Baisakhu Lake Karakul Lake One Day Charter Total Price, Taxian Short Distance Private Custom Price List

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🚗 2026 Pamir Plateau short-distance travel practical reference:Bai Sha Lake + Karakul Lake one-day customized car rental & Tashkurgan short-distance customized price list
📝 Detailed introduction to routes and destinations
Both Bai Sha Lake and Karakul Lake are located along the G314 national highway from Kashgar to the Pamir Plateau, making them top choices for many short-distance travelers. In 2026, the opening hours for both attractions are 8:00-20:00 daily. The reference ticket price for Bai Sha Lake is 80 RMB/person, and for Karakul Lake, it is 45 RMB/person. Specific ticket prices are subject to the day’s official announcement at the scenic spots.
Bai Sha Lake is surrounded by greenish-white sand dunes with a fine texture, showing a soft light yellow luster under sunlight, contrasting with the blue lake water for rich visual layers. The scenic area features a wooden boardwalk around the lake, making walking tours easy, with multiple viewing platforms along the way, ideal for stopping and taking photos. Karakul Lake is backed by Muztagh Ata Peak. On clear days, the reflection of the snow mountain falls completely on the lake surface. Under varying light conditions at different times, the lake displays colors like deep blue, light blue, and dark green. There are gentle meadows around the lake for leisurely walks. Along the route, you can also see high-altitude snow mountains like Kongur Tagh and Kongur Jiubie Peak. The highway offers wide views, allowing you to stop anytime to capture different plateau landscapes.

🚗 2026 Pamir Plateau short-distance travel practical reference: Bai Sha Lake + Karakul Lake one-day customized car rental & Tashkurgan short-distance customized price listTraveling in this direction requires applying for a border management pass in advance. You can apply for free at the Kashgar City Government Service Center with valid identification documents. The review period is usually 1-2 working days. Specific application requirements are subject to the local policy announced on the day. The plateau area has high altitude. Before traveling, it is recommended to prepare windproof and warm outerwear, high-SPF sunscreen, sunglasses, and common anti-altitude sickness medications. During the tour, try to move slowly and avoid strenuous exercise to prevent discomfort.
🗓 ️ Simple itinerary reference
Below is a reference itinerary for the Bai Sha Lake + Karakul Lake one-day tour. Stop durations can be flexibly adjusted based on the group’s physical condition and photography needs:
✅ 8:30-9:00 AM: Pick-up service within Kashgar city area. After placing an order, staff will send travel notifications. The driver will contact passengers before 10:00 PM the day before departure to confirm pick-up time and location. On the travel day, please bring valid identification documents and the border pass.
✅ 9:00-11:30 AM: Drive along the China-Pakistan Friendship Highway to the Pamir Plateau. The road conditions are stable throughout. Stops can be made anytime along the way for sightseeing based on passenger needs. This section gradually increases altitude at a gentle pace, helping the body adapt to the plateau environment.

📝 Detailed introduction to routes and destinations✅ 11:30 AM-1:30 PM: Visit Bai Sha Lake scenic area. First, stop at the north shore viewing platform for photos, then enter the core south shore area. Walk along the wooden boardwalk to the lakeside. Stop duration can be flexibly adjusted based on photography needs. There are rest benches in the scenic area for breaks.
✅ 1:30-2:00 PM: Lunch break. You can choose to eat at restaurants within the Bai Sha Lake scenic area or consume pre-prepared dry food and drinking water. The scenic area offers various ethnic cuisines, but Chinese food options are relatively limited, so preparation in advance is recommended.
✅ 2:00-2:30 PM: Drive to Karakul Lake. Along the way, you can view Kongur Jiubie Peak and Kongur Tagh from the car. The nine connected peaks are snow-covered year-round, looking like scattered white hats from a distance, with high visual recognition.
✅ 2:30-5:30 PM: Visit Karakul Lake scenic area. Walk slowly along the lakeside path, facing Muztagh Ata Peak. On clear days, you can capture photos of the snow mountain and lake together. There are also specialty food stalls in the scenic area for purchase as needed.
✅ 5:30-8:00 PM: Return to Kashgar city. Due to uncertain factors like traffic conditions and weather changes, the return time may vary. It is not recommended to book transportation tickets leaving Kashgar on the same day to avoid delays.

