Explore the Pamir Plateau → Let's travel together

Explore the Pamir Plateau The only county in China with a Caucasian population On the Pamir Plateau, there is a county town with an average altitude of over 4000 meters, inhabited by China's only Caucasian population, known as Tashkurgan, or simply Taxkorgan County. This place borders Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Tajikistan, and has been rated by National Geographic as the most extraordinary county town. It is like a dazzling pearl set upon the Pamir Plateau. Here, you can find snow-capped mountains welcoming the wind, flocks of cattle and sheep on the Tian Ge pasture, the mysterious and majestic Kunlun mountain range, and the roof of the world, the Pamir Plateau, which is the ancestor of all mountains and the source of all waters. Taxkorgan County has four peaks over 8000 meters high, accounting for one-third of such peaks worldwide, and their majestic and spectacular sights are breathtaking. The Karakoram Highway, like a mighty dragon, winds through this magical land, with over 100 snow-capped mountains along the way that are over 7000 meters high. Glacial meltwater nourishes the lush grasslands, creating a paradise for wildlife and providing pastures essential for the survival of nomadic tribes. The Tajik people, known as the 'People above the Clouds,' not only attract attention with their unique culture and traditions but also carry the important mission of guarding the frontier, closely connected to this land. Let us walk into the snow mountains together to feel their majesty and tranquility, and follow the Karakoram Highway into Taxkorgan County to experience the Tajik people's love and dedication to this land. Follow me to discover the unique beauty of Xinjiang.