The Karakuri Lake is located at the foot of the Muztagata Mountain, widely acclaimed as the Father of Glaciers. With a distance of 191 kilometers to Kashgar, the Karakuri Lake is 3,600 meters above sea level and has a total area of 10 square kilometers. With a depth of 30 meters, the water in the lake is dark blue, hence the name of Karakuri or "black lake". Surrounded by mountains, Karakuri Lake is a glacial and moraine lake and has many glaciers in the lake area. Moraines and ridges zigzag against the background of vast lush grass. Rippling lake water mirror the images of beautiful snow mountains, which creates a splendid view for tourists.

At the lakeside, there are yurts and wood-framed houses as well as mountaineering camps specially set up for tourists from all over the world.