Kashgar Prefecture Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)

The old city of Kashgar is not as good for strolling as imagined, but I would still visit if I come again

The off-season old city of Kashgar is somewhat bleak Many shops are closed It's deserted, and I couldn't feel the bustling scene of the old city. If you just want to check in at popular spots and take cosplay photos, then traveling in the off-season would be a good time (⚠️Some popular spots are also closed in the off-season: such as the rooftop photos many people take). No need to wait, take as long as you want. We walked from the east city to the west city, and then walked back to the east city from the west city. Apart from the people living in the old city, there were hardly any tourists. The old city of Kashgar is divided into east and west areas, separated by a main road 1⃣️【East Area】: Opening ceremony (one at 10:30 and 18:00 each), Sky Garden, TV tower internet celebrity spot, Corner Coffee, rooftop photos, Bazaar food street, etc. are all in the east area; the east area is relatively lively and larger 2⃣️【West Area】: Century-old teahouse, Rainbow Lane, Cloth Bag Box, Antique Street, Oil Painting Street are all here; 🌟There will be relatively fewer places to eat and stay in the off-season, but there is absolutely no need to worry. It is recommended to play for 2 days, one day in the east area and one day in the west area. This time is just a meeting, and I will definitely experience the bustling old city of Kashgar when I go again in the peak season.

Xinjiang Kashgar Ancient City | All the good photo spots are here!

| All the good photo spots are here!. East Area 📍Sky Garden P2: Navigate to Silk Road Jade, there is a staircase opposite, don't go up to the top, turn left in the middle and keep going and you'll see it. 📍Rainbow Stairs: Navigate to That Slow Guesthouse, you can see it on the roadside. (I didn't take a picture) 📍Kunlun Tower P3: Go up the stairs from the Rainbow Stairs to the top 📍Jiulongquan Guesthouse Rooftop P4: There is a charge for taking pictures if you are not staying 📍Old Town Corner Cafe P5 📍Coffee Time Cafe P6 📍Flower Pot Bazaar P7: East exit of Kashgar Ancient City Scenic Area 📍Corner House Door P8 - West Area 📍Grandpa's Grandpa's Dad's Naan P9 📍Bag Lane P10: You can see it along Taha Lane 📍Rainbow Lane P11: Opposite Bag Lane Kashgar Ancient City

Sisters, it's really beautiful in Kashgar

Zebra Xinjiang Lake·Feng Villa, should be the best guesthouse in the old city of Kashgar. There are eight rooms, each with its own unique theme, the lighting and bedding are very thoughtful, especially the public area is decorated with great care, it is said to be the collection of the couple who run the place over the past eight years. A rooftop swimming pool, rarely seen in the border areas, has been built on the rooftop. You can sit on the ground surrounded by ethnic textiles, eat Uighur-style breakfast, and gaze at the Kunlun Tower, endless romance.

Xinjiang Kashi| The rooftop of the homestay took a lifetime photo| Exotic style

Shake off the inventory of October The exotic style of the ancient city of Kashi has always attracted me I set off directly before the weather got too cold I arrived at the homestay in the afternoon and put my luggage in the room I went straight to the rooftop It satisfied all my imagination Characteristic buildings, a lot of carpets, carefully arranged scenes As a perfect start to this trip - 🏠: Jiulongquan Homestay Rooftop 📅: Shot on October 16, 2023 ps: If you don't stay, it's 50RMB/person to go to the rooftop to take pictures - 👉About taking pictures I chose a champagne-colored suspender dress and a green sweater coat The color tone is more in line The big coat has a lazy feeling You can walk around and turn around a lot naturally - 👉About dressing Dress: none Sweater: zara - 👉About color grading Lightroom Brightness➡️ Exposure +0.13 Contrast +7 Highlights -48 Shadows +20 White level -9 Black level +37 - Color➡️ Red-Hue +43 Saturation +38 Brightness -29 Orange-Saturation +35 Yellow-Hue -54 Saturation +36 Brightness -22 Green-Hue -51 Saturation +43 Cyan-Hue +19 Blue-Hue -42 Saturation +21 Brightness -40 - Effect➡️ Texture +23 Clarity +41 Dehaze +7 - Xinjiang Kashi| South Xinjiang Travel| Kashi Photography|

