Chola Mountain (Pass & Tunnel)
雀儿山（垭口·隧道）
A notorious mountain pass on the northern Sichuan–Tibet route. The main peak is 6,168 m and the old pass is about 5,050 m. Traffic now uses a tunnel, but self-drivers can still take the old road to see the snow peaks.
Chola Mountain is the main peak of the northern section of the Shaluli Mountains, rising to 6,168 metres. It was once known as the highest and most dangerous point on the Sichuan–Tibet road. The old G317 road crossed the Chola Pass at about 5,050 metres. After the Chola Tunnel, at about 4,300 metres, opened in 2017, the crossing takes only about ten minutes. Self-drivers who enjoy scenery can take the old road up to the pass on fine days to see snow peaks, glaciers and prayer flags, but the old road is in poor condition, so do not risk it in rain or snow. The pass is high, so do not linger there too long. Xinlu Lake lies at the eastern foot of Chola Mountain.
Opening hours
All day (depends on weather and road conditions)