Pamir Plateau Bandir Blue Lake ~ ~ ~.

Bandir Blue Lake is located in Bandir Township, Tashkurgan Tajik Autonomous County, Kashgar, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Here are some details about Bandir Blue Lake: 1. Formation: It was originally a river, and later a dam was built to form a reservoir for water storage, also known as Xiaban Ground Reservoir. The lake water mainly comes from glacial meltwater. Because the water contains special minerals, it presents a deep blue color all year round. 2. Natural landscape: - Lake water color: The lake water is blue in summer and dark blue in winter. The color of the lake water will vary with the light and angle. Sometimes it is light blue, sometimes it is purple, sometimes it is green, etc. It is a rare natural wonder. - Surrounding environment: The exposed rock formations of the Kunlun Mountains surround the lake, forming a sharp contrast with the blue lake water, giving people a cold and deep beauty. 3. Tourist information: - Transportation: You can depart from Kashgar, pass Baisha Lake and Karakul Lake, arrive at Taxian, and then continue to Bandir Blue Lake. However, the traffic near the Blue Lake is not particularly convenient, there is no public transportation, it is recommended to drive by yourself or charter a car. - Best time to visit: Each season has its own characteristics, but the lake water is the most blue in summer, which is a good time for viewing and photography. - Catering and facilities: There are no restaurants and shops nearby, it is recommended that tourists bring their own food and picnic mats to enjoy outdoor picnics by the lake. - Tickets: Bandir Blue Lake is actually a reservoir, not a formal attraction, so it is open for free.