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Karakoram At Dawn, Urdukas, Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Feng Wei

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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－喀喇昆仑中央国家公园－K2BC徒步－Urdukas－晨光中的喀喇昆仑群峰

Morning light over the majestic Karakoram mountains and Baltoro glacier, as seen at Urdukas campsite, on K2 Base Camp trekking route, located in CKNP (Central Karakoram National Park), Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan. Major peaks from left to right: Paiju Peak, Uli Biaho, Trango Towers and Thunmo Cathedral.

Father & Son, Karimabad, Hunza Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Feng Wei

巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－Hunza－Karimabad－Sakina和妹妹的合影

Portrait of a father and his son on motorbike, in Karimabad, Hunza valley, Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Trekking On Baltoro Glacier, Urdukas To Goro II, Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Feng Wei

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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－喀喇昆仑中央国家公园－K2BC徒步－Urdukas-Goro II－Baltoro冰川徒步

A lonely trekker on Baltoro glacier, as seen on K2 Base Camp trekking route between Urdukas and Goro II, located in CKNP (Central Karakoram National Park), Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Ladyfinger & Hunza Peak, Ultar Meadow Trek, Karimabad, Hunza Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Feng Wei

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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－Hunza－Karimabad－风之谷－Ultar徒步－云端的Ladyfinger与Hunza雪峰

Ladyfinger (Bublimotin, Bubli Motin, or Bublimating) and Hunza peak in the cloud, part of the Karakoram range, as seen during Ultar Meadow trek in Karimabad, Hunza Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Bakhordas Peak, K2 Base Camp Trek, Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Feng Wei

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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－喀喇昆仑中央国家公园－K2BC徒步－Jula－Bakhordas雪峰

View of the snow covered Bakhordas Peak (17822 ft / 5432 m), from Jula (Jhula) campsite, located in CKNP (Central Karakoram National Park), Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan. Bakhordas is not interesting (considering Karakorum conditions) for its height, but rather for its shape of massive rock tower, which rises more than two kilometers above the river Biaho Lungma.

Biafo Glacier, Mango To Baintha, Biafo Hispar Snow Lake Trek, Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Feng Wei

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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－喀喇昆仑中央国家公园－Biafo Hispar Snow Lake徒步－Mango-Baintha－Biafo冰川－永恒的冻冰

Beautiful colors of the frozen ice on Biafo glacier, as seen during Biafo Hispar Snow Lake trek between Mango and Baintha, in Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Biafo Glacier, the third longest in the world outside of the polar regions, is a 67 km (42 mi) long glacier in Karakoram Mountains, which meets the 49 km (30 mi) long Hispar Glacier at an altitude of 5,128 m (16,824 ft) at Hispar La (Pass) to create the world's longest glacial system outside the polar regions. This highway of ice connects two ancient mountain kingdoms, Nagar (immediately south of Hunza) in the west with Baltistan in the east.

Dawn Light Over Karakoram, Karphogoro, Biafo Hispar Snow Lake Trek, Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Feng Wei

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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－喀喇昆仑中央国家公园－Biafo Hispar Snow Lake徒步－Karphogoro－奇峰飘云

Dawn light over the majestic peaks of Karakoram range, as seen during Biafo Hispar Snow Lake trek at Karphogoro campsite, in Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Morning Light Over Braldu Valley, K2 Base Camp Trek, Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Feng Wei

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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－喀喇昆仑中央国家公园－K2BC徒步－Braldu河谷之晨

Morning light over Braldu valley, as seen at Paiyu (Paju, Paiju) campsite on K2 Base Camp trekking route, located in CKNP (Central Karakoram National Park), Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

On the way to Naltar Valley,Gilgit. by Ghazi Ghulamraza

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Naltar Valley in Gilgit,Northren Areas of Pakistan is one of the many beautiful vallies which have been maintained in thier origional state,unspoiled by human hands.My travel friends S.M.Amin and Shafqat Altaf are treking toward upper Naltar. The composition of Rest House and High Peak was eye catching.I took this dhot to share with my fellows.

Hispar La, Biafo Hispar Snow Lake Trek, Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Feng Wei

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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－喀喇昆仑中央国家公园－Biafo Hispar Snow Lake徒步－Hispar垭口

Stunning view on top of Hispar La, with Snow covered Karakoram mountains in background, as seen during Biafo Hispar Snow Lake trek, in Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Hispar Pass (or Hispar La) (el. 5,128 m./16,824 ft.) is a high-altitude, non-technical mountain pass in the Karakoram Range in Pakistan. At the pass, the Biafo Glacier (63 km. long) and Hispar Glacier (49 km long) meet to form the world's longest glacial traverse outside of the polar regions, 100 kilometers in length..

