Mosquée Id Kah
The great mosque borders the central square of Kashgar and remains a major religious landmark. Access, schedules and practices are closely framed; the visit requires respect and discretion. A slow visit allows to go beyond the only points of view the best known.
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Vieille ville de Kashgar
The centre presents lanes, houses and shops largely rebuilt in a supervised tourist setting. It is necessary to read this landscape in hindsight and not to present it as an old fabric that remains intact.
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Mausolée d'Apak Khoja
The mausoleum combines varnished domes, minarets and gardens around an important Sufi lineage. Its architecture deserves a visit, attentive to the religious and political context. A slow visit allows to go beyond the only points of view the best known.
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