Mila Pass
མི་ལ་
A divide at about 5,013 meters between Lhasa and Nyingchi, ringed by prayer flags and mani stone piles, and a landmark viewpoint on the Lhasa–Nyingchi stretch of G318.
Mila Pass sits on the border between Maizhokunggar County and Gongbo'gyamda County, at an elevation of about 5,013 meters. It is the watershed between the Lhasa River and the Niyang River, and marks the boundary between Lhasa and Nyingchi. East of the pass, the climate quickly shifts from dry plateau to humid conditions, and the vegetation grows denser. After the Mila Mountain Tunnel opened in 2019, the main G318 route passes through the tunnel, so reaching the pass requires taking the old road alongside it. On the pass are a giant yak sculpture, rows of prayer flags and mani stone piles, and on clear days you can see the surrounding snow peaks. It is about 200 km from Bayi Town and about 140 km from Lhasa, making it a good 15- to 30-minute stop on the way between Lhasa and Nyingchi. Note: The altitude is extremely high, so move slowly when getting out of the car and do not run. The old road may be closed by snow in winter, so check road conditions before setting out.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Taizhao Ancient Town
- Xiuba Ancient Watchtowers
- Niyang River Midstream Rock
- Basum Tso (Draksum-tso)
- Kading Valley
- Xincuo Lake
- Nanyi Valley
- Millennium Walnut King