Riding the Heavenly Road: A Journey on the China-Pakistan Highway

Wheels roll over the Roof of the World, the China-Pakistan Highway winding like a silver snake across the Pamir's chest. Outside the co-driver's window, Muztagh Ata Peak accompanies us at a constant 45-degree angle, glaciers flowing with diamond light under the sun💎. Passing through the Khunjerab Gorge, we suddenly encounter a Kyrgyz herder—he rides a camel slowly along the center of the road, followed by wild camels. We stop to give way, as if yielding to a silhouette of the Silk Road centuries ago🐫.