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Pro
Interesting Uighur culture, good food, massages!
Con
The modern Chinese architecture.
In a nutshell
One of the few Chinese cities with character.
Streets of Handicrafts and Workshops
nepalgoods Says: There are many streets in Kashgar, which still show old workshops and handicrafts. Strolling around and having a look into the shops is like diving into a time long ago. Copper basins are made by hand, musicalinstruments have been neatly decorated and men are sitting on the...
John195123 Says: Everyone raves about the Sunday Market, Kashgar's pride and joy of the tourist market. The market, however, runs every day of the week- it's just supposedly bigger on Sunday, and that's when most tourists go- historically market day here, or something like that. The market...
John195123 Says: Worth a visit, aside from a 20 RMB/person entry fee (August 2008) the Mosque didn't seem to be overly crowded, is closed during prayer times and don't kneel on one knee to take a photo... for some reason... can someone explain that to me? I'm not sure what is wrong about it,...
John195123 Says: Walking around Kashi is a hot item on most tourists' agendae and not just for the old town. Temperatures can get quite hot, today (August 1, 2008) it's a cozy 97, with bright, clear skies better suited for Infrared grilling than walking. Wear long, loose clothes and a big...
John195123 Says: Four hours by bus (about 26 RMB, 27 with PICC insurance... return cost about 20.75 RMB with insurance...) takes you to Yarkand... if the bus has A/C it's bearable. Yarkand has an old town, near the mosque... I recommend going to the mosque just after prayer on Friday... in...
John195123 Says: Right now the Chinese Government has imposed travel restrictions on access for foreigners to Lake Karakul. This means that currently, July 28, 2008, you need to get a permit for travel to the lake. You have to hire a driver to get there, as foreigners aren't allowed on buses...
nepalgoods Says: If you are in Kashgar and you did not come from Pakistan oder go to Pakistan, an excursion to Karakul Lake and Karakorum Highway is an absolute must! I was lucky enoght to see this spectacular landscpae two time in my life: In 1992, when I came from Pakistan going all the...
nepalgoods Says: Abakh Hodscha, the ruler over Kashgar, Kucha, Korla, Aksu and Khotan in 17th century had this Mausoleum build for his father Mohammed Yusuf. Abakh Hodscha was also a religious leader and respected by his people as a prophet. When he died, he was buried in the Mausoleum and...
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The Gallery Cafe Kashgar: new cafe in town
sarahroth Says: New cafe that is conveniently located in the middle of town. About a 10 minute walk from Idkah Mosque. They have friendly staff, good coffee and delicious pizza! I found that they had very fresh surroundings. They even have oil paintings from local artists for sale. They...
John195123 Says: The streets are where life happens, and here the food is hot, fresh and greasy. Kebabs come with skewers of meat and fat; samsa and sambursa (dough filled with meat, onions and sometimes other ingredients and cooked in the tandoori ovens) are excellent, but try, with all...
John's Information Cafe: Misinformation
John195123 Says: While there's western food and nice places to sit, I have, thus far, been fairly disappointed with the information or quality or availability of information at John's Information Cafe's wherever I've been to them in China. It's a great idea, but poor execution. The food's...
John195123 Says: Dirty and grubby, the flies are one of the biggest problems... I know many people have probably eaten here and been just fine... for us, we ordered two dishes and an order of chapati. We got three of one dish, two of another and five pieces of chapati. Then we ordered two...
John195123 Says: Just opened on July 28, 2008, and replacing the Caravan Cafe, which went out of business about a year ago, apparently, the Fubar is well worth a visit, for good tacos, hamburgers, or even fish and chips, as well as Stella Artois and other beer not commonly found here in...
John195123 Says: Contrary to popular belief, you can get soft sleeper from Kuqa to Kashgar... they are very limited, but you can get them. We got two, the last two, and one hard seat... 99 yuan for a hard seat, 297 yuan or so for soft sleeper (July 28, 2008). Try to buy the tickets in...
hareton21 Says: If you have a little time in Kashgar, and don't mind walking, you can explore a lot of the city (e.g. the old neighbourhood, Id Kah mosque, the markets, the river) on foot. Might be a bit hot in summer though! If you are going to Apak Khoja mausoleum (worth the trip) then...
John195123 Says: Kashgar is a Muslim city, to a large extent, but I cannot tell you the number of foreigners who I see walking around Mosques and other religious sites in the wrong clothes. Even around town, women shouldn't wear tank tops, even if the local Chinese do. (The Chinese have very...
nepalgoods Says: IN many Muslim countries women use to wear veils to cover their hair or even their face. Sometimes I have th eimpression this custom becomes more popular with Muslimas in Germany. But in Kashgar I found, that less and less women are wearing veils. Compared with 1992 you...
John195123 Says: Bad joke. But the situation is serious in Kashgar. The day we left, August 4, I think, there was a bombing in Kashgar. Now, the Chinese claim it was the Uyghur terrorists, bent on disrupting the Olympics. I don't know about all that. Regardless, it happened and may happen...
John195123 Says: Kashgar, like the rest of China, is a great place to get ripped off. Don't pay more than you agree to, and agree to prices beforehand. Get them to write it down, even. I tell you now, the next bloody person here to try to rip me off is going to get beaten. I am so sick of...
Crossing the Khunjerab Pass from Kashgar to Pak
yuet29 Says: Crossed the border a few days ago.In case anyone need the information,Visa fee for Malaysian: 8USD; Singapore: 15USDThe bus from Kashgar said to be departed everyday at 12 noon but only go if there is more than 10 people. Anytime in the day if there is more than 10, it will...
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Plan a Kashgar vacation with reviews, tips and photos posted by real travelers and Kashgar locals
kashgar is a city in far western part of china . - Kashgar is China’s Muslim center. It used to be an important stop on the centuries-old Silk Road, and trade remains timeless still in this vibrant oasis, at least on Sundays, when the bustling markets...
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Q: Urgently need a good dentist in or around Kashgar. Seen lots of 'dentist booths' but does anyone know where I could find a really...
A: sorry to hear about that ,maybe you can check it with internet ,see if you can go to Urumuqi ,it;s will be easy to find the dentist you need .lots of flights from Kashgar...
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After crossing the Kunjherab coming from Pakistan I finally arrived in Kashgar. This whole trip has been a dream come true! In Kashgar I left behind the overwhelming landscapes of the Himalayas and......
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The original old town of Kashgar This is a typical travel-magazine-cover for Kashgar. Although the old town still conserve quite well, most has already blended together with new modern constructions...
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Kashgar! (or 'Kashi' - Chinese name for Kashgar)
I spent a total of 5 nights in Kashgar, and I can definitely say it's cold (it's November). Just as you may have heard, the Sunday Market is great (Camels for sale!), and the atmosphere is...
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Kashgar is the largest oasis city in Chinese Central Asia and has long been important for its strategic location, commanding the passes that led travellers along the silk routes to India, Persia and...
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If you're in Kashgar, you must wait and see the Sunday market. A most unique experience. I bought a couple of totally amazing rugs here. You can also buy many unique things, such as beautiful...
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