Ela Shankou: enjoy a drive among the clouds
China, asia
110 km
4,502 m
moderate
Year-round
Ela Shankou is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 4.502m (14,770ft) above the sea levele, located in Xinghai County, in the Hainan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, in the east-central part of Qinghai Province, People's Republic of China.
Set high in the Tibetan plateau, the road to the summit is totally paved. It’s called G214 Highway. Always check the weather forecast before you start your journey: adverse conditions are common. Expect strong winds. The pass has been bypassed by the scenic G0613 (Gongyu Expy Toll Road).
The pass is 110 km (68 miles) long, running from Wenquan Town to Hekazhen. It features steep sections, hitting a 10% of maximum gradient through some of the ramps. There are hot springs just below the pass.
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Where is it?
Ela Shankou: enjoy a drive among the clouds is located in China (asia). Coordinates: 37.8262, 104.9509
Road Details
- Country
- China
- Continent
- asia
- Length
- 110 km
- Max Elevation
- 4,502 m
- Difficulty
- moderate
- Coordinates
- 37.8262, 104.9509
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