Overview
Key takeaway
No advance reservation for the district; carry your passport for the security check at the gates. Watch the opening ceremony at the East Gate; alley lanes are unmapped—follow signs or ask.
Time & cost
Plan 1–3 hours. Budget: Free. Hours: Open all day, 00:00–24:00 (open-air residential district). The East Gate opening ceremony runs ~10:30 and ~18:00; show times may rest on Mondays or shift by season—confirm locally..
Best for
Best for first-time Kashgar visitors who want a clear 1–3 hours stop without guesswork.
Practical
Tips
On site
No advance reservation for the district; carry your passport for the security check at the gates.
Timing
Watch the opening ceremony at the East Gate; alley lanes are unmapped—follow signs or ask.
Timing
Leave with hours in mind (Open all day, 00:00–24:00 (open-air residential district). The East Gate opening ceremony runs ~10:30 and ~18:00; show times may rest on Mondays or shift by season—confirm locally.). 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.
Show this
Show the Chinese name “喀什噶尔古城（喀什古城景区）” 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
Ancient City of Kashgar (Kashgar Old Town), Kashgar
