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Tashkurgan Tajik Autonomous County

Why is "Taxkorgan" said to be the most awesome county in China? The county that borders the most countries domestically Taxkorgan is the only county in the country that borders "3" countries, namely Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan. As the saying goes, "when a rooster crows, people from four countries wake up!" It is the only Tajik autonomous county in China It is home to the only indigenous pure-blooded Caucasian people in China - the Tajik ethnic group. The total length of its border line is 888.5 kilometers, accounting for 4% of the total length of China's land borders. National Highway 314, whose endpoint leads to the Khunjerab Pass, beyond which lies Pakistan; it is connected to Afghanistan through the Wakhan Corridor, and adjacent to Tajikistan across the Sarikol Range. Of course, the above is not all there is to Taxkorgan. The most beautiful scenery is often on the road. On the drive from Kashgar to Taxkorgan, you can also see the Aoyi Tash Red Mountain and glaciers, White Sand Lake, and Karakul Lake; after experiencing the Panlong Ancient Path, on the return trip, you need to check out Bandier Blue Lake and Alarjin Grassland. Along the way, you can enjoy a variety of landscapes including snow-capped mountains, Gobi, grasslands, rivers, lakes, and deserts, offering an experience that is no less than that of Northern Xinjiang.
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Posted: Jul 3, 2024
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