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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Tashkurgan: Stone City, Golden Grass Beach & Tajik Heritage
At 3,090 meters on the wind-scoured edge of the Pamir Plateau, Tashkurgan — the name means “Stone Tower” or “Stone Fortress” in Persian/Uyghur — is the las…
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Karakul Lake & Muztagh Ata: Trekking to the Glacier – Route and Difficulty
Few places on Earth make you feel as though you’ve driven off the map quite like Karakul Lake. Cradled at 3,600 meters (11,800 ft) on the Pamir Plateau — o…
