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Kashgar sits at the foot of the Pamir Mountains, where Central Asia meets China. It was one of the most important stops on the Silk Road — and it still feels like one. The culture is overwhelmingly Uyghur, the food is Central Asian, and the bazaars have been running for over 2,000 years.

Sunday Livestock Market

This is the main event. Held every Sunday, thousands of Uyghur farmers bring their sheep, goats, cows, donkeys, and camels to trade. The atmosphere is electric — bargaining, animals bleating, dust rising. It's the largest livestock market in China and one of the most authentic cultural experiences you can have. Go early (7am) and don't be shy with your camera.

Kashgar Old City

A maze of narrow alleyways, mud-brick houses, and vibrant markets. Unlike China's many rebuilt 'old towns', Kashgar's Old City is genuinely alive — families have lived here for generations. Walk without a map, get lost, and discover tiny workshops (coppersmiths, carpet weavers, hat makers), hidden mosques, and rooftop views of the city.

Id Kah Mosque

China's largest mosque, built in 1442. The courtyard can hold 20,000 worshippers. Non-Muslims can visit outside prayer times. The architecture is classic Central Asian — turquoise tiles, pointed arches, and a vast open square.

Karakoram Highway

The legendary highway that runs from Kashgar to Pakistan, crossing the Karakoram mountain range. You can do a day trip to the border for epic mountain views. The highway passes through some of the highest-altitude landscapes on earth.

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