Wuming Mountain (Glacial Boulder Field Viewpoint)
无名山
A high-altitude mountain pass on the Daocheng–Xiangcheng road, covered with glacial boulder fields left by ancient ice; a classic roadside stop for self-driving the Sichuan-Yunnan route.
Wuming Mountain lies on the road between Daocheng County and Xiangcheng County. It is a high-altitude pass crossed on the way from Daocheng to Xiangcheng, at an altitude of over 4,600 metres. The plateau summit is covered with huge erratic boulders and stone seas left by ancient glacial activity. The landscape is desolate and expansive, and on clear days you can see a range of snowy peaks. It shares its origins as an ancient ice cap relic with Haizi Mountain, and it has also been chosen as a site for high-altitude astronomical observation. The pass has a roadside viewpoint, where drivers and tour groups typically stop for 20 to 30 minutes to take photos on the way between Daocheng and Xiangcheng. Admission is free. The altitude is high, the wind strong, and temperatures low, so guard against the cold and sun, and avoid strenuous activity to prevent altitude sickness. Roads can ice over in winter and spring, so check conditions before you go.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Maxiong Gorge
- Shambhala Seven Lakes & Mt. Bamu
- White Tibetan Houses & Seergong Village
- Sampheling Monastery
- Zhongde Village (Qingde)
- Shuoqu River Valley
- Reda Township
- Ranwu Hot Springs