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Karakoram Highway

Xinjiang Uygur · China

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Keep driving to White Sand Lake (Baisha Lake). The lake water is clear and blue while the sand dunes are snow-white, forming a unique landscape. Walk along the lakeside, enjoy the beautiful view of the lake and mountains, and take pictures.

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  1. 1Karakoram Highway

    Welcome to the N-35, better known to the world as the Karakoram Highway, or the K-K-H. You are embarking on a journey along what is frequently called the 'Eighth Wonder of the World.' This 1,300-kilometer engineering marvel is a…

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  2. 2The Price of Progress: Construction and Sacrifice

    Our journey begins with a somber reflection on the construction of this 'Friendship Highway.' As we drive through the lower sections near Besham and Abbottabad, notice the sheer cliffs that the road is carved into. Between 1959…

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  3. 3The Junction of Giants: Three Mountain Ranges

    We now arrive at one of the most geographically significant spots on earth: the junction of three major mountain ranges. Stand at the monument near the Indus River and look around. …

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  4. 4Gilgit: The Capital of the North

    Welcome to Gilgit, the bustling capital of the Northern Areas and a historic hub on the Silk Road. Situated at the confluence of the Gilgit and Hunza Rivers, this city has been a vital trading post for centuries. …

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  5. 5Attabad Lake: Beauty from Catastrophe

    In January 2010, the landscape of the Karakoram changed forever. A massive landslide at Attabad blocked the Hunza River, creating a natural dam. …

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  6. 6Hunza Valley: Paradise on Earth

    Continuing north, we enter the Hunza Valley, often described as 'Paradise on Earth.' This valley was an independent kingdom for centuries, only joining Pakistan in 1974. The people here, the Burusho, are famous for their…

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  7. 7Passu and the Cathedral: Glaciers and Spires

    As we head toward the upper reaches of Hunza, the landscape becomes increasingly dramatic. We arrive at the village of Passu, famous for two things: the Passu Glacier and the Passu Cathedral. …

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  8. 8Khunjerab Pass: The Roof of the World

    We have reached the final and highest point of the Karakoram Highway: the Khunjerab Pass. At 4,693 meters above sea level, this is the highest paved border crossing in the world. …

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  9. 9Closing

    As we descend from the heights of the Khunjerab Pass and look back at the winding path of the Karakoram Highway, we are struck by the sheer scale of what we have experienced. This road is more than just a feat of engineering; it…

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위치Xinjiang Uygur · China
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이야기 구간9
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