Kashgar is China's Muslim center. It used to be an important stop on the centuries-old Silk Road. The city's relative inaccessibility has had a great influence on its character. This place feels, looks dramatically different from the rest of China, even from the rest of Xinjiang. on Sundays, the bustling markets are packed with distinctively dressed Uygurs, ambitious Central Asian traders and veiled Muslim women. Muslim features are visible throughout the city. Mosque towers high up above mud-thatched houses. The lush green open valley of Kashgar with tall poplars is famous for cultivation of fruits, vegetables, grains, cotton and livestock, and Uygur flavor. Kashgar's importance in the history of Silk Road and its unique culture endow the city with many historical sites, includin the Abakh Khoja Tomb, Idgar Mosque, Kashgar Old Town, Sunday Bazzar, Ancient Art Street and the Stone City.
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Hello there! What is the best way to travel to Qashqar from Tashkent? I checked and there is no direct flight between the two cities, sadly. Wouldn''t want to fly to the North-East (Urumchi) first and back to the South-West (Qashqar) again. By the way, do I need any other permissions to travel to Qashqar except for the Chinese visa from the Embassy here in Tashkent? Thank you.
Hi Donbegi, you can fly to Urumchi first and back to Qashqar again. Below are some websites for you to check the international flights to China:
Can u give my name of local mosque/centreIn the town?
Hi,there Lily Guo Replied on 2012-06-05
Hi,there Lily Guo Replied on 2012-06-05
The Id Kah Mosque，it is the most popular one in Kashgar
Chinese name: 艾提尕尔清真寺 (Ai Ti Ga Er Qing Zhen Si)
Location: The Id Kah Mosque is located in the city center of Kashgar, on the Jiefang road (means the revolution road in Chinese).
Admission fee: RMB20/p.p and women are not allowed to visit the mosque unless accepted by the abbot.
Opening time: Opened all day long.
Recommended time for a visit: 1-2 hours.
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Lily Guo Replied on 2012-06-05
I am working with someone who needs cheap accommodation for a few months in Kashgar - has anyone any idea how much this might cost?
Helllo, dear Caroline, according to some information on the internet, the rent for a accomadation (usually with 2 rooms or 3 rooms) ranges from 300 yuan to 1500 yuan, depending on the district where the accomadation located and the quality. If you know Chinese, you can browse the information yourself: http://kashi.ganji.com/fang1/.
Lynn Ye Replied on 2011-12-23
Hi Hello can i find kashgar girl for friendship?,how far is kashgar city from border of pakistan ? how long travel between border & kashgar and how much time it takes. My QQ ID is 1444395674
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Tahir
Hi Tahir,
Regarding your enquiry about the distance, I have checked it for you, the distance between your capital Islamabad and Kashgar is about 685km, but there is no direct flight between them. You need to fly to Urumqi first; it takes about 3 hours, then connect a flight to Kashgar, it takes about 2 hours.
Besides, China Highlights is only a travel website, we cannot assist you with friends making, please understand.
Hope it helps. Robert Hui Replied on 2011-12-05
