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14 Days in Kashgar

Two weeks for the old city, two nights up the Karakoram Highway, the Mor temple ruins, and honest side trips west to Aksu's Tomur canyon and south to Hotan's old quarter and jade markets.

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Best time: May-June and September-OctoberBudget: mid-range

Quick Answer

Is 14 days enough for Kashgar?

14 days lets you go beyond Kashgar's core into neighborhoods, food markets, and one or two day trips at a relaxed pace.

Source: NihaoVisit Kashgar guide

14-day Kashgar itinerary at a glance

Use our full Kashgar travel guide as the base and adapt it to 14 days. Keep the city's three signature attractions as the backbone; fill the rest with neighborhood walks, food markets, and an easy day trip.

Kashgar Old City lanesKarakul Lake (3,600 m)Tashkurgan stone cityTomur Grand Canyon (Aksu)Hotan old quarter & jade
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Day 1

Old City — gates & lanes

Gate-opening ceremony around 10:00-10:30 Beijing Time; local life runs two hours behind the phone.

Kashgar Old City, Kashgar, China
  1. Kashgar Old City
  2. kashgar old teahouse
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Day 2

Id Kah & the craft quarter

Founded in 1442, the mosque welcomes visitors outside the five daily prayer times with modest dress; coppersmiths and potters keep the lanes busy.

Scenes from Kashgar, China
  1. kashgar id kah mosque
  2. kashgar craft lanes
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Day 3

Xiangfei Garden & the bazaar

The 17th-century tiled domes 5 km northeast (entry around CNY 30), then the trade market — fullest on Sundays.

Scenes from Kashgar, China
  1. kashgar xiangfei garden
  2. kashgar grand bazaar
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Day 4

Gaotai Minju & livestock bazaar

Loess-terrace housing above the Tuman River, then the Sunday livestock bazaar on the city edge.

Scenes from Kashgar, China
  1. kashgar gaotai minju
  2. kashgar sunday livestock bazaar
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Day 5

Karakoram Highway to Karakul

About 190 km up the G314 with a dune stop at White Sand Lake; overnight in a Kyrgyz yurt at 3,600 m or continue down to Tashkurgan.

Scenes from Kashgar, China
  1. kashgar white sand lake
  2. kashgar karakul lake
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Day 6

Tashkurgan stone city & grassland

A border-zone county — passports ready, checks expected, border permit arranged in advance by Chinese residents. Ruins over wetland meadows at about 3,100 m; overnight in town.

  1. kashgar tashkurgan stone city
  2. kashgar golden grassland
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Day 7

Panlong road & return

Over 600 bends in about 36 km east of town, then the 290-km drive back to Kashgar (4-5 hours).

  1. kashgar panlong road
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Day 8

Mor temple ruins & slow city

The excavated stupa complex about 30 km northeast was in use from around the 3rd to the 10th century; afternoon in the old-city lanes you skipped.

  1. kashgar mor temple ruins
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Day 9

West to Aksu — Tomur canyon

Rail west to Aksu (about 4-5 hours; honestly a neighbouring prefecture), then the wind-carved red gullies under Tianshan's highest summit, Tomur at 7,443 m. Overnight in Aksu city.

  1. kashgar tomur grand canyon
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Day 10

Rail back to Kashgar

The daytime train back takes about 4-5 hours; spend the evening on the teahouse balcony comparing notes with day 1.

  1. kashgar old teahouse
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Day 11

South to Hotan — old quarter

Fly just over an hour or take the roughly 6-hour train to Hotan (a second honest side trip, to Hotan Prefecture); restored Tuancheng lanes and the jade bazaar, lamb and yogurt rice at the night market.

  1. kashgar hotan tuancheng
  2. kashgar hotan jade market
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Day 12

Hotan museum & return

Desert archaeology of the southern Taklamakan in the prefecture museum (closed Mondays), then the late flight or train back to Kashgar.

  1. kashgar hotan museum
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Day 13

Old city farewell

A last morning ceremony at the east gate, the pottery alley's stacked bowls, and a slow pot of tea above the street.

  1. Kashgar Old City
  2. kashgar craft lanes
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Day 14

Departure

Final dried-fruit and spice shopping at the bazaar, then the airport about 10 km north of the city; flights to Urumqi take about 2 hours.

  1. kashgar grand bazaar

Budget for 14 days in Kashgar

TierPer day14 days total
BackpackerUSD $50–$80USD $700–$1,120
Mid-rangeUSD $100–$200USD $1,400–$2,800
LuxuryUSD $300+USD $4,200+

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Frequently asked questions

What is the daily budget for Kashgar?
Budget travelers: USD $50–$80/day. Mid-range: $100–$200/day. Luxury: $300+/day. These cover hotel, three meals, transit, and one paid attraction per day.
Do I need a visa to visit Kashgar?
It depends on your passport — see our <a href="/china-visa-2026/">China visa guide</a> for the latest country-by-country list. Most Western passport holders can enter visa-free for 30 days as of 2026.
How do I get from the airport to the center of Kashgar?
Kashgar's main airport connects to the city center via airport bus, taxi, or metro where available. See the airport transfer section of our Kashgar guide.
Can I use 14 days for both Kashgar and a side trip?
Yes — with 14 days you can pair Kashgar with one nearby city (e.g. a short rail or bus side trip) and still have buffer days.
Is Kashgar safe for tourists?
Yes. Kashgar has very low violent crime rates and is widely considered safe for foreign tourists. Standard petty-theft precautions apply. See our <a href="/is-china-safe-2026/">is China safe</a> page.

See also: Kashgar travel guide, China visa 2026, China trip cost.