The ancient Panlong Road is about 30 kilometers long, with a drop of 1 100 meters and 639 bends. Panlong ancient road is divided into big Panlong and small Panlong.
The only way to explore the ancient Panlong Road is to drive. Depart from Kashgar and head west to Pamirs. With the elevation, the scenery has also changed. On the way, we will pass through Baisha Lake, Karakuli Lake in Kirgiz and Mustaghata at an altitude of 7546 meters. The scenery is magnificent.
● The Panlong Ancient Road was once one of the important branches of the Silk Road.
The ancient road is actually a section of the "Taxian-Waqia Township" highway. This section is only 30 kilometers long, but there are 639 bends! ! ! And most of them are hairpin bends.
The Panlong Ancient Road is a road to help the poor and become rich, and it is a great contribution in the history of China highway. Because Waqia Township is 75 kilometers away from Tashkurgan County and dozens of kilometers away from Wuhong Line, it is very inconvenient for local herders to travel. The construction process of the ancient road is extremely difficult. Because the ancient road is located in loose sandy rocks, builders can't dig tunnels in the mountains or build viaducts to do things. Therefore, it is the most stable and safest to build an S-shaped road around the mountain.
Although the Panlong Ancient Road is difficult all the way, it greatly shortens the distance between Waqia Township and the county seat and the time for herders to go in and out, which greatly facilitates the travel of herders in mountainous areas.
● The overall height difference of the highway has also reached 1 100 meters, and the highest altitude is 42 16 meters, which is a great test for the driver's technical and physical quality.
When you reach the finish line successfully and overlook the road you have walked, you will see this road lying prone on the ground like a silver dragon. From far to near, there are snow-capped mountains, grasslands and Gobi, and the scenery is beautiful!
9 tips
▲ Plateau is prone to hypoxia and headache, and oxygen should be taken when necessary.
▲ There are many corners, so be sure to drive slowly!
▲ If the driver is an old driver, he is calm and skilled.
Recommended self-driving route: I- Panlong Ancient Road in Ta County, I- Bandier Blue Lagoon, Iku Township, Liu Yitong County (one-day tour).