How to get by car to Lamaling Shankou?
Lamaling Shankou is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.993m (13,100ft) above sea level, located on the border of Zoigê and Jiuzhaigou counties, Ngawa Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, in China.
Is the road to Lamaling Shankou paved?
Set high in the Minshan mountain range, the road to the summit is entirely paved. It’s called Jiu Ruo Road.
How long is the road to Lamaling Shankou?
The pass is about 50.8 km (31.5 miles) long, running north-south from Qiujixiang to Zaijiu. Plan 2 hours to complete the remarkable drive without stops, although allow longer if stops are made to take photos and explore the region it passes through.
How challenging is the road to Lamaling Shankou?
The drive features more than 1,000 curves, some of them hairpin turns. If you're afraid of heights, it's probably best to keep your eyes forward because some sections of the road could be difficult to navigate.
Road suggested by: Hugh Wilson
Pic: 怡弄