| | Karakul LakeChinese Xinjiang
It is 190km from Kashgar on the Kara Koram Highway with the elevation of 3600m above sea level. It is on the lap of two giants, Muztagh Ata regarded "the father of ice mountains", Kongur reputated with more avalanche. It is rare highland lake in the world. By the lake, there are yurts and restaurants available for tourists to stop and over night. In a fine day You get a good view of Muz- Tagh Ata and Kongur and snow-cappad peaks, flocks of animals, grassland are all reflected in the water, wich looks majestic.
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The sights and touristic objects in Chinese Xinjiang:
Apak Hoja Tomb, Attractions Park, Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves, Emin (Imin) Minaret, Erdaogiao Bazaar, Flaming Mountains, Grape Valley, Hun Shan (Red Hill), Id Kah Mosque, Jiaohe settlement, Kashgar (Kashi), Kyariz (kariz) – old irrigation system, Mahmud Kashgari Tomb, Museum of Turfan History, Necropolis Astana, Safari Park (Tien Shan Reserve of Wildlife), Salt Lake, Settlement Gaochang, Several scenic areas near Urumqi, Sunday Market, Tashkurgan, The geographical center of Asia continent, Tien-shi Lake (Heaven Lake), Turpan, Tuyuk Village, Urumchi, Xinjiang State Museum | |
