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I ordered several signature dishes, such as roasted pigeon, lamb skewers, and spicy chicken. They were really delicious.

By chance, my friend and I had made an appointment to eat the internet-famous pomegranate turntable pilaf, but we didn't expect it to be closed at night! While strolling around, we found this restaurant #黄金樽 located on the same street. We went to the store with friends, and it was a big surprise! 💒 | Restaurant name: 黄金樽 📍 | Specific address: Opposite the Party School on Tawuguzi Road, Kashgar City 🚘 | Transportation: Take Kashgar Tourism Line 1 and Bus No. 10 to get off at the Prefectural Party School Station. Tourists who fly with you can take a taxi directly from the airport, and the 10km drive takes about 20 minutes, which is quite convenient! ⏳ | Business hours: 12:30-23:30 💴 | Price per person: About 80 yuan 🥘 | Special meals: I will simply recommend a few basic dishes to identify whether Xinjiang cuisine is authentic or not 1️⃣ Roasted lamb leg, this is the most delicious roasted lamb leg I have eaten in Kashgar, Xinjiang, no one else! The lamb leg was roasted to the perfect temperature, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. In Kashgar, where the taste is generally salty, its saltiness is just right. After eating one, I ordered another one haha😊 2️⃣ Naren, Xinjiang noodles are really unique, absolutely, a mouthful of noodles warms the stomach, a piece of horse meat on top, a spoonful of soup into the soul, just like that, I was conquered by it! 3️⃣ Thin-skinned buns, really thin skin and thick fillings, be careful not to spill the full soup in the buns when eating, that is its soul, super juicy💋 4️⃣ Lamb pilaf, hmm... When the tender lamb meets the sweet yellow radish shreds, red radish shreds and soft raisins, the taste buds are instantly intoxicated, making me throw carbon water control to the wind, a must-order🍛 Okay, stop, the blogger swallows his saliva at this moment. There are more delicious foods, I will share them in detail later. 🍹 | Special drinks: Xinjiang cuisine is delicious, but don't be greedy, especially at night. Remember to drink more tea to relieve the greasiness. I especially recommend a cup of Xinjiang local pomegranate juice, which is sweet and delicious, can not only help digestion, but also detoxify! 🛌 | Special hotels: There are very good hotels near Huangjinzun, and you can choose according to your budget. 1️⃣ Donglaixiyu Boutique B&B, priced between 200-600, is located on the B&B street of Wustangboyi Road in the 5A scenic spot of the ancient city of Kashgar. It has exquisite Kashgar wood carving theme rooms with local characteristics. 2️⃣ Kashgar Radisson Blu Hotel, priced between 600-2000, is located at No. 2, Dolaitbag Road outside the ancient city. It is currently the most luxurious international five-star hotel in Kashgar, with first-class hardware facilities and services. Well, this issue of Kashgar food exploration ends here, see you next time! ♥️ Travelers are welcome to click and follow me to get more practical travel tips and travel with you 👏👏👏 #Food #TravelExperience #MobilePhotography #Travel #CityIllustrated #SnapShot #CityWandering #StoreExploration #CityIllustrated #TravelDiary

Sisters 👯♀️ Today I absolutely have to recommend a winter paradise to you all – Kashgar! That's right, the treasure city that says, "You haven't truly been to Xinjiang if you haven't been to Kashgar!" ❄️ December in Kashgar isn't as cold as you might imagine. The sunlight streaming into the earthen-yellow alleyways of the old city feels like stepping into a fairytale world from One Thousand and One Nights 🏰✨ This is China's westernmost city, bordering Pakistan and Tajikistan, brimming with exotic charm~ Below is my super detailed travel guide, so be sure to bookmark it! 