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Pamir Tourism Area (Taxkorgan)
4A Tourism Area

Pamir Tourism Area (Taxkorgan)

喀什帕米尔旅游区

Xinjiang, Kashgar★ 4.5·39.3644°N, 76.0899°E
Ticket Price
CNY 60 (peak season), CNY 40 (off-season)
Duration
2 hours
Rating
4.5 / 5.0

About Pamir Tourism Area (Taxkorgan)

A high-altitude landscape on the Pamir Plateau around Taxkorgan, where Karakul Lake mirrors the snow peak of Muztagh Ata. The route passes the ruined Stone City, Tajik villages, and the China-Pakistan Friendship Highway.

Highlights

• High-plateau scenery: Karakul Lake with Muztagh Ata (7,546 m) reflection. • The Stone City ruins and Tajik villages. • The China-Pakistan Friendship Highway.

Suggested Route

Drive from Kashgar up the G314 to Oytagh and Karakul Lake, then the Stone City at Tashkurgan; allow a full day.

Food & Lodging

Tashkurgan has guesthouses serving Tajik and Uyghur food (naan, mutton); very high altitude, acclimatize.

Facilities

Parking, restrooms at stops and some shuttle; remote, bring supplies.
Travel Tips

Check for special exhibitions or cultural performances. Some areas may require additional tickets.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: June-September

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Buying tickets as a foreign visitor

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• Tickets often must be booked in advance online — peak season & holidays sell out quickly.

• Some remote or border-area sites have entry restrictions for foreign visitors — check before you travel.

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Opening Hours

08:00-17:30

Getting There

No metro; along G314 Karakoram Highway in Taxkorgan Tajik County (~300 km from Kashgar); nearest airport: Kashi Airport (~300 km).

Reservation

Border/entry permit (Border-Zone Pass) required from Kashgar PSB; book tours ahead.

Ticket Price

CNY 60 (≈ $8.3) (peak season), CNY 40 (≈ $5.6) (off-season)

Address

Xinjiangkashidi District Tashenkuergantajike Autonomous County Zhongbayouyi Road

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
喀什帕米尔旅游区

新疆喀什地区塔什库尔干塔吉克自治县中巴友谊路

Xinjiangkashidi District Tashenkuergantajike Autonomous County Zhongbayouyi Road

39.3644, 76.0899

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