October 13th, Kashgar Old Town, don’t be misled by fake guides anymore!

Who says Kashgar is still hot in October? 🙅‍♀️ Actual measurements show daily temperatures between 15℃ - 25℃, with crisp autumn air and just the right comfort! And a guide saying to wait until 7 PM for sunset? Don’t believe it! In Kashgar, the sun sets after 9 PM now, and it only gets dark after 10 PM 🌄 Keep this real travel guide handy and avoid blindly stepping into traps!
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🙋‍♀️ How to explore Kashgar Old Town?
Zone tours: The old town is divided into East and West districts. It’s recommended to spend two days leisurely exploring for a deeper experience.
Opening ceremony: (Except Mondays) starts daily at 10:30! Strongly suggest arriving one hour early to secure a spot; if you come late, you’ll only see a crowd!
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🌇 Recommended itinerary:
[Old Town East District]: Gao Tai residential houses → East Gate of the Old Town → Popular TV Tower check-in spot (navigate to 🧭 “Na Shi Man Homestay”) → Geng Gong Shrine → Sky Garden → Old Town Corner Café (same spot as Dilraba) → Han Bazaar
[Old Town West District]: Id Kah Mosque → Century-old Teahouse → Oil Painting Street → Rainbow Alley & Cloth Bag Alley → Kashgar Old Town Wall
🌅 Want to see a stunning sunset?
Recommended to climb Kunlun Tower around 9 PM to overlook the entire old town! The wind at the top is very strong, so be cautious if wearing a skirt.
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📌 Classic itinerary suggestions:
Day 1: Kashgar → Oyitak Red Mountain → Baisha Lake (North and South Shores) → Muji Volcano → Taxkorgan
Day 2: Taxkorgan → Khunjerab Pass → Wakhan Corridor → Panlong Ancient Trail → Bandier Lake → Taxkorgan
Day 3: Taxkorgan → Tahaman Wetland → Mustagh Ata Glacier → Karakul Lake → Kashgar
Day 4: Kashgar → Zepu Golden Poplar Forest / Xijita → Kashgar
Day 5: Free day in Kashgar Old Town (slow stroll, photography, and fully enjoy the food spots)
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🕌 Must-visit spots around Kashgar:
📍 Baisha Lake: Half white sand, half clear water, pure and picturesque.
📍 Karakul Lake: The perfect spot to photograph the reflection of Mustagh Ata, the “Father of Glaciers.”
📍 Khunjerab Pass: The western gate of the motherland 🇨🇳 on the Pamir Plateau, highly significant.
📍 Panlong Ancient Trail: 30 kilometers, 639 bends! “Walk all the twists today, and life will be smooth from now on.”