Xiangpi Mountain Pass
橡皮山垭口
A mountain pass at 3,817 meters on the route from Heima River near Qinghai Lake to Chaka Salt Lake, with prayer flags fluttering and views over grasslands and winding mountain roads.
Xiangpi Mountain lies on the border between Gonghe and Ulan counties, where the G109 Beijing–Lhasa highway crosses a pass at 3,817 meters. It is a mandatory point on the Qinghai-Gansu Grand Loop between Qinghai Lake and Chaka. The pass is hung with prayer flags and marked by mani stone piles, and on clear days you can look back toward the grasslands and distant mountains around Qinghai Lake. Admission is free, and you can stop briefly on the roadside to take photos, but watch for passing traffic. The altitude is high, so don't run when you get out of the car, and first-time highland visitors may get headaches. In winter and spring, the road surface may be icy, so slow down.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Chaka Sky No.1 Scenic Area
- Chaka Salt Lake Sightseeing Train & Salt Sculptures
- Chaka Salt Lake
- Chaka Town
- Mohe Camel Farm
- Dulan Monastery
- Hariatu National Forest Park