introduce
The Pamir Plateau is located in the southeastern part of Central Asia, at the western end of China, and across Tajikistan, China and Afghanistan. "Pamir" means "roof of the world" in Tajik. The plateau is 4000-7700 meters above sea level and has many peaks.
As early as the Han Dynasty in China, the Pamir Plateau was known as "Onion Ridge" and got its name because of the many wild onions or the verdant cliffs. Also known as Buzhou Mountain, the South Road and Middle Road of the ancient Silk Road crossed here, and then went west to West Asia, South Asia and Europe.
The Pamir Plateau is divided into east and west parts: the East Pamir is relatively open and open, consisting of two mountains in the northwest-southeast direction and a group of river valleys and lake basins. West Pamir is composed of several roughly parallel northeast-southwest mountain ranges and valleys. The terrain has a large relative elevation difference and is characterized by high mountains and deep valleys.
To play in the Pamirs, it is mainly to go to the Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County in the northeast of the Pamirs, as well as the Muztagh Peak, Stone Town, Khunjerab Port and so on. Stone City is located on the north side of the Tajik Autonomous County of Taxkorgan, with an altitude of 3100 meters and extremely steep terrain. It is a famous ancient city site on the ancient Silk Road in Xinjiang.
Muztag Peak is majestic and covered with snow all the year round. It is a plateau snow mountain known as the "Father of Icebergs". one. The Khunjerab Port is the only land entry and exit channel between China and Pakistan, and it is also an important gateway to the South Asian subcontinent and even Europe. There are China-Pakistan Boundary Pillar No. 7 and the spectacular national gate.
opening hours
Open all day throughout the year; the specific business status is subject to the opening of the day.
must see tips
1. On the Pamirs, you need to apply for a border pass at the Kashgar Border Defense Detachment. After arriving in Taxkorgan Tajik County, go to the local border defense office to apply for a special pass.
2. The road conditions from Kashgar to Taxian County are poor. It is recommended to check the condition of the vehicle before driving and bring supplies (common gas stations on the road refuse to refuel, and it is recommended to fill up the gas and prepare a bucket for emergency before departure).
3. If you want to climb Muztag Peak, you need to apply for a mountaineering permit at the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Sports Commission and Mountaineering Association.
4. The ultraviolet rays are strong on the plateau. It is recommended to bring sunscreen and sunglasses.