Karakul Lake Tours

We start our journey from Kashgar and drive along the China-Pakistan Friendship Highway (also known as the Karakoram Highway). After about 50 Kms, we stop at Upal Village for short shopping and experience village life. Then Keep driving to White Sand Lake (Baisha Lake). The lake water is clear and blue while the sand dunes are snow-white, forming a unique landscape. Walk along the lakeside, enjoy the beautiful view of the lake and mountains, and take pictures. Then continue to visit Karakul Lake (3600m above sea level). The lake sits at the foot of the notorious, Muztagh Ata (7546m) and Gongur (7719m) mountains. ‘Muztagh Ata’ means Father of the Ice Mountain and is one of the most beautiful and mysterious mountains in the world. You can take a break by the lake, admire the magnificent reflections of Muztagh Ata and nine peaks of Kongur Mountains.

Tashkurgan Fort

Once arrive in Tashkorgan ,you'll have an opportunity to see the town's ancient Stone Fort - still standing after 2200 years! 'Tashkurgan' is a translation of 'Stone Fort.' Later Hike on the grassland next to the Stone Fort.

Drive to Panlong Road , Bandir Blue Lake and return to Kashgar after lunch After breakfast at the hotel, start driving to Panlong Ancient Road which is about 30kms from Tashkorgan and it is a famous coiling dragon road with more than 600 S turns, Total round trip is about 150Kms, about 4-5 hours After lunch, return to Kashgar. Enjoy the scenery along the way on the journey back, review the experiences of these two days, and arrive in Kashgar later in the evening and check in your hotel Note: if you like you can stop at Muztagh Ata Glacier Park for visiting