[2025 Kashgar Hotels] Travel Guide for Borrman International Hotel (Ancient City of Kashgar Scenic Area) (Updated Jul)

❤Day 1: Kashgar—Baisha Lake—Karakul Lake—Tashkurgan ▫Morning: Depart from Kashgar, drive along the China-Pakistan Friendship Highway (G314), pass by Oytak Red Mountain, arrive at Baisha Lake (about 3 hours). The lake water is crystal blue, and the reflection of the white sand mountains is picturesque. ▫Afternoon: Continue to Karakul Lake (at the foot of Muztagh Ata Peak), a plateau lake with snow-capped mountains in the background. You can ride horses or hike. ▫Overnight in Tashkurgan: Taste Tajik cuisine, such as yak meat hotpot. 🧡Day 2: Tashkurgan—Panlong Ancient Trail—Bandir Blue Lake—Kashgar ▫Morning: Challenge the Panlong Ancient Trail ("Today I walked all the winding roads, from now on life will be smooth"), the aerial views are stunning. ▫Afternoon: Return to Kashgar, visit Bandir Blue Lake on the way (the lake water is Tiffany blue in summer), arrive in Kashgar by evening. 💛Day 3: Full-day deep tour of Kashgar Old Town ▫Morning: Id Kah Mosque—Kashgar Old Town East Gate Opening Ceremony (10:30)—High Platform Residences (experience traditional pottery heritage) ▫Afternoon: Stroll through the old town, check in at Rainbow Alley, Bag Alley, Sky Garden, climb Kunlun Tower for a panoramic view. ▫Evening: Eat roasted pigeon and yogurt zongzi at Han Bazaar Night Market. 💚Day 4: Kashgar—Dawakun Desert—Kashgar ▫All day: Drive to Dawakun Desert (2 hours), experience desert off-roading and camel riding, return to Kashgar by evening. 💙Day 5: Kashgar—Yusup Tomb—Hotan Jade Exhibition Hall—Return ▫Morning: Visit the Yusup Has Hajip Tomb (a sacred site of Uyghur classical literature), tour the Hotan Jade Exhibition Hall. ▫Afternoon: Free activities, you can go to the Kashgar Hot Air Balloon Base (reservation required) or the Id Kah Folk Culture Scenic Area, then end the trip. 💜Accommodation: Boman International Hotel (Kashgar Old Town Branch) ✅Staying at this hotel on this itinerary is really lucky! ✅The front desk lady is beautiful and kind, upgraded my room and recommended local specialties. ✅The room was very clean and quiet, just what I wanted. ✅Breakfast was abundant and delicious! There is also free parking, laundry room, and gym. 🤍Tips: ✅A border permit must be obtained in advance in Kashgar for the Pamir Plateau (free with ID card). ✅Summer temperatures in Kashgar are high (25-38℃), and UV rays are strong in the desert and plateau, so pay attention to sun protection and hydration.

