Eight legendary roads in Tibet

The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau is high and steep, and the road to Tibet is like heaven.

What roads have people taken to Tibet since ancient times? Where are they? What's the secret of their geographical distribution? What are the unique landscapes and unique experiences of each road? How do travelers find the road that suits them best? ...

This article tells you ~ ~

The first ancient Tang-Fan road is the most historic one.

It consists of two parts: the Tang-Fan Ancient Road and the Zhu Fan Ancient Road;

From Chang 'an in the east to Luodian in the west, Wencheng entered Tibet from here.

Sun Moon Mountain is located at the junction of Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and Loess Plateau.

China's farming culture and nomadic civilization meet here.

Suitable for people: the road conditions are good, but the journey is long and the time is long. Suitable for motorists who have time and like history and foreign culture.

Highlights of the route: historical and cultural journey, visiting ancient and modern cultures. The whole journey is 5274 kilometers, which can be completed in 16 days.

Main landmarks along the way: Xi 'an, Tianshui, Lanzhou, Ledu, Xining, Sun Moon Mountain, Zhaling Lake, Yushu, Yangbajing, Lhasa, Shigatse, Gyangze, Kathmandu and varanasi. ...

The second Kerria ancient road, the least known road to Tibet.

Deep in the Kunlun Mountains, the Pru River flows endlessly here.

The volcano in Ashkule Basin is quite mysterious. ...

This is a paradise for adventurers.

Suitable for people: explorers and outdoor enthusiasts.

Highlights of the route: the ancient road is hidden in the depths of Kunlun Mountain, only half way; With the change of altitude, the natural (geological) landscape is constantly changing, which is suitable for climbers who like adventure and challenge.

Main landmarks along the way: Pulu Village, Subhas Valley and Sulphur Daban. ...

The third Sichuan-Tibet Post Road, the oldest ancient tea-horse road.

There is no time for the southern Sichuan-Tibet line and the northern line.

Sichuan-Tibet Post Road is the only road from Sichuan to Tibet, and it is also an ancient tea-horse road.

Xiagongla Mountain is just opposite here, which indicates the first risk of entering Tibet. There was silence not far from Sapu Mountain, showing the majesty of the gods.

Suitable for the crowd: go on road trip people who dare to explore other routes besides the traditional route to Tibet.

Highlights of the route: the fastest way to enter Tibet in ancient times. Many sections are very difficult to walk, and the roads are extremely dangerous. It's a super cross-country road. There are few cars, it is quiet, and the scenery in some areas is unique.

Main landmarks along the way: Batang, Mangkang, Luolong and Naqu. ...

The fourth Qinghai-Tibet line is the most "magical" heavenly road.

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Hunting in no man's land in Hoh Xil has just ended. It's fleeting, and Namco is in the fairy-tale starry sky.

Among the many routes to Tibet, the Qinghai-Tibet Highway is not restricted by seasons and can be used all year round.

Overlooking Erlangjian Scenic Area from Nanshan on the shore of Qinghai Lake, you can clearly see the shape of the lake shore and the cultivated land on the shore.

Whether people enter Tibet or transport goods, the Qinghai-Tibet line can be the first choice.

Kunlun Mountain has been known as the "Sect of Mountains" since ancient times, and Kunlun Mountain Pass is the only place where Qinghai and Gansu provinces lead to Tibet. The majestic Kunlun Mountain is magnificent and the mountains are continuous.

At the same time, because of its short mileage, the best road conditions and the highest safety factor, the Qinghai-Tibet Line has become a traffic artery connecting Tibet and the mainland.

Suitable for the crowd: self-driving enthusiasts who pursue stability.

Highlights of the route: short mileage, the best road conditions, the highest safety factor, annual traffic, the best in summer, and many rare wild animals can be seen along the way. The total length is 1900 km, and the section near 1000 km stands at an altitude of more than 4000 meters, which can be completed in 5 days at the earliest.

Main landmarks along the way: Xining, Huangyuan, Golmud, Tanggula Town and Naqu. ...

The southern part of the fifth Sichuan-Tibet line, National Highway 3 18, is the most colorful photography road.

3 18 National Highway passes through Hengduan Mountains in the east of Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.

It is also the most complex and unique terrain in the world. The mountains and valleys are distributed in parallel, the Dadu River is separated by folded mountains, and the Sino-Tibetan culture is divided here.

Kangding Zheduo Mountain is known as the first pass in Tibet. Zheduo Mountain is not only the watershed of Dadu River and Yalong River, but also the dividing line of Sino-Tibetan culture. After crossing Zheduo Mountain, he officially entered Kangba Tibetan area.

Go on road trip is like "the mind is in heaven and the body is in hell."

The winding mountain road of Zheduo Mountain is the second natural barrier of the southern Sichuan-Tibet line. Due to the complex terrain, vast territory, alternating mountains and valleys, natural diversity, many places are exciting.

