A travel permit is required for Karakoram Highway trip (Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake and Tashkorgan area); The permit is free of charge, but must be obtained in person at the permit office. Please review the details below to ensure a smooth process.
How to Apply for the Permit
- Standard Procedure: On the morning of your tour, your assigned driver will take you to the permit office to complete the application before the trip begins.
- Recommended for Early Arrivals: If you arrive in Kashgar before your scheduled tour date, we suggest applying for the permit in advance. This allows for an earlier departure on the day of your tour.
Permit Office Information
Working Hours
- Weekdays: 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM / 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM
- Weekends: 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM / 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location
Kashgar Financial Service Center
(Chinese address for taxi drivers: 喀什市金融服务中心)
The office is approximately 15 kilometers from downtown Kashgar, near Kashgar Airport. If you are arriving by flight and have time before your tour, you may go directly to the permit office from the airport—it is only about a 10-minute drive away.
Apak Hoja Tomb Mausoleum (the Fragrant Concubine’s tomb)
The permit is available at the office near the Apak Hoja Tomb Mausoleum (the Fragrant Concubine’s tomb). You can apply for it while visiting the attraction—just do it by the way. If you can’t find the permit office, simply ask at the ticket office, and they’ll help you
What to Bring
- Passport: Required for permit issuance.
- For Children Under 16: A birth certificate is required. A copy is acceptable. If you have a photo, you may print it on-site. Please note that the permit cannot be issued without the birth certificate.
