Gez Canyon
盖孜峡谷
A must-pass gorge on the route from Kashgar up to the Upper Pamir Plateau, with reddish-brown cliffs hugging the rushing Gez River and the road winding upward through the canyon.
Gez Canyon lies west of Oytag Town in Akto County and is the gateway to the Pamir Plateau along the G314 Karakoram Highway. Stretching for tens of kilometres, its slopes show red, brown and grey hues, with high peaks, deep valleys and steep rock walls, while the Gez River rushes along the bottom, creating a wild, desolate and magnificent scene. A Gez border checkpoint sits within the canyon, so you need your ID card and border permit. There is no ticket, and there are several safe photo stops along the way. Rockfalls and debris flows occur on the canyon's stretches, so watch road conditions after rain and during snowmelt, and do not linger beneath cliffs.
Opening hours
Open all day (along the highway)