The Taheman Grasslands are the last high plateau as you approach Tashkurgan.
The mountains to the west of Tashkurgan, looking towards Pakistan along the Karakoram Highway. To the left are the remnants of the Stone City.
The mighty Muztag Ata (7509 m / 24635 ft ) dominates the skyline over Karakoram Highway as you near Pakistan. Here is the Southern exposure as viewed from Tashkurgan.