Destination · Xinjiang
Muji Volcanic Crater
Dormant volcanic craters of black rock on a plateau near the western line of the Karakoram Highway.
- Where in China
- Xinjiang, 1,220 km west of Urumqi in a straight line
- Nearest town
- Baisha Lake, 50 km south-east
- Entry
- $ (about USD 12 or less per adult)
Muji Volcano (Muji Xiang Huoshan) is in Muji Township, Akto County, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, near the western line of the Karakoram Highway (G314). This is a plateau volcanic landform where travelers can see multiple dormant craters and unique landscapes formed by black volcanic rock. To get there, you start from Akto County or Kashgar City and drive along long unpaved roads. Some sections may require a four-wheel-drive vehicle. You also need to pass border checkpoints and obtain travel permits.
What to see
Where it is
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Where to park
The exact spot, the entrance and the address are in the Dragon Roads app during your trip. Every stop opens in Amap, ready to navigate.
Road trip to Muji Volcanic Crater
Muji Volcanic Crater is a stop on Southern Xinjiang Expedition, one of our Xinjiang road trips. Every route can be shortened, lengthened or started elsewhere.
Self-drive · 13 days · Kashgar loop
Southern Xinjiang Expedition
Day 4. Drive past Baisha Lake, drink milk tea in a Kyrgyz yurt, ride a horse to Muji Volcanic Crater, and walk the shore at dusk.
Nearby in Xinjiang
Nearest first. Distances in a straight line.
