Kashgar Tashkurgan County is a tourist destination full of natural and cultural charm. Located in the southernmost part of Kashgar Prefecture, Xinjiang, it borders Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan, and boasts rich natural landscapes and profound human history.
. Here are the main tourist attractions recommended in Tashkurgan County:
Tashkurgan Stone City Ruins:
As a national AAAA scenic area, the Stone City Ruins is an ancient castle built in pre-Christian times and is an important node on the ancient Silk Road.
The castle is built on a high hill with a steep terrain. Outside the castle are multiple layers of intermittent city walls, forming a unique stone city landscape.
Standing on the ruins, you can overlook the continuous snow-capped mountains and observe the well-arranged stone buildings up close, feeling the grandeur of history and nature.
Mustag Ata Glacier:
With an altitude of up to 7,509 meters (alternatively stated as 7,546 meters), Mustag Ata Glacier is a landmark peak on the Pamir Plateau.
The grassland at the foot of the glacier is lush and green, with herds of cattle and sheep, contrasting beautifully with the distant snow-capped mountains, forming a picturesque scene.
Nearby is the Mustag Ata Glacier Park, an excellent place to view glacier scenery.
Panlong Ancient Road:
The Panlong Ancient Road is a winding highway located in Tashkurgan County, with over 600 bends from start to finish.
The scenery along the way is beautiful and pleasant, making it a paradise for self-driving enthusiasts.
The Panlong Ancient Road has multiple viewing platforms, among which the Dragon Turn-back Viewing Platform is the most famous, offering an overview of the winding road.
Baisha Lake:
Known as the Pearl of the Desert, Baisha Lake is located in布伦口 Town, Aktau County, Xinjiang, but it is not far from Tashkurgan County and is often included as part of tourist routes.
The lake water is clear, and the sand dunes stretch continuously, creating a unique landscape. The lake water presents different colors under different light and angles.
There is a viewing platform for tourists to enjoy the lake and mountain scenery.
Karakul Lake:
The scenery of Karakul Lake is breathtakingly beautiful, with jade-green waters reflecting the snow-capped mountains.
This is an excellent location for capturing reflections of snow-capped mountains.
In addition, Tashkurgan County also has attractions such as the Tahman Hot Spring Resort and Entertainment City, the Hongqilafu Gateway, and the Pamir Golden Grassland, which are also worth visiting.
. When traveling to Tashkurgan County, it is recommended to apply for a border defense certificate in advance, and pay attention to altitude sickness and weather changes, making corresponding preparations.