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5A Tourism Area

Designated 2019

Pamir Tourism Area (Taxkorgan)

喀什地区帕米尔旅游区

Xinjiang, Kashgar★ 4.5Designated 2019·39.3234°N, 76.1242°E

Ticket Price

CNY 460; CNY 799; CNY 1880

Duration

3 to 5 hours

Rating

4.5 / 5.0

Designated

2019

About Pamir Tourism Area (Taxkorgan)

On the Pamir Plateau near Tashkurgan, this route leads through Tajik villages and the Golden Grassland to the Stone City, an ancient Silk Road fortress whose ruins stand against soaring snow peaks.

Highlights

Pamir Plateau scenery; the Stone City ruined ancient fort, Golden Grassland (Jincantan), a Tajik folk village, and Karakul Lake with Muztagh Ata views; the Panlong Ancient Road.

Suggested Route

From the visitor center see the Stone City and Golden Grassland, with Karakul Lake and Muztagh Ata optional; allow half to a full day (high altitude).

Food & Lodging

Try Tajik hand-pulled noodles and mutton; stay in Tashkurgan county.

Facilities

Shuttle

Travel Tips

Check official website for current information. Respect local customs and regulations. Best visited during mild weather seasons.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: June to September (warm season) or winter for snow activities

🏮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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Book Tickets & Tours

Trip.com

Hotels, tickets & tours

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Tickets & experiences

Buying tickets as a foreign visitor

• Most 5A/4A sites require real-name registration — bring your passport.

• 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.

External booking links. Prices may vary.

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Opening Hours

Peak season (April-October): 8:00-17:30; Off-season: 8:30-17:00.

Getting There

In Taxkorgan (Tashkurgan) County, Kashgar; ~300 km from Kashgar via G314 (Karakoram Highway); border permit required; nearest airport Kashgar (~300 km).

Reservation

Advance online reservation recommended via official platform; real-name entry; foreigners need border-area permit.

Ticket Price

CNY 460 (≈ $64); CNY 799 (≈ $111); CNY 1880 (≈ $261)

Address

Xinjiangkashidi District Tashenkuergantajike Autonomous County Zhongbayouyi Road

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address

喀什地区帕米尔旅游区

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

39.3234, 76.1242

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