Don't miss Kashgar Old City during summer break—it's incredibly fun! 🥳 Come experience its cultural charm and the enchanting atmosphere of ancient alleys... 📍Must-Visit Attractions ✅ Id Kah Mosque (Xinjiang's largest mosque, ticket: ¥45) ✅ Old City East Gate Opening Ceremony (Uyghur dance performances & camel parades) ✅ Gaotai Folk Houses (Original adobe architecture complex, try pottery-making) 🍽 Food Recommendations near Id Kah Square • Baked buns ("Aizimaiti Baked Bun Shop") • Lamb stew in clay pot (next to "Ancient Glacier Ice Cream") • Handmade yogurt ("Zahra Cake Shop") ❣ Instagrammable Spots ✅ Rainbow Lane & Cloth Bag Lane (Navigate to "Love at the Corner" wall—vibrant alleys) ✅ Rooftop Garden (Navigate to "Silk Road Jade," climb for panoramic city views) ✅ Kashgar Kunlun Tower (Best at sunset for sweeping vistas) 🎧 Accommodation 📍 Berman International Hotel (Kashgar Old City Branch) ✅ Clean, cozy rooms with plush bedding for restful sleep ✅ Humidifier, 4 bottled waters, separated shower with stable hot water—premium details ✅ Friendly, efficient front desk staff offering quick check-in and helpful advice ✅ Diverse and tasty breakfast buffet 🛍 Shopping & Leisure ✅ Kashgar Commercial Pedestrian Street (Uyghur crafts & dried fruits) ✅ Han Bazaar Night Market (Must-try: grilled eggs, pomegranate juice, lamb sausages) ❣ Tips: • Old City alleys are maze-like—hire a local child guide for ¥10 • Hot air balloon rides (NW corner, book ahead—weather permitting) Berman International Hotel (Kashgar Old City Scenic Area Branch)

| The Ili grasslands are now lush green—perfect for unique adventures! June is the ideal time to visit Xinjiang. Grasslands like Kalajun, Qiaxi, and Ku'erdening are dressed in fresh greenery, where emerald meadows contrast beautifully with lingering snow-capped mountains, creating picture-perfect healing vistas! ✨Unmissable June-Exclusive Scenery✨ 【Sayram Lake】 The newly thawed lake dazzles with unbelievable blue hues, while wildflowers bloom quietly along its shores. 【Nalati Grassland】 Dubbed "the place that first greets the sun," June offers scenes of playful lambs frolicking in seas of flowers. 【Kashgar Old City】 Wander maze-like alleys; the weekly Sunday livestock bazaar is especially fascinating, showcasing authentic southern Xinjiang culture. 【Qiaxi Scroll】 A locals' hidden gem! Best explored by car—relax amid snow-capped mountains and spruce forests for a slow escape from urban life. 🌤 Weather Tips ① Northern Xinjiang: 15-25°C daily, pack layers for significant day-night temperature swings. ② Southern Xinjiang: 20-30°C, sun protection essential. ❣ Packing List √ Windproof jacket √ Sunglasses + sunscreen √ Comfortable hiking shoes √ Moisturizing skincare 🏡 Stay Recommendation 🌟 Boman International Hotel (Kashgar Old City Branch) ✅ Instantly soothed by the lobby's fragrance and warm lighting upon arrival! ✅ Ultra-soft bedding melts away travel fatigue instantly～ ✅ Breakfast area serves delicious local snacks—fresh and flavorful! ✅ Received farewell cookies at checkout—will definitely stay here again next time! June marks Xinjiang's shoulder season: flights/hotels offer great value, attractions are pleasantly uncrowded—the golden window for travel!

Traveling is about relaxing and experiencing, not just for taking photos! Go to Kashgar, Xinjiang this May-June, put down work, put down stress...   [Itinerary Planning] ✅Day 1 Id Kah Square Morning Prayer → City Opening Ceremony Side Stair View → Century-Old Teahouse Cinematic Window Seat → Kashgar Old City Food ✅‌Day 2-3 Exclusive Mirror Reflection on the North Shore of Baisha Lake → Ride a Yak on Muztagh Ata → Shoot the Golden "Tree Tunnel Road" at Taghman Wetland ✅‌Day 4 Dawazi Tightrope Walking → Write Persian Poetry at Amanisha Khan Mausoleum → Blend into a Teahouse and Drink 3 Yuan Western Regions Herbal Tea   ‌👗[Outfit] Daytime Short Sleeves + Sun Protection Clothing | Evening Windproof Jacket | Prepare a Windbreaker for High Altitude Sun Protection Trio: Sunglasses / High SPF Sunscreen / Windproof Face Towel ‌ 🕰[Time] Avoid Peak Sun Exposure: Shoot Old City Light and Shadow Before 10 AM | Explore Intangible Cultural Heritage Workshops After 4 PM | Chase the Sunset in the Desert at 9:30 PM ‌Early June Bonus‌: Watch Buzkashi and Horse Racing at Nowruz Festival, Drink Prayer Wheat Porridge ‌ 🔖[Transportation & Documents] Border Permit: Free to get in 10 minutes at Kashgar International Self-Driving Camp (No queue before 10 AM) Carpooling: Find the Pamir Off-road Team on the Old City Youth Hostel Bulletin Board, 300 Yuan/person/day   ‌[Accommodation] 🌃 Bailan International Hotel (Kashgar Old City Branch) ▫5-minute walk to Kashgar Old City, convenient transportation ▫Excellent hotel service, smiling front desk staff ▫Well-equipped rooms, hot and cold air conditioning, soft and comfortable beds ▫Breakfast is Halal style, tastes very good and has local characteristics 📍Location: No. 196 Renmin West Road, Kashgar City   🌱Summary in one sentence‌: Immerse yourself and pack the most vibrant Southern Xinjiang!