Dawn @ Hispar La Campsite, Biafo Hispar Snow Lake Trek, Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Feng Wei

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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－喀喇昆仑中央国家公园－Biafo Hispar Snow Lake徒步－Hispar垭口宿营地之晨

Dawn at the snow covered Karakoram mountains, behind Hispar La campsite, as seen during Biafo Hispar Snow Lake trek, in Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Hispar Pass (or Hispar La) (el. 5,128 m./16,824 ft.) is a high-altitude, non-technical mountain pass in the Karakoram Range in Pakistan. At the pass, the Biafo Glacier (63 km. long) and Hispar Glacier (49 km long) meet to form the world's longest glacial traverse outside of the polar regions, 100 kilometers in length..

Dawn @ Snow Lake Campsite, Biafo Hispar Snow Lake Trek, Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Feng Wei

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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－喀喇昆仑中央国家公园－Biafo Hispar Snow Lake徒步－雪湖宿营地之晨

Dawn at Snow Lake campsite (4,838 m), located beneath Hispar La (5,128 m), as seen during Biafo Hispar Snow Lake trek, in Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Snow Lake, or Lukpe Lawo, is a high-altitude glacial basin in the Karakoram mountain range, located 16,000 feet (4,877 m) above sea level, and is approximately 10 miles (16 km) wide. The basin lies at the head of the Biafo and Hispar glaciers, which spread down from the Hispar Pass in opposite directions, forming a 61 mile (100 km) river of ice that is among the world's longest continuous glacier systems outside of the polar regions.

Land of the Giants, K2 Base Camp Trek, Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Feng Wei

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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－喀喇昆仑中央国家公园－K2BC徒步－Paiyu-Khoburtse－深入秘境

A lonely trekker taking photos on K2 Base Camp trekking route between Paiyu (Paju, Paiju) and Khoburtse, located in CKNP (Central Karakoram National Park), Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan. The front moraine of Baltoro glacier lies at the bottom of the valley. Uli Biaho, Trango towers and cathedral peaks can be seen on the left side.

Sadpara Village, Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Feng Wei

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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－Skardu－Sadpara村

View of Sadpara village, 7 miles away from Skardu, in Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan. Nestled amid towering peaks near the Sadpara Lake, the village has produced some of Pakistan's leading high-altitude porters and mountaineers.

Rama vally Astore Gilgit. by Ghazi Ghulamraza

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A lush green valley of Astore region lies in Western Himalayas Pakistan.

Black Yak In Karakoram, Jutmal To Bitanmal, Biafo Hispar Snow Lake Trek, Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Feng Wei

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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－喀喇昆仑中央国家公园－Biafo Hispar Snow Lake徒步－Jutmal-Bitanmal－嬉戏的牦牛

Black yaks wondering in Karakoram mountains, as seen between Jutmal and Bitanmal, during Biafo Hispar Snow Lake trek, in Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

skardu gilgit baltistan by zahid balti strogi yatoow

Ifrah & Friend, Karimabad, Hunza Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Feng Wei

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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－Hunza－Karimabad－风之谷的Ifrah

Naughty Ifrah making fun of her friend in Karimabad, Hunza valley, Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Namla Campsite, Biafo Hispar Snow Lake Trek, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Feng Wei

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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－Biafo Hispar Snow Lake徒步－Namla宿营地

View of Namla campsite, on a small meadow by Biafo glacier, as seen during Biafo Hispar Snow Lake trek, in Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Combatant by Khalil Shah

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A security guard on KKH for china labors.

Sunset Over Gasherbrum, Goro II, K2 Base Camp Trek, Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Feng Wei

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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－喀喇昆仑中央国家公园－K2BC徒步－Goro II宿营地－Gasherbrum群峰夕照

Sunset light over Gasherbrum, a remote group of peaks located at the northeastern end of the Baltoro Glacier in the Karakoram range, as seen at Goro II campsite, on K2 Base Camp trekking route, located in CKNP (Central Karakoram National Park), Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan. Major peaks from left to right: Gasherbrum IV (7932 m), Gasherbrum VII (6955 m), Twins (6446 m), Gasherbrum V (7147 m), and Gasherbrum VI (6973 m).

