Destination · Xinjiang
Panlong Ancient Road
A paved mountain road in the Kunlun Mountains with over 600 hairpin turns climbing from 3,000 to 4,200 meters.
- Where in China
- Xinjiang, 1,230 km south-west of Urumqi in a straight line
- Nearest town
- Tashkurgan County, 28 km north-west
- Entry
- Entrance is free
The Panlong Ancient Road, located on the Pamir Plateau in Taxkorgan County, Xinjiang, is a world-renowned mountain highway famous for its dizzying design. Spanning a core section of 36 kilometers, the fully paved asphalt road features over 600 sharp, S-shaped hairpin turns that snake dramatically through the rugged Kunlun Mountains. As drivers navigate these endless curves, the altitude sharply climbs from 3,000 meters to over 4,200 meters, offering a spectacular alpine views. Resembling a giant, coiling dragon when viewed from above, this "sky road" has become an internet-famous destination for adventure seekers and drone photographers alike.
What to see
Where it is
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Where to park
The exact spot, the entrance and the address are in the Dragon Roads app during your trip. Every stop opens in Amap, ready to navigate.
Road trip to Panlong Ancient Road
Panlong Ancient Road is a stop on Southern Xinjiang Expedition, one of our Xinjiang road trips. Every route can be shortened, lengthened or started elsewhere.
Nearby in Xinjiang
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