[2024 Akto Attraction] Travel Guide for Baisha Lake (Updated Nov)

2-Day Tour of Kashgar, Xinjiang: A Unique Experience!

2-Day Tour of Kashgar, Xinjiang: Explore the Ancient City and Scenic Spots! A detailed guide is here! Check out this travel guide and enjoy a smooth trip without getting lost! -------- 📅Itinerary: Day 1: China-Pakistan Friendship Highway - Pamir Plateau - White Sand Mountain and White Sand Lake Scenic Area - Karakul Lake Scenic Area - Muztagh Ata - Tageman Wetland Park Viewing Platform Travel along the China-Pakistan Friendship Highway and embark on a journey to the Pamir Plateau. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of White Sand Mountain and White Sand Lake, and feel the tranquility of Karakul Lake. Admire the majesty of Muztagh Ata from afar, and end the day at the Tageman Wetland Park Viewing Platform. Day 2: Ancient Stone City of Kashgar - Golden Grassland of Pamir - Panlong Ancient Road - Bandir Blue Lake Visit the historical sites of the Ancient Stone City of Kashgar, and stroll through the Golden Grassland of Pamir to feel the gentleness of nature. Challenge the winding Panlong Ancient Road, and finally immerse yourself in the intoxicating scenery of Bandir Blue Lake to end your wonderful journey. -------- Must-visit attractions: 1. 🌊Karakul Lake Scenic Area: Located at the foot of Muztagh Ata, the lake is as clean and clear as jade, like a fairyland on earth. 2. 🏞️White Sand Mountain and White Sand Lake Scenic Area: The powdery white sand formed by the weathering of rocks on the mountain top, and the lakes and rivers at the foot of the mountain, create a beautiful contrast. 3. 🏔️Pamir Plateau: Standing on this plateau is like standing on the roof of the world, enjoying the boundless and magnificent scenery that is refreshing. 4. 🏰Ancient Stone City of Kashgar: As a key post on the ancient Silk Road, standing on the hill, you can feel the weight of history and the fusion of cultures. -------- **Notes**: 📸 Photo spots: Kashgar Ancient City and Jinhu Yang National Forest Park are great places for photos. Remember to wear beautiful clothes! 🍽️ Food: Roasted naan and roasted buns are a must-try! There are also pot-cooked meat and pigeon soup, which are Xinjiang delicacies not to be missed. 🎭 Customs: Respect the customs of the local Uyghur, Tajik, and other ethnic groups, and experience authentic Xinjiang folk customs and culture. 👟 Dress code: The ultraviolet rays in Kashgar are strong, so prepare sunscreen. Wear comfortable shoes when visiting the ancient city. 🚗 Travel tips: Kashgar has convenient transportation, but cars are prohibited in the ancient city. You can take a sightseeing bus to visit. -------- The beauty of Kashgar is more than that! Want to know more travel tips? Click to follow us and unlock more wonderful journeys. Let's discover together!

Baisha Lake Scenic Area, Altay, Xinjiang | A hidden gem, a paradise on earth.

| A hidden gem, a paradise on earth. According to historical records, in 1218, Genghis Khan led the Mongolian cavalry on a large-scale westward expedition. The Mongolian army set out from Karakorum, the capital of Mongolia, south of Lake Baikal, and traveled along the Mongolian grasslands through Uliastai, crossed the Qinlaike Wuer Mogeitai Gorge in the east of the Altai Mountains, and reached the source of the Kuran River. Then they went downstream and camped by the Stone River (now called the Irtysh River) in June 1219. They traveled north and camped here to rest and water their horses, so it is known as the "Genghis Khan Horse Pond." 🌱 Baisha Lake is a pure land hidden in the Pamir Plateau, a stunning landscape on the Pamir Plateau in Xinjiang. 🌱 Along the China-Pakistan Friendship Road, from Kashgar to Tashkurgan, the road winds westward into the Pamir Plateau. After turning, you will see the vast blue waves and the dazzling silver sand at the end of the road. Legend has it that this is one of the story backgrounds of the Sand Monk in Journey to the West, where the Eight Hundred Flowing Sands and the Three Thousand Weak Waters are deep, and the white sand has become mountains after thousands of years of wind. 🌱 On the Pamir Plateau, it is called "Baisha Lake," like a blue gem embedded in the plateau. From a distance, it is azure blue, and up close, it is emerald green like a lake in the Maldives. Behind it are white sand mountains, undulating with beautiful lines. 🌱 The white sand shines with a metallic luster under the plateau sunlight, and the blue waves reflect the snow-capped mountains. On the majestic Pamir Plateau, Baisha Lake is like a gentle girl, guarded by the Gongger Jiubie Peak on both sides. 📍 Pamir Plateau, Southern Xinjiang, Akto County, Kizilsu, adjacent to National Highway 314 🚗 About 150 km from Kashgar, about 3 hours by car, 2.5 hours by car from Tashkurgan County [Baisha Lake] South Bank & North Bank South Bank: 40/person Yak photo: 20/time The first choice for tourists, there are two viewing platforms and parking areas. Although tourists in tour groups like to gather at the first viewing platform, it is more recommended to go to the second viewing platform. There are fewer people, the scenery is beautiful, and the view is wide, making it an excellent place to take pictures of the beautiful scenery of Baisha Lake. Here you can also walk along the boardwalk to the lakeside and enjoy the tranquility and beauty. North Bank: More natural and primitive, with no dedicated viewing platforms or parking areas.

