Discover the Pamir Plateau → Travel Knowledge

Discover the Pamir Plateau The only white ethnic county in China On the Pamir Plateau, there is a county town with an average altitude of over 4000 meters, where China's only white ethnic group resides, 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 inlaid on the Pamir Plateau. Here, there are snow-capped mountains welcoming the wind, herds of cattle and sheep on the Tian Ge pasture, the mysterious and majestic Kunlun mountain area, and the roof of the world, the Pamir Plateau, which is the ancestor of all mountains and the source of all rivers. Within the territory of Taxkorgan County, there are 4 peaks over 8000 meters high, accounting for one-third of the world's total, and their majestic and spectacular sights are breathtaking. The Karakoram Highway, like a giant dragon, winds through this magical land, with over 100 peaks along the way that exceed 7000 meters in altitude. Glacial meltwater nourishes the lush grasslands, making it a paradise for wild animals and providing pastures for the nomadic people to survive. The Tajik people are known as the 'people above the clouds' and are not only notable for their unique culture and traditions but also bear the important mission of guarding the frontier, closely connected to this land. Let us walk into the snow mountains together, feel their majesty and tranquility, follow the Karakoram Highway into Taxkorgan County, and experience the Tajik people's love and dedication to this land. Follow me to appreciate the different beauties of Xinjiang.