Overview
Key takeaway
Dress modestly (cover shoulders and knees); do not enter during prayer times. Ask before photographing worshippers. Friday noon and Corban/Eid gatherings fill the square—observe from the square rather than entering.
Time & cost
Plan 1–3 hours. Budget: $4. Hours: Founded 1442; official pages confirm the building's heritage status but not a fixed visitor window. Platform listings cite roughly 10:00–14:00 and 16:00–19:00, closing to visitors during the five daily prayers and especially Friday noon. Treat all hours as reference—verify at the gate for your date..
Best for
Best for first-time Kashgar visitors who want a clear 1–3 hours stop without guesswork.
Practical
Tips
On site
Dress modestly (cover shoulders and knees); do not enter during prayer times.
Timing
Ask before photographing worshippers.
Also
Friday noon and Corban/Eid gatherings fill the square—observe from the square rather than entering.
Timing
Leave with hours in mind (Founded 1442; official pages confirm the building's heritage status but not a fixed visitor window. Platform listings cite roughly 10:00–14:00 and 16:00–19:00, closing to visitors during the five daily prayers and especially Friday noon. Treat all hours as reference—verify at the gate for your date.). Weekends and holidays need extra queue time.
Pay
Nearby stalls usually take Alipay or WeChat. Foreign-card terminals are rare — set up Alipay before you go.
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Show the Chinese name “艾提尕尔清真寺” to drivers and staff. It beats a long English explanation.
Show to staff
你好，请问入口在哪里？我有预约/门票，谢谢。
Hi — where is the entrance? I have a reservation/ticket. Thank you.
Location & how to go
Id Kah Mosque, Kashgar
