One of the most difficult and high pass in the world (5575 m), used by caravans from before the fourth century AD Until the 50s for trade between Kashmir (India) and Serindia (Xinjiang) and Tibet. Completed in 1982. With its 4693 m is the highest asphalted road of a national border in the world, and also the highest point on the Karakoram Highway. Buddhism entered Xinjiang in through this route. © Tina Ponzellini - See the Silk Road map with a complete picture set.

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