Muji Township
Muji Township is located at the confluence of the Kunlun Mountains and the Tianshan Mountains. It is the land of the West Pole of China and a village of the Kirgiz people. There is the highest crater in Xinjiang, and it is the last place where the sun stays on the mainland of China. Muji Township is currently not fully open to the outside world, and no one is allowed to enter without a special border pass. Surrounded by 360-degree snow-capped mountains, there are wetlands in the middle, groups of yaks, and craters like the eyes of the earth are scattered among the wetlands. In the evening, it is the golden mountain of sunshine, and in the evening, it is full of stars. When you come here, you will be amazed by this outdoor paradise, and you will not want to leave for a long time.
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Muji Crater
1. Muji crater, the full name is the Karitimir volcanic group, known as the "Eye of Pamir". There are dozens of scattered dormant craters, large and small, which are very spectacular.
2. Eighteen Arhat Snow Peaks of Kungai Mountain, the eighteen Arhat peaks lined up in a row, the snow does not melt all the year round, and the snow-capped mountains undulate for hundreds of kilometers.
3. Stargazing at night, there is no light pollution here, it is a good place for stargazing
4. Kirgiz villages are hospitable, enthusiastic and good at dancing
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How to get to Muji Township?
Starting from Kashgar, drive along the G314 national road, and when you arrive at Baisha Lake, a fork on the right leads to Muji Township. After passing the border inspection, go around to the back of Baisha Lake, and you can enjoy the other side of Baisha Lake, the scenery is more beautiful.
It takes about 2.5 hours to drive from Baisha Lake to Muji Township.
The accommodation conditions in Muji Township are not good, and they need to stay at the villagers' homes.
If you have the conditions, you can go there in a caravan. You can connect water and electricity at the villagers' homes, and you can be neighbors with fellow Tajiks.
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What to do in Muji
Here is still mainly on foot.
Off-road vehicles can be driven, but because it is a wetland, it is not recommended if you are not familiar with the terrain, and it is easy to get stuck.
If you want to go far, it is best to find a Kirgiz fellow to take you away, so as not to get lost
It is recommended to stay overnight in Muji
One: You can see the golden mountains in the sunshine, the Milky Way in the sky at night, interact with fellow villagers, go deep into the Kirgiz people, and be a local for a while.
Two: Because Muji is far away from Kashgar and Taxian hotels, if you just leave for a while, the time will be very hasty.
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Muji Crater
?You can walk to the crater group, about 30 minutes
? Or drive for about 5 minutes, you need an off-road vehicle
? You can also ask the local fellows to help you drive a motorcycle
?You can walk around lightly, the place is very wide, and you can do what you can
?The temperature difference between morning and evening is relatively large, it is recommended to wear more clothes
?Need to come back before dark, otherwise you will get lost at night
Eighteen Arhats Peak
?Eighteen Arhat Peaks can be seen from a distance directly at the gate of the village
?Suitable for viewing the Sunshine Golden Mountain at sunrise and sunset
?The temperature difference between morning and evening is relatively large, it is recommended to wear more clothes
About accommodation
?If you are going by car, contact the local villagers in advance to book a bed. Let fellow villagers help and report, and you can stay overnight in Muji after approval.
?If you go by RV, contact the local villagers in advance to ask them to provide supplies such as electricity and water. Let fellow villagers help and report, and you can stay overnight in Muji after approval.
?If you don't report and spend the night in Muji without authorization, you will be responsible for the consequences.
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Muji play map
You can drive to Muji Village, and then you can play in the blue range.
The yellow arrow is the car route. After getting off the car, you can walk along the dotted line.
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Radar Map of Muji Scenic Area
Summarize
1. The undeveloped scenic spot has a large scale, and the natural scenery can be described as stunning.
2. It has not been developed, and there is no trace of commercialization at present.
3. The accommodation conditions are not good, so they can only stay at the villagers' homes.
4. Hidden in the boudoir without anyone knowing, basically no one goes there.
5. You can only bring your own food, or go to the villagers' homes to eat.
6. The local Kyrgyz folk customs are simple and simple
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a border defense card to enter Muji Township?
To go to Muji Township, you need to apply for a border defense certificate.
The frontier certificate must have the words [Kizilsu Kirgiz Autonomous Prefecture, Akto County, Muji Township].
How can I live in Muji?
Contact the local fellow in advance to reserve a bed. (You can also contact me)
Will Muji have a high reaction?
Muji is about 3,500 meters above sea level, so you will have a little headache when you sleep at night. Don't run and jump here, move slowly.
