X605 Road offers stunning views of Gyaring Lake

X605 (County Road 605) is a high mountain road located in Nagqu, Tibet, in China, running entirely above 4.600 meters above the sea level.

X605 Road

The road is unpaved. 4x4 vehicle required. It’s usually impassable in winters. The road is 75.4 km (46 mile) long. It links the villages of Shenyaxiang (Nyima County) and Xiaguoxiang (Xainza County). It tops out at 5.048m (16,561ft) above the sea level. The drive offers stunning views of Gyaring Lake, running along its southern shore.