[2024 Jishan Attraction] Travel Guide for Kunlun Mountain (Updated Oct)
Mountains
Address:
Yunshan Bishan County
Opening times:
Open year round, 24/7Open
Recommended sightseeing time:
0.5-1 day
The Ancestor of Ten Thousand Mountains! The Kunlun Mountain Range!
The Ancestor of Ten Thousand Mountains! The Kunlun Mountain Range!
The Kunlun Mountains are an ancient fold mountain range, stretching over 2500 kilometers, divided into western, central, and eastern sections. Starting from the Pamir Plateau, it traverses the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and the Tibet Autonomous Region, extending eastward into the western part of Qinghai Province, reaching the northwestern part of Sichuan Province. The western section runs along the southern edge of the Tarim Basin from northwest to southeast. Here, the mountains are towering and steep, with an average altitude of 5500-6000 meters, and large glaciers are distributed over the tall mountain ranges.
The Kunlun Mountains hold a prominent position as the 'Ancestor of Ten Thousand Mountains' in the cultural history of the Chinese nation. Ancient people referred to the Kunlun Mountains as the 'Ancestor of the Dragon Veins' of China. Many myths and legends passed down from ancient China are related to the Kunlun Mountains, which are considered the birthplace of the descendants of Yan and Huang. However, the Kunlun Mountain mentioned in many myths is not the actual 'Kunlun Mountain' but the Kunlun Mountain Range. The Kunlun Mountain in mythology is the 'Kunlun Fairy Mountain' that exists in reality.
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Gazing upon the Kunlun from the heavens
The Kunlun Mountain Range, a grand mountain range that traverses the western part of China, is located on the northern edge of the Tibetan Plateau. It stretches from the eastern part of the Pamir Plateau in the west to the upper valley of the Qaidam River in the east, spanning over 2,500 kilometers in length; the widest part is around 350 kilometers at 90°E, and the narrowest is about 150 kilometers near 81°E. Different documents have various internal divisions of the range, with some referring to it as having an eastern and western section, while others divide it into western, central, and eastern sections.
The Kunlun Mountains hold a prominent position in the cultural history of the Chinese nation as the 'ancestor of all mountains.' It was the site of the Daoist Mixed Yuan Sect (Kunlun Sect) during the late Ming Dynasty. Many myths and legends passed down from ancient China are associated with the Kunlun Mountains, which are considered the birthplace of the descendants of Yan and Huang, the legendary ancestors of the Chinese people. However, the Kunlun Mountains mentioned in many myths are not the same as the actual Kunlun Mountain Range, but rather the 'Kunlun Fairy Mountain' that exists in reality.
🌟 Highlight Feature: Only from an airplane can one truly appreciate the vast expanse of the motherland's territory, where the mountains blend seamlessly with the clouds, and the snow-capped peaks are covered in a blanket of white.
🌟 Highlight Feature: The snowmelt flowing down from the Tianshan Mountains gathers into streams, eventually making its way to the great rivers.
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Exploring the Pamir Plateau
The only county in China with a Caucasian population
On the Pamir Plateau, there is a county town with an average altitude of over 4000 meters, where China's only Caucasian population resides. It is called Tashkurgan, also known as Taxkorgan County.
This place borders Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Tajikistan, and has been rated by National Geographic as the most extraordinary county town.
It is like a dazzling pearl set upon 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 Mountain area, 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 exceeding 7000 meters in altitude along the way.
Glacial meltwater nourishes the lush grasslands, creating a paradise for wild animals 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 shoulder 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, follow the Karakoram Highway into Taxkorgan, and experience the Tajik people's love and commitment to this land.
Follow me to discover the unique beauty of Xinjiang.
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Explore the Pamir Plateau
The only county in China with a Caucasian population
On the Pamir Plateau, there is a county town with an average altitude of over 4000 meters, inhabited by China's only Caucasian population, known as Tashkurgan, or simply Taxkorgan County.
This place borders Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Tajikistan, and has been rated by National Geographic as the most extraordinary county town.
It is like a dazzling pearl set upon the Pamir Plateau. Here, you can find snow-capped mountains welcoming the wind, flocks of cattle and sheep on the Tian Ge pasture, the mysterious and majestic Kunlun mountain range, and the roof of the world, the Pamir Plateau, which is the ancestor of all mountains and the source of all waters.
Taxkorgan County has four peaks over 8000 meters high, accounting for one-third of such peaks worldwide, and their majestic and spectacular sights are breathtaking.
The Karakoram Highway, like a mighty dragon, winds through this magical land, with over 100 snow-capped mountains along the way that are over 7000 meters high.
Glacial meltwater nourishes the lush grasslands, creating a paradise for wildlife and providing pastures essential for the survival of nomadic tribes.
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 to feel their majesty and tranquility, and follow the Karakoram Highway into Taxkorgan County to experience the Tajik people's love and dedication to this land.
Follow me to discover the unique beauty of Xinjiang.
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Explore the Pamir Plateau
The only county in China with a Caucasian population
On the Pamir Plateau, there is a county with an average altitude of over 4000 meters, where the only Caucasians in China live. It is called 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 set upon the Pamir Plateau. Here, there are snow-capped mountains welcoming the wind, herds of cattle and sheep on the Tian Ge pasture, the mysterious and majestic Kunlun mountain range, and the roof of the world, the Pamir Plateau, which is the ancestor of all mountains and the source of all waters.
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 is like a giant dragon winding through this magical land, with over 100 peaks along the way that exceed 7000 meters in altitude.
The glacial meltwater nourishes the lush grasslands, becoming a paradise for wild animals and providing pastures for the nomadic people to rely on for survival.
The Tajik people are known as the 'people above the clouds' and are not only notable for their unique culture and traditions but also bear the important mission of guarding the border, closely connected to this land.
Let us walk into the snow mountains together, feel their majesty and tranquility, follow the Karakoram Highway into Taxkorgan, and experience the Tajik people's love and dedication to this land.
Follow me to appreciate the different beauties of Xinjiang.