Gangbala Pass might be the highest-altitude coffee bar.

The biggest challenge of traveling in Tibet is the lack of oxygen caused by the high altitude, which makes your brain foggy and your judgment and ability to act slow.

At the Gangbala Pass Viewing Platform at 4,998 meters above sea level, also known as Yamdrok Lake No.1 Viewing Platform, the serious problem of plateau hypoxia troubles visitors. Besides the usual oxygen intake and sugar supplements (regular cola is very useful), having a cup of coffee and taking a break is also a feasible way to relieve altitude sickness.
👍 To fight the altitude, always remember not to drink cold beverages; a hot Americano is the sensible choice.

The coffee shop is small, located on one side of the mountain road, overlooking the rugged mountain path and the Yarlung Tsangpo River below.

The coffee shop is decorated very cozily, perfect for relaxing and taking photos. You can often see many girls taking oxygen while snapping pictures. No matter how tough or tiring it is, it doesn’t stop them from getting great shots 🫢.

📍 Detailed address: Yamdrok Lake No.1 Viewing Platform.

💰 Price level: Hot Americano coffee is 35 yuan per cup, which is quite reasonable.

Post by 20Reed~Matthew | Oct 26, 2025