Kashgar and Southern Xinjiang, China
Kashgar is an oasis city at the western edge of China, long a meeting point of trade routes and cultures. Its old city lanes, food culture and craft traditions make it one of the country's most distinctive destinations — best visited slowly and with respect for the community that lives there.
Why Kashgar and Southern Xinjiang, China belongs on your shortlist
Use this guide as a starting point for deciding when to go, what kind of trip fits best, and which stories to read before booking.
Read before you go
These English travel stories give you neighborhood context, pacing advice, and practical details for planning a better visit.
Kashgar in 6 Days: Old City, Markets and Southern Xinjiang
A grounded six-day route through Kashgar's old lanes, Uyghur kitchens and craft workshops, plus one carefully planned day beyond the city. Built with slack for weather, roads and the checks that come with travel in south
