Karakuri Lake

Situated at the foot of Mount Muztagata, Karakuri Lake lies about 191 kilometers (about 120 miles) from Kashgar. Covering an area of 10 square kilometers, Karakuri Lake is about 30 meters deep with an altitude of 3,600 meters which is an alpine glacial erosion lake famous for its reflection of snow mountains around. With grassland, sheep, cows and mountains decorated, Karakuri Lake is a great place to relax.

The lake is surrounded by a series of mountains, such as Mount Muztagata and Kongur Shan. At the lakefront, there is grassland with roaming flocks and herds. At dawn, Karakuri Lake looks as pure as a jade mirror. When the sun rises, it changes colors in the course of a few minutes from mauve to golden and then to light pink. The snow-covered mountain, green grass and livestock form reflections in the mirror-like water, creating a fair and charming picture.

Besides the beauty of itself, mountains around do enhance the beauty of Karakuri Lake. With Muztaga Peak, Kongur Peak and Kongurjiubie Peak surrounding, Karakuri Lake shows a different beauty from other alpine lake. Muztaga Peak is the nearest peak to Karakuri Lake which is praised as Father of Iceberg for its snow cap mountain top and glaciers which looks like white hair and white beard of an old man. Kongur Peak and Kongurjiubie Peak are sister peaks which are the highest and second highest peaks of western Kunlun Mountain that attracted many climbers The reflection of these two peaks is said to be two nice sisters getting dress and putting on make-up in the mirror of Karakuri.

Moreover, there are yurts and frame houses of Tajik ethnic group providing rooms and board for visitors at the lakeside. You can also go out on the small rafts and enjoy yourselves in the scenic area. A reception center there facilitates rentals, yachts, camels, horses etc. in accordance with your needs. In addition, if you want to climb mountains, the encampment for mountaineering can allow you to fulfill your wish.

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