Aikenda Pass

As the eastern starting point of the Gongnaisi Valley, it sits at an elevation of 3,035 meters. Overlooking the green corridor at the valley bottom, with mist swirling among the mountains and the winding mountain road descending along the alpine meadow, the scenery is particularly spectacular, earning it the name “Road Through the Clouds.” The snow barriers along the road—rare in highway history—are also a scenic highlight of Aikenda Pass. …