Khunjerab National Gate (China Side)
红其拉甫国门
The Khunjerab Pass on the China-Pakistan border, at about 4,700 meters, where the Chinese national gate, boundary marker and border garrison make classic photo spots.
Khunjerab Pass lies on the China-Pakistan border at an elevation of about 4,700 meters. It is the highest point of the Karakoram Highway and one of the highest land border crossings in the world. The Chinese side has a national gate and a boundary marker. Beside the marker you can look out over the Pakistani valleys. The route passes through the Khunjerab National Nature Reserve, where marmots, gazelles and yaks are often seen. Visits require registration and advance ticket purchase at the county seat. Policies follow local announcements. The pass is about 120 kilometers from the county seat, roughly a two-hour drive. Oxygen levels at the pass are about half those of the plains, so avoid running, and descend promptly if you experience severe altitude sickness.
Opening hours
Port open season approx. Apr–Nov (subject to local announcements)