A Silk Road oasis for over 2,000 years, where a Sunday market still trades sheep, cattle and camels.
- Food and markets
- The story behind it
What you do there
- Walk the old city's lanes; much of it was rebuilt around 2009–2012.
- Sunday livestock bazaar on the outskirts, about 10:00-19:00, with cattle, sheep, goats and camels; taxi about CNY 30 from the old town east gate.
When to go
Best months are being checked; the operator will advise on timing.
January averages about −5 °C and July about 26 °C.
Getting there and permits
- Getting there
- About 2 hours by air or 12-26 hours by train from Urumqi; the airport is about 10 km from the centre.
- Permits
- Not confirmed in our sources; ask the operator before you book.
- Altitude
- Kashgar weather station 1,386 m.
Page last checked 28 Oct 2026. Rules, roads and ticketing change; the operator confirms everything before you book.
Sources and photo credits
Sources
- Wikipedia
- China Xian Tour (tour operator page)
- China Xian Tour (tour operator page)
Photos
- Being added
