Tibet less remote as world's highest road tunnel opens - Global Times

Tibet less remote as world's highest road tunnel opens Global Times The tunnel passes through the main peak of Chola Mountain which is 6,168 m above sea level, shortening the time from Chengdu, capital of Sichuan Province, to Nagqu in Tibet by two hours, and avoiding the most dangerous section on the highway.

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