Grand Sunday Bazaar

Kashgar


Most carpet dealers display their wares at the Market pavilion. The rugs here are made of everything from silk to synthetics and finding traditional designs can be difficult – go with a local if possible. The brightly coloured felt Kyrgyz-style shyrdaks are a good buy.


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1. Grand Sunday Bazaar

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2. Kashgar Old Town

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3. Kashgar Museum

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4. Mao Statue

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5. Id Kah Mosque

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