Xinjiang Dream Tour: Colorful Beach, White Sand Mountain, Kanas Lake, and Fish Watching Pavilion. Encounter the ultimate beauty.

Let's enjoy the beautiful scenery of Xinjiang. 💖Colorful Beach: Arrive at 20:00 and leave at 22:00. The sunset time in Xinjiang is so late that it gives people the illusion of "it's still early", which is simply the gospel of night owls. Although the area is not large, it is the most beautiful and dreamy romantic moment at sunset. One side is shining with gold, illuminated by sunlight; the other side is a pink and purple oil painting, which is beautiful and absolutely worth a visit. 🏜White Sand Mountain: If you don't play the project, it's a bit boring to just watch. But playing the project is a completely different experience! We chose Line A, 200 yuan/person, including round-trip desert off-road vehicles, which can be sent to the sand sliding point in the scenic area, and you can slide on the sand without time or number of times. The off-road vehicle is extremely exciting, galloping and bumping in the desert, and the master chooses the slope, it's great! Be sure to find a young master to drive. Sand sliding is very safe, find a "plate" by yourself, and the master will push you down. We played twice, why not play more? Because after sliding down, you have to climb up by yourself, it's too tired! 🌊Kanas Lake: After checking in to the homestay in the Kanas scenic area, take the scenic bus to Kanas Lake. Half an hour of play is enough, the road section is not long, but the scenery is excellent. You can see the green and clear glass-like lake water at close range. At the middle P11, the sound of the lake water comes, which is the essence of this journey. There is a paid boating project inside, we did not try, and then we went to the fish watching platform. 🐟Fish Watching Pavilion: Still take the scenic bus, the mountain road is super fun. There are more than a thousand steps in the fish watching platform. I thought it would consume a lot of physical strength like climbing other mountains, but it is actually easy to climb because the scenery is really beautiful. There are alpine meadows, overlooking Kanas Lake, and there are viewing areas in the middle. Slowly climb up, the scenery of Kanas is in sight, and the snow-capped mountains are in front of you.

The Karakoram Highway · Beautiful White Sand Lake.

​White Sand Lake is located at an altitude of 3,300 meters and is a small desert lake surrounded by sand dunes. It is about 800 meters long from north to south and about 600 meters wide from east to west. The east side is concave and the west side is convex, shaped like a pea pod. The lake center, lake shore, and surrounding areas are covered with tall and dense mixed forest belts and reed clusters, forming a rich wetland ecosystem. You can see it when you go in summer. In 2015, White Sand Lake Scenic Area was selected as the first batch of "China Self-driving Tour Camps". In 2017, it was rated as a national red tourism classic scenic spot and a national primary and secondary school research and practice education base, and successfully promoted to a national 5A-level scenic spot. Today, the cold wind is whistling, and tourists are walking on the sandy and rocky ground of White Sand Lake, admiring the clear lake water and looking up at the towering mountains. The blue sky gives white clouds, the mountains are covered with snow, and the Karakoram shows the magical charm of nature.

White Sand Lake, a 5A tourist attraction in the Pamir Plateau region of southern Xinjiang.

The most anticipated scenic spot in southern Xinjiang is the Pamir Plateau scenic spot, the filming location of the movie "The Visitors on the Icy Mountain". There is a White Sand Lake covering more than 40 square kilometers. It was once shortlisted for the "Top 100 Scenic Spots in the Magical Northwest" and is a national 5A tourist attraction. It is a lake formed by the glacial meltwater of the Muztagh Ata flowing through the Bulunkou, and is named after the white sand on the mountain on the west side of the lake. It is known as the "most beautiful lake in the Pamir Plateau". White Sand Lake has snow-capped mountains and lake water that have been there for thousands of years. Unlike lakes around the world, it does not have trees around it like other lakes, only pure sand and water. It is said that the River of Flowing Sand described in Wu Cheng'en's novel "Journey to the West" is here. White Sand Lake has blue water, and there are white sand dunes by the lake. The white sand attached to the surface of the sand dune has been weathered for tens of thousands of years. Under the sun of the Pamir Plateau, the white sand shines with a metallic luster. There is white sand scattered around the lake, and there are snow-capped mountains in the distance around the lake. Behind White Sand Lake is the 7,649-meter-high Muztagh Ata. Whenever there is a strong wind, the sand dune will make a sound, so it is also called the Singing Sand Dune👍🏻

The most dazzling pearl of the Pamir Plateau - White Sand Lake.

