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| Kunlun Mountain Exploring |
| Kunlun Mountains is in the south of Xinjiang .Through this
route you will visit many parts of southern Xinjiang and pass
the largest city in southern Xinjiang ---Korla . From there
we pass by the Rongqiang and enter into the Altun Mountain Nature
Reserve .It is located between the southern slope of the Altun
Mountains and the juncture of Xinjiang and Tibet, with the Kumbayan
Mountain and the Qinghai province on the east ,and southeastern
corner of Qiemo County on the west ,the reserve covers an area
of about 50 thousand sq.kms., with an average elevation of 4,000
meters ,the biggest and the highest in China .The reserve is
sparsely populated ,but over 60 species of plants have been
found dwelling there. Among them 7 species of animals are listed
as Class I protected animals and 11 listed as Class II. In the
reserve the primeval environment is nearly completely preserved
,and so it is valuable in scientific research and exploration
.In order to explore the great grand Kunlun Mountains you may
have 3 choices to choose ,each has its own particular character
providing you different feelings and scenery . The most attraction
for many tourists who like the high peak mountaineering are
among them .Muztagh peak lies at the south edge of Altun Mountain
Nature Reserve .In the area around Muztagh peak about 20 square
kilometers, there are 16 snow capped peaks over 6000 meters
above sea level and around these peaks lie glaciers , covering
an area of more than 700sq.km. Down to the valleys there are
many lakes nestling in the green pastures. This is a land of
rare animals: snow leopards ,brown bears, lynxes ,snow pheasants
Marco Polo sheep and wild yaks .The Base Camp for climbing Muztagh
is at a place of 5200 meters above the sea level . And another
peak you won't miss that is Mushi.You can trek with donkeys
to Base Camp of Mushi peak ,situated between Hotan and Qira
county ,is the middle part of Kunlun Mountain Range . This area
is famous for its well ----developed glaciers, resources of
the two large rivers in southern part of Xinjiang :Yulongkashgar
River and Qira River. The Mushi peak ,6638 meters above the
sea level ,has been conquered by mountaineers . |
| Kunlun
Mountain Exploring |
| Highlight
A: East Kunlun Exploring |
| Day |
Line |
Lodging |
| D1 |
Urumqi start to Korla by jeep . |
Hotel |
| D2 |
Drive to Ruoqiang |
Hotel |
| D3-D20 |
Drive to Altun Nature Reserve exploring
the Aqik Lake and Aryak Lake ,observe wild animals .
The average altitude is 3500 meters above sea level
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Camping |
| D21-D22 |
Drive back to Qiemo. |
Hotel |
| D23-D25 |
Drive back to Urumqi
via Niya along desert Highway. |
Hotel |
| D26 |
Exit |
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| Highlight
B: Central Kunlun Exploring |
| Day |
Line |
Lodging |
| D1 |
Urumqi jeep drive to Korla |
Hotel |
| D2 |
Drive to Niya along Desert Highway |
Hotel |
| D3-D20 |
Drive to central Kunlum
exploring Mt Muztagh and Mt Sicha ,observe wild
animals and Nature Lakes |
Camping |
| D21-D22 |
Drive back to Qiemo |
Hotel |
| D23-D25 |
Drive back to Urumqi |
Hotel |
| D26 |
Exit |
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| Highlight
C: West Kunlun Trekking |
| Day |
Line |
Lodging |
| D1 |
Urumqi fly to Hotan |
Hotel |
| D2 |
Drive to Pulu Village |
Camping |
| D3-D4 |
Trekking with donkeys
to Base Camp of Mushi shan peak |
Camping |
| D5-D20 |
Trekking to Kaliya Shankou exploring
West Kunlun |
Camping |
| D21-D22 |
Trekking back to PuluVillage |
Camping |
| D23 |
Drive back to Hotan |
Hotel |
| D24 |
Fly back to Urumqi |
Hotel |
| D25
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Exit |
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