A glance is one less chance! A must-visit in this lifetime! The "Father of Glaciers" on the Pamir Plateau

🏔️ At an altitude of 4,680 meters, the Glacier Viewing Platform lets you touch the millennia-old blue ice with your fingertips, sending a chill straight to your brain—this is not Antarctica, but the Mustagh Ata Glacier Park on the Pamir Plateau in Xinjiang! 🐎 Tibetan herders riding slowly on horseback surrounded by snow-capped mountains, the orange sunset reflected on the surface of Karakul Lake—every frame looks like a palette spilled by the gods. Latest Tickets and Transportation 🎫 Glacier Park: Ticket + shuttle bus = 92 RMB/person (discounted ticket 71.5 RMB), shuttle bus operating hours 10:30-18:30 (one trip every hour) Karakul Lake: Ticket 45 RMB. Border Pass: Free processing at Kashgar RV Camp! Clearly write "Taxkorgan + Muji Township" (ID card required) 🚗 Transportation: 4-hour private car from Kashgar, stopping at Baisha Lake and Subash Daban along the way. ⚠️ Self-driving note: G314 National Highway has many curves, and Muji Township has gravel roads requiring an off-road vehicle. Top 3 Legendary Experiences 1. 🏔️ Glacier Hiking - 🚶‍♂️ Shuttle bus endpoint → 1.2 km boardwalk to the glacier, horseback riding available for altitude sickness (one way 100 RMB) - 🎯 Blue ice caves + ice towers within reach, must check in at the 4,688-meter altitude stone tablet - 🚫 No entry for those over 70! Prepare oxygen tanks (30 RMB in the park), glucose, and thick down jackets 2. 🌅 Karakul Lake’s Magical Color Reflections - 🌈 Lake surface changes color with the light: emerald green at noon → orange-red at dusk → snow peaks reflected like a giant oil painting - 📸 Free photo spot: Navigate to "Aigerjik Yak Pasture" to avoid ticket lines and capture the full panorama 3. 🌄 Golden Mountain Sunrise Strike - 🕒 Subash Service Area: Stake out after 18:30 for Mustagh Ata + Kongur Tagh peaks glowing gold together - 🏕️ Muyun Camp: Stay by Karakul Lake with snow-capped mountain views from your window, enjoy yak meat hotpot under the starry sky Accommodation Recommendations 🏠 Taxkorgan Homestays: Stay in Tibetan-style courtyards (Kaitu Hotel/Qogir Hotel) ⛺ Muyun Camp: Tents/lake view rooms by Karakul Lake, facing the snow mountains (book 1 month in advance!) Pitfall Avoidance Guide 🛡️ Altitude Sickness Prevention: Don’t wash your hair 3 days before entering the glacier! Bring ibuprofen + slow down your pace 🌤️ Weather: Give up on the glacier immediately if it’s cloudy (high risk of closure), head straight to Karakul Lake for light and shadow 🔍 Hidden Activity: Walk the G314 National Highway Subash Daban viewing platform for free, perfect for road trip photos. 🌟 Ultimate Tip: Wear bright colors! Against the glacier’s blue and white background, red/yellow jackets will make you stand out like a legend. Latest Route Recommendations: 📅 D1: Kashgar → North shore of Baisha Lake → Stay at Muyun Camp by Karakul Lake 📅 D2: Glacier Park → Tahaman Wetland → Panlong Ancient Trail → Taxkorgan 📅 D3: Bandier Blue Lake → Hongqilafu Border Gate → Kashgar