Location: located between 73
20' - 7057' east longitude and 3520' - 4018' north latitude, bordering the Taklamakan desert in the east, the Kunlun Range and Ali prefecture of in the south
Neighboring areas: Gansu province and Qinghai province, Tibet Autonomous Region
Physical Features: two river systems of the Yarkant River and the Kashgar River with a total annual runoff of 10.9 to 11.9 billion cubic meters
Population: 200,000
Area: 162.000 sq km
Nationalities: Han, Hui and Uygur
History: a history of more than 2000 years; belonged to the Zhuangpu prefectural General's Office of the HunIn in Han dynasty; there after, submitted to the authorities of the Western Han dynasty after the trading links with Han formed by Zhang Qian - the special envoy to the Western Region sent by Emperor Wudi; one of the four important towns in Anxi during Tang dyansty; later becoming the seat of government of the Kashgar Councillor in Qing dynasty
Climatic Features: mainly a continental climate; varied greatly with topography as plain climate, desert climate and mountain climate; frost-free period of 215 days
Average Temperature: 11.7C annually with the lowest of -24.4C and the highest of 40.1C
Rainfall: 27 mm annually
Mountains: Mt. Kongur
Rivers: Yarhant River, Kashgar River
Products: wheat, maize cotton, barley, highland barley, rape, sesame, peanuts and flax
Local Highlights: kashgar's local songs and dance ,crafts, roast lamb, shishi-kebab, and baled fish
Recommended Tour including the visit to Kashgar:
Classical Silk Road: 14 days, Urumqi, Kashgar, Turpan, Dunhuang, Xian, Shanghai
Silk Road, Yangtze: 17 days, Beijing, Urumqi, Kashgar, Dunhuang, Xian, Yangtze River Cruise
Trip to Urumqi, Kashgar: 6 days Silk Road Trip of Urumqi and Kashgar More Kashgar Tour Information:
Hiking Tours: Information about hiking in Kashgar for your reference
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Travelers' Voices on Kashgar Prefecture
1.
Sep. 5,2009 23:37 Reply
Mr.Kaufman(USA) said:
What kind of road is from Kashgar to Heitan, how far is it away and about how many hours does it take by car?
Sep. 9,2009 20:17
Mr.Sandy replied:
It is over 530 km from Kashigar to Hetian. There are buses from kashgar every 1.5 hours from 10am. The ticket fare is about 180RMB. It will take 7-8 hours on road. There are cars waiting there. They will wait for 4 people in one car and drives you to Hetian. It maybe faster and you can ask the drive to stop at anytime on the way for you to take photo, or s short view of the places passed by. Negoriate the price with the driver, it should be the price I told above.
2.
Sep. 5,2009 23:35 Reply
Mr.Kaufman(USA) said:
How can i find someone that could go around with a car or motorcycle to diferant places in the Xinjiang province to take pictures of interesting rivers and and talk to interesting people for me?
3.
Aug. 30,2009 11:15 Reply
Mr.Kaufman(USA) said:
I am trying to find out certian tribes and rivers in Tibet. Where can I find a listing of people that are willing to go to around to diferant places to find out about these things for pay?
4.
Aug. 26,2009 06:27 Reply
Mr.Kaufman(USA) said:
I want to find out more about the city Khotan. Is there a site like this one that I can ask questions about Khotan?
Aug. 28,2009 03:23
Mr.Hank replied:
I found the page of Hotan at http://www.travelchinaguide.com/cityguides/xinjiang/hetian/
5.
Aug. 24,2009 23:49 Reply
Mr.Kaufman(USA) said:
Is there a site similar to this or a place that I can find out information about the city Khotan?
Aug. 26,2009 04:15
Mr.Sandy replied:
Yes, I know that. You mean Hetian in Chinese Pinyin, a place well known for its jade, right?! It can also written as Hotan. Hope this help.
6.
Aug. 21,2009 03:02 Reply
Mr.Kaufman(United States) said:
I read in a book written about 100 years ago that there is place near Kashgar called Kohtuo, Chutoy or something like that, which other names could this place be called that I can find it on the map?
Aug. 24,2009 20:41
Mr.Sandy replied:
It seems the spelling of the place name is not proper. Could you give more description on it?!
7.
Aug. 18,2009 14:00 Reply
Mr.Kaufman(USA) said:
What other names does Kashgar have? Please tell me all the old names in all the languages.
Aug. 20,2009 04:18
Mr.Sandy replied:
We usually call its short form: Kask. Shule is one of his former name, now a county's name in Kargar.
8.
Aug. 19,2009 21:11 Reply
Mr.Bishop(China) said:
Karakul Lake and Stone City are not in Kashgar. They are in the prefecture but not the city. So anyone wanting to travel to there or Tashkorgan be advised you either need to get a special travel permit (which you cannot get in Kashgar unless you know someone) or a tour group. If your a backpacker this could get expensive. Transport to Tashkorgan or those areas costs 160 rmb to go there and back....the tour guide or Do Yo ( i do not know the piyin) will cost you from 500rmb to 1500 rmb. Another way is by taxi if you go to the hostel in old town you might be able to get a taxi for 7OO rmb. Either was go as a group the costs are much cheaper. Take this advice because you will be angry if you get to the check points and spend a whole day talking to police and gov officials in Kashgar...friendly but they are not really willing to help right now.
Also keep your passport handy at all times. There are several check points in the city or random stops by police and military. But it is safe to travel there.
9.
Jul. 21,2009 20:20 Reply
Mr.Aditya(USA) said:
Hi,
Is it possible to travel from Tibet (Lake Manasarovar/Mt. Kailash area) to Kashgar by road?
Thanks!
Jul. 22,2009 20:28
Mr.Shan replied:
Yes, the Lake Manasarovar and the Mt. Kailash is located in the Ngari Region of Tibet. The New Xinjiang-Tibet Highway has connected Ngari to Karshgar already.
Jul. 23,2009 14:04
Mr.Aditya(USA) replied:
Thanks for the reply! Is the road open to foreign tourists? I read in a tour book that at times it is closed. I'm a US citizen.
Jul. 28,2009 01:16
Mr.Shan replied:
Of course it is! Haven't heard the news that the road is closed to foreigners. But, you must participate in a tour group since foreign travelers are not ot travel in Tibet alone.
10.
Mar. 26,2009 13:50 Reply
Mr.T(Australia) said:
I am planning to visit kashgar in July / august. What clothes should I bring? And if my budget is tight, where can I stay?
Thanks, T
Mar. 31,2009 06:12
Mr.michael(xinjiang) replied:
Weather in july is comfotable,just some coats and T-shirts.you can email me :majun_6@yahoo.com.cn
Jun. 16,2009 20:12
Mr.KASHGARINFO(China) replied:
Hi there
July/august is best time time to visit kashgar,very nice weather,l recommend you to bring some warm clothes for karakul lake and Tashkorgan because weather up there little bit cold ,l recommend you to stay at Qinibagh Hotel in kashgar ,all best wishes