The Last Road Before Tibet’s Legendary 72 Bends | Zuogong to Yela Pass | 4K POV

Drive to Yela Pass (4,658 m), the gateway to Tibet’s legendary Nujiang 72 Bends, on China’s iconic G318 Sichuan–Tibet Highway. Today’s drive follows the G318 from Zuogong to Yela Pass, climbing from 3,780 meters to 4,658 meters through dramatic mountain landscapes, alpine valleys, and ever-changing weather before reaching one of the most iconic mountain passes in Tibet. Beyond Yela Pass lies the legendary Nujiang 72 Bends, where the G318 begins its spectacular descent into Nujiang Gorge—featured in the next stage of this journey. Route Information Location: Zuogong County, Tibet, China Route: Zuogong → Yela Pass Distance: 124 km Elevation: 3,780 m → 4,658 m Road: G318 Sichuan–Tibet Highway About the Channel China Roads explores the roads and landscapes of China through immersive 4K POV driving videos. Every journey is presented with natural driving sounds only — no narration and no background music — allowing you to experience the road as if you were behind the wheel. If you enjoy immersive driving, road trips, or discovering China one road at a time, consider subscribing. See you on the next journey. #china #tibet #g318 #ChinaRoads