Touring Southern Xinjiang | Heading to the Pamir Plateau | Pamir always needs to be seen once

Some places, just hearing the name makes people love it, and Pamir is one of them. This land carries the snow-capped Muztagh, Gongger Jiubie Peak; it has Karakul Lake, White Sand Lake; there are Wakhan Corridor, Hongqirafu Port, and all these are centered on Tashkurgan, this border county town at the junction of three countries in western China. In terms of scenery, honestly, I think it may be slightly inferior to the Tibetan plateau landscape, but in a geographical sense, this is a place that must be visited once in a lifetime. And the Taerman Wetland is the place I think can best showcase the scenery of Pamir. Here, the blue sky, white clouds, snow-capped mountains, rivers and grasslands are perfectly integrated, presenting the most authentic plateau landscape. It is hard to find another picture that can simultaneously display snow-capped glaciers, red ridges, green pastures and gurgling streams. Each layer is a unique landscape and landform, but together they elevate this stunning scenery again. Southern Xinjiang is mostly desert, with a dry climate, and the Pamir Plateau is the same, but the Taerman Wetland is a rare plateau pasture. Muztagh Peak, known as the father of glaciers, has very developed glaciers. The huge ice tongues scatter down from the mountain, and the distant snow-capped mountains are Gongger Peak and Gongger Jiubie Peak, which are also the highest peaks on the west side of the Kunlun Mountains. "Today I have walked all the detours, and from now on my life is smooth", this sentence is absolutely a textbook-level tourism slogan. Whether my future is smooth, I don't know, but in Pamir, I have indeed walked a lot of detours these days. There are many other places worth checking in, such as the Apricot Flower Village in Datong Township, the signboard of the Wakhan Corridor, the Bandir Blue Lake on the Panlong Back Tower County Road, etc. But I think all the attractions are more meaningful because they are all part of the Pamir Plateau. Pamir is always worth exploring.

If you haven't been to Southern Xinjiang, you won't know the beauty of Xinjiang - the Pamir Plateau

The mysterious Pamir. If you haven't been to Xinjiang, you won't know the vastness of China; if you haven't been to Southern Xinjiang, you won't know the beauty of Xinjiang. Southern Xinjiang is not only a place to see culture, but also scenery. Southern Xinjiang has the White Sand Lake, which is half white sand and half lake, the majestic Gongger Peak and Jiubie Peak, the Muztagh Peak known as the 'Father of Ice Mountains', the rugged Panlong Ancient Road, the Bandir Blue Lake, the Yarkand River, and the exotic Kashgar Old City. The snow mountains of the Pamir Plateau are so close that they seem to be within reach, and the emerald-like lakes change with the weather and angle at any time, everything is so beautiful that it makes people intoxicated ☺️ This winter, come to Southern Xinjiang for a visit.

Xinjiang Muztag Peak | It is finally arrived at the Pamirs is finally arrived in the Pamirs, the westernmost border of the Chinese border, is also the southernmost coordinates of this Xinjiang road trip. The car is driving in the borderland, walking in the thin air of the Pamirs, sleeping night under the Muztag Peak, suddenly feels that those who have been quiet for thousands of years, it seems that they have never been clean The land has happened. Only plateaus, snow mountains, lake glaciers, into eternity. Tips

One must visit the Pamir Plateau at least once in a lifetime, even if it means enduring altitude sickness

