A glance is one less chance! A must-visit in this lifetime! The "Father of Glaciers" on the Pamir Plateau
by Rivera Amanda Mandy
Jul 4, 2025
Mustagh Glacier Overview🔥
No. 1 Glacier: Professional Level Challenge!
Known as the "Living Fossil of Glaciers"🧊
Suitable for professional mountaineers
Difficulty level: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
No. 2 Glacier: Most Beautiful Scenery!
Top choice for social media check-ins📸
1 hour drive one way + 1.5 km hike
Scenery rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
(This time we went to No. 2 Glacier! Let’s go!)
No. 3 Glacier: Blue Ice Secret Realm!
Hides a mysterious plateau lake💙
Drive is slightly longer than No. 2 but hike is shorter
Special experience: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
No. 4 Glacier: Beginner’s First Choice!
Official scenic area Mustagh Glacier Park🎫
Spectacular ice wall up close
Convenience level: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
📌Must-visit No. 2 Glacier Guide:
📍Location: Kashgar Region, Xinjiang
⏰Best time to visit: June to September
🚗Transportation: Recommended to charter a car or self-drive
👕Clothing guide: Windproof warm jacket + hiking boots
📸Photo tips: Ice tower forest is stunning! Wide-angle lens recommended
💡Tips:
- Prepare sufficient oxygen (altitude 5000+ meters)
- Pay attention to sun protection and cold resistance
- Protect the environment, do not litter
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