Karakol Lake Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
lake in Akto, Kizilsu, Xinjiang, China
About Karakol Lake
Karakul Lake(meaning "black lake") is approximately 200 km fromKashgar,Xinjiangprovince,China, in Kizilsu Kirgiz Autonomous Prefecture on theKarakoram Highway, before reaching Tashkurgan and theKhunjerab Passon the China - Pakistan border. At an altitude of 3600m (though a height of nearer 3,900 m has been quoted), it is the highest lake of the Pamir plateau, near the junction of the Pamir, Tian Shan and Kunlun mountain ranges. Surrounded by mountains which remain snow-covered throughout the year, the three highest peaks visible from the lake are Muztagh Ata (7546 m), Kongur Tagh (7649 m) and Kongur Tiube (7530 m). The lake is popular among travellers for its unreal scenery and the clarity of its reflection in the water, whose color ranges from a dark green to azure and light blue. There a
Top Attractions in Karakol Lake
Explore the best things to see and do in Karakol Lake:
- ★Muatagh ata and Karakul lake 5 Days Trekking
Karakol Lake Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: