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RE: TRAVELING TO XINJIANG

by kashgarguidecom 26 May 2012

HI: 1. For Kashgar part: One day city tour, you can visit Sunday market, old town, and other sites in the city. For other two remaining…
RE: Xinjiang Visa Options

by 889 25 May 2012

Though immigration control is at Tashkurgan, the actual border is miles away. Thus you haven't actually left China, or come even close…
Xinjiang Visa Options

by mclaytor 25 May 2012

Hello! I'm traveling in Xinjiang and have to either cross a border (I am an American with a multiple entry visa) or extend my visa at…
RE: Visit to Xinjiang from 12/6 to 30/6

by Farwest 17 May 2012

Hi Most of the time the weather in kashgar is perfect, very warm, very clean. But if you want to go to KKH,Karakul lake, Tashkurgan, its…
RE: Bicycle trip from Lahore to Kunjrabpass over KKH

by emmeff 17 May 2012

If you get the visa for China, you definitely can't cycle between the border and Tashkurgan -- you need to put your bike on the roof of…
RE: Qolma pass to china?

by fluffy_bunny 02 May 2012

#5 You _must_ apply for the Pakistani visa from your home country. While previously you could get visa on arrival at Tashkurgan, some…
RE: Pakistan Visa on arrival in Sost next week?

by emmeff 29 April 2012

You can't get onto the international bus without a visa for Pakistan, and you can't get off it until you cross the border into Pakistan…
RE: Pakistan Visa on arrival in Sost next week?

by emmeff 29 April 2012

You can't leave China without entering Pakistan, but with a tour guide you can pass the Chinese immigration post at Tashkurgan (90 km…
RE: Silk Road in China

by sammyboat89 24 April 2012

Your itinerary might be a tad ambitious, but overall I'm jealous! You have some really excellent cities lined up! Keep in mind train…
RE: Gilgit to TAshkent via Kashgar- How many days

by Trian 15 April 2012

Yes, you can fly to Gilgit.it's depands on the weather there. Gilgit - Sost: 1 - 1.5 days (depands on the road)(the boder will open to…
Islamabad to Kashgar special permit?

by danialw 13 April 2012

Hello everybody, I have been reading about a "special permit" needed by foreigners if they wish to visit Tashkurgan or Karakul Lake.…
RE: Gilgit to TAshkent via Kashgar- How many days

by emmeff 06 April 2012

Yes, you can fly to Gilgit. The only issue is that if the weather is bad the flight will get cancelled, and may not depart for a few days.…
Re: Do I need special permission to enter the Tajik Autonomous County?

by kashgartrip 03 April 2012

Hi there, As my experiences, it is better to take bus from Tashkurgan to Pakistan sost. It is very cheap. It is only 225 RMB for one person…
RE: pakistan to kashgar with stop at Tashkurgan & Kara Lake

by danglik 03 April 2012

If you travel only to Tashkorgan you need permit from local travel agent. if you buy bus tickets from Kashgar to Sost, you can show your…
RE: pakistan to kashgar with stop at Tashkurgan & Kara Lake

by Nagan 02 April 2012

Hello! We are planning a trip from Kashgar to Sost (Pakistan) through the Khunjerab Pass in early May. At "Wikitravel" I found information…
Epic adventure from UK to Australia

by fschack 22 March 2012

Dear sir/madam My friend and I wish to cycle from the UK to Australia, starting late June this year. We plan to cycle to Baku , Azerbaija…
RE: Xinjiang Itinerary: 16-30 April - need advice!

by mass802 21 March 2012

Four points: [1] I liked Yarkand a lot. BTW, the cemetary is next to the yellow mosque (can't remember its name) - and I wouldn't recomm…
Re: KKH or Leh-Manali?

by abroadabroad 21 March 2012

kkh. I've done both. no comparison. India is full of belching trucks and dust. Pakistan is gorgeous. You do have to bus from Tashkurgan…
RE: Xinjiang Itinerary: 16-30 April - need advice!

by ilyaz 21 March 2012

Oh yes, thanks, t's typo after I was updating initial itinerary: I think it's clearer if I start from Chengdu where we'll be landed:…
Re: KKH or Leh-Manali?

by anuprem 20 March 2012

We did Leh-Manali in 2008/September. Flew fom Delhi to Leh (AirIndia or something, 100€), and, after a couple of days of aclimasation,…
money entering thru Pakistan on KKH

by buckmab 17 March 2012

Hi, I'll be traveling the KKH to China and want to stop at Kara Kul lake. I'm wondering about exchanging/getting Chinese money before…
RE: pakistan to kashgar with stop at Tashkurgan & Kara Lake

by kashgartrip 13 March 2012

Hi there, Yes, you are right. It is easy to visit and stop at Karakul lake from your Pakistan trip to Kashgar. I think it is better to…
Re: pakistan to kashgar with stop at Tashkurgan & Kara Lake

by buckmab 13 March 2012

Thanks for the information. It sounds like it should be easy to visit the lake and the area. mickey
Re: pakistan to kashgar with stop at Tashkurgan & Kara Lake

by uighur3 12 March 2012

Hi there , when you come from Pakistan side you do not need permit to visit the karakul lake . You can take a bus from Tashkorgan to…
RE: pakistan to kashgar with stop at Tashkurgan & Kara Lake

by uighurbiz 12 March 2012

Hi there it is not required to get the permits for Tashkurgan and to visit Kara Kul Lake if you come from Pakistan site, and also you…