Sejila Pass · Namcha Barwa
Climb Sejila Pass (4,728 m) for the classic view of Namcha Barwa, the 7,782 m "spear piercing the sky," then descend into mild, green Nyingchi.
Plan the day
Lulang to Nyingchi — the road, food, lodging and gear for this stage.
Road & riding
Climb Sejila Pass (4,728 m) — rhododendron seas in spring and, on a clear day, the snow pyramid of Namcha Barwa (7,782 m) — then descend to Nyingchi (2,950 m).
Food & resupply
Nyingchi (Bayi) is a full city — every cuisine, supermarkets and cafés; a proper resupply and rest stop.
Sleeping
Hotels of every level in Nyingchi; warm and low — a great night before the home stretch.
Gear & body
Cold, possibly snowy pass to a warm city in one ride: full layers on top, light kit below. Clear mornings give the best Namcha Barwa views.
Landmarks
Lulang Town
A green-meadow alpine town at 3,300 m, famous for its stone-pot chicken and Switzerland-like pastures.
Lulang Forest Sea Viewpoint
A famed overlook above a sea of spruce and fir filling the Lulang valley below.
Sejila Rhododendron Sea
Slopes near Sejila blaze red and purple with wild rhododendrons every early summer.
Sejila Pass
A 4,728 m pass with the postcard view of Namcha Barwa.
Namcha Barwa Viewpoint
The classic platform just past the pass framing the icy spear of Namcha Barwa.
Namcha Barwa
A 7,782 m snow peak, shy behind cloud — catching it clear is a pilgrim’s luck.
Niyang River
A clear blue-green river the road follows down toward Nyingchi, braiding over pale shoals.
Gengzhang Township
A small Monba ethnic township along the Niyang valley, a quiet roadside stop before Nyingchi.
Nyingchi Peach-Blossom Village
A valley village where old wild peach trees bloom pink against snow peaks each spring.
Nyingchi
A mild, green valley near 2,950 m, the lowest, warmest stretch in Tibet.
Questions about this day
How high is Namcha Barwa?
Namcha Barwa is a 7,782 m snow peak — "the spear that pierces the sky." Day 17 climbs Sejila Pass at 4,728 m for the classic view of it before descending to mild, green Nyingchi.
Can you actually see Namcha Barwa?
It hides behind cloud most of the time, so catching it clear from Sejila Pass is famously a matter of luck. The game simulates weather and time of day live, so a clear sighting of the peak feels as lucky as the real thing.
Where is the best view of Namcha Barwa?
Sejila Pass at 4,728 m is the postcard viewpoint. In the game it’s a check-in spot — time your crossing for clear weather and you’ll get a postcard with the snow pyramid behind your rider.
Ride your own 318
Cycling 318 turns the road to Lhasa into a daily, cozy ride. Check in at the landmarks, collect a postcard from each, and fill your 318 passport.
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