Fengxue Pass
风雪丫口
A highway pass over Gaoligong Mountain at about 3,150 meters, snow-covered in winter. Heading west from here leads into Pianma.
Fengxue Pass is the crest on the Liuku–Pianma Road where it crosses Gaoligong Mountain, at about 3,150 meters. It forms the watershed between the Nu River gorge and the Pianma River valley. Snow and rime ice are common in winter and spring, and on clear days you can look out over the peaks of Gaoligong Mountain. It is a popular photo stop for self-drive travelers. The drive from Liuku takes about 1.5 to 2 hours. Altitude sickness is less of a concern, but the wind is strong and the cold is biting. Snow-day driving requires snow chains, so check road conditions before setting out.
Opening hours
Open all day (roads may close after snowfall)
Nearby sights
- Yaojiaping
- Pianma Border Town
- Pianma Anti-British & Hump Route Memorial
- Tingming Lake
- Bainiaogu Bird Valley (Sanhe Village)
- Dengeng Hot Springs
- Xiaoshaba Scenic Area
- Liuku Tusi Yamen