| 3 days and 2 nights limited-time itinerary. Apricot blossoms + blue ice, fewer crowds and beautiful scenery, go now! 📍【3-Day, 2-Night Itinerary】 Kashgar Old City → Pamir Glacier → Panlong Ancient Road 𝘿𝘼𝙔❶：Kashgar Old City ▪ Opening Ceremony at the East Gate of the Old City (Free! A spectacular opening with Uyghur song and dance) ▪ Rooftop Seats at the Century-Old Tea House (Rose milk tea + chickpea cake, enjoy live Dongbula performance) ▪ Geometric Light and Shadow at Id Kah Mosque (Wide-angle lens captures the dome perfectly) ▪ Experience at Barony International Hotel ✅ Rooms are clean and tidy, with no odor at all! ✅ Located right next to the shopping mall and pedestrian street, with a rich breakfast selection! ✅ Staff are warm and courteous, and they also provide free airport transfer service, which is really great! 𝘿𝘼𝙔❷：Pamir Glacier Highway ▪ North Shore of Bachu Lake (Telephoto lens captures the desolate beauty of the desert and blue lake) ▪ Karakul Lake Blue Ice Season (Reflection of Muztagh Ata Peak + feeding circling seagulls) ▪ Apricot Blossom Homestay in Tashkurgan County (Sleep under century-old apricot trees, with petals falling on your breakfast naan) 𝘿𝘼𝙔❸：Self-Driving Experience ▪ 639 Bends of Panlong Ancient Road (Check in at the mountaintop road sign + motion sickness medicine is a must) ▪ Aerial Photography of Lake Bandi (Peak season for Tiffany blue water levels in April-May) ▪ Cultural Surprise on Tasha Ancient Road (Exchange lollipops for smiles from Kyrgyz children) ✅ Must-bring items! Windproof face mask, 1-yuan banknotes, copies of border defense permits, motion sickness medicine 📸 Photo tips! ▫ Bachu Lake | Sand dune location on the north shore to avoid crowds ▫ Apricot Blossom Village | Wear a long apricot-colored dress in front of the Kukoxuluk Township Primary School ▫ Lake Bandi | Shoot the sapphire lake surface in the afternoon with the light behind you This spring, spend three days capturing the blue ice cracks and rustling apricot blossoms of the Pamirs, it's worth it!

