Kashgar
Silk Road Crossroads
Where the Karakoram and Silk Road routes meet, Kashgar's old city of earthen lanes and carved doors still turns toward Id Kah Mosque at prayer time. Livestock markets and Uyghur craft workshops make it the region's living museum.
Don't miss
- Id Kah Mosque and the old city lanes
- Apak Hoja Mausoleum
- Karakoram Highway gateway
Best time to visit: May–October
Visas: Australian passport holders currently enter China visa-free for up to 30 days — an arrangement scheduled to end on 31 December 2026, so confirm the rules for your travel dates.