Trip to non-touristy village bazaars 

Kashgar's sunday Marker is regarded as the most famous market in Central Asia . However, there are also othr markets around kashgar that take place every day of the week. Each one hase its own uniqueness and character. To understand Uighur Culture and History, we hihgly recemmend you to visit these bazaars.

"Mother is the market, Father is the market, so let market decide." So say the local farmers. We have a very rich market Culture in Xinjiang where fair trade is important. So we go to bazaar to sell and buy what we need. In every Xinjinag market there is a middle man called the 'salachi' in Uighur. They are very knowledgeable about local business and help the buyer and seller reach an agreement following the correct rules, Usually they are respected and elder members of the community.

There are Bazaars every day in villages around Kashgar. Evrey bsazaar is famous with its own name and products. For example near Yarkand is a famous Saturday bazaar known for its excellent camels and donkeys, the prices are cheap with a wide selection. The Thursday bazaar in Aqqash is famous for its locally produced saline salt. Locals buy huge 'boulders' of salt , sometime weighing up to 20kgs , the salt is high quality and cheap .

Visiting local markets can give you a unique experience of local life that still exists in the villages around Kashgar .If you are interested to visit one we can arrange trips on any day of the week. You can always 'let the market decide !'  

Specialty of the village bazaar is Non-Touristic and More Traditional. I am sure you will not be disappointed on this tour.