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🚗 Want to start from Kashgar and easily explore Tashkurgan and Baisha Lake? Choosing an experienced driver familiar with the road conditions for custom car rental is a popular choice among tourists. This route offers magnificent scenery along the way, but requires high driving skills. Custom car rental allows you to focus more on enjoying the views.
🗺 ️ Route Details:Kashgar ⇌ Tashkurgan ⇌ Baisha Lake
1. Route Overview
Core Section:Kashgar City → Oytak Red Mountain → Baisha Lake → Karakul Lake → Tahman Wetland → Tashkurgan County (Tashkurgan).
Total Distance:One-way about 290-300 km, along G314 National Highway.
Driving Time:One-way about 5-7 hours, excluding stops. It is recommended to split into a 2-day itinerary for a better experience.
2. Highlights Along the Way
Oytak Red Mountain:The first stop entering the Pamir Plateau, with striking red rock formations in the Gobi desert, ideal for photo stops.
Baisha Lake (Baisha Mountain):A ‘sand and water wonder’ on the plateau, with silver-white sand dunes meeting the azure lake. There is a free viewing spot on the north bank, or you can enter the scenic area for a closer look.
Karakul Lake:The ‘Black Lake’, with water colors changing with the weather. Across the lake is the ‘Father of Icebergs’, Muztagh Ata (elevation 7,546 meters). On clear days, you can capture clear reflections of the snowy mountain.
🚗 Want to start from Kashgar and easily explore Tashkurgan and Baisha Lake? Choosing an experienced driver familiar with the road conditions for custom car rental is a popular choice among tourists. This route offers magnificent scenery along the way, but requires high driving skills. Custom car rental allows you to focus more on enjoying the views.Tahman Wetland:Known as the ‘Green Gem Necklace of the Pamir Plateau’, with an S-shaped river winding through the wetland, an ideal spot for sunrise and sunset viewing.
Tashkurgan County (Tashkurgan):One of the westernmost counties in China, with an average elevation of about 3,000 meters. Near the county, there are the Stone City ruins and the Golden Grassland Wetland, where you can experience the vicissitudes of the ancient Silk Road and the tranquility of the plateau wetland.
3. Best Season
Recommended Season:May to October. From June to August, the grasslands are green and wildflowers bloom; from September to October, the autumn colors are vibrant and the weather is stable.
Winter Reminder:Some high-altitude sections may be closed due to snow, so check road and weather conditions before traveling.
🗓 ️ Itinerary Reference
1. Kashgar ⇌ Tashkurgan ⇌ Baisha Lake 2-Day 1-Night Classic Route
Day 1:Kashgar → Baisha Lake → Karakul Lake → Tashkurgan
Morning:Depart from Kashgar, drive west along G314 National Highway, and enjoy the scenery of Oytak Red Mountain.
Noon:Arrive at Baisha Lake, take photos at the viewing platform or by the lake, about 40-60 minutes.
🗺️ Route Details: Kashgar ⇌ Tashkurgan ⇌ Baisha LakeAfternoon:Head to Karakul Lake to view the reflection of Muztagh Ata, about 40-60 minutes. Then pass by Tahman Wetland, with a brief stop at the viewing platform. Arrive in Tashkurgan in the evening and check into the hotel.
Day 2:Tashkurgan → Panlong Ancient Road → Bandir Blue Lake → Kashgar
Morning:Head to Panlong Ancient Road, experience the ‘600+ S-curves’ mountain road, and take photos at the viewing platform.
Noon:Pass by Bandir Blue Lake, admire the gem-like plateau lake.
Afternoon:Return to Kashgar along the same route or via other scenic sections, ending the trip.
2. Kashgar ⇌ Tashkurgan ⇌ Baisha Lake 3-Day 2-Night In-Depth Route
Day 1:Kashgar → Baisha Lake → Muji Volcano Crater → Tashkurgan
Based on the classic route, add a visit to Muji Volcano Crater to enjoy the unique volcanic landscape and grassland scenery (opening status subject to the day’s announcement at the scenic area).
