Balang Mountain Pass
巴朗山垭口
A high mountain pass between Wolong and Siguniang, at about 4,480 meters, where you can see sea of clouds and sunrise and gaze at Yaomei Peak and Gongga Mountain in the distance.
Balang Mountain divides Wolong and Xiaojin County. The old provincial road crosses the pass at about 4,480 meters, marked by a sign reading “Summit of the Panda Kingdom.” It is the required route into Siguniang from Chengdu. After the Balang Mountain Tunnel opened in 2016, the main road runs through the mountain's interior, but self-drivers and chartered-car travelers often take the old road on purpose to see the clouds and sunrise. On clear days you can see Yaomei Peak and Gongga Mountain. The air at the pass is thin, so avoid strenuous activity and keep your stay short. The old road has many sharp bends, and it may close in rain or snow, so check road conditions before going.
Opening hours
All day (subject to road conditions)
Nearby sights
- Maobiliang Viewpoint
- Chaoshanping Viewpoint
- Siguniangshan Town (Rilong)
- Haizi Valley
- Changping Valley
- Dahaizi Lake (Haizi Valley)
- Shuangqiao Valley
- Siguniang Dafeng (Big Sister Peak)