Wanzhang Salt Bridge
万丈盐桥
A section of highway crossing Qarhan Salt Lake, with its roadbed built directly on the salt crust. Roughly 32 km long, it is known as "the road built of salt."
The Wanzhang Salt Bridge is the section of the Dunhuang–Golmud Highway (now G215) that crosses Qarhan Salt Lake. The roadbed is laid directly on salt crust more than ten metres thick. The total length is about 32 km, and the potholed road surface is patched with brine. It is known as the "Wanzhang Salt Bridge." The Qinghai–Tibet Railway runs alongside and crosses the salt lake. This is not an enclosed scenic area. Drivers passing through can see the endless white salt crust and brine channels on both sides. Admission is free. It is usually visited on the same day as the Qarhan Salt Lake scenic area, about 60–70 km north of Golmud city centre. The salt crust at the roadside is sharp and may be soft, so do not drive off the road. Observe traffic controls when passing through industrial zones.
Opening hours
All day