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Old Dec 2, 2012, 6:42 pm
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This section of newly paved road had not been opened to traffic.


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Old Dec 2, 2012, 6:48 pm
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2012-10-16 20:03, we have arrived at the highest point of highway G219. Hongtu Daban, over 5390 meters above sea level. At this altitude, air is only 50.5% as dense as the sea level.
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Old Dec 2, 2012, 7:15 pm
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Sumxi village, 5210 meters above sea level














Jieshan Daban pass, 5202 meters altitude (ignore “5248 m” on the stone)
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Old Dec 2, 2012, 8:25 pm
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30 Li Yingfang arrival at 02:05 after midnight, stayed in Suining Huamulan “Hotel”



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Old Dec 3, 2012, 1:21 am
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excellent trip report. awesome pictures.
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Old Dec 3, 2012, 3:07 am
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Wow! That looked cold

Are there higher roads than yours 5390 meters above seal level?
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Day 9 (2012-10-17): 30 Li Yingfang to Kargilik (Yecheng)


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