Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County, Autonomous county in China
Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County, a high-altitude region with a rich tapestry of cultural diversity.
This area has a storied past, playing a critical role as a key junction on the ancient Silk Road.
The majority population consists of the Tajik people, who have their own unique language and traditions.
Located in Xinjiang Province, Taxkorgan is part of the larger Kashgar Prefecture.
Taxkorgan is home to the stunning Pamir Mountains, offering breathtaking natural landscapes.
Location: Kashgar Prefecture
Capital city: Tashkurgan
Population: 37843
Elevation above the sea: 3,094 m
Website: tashkurgan.cn
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap
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Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County, a high-altitude region with a rich tapestry of cultural diversity.
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