Irkeshtam
Irkeshtam is China's westernmost border crossing, a remote pass in southern Kyrgyzstan's Osh Region where the road between Kyrgyzstan and Xinjiang crosses into China against a backdrop of mountain terrain. One of only two crossings between the two countries — the other being Torugart, to the northeast — it draws travellers making the overland journey along this stretch of the old Silk Road corridor.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Nearest water from center 0.6 km0.3 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 10 km6.3 mi
Nearest airports
Irkeshtam: quick answers
Where is Irkeshtam?
Irkeshtam is in Kyrgyzstan.
How do you get to Irkeshtam?
The nearest airport is Kashgar (KHG), about 4 hr 40 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Irkeshtam?
The warmest month is July, averaging 10°C50°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at -15°C4°F. The wettest month is June, with about 81 mm3.2 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Irkeshtam?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 restaurant within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Irkeshtam?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Sary-Tash.