Opened in October 2009, the Gallery Cafe is the newest foreign-run cafe in Kashgar. We would like to extend a very warm welcome to travelers of every kind. Since we ourselves have come to Kashgar to explore and soak in an authentic Central Asian experience, we are happy to help you do the same. We offer home style food and drinks and a comfortable atmosphere for you to rest while you plan your next adventure. We also provide reliable tourist information and can book tours and tickets with experienced local guides and travel agencies. Last but not least, our gallery is here to showcase the talent of a variety of artists, which we welcome you to enjoy. Feel free to contact us with any inquiries about Kashgar (map) or the surrounding area. Soon after we opened we enjoyed the visit of CBS news correspondent Terry McCarthy. Here is his report on the silk road.
Hotels in Kashgar
As you walk through the streets of Kashgar, you will notice that there are hotels on almost every block. However, foreigners are only allowed to stay at hotels that can register them properly. There are only a limited number of these hotels. Higher end hotels are nothing special. Though they are the best Kashgar offers, they have lots of room for improvement. The list of these hotels is listed below:
The 'best' Kashgar Hotels:
Barony Hotel
242 Seman Road
Kashgar, China
Tel: +86-998-2586888
The nicest hotel in Kashgar with friendly staff. They keep the place really clean and it has its own charm that makes it quite comfortable.
International Hotel
No.8 Renmin East Road,
Kashgar 844000, China
Tel: (+86 998) 280 1111
A friendly place that is situated next to the square. Decor is quite bland and some guests complain about the bad breakfast.
Mid-Range Kashgar Hotels:
Yambu Hotel
North Side, Xiyu Plaza,
Kashgar
Telephone: (+86-998) 258 8888
This hotel seems a little older than the Barony and International Hotels, but they still keep a decent standard of cleanliness.
Budget Kashgar Hotel:
Seman Hotel
No.337 Seman Rd.,
Kashgar 844000, China
(+86 998) 258 1186
Seman has both budget rooms and higher priced rooms. Budget rooms are very old and have a musky smell too them. However, for budget travelers its suitable. The higher priced rooms are very pleasant with a taste of Uygher decor integrated. The staff are very friendly and greet everyone with smiles.
Chinibagh Hotel
93 Seman Lu,
Kashgar , China
+86 998 298 2103
Prices are usually about the same as the Seman Hotel. Budget rooms are quite dirty and the staff are not as friendly as Seman Hotel. The higher priced rooms are comfortable.
Kashgar Hostels:
Kashgar Old Town Youth Hostel
NO.233 in Wusitangboyi road
Next to the Fourth Police Station Kashgar, China
Tel: +86-998-2823262
website: http://www.kashgaroldcity.hostel.com/
Very friendly staff and lovely premises. The hostel is located in part of the old city and its architecture resembles traditional Uygher style. Very comfortable surroundings.