Start an unforgettable journey through the Western Regions


📍Route map:
Kashgar Old Town → Gao Tai Residential Houses → Kashgar Museum✨
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🏰First stop: Kashgar Old Town (open all day)
🕒09:30-13:00 (recommended to visit in the morning! Avoid peak tour group hours)
🚗Transport: Take a taxi to the "East Gate"✨
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✨Must-experience:
▫️10:30/18:00🕺Opening ceremony! Uyghur girls and boys sing and dance, remember to arrive 30 minutes early to secure a spot✨
▫️East District street tour👇
Han Bazaar Food Street🍢 → Flowerpot Bazaar🎨 → Sky Garden🌺 (navigate to "Nashi Man Hostel" rooftop)
▫️West District artsy route👇
Century-old teahouse🫖 (sit by the window on the second floor, the street view is super soothing) → Rainbow Alley🌈 (navigate to "Taha Alley Photo Tour")
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📸Photo tips:✨
✅ Corner encounters with colorful doors: East District "Areya Road" has many carved wooden doors
✅ Light and shadow play: After 4 pm, the sunlight slants beautifully, highlighting the texture of the earthen walls
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🏡Second stop: Gao Tai Residential Houses (free)✨
🕒15:00-17:00
🚶15-minute walk
🔍Exploration guide:✨
🔸Maze challenge: Follow the earth-yellow arrows, every alley holds a surprise
🔸Intangible cultural heritage workshop: Find "Maimaiti’s Old Teahouse" to watch local pottery artisans at work✨
🔸Photo spot unlocked: Navigate to "Kepinghan Community" for stunning panoramic shots
💡Tips: Wear non-slip shoes! Some wooden stairs are slanted
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🏛️Third stop: Kashgar Museum (free)✨
🕒17:30-19:00 (closed on Mondays!)
🚌 Bus 20 goes directly
🔮Must-see exhibition halls:✨
▫️Silk Road Ancient Path Hall: Holographic projection of camel caravans crossing the desert🐫
▫️Ethnic Costume Hall: Try on virtual Idilais silk dresses👗
▫️Old City Evolution Hall: Use AR glasses to see the past and present of the old city👓
🎧Hidden feature: Rent an audio guide (20 yuan) with bilingual Uyghur and Chinese commentary✨

Post by .s@@c Sm.th | May 14, 2025

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