The Karakoram Highway is a perilous road connecting Islamabad, Pakistan, to Xinjiang, China, traversing treacherous cliffs and mountain ranges. It's a route that embraces the Himalayas, Karakoram, and Hindu Kush mountains, crossing different countries, religions, and cultures. Travelers often encounter police and soldiers due to the tension in the area. A landslide in April 2010 created a massive lake called Jipurun Aptabad Forth, replacing an old village. Travelers must take a boat to reach their final destination. The boat ride can be nerve-wracking, with the risk of accidents. The journey through this remote region is both challenging and fascinating, with yak herding, traditional weaving, and a close-knit community. Village schools play a vital role in educating the youth, fostering a sense of belonging, and promoting traditional sports like tug-of-war. The people here value education and work hard to preserve their cultural heritage despite the harsh conditions and high altitudes.
1. The Karakoram Highway is a road that runs from Islamabad, Pakistan, to Groka Sugar on Xinjiang, China. It was built at the end of cliffs and precipices that are difficult to believe even with the naked eye [Document 1].
2. The highway embraced the three major mountain ranges of the Himalayas, Karakoram, and Hindu Kush [Document 1].
3. The Karakoram Highway is a place where different countries, religions, and cultures meet [Document 1].
4. The area is tense for travelers and police and soldiers are often seen [Document 1].
5. During the construction of the highway, many workers' lives were taken [Document 1].
6. The Karakoram Highway is also called Jipurun Aptabad Forth Poja Huso, which is said to be the name of an old village that has now disappeared [Document 1].
7. The highway passes through an area that was submerged in a sudden landslide in April 2010, forming a large lake [Document 1].
8. Travelers need to take a boat and cross the lake to reach the final destination [Document 1].
9. The journey to the top of Mt. Bongsusan takes about an hour [Document 2].
10. The wind blowing from the snowy mountain is quite harsh [Document 2].
11. The long, lonely, and desolate Karakoram Highway is where an unexpected traveler must ride Turk 1 to rid himself of loneliness [Document 3].
12. The path between life and death is a long, lonely, and desolate journey [Document 3].
13. The village of Shimsian is the last village of Al and it is fairly large with a population of over 1,000 people [Document 3].
14. The village of Shimsian is able to continue its lives deep in the mountains because of the Simshal River, which does not freeze even in winter [Document 3].
15. Travelers passing along the Kara Column Highway also pass through Undine's land, which is rarely seen [Document 3].
16. The village of Simshal Village is a remote place among remote places that you cannot see if you go there [Document 3].
17. The village school where everyone from ten to twenty years old studies together is the focus of enthusiastic cheers [Document 3].
18. The village of Simshal Village is the last village on the border of Pakistan [Document 4].
19. The border is open from April to October [Document 4].
20. In winter, due to the bad weather, there are few travelers and the city is quiet [Document 4].
21. The Karakoram Highway ends at La Peth, the final destination of the Pakistani section of the Utara Klam Highway [Document 4].
22. The road continues all the way to Hot Yoga Road, a city in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region after passing the border [Document 4].
23. Among the benefits to society, if you pass the border, the road continues all the way to Hot Yoga Road, a city in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region [Document 4].