City in Xinjiang, China
Getting around Kashgar
How to get around Kashgar
Taxis and buses are cheap in the city. For the Karakoram Highway and Karakul Lake, hire a driver or join a tour. Trains and flights link Urumqi.
Ways to get around Kashgar
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Taxi | 8 CNY start | Cheap and metered; carry small notes |
| City bus | 1–2 CNY | Pay by QR code or cash; Chinese-language signs |
| Charter car | Often 400–900 CNY a day | For Karakul Lake and Tashkurgan; checkpoints apply |
| Train or flight | Check 12306 | Long train to Urumqi; flights from Urumqi, Xi'an and other cities |
Taxis in Kashgar
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. Taxis are cheap; hotels and tour agencies book day trips. Many travelers use a local driver for the Karakoram Highway.
Arriving in Kashgar
Kashgar Laining International (KHG)
About 10 km from the center. Taxi roughly 30–50 CNY, 20 min; airport bus to the center.
Driving and onward travel
- Driving: on the right. IDPs aren't recognised. Visitors need a temporary Chinese driving permit (up to 90 days) or a Chinese licence.
- Onward travel in China: High-speed trains link nearly every big city, often faster than flying; book with a passport on 12306 or Trip.com. Cheap domestic flights and sleeper trains cover long distances.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Kashgar?
No ride-hailing apps work here. Taxis are cheap; hotels and tour agencies book day trips. Many travelers use a local driver for the Karakoram Highway.
What's the best way to get around Kashgar?
Taxis and buses are cheap in the city. For the Karakoram Highway and Karakul Lake, hire a driver or join a tour. Trains and flights link Urumqi.
How do I get from the airport to Kashgar?
About 10 km from the center. Taxi roughly 30–50 CNY, 20 min; airport bus to the center.
Is Kashgar walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
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