Xidatan
西大滩
A high mountain valley on the northern foot of the Kunlun Mountains on G109, at about 4,150 metres, directly facing the Yuzhu Peak glacier. It is a classic spot for photographing the Qinghai-Tibet Railway and snowy peaks.
Xidatan lies on National Highway G109 between Nachitai and Kunlun Pass, at about 4,150 metres. To the south, the valley faces the glacier and snow slopes on the north face of Yuzhu Peak. The Qinghai-Tibet Railway runs through the valley, and a train against the snowy mountains is a classic image. There is a road maintenance station, restaurants and basic accommodation, and it is also the base camp for climbing Yuzhu Peak. It is a good place to park, take photos and rest to adjust to the altitude. It is about 130 km from Golmud, and it is best to pass through in the morning, as clouds often hide the snow peaks in the afternoon. Avoid running hard while you are here to prevent altitude sickness.
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All day