Gaotai Old Residences
高台民居 · Gāotái Mínjū
An old mud-brick quarter on a loess cliff about 40 m above the Tuman River, at the northeast edge of the Old City, with lanes, overhead passages and craft workshops.
No booking neededBring your passport1–2 hours
Tip
Look at the cliff from the Tuman River side first to see how the houses are stacked, then walk up. Some lanes are still lived in: be quiet and ask before photographing people.
- Opening hours
- About 10:00–22:00 Beijing time, last entry 21:00 To be confirmed
- Price
- Core area reported free in 2026; some workshops and guides charge (guide about ¥40) To be confirmed
- How to book
- No booking needed. Bring your passport for the entrance check.
- Getting there
- About 10 minutes’ walk east of the Id Kah Mosque, across Tuman Road from the Old City
- Address in Chinese
- 新疆维吾尔自治区喀什地区喀什市吐曼路与阿热亚路交叉口东南侧高台民居景区
Photo: MasaneMiyaPA · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Checked against these sources on 2026-09-27. Rules change often, so confirm on the official site before you go.
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