The Pamir Plateau, known in ancient China as the Congling, was traversed by the ancient Silk Road. It is located in the southeastern part of Central Asia, at the westernmost point of China, stretching across Tajikistan, China, and Afghanistan. It is the convergence point of several major mountain ranges in Asia. 'Pamir' means 'the roof of the world' in Tajik, and the plateau has an average altitude of 4000 meters to 7700 meters, boasting many high peaks, with the main peaks all above 6000 meters. There are mountain passes such as the Khunjerab and Mintaka, which were important passages of the ancient Silk Road heading south to India, west to Afghanistan, and Iran. The moment you set foot on the Pamir Plateau, tears involuntarily fill your eyes. It's not out of sadness, but a tearful appreciation for nature's grandeur—beauty beyond imagination.

South Xinjiang Travel Guide | A trip worth taking, don't miss these beautiful itineraries

South Xinjiang, as the southern part of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China, is famous for its unique natural scenery and rich ethnic customs. 🌟Main attractions introduction: Kashgar Old City: An ancient city full of Islamic style and Uyghur ethnic customs, with attractions like the Ga'er Old Town and Id Kah Mosque. Taxkorgan (Tashkurgan): Located on the Pamir Plateau, it features ancient city ruins called Stone City, as well as natural landscapes like White Sand Lake and White Sand Mountain. Muztagh Ata and Karakul Lake: Known as the 'Father of Glaciers', Muztagh Ata, and the profound Karakul Lake. Panlong Ancient Path: Located in Wacha Township of Taxkorgan, a spectacular ancient path in the Kunlun Mountains. Tashkurgan Ancient Path: An ancient path from Taxkorgan to Shache County, with beautiful scenery along the way. Shache County: The ancient kingdom of Shache, the terminal of the southern Silk Road, famous for silk and music. Taklamakan Desert: The world's second-largest desert, the golden season for crossing the desert is from late October to mid-November. 🗓Best time to travel: - The natural scenery of South Xinjiang is most beautiful in autumn, especially in mid-October when the poplar trees turn yellow. It is recommended to travel at the end of October to avoid the National Day and Poplar Festival. 🗓Specific itinerary: Day 1: Fly to Kashgar, stay in the city, and visit Ga'er Old Street at night. Day 2: Head to Karakul Lake, visit White Sand Lake and White Sand Mountain, and stay overnight in a Kyrgyz guesthouse. Day 3: Go to Taxkorgan, visit Stone City, and stay overnight in Taxkorgan. Day 4: Leave Taxkorgan, pass through Ararat Grassland, take the Panlong Ancient Path, and stay overnight in Tashkurgan Tajik Township. Day 5: Cross the Tashkurgan Ancient Path to reach Shache County, and stay overnight there. Day 6: Explore the Taklamakan Desert and return to stay in Shache County. Day 7: Head to Kashgar city to continue exploring the ancient city of Kashgar. Day 8: Leave Kashgar and return. 📝Tips: Xinjiang is vast, and car rides may be long, so those who get carsick should prepare motion sickness medicine. Security checks in Xinjiang are strict; carry your ID card with you. There is a large temperature difference between day and night in Xinjiang; bring enough warm clothing and pay attention to sun protection. It is not recommended for visitors from other places to drive themselves due to strict speed limits and enforcement; it is better to take a local's car. Network signals are good in most areas, but may be slightly poor at high altitudes or uninhabited areas. 🏨Accommodation strategy - You can choose to stay in an RV throughout the trip, which is economical and convenient, and you won't miss the essential attractions. Other suggestions: - If you want to deeply explore South Xinjiang, you may need half a month to experience the local bazaars and cultural customs.

