Silk Road High in the Pamirs: Tashkurgan Stone City at the X

Step back in time to the Silk Road and visit the Stone City of Tashkurgan, tucked into the rugged Pamir Mountains of Xinjiang, China. This ancient fortress guarded trade points between China and Central Asia for over two millennia, expanding during the Tang and Qing dynasties as its strategic role grew. The ruins tell stories of traders and soldiers who crossed this crossroads, shaping connections between East and West. The surrounding scenery—snowy peaks, wide grasslands, and panoramic views—puts you in a place where China meets Tajikistan, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. Wilko Wanders guides you through the stones, sharing history and the human legacy of this pivotal Silk Road site, inviting you to slow down and really feel the landscape and its past.