Guo Jing from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, a senior travel specialist with 10 years of experience in Xinjiang tourism, focuses on one-stop services for customized car rentals, carpooling, and group tours in Xinjiang. 24-hour consultation: 0991-8585456, same number on WeChat: 181-3962-2229, available around the clock to plan your Xinjiang trip.
Both Bai Sha Lake and Karakul Lake are located along the G314 national highway from Kashgar to the Pamir Plateau, making them top choices for many short-distance travelers. In 2026, the opening hours for both attractions are 8:00-20:00 daily. The reference ticket price for Bai Sha Lake is 80 RMB/person, and for Karakul Lake, it is 45 RMB/person. Specific ticket prices are subject to the day’s official announcement at the scenic spots.If you choose a Tashkurgan short-distance customized itinerary, you can add more stops on this basis, such as Panlong Ancient Road, Stone City Ruins, and Golden Grassland Wetland. The itinerary pace can be adjusted based on travel duration, with 1-3 day short-distance customizations flexibly combinable.
💴 Price explanation
In 2026, the reference price for a one-day customized car rental for Bai Sha Lake + Karakul Lake starts from 1,080 RMB, corresponding to a 5-seat comfortable SUV, suitable for 2-4 people. If choosing a 7-seat business vehicle, the reference price starts from 1,680 RMB, suitable for 5-6 people, with more spacious seating. Prices may fluctuate based on travel dates and supply-demand conditions. The above are reference ranges, and the specific price is subject to the contract confirmation.
The reference prices for Tashkurgan short-distance private customization are differentiated by day and vehicle type, serving as travel planning references:

Bai Sha Lake is surrounded by greenish-white sand dunes with a fine texture, showing a soft light yellow luster under sunlight, contrasting with the blue lake water for rich visual layers. The scenic area features a wooden boardwalk around the lake, making walking tours easy, with multiple viewing platforms along the way, ideal for stopping and taking photos. Karakul Lake is backed by Muztagh Ata Peak. On clear days, the reflection of the snow mountain falls completely on the lake surface. Under varying light conditions at different times, the lake displays colors like deep blue, light blue, and dark green. There are gentle meadows around the lake for leisurely walks. Along the route, you can also see high-altitude snow mountains like Kongur Tagh and Kongur Jiubie Peak. The highway offers wide views, allowing you to stop anytime to capture different plateau landscapes.5-seat SUV reference price: 1,280-1,680 RMB/day, suitable for small teams of 2-4 people, offering high flexibility to stop at more niche viewpoints
7-seat business vehicle reference price: 1,880-2,280 RMB/day, suitable for family trips or group travel with multiple companions, with spacious seating that reduces fatigue on long rides
9-seat medium bus reference price: 2,680-3,280 RMB/day, suitable for small group tours, with lower per-person cost sharing
Customized itineraries can include recommended car rental services based on travel needs, or be paired with other services like accommodation, tickets, and tour guides. Prices will vary accordingly based on selected services. All quotes are reference ranges and may fluctuate with schedules and market supply-demand conditions. The final price is subject to the contract signed by both parties.
📞 Registration method

Traveling in this direction requires applying for a border management pass in advance. You can apply for free at the Kashgar City Government Service Center with valid identification documents. The review period is usually 1-2 working days. Specific application requirements are subject to the local policy announced on the day. The plateau area has high altitude. Before traveling, it is recommended to prepare windproof and warm outerwear, high-SPF sunscreen, sunglasses, and common anti-altitude sickness medications. During the tour, try to move slowly and avoid strenuous exercise to prevent discomfort.You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Consultation phone number: 181-3962-2229, same number on WeChat: 181-3962-2229. The specific office address can be obtained by contacting customer service.
🔍 Fee explanation and service description
The reference fee for the Bai Sha Lake + Karakul Lake one-day customized car rental includes: full-day use of the corresponding vehicle, driver service fee, full-trip fuel costs, tolls, parking fees, and pick-up service within Kashgar city. The fee does not include: entrance tickets and shuttle bus fees for Bai Sha Lake and Karakul Lake scenic areas, full-trip meal costs, personal expenses, and other costs not mentioned in the included items.
The fee structure for Tashkurgan short-distance customized services can be flexibly adjusted based on needs. You can choose to include recommended car rental or add services like accommodation, scenic area tickets, tour guide explanations, and special experience activities. All service content and fee details will be clearly communicated to consumers before signing the contract, with no hidden costs. The specifics are subject to actual consultation and contract signing.
During the trip, if uncontrollable situations like weather changes, road condition changes, or temporary policy adjustments at scenic spots occur, both parties can negotiate reasonable itinerary changes to ensure the travel experience. Cancellation and modification rules follow relevant laws such as the Tourism Law and Contract Law, fully protecting the legitimate rights of both parties.
Before traveling, you can communicate special needs with customer service in advance, such as dietary restrictions, additional rest stops, or itinerary pace changes. We will try to meet these needs as much as possible. For plateau travel, it is recommended to reserve 1-2 days in advance for processing the border pass to avoid delays. If traveling with elderly or children, inform customer service in advance to arrange a gentler itinerary and reduce physical exertion during the tour.
For 2026 Xinjiang travel customized car rentals, customizations, and carpooling tours, welcome to consult (24-hour consultation hotline: 0991-8585456). Xinjiang customized travel manager Guo Jing, WeChat: 181-3962-2229, for customization.