Paiju Peak, K2 Base Camp Trek, Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Feng Wei

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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－喀喇昆仑中央国家公园－K2BC徒步－Paiyu-Khoburtse－高耸入云的Paiju峰

Morning cloud over Paiju peak (6610 m), part of the Karakoram Range, as seen on K2 Base Camp trekking route between Paiyu (Paju, Paiju) and Khoburtse, located in CKNP (Central Karakoram National Park), Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Decorated Truck, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Feng Wei

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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－Gulmit－Attabad湖畔－超炫的车牌

License plate of a highly decorated truck, parked by the shore of Attabad Lake (Gojal Lake), in Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan.

Trekker Taking Photos of Uli Biaho Glacier, Paiju To Khoburtse, K2 Base Camp Trek, Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Feng Wei

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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－喀喇昆仑中央国家公园－K2BC徒步－Paiju-Khoburtse－Uli Biaho冰川－留住此刻

A trekker standing on Baltoro glacier, taking photos of Uli Biaho glacier, on K2 Base Camp trekking route between Paiyu (Paju, Paiju) and Khoburtse, located in CKNP (Central Karakoram National Park), Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Clouds Over Karakoram, Karphogoro, Biafo Hispar Snow Lake Trek, Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Feng Wei

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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－喀喇昆仑中央国家公园－Biafo Hispar Snow Lake徒步－Karphogoro－乌云压顶

Dark clouds looming over Biafo glacier and Karakoram mountains, as seen during Biafo Hispar Snow Lake trek at Karphogoro (means white rock in Balti language), in Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Crevasse On Biafo Glacier, Marphogoro To Karphogoro, Biafo Hispar Snow Lake Trek, Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Feng Wei

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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－喀喇昆仑中央国家公园－Biafo Hispar Snow Lake徒步－Marphogoro-Karphogoro－Biafo冰川－巨大的冰裂缝

Showing his excellent balancing skill, a Balti guide standing on top of a deep crevasse on Biafo glacier, during Biafo Hispar Snow Lake trek between Marphogoro and Karphogoro, in Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Biafo Glacier, the third longest in the world outside of the polar regions, is a 67 km (42 mi) long glacier in Karakoram Mountains, which meets the 49 km (30 mi) long Hispar Glacier at an altitude of 5,128 m (16,824 ft) at Hispar La (Pass) to create the world's longest glacial system outside the polar regions. This highway of ice connects two ancient mountain kingdoms, Nagar (immediately south of Hunza) in the west with Baltistan in the east.

Snow Lake Campsite Beneath Hispar La, Biafo Hispar Snow Lake Trek, Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Feng Wei

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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－喀喇昆仑中央国家公园－Biafo Hispar Snow Lake徒步－Hispar垭口下的雪湖宿营地

Dawn at Snow Lake campsite (4,838 m), located beneath Hispar La, as seen during Biafo Hispar Snow Lake trek, in Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Snow Lake, or Lukpe Lawo, is a high-altitude glacial basin in the Karakoram mountain range, located 16,000 feet (4,877 m) above sea level, and is approximately 10 miles (16 km) wide. The basin lies at the head of the Biafo and Hispar glaciers, which spread down from the Hispar Pass in opposite directions, forming a 61 mile (100 km) river of ice that is among the world's longest continuous glacier systems outside of the polar regions.

Ifrah's Family Shot, Karimabad, Hunza Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Feng Wei

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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－Hunza－Karimabad－Ifrah的家庭照

Portrait of Ifrah with her mother (left) and mother's student (right), at home in Karimabad, Hunza valley, Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

K2 & Angel Peak, Concordia To K2BC, Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Feng Wei

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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－喀喇昆仑中央国家公园－K2BC徒步－Concordia-K2BC－K2与天使峰（Angel Peak）

The magnificient view of K2 (8,611 m / 28,251 ft) and Angel Peak (6,858 m / 22,500 ft) by Godwin-Austen glacier, as seen during the trek between Concordia and K2 base camp, located in CKNP (Central Karakoram National Park), Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

K2 is known as the Savage Mountain due to the extreme difficulty of ascent. It has the second-highest fatality rate among the eight thousanders. With around 300 successful summits and 80 fatalities, about one person dies on the mountain for every four who summit.