Day 2:Tashkurgan → Stone City + Golden Grassland → Tahman Wetland → Tashkurgan
Visit the Stone City ruins and Golden Grassland Wetland in the morning, watch the sunset at Tahman Wetland in the afternoon, with a more relaxed pace.
1. Route OverviewDay 3:Tashkurgan → Panlong Ancient Road → Bandir Blue Lake → Kashgar
Same as the second day of the 2-day tour, complete the visit to the highlights of the Pamir Plateau and return to Kashgar.
💰 Cost Reference
1. Custom Car Rental Cost
The following are reference prices for 2026. Actual costs are affected by factors such as vehicle type, season, and itinerary length, subject to the contract.
| Vehicle Type | Reference Price/Day | Suitable Number of People |
Explore northern and southern Xinjiang without worry, with professional custom car rental and customized free travel. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency landline hotline: 0991-8866234, exclusive customer service manager Zhang Jing phone: 181-3962-2233 (WeChat same number, can be added).
| :— | :— | :— |
| 7-Seat Minivan | 1500–2000 RMB | 4–6 people |
| 9–15-Seat Minibus | 1200–1800 RMB | 7–14 people |
| 18–19-Seat Minibus | Price negotiable | 15–18 people |
Core Section: Kashgar City → Oytak Red Mountain → Baisha Lake → Karakul Lake → Tahman Wetland → Tashkurgan County (Tashkurgan). | 37–38-Seat Bus | Price negotiable | 30+ people |
| 55-Seat Bus | Price negotiable | 40+ people |
Cost usually includes:Vehicle usage fee, fuel, tolls, driver service fee.
Cost usually does not include:Driver’s meals and accommodation (can be negotiated with the travel agency), scenic area tickets, personal expenses.
Friendly Reminder:The above quotes are reference vehicle prices. The specific vehicle price is subject to the customer service quote!
2. Other Costs
Ticket Reference:Baisha Lake about 40 RMB, Karakul Lake about 45 RMB, Stone City + Golden Grassland combo ticket about 50 RMB, Muztagh Ata Glacier Park (ticket + shuttle bus) about 90 RMB. Subject to the day’s price at the scenic area.
Total Per Person Budget Reference:
2-Day 1-Night:About 800–1500 RMB per person (excluding round-trip transportation to Kashgar).
3-Day 2-Night:About 1200–2000 RMB per person (excluding round-trip transportation to Kashgar).
Total Distance: One-way about 290-300 km, along G314 National Highway.📞 Booking and Consultation
You can consult and book custom car rental services from Kashgar to Tashkurgan and Baisha Lake through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Consultation Phone/WeChat:181-3962-2233
Consultation Content:
Confirm travel dates and itinerary length.
Choose the appropriate vehicle type based on the number of people.
Understand included and excluded cost items.
Confirm permit processing matters (recommended to process in Kashgar in advance).
Consult about accommodation standards and dining recommendations.
Contract Signing:After the itinerary is confirmed, sign a formal travel contract with the travel agency to clarify the rights and obligations of both parties.
Driving Time: One-way about 5-7 hours, excluding stops. It is recommended to split into a 2-day itinerary for a better experience.💡 Friendly Reminder
1. Document Preparation
A permit is required to travel to Tashkurgan. It can be processed in advance at your place of household registration or locally in Kashgar. The travel agency can also assist with processing.
2. Altitude Sickness
Tashkurgan is at an elevation of about 3,000 meters, with some sections exceeding 4,000 meters. Avoid strenuous activities when first arriving at high altitude, drink plenty of water, and ensure good sleep. You can bring a portable oxygen canister for emergencies.
3. Clothing and Sun Protection
The plateau weather is changeable. Even in summer, prepare a windproof jacket. Sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat, and lip balm are recommended items.
4. Respect Local Customs
Tashkurgan is a multi-ethnic area. Please respect the living habits and folk culture of local residents. Ask for permission before photographing others.
5. Itinerary Changes
In case of severe weather, road closures, or other force majeure factors, both parties can negotiate to make reasonable changes to the itinerary.
For Xinjiang tourism, choose Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Custom car rental travel is worry-free and reliable. Landline: 0991-8866234. Customer service manager Zhang Jing phone: 181-3962-2233.
