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, 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.
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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, 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.