How to drive the 4x4 road to Kanda Shan Pass?

Kanda Shan Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 4.656m (15,275ft) above sea level, located in Nangqên County of the Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture.

Kanda Shan Pass

Where is Kanda Shan Pass?

The pass, also known as Yega La, is located in the southern part of Qinghai province, bordering the Tibet Autonomous Region to the south.

Is the road to Kanda Shan Pass unpaved?

The road to the summit is totally unpaved and features 12 switchbacks and countless turns. It is very steep, hitting a 12% of maximum gradient through some of the ramps.

How long is the road to Kanda Shan Pass?

The road is 49.6km (30.82 miles) long, running west-east from Kanda Village to Maozhuangxiang. To drive the road without stopping will take most people between 3 and 4 hours.

Road suggested by: Hugh Wilson
Pic&more info: https://www.cloudbirders.com/be/download?filename=OLLERS_China_08_2014.pdf

 

 

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