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Muztagh Glacier Park is located in Tashkurgan Tajik Autonomous County, Kashgar Prefecture, Xinjiang

Muztagh Glacier Park is located in Tashkurgan Tajik Autonomous County, Kashgar Prefecture, Xinjiang, at the foot of Mount Muztagh Ata.  Main Attractions - Mount Muztagh Ata: At an altitude of 7,546 meters, it is known as the "Father of Glaciers". The mountain is majestic, with hanging glaciers like silver whiskers, making it a holy place for mountaineering enthusiasts. - Ice Tower Forest: Under the Muztagh Glacier, ice towers stand tall, crystal clear, and in various shapes, shining in the sunlight, making it a great choice for photography. - Kash Lake: The lake is clear, surrounded by snow-capped mountains and grasslands, with beautiful scenery. - Princess Valley: Legend has it that it is the residence of the Tajik princess, with streams and waterfalls, and peaks, suitable for hiking and adventure. Activities - Hiking: You can get close to the glacier along the trail and enjoy the scenery along the way, but you need to pay attention to altitude sickness and physical strength distribution. - Horseback Riding: If you are not physically fit or want to save time, you can choose to ride a horse up and down the mountain, with the horse trail parallel to the trail. Tickets and Opening Hours - Tickets: Tickets are CNY 43, and shuttle bus tickets are CNY 50. - Opening Hours: Open all year round from 10:30 to 18:30. Transportation - Self-driving: You can navigate to "Muztagh Glacier Park", and there is a large parking lot at the entrance of the scenic area. It is about 220 kilometers from Kashgar, about 4 hours by car; about 70 kilometers from Tashkurgan, about 1 hour by car. - Chartered Car: You can also choose to charter a car, which is convenient and flexible, and you can also enjoy the scenery of the Pamir Plateau along the way. Notes - Prevent Altitude Sickness: Prepare altitude sickness medicine and oxygen bottles in advance, and avoid strenuous exercise during the trip. - Cope with Climate: The climate in the scenic area is changeable, with large temperature differences and strong ultraviolet rays, so you need to bring warm clothes, sunscreen, and rain gear. - Environmental Awareness: Do not litter during the tour and protect the ecological environment of the scenic area.
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Posted: Jan 2, 2025
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