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All Inclusive Private Day Tour: Kashgar City Highlights and Animal Bazaar

Kashi, China
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About this activity

Explore Kashgar's layered history and vibrant culture in a single immersive day: visit the ornate 17th-century Apa Khoja mausoleum, witness the raw energy of the Sunday Animal Bazaar where Uyghur farmers trade livestock, then wander the old town's artisan quarter before enjoying authentic home-cooked Uyghur lunch and shopping the legendary Grand Bazaar. This private tour brings you face-to-face with Xinjiang's Silk Road heritage and living traditions.

Meet your friendly tour guide in the lobby of your hotel at 10:00am to start your exciting Kashgar city day tour. 

First, you will visit Apa Khoja tomb. Built in 1640 AD by local Imam Yusup, notice its impressive Uyghur Islamic architectural style with its minarets and domes. Next, head out to the city's suburbs to visit the Sunday Animal Bazaar where local farmers sell their livestock including sheep, goats, horses, donkeys, camels and more. 

After visiting the farm, you will return to Kashgar and make your way through the old town to indulge in the local life, wander around the local streets and shops. Continue to the Ancient Art Street also known as Handicrafts Street where you will see local workshops making musical instruments, tools, bronze vessels, food, etc. To end the walking tour, enjoy the architecture and an inside visit of Id Ghar Mosque, the largest mosque in Xinjiang (outside visit only during prayer time). 

Savor lunch arranged in a local Uyghur’s house where you will taste traditional Uyghur food including Nang bread, hand-stretched noodles, pilaf and more. In the afternoon, you will be offered plenty of time to shop in the Grand Bazaar which dates back to 120 BC. 

Upon completion of the tour, board your private vehicle for a transfer to your hotel.

Highlights

  • ✓Apa Khoja tomb with intricate Uyghur Islamic architecture (minarets, domes)
  • ✓Sunday Animal Bazaar in the suburbs—sheep, horses, camels, donkeys, and goats
  • ✓Old town wandering through narrow streets and local shops
  • ✓Ancient Art Street (Handicrafts Street) with active workshops for instruments, bronze, and crafts
  • ✓Id Ghar Mosque, Xinjiang's largest mosque, with interior access (outside visits during prayer times)
  • ✓Lunch in a local Uyghur home with traditional nang bread, hand-pulled noodles, and pilaf
  • ✓Grand Bazaar shopping (dating to 120 BC)

Insider tips

  • ★The Sunday Animal Bazaar is busiest in early morning (your 10am start may mean mid-peak crowds)—arrive early if logistics allow to see peak activity and get better photos.
  • ★Wear comfortable walking shoes; the old town and bazaar involve extensive on-foot exploration on uneven surfaces.
  • ★Bring small bills and cash for bazaar purchases; haggling is expected and part of the experience.
  • ★Ask your guide about prayer times at Id Ghar Mosque to time your visit for interior access rather than exterior-only viewing.

Good to know

  • •Hotel pickup at 10:00am; confirm your accommodation location with supplier in advance.
  • •9-hour tour includes transport, lunch, and guide; shopping time in Grand Bazaar is substantial.
  • •Modest dress recommended when visiting the mosque and Uyghur homes.
  • •Private vehicle throughout; no shared-group logistics.
  • •Tour operates year-round; Sunday Animal Bazaar operates primarily on Sundays.

Who it's for

Cultural explorers seeking authentic Uyghur traditions and off-the-beaten-path experiencesHistory buffs interested in Silk Road heritage and Islamic architecturePhotographers documenting bazaar life and artisan craftsmanshipFoodies wanting to taste traditional home-cooked regional cuisine

Best time to visit

Visit on a Sunday to experience the Animal Bazaar at its peak activity. Autumn (September–October) and spring (April–May) offer pleasant weather for the 9-hour itinerary; summer heat can be intense in Kashgar, and winters are cold.

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