A drive to the top of Wenquan Daban

Wenquan Daban (Hot Springs Daban) is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 5.808m (19,055ft) above sea level, located in the Xinjiang autonomous region of China. It’s one of the highest roads on Earth.

Wenquan Daban

Where is Wenquan Daban?

The pass, also known as Cayley’s Pass and Changlung Yokma La, is located in the northwestern part of the country, near the Chinese-Indian Line of Control.

Is the road to Wenquan Daban unpaved?

The road to the summit is totally unpaved. A 4x4 vehicle is required. It is very steep in parts hitting a 10% of maximum gradient through some of the ramps. The road runs from Wenquan (Hot Springs) to Hongshantou Co.

When was the road to Wenquan Daban built?

The road was built in 1962. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.

Is the road to Wenquan Daban open?

Set high in the Chang-Chemno Range, at this elevation, the road is totally impassable in winters. The road is closed to civilians and foreigners.
Road suggested by: Vroom
Pic: https://twitter.com/shen_shiwei/status/1314189950024253441 

 

 

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