👇 🌞【First Impressions of Kashgar】 Kashgar Old City is like a living, thousand-year-old museum, every alleyway hides surprises~ December has fewer tourists, allowing you to stroll at your own pace; every snapshot is a masterpiece📸 The locals are incredibly welcoming; every glance will be met with a radiant smile—heartwarming to the core💯 🚶♀️【Three-Day Itinerary】 DAY 1: Immerse Yourself in Kashgar Old City ☀️Morning: First, visit the Id Kah Mosque🕌, the largest mosque in Xinjiang, with its magnificent architecture! Then watch the opening ceremony at the Old City entrance (free!), a lively and bustling event with singing and dancing💃 🍜Noon: Find a teahouse in the Old City alleys, order a pot of rose tea with baked buns🥟, and watch the people come and go outside the window—so relaxing! 🌙Evening: Head to the Khan Bazaar Night Market🍢, lamb skewers, hand-pulled rice, roasted pigeon…a foodie's paradise! Remember to try the yogurt-filled rice dumplings! The sweet and sour taste is absolutely amazing! 👍 DAY 2: Pamir Plateau Day Trip ☀️ Morning: Charter a car to White Sand Lake 🏔️. The snow-capped mountain scenery along the way is like a Windows desktop wallpaper! The lake is half turquoise and half white, breathtakingly beautiful! 🍜 Noon: Enjoy yak hotpot 🍲 at a herder's home by Karakul Lake, eating with a view of Muztagh Ata Peak – an unparalleled experience! 🌙 Evening: Return to Kashgar city and have a luxurious Xinjiang feast at the "Golden Goblet" restaurant. Must-orders include the grilled mutton and spicy red bean curd! 🍴 DAY 3: Slow-Paced Cultural Experience ☀️ Morning: Visit the Tomb of Fragrant Concubine 💐, listen to the guide tell the legendary story of Fragrant Concubine, and admire the glazed bricks on the architecture – perfect for photos! 🍜 Noon: Enjoy a cup of Kashgar's specialty herbal tea ☕ at an old city cafe, paired with nuts and candied fruits – pure relaxation! 🌙Evening: Stroll through a century-old teahouse🍵, and dance impromptu with a Uyghur grandpa—even the socially awkward can become social butterflies! 💃 ⭐【Must-Visit List】 Kashgar Old City: Free! The maze-like alleys are amazing to explore, and the colorful wooden doors are super cute~ Recommended 3 hours. Id Kah Mosque: Cheap entrance fee, the interior carpets are incredibly luxurious. Xiangfei Tomb: The blue dome is stunning, and the grape trellis in the backyard is incredibly charming. Old City Corner Cafe: A popular spot for Instagrammers, the Tibetan style is perfect for photos. Khan Bazaar Night Market: The liveliest place at night; the roasted eggs and ice cream are a must-try! 🏨【Accommodation Recommendation】 Kashgar Moonstar Jinjiang International Hotel🏨 The most upscale hotel in the area! Rooms offer snow-capped mountain views, and the bedding is so comfortable you won't want to get out~ Best of all, it has underfloor heating! Snuggling up in the hotel on a December evening, eating takeout and binge-watching TV shows, pure bliss! 💖 Ctrip often has great deals! 🚌【Transportation Guide】 A 30-minute taxi ride from the airport to the Old Town ✈️ Within the Old Town, you'll mostly walk. For more distant attractions, you can take the tourist bus. But I have to complain! Buses are infrequent, and waiting for them in winter is freezing! 🐶 I recommend sharing a ride with a few people; it's much cheaper. 💡【Tips】 Always carry your ID card; they check it frequently. Huge temperature differences! A light jacket at midday, a down jacket in the evening. Bargain boldly when shopping; cutting prices in half is the norm. The Grand Bazaar is most lively on Sundays, but be prepared for crowds. 