11-Day 10-Night Travel Guide for Southern Xinjiang

If you can only visit Xinjiang once, you might as well start with Southern Xinjiang. Here, you'll find not only the rich Western Region culture but also the magnificent Pamir Plateau landscapes. In the desert live the centuries-old Loulan people, the grand canyons boast Danxia landforms, blue lakes lie at the foot of snow-capped mountains, and ancient paths carry the history of the Silk Road.... Experience the old times in Kashgar - Kashgar Old Town Travel through China's most dangerous and magnificent road - Karakoram Highway A pure canvas interwoven with white sand and blue lake - Baisar Lake The path once taken by Xuanzang on his return from the West - Tashkurgan Ancient Path Reflecting the towering peaks like a mirror - Karakul Lake The winding Kunlun dragon - Panlong Ancient Path Recommended 11-Day Itinerary for Southern Xinjiang D1: Various places → Urumqi D2: Urumqi → Bosten Lake → Hoshul D3: Hoshul → Loulan Village → Kuqa D4: Kuqa → Wensu Grand Canyon → Aksu D5: Aksu → Desert Highway → Jiaohe Ancient City → Hotan D6: Hotan → Zepu Poplar Forest → Yarkant King's Palace → Yarkant D7: Yarkant → Kashgar Old Town → Kashgar D8: Kashgar → Oytag Glacier Park → Baisar Lake → Taxkorgan D9: Taxkorgan → Panlong Ancient Path → Bandier Blue Lake → Jinhua Beach Stone City → Karakul Lake → Kashgar D10: Kashgar → Shell Mountain → China's Westernmost Point → Kashgar D11: Kashgar → Airport drop-off 【tips】 The temperature difference between morning and evening in Southern Xinjiang is significant, so be ready to add or remove clothing as needed. The weather in Southern Xinjiang is drier compared to Northern Xinjiang, so always stay hydrated! Long travel distances by car, so buy snacks or dry food and water in advance. The sandy roads in Wensu Grand Canyon are not suitable for sandals. The altitude near Taxkorgan can reach around 4000 meters, so avoid strenuous activities to prevent altitude sickness.

Xinjiang | The Panlong Ancient Trail

Having walked all the detours today, from now on life is a smooth journey. 1️⃣Location: Tashkurgan Tajik Autonomous County, Kashgar, Xinjiang - The Panlong Ancient Trail 2️⃣Transportation: It is recommended to drive yourself to truly experience the winding mountain roads. Go up to the viewing platform to witness the astonishing 'Panlong Ancient Trail'. 3️⃣Accommodation: Staying in Tashkurgan is feasible; book a room in advance through an app. The rooms are mostly bungalows, but the interior decoration is the same as hotels and folk customs, without any difference. The temperature can vary greatly at night, rooms are equipped with electric heating plates, and the conditions are completely acceptable. 4️⃣Dining: There are quite a few dining places in Tashkurgan where you can try the local specialty 'Yak Hotpot'. Near the Yak Hotpot, there is also a local milk tea shop 'Pamir's Milk Tea' which also offers local special snacks that you can try. 5️⃣Notes: Bring extra clothes as the temperature can vary greatly. It is advised to carry some water on the road. The driver will be very tired after concentrating for the whole trip. There are many viewing platforms along the road, make sure to get out of the car to take photos safely, it's very photogenic! It is recommended to bring a drone for a more spectacular panoramic view. At the entrance of the Panlong Ancient Trail, there is a snack street, so you don't have to worry about being hungry, but the prices might be a bit high. Tashkurgan has many beautiful sights, come and check in soon.

