Destination · Xinjiang
Tashkurgan Stone City and Golden Grassland
A ruined stone fortress on a hilltop above Tashkurgan, overlooking a wetland where yaks graze beside the river.
- Where in China
- Xinjiang, 1,240 km south-west of Urumqi in a straight line
- Nearest town
- In Tashkurgan County
- Entry
- $ (about USD 12 or less per adult)
Perched on a hilltop at about 3,100 meters on the Pamir Plateau, the Stone City of Tashkurgan is a ruined fortress with more than 2,000 years of history. It was once the seat of the ancient Puli Kingdom and an important stop for Silk Road caravans crossing between China and Central Asia. Today, visitors can walk among its crumbling stone walls and enjoy sweeping views of the surrounding snow-capped peaks. At the foot of the fortress lies the Golden Grassland, a wide wetland where the Tashkurgan River winds through meadows dotted with grazing yaks, sheep, and Tajik yurts. A wooden boardwalk crosses the grassland, which glows gold at sunrise and sunset and is one of the most photographed scenes in the region.
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 Tashkurgan Stone City and Golden Grassland
Tashkurgan Stone City and Golden Grassland is a stop on Southern Xinjiang Expedition, one of our Xinjiang road trips. Every route can be shortened, lengthened or started elsewhere.
Nearby in Xinjiang
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