Karakul Lake Archives

People at the Crossroads: Highlights of Kashgar

Kashgar, an ancient Silk Road gateway tucked into China’s far west corner, doesn’t boast a huge number of tourist attractions. But for me, it was a city brought to life by its people. - a place steeped in Uyghur culture.

Incredible Karakul Lake: Adventures on the Karakoram Highway

February 21, 2014 March 21, 2018China, Silk Roadchina, Jay Tindall, Karakoram Highway, Karakul Lake, kashgar, Kashi, Kyrgyz, Muztagh-Ata, Pamir Plateau, silk road, yurt

I’ve dreamt of taking a road trip along the Karakoram Highway since the early 90s. The road, which connects China to Pakistan, winds its way through the majestic, snowcapped Karakoram Mountain Range. On a recent trip to Kashgar, China’s westernmost city, I finally got my chance.