Aiken Daban Pass
艾肯达坂
A pass at about 3,035 meters on National Highway G218, where a winding road descends from alpine meadows into the Kunes valley. Drivers call it the 'Road in the Clouds.'
Aiken Daban lies on National Highway G218 in Kunes Township of Hejing County, at about 3,035 meters. It marks the eastern start of the Kunes valley. From the pass, visitors can look down on the winding mountain road as it descends between alpine meadows and Schrenk spruce, with clouds drifting through the mountains. Self-drivers call it the 'Road in the Clouds.' It is about 20 km from the Kunes Forest Farm, and the pass can be stopped at for free while driving between Nalati, Kunes, and Bayanbulak. Weather at high-altitude passes changes quickly, and it can even snow here in summer. The road has many bends, so drive slowly, and take care when stopping by the roadside.
Opening hours
Open all day (winter access subject to road conditions)
Nearby sights
- Kunes Forest Farm & Kunes Valley
- Nine-Bend River of Bayanbulak
- Bayanbulak Swan Lake
- Bayanbulak Town & Great Yulduz Grassland
- Tielimaiti Pass