Top Things to do in Kashi
10 Things to Do in Kashi That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Kashi, China including Karakul Lake, Abakh Hoja Tomb, Kashgar Live Stock Market, Gaotai Ancient Homes, Id Kah Mosque, North Jiefang Road Market, Ga Er Ancient City, Bulunkou Lakes Marsh, Abaheming's Tomb, Handicraft Street.
Restaurants in Kashi
1. Karakul Lake
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 226 reviews
Reviewed By Steven_Teo - Tawau, Malaysia
There were too many tourist activities going on, like horse riding, souvenirs, etc that I feel it looses the unique nature place as it should be. Also, with the number of tourist stopping there, the surrounding grass areas are worn out by the trampling of human. All being said, it is a lovely lake.
2. Abakh Hoja Tomb
Overall Ratings
4 based on 126 reviews
Reviewed By Archaeobuff - Sydney, Australia
This morning we visited the tomb of the fragrant concubine, Xiang Fei. From an early age she smelt nice (hmmm) and she was the concubine of the Chinese Emperor. Before that she was Iparhan, daughter of a Uigher political leader. The story is complicated but she has managed to be revered by the Chinese as the beloved but homesick concubine of the Emperor and to the Uigher she was a resistance leader or at least the wife of one and taken to Beijing where she died broken hearted or was poisoned by the Empress. The Emperor had her body returned to this mausoleum in Kashgar by road across the country. She is thus a symbol of national unity on one side and a potent symbol of the Uigher - Chinese divide on another.
The mausoleum and accompanying Mosque have been renovated many times after earthquakes but they are today particularly lovely. Loveliest of all was a photo I took when I decided to take off and go to the WC (yes that is what they call it here). I found myself in a new, vast Islamic garden complex that included a reflection pool that I would suggest only works at this time in the morning - what luck, all by myself - and no tourists!!!
3. Kashgar Live Stock Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 82 reviews
Reviewed By bean802 - Suzhou, China
This is not a place for the feint of heart - strong smells, some rough handling and cruel trying up and treatment of the animals will be witnessed. Also if you go early you will see animals slaughtered for lunch.
That being said this is how it has been done for hundreds of years. This is not my culture, and even as a vegetarian I found this an incredible place to visit. Watching the deals going down, admiring the animals, it's really an experience. I also saw more westerners here than anywhere else on the Silk Road in China!
4. Gaotai Ancient Homes
Overall Ratings
4 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By Roams-A-Lot - Portland, Oregon
This was my second visit to Kashgar, but the first time I visited the Gaotai Ancient Homes. On my previous visit, the government was busy tearing down this old section and replacing it with a "new old-town". Since then, they have realized the tourism benefit of the ancient town, so they are leaving it alone and even lighting it!
These homes are over 600 years old. The streets are narrow and interesting. You will find small shops, antique stores and craftsmen scattered throughout the area.
Be sure to visit the pottery craftsmen. You go into their shop, then up a rickety ladder to their work area. It is all very interesting!
5. Id Kah Mosque
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 138 reviews
Reviewed By yoram b - Chiang Mai, Thailand
Visitors can buy a ticket out of praying hours, a large garden, friendly guys ready to answer questions in English. The mosque is large, though less impressive and imposing for the largest in Xinjiang, prayer sections are ofc limit but are easily viewed.
6. North Jiefang Road Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By alikarim - Frisco, texas
Great place that comes alive in the evenings with food stalls that get set up to serve all kinds of different and interesting Uyghur foods (lamb, fish, chicken, hand made noodles etc). All the people here are very friendly and there are seats around each stall where food is served by that local vendor. Very lively and well worth visiting and trying some of the foods. The place is clean and safe
7. Ga Er Ancient City
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By arnels0n - Jackson, Wyoming
While the government of China came in and systematically tore down and rebuilt much of the heart of old Kashgar, effectively whitewashing what had been a Muslim city for a thousand years, part of it was left alone and not rebuilt. The old town part is still what's left of the Ancient City, and is worth a walk through for sure. Be sure to step into the marked courtyards where families sell silk, embroidered hats, tea and other goods. The old courtyards are lovely and steeped in time.
8. Bulunkou Lakes Marsh
Overall Ratings
5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By Arie F - Yavne, Israel
Obviously it is dependent on the weather!
We passed it one way in excellent weather and were properly rewarded: breathtakingly beautiful views of the lake, without a ripple on the water with amazing reflections.
On the way back it was windy and nothing of the previous reflections was there! What a pity! At least we had a go at it!
9. Abaheming's Tomb
Overall Ratings
4 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By TC0241 - Lautrec, France
Very nicely laid out place with excellent mausoleum in quite striking coloured tiles.
Several stories about this place are available so do some research before hand.
Some discussion of the only female emperor, a fragrant concubine and a whole five generation lineage resting here.
Well worth the trip and a highlight of Kashgar.
10. Handicraft Street
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By Kathleen L - Melbourne, Australia
The street in this old, but renovated area of Kashi, is divided into different trades such as metal work, wood work and toolmaking. There are some bakers and other food shops interspersed. What is particularly nice about the area is the traditional wooden buildings with elaborate carved features.
There is also an old, old town area which has not been renovated and by virtue of the building materials (clay and wood) is slowly being eroded. I would recommend that you take your time to wander the streets of both the renovated old town (this hand crafts street) and the true old town, which lies between this and the Bazaar.
The lighted views of the old town from the ferris wheel at night are also a treat.
