Karakul Lake

✅Filming location: Taxian: 【White Sand Lake】【Karakul Lake】【Pamir Tourist Area】【Panlong Ancient Road】【Bandir Lake】【Taheman Wetland】(composed of 4 notes) - ✅Date: September 28, 29, 2023 ✅Weather: Sunny ✅Route: 28th: 1⃣️Depart from Kashgar at 9:00 in the morning 2⃣️Visit White Sand Lake in Tashkurgan 3⃣️Visit Karakul Lake at Mustagata Peak 4⃣️Visit Pamir Tourist Area 5⃣️Eat at Qishi Square in Taxian, stay in Taxian 29th: 1⃣️Depart from the hotel at 9:00 in the morning, take the Panlong Ancient Road 2⃣️On the way down from Panlong Ancient Road, pass by Bandir Lake and Taheman Wetland 3⃣️Return to Kashgar for overnight stay ✅Transportation: Self-driving ✅Accommodation: 28th: Full View Starry Sky Hotel 29th: Kashgar Yueju Homestay - ✅Tips for playing at White Sand Lake in Tashkurgan: 0.5~1 hour 1⃣️Admission: Free (view along the way) - ✅Tips for playing at Karakul Lake at Mustagata Peak: 1 hour 1⃣️Admission: 45 yuan 2⃣️You can ride horses, camels, and yaks for photos - ✅Tips for playing in Pamir Tourist Area: 1~1.5 hours 1⃣️Admission + shuttle bus: 50.5 yuan 2⃣️Take the shuttle bus for a few minutes to the Stone City, walk to the next bus stop, and then take the shuttle bus for a few minutes to the Folk Park - ✅Tips for playing on Panlong Ancient Road: 2 hours 1⃣️Admission: Free 2⃣️There are more than 600 bends, and the highest altitude exceeds 4000 meters 3⃣️Only seven-seater and below vehicles are allowed 4⃣️No U-turns allowed 5⃣️There are viewing platforms along the way where you can stop for photos - ✅Tips for playing at Bandir Lake & Taheman Wetland: 0.5 hours 1⃣️ Admission: Free (view along the way) - About drones: 1⃣️White Sand Lake: Free to fly 2⃣️Karakul Lake: Free to fly 3⃣️Pamir Tourist Area: No fly zone 4⃣️Panlong Ancient Road: Free to fly 5⃣️Bandir Lake: Free to fly 6⃣️Taheman Wetland: Free to fly - 📸Shooting equipment: iphone14promax, DJI mini3 pro

Time: The peak season for sightseeing is from May to September, with suitable temperatures. Continuous daylight in July and August is conducive to sightseeing. Transportation: You can rent a car for self-driving, or there are regular minibuses directly to the scenic spot. Pay attention to the complex terrain and road conditions, and choose a safe car model. Accommodation: There are several inns in Vik town, which is a 30-minute drive from the scenic spot, and the scenery of the golf resort is beautiful. Itinerary: Visit the Vik waterfall in the morning and arrive at the Mustag scenic area in the afternoon. Three hours are enough to look up at the glacier and visit the cultural museum. Equipment preparation: The climate in mild areas changes greatly, prepare underwear, hats, jackets, etc., and carry a telephoto lens. Pay attention to safety: Do not enter the prohibited area, insist on the guide's instructions, and do not approach the edge of the glacier at will. Learn more: You can join the exploration team to learn more about geological explanations and appreciate the natural wonders here. Abide by local laws and regulations, and safely appreciate the beauty of the glacier to leave unforgettable memories.

