Panlong Ancient Trail | After all the detours, life is now a smooth road

Finally checked in at the legendary Panlong Ancient Trail! This 36-kilometer route with 639 bends is like a real-life version of life's twists and turns 🤯 Standing on the plateau at 4,200 meters above sea level, the snow-capped mountains and blue sky before you are breathtakingly beautiful～ 🚗【Travel Tips】 - Navigate directly to "Panlong Ancient Trail," located in Tashkurgan County, Kashgar Prefecture, Xinjiang - ⏰ Recommended to arrive before 10 AM; the lighting is best for photos and you can avoid the strong afternoon winds - 📸 Best photo spot is at the "Today I’ve walked all the bends" sign (don’t forget your drone!) - ⚠️ Altitude sickness warning! Be sure to bring an oxygen bottle; even someone like me who works out regularly almost couldn’t catch my breath 🌄【Along the Way Surprises】 1️⃣ The U-shaped road with a snowy mountain backdrop makes every snap a masterpiece 2️⃣ High chance of encountering wild marmots, absolutely adorable 3️⃣ On the way back, you’ll pass Bandier Blue Lake—don’t miss this hidden photo spot 🧳【Essentials Checklist】 ✔️ Sunscreen + sunglasses (UV rays are so strong you’ll question life) ✔️ Windbreaker (the wind at the summit is strong enough to blow you away) ✔️ Glucose oral solution (personally tested as the best remedy for altitude sickness) Standing in front of the sign taking photos, I suddenly got the romance of the phrase "life is now a smooth road." It’s like after completing the whole journey, you realize: those dizzying bends are actually the most beautiful scenery 🏔️