Xinjiang | Experience the snow-capped mountains in early spring

Feel the different temperature of spring in southern Xinjiang. 1️⃣ Location: Tashkurgan Tajik Autonomous County in Kashgar, Southern Xinjiang 2️⃣ Attractions: Panlong Ancient Path, Wakhan Corridor, Warrior Mountain, Stone City, Why Flowers Are So Red, White Sand Lake, Muztagh Glacier Park, Bandier Blue Lake, Oytag Red Valley... 3️⃣ Transportation: It is recommended to rent a car for travel, the price is very affordable. For the four of us, the total cost for three days was about 700 per person❕ (Joining a tour group costs about 800 per person for two days) Renting a car is more appropriate. 4️⃣ Accommodation: Book in advance on the app, many homestays have similar prices, they are basically self-built houses but the interior is completely hotel-style, the conditions are not bad at all. 5️⃣ Dining: For the first visit to Tashkurgan, you can try the local specialty 'Yak Hotpot', which is not very expensive. It is recommended to book on the app, as there is some difference from the menu prices in the restaurant. For breakfast, there are many breakfast shops offering steamed buns, pan-fried dumplings, spicy soup, etc. (if you are not used to the local breakfast). There are also barbecue restaurants, pepper chicken, and so on, all very complete. 6️⃣ Tips: It is advised to bring more clothes, as the temperature at some attractions is just right, but! The temperature in Muztagh Glacier Park is very low, extremely cold, minus thirteen degrees! It is recommended to bring your own oxygen bottles (there is a price difference compared to those sold outside the attractions). There are many beautiful sceneries along the way, it is strongly recommended to stop and take beautiful photos📷 when parking is possible! It's really, really, really photogenic, every shot can be a screen wallpaper💯

The Soul of Kashgar Old Town - Gaotai Residential Area

Gaotai Residential Area is a Uyghur residential community built on a loess high cliff more than 40 meters high and over 800 meters long at the northeast end of the old town of Kashgar, Xinjiang. It has a history of 600 years and is a major landscape for displaying ancient Uyghur residential architecture and folk customs in Kashgar. The soul of Kashgar Old Town lies in the old town, and the essence of the old town is the Gaotai Residential Area. The 'Gaotai Residential Area' only occupies one-tenth of the area of Kashgar's old town, yet it almost encompasses all the architectural styles of the old town. Gaotai Residential Area is a Uyghur residential community built on a loess high cliff more than 40 meters high and over 800 meters long at the northeast end of the old town of Kashgar, Xinjiang, with a history of 600 years. The characteristic residential buildings here are mostly made of earth and wood, and they are important physical evidence for studying the living customs and architectural features of ethnic minorities, as well as one of the mysterious colors of Kashgar Old Town. The high cliff has existed for two thousand years, and more than a thousand years ago, Uyghur ancestors built houses and settled here. It is said that the famous Eastern Han generals Ban Chao and Geng Gong once left their footprints here. In the mid-9th century, during the Karakhanid Dynasty, the royal palace was built on the north side of this high cliff, and the current Gaotai Residential Area was built on the south cliff. Koziya Beyxi - in Uyghur, meaning 'high cliff pottery house', has developed over a thousand years of history, forming a unique residential architecture with hundreds of years of history on the high cliff. The Uyghurs of Kashgar have been living here for generations, building their houses against the cliff. As the family population increases with each generation, they add another floor on top of their ancestors' houses. Generation after generation, houses connect to houses, floors to floors, layer upon layer. A single residential house is a family history of reproduction, livelihood, rise and fall, and the continuation of descendants. The Uyghurs have a strong sense of clan, and the core of their residential culture is the attachment to home and homeland, so many residential houses have been passed down through seven or eight generations. Some large residential compounds have as many as ten or twenty rooms, with several generations living together in one courtyard, truly embodying the concept of 'four generations under one roof'. Here, you can see everywhere 'over-street houses', 'half-street houses', and 'suspended houses' built over the crossroads of alleys, which look like watchtowers or blockhouses standing in the alleys from a distance. These unplanned, randomly built houses upon houses, and houses outside houses, are arranged into deep, crisscrossing, winding, and undulating alleys of Kashgar's Gaotai Residential Area. Walking along any path inside the alley, you can see the large gates of residential courtyards built along the alley, opening against the outer wall, with each household right next to each other. Gaotai Residential Area has a strong Uyghur architectural style, which has been influenced by Islamic culture under the unique environment and natural conditions of Kashgar, and has gradually formed over hundreds of years of historical evolution. Gaotai Residential Area is rugged, densely populated, with many alleys, crisscrossing in all directions. It is praised by tourists from home and abroad as the 'living folk museum of the Uyghur people' and represents the connotation and historical heritage of Kashgar, a famous historical and cultural city in China.