🔻One side is the lake, one side is the beach, one side is the snow mountain❗️, we went to the recommended north shore of Baisha Lake, compared to the south shore full of buses and tourists, indeed there are fewer people, and it's better for taking pictures. Next, we went to Karakul Lake under the Mustag Peak, which also made us cry with its beauty😭 We didn't go up to the Mustag Peak glacier, my husband and I, two lazy people, felt that taking pictures by the lake was already enough, haha. About clothes, personally, I think wearing white clothes under the snow mountain lake is quite photogenic, bring down jackets in this season, it's really cold when the wind blows. Let's talk about yaks❗️Yaks are super obedient❗️ 💰Cost: ▫️Riding a yak: 30 ▫️Riding a yak: 50 Baisha Lake It's a 2-hour drive from Kashgar, it's recommended to drive by yourself, it's very free to stop and go on the road 【I will sort out a self-driving guide from Kashgar to Taxian later】

I finally arrived at the other side of the Anywhere Door, Karakul Lake. Karakul Lake is a typical plateau lake, with an average altitude of about 3,560 meters. The "Father of Glaciers," Muztagh Ata, stands to the east of the lake, while the winding Sarikol mountain range lies to the west. Karakul Lake is like a pearl of the plateau, nestled between the blue sky, white clouds, glaciers, and snow-capped mountains. With the changing winds, it can be as calm as water or as choppy as the sea. Under the sunlight, the reflection of Muztagh Ata in Karakul Lake makes the healing scenery even more picturesque. 📖The Legend of Karakul Lake Karakul Lake is also known as the "Color-changing Lake" because its water changes color with the seasons and time. Legend has it that the color changes are due to a monster in the lake, and this legend has been around for over a thousand years. The Tang Dynasty monk Xuanzang passed by here on his pilgrimage, calling it the "Great Dragon Pool" where a giant Jiao (a mythical dragon-like creature) lurks. There is still no real explanation for the mystery of the monster, and this mysterious place keeps many tourists coming back with endless fantasies. Karakul Lake is 200 kilometers from Kashgar, and the journey passes through the Baishe Lake scenic area, taking about four hours by car. Classic one-day tour route: Baishe Lake ➡️ Muztagh Ata ➡️ Karakul Lake 🎫Ticket: 45 ⌚️Opening hours: 10:00-20:00 📍Address: Karakul Lake Scenic Area, Bulungkol Township, Akto County, Kizilsu Kirghiz Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang

Hi, I am Big Pear～ About Karakul Lake on the Pamir Plateau in Xinjiang It is the memory of freedom and shock in southern Xinjiang Crossing more than 4000 kilometers To the far west In the half-cloudy and half-sunny Karakul Lake is just like its name In the Kirgiz language, it means "black lake" It turns black in the thunder and lightning And it turns back to blue when the sun is shining On the seemingly barren land Because of the embedding of this large liquid It has created some different shocks In the distance, the "father of the glacier" Mustag Peak Gonger, Gonger Jiubie Peak The standing figure is to prove the name of Kunlun In such a wild and unrestrained landscape If you become a slave to freedom like Allen It can also be relieved 🗺️：Karakul Lake·Mustag Peak in Tashkurgan County, Kashgar, Xinjiang 🚴：It is recommended to drive by yourself ⚠️：The lake is very big 🎫：44 meters There are horses and camels🐫 You can also go around the lake to find wild spots to enjoy the view The wind is very strong, please pay attention to safety

| A healing lake scene surrounded by snow-capped mountains. Karakul Lake means 'black lake' in the Kyrgyz language. It is said that the color of its waters changes with the seasons and over time, hence it is also known as the 'color-changing lake'. Karakul Lake is surrounded by snow-capped mountains, with the imposing Muztagh Ata, Kongur Tagh, and Kongur Jiubie peaks nearby. The continuous snow mountains line up side by side, with the clear lake waters at their feet, creating a majestic and healing panorama. When I first arrived, the Muztagh Ata peak was just visible, with a ray of sunlight shining on it, and I was fortunate to witness this. Before long, thick clouds drifted in with the wind, covering the Muztagh Ata peak until I left without it showing itself again. Although I couldn't capture the scene I saw upon arrival, my eyes have stored it in my memory. Sunshine is one kind of beauty, while cloud cover is another. Travel is like this, encountering different wonders under different circumstances. 📍Location: Akto County, Kizilsu Kirghiz Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, navigate to 'Karakul Lake' 💰Ticket: 45 RMB per person, but there was no charge when I entered ⏰Opening hours: 10:00-20:00 (please refer to the announcement of the scenic area on the day) ⏳Suggested duration of visit: About 2 hours 🗺️Tour route: Walk around the wooden plank road, you can ride camels by the lake 【Tips】 🌟The wind is strong and the weather changes quickly, remember to take windproof and warm measures 🌟The walking distance along the plank road is long, it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes 🌟Buzhou Mountain campsite is right next door 🌟There are toilets in the scenic area, most of the catering is closed during the off-season, it is best to prepare some food and water yourself