Looking at Potala Palace from the Lalu Wetland after the snow, the angle is unique, quiet and attractive, which is a bit more mysterious than the common close-up view. Just like a magnificent symphony poem, it shows the unique southwest mountain scenery to mankind.

Highlights of the route: National Highway 3 18 is almost along the 30-degree north latitude line, which is a landscape corridor and a historical and cultural tour road. The terrain is complex, the territory is vast, the mountains and valleys alternate with each other, and the natural landscape types are diverse, which is rare in the world.

Main landmarks along the way: Chengdu, Ya 'an, Tianquan, Kangding, Linzhi, Gongbu Jiangda and Lhasa. ...

Note: the vehicle is durable and adaptable, and there is no problem with the family car with not too low displacement. Of course, off-road vehicles or SUVs are better, and electric vehicles cannot be used.

The sixth line, the northern Sichuan-Tibet line, National Highway 3 17, is the best way to visit the canyon glaciers.

The road of glacier investigation in the canyon.

Queer Mountain is near the sky, Zizhu Mountain has a fierce autumn wind, and the sky in northern Tibet records the migration and reproduction of human beings in an incredible way.

Leave the footprints of Tibetan, Qiang and Han nationalities.

Most of the most beautiful places you know are along her route!

The history is heavy, there are many temples, ethnic customs and geological changes are great. ......

No matter how gorgeous the words and descriptions are, they all become pale and powerless in front of various landscapes of National Highway 3 17.

Zizhu Mountain is one of the four sacred mountains of our religion, and Zheluo Temple is the great temple of our religion and one of the temples with high altitude.

This transportation network runs through the northwest of Sichuan, connecting northern Tibet and Sanjiang in Qinghai. This is such a magical place.

It is difficult for you to describe what you see in words. You can only enjoy it in front of these incredible creation myths!

Naqu alpine meadow grassland is one of the most beautiful grasslands in China, which is more magnificent than most grasslands. These are all displayed on national highway 3 17.

Suitable for people: go on road trip people who like quiet, natural and simple scenery and have certain requirements for driving skills.

Highlights of the route: heavy history, numerous temples, ethnic customs, great geological changes ... across the northwest of Sichuan, connecting the vast area of northern Tibet and the transportation network of Sanjiang in Qinghai.

Main landmarks along the way: Chengdu, Wenchuan, Ganzi, Qamdo and Naqu. ...

Note: west of Changdu, it requires high driving skills; The relative drop in Hengduan mountain area is very large, so pay attention to high reflection.

The seventh line, the Yunzang line, is the best way to see the river.

The road to multicultural experience.

The Yunnan-Tibet line, which runs through the core area of three parallel rivers, is the only line that can see the Lancang River all the way.

The Lancang River Gorge with a drop of 130 km is magnificent.

Dali dam near Cangshan Erhai Lake is more beautiful. The Yunnan-Tibet line has a large drop and an irregular trend. It can travel through several climatic zones in a short time and enjoy different scenery.

Highlights of the route: it is roughly consistent with the route of the ancient tea-horse road. Through the core area of three parallel rivers, it connects famous scenic spots, diverse climate feeling lines, ethnic and religious cultural experience lines, and traffic blocks connect scenic spots. The mileage is not very long, less than 700 kilometers, and it can be completed in 4 days at the earliest, connecting Sichuan and Tibet at Mangkang.

Main landmarks along the way: Dali, Shangri-La, Deqin and Mangkang. ...

Note: some roads are of low grade and poor road conditions, so you must have enough driving experience; Respect the customs and habits of ethnic minorities.

The eighth line, the new Tibet line, is the highest crossing highway.

The new Tibet line, the highest crossing highway.

Kunlun Mountain, Karakorum Mountain, Gangdise Mountain and Himalayas are located here.

Zada soil forest twists and turns for dozens of kilometers, and the hairpin bend of Everest Highway is like a "ladder" at the summit.

Black Kazibaban after the snow. There are many bends here, and the road conditions are poor. You can see a big glacier on the opposite mountain from here.

An indomitable arc is drawn in the mountains southwest of the majestic Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.

The chain hairpin bend of the Everest Highway is like a "ladder" at the top of the world in the shadow of stars and snow-white mountains.

Among them, the highway is about 1700 km, with an altitude of more than 4,000 meters. It is rare in the world in terms of length and altitude, and it is also the highest highway in the world.

On the way from Tarqin to Baga, you can see Rinpoche, the holy mountain, an endless stream of believers and travelers. This section will pass the milestone of 2 19 national highway 13 14 km.

Highlights of the route: The whole journey is 2138km, of which the road surface is about1.700km, and the altitude is over 4,000m. It is rare in the world in terms of length and altitude, and it is also the highest expressway in the world.

Main towns along the way: Yecheng, Ritu, Hall, Ali, etc. ...

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