Kunlun Mountains is in the south of Xinjiang .Through this route you will visit many parts of southern Xinjiang and pass the largest city in southern Xinjiang ---Korla . From there we pass by the Rongqiang and enter into the Altun Mountain Nature Reserve .It is located between the southern slope of the Altun Mountains and the juncture of Xinjiang and Tibet, with the Kumbayan Mountain and the Qinghai province on the east ,and southeastern corner of Qiemo County on the west ,the reserve covers an area of about 50 thousand sq.kms., with an average elevation of 4,000 meters ,the biggest and the highest in China .The reserve is sparsely populated ,but over 60 species of plants have been found dwelling there. Among them 7 species of animals are listed as Class I protected animals and 11 listed as Class II. In the reserve the primeval environment is nearly completely preserved ,and so it is valuable in scientific research and exploration .In order to explore the great grand Kunlun Mountains you may have 3 choices to choose ,each has its own particular character providing you different feelings and scenery . The most attraction for many tourists who like the high peak mountaineering are among them .Muztagh peak lies at the south edge of Altun Mountain Nature Reserve .In the area around Muztagh peak about 20 square kilometers, there are 16 snow capped peaks over 6000 meters above sea level and around these peaks lie glaciers , covering an area of more than 700sq.km. Down to the valleys there are many lakes nestling in the green pastures. This is a land of rare animals: snow leopards ,brown bears, lynxes ,snow pheasants Marco Polo sheep and wild yaks .The Base Camp for climbing Muztagh is at a place of 5200 meters above the sea level . And another peak you won't miss that is Mushi.You can trek with donkeys to Base Camp of Mushi peak ,situated between Hotan and Qira county ,is the middle part of Kunlun Mountain Range . This area is famous for its well ----developed glaciers, resources of the two large rivers in southern part of Xinjiang :Yulongkashgar River and Qira River. The Mushi peak ,6638 meters above the sea level ,has been conquered by mountaineers .

•  East Kunlun Trek and Exploring

Day 1. Urumqi start to Korla by jeep . Hotel

Day 2. Drive to Ruoqiang Hotel