Located at the westernmost point of the motherland, you must go and take a look. Pamir means "roof of the world" in Tajik, the plateau is 4,000-7,700 meters above sea level, and has many peaks. The ancient city has a day trip to the Pamir Plateau, with 3 main attractions: Red Mountain, White Sand Mountain, and Karakul Lake. Along National Highway 314 all the way to the China-Pakistan border, the scenery of the Pamir Plateau gradually unfolds. White Sand Lake + White Sand Mountain, and Muztagh Peak are important nodes. White Sand Mountain is located in the Pamir Plateau mountain range in Kashgar, Xinjiang, and is a must-visit place to go to Karakul Lake. It is a plateau lake with an area of 44 square kilometers. On both sides of White Sand Lake, the Gonggeer Jiubie Peak stands tall. Such beautiful scenery makes the sleeping snow-capped mountains and lakes appear more pure and quiet. White Sand Lake - The first gift from the Pamir Plateau to mankind. The scenery is beyond expectations, and it's easy to take great photos. You must come at the right time, it's a must-visit place in southern Xinjiang!

The dreamy blue of the Pamir Plateau | The dazzling pearl, White Sand Lake.

When you come to Xinjiang, you must go to the Pamir Plateau in the geography book and take a look at the dreamy blue and white sand of White Sand Lake. Eight hundred sand boundaries, three thousand weak waters, ten thousand years of wind, white sand into mountains. The first super beautiful spot encountered when driving from Kashgar to Taxkorgan County on the Pamir Plateau is White Sand Lake. You can see a piece of Tiffany blue and a piece of white sand mountain from a distance. This is White Sand Mountain and White Sand Lake. There is a matching parking lot by the lake, and parking is very convenient. But the public toilet needs to queue for a long time, and the sanitary conditions are really unbearable. White Sand Lake tickets are free. You need to cross the road from the parking lot to the lake. There are staff to maintain order and let go uniformly. You must listen to the command, because the passing vehicles are relatively fast. Close to the White Sand Lake, the water is clear and light, the stones are large and smooth, and the sand mountains on the opposite side show different colors under the sunlight. There are white yaks on the shore for photo taking. Yaks can also enter the water. It should be great to take a photo of riding a yak into the water. We have ridden yaks before, so we walked along the wooden plank road on the shore and felt the dreamy blue of the lake water. The altitude here is about 3,300. I personally did not feel high anti, it is still quite comfortable.

Explore Southern Xinjiang

Southern Xinjiang · Xinjiang 🛬【Itinerary】: Southern Xinjiang Pamir Plateau 7 days 6 nights ⛺【Must-Visit Attractions】: Carefully selected classic and niche spots in Southern Xinjiang · Kashgar Old City/White Sand Lake/Karakul Lake/Dragon Ancient Road/Pamir Scenic Area/Zepu Golden Poplar Forest/Dawakun Desert/Muztagh Ata Glacier Park, featuring a variety of stunning landscapes including mountains, lakes, glaciers, ancient cities, deserts, poplar forests, and the Pamir Plateau. 🍩【Must-Try Foods】: Lamb skewers/Baked buns/Hand-pulled rice/Big plate chicken/Mixed noodles/Naan-wrapped meat/Pigeon soup/Yogurt dumplings... 🏨【Accommodation Guide】: Comfortable accommodations throughout the trip, ensuring not only a fun experience but also a restful sleep. 🚌【Transportation Guide】: Private small group tours with a variety of vehicle options to choose from, compliant vehicles ensuring safe travel, exclusive services throughout the journey, local guides to help you explore Xinjiang, and a 24-hour online concierge to address all your needs during the trip. 🧡【Tips】: Southern Xinjiang has significant temperature differences between day and night, and the climate varies greatly by season and altitude. It is recommended to bring appropriate clothing according to the season and itinerary, and to be mindful of sun protection, cold protection, and altitude sickness.

Baisa Lake, Xinjiang | A paradise on the Pamir Plateau.

There is a Baisa Lake in Xinjiang, which not only has clear and transparent lake water, but also has towering snow-capped mountains in the distance. The lake is surrounded by Baisa Mountain, with undulating sand dunes, like a charming sand painting, known as the "paradise on the Pamir Plateau". Baisa Lake is located in the eastern part of the Pamir Plateau. It is a moraine lake formed by glaciers. The lake water comes from snow melting and groundwater. 🌈Highlights: ✅Baisa Mountain stretches for thousands of kilometers, consisting of more than 10 large and small hills. The sand mountain and the surrounding mountain scenery form a huge contrast. The white sand and the black mountain rocks are entangled together, blending into a black and white beauty, like a charming sand painting. ✅It is said that the Liusha River described in "Journey to the West" is here. ✅The lake water is clear and transparent, exuding an attractive blue color. Under the sunlight, it is sparkling. ✅This is also a paradise for photography enthusiasts. The unique landform and light and shadow effects provide endless inspiration for photography creation. 📌Tips: 1️⃣You must apply for a border defense certificate before going to Baisa Lake and Taxian❗Bring your ID card and apply in advance at the place of household registration or queue up at the east gate of Kashgar Ancient City. 2️⃣Baisa Lake is a 3-hour drive from Kashgar and a 2.5-hour drive from Tashkurgan County. 📍Location: Within the territory of Akto County, Kizilsu, Xinjiang, next to National Highway 314 or Z683 (the border defense gravel road leading to Mujie Township, Akto County, Kizilsu) 🎫Ticket: Free 🚗Transportation: It is recommended to navigate🧭 and drive by yourself

I've confirmed it, just to find the blue in my dreams.

