Exploring the Pamir Plateau → Travel Planning

Exploring the Pamir Plateau The only white ethnic county in China On the Pamir Plateau, there is a county town with an average altitude of over 4000 meters, where China's only white ethnic group resides, and that is Tashkurgan, also known as Taxkorgan County. This place borders Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Tajikistan, and has been rated by National Geographic as the most impressive county. It is like a dazzling pearl inlaid on the Pamir Plateau. Here, there are snow-capped mountains welcoming the wind, the Tian Ge Pasture with herds of cattle and sheep, the mysterious and majestic Kunlun Mountains, and the Pamir Plateau, known as the 'ancestor of mountains and the source of rivers'. Within the territory of Taxkorgan, there are 4 peaks over 8000 meters high, accounting for one-third of the world's total, and their majestic and spectacular sights are breathtaking. The Karakoram Highway, like a giant dragon, winds through this magical land, with over 100 peaks along the way that exceed 7000 meters in altitude. Glacial meltwater nourishes the lush grasslands, becoming a paradise for wildlife and providing pastures essential for the survival of nomadic peoples. The Tajik people, known as 'the people above the clouds', not only attract attention with their unique culture and traditions but also carry the important mission of guarding the frontier, closely connected to this land. Let us walk into the snow mountains together, feel their majesty and tranquility, and follow the Karakoram Highway into Taxkorgan, to experience the Tajik people's love and commitment to this land. Follow me to appreciate the different beauties of Xinjiang.