Kunlun Mountain Pass, Gateway to the Roof of the World

Near National Highway 109 in Golmud City, Haixi Mongolian-Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province

One of the most famous mountain passes on the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau

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Introduction

Kunlun Pass is a must-pass route connecting Qinghai and Gansu to Tibet, and is also a major difficulty on the Qinghai-Tibet Highway. Located at an altitude of 4767 meters, Kunlun Pass is the first challenge for most travelers to overcome altitude sickness. In addition, on the south side of Kunlun Pass stands the Kunlun Pass Monument and the Jiesang Sonam Dargye Monument, honoring the excellent son of the Tibetan people who sacrificed to protect the wild animals in Kekexili.

Address

Near National Highway 109 in Golmud City, Haixi Mongolian-Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province

Opening hours

08:00-18:00 (all day)
Last admission at 18:00 (Monday-Sunday, January 1-December 31)

Transportation

The Kunlun Mountain Pass is located in the middle section of the Kunlun Mountains, 160 kilometers south of Golmud. Starting from Golmud, the price of chartering a car to visit the Kunlun Mountains and surrounding areas is around 400-500 yuan, and it is possible to also visit Yuzhu Peak and the Sonam Dargye Protection Station.