Karaku Lake - The highest lake above sea level 🍀Karaku Lake is a typical plateau lake, located at the foot of Mustag Peak and Gonggeer Peak, with abundant grass and birds by the lake, charming scenery, and the lake water is colorful under the sun. When there is no wind, the surface of the water is like a mirror, reflecting the mountains and snow peaks. One of the best viewing spots of Mustag Peak is also at Karaku Lake. Karaku Lake is named for its deep and dark lake water, hence the name "Karaku", which means black lake in Kirghiz. In Tajikistan across the border, there are also many lakes and place names called Karaku. 🍃It's more photogenic than White Sand Lake! The lake water, hills, snow mountains, daytime and sky are very layered! ⛳Location: Kizilsu Kirghiz Autonomous Prefecture, Ketao County, Bulunkou, it is located next to the 314 National Road like White Sand Lake, at the foot of the "Father of Glaciers" Mustag Peak. 🎫Ticket: 45 yuan/person. Opening hours: 10:00-20:00. Accommodation: The local accommodation conditions are poor, you can continue along the 314 National Road for about 2 hours to stay in Tashkurgan County. 🍃The wind in the lake area is strong, so be careful to prevent wind, the plateau ultraviolet rays are strong, do a good job of sun protection, there are mosquitoes in the lake area, bring mosquito repellent. It is recommended to visit the lake at around 7:00 in the evening, the photo effect is good. There are a lot of tour groups around 3:00 in the afternoon, too many people.

The journey from Kashgar to Taxkorgan, the appearance of the White Sand Lake, also kicks off the scenic journey. The official name of White Sand Lake is "Chakrak Lake", locals also call it "Bulunkou Lake", in fact, it is Bulun Reservoir. In 2012, due to the construction of the Gez River Hydropower Station and damming, it eventually turned into a 44 square kilometer water surface, it is also the first of the 11 reservoirs on the Gez River. 🌟Highlights: The surface of White Sand Lake is like a mirror, the sand mountain white sand is like snow, in the distance are the continuous snow mountains, the snow light shines on the White Sand Lake, the White Sand Lake reflects the White Sand Mountain, the three reflect each other, the same color up and down, both illusion and reality. The color of the water surface of White Sand Lake varies under different weather conditions, and the lake and mountain scenery is like an oil painting. ✨Tips: White Sand Lake has two viewing areas, not far apart, the one closer to Kashgar is suitable for distant viewing, the one closer to Taxkorgan is suitable for seeing the white sand, you can take pictures along the way, the scenery is beautiful, but you can't stop the car. 🎫Ticket Information: Cars can only be parked in the two parking lots on the side of the road, the entrance fee is 40 yuan per person, a plank road has been built by the lake, you can go down to the lake, continue to walk towards Taxkorgan there is a free viewing area, with a wide view, and no ticket is required! ⭐️Karakul Lake: Continuing from White Sand Lake towards Taxkorgan is the lake, it is located at the foot of "Father of Glaciers" Mustag Peak, because the lake water is deep and dark, hence the name "Karakul", which means black lake in Kirghiz, at an altitude of about 3600 meters. The lake water is surrounded by mountains, the lakeside is rich in water and grass, often there are Kirghiz herders grazing here. On a clear day, the blue water reflects the silver peaks, the lake and mountain scenery is integrated, the scenery is poetic and picturesque. Here, you can get a close view of Mustag Peak, Gongger Peak, Gongger Jiubie Peak, these three are all over 7000 meters above sea level, they are the iconic snow mountains of the Pamir Plateau. ✅Karakul Lake also requires a ticket, 50 yuan per person. 🚉Travel Strategy: The two lakes are the main attractions from Kashgar to Taxkorgan, you can take a car from Kashgar to Taxkorgan, get off halfway, but it is very inconvenient, it is best to drive by yourself, or join a one-day/two-day tour group in Kashgar.