3-day tours to Tashkorgan with Panlong Road and Kunjirap Pass
[day title=”Day 1” image=”/wp-content/upload/image/kashgar/oytagh-to-kkh.jpg”] Kashgar to Tashkorgan
Activities: Drive along the KKH, Stop at Opal Village, Oytagh Kunlunshan Colorful mountain range, Gaz Valley and check point, Bulungkol Valley (Baisha Lake white sand mountain), Karakul lake, Tagharma Wetland
We start our journey from Kashgar and drive along the China-Pakistan Friendship Highway (also known as the Karakoram Highway). After about 50 Kms, we stop at Upal Village. Here, buy some fresh fruits, nang (a kind of local bread) and other food for the journey. Meanwhile, you can also taste some local snacks like baked buns and experience the atmosphere of the local village market.
Then continue to drive to the Oytagh Red Mountain and stop for taking pictures to record the wonderful moment and feel the amazing power of nature and the grandeur of the Kunlun Mountains.
Keep driving to White Sand Lake (Baisha Lake). The lake water is clear and blue while the sand dunes are snow-white, forming a unique landscape. Walk along the lakeside, enjoy the beautiful view of the lake and mountains, and take pictures.
Then continue to visit Karakul Lake (3600m above sea level). The lake sits at the foot of the notorious, Muztagh Ata (7546m) and Gongur (7719m) mountains. ‘Muztagh Ata’ means Father of the Ice Mountain and is one of the most beautiful and mysterious mountains in the world.
You can take a break by the lake, admire the magnificent reflections of Muztagh Ata and nine peaks of Kongur Mountains.
Lunch will be at the lake side restaurant as your like and then continue the journey to Taghrma Wetland which is the largest wetland in Tashkurgan, with lush grass and flocks of sheep and cattle.
Once arrive at Tashkurgan check in your hotel and later taste local delicacies in the town, such as yak hot pot, plateau mutton and so on. Then have an early rest to adapt to the high-altitude environment. [/day]
Activities: Drive along the KKH, Stop at Opal Village, Oytagh Kunlunshan Colorful mountain range, Gaz Valley and check point, Bulungkol Valley (Baisha Lake white sand mountain), Karakul lake, Tagharma Wetland
We start our journey from Kashgar and drive along the China-Pakistan Friendship Highway (also known as the Karakoram Highway). After about 50 Kms, we stop at Upal Village. Here, buy some fresh fruits, nang (a kind of local bread) and other food for the journey. Meanwhile, you can also taste some local snacks like baked buns and experience the atmosphere of the local village market.
Then continue to drive to the Oytagh Red Mountain and stop for taking pictures to record the wonderful moment and feel the amazing power of nature and the grandeur of the Kunlun Mountains.
Keep driving to White Sand Lake (Baisha Lake). The lake water is clear and blue while the sand dunes are snow-white, forming a unique landscape. Walk along the lakeside, enjoy the beautiful view of the lake and mountains, and take pictures.
Then continue to visit Karakul Lake (3600m above sea level). The lake sits at the foot of the notorious, Muztagh Ata (7546m) and Gongur (7719m) mountains. ‘Muztagh Ata’ means Father of the Ice Mountain and is one of the most beautiful and mysterious mountains in the world.
You can take a break by the lake, admire the magnificent reflections of Muztagh Ata and nine peaks of Kongur Mountains.
Lunch will be at the lake side restaurant as your like and then continue the journey to Taghrma Wetland which is the largest wetland in Tashkurgan, with lush grass and flocks of sheep and cattle.
Once arrive at Tashkurgan check in your hotel and later taste local delicacies in the town, such as yak hot pot, plateau mutton and so on. Then have an early rest to adapt to the high-altitude environment. [/day]
[day title=”Day 2” image=”/wp-content/upload/image/kashgar/stone-fort2.jpg”] Tashkorgan for another day
Activities: Visit Kunjirap pass, Panlong Road, Bandir Blue Lake, Stone Fort and Grassland
After breakfast Set off from Tashkurgan and go to the Khunjerab Pass which is an important port connecting China and Pakistan, with significant strategic and trade positions.
Then Have a simple lunch on the way and then head for the Panlong Ancient Road. The Panlong Ancient Road is famous for its winding path, just like a giant dragon lying in the mountains. The scenery along the road is magnificent. You can drive along this challenging and amazing road and enjoy the views of the surrounding mountains and valleys.
Leave the Panlong Ancient Road and go to the Bandier Blue Lake which is charmingly blue and sparkles in the sunlight, forming a beautiful picture with the surrounding mountains and villages. Walk along the lakeside, take pictures and relax.
Finally Return to Tashkurgan town and visit the Stone City （Stone castle）which is an important site on the ancient Silk Road. Although it has gone through many vicissitudes, you can still feel its former glory and the profound sense of history. Enjoy the panoramic view of Tashkurgan town in the sunset on the ruins. After that, have dinner in the town and stay overnight [/day]
Activities: Visit Kunjirap pass, Panlong Road, Bandir Blue Lake, Stone Fort and Grassland
After breakfast Set off from Tashkurgan and go to the Khunjerab Pass which is an important port connecting China and Pakistan, with significant strategic and trade positions.
Then Have a simple lunch on the way and then head for the Panlong Ancient Road. The Panlong Ancient Road is famous for its winding path, just like a giant dragon lying in the mountains. The scenery along the road is magnificent. You can drive along this challenging and amazing road and enjoy the views of the surrounding mountains and valleys.
Leave the Panlong Ancient Road and go to the Bandier Blue Lake which is charmingly blue and sparkles in the sunlight, forming a beautiful picture with the surrounding mountains and villages. Walk along the lakeside, take pictures and relax.
Finally Return to Tashkurgan town and visit the Stone City （Stone castle）which is an important site on the ancient Silk Road. Although it has gone through many vicissitudes, you can still feel its former glory and the profound sense of history. Enjoy the panoramic view of Tashkurgan town in the sunset on the ruins. After that, have dinner in the town and stay overnight [/day]
[day title=”Day 3” image=”/wp-content/upload/image/20250113/20250113123913_53880.jpg”] Tashkorgan to Kashgar
Activities: Drive to Panlong Road , Bandir Blue Lake and return to Kashgar after lunch
Drive to Panlong Road , Bandir Blue Lake and return to Kashgar after lunch
After breakfast at the hotel, start driving to Panlong Ancient Road which is about 30kms from Tashkorgan and it is a famous coiling dragon road with more than 600 S turns, Total round trip is about 150Kms, about 4-5 hours
After lunch, return to Kashgar. Enjoy the scenery along the way on the journey back, review the experiences of these two days, and arrive in Kashgar later in the evening and check in your hotel
Note: if you like you can stop at Muztagh Ata Glacier Park for visiting [/day]
Activities: Drive to Panlong Road , Bandir Blue Lake and return to Kashgar after lunch
Drive to Panlong Road , Bandir Blue Lake and return to Kashgar after lunch
After breakfast at the hotel, start driving to Panlong Ancient Road which is about 30kms from Tashkorgan and it is a famous coiling dragon road with more than 600 S turns, Total round trip is about 150Kms, about 4-5 hours
After lunch, return to Kashgar. Enjoy the scenery along the way on the journey back, review the experiences of these two days, and arrive in Kashgar later in the evening and check in your hotel
Note: if you like you can stop at Muztagh Ata Glacier Park for visiting [/day]