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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, where China's only Caucasian people live. It is called Tashkurgan, also known as Taxkorgan County. This place borders Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Tajikistan, and has been rated by National Geographic as the most impressive county town. It is like a dazzling pearl set on the Pamir Plateau. Here, there are snow-capped mountains welcoming the wind, the Tian Ge Pasture with herds of cattle and sheep, the mysterious and majestic Kunlun Mountain area, and the Pamir Plateau, known as the ancestor of all mountains and the source of all waters. Within the territory of Taxkorgan, there are 4 peaks over 8000 meters high, accounting for one-third of the world's total, and their majestic and spectacular scenery is breathtaking. The Karakoram Highway is like a giant dragon winding through this magical land, with over 100 peaks along the way that exceed 7000 meters in altitude. Glacial meltwater nourishes the lush grasslands, becoming a paradise for wildlife and providing pastures essential for the survival of nomadic peoples. The Tajik people are known as the 'People above the clouds' and attract attention not only for their unique culture and traditions but also for their 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, and experience the Tajik people's love and commitment to this land. Follow me to discover the unique beauty of Xinjiang.