Xinjiang scenic spot free ticket strategy! More than 400 scenic spots across the country are free during the Spring Festival

🆓 From February 10th to 24th, all state-owned A-level tourist attractions in Xinjiang will implement a free ticket policy! There are a total of 399 scenic spots, so I will introduce some famous scenic spots to everyone 👇🏻 💟Urumqi Ama Long Fantasy Park, Urumqi Water Park, Tianshan Grand Canyon, Xinjiang Silk Road International Resort and other 22 scenic spots 💟Yili Kuerdening Scenic Area, Narati National Wetland Park Scenic Area, Shata Scenic Area, Kazan Folk Tourism Area, Tangbula Scenic Area, Chaxi-Tarim Scenic Area, Swan Spring Scenic Area, Zhaosu Yuhu Scenic Area and other 51 scenic spots 💟Hami Hami Pterosaur-Yadan Dahai Road Scenic Area, Yiwu County Yishui Garden Scenic Area and other 8 scenic spots 💟Turpan Grape Gully Scenic Area, Kumutage Desert Scenic Area, Kanerjing Park, Kanerjing Folk Park, Turpan Museum, Flaming Mountain Scenic Area, Dajiao River Scenic Area, Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves and other 38 scenic spots 💟Aksu area Wetland Park, Huanggong Lake Desert Lake Tourist Resort, Moon Bay Gobi Wetland Hot Spring Tourist Resort, Kuche Palace, Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon, Moon Bay, Kizil Grottoes, Tianshan Tuomuer Grand Canyon Scenic Area, Quanyu Star Sky International Ski Resort·Four Seasons Tourist Resort and other 63 scenic spots 💟Kashgar area Kashgar Ancient City Scenic Area, Xiangfei Garden Scenic Area, Gaotai Residential Tourism Scenic Area, Zhang Qian Park, Xiangfei Lake National Wetland Park Scenic Area, Zepu County Jinhu Yang Scenic Area and other 57 scenic spots 💟Changji Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area, Jiangbulak Scenic Area, Jimsar County Thousand Buddha Cave Scenic Area, Mulei Grassland Kanerjing Scenic Area, Guhai Hot Spring and other 39 scenic spots 💟Tacheng area Mud Volcano Scenic Area, Wusu City Wulasitai Tourism Scenic Area, Yemili Ancient City Ruins, Shawan City Forest Park and other 50 scenic spots 💟Altay area Koktokay Scenic Area, Koktokay National Mine Park Scenic Area, Jimunai County Saerwulong Village Scenic Area and other 33 scenic spots 💟Karamay Ke No.1 Well Scenic Area, Dushanzi Grand Canyon and other 15 scenic spots 💟Bortala Sailimu Lake Scenic Area, Bole City Dalet Ancient City Ruins and other 35 scenic spots 💟Bayingolin Luobu People's Village, Seven Star Buddha Temple Ruins Scenic Area and other 21 scenic spots 💟Hotan area Cele County Dama Gou Buddhist Cultural Ruins, Hotan City Desert Poplar Scenic Area, Yutian County Daliyabuyi Scenic Area, Luopu County Yulong Bay Scenic Area, Cele County Sahara Bi Lake Scenic Area and other 31 scenic spots 💟Kizilsu Baisha Mountain-Baisha Lake Scenic Area, Baishan Lake Wetland Park Scenic Area and other 17 scenic spots 🆓In addition, I have also shared with you the free scenic spots across the country, covering the Spring Festival, and I will share some scenic spots with you again 👇🏻 💟Dunhuang Mingsha Mountain·Yueya Spring, Yumen Pass, Yadan National Geological Park Scenic Area Free Tickets 💟Tibet Potala Palace, Basongtso, Namtso and other 89 scenic spots 💟Ziyang Anyue Stone Carving·Yuanjue Cave Scenic Area, Anyue Grottoes·Wofu Temple Scenic Area will be open to tourists nationwide for free

