Karakuri
Lake, known as the
father of glaciers,
sitting at an elevation
of 3600 meters (1,1808
feet), is located at the
foot of Mount Maztagata.
It is an unspoiled place
like Shangri-la for its
dramatic and spectacular
natural scenery. The
surface of the lake
reflects the
snow-covered peaks of
Mount Muztagata, which
towers in the
background. Hikes and
walks around here is a
kind of refreshing.
Especially in summer,
flowers bloom and the
air is fresh and
pleasant. However, it
can get very cold at
this altitude however,
so bring extra clothing
with you to keep warm.
An entire walk around
the lake need one day.
You can also spend more
time here, staying in
the Kazakh Yurts or
camping if you have your
own tent.
How to get there: Buses
leave daily at 8:30 a.m.
from the long distance
bus station in Kashgar.
Returning is simply to
flag down a passing
minibus on the road that
is heading in your
direction. |