The Gilgit District is bounded by the Wakhan Corridor of ( Afghanistan ) in the north , Xinjiang ( China ) in the north and northeast , Skardu District in the south and southeast . It is bounded by the Wakhan Corridor ( Afghanistan ) to the north ; Xinjiang ( China ) to the northeast and east ; Skardu , Astore and Diamer to the south ; and Ghizar District to the west .