🍴【Food List】 Red Willow Grilled Meat🍖: The aroma of charcoal mixed with the fragrance of red willow branches, the lamb sizzling with oil. Hand-pulled Rice🍛: The rice grains are glistening with oil, the carrots are sweet, and it's absolutely delicious with large chunks of lamb. Stewed Lamb in an Enamel Pot🍲: Lamb soup simmered slowly in an enamel pot, so fresh it'll make your eyebrows fall off. Maren Candy🍬: A mountain of nuts, sweet but not cloying, ten times better than a certain brand. Pomegranate Juice🍹: Freshly squeezed! A burst of sweet and sour juice, with tiny bubbles clinging to the glass. 💰【Expense List】 Round-trip airfare is around 2000+ RMB, hotel for three nights is around 1000 RMB, food is 100 RMB per day (all you can eat), attraction tickets total less than 200 RMB, car rental for one day is 500 RMB (shared rides are possible). A three-day trip can be had for just over 2000 RMB per person – incredibly cost-effective! In short, Kashgar is a place you'll fall in love with once you visit! The December sun is warm and inviting; sitting in the old city alleyways eating watermelon and basking in the sun, watching Uyghur children play football – it's so therapeutic! With the last month of 2025 approaching, why not take a spontaneous trip to Kashgar? 🎉 Guaranteed to get you tons of likes on your social media! 📸 #KashgarTourism

Kashgar Old City 6-Day, 5-Night Exotic Tour (Budget 20,000 RMB) Suitable for: Cultural explorers/photographers/foodies/travelers Best season: April-June (apricot blossom season) or September-October (fruit and vegetable harvest season) Highlights: Opening ceremony of the old city + intangible cultural heritage performance in a century-old teahouse + star-studded camping on the Pamir Plateau + Uyghur family dinner 📅 Itinerary Overview Day 1: Arrival in Kashgar - Initial exploration of the old city Day 2: In-depth tour of Kashgar Old City Day 3: Id Kah Mosque + century-old teahouse Day 4: Pamir Plateau (White Sand Lake + Karakul Lake) Day 5: Cattle and sheep bazaar + high-altitude dwellings Day 6: Return ✈️ Day 1: Arrival in Kashgar - First Encounter with the Western Regions Transportation Flight: Beijing/Shanghai/Chengdu → Kashgar (stopover in Urumqi, approximately 5-6 hours) High-speed Rail: Urumqi → Kashgar (12 hours, sleeper recommended) Accommodation: Atour Hotel, Kashgar Old Town Pedestrian Street (900 RMB/night, room with Old Town view) First Experience: Kashgar Old Town Night Market: Pomegranate Juice and Yogurt Zongzi ("Ailizati Pilaf" is recommended) Old Town Night View: Photographing Lantern Street on Ajeya Road (lit up at 9:30 PM) 🏰 Day 2: Kashgar Old Town Immersion Day VIP Package (880 RMB/person): 09:30 VIP seating for the opening ceremony (including Uyghur song and dance) Ancient City Exploration: Artisan Bazaar (experience bronze, wood, and earthenware workshops) Photography in the "Hanging Garden" of a Century-Old Alley Special Lunch: Ancient Iceberg Cream Ice Cream Shop (century-old brand) Overnight: Kashgar Jiulongquan B&B (1,500 RMB/night, terrace room with stargazing) 🕌 Day 3: Islamic Culture Day In-depth Experience: Id Kah Mosque: Imam's lecture on Islamic architecture (outside prayer times) Century-Old Teahouse: Enjoy the Twelve Muqam performance on the second floor (3:00 PM) Home Visit Dinner: Learn to make steamed buns with a Uyghur family (including song and dance performance) 🏔️ Day 4: Secrets of the Pamir Plateau Private SUV Tour (1,580 RMB/person): 07:00 Kashgar → Baisha Lake (border pass application along the way) Pearl of the Plateau: Photographing the reflection of Muztagh Ata in Karakul Lake Starry Sky Camping: Dinner in a Kyrgyz yurt + Stargazing with a Telescope Overnight: Taxian Kaitu International Hot Spring Hotel (1,200 RMB/night, Plateau Oxygen Room) 🐏 Day 5: The Lifestyle of Southern Xinjiang Special Experiences: Cattle and Sheep Bazaar: Photographing the Trading Site + "Chopping Lamb Legs" (Busiest on Sundays) High Terrace Dwellings: Intangible Cultural Heritage Inheritor Instructing on Pottery Painting Farewell Dinner: Golden Bottle Restaurant (Roasted Whole Lamb + Fig Jam with Naan) 💰 Budget Details (2 people) Project Expense High-End