karakorum highway

active activity adventure altitude ascending ascent asia asian asphalt awesome beautiful beauty bent china chinese climbing curve cycle cycling dangerous desert desolate difficult distance distant east emptiness empty exploration highway himalaya horizon impressive isolation karakorum kkh landscape long mountain nowhere open outdoor outdoors panorama panoramic picturesque plateau province remote road scenery scenic strength strong summer sunny track tranquil tranquility travel travelling trip turn undisturbed unspoiled uphill valley wilderness winding windy wonder