Bowa Mountain Pass Viewpoint
波瓦山
A mountain pass at about 4,500 m on the way from Daocheng County town to Shangri-La Town, with prayer flags fluttering. On clear days you can see the snow-peak range in the distance.
Bowa Mountain Pass sits on the provincial highway between Daocheng County town and Shangri-La Town, at about 4,500 m. It is a must-pass on the way in and out of Yading. The pass has a viewing platform, prayer flags and mani stones. On clear days you can see the snow-peak range toward Yading, and the switchback road heading south down the mountain offers wide views over autumn slopes ablaze with color. Admission is free. Stop for 10–20 minutes when driving or on a hired vehicle. At this altitude the wind is strong and cold, so move slowly to avoid altitude sickness. In winter and spring, watch for icy roads.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Banghe Poplar Forest
- Rubuchaka Hot Spring
- Daocheng White Stupa
- Gongga Langjiling Monastery
- Sangdui Red Grassland
- Shangri-La Town (Riwa)
- Echu Mountain
- Yading Nature Reserve