Driving the wild Tingri-Penjixiang road
China, asia
82 km
5,271 m
hard
Year-round
Okay, adventurers, buckle up for the Tingri-Penjixiang road in Tibet! This isn't your average Sunday drive. We're talking about an 82km (50.95mi) stretch of mostly unpaved road (with a few concrete patches thrown in for kicks) that snakes its way from Tingri, up, *way* up, towards the tiny town of Penjixiang.
Seriously, the altitude is no joke – we're talking about hitting a lung-busting 5,271m (17,293ft) above sea level. Remember, oxygen is a luxury here! You'll be navigating wooden bridges (some a little sketchy, let's be honest), so keep your wits about you. And definitely don't even *think* about attempting this in winter – it's a no-go. But if you're up for an adventure and some serious scenery, the views here are absolutely incredible. Plus, be sure to check out Ela Shankou for a drive among the clouds and the Gochak La for an epic and enthralling drive to the summit.
Where is it?
Driving the wild Tingri-Penjixiang road is located in China (asia). Coordinates: 39.2433, 108.7493
Road Details
- Country
- China
- Continent
- asia
- Length
- 82 km
- Max Elevation
- 5,271 m
- Difficulty
- hard
- Coordinates
- 39.2433, 108.7493
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