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Pamir China-Pakistan Friendship Road 5 days
5 days · Kashgar In and Out

Pamir China-Pakistan Friendship Road 5 days

Baisha Lake · Shitou City · Hongqilapu Direction

Reference Price

$890from / person

  • Purely for fun, no shopping
  • The itinerary can be slightly adjusted
  • Includes ticket reservation service
Number of people in a groupTwo people make a pair
IntensityMedium
Best seasonApricot blossoms in May, golden grass in September
TrafficBusiness vehicle charter
AccommodationTower County Hotel
Departure MonthApril–November

Prices vary between peak and off-peak seasons; the following order confirmation shall prevail · Tickets for highlands and peak seasons need to be booked in advance

Itinerary Details

All routes are for reference only, the actual route is subject to the explanation of customer service

Three days and two nights on the plateau section + one day in Kashgar, covering all the highlights of National Highway 314 in one go. Note that Tashkurgan County is at an altitude of 3,200 meters.

Day-by-day itinerary5 days in total · daily destination, meals, accommodation and transport

Expand day by day; click a title to collapse. Itinerary for reference and may be adjusted for weather and traffic.

  1. D1Gathering in Kashgar

    DestinationAncient City · Aitigar

    Meals
    Self-sufficient in meals
    Accommodation
    Ancient city
    Transport
    Private car airport/train station pickup
    Distance
    within the city
    Daily detailKashgar meeting: Old Town + Id Kah Mosque.
    Today's focus is mainly on gathering and adapting to the city. The guide will hold a sign to pick you up at the airport/station; the specific transfer time will be based on the flight information.
  2. DestinationKashgar—Baiyang Lake—Karakul Lake—Muztagh Peak

    Meals
    Breakfast (hotel) | Lunch and dinner on your own
    Accommodation
    Tower County
    Transport
    Business vehicle charter
    Distance
    Subject to charter arrangement
    Daily detailKashgar—Basha Lake—Karakul Lake—Muztagh Peak.
    Accommodation that night is arranged in Taxian. After check-in, you can have free time; the departure time the next day should be confirmed with the driver-guide the night before.
  3. DestinationShitou City Sunrise—Jincao Beach—Panlong Ancient Trail—Wacha Township

    Meals
    Breakfast (hotel) | Lunch and dinner on your own
    Accommodation
    Tower County
    Transport
    Business vehicle charter
    Distance
    Subject to charter arrangement
    Daily detailSunrise at Stone City—Jincao Beach—Panlong Ancient Trail—Waqia Township.
    Depart 40 minutes before sunrise to secure a spot, return to the hotel for breakfast after shooting; in winter, keep camera batteries warm. Accommodation that night is arranged in Taxian, after check-in enjoy free activities; confirm the departure time for the next day with the driver-guide the night before.
  4. DestinationTacheng County — Tahaman Wetland — Return to Kashgar

    Meals
    Breakfast (hotel) | Lunch and dinner on your own
    Accommodation
    Ancient city
    Transport
    Business vehicle charter
    Distance
    Subject to charter arrangement
    Daily detailTashkurgan County – Takhman Wetland – Return to Kashgar.
    Accommodation that night is arranged in the old city, with free activities after check-in; the departure time the next day will be confirmed with the driver-guide the night before.
  5. DestinationMorning Scene of Kashgar Old Town — Seeing Off at the Airport

    Meals
    Breakfast (hotel) | Lunch and dinner on your own
    Accommodation
    Transport
    Business vehicle charter
    Distance
    Subject to charter arrangement
    Daily detailMorning Scene of Kashgar Old Town — Seeing Off at the Airport.

Daily Itinerary

  • D1 Gather in Kashgar: Ancient City + Id Kah Mosque, overnight in the Ancient City.
  • D2 Kashgar — Baisar Lake — Karakul Lake — Muztagh Peak, overnight in Taxkorgan.
  • D3 Sunrise at Stone City — Golden Grass Beach — Panlong Ancient Road — Waqia Township, overnight in Taxkorgan.
  • D4 Taxkorgan — Taheman Wetland — Return to Kashgar, overnight in the Ancient City.
  • D5 Morning scenery of Kashgar Old Town — Airport transfer.

Two relaxed nights on the plateau; during apricot blossom season (April), D3 is changed to visit the Apricot Blossom Village in the Tashkurgan Valley.

Costs include

Full transportation with driver-guide, accommodation within the itinerary, scenic spot tickets, breakfast, insurance, and oxygen on the vehicle.

Cost not included

Major transportation, meals, border permit handling fees, optional items, single room supplement.

Booking Reminder

A border pass is required; movement in the plateau section is slow, with oxygen available in the vehicle; the open status of the Khunjerab Pass section is subject to the daily announcement.

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