Xinjiang | Heading to the Azure Paradise of the Pamir Plateau

If Sayram Lake is the tear of the Atlantic, then Baisaha Lake is the shining pearl on the Pamir Plateau. 📍Location Baisaha Lake Located in Akto County, Kizilsu Kirghiz Autonomous Prefecture on the Pamir Plateau in southern Xinjiang 3 hours from Kashgar, 2.5 hours from Taxkorgan by car, self-driving recommended 🎈Practical Tips: Baisaha Lake is located in Akto County, Kizilsu Kirghiz Autonomous Prefecture on the Pamir Plateau in southern Xinjiang, beside National Highway 314 There are two viewing platforms at Baisaha Lake, the free one does not reach the lake, and the second viewing platform coming from the direction of Kashgar is more suitable for photography 🚗Kashgar-Taxkorgan Five-Day Itinerary D1: From all over the country to Kashgar - Kashgar Old City D2: Slow stroll in Kashgar Old City D3: Kashgar - Oytagh Red Canyon - Baisaha Lake - Karakul Lake - Muztagh Ata - Tashkurgan Wetland - Taxkorgan D4: Taxkorgan - Stone City • Jincao Beach - Wakhan Corridor - Panlong Ancient Path - Kangxiwa Village Tajik Home Visit - Band-e Amir Blue Lake - Taxkorgan D5: Taxkorgan - Xueliushu Cave Road - Baisaha Lake - Muztagh Volcano Crater - Eighteen Arhats Peak - Return to Kashgar or Yarkant ❤️Warm Tips: 1️⃣Remember to get a border pass in Kashgar first to enter Baisaha Lake and Taxkorgan 2️⃣The altitude of the Pamir Plateau is high, and Baisaha Lake is also at 3300 meters, avoid strenuous exercise to prevent altitude sickness 3️⃣The special feature of Baisaha Lake lies in the surrounding white sand mountains, coupled with the perennial snow-capped mountains of the plateau, which make the lake water even more translucent and captivating 4️⃣Plateau weather is changeable, often with strong winds, etc