A glance is one less chance! A must-visit in this lifetime! The "Father of Glaciers" on the Pamir Plateau

🏔️ At an altitude of 4,680 meters, the Glacier Viewing Platform lets you touch the millennia-old blue ice with your fingertips, sending a chill straight to your brain—this is not Antarctica, but the Mustagh Ata Glacier Park on the Pamir Plateau in Xinjiang!
🐎 Tibetan herders riding slowly on horseback surrounded by snow-capped mountains, the orange sunset reflected on the surface of Karakul Lake—every frame looks like a palette spilled by the gods.

Latest Tickets and Transportation
🎫 Glacier Park: Ticket + shuttle bus = 92 RMB/person (discounted ticket 71.5 RMB), shuttle bus operating hours 10:30-18:30 (one trip every hour)
Karakul Lake: Ticket 45 RMB.
Border Pass: Free processing at Kashgar RV Camp! Clearly write "Taxkorgan + Muji Township" (ID card required)
🚗 Transportation: 4-hour private car from Kashgar, stopping at Baisha Lake and Subash Daban along the way.

⚠️ Self-driving note: G314 National Highway has many curves, and Muji Township has gravel roads requiring an off-road vehicle.

Top 3 Legendary Experiences
1. 🏔️ Glacier Hiking
- 🚶‍♂️ Shuttle bus endpoint → 1.2 km boardwalk to the glacier, horseback riding available for altitude sickness (one way 100 RMB)
- 🎯 Blue ice caves + ice towers within reach, must check in at the 4,688-meter altitude stone tablet
- 🚫 No entry for those over 70! Prepare oxygen tanks (30 RMB in the park), glucose, and thick down jackets

2. 🌅 Karakul Lake’s Magical Color Reflections
- 🌈 Lake surface changes color with the light: emerald green at noon → orange-red at dusk → snow peaks reflected like a giant oil painting
- 📸 Free photo spot: Navigate to "Aigerjik Yak Pasture" to avoid ticket lines and capture the full panorama

3. 🌄 Golden Mountain Sunrise Strike
- 🕒 Subash Service Area: Stake out after 18:30 for Mustagh Ata + Kongur Tagh peaks glowing gold together
- 🏕️ Muyun Camp: Stay by Karakul Lake with snow-capped mountain views from your window, enjoy yak meat hotpot under the starry sky

Accommodation Recommendations
🏠 Taxkorgan Homestays: Stay in Tibetan-style courtyards (Kaitu Hotel/Qogir Hotel)
⛺ Muyun Camp: Tents/lake view rooms by Karakul Lake, facing the snow mountains (book 1 month in advance!)

Pitfall Avoidance Guide
🛡️ Altitude Sickness Prevention: Don’t wash your hair 3 days before entering the glacier! Bring ibuprofen + slow down your pace
🌤️ Weather: Give up on the glacier immediately if it’s cloudy (high risk of closure), head straight to Karakul Lake for light and shadow
🔍 Hidden Activity: Walk the G314 National Highway Subash Daban viewing platform for free, perfect for road trip photos.

🌟 Ultimate Tip: Wear bright colors! Against the glacier’s blue and white background, red/yellow jackets will make you stand out like a legend.

Latest Route Recommendations:
📅 D1: Kashgar → North shore of Baisha Lake → Stay at Muyun Camp by Karakul Lake
📅 D2: Glacier Park → Tahaman Wetland → Panlong Ancient Trail → Taxkorgan
📅 D3: Bandier Blue Lake → Hongqilafu Border Gate → Kashgar