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Karakul Lake

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Karakoram Highway ,foot of Mushitage Peak The new road to Karakul lake is compeleted and is now all paved., Kashgar 844000 China
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Karakul Lake is a pristine alpine lake situated in the Pamir Mountains of Xinjiang, China. At an elevation of approximately 3,600 meters (11,811 feet), it offers breathtaking views of the surrounding snow-capped peaks, most notably Muztagh Ata. The lake's color shifts with the sunlight and location, creating a dynamic and picturesque landscape. The area is sparsely populated, with Kyrgyz nomadic communities maintaining a traditional lifestyle. Access to the lake is primarily via the Karakoram Highway, which is currently undergoing significant road construction, impacting travel times and conditions. Despite the challenging journey, Karakul Lake remains a popular destination for travelers seeking natural beauty and cultural immersion.

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GrazynaGorska
Kashgar
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If you visit this place, you won’t be able to believe your eyes, because this place is stunningly beautiful. The location is too pretty and the sights are breathtaking. It is a hot spot for tourists and is crowded by people during the main times but it is so much worth a visit. It is simply great.

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MarcelLowe
Kashgar
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It was one the greatest experiences we had. We loved the place and more than the place the people were simply amazing. The hospitality and the warmth provided to us was beyond expectation and we are forever grateful.

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KaterinaGasparova
Kashgar
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If you visit this place, you won’t be able to believe your eyes, because this place is stunningly beautiful. The location is too pretty and the sights are breathtaking. It is a hot spot for tourists and is crowded by people during the main times but it is so much worth a visit. It is simply great.

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PiiaKarppinen
Kashgar
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Visit this place and surround yourself with the magnificent nature and the glorious scenes of this amazing place. Wherever you look, you simply witness the breathtaking views and a great feeling of being in the middle of some kind of heaven.

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THorunnIvarsdottir
Kashgar
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Oh, well what an incredible place it is. The location, the stunning view and beauty of nature it offers gives you a sight to remember for a lifetime. This was my first visit to this place and I really really loved it here.

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MathijnHoltslag
Kashgar
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Our journey to this place was nothing less than a magnificent memory. This is the most beautiful place I have visited and stayed. I have never experienced luxury like that and the hospitality was top notch. I am still so grateful for all the people who hosted us and took us on an incredible journey.

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RagnaUlfarsdottir
Kashgar
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We had an unforgettable trip while visiting this amazing place. Everything from our stay, to people, hospitality, food, beautiful locations and views...it was just perfect. It was like we were living a dream vacation.

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JamieKay
Kashgar
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The hotel is very well built and is clean and nice.The room was big and cozy and comfortable and the views from the room are just stunning and beautiful. We got the beach view and it was amazing.

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EdvardMikaelsen
Kashgar
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This is a beautiful city which is so nice to visit. The location here is stunning and the views are beautiful. The city is blessed with a lot of ancient buildings and historic places which makes this place really beautiful and nice to go around. We really enjoyed this city and will definitely come back again.

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KimJosefsen
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It was one the greatest experiences we had. We loved the place and more than the place the people were simply amazing. The hospitality and the warmth provided to us was beyond expectation and we are forever grateful.

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QuintVlek
Kashgar
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If you visit this place, you will be mesmerized by the sheer beauty of this city. It's like everywhere you look, you end up with fantastic views of nature and pure gorgeous scenes. The holiday could not have been any more pretty and relaxing.. Our journey to this place was nothing less than a magnificent memory. This is the most beautiful place I have visited and stayed. I have never experienced luxury like that and the hospitality was top notch. I am still so grateful for all the people who hosted us and took us on an incredible journey.

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TonyLindholm
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This is an excellent restaurant which is the new opening in the town and also the talk of the town. The delicacies prepared here are awesome and delicious. The chefs have all come from outside and serve the best of gourmet food. It was exotic and tasty array of food and I highly recommend this place to everyone. Just awesome!!

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YuriYudin
Kashgar
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If you are visiting this [sight.name], this particular place should not be missed since it is the most iconic location and attraction. It is an interesting place which reflects a lot of the native culture and about the people of this city. It is beautiful and has a stunning location.. Our journey to this place was nothing less than a magnificent memory. This is the most beautiful place I have visited and stayed. I have never experienced luxury like that and the hospitality was top notch. I am still so grateful for all the people who hosted us and took us on an incredible journey.

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HanneDavidsen
Kashgar
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Our journey to this place was nothing less than a magnificent memory. This is the most beautiful place I have visited and stayed. I have never experienced luxury like that and the hospitality was top notch. I am still so grateful for all the people who hosted us and took us on an incredible journey.

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RobertBeekhuis
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This is an amazing place and a must see for all the visitors. It is adorned with beautiful interiors and historic walls. The stories of the past of this building are incredible and the view is just awesome.

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KaiDouglas
Kashgar
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Visit this place and surround yourself with the magnificent nature and the glorious scenes of this amazing place. Wherever you look, you simply witness the breathtaking views and a great feeling of being in the middle of some kind of heaven.

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GyorffyAlberta
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Our journey to this place was nothing less than a magnificent memory. This is the most beautiful place I have visited and stayed. I have never experienced luxury like that and the hospitality was top notch. I am still so grateful for all the people who hosted us and took us on an incredible journey.

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