Karakoram Highway

After breakfast, we set off on our journey along the Karakoram Highway which is indeed both one of the ten most dangerous highways in the world due to its high altitude and challenging conditions, and also one of the most beautiful with the magnificent scenery of the Pamir Plateau rewrite. After about 50 Kms, we stop at Upal Village. Here, buy some fresh fruits, nang (a kind of local bread) and other food for the journey. Meanwhile, you can also taste some local snacks like baked buns and experience the atmosphere of the local village market. Then continue to drive to the Oytagh Red Mountain and stop for taking pictures to record the wonderful moment and feel the amazing power of nature and the grandeur of the Kunlun Mountains.

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.

Karakul Lake Tours

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. Lunch will be at the lake side restaurant as your like and then continue the journey to Taghrma Wetland which is the largest wetland in Tashkurgan, with lush grass and flocks of sheep and cattle.Once arrive at Tashkurgan check in your hotel and later taste local delicacies in the town, such as yak hot pot, plateau mutton and so on. Then have an early rest to adapt to the high-altitude environment.

Tashkurgan Fort

After breakfast at the hotel, you’ll have an opportunity to visit the town's ancient Stone Fort - still standing after 2200 years! 'Tashkurgan' means 'Stone Fort.' Many scholars believe that this crumbling stone castle was mentioned in Ptolemy's geographical guide in the 2nd century BC. After that, hike around the golden grassland beside the stone castle. After having lunch in Tashkorgan, we'll drive to Kashgar. Along the way, if you're interested, you can visit Muztagh Ata Glacier Park and touch the real glacier with your own hands