Before going to Taxkorgan, the most anticipated place besides Muztagh Ata is Baisa Lake. Half of it is white sand, and half of it is blue lake. It's hard to imagine that it's on the Pamir Plateau with thin air and easy to have high altitude sickness. · Depart from Kashgar, follow National Highway 314 to Taxkorgan, and you can reach Baisa Lake in about 3 hours. When Baisa Lake really comes into view, the world seems to stand still, only seeing the vast lake water, reflecting the color of Tiffany blue, and the continuous white sand in the distance, reflecting dazzling light under the sun. · Baisa Lake is a typical plateau lake, formed by the melting of ice and snow, and is also the source of the Gez River. It is said that this is one of the story backgrounds of the Sand Monk in "Journey to the West", with eight hundred sand realms, three thousand weak waters, and ten thousand years of wind blowing, white sand becomes a mountain. · The white sand emits a metallic luster under the sunlight on the plateau, and the blue waves reflect the Gonger Jiubie Peak on both sides. Here, it is easy to see the scenery of the lake and the snow-capped mountains reflecting each other, plus the clouds in the sky forming a piece of reflection on the lake, forming the unique beauty of Baisa Lake. · The most convenient place to watch Baisa Lake is definitely the South Bank viewing platform, but you need to pay an admission fee of CNY 40. The advantage is that it is convenient and on the way. There are mainly two viewing platforms here, and the latter one has fewer people than the former one. The classic photo of the blue lake in front of the Internet and the viewing platform sign above is taken on the South Bank, but because it is at the turning point of the main road of National Highway 314, it is relatively dangerous. Now it is surrounded by people and it is difficult to walk past. This time, due to time constraints, I didn't go to the North Bank. It is said to be more natural and primitive, and you can overlook the entire Baisa Lake from a high place. · Tips： ✅Remember to apply for a border defense certificate when going to Taxkorgan, you can apply in advance at the place of household registration or after arriving in Kashgar ✅The wind at Baisa Lake is relatively strong, and the temperature is not high even in July-August ✅Be sure to choose a sunny day to come, the degree of beauty will be greatly reduced on cloudy days

2-Day Tour in Kashgar: Explore the Ancient City Without Getting Lost

Kashgar Trip is Here! In two days, explore Kashgar City with all the must-see attractions and delicious food! Quickly browse through this guide and start your Kashgar adventure! / **Must-Visit Attractions**: **Karakul Lake Scenic Area⭐⭐⭐⭐** - Address: 1700 km on National Highway 314, Akto County, Kizilsu Kirghiz Autonomous Prefecture - Opening Hours: 10:00-20:00 - Duration: 2-3 hours - Recommendation: The holy lake under Mount Muztagh Ata, with clean and clear water, like a pearl on the plateau. **Pamir Plateau⭐⭐⭐⭐** - Address: Tiznaf Township, Tashkurgan Tajik Autonomous County, Kashgar Region - Opening Hours: 08:30-20:30 - Duration: 2-3 days - Recommendation: Climb the Pamir Plateau and enjoy the magnificent scenery of the Roof of the World, with new views at every step. **White Sand Mountain-White Sand Lake Scenic Area⭐⭐⭐⭐** - Address: Bulunkou Township, Akto County, Kizilsu Kirghiz Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region - Opening Hours: 09:30-19:30 - Duration: 1 day - Recommendation: The top of White Sand Mountain is powdered rock, intertwined with lakes and rivers below, creating a unique landscape. **Kashgar Ancient Stone City⭐⭐⭐** - Address: Tashkurgan Road, Tashkurgan Tajik Autonomous County, Kashgar Region - Opening Hours: 08:30-20:30 - Duration: 1-2 hours - Recommendation: An important stop on the ancient Silk Road, standing on the hill, you can feel the weight and vicissitudes of history. **Panlong Ancient Road⭐⭐⭐** - Address: Wacha Township, Tashkurgan Tajik Autonomous County, Kashgar Region - Opening Hours: Open all day - Duration: 1 hour - Recommendation: Winding and twisting like a dragon, the beauty of the road's curves is breathtaking from above. / 🎒 Travel Essentials: Kashgar City Travel Checklist 👕 **Clothing** Short-sleeve T-shirts, light long sleeves, sun protection clothing, jeans, hats, sunglasses. In September, Kashgar is warm and comfortable during the day and slightly cool at night, so these clothes are enough. 👟 **Shoes** A pair of comfortable sneakers, perfect for exploring the ancient city and wandering the streets! 💼 **Accessories** Power bank, data cable, camera, to capture beautiful moments. 📘 **Documents** ID card, cash, bank card, don't forget to carry them with you for safe travel. 🧴 **Protection** Sunscreen, sun hat, mosquito repellent, the strong sunlight in Kashgar requires these to protect yourself. 💊 **Medicines** Cold medicine, stomach medicine, band-aids, be prepared for any situation to travel with peace of mind. / 🎉 Kashgar Trip, To Be Continued! More excitement awaits you🌈. Quickly like, bookmark, and follow me to start your Kashgar adventure!🚀

The shining pearl of the Pamir Plateau - Baisha Lake.

