Mustagh Ata Glacier Park | Witness the grandeur of the "Father of Icebergs"
| Witness the grandeur of the "Father of Icebergs". The name of Mustagh Ata is derived from the Uyghur language, meaning "Father of Icebergs". The peak of Mustagh Ata is round and bun-shaped, with several glaciers extending down from the mountain, which is very magnificent.
Mustagh Ata Glacier Park is located at the foot of Mustagh Ata, where visitors can see the glaciers from millions of years ago up close.
As the shuttle bus advances, the figure of Mustagh Ata becomes more majestic before your eyes, and even through the bus window, you can feel the powerful oppressive force of the "Father of Icebergs".
Due to the snowfall the night before, the boardwalk was not fully cleared of snow, so we could only walk along the horse trail. At first, the scenery did not seem stunning, with a vast expanse of white all around, leaving only the color of the earth exposed by the horse trail. As we got closer to the destination, the beauty was overwhelming.
A huge and solid ice wall stood before us, so large that it was hard to imagine its thickness or how long it took to form. For a moment, I didn't know how to describe it with words, leaving only a "wow" of amazement.
Moving forward along the ice wall was even more shocking, as if a large piece of ice was placed before you, with surfaces either uneven or smooth as silk. Clearly defined snowflakes drifted from the ice with the wind, adding a touch of tenderness to this million-year-old giant ice.
Although I had seen other glaciers before, being there in person still felt deeply shocking!
📍Location: Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County, Kashgar Region, Xinjiang, navigate to "Mustagh Ata Glacier Park"
💰Cost: Ticket 43 RMB/person, shuttle bus 50 RMB/person
⏰Opening hours: 11:00-18:30 (please refer to the announcement of the scenic area on the day)
⏳Suggested duration of visit: about 3.5 hours
🗺️Tour route: After purchasing tickets at the visitor center, take the shuttle bus to the starting point of the hike, then walk to the viewing platform for sightseeing, the one-way hike is about 1km, if you do not want to hike, you can ride a horse, and return the same way after finishing
【Tips】
🌟Located in a high-altitude area, take precautions against altitude sickness
🌟Strong ultraviolet rays and wind, remember to take windproof and sun protection measures, it is best to wear sunglasses
🌟The walking distance is relatively long, it is recommended to wear comfortable and non-slip shoes
🌟In case of snow, the scenic area may be closed, it is advisable to check the weather in advance/consult the scenic area
Mount Mustag is located on the Pamir Plateau, where there are not only magnificent glaciers but also the most honest and kind horse team masters of the Kazakh people. I accidentally lost my wallet with various documents here, and I was stunned to know how terrible it was to be undocumented at the border. The staff immediately contacted all the horse team masters and staff to help me find this situation. In less than 10 minutes, I actually got a good news, the wallet found, and I saw the lost and recovered documents. I was very excited. Thank you for not expressing my mood at this moment. The two brothers who found the wallet gave up their business and sat in situ waiting for the owner. What kind people! Promote virtue, spread positive energy, let more tourists know the Kazakh horse team master's good, simple excellent quality, let this virtue carry forward. Thank you to the leaders of the Mustag Peak Service Center, thank you for cultivating and educating such excellent employees, and thank you again for the two masters 🙏🙏
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The first time I watched the snow-capped mountains up close, the weather was great, and I was lucky. I took a bus to the scenic spot and took a bottle of oxygen. I chose to ride a horse because of a foot injury. The little brother was very good. I said that I didn’t want to go up. He put his coat on me and took me up to 4688 altitude. The wind was really cold. After the oxygen was sucked, the scene of the glacier melting was taken. I couldn’t stand it and went down the mountain, but it was really shocking. It was amazing to have the sun on the road before I went up to the mountainside. I was still very happy and satisfied. I experienced the mountain and river snow scene.