Kashgar

In Xinjiang province

Kashgar is an ancient oasis city in the far west of Xinjiang, a legendary Silk Road crossroads where Central Asian, Uyghur, and Chinese cultures meet, celebrated for its labyrinthine old town and grand Id Kah Mosque. It has a cold desert continental climate. An airport and rail connect it to Ürümqi. For an international student, Kashgar offers a vivid Uyghur cultural experience, bustling bazaars, and one of China's most atmospheric historic quarters.

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Kashgarشينجيانغ
Population~4.5 million (prefecture)
ClimateCold desert continental; hot dry summers and cold winters.
MetroNone
AirportKashgar Laining International Airport (KHG)Train stationKashgar Railway StationHospitals2Universities1
Int'l schoolsNone

🗺️ Main districts

Kashgar Old TownId Kah AreaSemanShufu CountyShule County

🏯 Top landmarks

Kashgar Old CityId Kah MosqueSunday BazaarApak Khoja Mausoleum

🍜 Famous foods

Samsa (baked lamb buns)Polo (pilaf)Naan breadLamb kebabs

🎓 Universities in Kashgar

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International schools in the city None in this city Nearest: Urumqi — 1080 km ←
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