The travel route from Kashgar to Hongqilafu mainly follows National Highway 314 (China-Pakistan Friendship Highway), with a total length of about 415 kilometers. The scenery along the way is breathtaking and worth visiting.?
Starting from Kashgar, tourists will embark on this magnificent journey to the Hongqilafu Port. Along the way, tourists can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Aoyitake Red Mountain, Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, Mushthag Mountain, and Golden Grass Beach.?
. These attractions each have their own unique characteristics, such as Baisha Lake, which becomes the first wonder upon entering the Pamir Plateau, with its silvery white sand dunes contrasting with the distant snow-capped mountains.?
In addition, tourists will also pass by the Stone City on the Pamir Plateau, which is one of the famous three major stone cities in history and was once the royal city of the Puli Kingdom, one of the thirty-six kingdoms in the Western Regions, with a profound historical and cultural heritage.?
. When approaching the Hongqilafu Port, tourists will pass through areas surrounded by high mountains with permanent snow and eventually arrive at the Hongqilafu Gate at an altitude of 5,100 meters. This is the only land border crossing between China and Pakistan and one of the highest border gates in the world.?
It is worth noting that due to the harsh weather conditions in the Hongqilafu area, the port is only open from April 15th to October 15th each year, and it is closed at other times.?
. Therefore, tourists need to consider this factor when planning their itinerary.?
During the trip, tourists can also choose to stay in Taxkorgan County or at Tajik folk farms along the way to experience the local honest folk customs and unique ethnic culture.?
. Meanwhile, to ensure travel safety, tourists need to obtain a border pass and pay attention to physical conditions such as altitude sickness.?
In general, the tour from Kashgar to Hongqilafu is a magnificent journey combining natural scenery, historical culture, and ethnic customs.?