CultureOld walls and new flavors keep Kashgar feeling fresh
Autumn light illuminates Kashgar Ancient City, where Silk Road heritage blends with festive activity. Bazaars, the Twelve Muqam, nang coffee and Etles-silk photo shoots are giving the old city renewed appeal. Kashgar recorded more than 12.6 million visits from January to May 2026, up 26.8% year on year, while tourism jobs surpassed 200,000 by the end of 2025.
Old walls and new flavors keep Kashgar feeling fresh
Culture