Departing from Kashgar, heading southwest along National Highway 314, the continuous Gobi, barren mountains, and snow ridges outside the car window seem to be a desolate picture scroll outlined by nature with a brush. However, when I thought that the scenery along the way would be so monotonous, Baisha Lake, like an unexpected surprise, suddenly broke into my sight. Baisha Lake is surrounded by snow-capped mountains, and the lakeside is a silver-white sand mountain, with a quiet and mysterious scenery. Looking from a distance, the azure lake water shimmers under the sunlight, as if it is a huge sapphire inlaid between the white sand mountains. The sand mountains are undulating and white as snow, contrasting with the azure lake water, forming a beautiful landscape painting. Strategy: Departing from Kashgar, drive along National Highway 314 for about 2-3 hours to reach Baisha Lake, and you can enjoy the magnificent plateau scenery along the way. Stay in a hotel or homestay near Baisha Lake, rest for a while, and then you can go for a walk by the lake and enjoy the lake and mountains. Climb to the top of the mountain and overlook the panoramic view of Baisha Lake. You can also choose to have a picnic or camp by the lake and enjoy your leisure time. Precautions: Border defense certificate: You need to apply for a border defense certificate to go to Baisha Lake. It is recommended to apply in advance at the Kashgar Administrative Service Center. Prevention of altitude sickness: Due to the high altitude of Baisha Lake, it is recommended that tourists pay attention to the prevention of altitude sickness and prepare some anti-altitude sickness drugs. Sun protection and warmth: The plateau has strong ultraviolet rays and a dry climate. You need to take sun protection measures and replenish water in time. The temperature difference between day and night is large, and you need to prepare appropriate warm clothing.

240605 South Xinjiang Group Tour (Exclusive) - D11 Baisha Mountain - Baisha Lake Scenic Area

Baisha Mountain - Baisha Lake Scenic Area is located in Akto County, Kizilsu Kirghiz Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, on the side of National Highway 314 between Taxkorgan and Kashgar. Baisha Mountain is a high mountain among the Pamir Plateau mountains. Due to long-term weathering, the rocks on the mountain top have turned into powder and poured down, covering the mountain body, hence the name Baisha Mountain. At the foot of Baisha Mountain lies Baisha Lake, known as the 'Sapphire of the Pamir Plateau'. The mountain and water depend on each other, creating a beautiful scenery. Walking along the plank road to the lakeside, on a windless sunny day, you can capture the reflection of the snow-capped mountains.

White Sand Lake also has blue ice! Breathtakingly beautiful!

Unexpectedly, visiting the White Sand Mountain-White Sand Lake Scenic Area in winter brings new surprises. The ice-covered White Sand Lake is like a dream island. Under the sunlight, it is dazzlingly blue, strikingly blue. The lake surface is cut into pieces like a puzzle. The beauty is breathtaking. The whole world suddenly falls silent. Listen carefully. It is the slight crisp cracking sound of walking on the ice. At this moment, White Sand Lake made me understand the meaning of eternal existence. 🛬【Travel Guide】: 1. You can fly drones here, and the photos are stunning! 2. Best time to view blue ice: December to February of the following year 3. Wear non-slip shoes! In winter, the temperature is minus 1.20 degrees, be sure to bring hats, gloves, etc. 4. Be careful when walking on the ice

South Xinjiang | Exploring the Mystery of the "Monster" in Karakul Lake

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

Xinjiang | Discover the secrets of the Aoyi Takte Red Valley in Southern Xinjiang's Pamir Plateau

It's true that every landscape in Southern Xinjiang is stunning! ⛰️ You must visit the Aoyi Takte Red Valley!! It's absolutely incredible! It feels like viewing the colorful Danxia landforms, but even more mysterious, and you can step into the entire mountain, surrounded by the red hills. This spot is so off the beaten path, there are hardly any tourists. 🔴 The whole Red Valley is very "red," characterized by Yardang landforms. It is constantly sculpted by the forces of nature, water, and wind, creating bizarrely shaped mountains. If you keep walking inside, it feels like you could go on for a long time... It was too hot in the summer, so we only stayed for about half an hour~ - 🚗 Sharing our Southern Xinjiang chartered car itinerary: Day1⃣️: Kashgar—Aoyi Takte Glacier Park—Aoyi Takte Red Mountain—Baisha Lake Day2⃣️: Ancient Stone City—Panlong Valley Road—Bandier Blue Lake—Taxkorgan Day3⃣️: Muztagh Ata Glacier Park—Karakul Lake—Kashgar

