Mi La: The Ultimate Road Trip Guide
Mi La is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 5.010m (16,437ft) above sea level, located in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China.
Where is Mi La?
The pass is located in Gongbo'gyamda County of Nyingchi City, in the southern part of the country. The summit offers a breathtaking scenery.
Is Mi La paved?
The road to the summit is totally paved. It’s called China National Highway 318, also known as China-Nepal Highway (Friendship Highway).
How challenging is the road through Mi La?
The road is not easy, with many turns, steep sections and narrow parts. It’s a long but never steep climb. After the pass there’s an interesting change to more alpine scenery: rocky gorge and trees reappear.
How long is the road through Mi La?
The road is 25km long, running north-south from Jilongduo to Nianqu.
Is the road through Mi La open year-round?
At this elevation, the road is totally impassable in winters. Due to the challenging conditions of the road and the harsh climate, in 2019, the pass was bypassed by the Mi La Mountain tunnel, one of the highest vehicular tunnels in the world.
Pic: 陈冬阳