The Khunjerab Pass, located in the Kashgar region, welcomed its first cross-border tourist group since it officially started year-round operations. This 11-member group from Pakistan is embarking on a two-and-a-half-day sightseeing and business tour in Xinjiang province, China.
Situated in the Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County, the Khunjerab Pass is the only land border crossing between China and Pakistan. Historically, the pass was open seasonally, from April to November, due to its high altitude and harsh winter conditions. However, it transitioned to year-round operations in December 2024.
Traffic through the Khunjerab Pass has experienced a significant increase this year. As of December 9, the pass had processed over 59,100 border crossings and more than 12,800 vehicles, with many travelers coming for cross-border tourism.
Tourists from 51 countries and regions, including both individual travelers and groups, have passed through the pass. The December 9 tour group, organized by Xinjiang Batie International Trade Co., is visiting several local attractions in Taxkorgan, such as the Panlong Path, Bandier Blue Lake, Stone City Ruins, and a tourist goods street. The group is exploring local tourism resources and routes.
Looking ahead, Xinjiang Batie International Trade Co. plans to arrange tours to Pakistan through the Khunjerab Pass. Ghulam, a member of the tour group and a cultural tourism professional from Pakistan, highlighted the trip’s goal of exploring tourism opportunities and strengthening China-Pakistan tourism ties. He emphasized that it was an excellent opportunity to share the beauty of Pakistan with Chinese tourists and promote greater economic and cultural exchanges between the two nations.
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