Zhanailakashan Pass
China, asia
N/A
4,760 m
hard
Year-round
Okay, adventure seekers, buckle up for the Zhanailakashan Pass! This beast of a road tops out at a staggering 4,760m (15,616ft) in the Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of southern Qinghai, China.
The good news? It’s paved! You’ll be cruising on the S309 Provincial Road. The not-so-good news? Mother Nature calls the shots here. It’s generally open year-round, but winter storms can shut it down in a heartbeat. Seriously, if you're sensitive to high altitude or have heart issues, maybe skip this one. The air is THIN, and the weather can turn on a dime any time of year. But if you're prepared for the challenge, the views are totally worth it!
Where is it?
Zhanailakashan Pass is located in China (asia). Coordinates: 36.7534, 101.8497
Road Details
- Country
- China
- Continent
- asia
- Max Elevation
- 4,760 m
- Difficulty
- hard
- Coordinates
- 36.7534, 101.8497
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