Kachgar district, Xinjiang, China

Places to visit near Shule

Shule is a town in Kachgar district, Xinjiang, China. Within 50 km by road there are 70 places to visit — 13 parks, 13 forts & heritage, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 2 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Renmin Park (11 km), Id Kah Mosque (12 km) and Afaq Khoja Mausoleum. Bus 20 (13 km).

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Shule at a glance

Location
Kachgar district, Xinjiang, China
Coordinates
39.4023° N, 76.0508° E
Places within 50 km
70 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks

Top places to visit near Shule

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Parks near Shule

19 parks within 100 km of Shule. The closest is Fashion Plaza (1 km); the best-known is Renmin Park (11 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Shule

16 forts & heritage within 100 km of Shule. The closest is Yusuf Has Hacib Tomb (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Shule

15 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Shule. The closest is Wapu Shuiku (10 km); the best-known is Katasugaite Shuiku (22 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Shule

9 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Shule. The closest is Old City Viewpoint (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Shule

8 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Shule. The closest is Derwaza Aldi Mosque (1 km); the best-known is Id Kah Mosque (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Shule

5 museums within 100 km of Shule. The closest is Kashgar Museum (10 km); the best-known is Afaq Khoja Mausoleum. Bus 20 (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Shule

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 31 km on the road.

  1. Start in Shule
  2. 10 km Yusuf Has Hacib Tomb · tomb, Kachgar
  3. 1 km Renmin Park · park, Kachgar
  4. 1 km Id Kah Mosque · mosque, Kachgar
  5. 5 km Jiama Mosque · mosque, Kachgar
  6. 1 km Afaq Khoja Mausoleum. Bus 20 · tomb, Kachgar
  7. 13 km Back to Shule

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How to reach Shule

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    Within 15 km of Shule

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Shule by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Other attractions1724Old Town (unrestored) (11 km)
    Parks1319Fashion Plaza (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1316Yusuf Has Hacib Tomb (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1115Wapu Shuiku (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints29Old City Viewpoint (10 km)
    Mosques & dargahs88Derwaza Aldi Mosque (1 km)
    Museums55Kashgar Museum (10 km)
    Buddhist sites11Mo'er Temple Site (37 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01奥依塔克五彩山风景区 (87 km)

    Shule: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Shule?

    Renmin Park (park, about 11 km), Id Kah Mosque (mosque, about 12 km), Afaq Khoja Mausoleum. Bus 20 (tomb, about 13 km), Yusuf Has Hacib Tomb (tomb, about 10 km), Jiama Mosque (mosque, about 13 km), Sermon Hall (heritage site, about 13 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Shule?

    70 places on Spotwander: 17 other attractions, 13 parks, 13 forts & heritage, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest park to Shule?

    Fashion Plaza, about 1 km by road; Zhangqian Park (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Shule?

    Yusuf Has Hacib Tomb, about 10 km by road; Mausoleum of Yusuf Khass Hajib (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Shule?

    Wapu Shuiku, about 10 km by road; Eastern Lake Park (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Shule?

    Start in Shule, visit Yusuf Has Hacib Tomb, then Renmin Park, then Id Kah Mosque, then Jiama Mosque, then Afaq Khoja Mausoleum. Bus 20, and drive back — about 31 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Shule?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks.

    Towns near Shule

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Shule’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.