Steppe Meets Snow

At the border between China and Tajikistan, in the Pamir mountains, stands a high peak with a very peculiar environnement. The Mustagh Ata, or K5, instead of being lost a in a sea of snowy peaks, is surrounded by grassy steppe, yourts, and the beautiful Karakul lake. With its 7546 meters, it highly contrasts with its surroundings. Unfortunately I've never been there but I've once read someone's comment saying the shores of the Karakul lake was the most beautiful place that person had been to.
The Muztagh Ata also happens to be one of the easiest 7000er to climb. You can end the trek in with a visit to the renowned Sunday market in Kashgar.

Pictures found on Internet... apologies to the rightful owners!