Tukuk-OS🛇 Sanju Pass
People's Republic of China · Asia · 36.67°N, 78.25°E
The Sanju, or Sanju-la, with an elevation of 5,364 metres (17,598 ft), is a historical mountain pass in the Kun Lun Mountains in Pishan County, Hotan Prefecture, Xinjiang, China. During ancient times, it was the last on a series of difficult passes on the most common summer caravan route between Ladakh and the Tarim Basin. In recent years, besides being used by the locals, it has also become a trekking route for Chinese trekkers. In early 2020s, a scenic unpaved auto tour route was opened along the trail for road trippers.
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Quick facts
| Country | People's Republic of China |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Asia |
| Coordinates (approx.) | 36.67°N, 78.25°E · view on map |
Sanju Pass is located in People's Republic of China, in Asia.
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