Mustagh Ata Glacier Park | Witness the grandeur of the "Father of Icebergs"

| Witness the grandeur of the "Father of Icebergs". The name of Mustagh Ata is derived from the Uyghur language, meaning "Father of Icebergs". The peak of Mustagh Ata is round and bun-shaped, with several glaciers extending down from the mountain, which is very magnificent. Mustagh Ata Glacier Park is located at the foot of Mustagh Ata, where visitors can see the glaciers from millions of years ago up close. As the shuttle bus advances, the figure of Mustagh Ata becomes more majestic before your eyes, and even through the bus window, you can feel the powerful oppressive force of the "Father of Icebergs". Due to the snowfall the night before, the boardwalk was not fully cleared of snow, so we could only walk along the horse trail. At first, the scenery did not seem stunning, with a vast expanse of white all around, leaving only the color of the earth exposed by the horse trail. As we got closer to the destination, the beauty was overwhelming. A huge and solid ice wall stood before us, so large that it was hard to imagine its thickness or how long it took to form. For a moment, I didn't know how to describe it with words, leaving only a "wow" of amazement. Moving forward along the ice wall was even more shocking, as if a large piece of ice was placed before you, with surfaces either uneven or smooth as silk. Clearly defined snowflakes drifted from the ice with the wind, adding a touch of tenderness to this million-year-old giant ice. Although I had seen other glaciers before, being there in person still felt deeply shocking! 📍Location: Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County, Kashgar Region, Xinjiang, navigate to "Mustagh Ata Glacier Park" 💰Cost: Ticket 43 RMB/person, shuttle bus 50 RMB/person ⏰Opening hours: 11:00-18:30 (please refer to the announcement of the scenic area on the day) ⏳Suggested duration of visit: about 3.5 hours 🗺️Tour route: After purchasing tickets at the visitor center, take the shuttle bus to the starting point of the hike, then walk to the viewing platform for sightseeing, the one-way hike is about 1km, if you do not want to hike, you can ride a horse, and return the same way after finishing 【Tips】 🌟Located in a high-altitude area, take precautions against altitude sickness 🌟Strong ultraviolet rays and wind, remember to take windproof and sun protection measures, it is best to wear sunglasses 🌟The walking distance is relatively long, it is recommended to wear comfortable and non-slip shoes 🌟In case of snow, the scenic area may be closed, it is advisable to check the weather in advance/consult the scenic area