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Top 10 Regions with the Most Roads Above 5,000 Meters

This ranking is based on geographic statistics, identifying regions with the highest density of roads above 5,000 meters. These high-altitude routes are primarily located in the Tibetan Plateau and surrounding Himalayan ranges, offering significant insight into high-altitude engineering and connectivity.

Current #1
Ngari, Tibet, China

Interesting Facts & Summary

Lifelines at the Peak of the World

In these regions, roads represent the ultimate challenge of human engineering. The Tibetan Plateau dominates the list, particularly in the Ngari and Nagqu prefectures, which feature numerous 'roads in the clouds' built for border patrol, mineral transport, and high-altitude tourism.

  • Key Fact: The highest permanent road passes globally are concentrated here; many sections are snow-covered year-round, with oxygen levels below 50% of sea level.
  • Data Comparison: Compared to the Andes, the roads above 5,000m on the Tibetan Plateau exhibit higher density and a more connected network structure.
RankRegion NameNumber of roads above 5,000mRepresentative Route
Ngari, Tibet, China
86Jieshan Daban, Hongtu Daban
Nagqu, Tibet, China
72Tanggula Pass network
Shigatse, Tibet, China
54Everest Base Camp Road
4
Haixi, Qinghai, China
48Kunlun Mountain routes
5
Qamdo, Tibet, China
39Hengduan Mountain branches
6
Ladakh, India
35Karakoram Pass routes
7
Garze, Sichuan, China
31Queer Mountain, Litang area
8
Andean Region, Bolivia
22Potosi mining roads
9
Hotan, Xinjiang, China
19G219 high-altitude sections
10
Northern Andes, Chile
15Atacama Plateau network

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