Telamkanli Glacier [Kashi]

Telamkanli Glaciers in Kashgar (Kashi) Region OF Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region: Camival of ice sculpture

Below the Telamkanli Peak (7,441 meters) in the Karakorum Range, the Telamkanli Glacier extends for over 28 kilometers, covering an area of 124.53 meters kilometers. Its leading edge is 4,520 meters above sea level and the snowline is at 5,390 meters. Its net ice reserve is 26.774 cubic kilometers, equivalent to a water reserve of 2.2758 billion meters, a veritable solid 'water tower.' As the Telamkanli Glacier is located in the interior, the surface on the upper section of the glacial lobe is pristine. Serac and ice sculpted forms can be seen everywhere.

The most remarkable and attractive sight on the Telamkanli Glacier is its serac forest, with pinnacles dozens of meters high. This extends for some 11 kilometers, starting at 5,200 meters above sea level and descending towards the glacier’s terminus. The connecting pinnacles on the glacier join up to form magnificent ice peak after ice peak, often accompanied by crystal clear ice lakes below. Further down are countless interconnecting 'ice alleys' that turn the serac forest a glacial labyrinth. Most of the stand-alone pinnacles are pyramid-shaped, their points thrusting into the sky like sharp swords, crystalline and pure, like hand-carved jade. In the serac forest, one can also see glacial Karst landscape----ice caves, big high ice tables, ice bridges, ice mushrooms and ice shoots, creating a unique glacier garden.

Best time to go
From May to July and from September to October
The rain season is from July to September.

Ticket
No ticket but more cost.

Around Landscape
Id Kah Mosque, Apak Hoja Tomb, Maztagata Mountain, The Kashgar Grand Bazaar (Dabazha), etc.

Local Snacks and Specialties
Tapestry, Carpet, Silk of Aidelai, Clay Pottery, Color hats, Riding boot, Printing and dyeing, and Knives of Yingjisha, etc.

Travel Tips
Much more cost! Much more difficult! Much more challenge!
Pay attention to the time! Beijing time here means that the sun doesn't rise until 09:00 and it is still light at midnight in the summer months.
Be sure to take warmer clothes for the nights and always carry plenty of drinking water even in the cooler months.
Please take enough necessity and foods before going.
Please take sunbonnet, sunglass, umbrella, and suntan oil in summer.
Please take tent for camp on the mountain because of no hostel to live.
You must to rent car with experienced driver to go Telamkanli Glaciers.
Please take sunbonnet, sunglass, and suntan oil in summer.
Be sure to respect local ethical customs and traditions.

Distance
Beijing (3768 km) Urumqi City (1588 km) Kashi City (200 km) Telamkanli Glaciers