Hispar La From Snow Lake, Biafo Hispar Snow Lake Trek, Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Feng Wei

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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－喀喇昆仑中央国家公园－Biafo Hispar Snow Lake徒步－Snow Lake－远眺Hispar垭口

View of Hispar La (5,128 m) from Snow Lake, as seen during Biafo Hispar Snow Lake trek, in Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Snow Lake, or Lukpe Lawo, is a high-altitude glacial basin in the Karakoram mountain range, located 16,000 feet (4,877 m) above sea level, and is approximately 10 miles (16 km) wide. The basin lies at the head of the Biafo and Hispar glaciers, which spread down from the Hispar Pass in opposite directions, forming a 61 mile (100 km) river of ice that is among the world's longest continuous glacier systems outside of the polar regions.

Crevasse On Biafo Glacier, Marphogoro To Karphogoro, Biafo Hispar Snow Lake Trek, Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Feng Wei

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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－喀喇昆仑中央国家公园－Biafo Hispar Snow Lake徒步－Marphogoro-Karphogoro－Biafo冰川－巨大的冰裂缝

Balti porter trying to cross a deep crevasse on Biafo glacier, during Biafo Hispar Snow Lake trek between Marphogoro and Karphogoro, in Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Biafo Glacier, the third longest in the world outside of the polar regions, is a 67 km (42 mi) long glacier in Karakoram Mountains, which meets the 49 km (30 mi) long Hispar Glacier at an altitude of 5,128 m (16,824 ft) at Hispar La (Pass) to create the world's longest glacial system outside the polar regions. This highway of ice connects two ancient mountain kingdoms, Nagar (immediately south of Hunza) in the west with Baltistan in the east.

Gilgit after sundown by Mobeen Ansari

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Dawn @ Karimabad, Hunza Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Feng Wei

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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－Hunza－Karimabad－风之谷的晨曦

Dawn light over Hunza valley, with snow covered peak of Rakaposhi in background, as seen in Karimabad, Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Horses @ Mango I Campsite, Biafo Hispar Snow Lake Trek, Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Feng Wei

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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－喀喇昆仑中央国家公园－Biafo Hispar Snow Lake徒步－Mango I 宿营地－吃草的马儿

Horses carrying trekking supplies, grazing on the meadow near Mango I campsite, as seen during Biafo Hispar Snow Lake trek, in Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Gilgit River by Birds of Gilgit-Baltistan

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Gilgit River at Phundar, Ghizer, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

Hispar Village, Biafo Hispar Snow Lake Trek, Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Feng Wei

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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－喀喇昆仑中央国家公园－Biafo Hispar Snow Lake徒步－Hispar村－归家的农妇

Local women and children coming back from farm work, in the remote Hispar village, located two kilometers below the snout of the 49 kilometer-long Hispar Glacier, in Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Patch of Green in Karakoram Mountains, Skardu To Askole, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, by Feng Wei

巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－Shigar河谷－冰川下的绿洲

A small patch of green supported by melted glacier water from Karakoram mountains, in Shigar valley, as seen on country road between Skardu and Askole (Askoli), in Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Mitre Peak, Concordia, K2 Base Camp Trek, Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Feng Wei

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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－喀喇昆仑中央国家公园－K2BC徒步－Concordia宿营地

Panoramic view of Mitre Peak (6,010 m / 19,720 ft), a mountain in the Karakoram range by Baltoro glacier, as seen at Concordia campsite, located in CKNP (Central Karakoram National Park), Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Ifrah & Muskan, Karimabad, Hunza Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Feng Wei

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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－Hunza－Karimabad－Ifrah与Muskan

Portrait of Ifrah and Muskan, two little girls living in Karimabad, in Hunza valley, Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Broad Peak Base Camp, Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Feng Wei

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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－喀喇昆仑中央国家公园－K2BC徒步－Concordia-K2BC－Broad Peak登山大本营

View of Broad Peak base camp on Godwin-Austen glacier, with majestic K2 in background, in CKNP (Central Karakoram National Park), Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Karishma, Fairy Meadows, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Feng Wei

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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－Fairy Meadows-Fantori Valley－Karishma肖像

Portrait of Karishma, a little girl living in the village of Fairy Meadows, in Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Hispar La From Snow Lake, Biafo Hispar Snow Lake Trek, Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Feng Wei

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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－喀喇昆仑中央国家公园－Biafo Hispar Snow Lake徒步－Snow Lake－远眺Hispar垭口

View of Hispar La (5,128 m) from Snow Lake, as seen during Biafo Hispar Snow Lake trek, in Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Snow Lake, or Lukpe Lawo, is a high-altitude glacial basin in the Karakoram mountain range, located 16,000 feet (4,877 m) above sea level, and is approximately 10 miles (16 km) wide. The basin lies at the head of the Biafo and Hispar glaciers, which spread down from the Hispar Pass in opposite directions, forming a 61 mile (100 km) river of ice that is among the world's longest continuous glacier systems outside of the polar regions.

