Lake Karakul

The next position on the list of the most beautiful lakes in Asia is Lake Karakul. A perfect pearl among the most complex landscapes in the west of Xinjiang, the turquoise Lake Karakul is located at the base of the Pamir Mountains, encircled by the three tallest peaks. The lake lies 200 kilometers from Kashgar and is at an altitude of 3652 meters above sea level.

The lake's surroundings are pretty stunning. The Pamir Mountains, which are inaccessible and have a slightly harsh beauty that benefits Lake Karakul, are on the other side of a vast, stony desert with sporadic appearances of sand dunes and little oases. However, livestock breeders have set up their yurts and grazed their herds of sheep, horses, and camels in this hostile setting in the band of grasslands that begins near the lake.

One of the most popular tourist destinations around Kashgar is Karakul Lake. The tours offered there to allow you to see the area's natural beauty and learn more about the locals' way of life and distinctive culture. When viewed against the mountains in the distance at night, a vision of the immaculately pure Lake Karakul reflects the moonlight on its surface.

Location: southwest of Kashgar, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China