Dadongshushan Pass
大冬树山垭口
A high mountain pass on the road from Qilian toward Qinghai Lake, at about 4,120 m, ringed by mani stone piles and prayer flags, with views of the Qilian peaks.
Dadongshushan Pass lies on the road about 20 km south of the Qilian county seat. It is the essential route south from Qilian to Moder and Gangcha on the north shore of Qinghai Lake, at roughly 4,120 m. At the pass stand a white stupa, mani stone piles and colourful prayer flags, with views back over the Babao River valley and Niuxin Mountain. Snowy peaks and alpine meadows surround it, and yak herds are common in summer. A tunnel now bypasses the pass, so reaching the summit requires the old road. Because of the altitude, do not run when posing for photographs, and take care to stay warm and watch for altitude sickness. In rain or snow the old road is slippery, so drive carefully.
Opening hours
All day