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Great
Bazaar
 The
Kashgar Grand Bazaar (Dabazha) (with exception
of the Sunday Market) is the busiest part
of the city. The market is a kind of agricultural
market (Nongmao Shichang), that has expanded
to include anything you can think of, inlcuding
clothing, knives, and more.
As an expansion on the same
theme, Kashgar is also home to a weekly
Sunday Market (Xingqiri Shichang) that takes
place on the northeastern outskirts of the
city. Conservative estimates put that area
at least 5,000 stalls that see traffic of
around 100,000 people daily. The mixture
of people of different ethnic backgrounds
from all over Central Asia descending on
Kashgar to trade and buy various wares give
the market an incredible atmosphere, so
it is worth braving the crowds. The goods
available include pots and pans, clothing,
utensils and knives, and even live animals
such as donkeys, goats and horses.
 Be
cautious to protect yourself against pickpockets
and bagslashers in these markets. It's quite
easy to lose your passport and money in
these crowded markets.
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