China: Massive Landslide Buries G215 Highway in Yunnan, Leaving Road Impassable

On September 2, 2025, in Yunnan, China, a large section of the G215 National Highway between Shangri-La and Daocheng Yading collapsed. The landslide with the large amount of soil and rocks, which created massive clouds of dust, has left vehicles stranded and the road completely impassable, burying the highway in seconds.

NIUNAI Sea landscape at Daocheng Yading Scenic spot in Garze

NIUNAI Sea landscape at Daocheng Yading Scenic spot in Garze

GANZI, CHINA - OCTOBER 15, 2023 - Tourists view the NIUNAI Sea landscape at Daocheng Yading Scenic spot in Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan province, China, Oct 15, 2023.

NIUNAI Sea landscape at Daocheng Yading Scenic spot in Garze

NIUNAI Sea landscape at Daocheng Yading Scenic spot in Garze

GANZI, CHINA - OCTOBER 15, 2023 - Tourists view the NIUNAI Sea landscape at Daocheng Yading Scenic spot in Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan province, China, Oct 15, 2023.

NIUNAI Sea landscape at Daocheng Yading Scenic spot in Garze

NIUNAI Sea landscape at Daocheng Yading Scenic spot in Garze

GANZI, CHINA - OCTOBER 15, 2023 - The NIUNAI Sea landscape is seen at Daocheng Yading Scenic area in Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan province, China, October 15, 2023.

NIUNAI Sea landscape at Daocheng Yading Scenic spot in Garze

NIUNAI Sea landscape at Daocheng Yading Scenic spot in Garze

GANZI, CHINA - OCTOBER 15, 2023 - Tourists view the NIUNAI Sea landscape at Daocheng Yading Scenic spot in Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan province, China, Oct 15, 2023.

NIUNAI Sea landscape at Daocheng Yading Scenic spot in Garze

NIUNAI Sea landscape at Daocheng Yading Scenic spot in Garze

GANZI, CHINA - OCTOBER 15, 2023 - The NIUNAI Sea landscape is seen at Daocheng Yading Scenic area in Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan province, China, October 15, 2023.

NIUNAI Sea landscape at Daocheng Yading Scenic spot in Garze

NIUNAI Sea landscape at Daocheng Yading Scenic spot in Garze

GANZI, CHINA - OCTOBER 15, 2023 - Tourists view the NIUNAI Sea landscape at Daocheng Yading Scenic spot in Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan province, China, Oct 15, 2023.

NIUNAI Sea landscape at Daocheng Yading Scenic spot in Garze

NIUNAI Sea landscape at Daocheng Yading Scenic spot in Garze

GANZI, CHINA - OCTOBER 15, 2023 - Tourists view the NIUNAI Sea landscape at Daocheng Yading Scenic spot in Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan province, China, Oct 15, 2023.

NIUNAI Sea landscape at Daocheng Yading Scenic spot in Garze

NIUNAI Sea landscape at Daocheng Yading Scenic spot in Garze

GANZI, CHINA - OCTOBER 15, 2023 - Tourists view the NIUNAI Sea landscape at Daocheng Yading Scenic spot in Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan province, China, Oct 15, 2023.

NIUNAI Sea landscape at Daocheng Yading Scenic spot in Garze

NIUNAI Sea landscape at Daocheng Yading Scenic spot in Garze

GANZI, CHINA - OCTOBER 15, 2023 - Tourists view the NIUNAI Sea landscape at Daocheng Yading Scenic spot in Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan province, China, Oct 15, 2023.

NIUNAI Sea landscape at Daocheng Yading Scenic spot in Garze

NIUNAI Sea landscape at Daocheng Yading Scenic spot in Garze

GANZI, CHINA - OCTOBER 15, 2023 - Tourists view the NIUNAI Sea landscape at Daocheng Yading Scenic spot in Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan province, China, Oct 15, 2023.

NIUNAI Sea landscape at Daocheng Yading Scenic spot in Garze

NIUNAI Sea landscape at Daocheng Yading Scenic spot in Garze

GANZI, CHINA - OCTOBER 15, 2023 - Tourists view the NIUNAI Sea landscape at Daocheng Yading Scenic spot in Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan province, China, Oct 15, 2023.

NIUNAI Sea landscape at Daocheng Yading Scenic spot in Garze

NIUNAI Sea landscape at Daocheng Yading Scenic spot in Garze

GANZI, CHINA - OCTOBER 15, 2023 - The NIUNAI Sea landscape is seen at Daocheng Yading Scenic area in Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan province, China, October 15, 2023.

NIUNAI Sea landscape at Daocheng Yading Scenic spot in Garze

NIUNAI Sea landscape at Daocheng Yading Scenic spot in Garze

GANZI, CHINA - OCTOBER 15, 2023 - Tourists view the NIUNAI Sea landscape at Daocheng Yading Scenic spot in Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan province, China, Oct 15, 2023.

NIUNAI Sea landscape at Daocheng Yading Scenic spot in Garze

NIUNAI Sea landscape at Daocheng Yading Scenic spot in Garze

GANZI, CHINA - OCTOBER 15, 2023 - Tourists view the NIUNAI Sea landscape at Daocheng Yading Scenic spot in Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan province, China, Oct 15, 2023.

NIUNAI Sea landscape at Daocheng Yading Scenic spot in Garze

NIUNAI Sea landscape at Daocheng Yading Scenic spot in Garze

GANZI, CHINA - OCTOBER 15, 2023 - The NIUNAI Sea landscape is seen at Daocheng Yading Scenic area in Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan province, China, October 15, 2023.

NIUNAI Sea landscape at Daocheng Yading Scenic spot in Garze

NIUNAI Sea landscape at Daocheng Yading Scenic spot in Garze

GANZI, CHINA - OCTOBER 15, 2023 - Tourists view the NIUNAI Sea landscape at Daocheng Yading Scenic spot in Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan province, China, Oct 15, 2023.

NIUNAI Sea landscape at Daocheng Yading Scenic spot in Garze

NIUNAI Sea landscape at Daocheng Yading Scenic spot in Garze

GANZI, CHINA - OCTOBER 15, 2023 - The NIUNAI Sea landscape is seen at Daocheng Yading Scenic area in Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan province, China, October 15, 2023.

NIUNAI Sea landscape at Daocheng Yading Scenic spot in Garze

NIUNAI Sea landscape at Daocheng Yading Scenic spot in Garze

GANZI, CHINA - OCTOBER 15, 2023 - The NIUNAI Sea landscape is seen at Daocheng Yading Scenic area in Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan province, China, October 15, 2023.