How do you apply for a border pass?
Chinese residents can handle it at their place of household registration or at designated windows within the region with their ID cards; the process is different for foreign travelers, who should inform the reception of the locations during the booking stage for confirmation at each stop.
Common destinations that require a border pass: Tashkurgan direction (Pamir), Baihaba Village, and the Khunjerab direction. Chinese residents can apply at the exit and entry administration office in their place of household registration or at designated counters within Xinjiang using their ID card. There is a counter in Kashgar for issuing passes, and the host party can usually assist.
The procedures for foreign travelers are different from those for Chinese citizens. Some areas require prior approval—be sure to provide a complete itinerary during the booking stage, and have the host confirm each stop. Do not wait to handle it at the checkpoint on-site.