Autumn Tour of North and South Xinjiang | White Sand Mountain - White Sand Lake

The White Sand Lake on the Pamir Plateau is located in Akto County, Kizilsu Kirghiz Autonomous Prefecture in southern Xinjiang, also known as Chakrak Lake. The White Sand Lake is named after its white sands and is beautiful because of them. The lake surface is as calm as a mirror, half covered with white sand and half with water, reflecting the changing layers of light and shadow under the sun, clear and bright, so beautiful it's almost criminal. White Sand Mountain - White Sand Lake is about 200km away from the Kashgar city area, situated at an altitude of about 3300 meters in the Karakoram Range. The white sand in the entire area is scattered like pristine snowflakes. White Sand Mountain - White Sand Lake is renowned for its stunning scenery; the white sands are like snow, the lakes are like mirrors, with White Sand Mountain on the edge of the lakes, and the vast snow-capped mountains in the distance. The entire White Sand Lake is surrounded by snow mountains, composing a pure picture with blue sky, white clouds, white sand, snow mountains, and the lake surface. White Sand Lake is known as 'the eye of the desert'. Traveling westward from Kashgar to the Pamir Plateau for over 150km, you will reach the White Sand Mountain - White Sand Lake scenic area. This is a complex natural landscape that integrates sand mountains, lakes, and forests. If you have been to Kashgar in Xinjiang, you will be amazed by such a highland lake by the roadside!

10-Day Quality Tour of Southern Xinjiang's Small Circuit

Autumn in Xinjiang offers more than just the 'best of autumn scenery' in Northern Xinjiang's Kanas; Southern Xinjiang also boasts landscapes that are no less beautiful than those of Kanas. 90% of China's Populus euphratica trees are in Xinjiang And 90% of Xinjiang's Populus euphratica are in Southern Xinjiang!! Every golden October) The Tarim River turns into a fairy-tale world as far as the eye can see, a golden expanse...... A must-visit to appreciate the Populus euphratica forest Luntai Tarim Populus euphratica Forest Xinjiang's largest original Populus euphratica forest park, where the strong autumn winds tint the forest with shades of yellow and red. The stubborn and poignant Populus euphratica trees in the Tarim River, and the vintage train traveling along the tracks through the golden forest, are incredibly dreamy. Loulan Village A paradise that encompasses desert, lakes, Populus euphratica forests, and grasslands. Here, one can appreciate the golden quality of natural landscapes such as the desert Tarim River and Populus euphratica trees, as well as experience the folk customs of the Loulan people. Hulu Island Populus euphratica Forest A niche Populus euphratica forest landscape, a bend in the lower reaches of the Tarim River offers a bird's-eye view of a lake shaped like a gourd. In this desert oasis, the Populus euphratica trees grow along the bank like spirits. Sha Yan Zhou An area that combines wetland Populus euphratica, Gobi Populus euphratica, desert Populus euphratica, and water Populus euphratica into a comprehensive cultural landscape for holiday tourism, featuring Populus euphratica, the Tarim River, lakes (reservoirs), wetlands, waterbirds (sand geese), nomadic (sheep herding), and wildlife. 10-Day Southern Xinjiang Route Recommendation D1: Kashgar - Airport drop-off D2: Kashgar - White Sand Lake - Karakul Lake - Taxkorgan D3: Taxkorgan - Panlong Ancient Path - Jinhua Beach Stone City - Kashgar D4: Kashgar - Kashgar Old Town - Mosque - Xiangfei Tomb - Kashgar D5: Kashgar - Shache Ancient City - Hotan D6: Hotan - Yulong River - Desert Highway - Aksu D7: Aksu - Luntai Populus euphratica Forest - Luntai D8: Luntai - Loulan Village - Hejing D9: Hejing - Bosten Lake - Urumqi D10: Urumqi - Airport drop-off Tips for Traveling in Southern Xinjiang 1. Pay attention to sun protection! Wear long-sleeved clothing as much as possible to avoid direct exposure of the skin to the sun 2. Most of the ethnic minorities in Southern Xinjiang are simple and enthusiastic, and the overall environment is very safe, with public security being more reliable than you might imagine 3. Xinjiang is a place where ethnic minorities live, and Southern Xinjiang is an area with a dense population of ethnic minorities. When you arrive in Southern Xinjiang, try to 'do as the Romans do' to avoid unpleasant travel experiences 4. There are deserts in Southern Xinjiang with strong ultraviolet rays, so bring sun protection clothing if possible to avoid sunburn

Bai Sha Lake, Bai Sha Mountain, isn't this the perfect wallpaper?

South Xinjiang's Bai Sha Lake and Bai Sha Mountain are truly beautiful, completely unedited, just like a wallpaper. In October, the wind is strong, and it's cold, but the scenery is really good.

