Popular Best Things to Do in Kashgar

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There are two folk performances, each lasting fifteen minutes. Compared to when I visited three years ago, the open area is larger, and Baoyue Tower is now open. However, the large-scale theater performances have been cancelled, which is a bit of a shame.

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The camera lens passes through layered archways, sunlight carving timeless patterns onto the openwork brick walls. The earthen-yellow buildings stretch out under the blue sky like an open ancient book, each mottled line a character waiting to be deciphered. The winding old streets lead visitors to unknown corners, where mulberry trees cast shadows, where squares suddenly open, and where a captivating labyrinth seems impossible to escape—this is Kashgar Old City.

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A 10-minute stroll from the hotel is Kashgar's famous Gaotai Folk Houses. Kashgar Old Town is also very close, making it a great combination for a day trip. This residential complex is said to date back to the Kashgar Khanate. Legend has it that Ban Chao and Geng Gong of the Eastern Han Dynasty once lived here. Most of the existing buildings were built over 600 years ago. Due to their clay structures, they lack safety and stability. Beginning in 2009, a residential reinforcement and renovation project was launched, investing 839 million yuan to renovate 9,722 traditional Uyghur dwellings using carbon fiber reinforcement and steel support. In 2014, 150 million yuan was invested to improve the landscape. In 2021, an intangible cultural heritage preservation project was launched, implementing a "one-house, one-design" approach. The complex is scheduled to reopen in 2023 after renovations, with free admission. Currently, the complex is primarily home to artisan shops, with an area preserved in its original state for visitors to explore. A full tour takes about an hour and a half.

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Free to visit and free parking. Although the collection is small, there are many fine works. The most amazing one is the silk brocade robe with embroidered silk edges from the Northern Song Dynasty, which is exquisitely made and well preserved. The Kunlun Pavilion next to it introduces the nature and culture of the Kunlun Mountains in detail, which is worth a visit.