🎒Early Preparations ✅Documents: ID card and student ID (if applicable) are required for ticket discounts and special treatment; if you are going to the border, don't forget to apply for a border pass! ✅Clothing: The temperature in Kashgar rises in March, but the temperature difference between day and night is large. Wear a light jacket + long pants during the day, and bring a warm jacket at night. ✅Skincare and sun protection: The climate is dry and the ultraviolet rays are strong, so high-SPF sunscreen, lip balm, moisturizing skincare products, and hydrating masks are essential to prevent dry skin and sunburn🌞. ✅Medicine: Prepare common medicines such as cold medicine, stomach medicine, and motion sickness medicine💊. ✅Others: Cameras, mobile phones, power banks, and chargers to record beautiful moments; don't forget cash, as remote areas or small stalls may only accept cash💰. 🚌Transportation Guide External: Fly directly to Kashgar Airport, about 12 kilometers from the city center, and transfer to a taxi or bus to your hotel in the city. You can also choose the train, and there are buses and taxis directly to the city center from the train station. Internal: There are various options such as buses and taxis. It is convenient to take a taxi or bus to Kashgar Old City. Shared bicycles or electric vehicles are also good choices for short-distance travel! 🏨Accommodation Arrangements ✅Borman International Hotel (Kashgar Old City Branch) ❣Convenient transportation, located in the center of Kashgar, very close to the west gate of the old city. It's just a short walk to popular attractions, making it very suitable for lazy travelers. You can easily switch between resting at the hotel and taking a city walk. ❣Complete facilities and equipment, especially the laundry room, which is very useful. You can work out while waiting. ❣The room is very clean, the service is excellent, and the staff is very enthusiastic and responsive. They patiently introduced the surrounding environment and hotel facilities, which was very nice~. 🏛Attractions [Kashgar Old City] A landmark attraction. Stroll through the streets and alleys to admire the residential buildings of the Uyghur ethnic group, visit the Id Kah Mosque and the Gaotai Residence, and experience the exotic charm of the Western Regions. Don't forget to try the authentic Xinjiang cuisine😋. [Pamir Plateau] In March, spring is in the air, the grasslands turn green, and the snow-capped mountains are spectacular. Visit Tashkurgan Tajik Autonomous County to enjoy the beautiful scenery and visit the Stone City ruins to learn about the history and culture of the ancient Silk Road🌄. [Tomb of the Fragrant Concubine] A Uyghur cultural theme park with buildings such as the Tomb of the Fragrant Concubine, showcasing architectural art and religious culture. There are also live performances and folk activities🎭. [Kashgar Grand Bazaar] A commercial street with a wide variety of goods. Taste delicious food, buy souvenirs or special products🎁. 🍔Food Recommendations Meat: Roasted whole lamb, naan pit meat, etc., are tender and fragrant🥩. Noodles: La Tiao Zi and other noodles are chewy and delicious with various toppings and seasonings🍜. Snacks: Oil Ta Zi and other snacks are crispy, sweet, and delicious. Yogurt, fruit salad, and other desserts are also worth trying🥤. ⚠Precautions Respect customs: Respect local religious customs, keep quiet and follow the rules when entering mosques, and avoid eating, drinking, or smoking in public places during Ramadan🙏. Communicate appropriately: Some areas are inhabited by ethnic minorities. Pay attention to your language and behavior during communication to avoid cultural misunderstandings💬. Bargaining for shopping: Pay attention to price and quality when shopping. You can bargain when buying local specialties and souvenirs, but respect the work of the merchants💰. Pay attention to safety: Keep your belongings safe in crowded places. Check road conditions and weather in advance when going to remote mountainous areas to ensure travel safety🛡.

