Driving the Karakoram Highway: Kashgar to Tashkurgan 🚗🏜️

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Some road trips are about the destination, but this one? It’s all about the journey. The drive from Kashgar to Tashkurgan along the legendary Karakoram Highway is a ride through some of China’s most dramatic landscapes, where every turn reveals something new—windswept deserts, rugged canyons, and snow-covered peaks that stretch into the clouds.

Since Tashkurgan sits in a border zone, foreign travelers need a permit—but don’t worry, it’s easy to arrange in Kashgar. Once you’re on the road, it’s nothing but wide-open spaces and jaw-dropping scenery. One moment, you’re cruising past the red cliffs of Ghez Canyon, the next, you’re staring at Karakul Lake, a glassy blue oasis beneath the towering peaks of Muztagh Ata. 🏔️

By the time you reach Tashkurgan, the landscape shifts again—rolling grasslands, Tajik villages, and the ancient Stone Fortress, a relic of the Silk Road days. This trip isn’t just about getting from A to B—it’s about feeling small in the best way possible, surrounded by nature at its most powerful. If you love the open road, this is one drive you won’t forget. 🚙✨

Post by Wolfisland | Feb 27, 2025