Kashgar - Baisha Lake - Karakul Lake - Stone City, Golden Grassland - Taxkorgan County (about 300 kilometers in total, about 8 hours' drive)
08:00-14:00 Depart from Kashgar. The flat China-Pakistan Friendship Highway connects to the plateau. When passing [Baisha Lake], in windless weather it is like a mirror reflecting the sand mountains on the opposite shore. Stop for photos; enjoy lunch at your own expense along the way as appropriate.
14:00-16:00 Head to [Karakul Lake]. On clear days, snow mountains such as Muztagh Ata, known as the "Father of Glaciers," Kongur Peak, and Kongur Tiube Peak are reflected in the water (if the weather is poor, this can be adjusted to visit on the return trip the next day).
16:00-19:00 Head to Tashkurgan County. Tashkurgan, with an average altitude of 4,000 meters, is China's western frontier.
19:00-20:30 After arrival, visit the [Stone City] standing on the high ground beside the county town. This was once the ancient kingdom of Pantuo on the Silk Road. Now only stone walls and broken ruins remain standing here. From the ancient city, the beautiful scenery of [Golden Grassland Wetland] can be taken in at a glance. It is within walking distance. Stroll along the wooden boardwalk and enjoy the lush water and grass, forming a strong contrast with the distant snow mountains.
20:30-21:00 Check into the hotel in the evening.
[Warm Tips]
1. Today's entire drive is subject to speed limits, so the vehicle will be very slow. Please be understanding.
2. Photography and video recording are not allowed at checkpoints along the way.
3. In high-altitude areas, please pay attention to your health, eat reasonably, avoid strenuous exercise, and guard against altitude sickness.
4. Tashkurgan is located on a plateau, and tourism reception facilities are relatively backward, with low hotel standards. To prevent catching a cold, it is not recommended to take a shower. Please be understanding and tolerant.
🍽️ Breakfast included, lunch not included, dinner not included
🏨 Tashkurgan County