I really didn't go abroad! This is the Gaotai residential area in Kashgar

The bustling and noisy old city of Kashgar makes you want to be quiet? Don't like commercialization and want to experience the beauty of ancient city architecture? Then it's really better to cross the road to the Gaotai residential area on the opposite side. Gaotai residential area is a newly rebuilt attraction, admission is free but reservation is needed, there are few tourists inside, but the architecture is really distinctive, brick carvings and wood carvings are gorgeous and exquisite, full of Western Region style. The meaning of Gaotai residential area in Uighur language is the clay pottery people on the cliff, inside are houses connected to houses, buildings connected to buildings, layer upon layer of layout. The labyrinthine alleys and unique house architecture together constitute the residential spectacle, which is the only labyrinthine city with Uighur characteristics in China. After entering, you will find that a residential area has several exits, different exits correspond to different alleys, which is quite interesting. Want to avoid the crowd to take pictures, this place is really good.

Charter a tour of the Gaotai residences in Kashgar in winter

Charter a tour of the Gaotai residences in winter There are very few tourists in the off-season, basically no one The immersive experience is really cool This is a refurbished ancient Uyghur residence It embodies the essence of earth architecture over hundreds of years Every brick and every door exudes a historical atmosphere In addition to being a great place for photo ops It is also a workshop for many intangible cultural heritages in southern Xinjiang Pottery, woodenware, Yengisar knives, mulberry paper, Bronze ware, blacksmithing, Adras, etc. Deeply appreciate, experience, understand and feel the charm of traditional culture in southern Xinjiang Fall in love with this place, like a journey through time and space

Discover the Pamir Plateau → Travel Knowledge

Discover the Pamir Plateau The only white ethnic county in China On the Pamir Plateau, there is a county town with an average altitude of over 4000 meters, where China's only white ethnic group resides, known as Tashkurgan, or simply Taxkorgan County. This place borders Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Tajikistan, and has been rated by National Geographic as the most extraordinary county town. It is like a dazzling pearl inlaid on the Pamir Plateau. Here, there are snow-capped mountains welcoming the wind, herds of cattle and sheep on the Tian Ge pasture, the mysterious and majestic Kunlun mountain area, and the roof of the world, the Pamir Plateau, which is the ancestor of all mountains and the source of all rivers. Within the territory of Taxkorgan County, there are 4 peaks over 8000 meters high, accounting for one-third of the world's total, and their majestic and spectacular sights are breathtaking. The Karakoram Highway, like a giant dragon, winds through this magical land, with over 100 peaks along the way that exceed 7000 meters in altitude. Glacial meltwater nourishes the lush grasslands, making it a paradise for wild animals and providing pastures for the nomadic people to survive. The Tajik people are known as the 'people above the clouds' and are not only notable for their unique culture and traditions but also bear the important mission of guarding the frontier, closely connected to this land. Let us walk into the snow mountains together, feel their majesty and tranquility, follow the Karakoram Highway into Taxkorgan County, and experience the Tajik people's love and dedication to this land. Follow me to appreciate the different beauties of Xinjiang.

