https://nz.trip.com/moments/detail/tashkurgan-2481-124666151
matthiasdante79United States

I had a great time in Taxkorgan County and I'd like to share my travel tips with you.

Preparation: Apply for a border pass in advance. You can apply at a police station in Kashgar, or at the service area of the glacier park in Shufu County or Kizilsu Kyrgyz Autonomous Prefecture. Bring a down jacket or a thick coat, an oxygen tank, and some Coca-Cola to help with altitude sickness. Itinerary: Day 1: Rent a car in Kashgar and drive to Taxkorgan County. Along the way, you'll pass by Oytagh Glacier Park, White Sand Lake, Muztagh Ata, and Tashkurgan Wetland. The scenery is stunning, with herds of cattle and sheep grazing in the pastures, and the ice-blue rivers formed by the melting glaciers. Although the grass starts to turn yellow in autumn, it has its own charm. Try to minimize the time spent on the road and arrive in Taxkorgan County before dark. After arrival, try the local yak hot pot and then check in to a homestay to rest. Day 2: Get up at around 8:00 in the morning, pack up, and set off for Khunjerab Pass. Remember to bring warm clothes because it's cold in Taxkorgan County in the morning. There are many pastures along the way and it takes about an hour to get there. The altitude of the national gate is high but you may not experience altitude sickness. You can take photos of the altitude monument, the No. 7 boundary monument, and the national gate. It's enough to spend about an hour there. In the afternoon, return to Tashkurgan Wetland and enjoy the beautiful view of yaks grazing leisurely at the foot of the snow-capped mountains and the winding stream in the middle of the yellow-green grassland from the viewing platform. Finally, go to Muztagh Ata and take a shuttle bus at the visitor center. If you want to go to the glacier after getting off the bus, you can choose to ride a horse (CNY 100 for a single trip and CNY 200 for a round trip). If you're not physically fit or have altitude sickness, it's not recommended to walk there, otherwise, you may feel uncomfortable like me. I overestimated myself. Although the scenery was amazing when I walked up there, I felt a headache, dizziness, and weakness after walking down the mountain. Tips: Coca-Cola can help with altitude sickness to some extent. You can bring more when you go to high-altitude areas.
View Original Text
*Created by local travelers and translated by AI.
Posted: Sep 21, 2024
Submit
0
Mentioned in This Moment
Attraction

Khunjerab Pass

4.7/5105 reviews | Mountains
Tashkurgan
View
Show More
Related Moments
Khunjerab Pass

A summer trip to Xinjiang is not complete without a visit to the Pamir Plateau

Ivy567~Brook*
Id Kah Mosque

Every person who travels to Xinjiang will eventually return to southern Xinjiang

Max Kirlin I

The Stone City Ruins in Xinjiang date back 2,500 years and were a major transportation hub on the ancient Silk Road. The Stone City Ruins are 3,100 meters above sea level.

BBX. Ava 3162
Pamirs Plateau

A must-visit for self-driving trips, the Pamir Plateau, known as the "ancestor of mountains and source of rivers," is definitely worth it!

SAMANTHA MEDINA
Pamirs Plateau

Tashkurgan, how many more surprises do you have that I don't know about?! Tashkurgan Wetland is so beautiful!

SAMANTHA MEDINA
Panlong Ancient Road

South Xinjiang self-driving loop, the most beautiful scenery is on the road.

Jack Maguire74
Pamirs Plateau

Pamir, Xinjiang | A beautiful painting between heaven and earth | Mysterious and magnificent.

LyraNebulon789-
Panlong Ancient Road

Today, I walked through all the winding paths, and from now on, my life will be smooth

Resplendentgossamer
Pamirs Plateau

National Geographic didn't lie to me. The Pamir Plateau under the snow-capped mountains is seriously underrated.

MILES NUNEZ
Pamirs Plateau

On the Pamir Plateau in southern Xinjiang, there is a dreamlike blue - the White Sand Lake Scenic Area.

The Global Food Traveler
Panlong Ancient Road

Journey Across China to Discover the Panlong Ancient Road 🐉

King Raph
Pamirs Plateau

2-Day Tour in Kashgar: Explore the Ancient City Without Getting Lost

AyurvedaAlchemy111