In Kashgar, beautiful buildings are not only in the ancient city, but also in the Xiangfei Tomb! Islamic architectural style, with colored glazed tiles on the exterior walls and roof, and tiles dyed with pure natural plant pigments that have not faded for more than 350 years. ㅤ 🎫Tickets: There are two types of tickets for the Xiangfei Tomb Scenic area ticket: 30 Including performance ticket: 120 Scenic area opening hours: 9:30–20:30 Performance time: Welcome performance: Morning: 11:30, 12:30; Afternoon: 15:30, 16:30, 17:30 Wedding performance: Morning: 12:00, 13:00; Afternoon: 16:00, 17:00, 18:00 🌈Worth checking out: 📌Tomb of Xiangfei's family The main tomb is the largest domed building in Xinjiang, with a strong Islamic style, magnificent yet fresh and elegant 📌Mirror Pool You can see the reflection of the main tomb of Xiangfei's tomb, imitating the architectural style of the Taj Mahal 📌Xiangfei Stone At the entrance of the scenic area, it is said that this stone comes from the Tianshan Mountains and was made only for Xiangfei. By coincidence, it is regarded as a wonder by the world, so it is named "Xiangfei Stone" 📌Baoyue Building There are wonderful performances in the building, murals in the corridor, and displays of study rooms, palace costumes, etc., showing the luxury of the palace 📌Xiangfei Welcome Ceremony The handsome "Emperor Qianlong", the beautiful "Xiangfei" and the enthusiastic "Xiangfei family" welcome guests from all over the world, with various dances interspersed, creating a warm and infectious atmosphere 📌"Xiangfei's Life" Stage Play Showcasing Xiangfei's legendary life from birth to adulthood, to marrying into the palace and passing away 📌Wenxiang Pavilion A pavilion combining traditional and modern elements. It is said that when Xiangfei sang and danced, flowers bloomed and butterflies danced around 📌In the intangible cultural heritage exhibition area, you can see the production process of carpets, musical instruments, flower hats, etc., as well as the processing techniques of woodware, copperware, earthenware, etc., to gain an in-depth understanding of the intangible cultural heritage of the Uyghur people 🏨Accommodation: 📍Borrman International Hotel ✅Right at the west gate of Kashgar Ancient City, within walking distance to Kashgar Ancient City, and in the city center! ✅As soon as you enter the lobby, someone will take your luggage and pour water for you, the service is very good! ✅The facilities are complete, clean and tidy, the bedding is soft, and there is a robot to deliver takeout! ✅Breakfast coupons and dried fruits such as red dates, raisins, and almonds are also provided, and there is a wide variety of breakfast options! 🚶🏻‍♂Location: No. 196 Renmin West Road, Kashgar

| 3-Day Kashgar Loop Travel Guide. A trip to Xinjiang is not complete without a visit to Kashgar... Here's a 3-day, 2-night travel guide for Kashgar and Tashkurgan! Are you sure you don't want to visit this winter? 🌈 [3-Day Kashgar Tour] D1: Kashgar - Kashgar Old Town - White Sand Lake Panorama - White Sand Lake D2: White Sand Lake - Glacier Park - Snow Willow Tree Cave Road - Tashkurgan D3: Tashkurgan - Panlong Ancient Road - Bandir Blue Lake - Karakul Lake - Kashgar 🍜 [Kashgar Cuisine] ✅ Big Plate Chicken ✅ Baked Buns ✅ Baked Nang ✅ Red Willow Skewers ✅ Pilaf ✅ Yogurt ✅ Pot-Cooked Meat ✅ Fruit 📷 [Attractions] 1⃣ Kashgar Old Town: Enjoy the intricate streets and alleys and the staggered buildings, and feel the local culture. 2⃣ White Sand Lake: My favorite blue! It's the perfect time to visit in winter! You can also see the unique landscape of half lake and half desert! 3⃣ Karakul Lake: Surrounded by snow, the lake and mountains are cold and clear. 4⃣ Panlong Ancient Road: Like a winding black python, a brushstroke of ink painting, perfect for photography. 5⃣ Bandir Blue Lake: I call it absolutely beautiful! The scenery on the road over the blue lake is really eye-catching! 6⃣ Glacier Park: Forests, snow-capped mountains, glaciers, grasslands, everything is so integrated, marvel at the beauty of nature. ⚠ [Notes] ⚡ Tashkurgan is located in a plateau area with low average temperatures. We recommend warm clothing such as down jackets and cotton coats. ⚡ Xinjiang is 2-4 hours behind the mainland. Adjust your schedule two days before departure to avoid travel fatigue. ⚡ You need a border pass to travel to Tashkurgan. Please carry your ID card or discount ticket with you. 🍊 [Accommodation] 🏨 Hotel: Borrman Hotel (Kashgar Old Town) ✅ Very satisfied! The service attitude is very good, and the staff are very enthusiastic! ✅ The room is odorless, clean, and hygienic, and the bedding is soft and comfortable! Free parking, and breakfast is also very special! ✅ It's a short walk to Kashgar Old Town, and everything is convenient in the area, with food, drink, and entertainment!