The road to Xia Quepu Lake is not for the faint of heart
Xia Quepu is a glacial lake at an elevation of 4.918m (16,135ft) above sea level, located in Kangmar County of Xigazê in the Tibet Autonomous Region.
Is the road to Xia Quepu Lake unpaved?
The road to the lake is totally unpaved and a 4x4 vehicle is required. The area is pretty remote. The drive offers amazing scenery while running through the great Masang Kang peak.
How long is the road to Xia Quepu Lake?
Starting at 204 Provincial Road (S204), the road is 29.3 km long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 647 m. It’s a pretty steep drive, hitting a 14% of maximum gradient through some of the ramps. Beyond the lake, on the northern shore, the road runs into Bhutan, to a pass at 5.400m (17,716ft) above sea level. It’s one of the highest roads in the country.
Road suggested by: Hugh Wilson