Tongmai–Pailong Gorge
通麦天险-排龙天险
A roughly 14-km stretch of Parlung Tsangpo cliff road between Tongmai and Pailong. Once the most dangerous section of the Sichuan–Tibet road, it is now a place to view the canyon from scenic lookouts.
The Tongmai Gorge is a roughly 14-km section of the Parlung Tsangpo canyon between Tongmai and Pailong Township. The road hugged the cliffs and was constantly hit by landslides and debris flows, earning it the nickname “Road of Death.” With the tunnels and the great bridge in place, the old road has been partly kept as a scenic route. The Pailong Gorge Viewpoint overlooks the river rushing through the deep valley, with primeval forest and waterfalls on the opposite bank. You can drive and stop as you like, free of charge. In the rainy season the old road may close, and stopping in rockfall sections is strictly prohibited. About 20 km further west, the road connects toward Lulang.
Opening hours
All day