Exploring the Pamir Plateau → Travel Guide Sharing

Exploring the Pamir Plateau China's only Caucasian county On the Pamir Plateau, there is a county town with an average altitude of over 4000 meters, inhabited by China's only Caucasian population, which is Tashkurgan, commonly referred to as Taxkorgan County. This place borders Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Tajikistan, and has been rated by National Geographic as the most impressive county. It is like a dazzling pearl inlaid on the Pamir Plateau. Here, you can find snow-capped mountains welcoming the wind, herds of cattle and sheep on the Tian Ge pasture, the mysterious and majestic Kunlun Mountain area, and the 'Roof of the World' Pamir Plateau, which is the ancestor of all mountains and the source of all rivers. Within the territory of Taxkorgan, there are 4 peaks over 8000 meters high, accounting for one-third of the world's total, presenting a majestic and spectacular sight that takes one's breath away. The Karakoram Highway is like a giant dragon winding through this magical land, with over 100 peaks along the way that exceed 7000 meters in altitude. Glacial meltwater nourishes the lush grasslands, creating a paradise for wild animals and providing pastures essential for the survival of nomadic tribes. The Tajik people, known as the 'People above the Clouds', not only draw attention with their unique culture and traditions but also carry the important mission of guarding the frontier, closely connected to this land. Let us walk into the snow mountains together, feel their majesty and tranquility, and follow the Karakoram Highway into Taxkorgan, experiencing the Tajik people's love and dedication to this land. Follow me to discover the unique beauty of Xinjiang.

Explore the Pamir Plateau → Worth a like

Explore the Pamir Plateau The only county in China with a Caucasian population On the Pamir Plateau, there is a county with an average altitude of over 4000 meters, where China's only Caucasian population resides. It is called Tashkurgan, also known as Taxkorgan County. This place borders Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Tajikistan, and has been rated by National Geographic as the most extraordinary county. It is like a dazzling pearl inlaid on the Pamir Plateau. Here, there are snow-capped mountains welcoming the wind, the Tian Ge Pasture with herds of cattle and sheep, the mysterious and majestic Kunlun Mountain area, and the Pamir Plateau, known as the 'Roof of the World', which is the ancestor of all mountains and the source of all waters. Within the territory of Taxkorgan, there are 4 peaks over 8000 meters high, accounting for one-third of the world's total, and their majestic and spectacular sights are breathtaking. The Karakoram Highway, like a giant dragon, winds through this magical land, with over 100 peaks along the way that are more than 7000 meters high. The glacial meltwater nourishes the lush grasslands, becoming a paradise for wild animals and providing pastures for the nomadic people to survive on. The Tajik people are known as 'the people above the clouds' and are not only notable for their unique culture and traditions but also bear the important mission of guarding the border, closely connected to this land. Let us walk into the snow mountains together, feel their majesty and tranquility, follow the Karakoram Highway into Taxkorgan, and experience the Tajik people's love and commitment to this land. Follow me to discover the unique beauty of Xinjiang.

Explore the Pamir Plateau → A Traveler's Guide

Explore the Pamir Plateau The only county in China with a Caucasian population Situated on the Pamir Plateau, there is a county town with an average altitude of over 4000 meters, inhabited by China's only Caucasian population, known as Tashkurgan, or simply Taxkorgan County. This place borders Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Tajikistan, and has been rated by National Geographic as the most impressive county town. It is like a dazzling pearl set upon the Pamir Plateau. Here, you can find snow-capped mountains greeting the wind, the pastoral fields of Tyan Song where herds of cattle and sheep roam, the mysterious and majestic Kunlun Mountain area, and the 'Roof of the World' - the Pamir Plateau, the ancestor of all mountains and the source of many rivers. Within the territory of Taxkorgan County, there are four peaks over 8000 meters high, accounting for one-third of the world's total, presenting a majestic and spectacular sight that takes one's breath away. The Karakoram Highway, like a giant dragon, winds through this magical land, with over 100 snow-capped mountains exceeding 7000 meters along its route. Glacial meltwater nourishes the lush grasslands, creating a paradise for wildlife and providing pastures essential for the survival of nomadic peoples. The Tajik people, known as the 'People above the Clouds', are not only noted for their unique culture and traditions but also bear the important mission of guarding the frontier, closely connected to this land. Let us walk into the snow mountains together, to feel their majesty and tranquility, and follow the Karakoram Highway into Taxkorgan County, to experience the Tajik people's love and commitment to this land. Follow me to discover the unique beauty of Xinjiang.