Kashgar to Tashkurgan: Pamir Highway Day Trip and Overnight Plan
Driving Kashgar to Tashkurgan on the Pamir Highway: the Karakul Lake stop, the border permit, altitude, and whether to do it as a day trip or overnight.
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Karakoram Highway: Driving the World’s Highest Paved Road to the Pakistan Border
The Karakoram Highway runs from Kashgar to the Pakistan border over 4,700-meter passes — one of the great drives on earth. Here’s the route, the permits, the season, and what to know before you go.
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Xinjiang Border Pass Guide: How to Get the Permit for Tashkurgan and Beyond
Visiting Tashkurgan or the Karakoram Highway? You need a border pass. Here’s exactly how to get it in Kashgar, what documents you need, and how long it takes.
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Karakul Lake & Muztagh Ata: The Pamir Plateau’s Crown Jewel
Few places on Earth make you feel as though you have driven off the map quite like Karakul Lake. Plan your Xinjiang trip with our expert guide.
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Karakoram Highway: The World’s Highest Paved Road — A Self-Drive Guide
The Karakoram Highway (KKH, 喀喇昆仑公路) is often called the “Eighth Wonder of the World” — and for good reason. It is the highest paved international road in t…