Package Transportation 7,000 RMB Includes airfare/SUV charter Accommodation 6,500 RMB 3 nights of specialty dining + 2 nights of comfort In-depth Experience 5,000 RMB VIP activities + professional photography Food and Beverage 3,000 RMB Includes 3 ethnic banquets Other 1,000 RMB Souvenirs (Adras silk/almond wood carvings) Total 20,000 RMB 10,000 RMB per person for a trip to the Western Regions ⚠️ Important Notes Border Permit: Apply in advance at your registered residence or in Kashgar (please specify "Taxian County"). Photography Etiquette: Requires permission from local residents in mosques/locals. #Ruge's Journey #What's everyone doing during the National Day holiday? #NationalDayTravelDiary #KashgarImpressions #KashgarOldCity

Some say, "If you haven't been to Kashgar, you haven't really been to Xinjiang." This westernmost border town in China feels like a hidden gem lost in time. An elderly Uyghur man plays the rebab at the alley entrance, and the aroma of naan and baked buns wafts through the air. Come with me for three days and explore this living, millennia-old city! ------ 🚶‍♀️【Itinerary】 Day 1: Get Lost in Kashgar Old City • Morning: Start at the Id Kah Mosque (the largest mosque in Xinjiang, with a majestic exterior and the pigeons flying in the square, so relaxing) • Lunch: Explore the alleys of Kashgar Old City (be sure to look for Rainbow Alley and Budai Alley, they're great for photos!) • Afternoon: Rest at the Centennial Teahouse (on the second-floor terrace, enjoy a pot of milk tea and a piece of honey cake while watching the people come and go below) • Evening: Visit the Gaotai Folk Houses to see the adobe buildings (even more primitive than the Old City, like stepping into "One Thousand and One Nights") Day 2: Explore Local Culture and Food • Morning: Hear legendary stories at the Tomb of the Fragrant Concubine (the Islamic architecture is stunning, and the blue dome is photogenic) • Lunch: Explore the food scene at Khan Bazaar (from roasted pigeons and jar meat to yogurt rice dumplings, try everything!) • Afternoon: Visit the "Artisan Bazaar" (Bronze Bazaar, Wood Bazaar, Carpet Bazaar...) and experience the charm of traditional handicrafts. • Evening: Watch the "Kashgar Old City Opening Ceremony" (one each morning and afternoon, featuring lively Uyghur song and dance) Day 3: Day Trip to the Pamir Plateau (border pass required in advance!) • Charter a car to Muztagh Ata and Karakul Lake • Experience the majesty of the snow-capped mountains and lakes, and the adorable yaks and camels along the way. ------ 🍴[Must-Eat List] • Breakfast: Baked Buns and Milk Tea near Id Kah Square • Lunch: Hand-Pulled Rice at "Alizati Pulao Restaurant" (the yellow radish is super sweet!) • Snacks: "Old Iceberg Cream Ice Cream" and "Rose Flower Jam Naan" • Dinner: Roasted Whole Lamb at "Golden Jar" / BBQ at "Blue Ram" ------ 📸[Photo Spots] 1. Rooftop of "Jinshengyuan" B&B in the Old City - Panoramic views of the Old City and the snow-capped mountains in the distance 2. Rainbow Alley & Budai Alley - A dreamy fusion of colors 3. Second Floor of a Century-Old Teahouse - A Touch of Culture 4. Alleyway of Gaotai Residential Buildings - The ochre background creates a sense of storytelling ------ 💡[Practical Tips] • Sunscreen! Sunscreen! Sunscreen! (UV rays are very strong) • Respect local customs (no noise in mosques, and ask for permission before taking photos) • Border Pass: Available at your registered residence or the Kashgar Tourism Service Center • The Old City is huge, so wear comfortable walking shoes! ------ "Time in Kashgar slows down. So slow that a cup of tea can last an entire afternoon. So slow that a simple 'hoshi' (goodbye) is enough to say, 'I'll be back again.'" I hope you find your own Western fairytale in Kashgar. ✨ #KashgarTourism #KashgarOldCity #KashgarImpressions #XinjiangTravel #UyghurCulture