Hongla Mountain
红拉山
A high mountain pass with primeval fir forest on the G214 Yunnan–Tibet route, and the core of the Markam Yunnan Snub-nosed Monkey National Nature Reserve.
Hongla Mountain lies between Yanjing and Markam County town. The pass that G214 crosses sits at about 4,400 meters, flanked by vast stretches of primeval fir and spruce forest, and on clear days you can see the snowy peaks of the Hengduan Mountains. The area belongs to the Markam Yunnan Snub-nosed Monkey National Nature Reserve, one of the northern limits of this rare primate's range. To see the monkeys, go through arrangements made by the reserve, and do not enter the forest or feed the animals on your own. The pass is about 30 km from Yanjing. Snow and ice may remain in winter and spring, so take care when driving and watch for altitude sickness.
Opening hours
Open all day (winter depends on road conditions)
Nearby sights
- Quzika Hot Springs
- Yanjing Catholic Church
- Yanjing Ancient Salt Fields
- Markam Town (Gartok)
- Lawu Pass
- Rumei & Zhuka Lancang Bridge
- Dongda La Pass