Kashgar is the city to find the rich Xinjiang and the exotic central Asia. It is the westernmost city of China. Kashgar was called Shule in ancient times. With a history of over 2000 years, Kashgar won its national reputation as "Oriental Cairo" in Europe and America. Kashgar is also the second largest city in Xinjiang.
Kashgar Quick Facts
English Name: Kashgar
Railway Stations: Kashgar Railway Station
Zip Code: 844000
Location: In the western extremity of China
Chinese Name: 喀什 (Kashi)
Suburban Districts: In the western extremity of China
Airports: Kashgar Airport
Area Code: 0998
Population: 400,225 (2010)
Best Time to Visit: between August and September
Top Attractions in Kashgar
Kashgar Maps Free Download
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Shopping in Kashgar
Kashgar has a variety of well-known unique ethnic characteristics handicrafts. The beautiful and comfortable carpet, a variety of taqiyah, simple elegance ancient earthenware, crafted jewelry, exquisite and unique Yengisar knife, gorgeous bright Ed Royce silk, economical and practical wooden mold and various ethnic colorful prints itruments, are all highly favored by visto f...> See More
Restaurants (Food) in Kashgar
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