Taking Xiaoye to Xinjiang | Self-driving tour in Taxian (Part 1)

| Self-driving tour in Taxian (Part 1). Day 1 Kashgar City——Oyitake Red Mountain Valley (Bubble Canyon)——Bai Sha Lake——Gong Geer Jiubie Peak——Ka Lake (Mustag Peak)——Ta He Man Wetland——Taxian 🔴Oyitake Red Mountain Valley 🎫 No ticket The place recommended by the brother who delivered the car from the rental company, the wild spot has not been fully developed, it is the necessary way to Bai Sha Lake on National Highway 314. 🧭Navigate to Oyitake Red Mountain Valley, after arriving, it is on the right hand side, there is a parking lot🅿️ on the left side a few hundred meters ahead, when you stop, you can cross the road along the guardrail outside🔙, there is a tin fence at the entrance. The scenery of Oyitake Red Mountain Valley is as its name suggests, it is a Yadan landform that has experienced vicissitudes of life. What is unique is that it is all red here. 📷Very photogenic, it is a unique cool style. Shooting with a drone is even more shocking! 🔴Bai Sha Lake 🎫 No ticket The shocking beauty of tranquility! But it depends very much on the weather. When we just arrived, the wind direction caused a fog, and after a while, the wind stopped, the weather was clear, lucky and too beautiful! The blue sky, the blue lake, set off against the white sand, snow mountain🏔️, unspeakably beautiful! Looking far and near, countless angles are beautiful, you can walk on the plank road to the lake, and take pictures with the exhausted cattle. 🔴Ta He Man Wetland 🎫No ticket Surprising! I thought that the grass was gradually yellow and the scenery was slightly worse. Who knew that this kind of green and yellow transition formed a beautiful picture like an oil painting! The vast wetland grassland, the exhausted cattle quietly eating grass, occasionally two horses walking, more vivid and beautiful than painting! 🔴Ice Mountain's Guest Song and Dance Restaurant It is worthy of being the most popular in Taxian. The Tajik brothers and sisters often make us feel confused and feel like we are abroad. The restaurant atmosphere is top-notch, decoration, atmosphere, price and taste are all very good! ‼️Who says that southern Xinjiang only has humanities, this scenery does not let northern Xinjiang, is already preparing for the next time!

The blue ice and white sand lake in winter are breathtakingly beautiful

White Sand Lake is frozen in winter, the blue ice is dreamy and really too beautiful! The experience of walking on the ice surface will make you unforgettable for a long time. Sometimes the wind here is very strong, sometimes it's very cold, but it's worth it! It has snowed these days, the road from Kashgar is a bit difficult, but it's no problem to drive slowly! Go for it, this place is really worth it!

8-day tour of Southern Xinjiang with an average cost of 4000+ travel guide

🌸🏞️Xinjiang, a beautiful fairyland waiting for you to explore! 🌸🏞️ ✈️A trip to Pamir, let's feel the poetic four seasons of Xinjiang together. Every year in March and April, the apricot blossoms in Xinjiang bloom, and the romantic spring in southern Xinjiang will give you a different feeling. 📅Itinerary: 8️⃣days and 7️⃣nights 🚗Tour: 2-6 people local pure play mini group 💰Cost: 4k+ (including accommodation and transportation) ⏰Travel time: mid-March to early April 2024 🗺Route: Enter from Urumqi and exit from Kashgar, no round trip 🔥Highlights: Drone aerial photography + desert exploration + hiking in the Grand Canyon + walking in the ancient city of Kashgar 🌟Scenic spot highlights analysis🌟: ✔️Bai Sha Lake: The white desert and the blue lake complement each other, as if in a fairyland. ✔️Bandir Lake: High gorge and flat lake, the lake is like a sapphire, surrounded by mountains, beautiful. ✔️Kashgar Old City: Colored mud walls, brick walls, round arches and colored doors and windows, simple and beautiful, an excellent place for shooting. ✔️Muztagh Volcano: Dozens of dormant volcanoes are scattered, with different shapes, spectacular. ✔️Tal Township: The apricot blossoms on the Pamir Plateau are brilliantly blooming, like a poem and painting. ✔️ Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon: The melting snow in the red sandstone layer cuts out a strange and mysterious red canyon. 🚗Route sharing🚗: 🌄Day 1: Departure place-Urumqi 🌄Day 2: Urumqi- Luobu Village-Korla 🌄Day 3: Korla-Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon-Aksu 🌄Day 4: Aksu-Kashgar Old City-Kashgar 🌄Day 5: Kashgar-Muztagh Volcano-Bai Sha Lake Panorama-Taxian 🌄Day 6: Taxian- Panlong Ancient Road-Bandir Lake-Tal Township Apricot Blossom 🌄Day 7: Tal Township-Kashgar 🌄Day 8: Kashgar 🎉This trip will leave you unforgettable memories, you can organize your travel experience into a wonderful travel note, and share it with others! 🌟😄✨

Autumn Tour in Xinjiang (51) "Bai Sha Lake"

The plateau pearl - Bai Sha Lake, Bai Sha Lake, a national 5A level tourist attraction, is located in Bulunkou Township, Akto County, Kizilsu Kirghiz Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, on the Pamir Plateau. Bai Sha Lake, at an altitude of 3300 meters, is located at the foot of the southwestern part of the Gonggeer Mountain, surrounded by mountains on three sides. The calm water surface is a paradise for birds, and the underwater is a paradise for fish. It is said that this is the Bai Sha Mountain and Liu Sha River where Tang Monk tamed Sandy in "Journey to the West". Bai Sha Lake - the deep blue lake water, unpredictable, the silver-white sand mountain, the distant snow mountain..., away from the dust, beautiful and magnificent,, Departing from Kashgar, take a day tour bus, pass through the border inspection station - China-Pakistan Friendship Highway - Hongshan Kou - Oytag Glacier, and return to the ancient city of Kashgar in the evening,

It's the legendary Quicksand River

About 200 kilometers along the China-Pakistan Friendship Highway from Kashgar to Taxkorgan, there is a blue lake at an altitude of 3300 meters, surrounded by white sand mountains like snowflakes, known as White Sand Lake. It is said that this is the Quicksand River in Journey to the West.