Ladyfinger Peak, Ultar Meadow Trek, Karimabad, Hunza Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Feng Wei

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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－Hunza－Karimabad－风之谷－Ultar徒步－云中的Ladyfinger峰

View of Ladyfinger (Bublimotin, Bubli Motin, or Bublimating) peak, a distinctive rock spire in the Batura Muztagh, the westernmost subrange of the Karakoram range, as seen on the meadow beneath Hon Pass, in Karimabad, Hunza Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Summer Scenery, Shigar Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Feng Wei

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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－Shigar河谷－夏日风景

Summer scenery by Shigar river, in Shigar valley, Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan. Shigar valley stretches about 170 km from Skardu to Askole and is the gateway to the high mountains of the Karakoram.

Rural Landscape, Askole, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Feng Wei

巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－Askole村－田园风光

Rural landscape at Askole (Askoli) village, located at the foot of the Karakoram mountain range along the banks of the Braldu River, in Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Askole is Pakistan's highest and most remote village, the last human settlement before trek up to Baltoro Glacier to Concordia and highest peak and longest glaciers (outside polar region) on earth.

Biafo Glacier, Mango To Baintha, Biafo Hispar Snow Lake Trek, Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Feng Wei

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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－喀喇昆仑中央国家公园－Biafo Hispar Snow Lake徒步－Mango-Baintha－Biafo冰川

View of Biafo glacier, as seen on the hillside trail near Shafung campsite, during Biafo Hispar Snow Lake trek, in Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Biafo Glacier, the third longest in the world outside of the polar regions, is a 67 km (42 mi) long glacier in Karakoram Mountains, which meets the 49 km (30 mi) long Hispar Glacier at an altitude of 5,128 m (16,824 ft) at Hispar La (Pass) to create the world's longest glacial system outside the polar regions. This highway of ice connects two ancient mountain kingdoms, Nagar (immediately south of Hunza) in the west with Baltistan in the east.

Hispar La From Snow Lake, Biafo Hispar Snow Lake Trek, Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Feng Wei

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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－喀喇昆仑中央国家公园－Biafo Hispar Snow Lake徒步－Snow Lake－远眺Hispar垭口

View of Hispar La (5,128 m) from Snow Lake, as seen during Biafo Hispar Snow Lake trek, in Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Snow Lake, or Lukpe Lawo, is a high-altitude glacial basin in the Karakoram mountain range, located 16,000 feet (4,877 m) above sea level, and is approximately 10 miles (16 km) wide. The basin lies at the head of the Biafo and Hispar glaciers, which spread down from the Hispar Pass in opposite directions, forming a 61 mile (100 km) river of ice that is among the world's longest continuous glacier systems outside of the polar regions.

Decorated Truck By Attabad Lake, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Feng Wei

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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－Gulmit－Attabad湖畔的卡车

A highly decorated truck waiting to cross Attabad Lake (Gojal Lake), in Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan. The lake was created in January 2010 by a massive landslide dam.

Trekking On Biafo Glacier, Namla to Mango, Biafo Hispar Snow Lake Trek, Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Feng Wei

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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－喀喇昆仑中央国家公园－Biafo Hispar Snow Lake徒步－Namla-Mango－Biafo冰川徒步

Trekkers, porters and guide walking on the moraine of Biafo glacier, during Biafo Hispar Snow Lake trek between Namla and Mango, in Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

Biafo Glacier, the third longest in the world outside of the polar regions, is a 67 km (42 mi) long glacier in Karakoram Mountains, which meets the 49 km (30 mi) long Hispar Glacier at an altitude of 5,128 m (16,824 ft) at Hispar La (Pass) to create the world's longest glacial system outside the polar regions. This highway of ice connects two ancient mountain kingdoms, Nagar (immediately south of Hunza) in the west with Baltistan in the east.

Karakoram In the Clouds, Marphogoro To Karphogoro, Biafo Hispar Snow Lake Trek, Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Feng Wei

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巴基斯坦－Gilgit-Baltistan地区－喀喇昆仑中央国家公园－Biafo Hispar Snow Lake徒步－Marphogoro-Karphogoro－云端的巨峰

The towering peaks of the Karakoram range in the clouds, as seen during Biafo Hispar Snow Lake trek between Marphogoro and Karphogoro, in Central Karakoram National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan region, northern Pakistan.

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