Xinjiang: Pamir Plateau, Nov 2024

After obtaining our border passes in Kashgar, we head towards Pamir Plateau which I am told has the most magnificent scenery in Xinjiang.  Pamir Plateau (帕米尔高原) spans Tajikistan, China, and Afghanistan.  Pamir translates to “Roof of the World” in Tajik.  The ancient Silk Road passed through here and was once called Mount Buzhou.  The plateau […]