Heading west, experience the stunning scenery on the Pamir Plateau

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.

The shining pearl on the Pamir Plateau - Baisha Lake

Baisha Lake Scenic Area is a national 5A tourist attraction, located in the northwest border of Altay region in Xinjiang, about 2.5 kilometers away from the China-Kazakhstan border. It is about 200 kilometers away from Kashgar city, and is located in the Karakoram range at an altitude of about 3300 meters. The white sand mountains in the area are scattered here like white snowflakes. Baisha Lake, also known as Kakrak Lake, includes all the landforms of the Tianshan Mountains in Xinjiang, with desert, river, forest, grassland, wetland, Gobi and other natural landscapes. There are many scenic spots here, the water area of Baisha Lake is 5000 square meters, it is a deep pool in the desert, a small desert lake surrounded by sand dunes, shaped like a giant footprint, it is said to be the last footprint left by Kuafu chasing the sun in ancient times. According to historical records, in 1218 AD, Genghis Khan led the Mongolian cavalry to the west, and when they arrived here, they set up camp and rested their horses, so it was known as Genghis Khan's horse drinking pool. Baisha Lake has no inlet or outlet, but no matter spring, summer, autumn or winter, the lake water always remains the same, not coagulating or turbid. Where does this water come from and why can it maintain its normal state all year round? There is no clear answer yet. This phenomenon is somewhat similar to the Crescent Spring in Dunhuang. The green water in the lake is like a mirror, and it will show different colors with the change of light and the viewing position. The opposite side of the lake is the white sand mountain, and the east and south sides are the towering snow-covered peaks all year round. The view is very impressive.

My favorite off-the-beaten-path destination in Xinjiang, hope you can go and see it too.

My favorite off-the-beaten-path destination in Xinjiang, I hope you can go and see it too. Today, I recommend a Xinjiang off-the-beaten-path travel destination - Kashi County (a brilliant pearl on the Pamir Plateau). About Taxian County The full name ID of Taxian is Tashikuergan Tajik Autonomous County, which belongs to Kashgar Prefecture in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Tashkurgan, meaning "stone city" in the Uyghur language, is named after the ancient stone castle located to the north of the city. Transportation options Self-driving: Starting from Kashgar, follow the 318 National Highway (China-Pakistan Friendship Road), and the scenery along the way is breathtaking. Public bus: About 6 hours from Kashgar, with some scenic spots to get off and play and take photos along the way. Carpooling: flexible itinerary, generally low cost. Main attractions recommendation Baisha Lake: Here the scenery is beautiful, with the water and sky blending into one, the lake surface shining like a mirror, and the white sand resembling snowflakes. Due to being blown by the wind all year round, the white sand accumulates in the lake, so the locals named it "Baisha Lake". Panlong Ancient Road: Believe that most people know this place, divided into Big and Small Panlong, with many bends on the road! There are sea buckthorn trees and continuous snow-capped mountains along the way. The scenery is good. Karakul Lake: Located at the foot of the "Father of Glaciers" Mustagh Ata, named for its deep and dark waters, Karakul Lake means "Black Lake" in Kyrgyz. Muztagh Ata Peak: After passing Bai Sha Lake, you can see them almost all the way. They are not very high, but it's still nice to see round-headed snow mountains that look like steamed buns all the way. Xintaheman Township: On Main Road 314, in a small village below the plateau, the golden tree at the entrance will be beautiful in autumn~ Attention!!! To go to Taxian County, you need a border pass! Don't run, otherwise you may get altitude sickness. You can bring altitude sickness medicine and oxygen cylinder. Some roads are difficult to navigate, it is recommended to either carpool or hire a local driver who is familiar with the road conditions.

Walking more than 10 kilometers north along the Buka Highway, you will be pleasantly surprised to find that not far from the right side of the road, a silver sand dune of varying sizes is stretching into the distance. It is a strange place in Burqin. Landscape - Baisha Mountain. Silver fine sand is white and soft, like baby's skin, it is heart-rending and can't bear to rest. In the middle of the Baisha Mountain, two natural sand lakes are like two mirrors shining in the desert. The lake is surrounded by various wild desert plants and is called the natural desert botanical garden. The triangular shape of the sand lake, wide and blue lake surface, slightly darker than the blue sky, whether the picture should be so beautiful. On the right side of the lake, there is a row of red felt houses under the Gongbei Jiube Peak, which is convenient for tourists to shoot sunrise and sunset. Location: Tashkurgan White Sand Lake Note: To get a border defense certificate in Kashgar border guards, start exploring.