Being a commerce hub located in the Tibetan Plateau, Kashgar never fails to attract the attention of tourists with its unparalleled landscape and rich cultural heritage. Below are some must-see attractions which you won’t regret visiting.

 

Muztagh Ata

Muztagh Ata lies just south of KongurTaghwith easy approach to local highway.In local languages Muztagh Ata means "Ice Mountain`s Father" and it is endowed with a beautiful love story. It is said that there used to dwell a princess in Muztagh Ata who was separated with her love by the devil. Her sorrowful tears flowed onto the ground, which formed into the glacier of Muztagh Ata. Therefore it is entrusted with purity and best wishes of the Tajiks. The way to Muztagh Ata Peak is not dangerousbut because of high altitudes and possible bad weather, participants should take the climb seriously.

 

Khunjerab Pass is a high mountain pass in the Karakoram Mountains. It is located in a strategic position on the borders of Pakistan and Xinjiang Autonomous region of China. The Pass is the highest pass on the earth. Because of the weather condition, it is open seasonally from May to December. The pass is full of tourists and merchants during the peak season.

 

Kashigar Bazaar

Kashgar Bazaar is in Uygur language, which means market and trade place. Kashgar used to be a commercial and cultural hub on the Silk Road .Bazaars used to be routinely held on Sundays, but it currently is divided into two sections, one is livestock district that is only open on Sundays and the other ordinary district opens every day.Souvenirs and food are most commonly seen here. But make sure not to be ripped offby some vendors.

 

Apac okapi Tomb

Apac Okapi Tomb, generally known as Xiangfei Tomb, is a muslim tomb where the Hoja descendants buried. Folklore said that it was in this tomb that Emperor Qianlong’s concubinewas buried (while in fact it was not). It is a great place to explore Uyghurcemetery, painting and sculpture and religion.