How to drive the unpaved road to Erzhihala Daban?
Erzhihala Daban is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 4.307m (14,130ft) above sea level, located in China.
Where is Erzhihala Daban?
The pass is located north-east of Hala Lake, on the boundary between Qinghai and Gansu provinces.
Is Erzhihala Daban unpaved?
The road to the summit is a thrilling off road experience. It’s totally unpaved. It’s called S204 Erga Highway. A 4x4 vehicle is required.
How challenging is the road to Erzhihala Daban?
The road has some narrow parts, so proceed cautiously. Not recommended if you don't know how to reverse. The road is steep (hitting a 14% of maximum gradient through some of the ramps) and dangerous: along the way you’ll have to deal with some dangerous 500m drops.
How long is the road to Erzhihala Daban?
The pass is 61.6 km (38.27 miles) long, running from Qiqing Town (in Gansu province) to Yanglongxiang (in Qinghai province).
Is the road to Erzhihala Daban open year-round?
Set high in the Qilian Mountains, it’s usually impassable in winters.
Road suggested by: Hugh Wilson
Pic&video: Franki Yang