Karakul Lake
Yesterday did a one day trip to Karakul Lake which is towards the border area. The scenery very very good. A mixture of dry arid rocky landscapes backed by huge snowcapped mountains. As you get nearer there are various lakes covered by ice and sparsely populated by people of the central asian republics ( I cannot remember of hand which but seemed friendly ) often living in white yurts and the occasional camels and donkeys.
Karakul lake itself a turquoise coloured laked backed by high snow capped mountains. Pretty enough but in an area of stunning beauty probably no more so than the journey there. Overall a great day out. In warmer conditions would be nice to stay overnight but even on a sunny day bitterly cold – winter approaching !!.
Tomorrow make a return journey but continue onto Tashkurgan which is at the border of Pakistan and the infamous Karakoum Highway – sadly no visas issued in Kashgar and it now closes for the winter but it would be good to continue…
Tags: China, Travel
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