The best guide for a self-driving trip to Tibet from Kunming, an introduction to must-visit attractions during a 10-day self-driving trip to Tibet

Take a self-driving trip to Tibet and live a different life. You have nothing to focus on except traveling, and you are free from all worldliness and distractions.

1. Departure from Kunming

Day 1: Kunming-Lhasa

Driving from Kunming to Lhasa, upon arrival, check into the hotel and stroll around.

2. Lhasa

The next day: Lhasa

Potala Palace, (ticket: 200 yuan/person, tour time is about 60 minutes: Arrive at the Kingdom of Heaven The height of this splendid palace originated in the seventh century AD, more than 1,300 years ago. At that time, the Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo built a nine-story palace with 1,000 rooms in order to marry Princess Wencheng of the Tang Dynasty, and named it Buda. The palace houses the princess.

It covers an area of ??more than 360,000 square meters and has a building of more than 130,000 square meters. The main building is 117 meters high and has 13 floors, including the palace, the pagoda hall, the Buddhist hall, and the sutra hall. Halls, monk residences, courtyards, etc. are all available. In the splendor of the Potala Palace, I saw the power of a nation’s faith. Your broadness and your essence allowed me to purify my soul and wash away the worries in my heart. And sorrow!

Jokhang Temple, (ticket: 85 yuan/person, tour time is about 60 minutes) Meditate on faith: face the most sacred temple in the world, the Jokhang Temple, which has more than 1,350 years of history, is located on Bajiao Street in the center of the ancient city . Legend has it that before the temple was built, Princess Wencheng used yin and yang and the five elements to deduce that the terrain of Tibet resembled a lying witch, and Lhasa's Wotang Lake was the heart of the witch. Only by filling in the lake and building a temple could the demon be exorcised. In Lhasa, there is " It is known as "Jokhang Temple first, then Lhasa City".

Barkhor Street: Hidden Mysteries (about 2.5-3 hours, no tickets)

Special reminder: In order to respect the local area Traditionally, please take a clockwise tour of Barkhor Street with the Jokhang Temple as the center. The thousand-year-old Lhasa city has its origin in Barkhor. Wrinkled face, weather-beaten. Chongsai, Nyangrongha Private School, Bangdachang, Ladrang Nyingpa, and Magi Ami Bar are like precious jewels, contained in the embrace of Bajiao Street, cherished in the memory of old Lhasa.

3. Namtso

The third day: Lhasa-Namtso-Lhasa (distance: 500 kilometers, time 10 hours)

Driving away after dinner In the holy city of Lhasa, set foot on the Qinghai-Tibet line, arrive at Damxung at noon, enjoy lunch and then drive to the coveted sacred lake - Namtso (ticket: 120 yuan/person, tour time is about 40 minutes: "Tianhu" in Tibetan is It is the first of the three sacred lakes in Tibet and one of the four sacred lakes of Tibetan Buddhism. It is the second largest saltwater lake in China after Qinghai Lake. On the south bank of the lake is the majestic Nyenchen Tanglha Mountain, and on the north and northwest sides are gently undulating mountains. Qiangtang Nature Reserve in northern Tibet.

The lake is 70 kilometers long from east to west and 30 kilometers wide from north to south. It covers an area of ??about 1,940 square kilometers and has an altitude of 4,719 meters. The Tashi Peninsula extends into the lake at the southeast end of Namtso Lake. Nyenchen Tanglha Mountain and Namtso Lake are not only the most eye-catching holy mountains and holy lakes in Tibet, but also lovers who depend on each other in life and death. Nyenchen Tanglha Mountain becomes more handsome and tall because of Namtso Lake, and Namtso Mountain becomes more handsome and tall because of Nyenchen Tanglha Mountain. The reflection of the mountain is so beautiful. You can climb the highest mountain nearby to overlook the entire Namtso, or you can ride a horse up it at your own expense! After visiting Namtso, drive back to Lhasa and check into the hotel to rest!

4. Nyingchi

Day 4: Lhasa - Nyingchi (mileage: 420 kilometers, time 9 hours)

It is a dream-like river, the Niyang River. The Niyang River originates at an altitude of 5020 The Mira Snow Mountain, which is 30 meters tall, flows through Gongbujiangda County and Linzhi; and finally merges into the Brahmaputra River in the other direction. The beauty of Niyang River lies in its water color. That clarity, that emerald green, that splashing white waves, the Niyang River with flying flowers and broken jade.

The soft and beautiful Linzhi tourist route concentrates the essence of Tibet's rivers and lakes. Each river is a unique scenery, each lake condenses the essence of nature and humanity, and each landscape has moving legends and more touching stories. The style of...

Meet Linzhi to explore the most beautiful mountains in beautiful China; peach blossoms cover the hillsides and stretch to the river valleys; strolling there, you can see towering snow peaks, peach blossoms in full bloom, and clear springs playing. The Tibetan village is leisurely, and the peach groves bring a magnificent spring to Nyingchi!

5. Bomi

The fifth day: Nyingchi-Lulang-Bomi (mileage : 230 kilometers, time 7 hours

Starting from Linzhi, we came to Sejila Mountain, which is a palette that God has knocked over, majestic and majestic with auspicious clouds and bleak late autumn leaves. The forest is dyed orange and the branches are full of trees, and the shadows of the trees are mottled.

Continuing eastward, we came to the Lulang Observation Deck (ticket: 60 yuan/person, tour time is about 40 minutes), the landmark Tibetan village. The ancient desolation of the farmhouse in Zhaxigang Folk Village; the softness and leisureliness of the farmland and forest; the mountains and rivers like a fairyland; in front there are low mountains as green as a barrier; in the back there are snowy peaks as stable as a backrest; to the left are the primeval forests of the mountains; to the right are the canyons The mule and horse trail; the Lulang River flows at your feet! I can hear the conversation between you and your soul, flowers, grassland, mountains, white clouds, and the occasional passing bird slightly breaks its tranquility.

Jingba. As we drive towards Bomi, we pass by the Parlung Zangbo River (which is one of the main tributaries of the Brahmaputra River and a world-class grand canyon. The river in the canyon is narrow and the mountains are steep, the river is rapid, and there are continuous dangerous shoals. Overlapping water and waterfalls can be seen everywhere. On both sides of the canyon, pristine scenery Densely forested, river valleys and jungles are lush and green.

The mountainous soil along the route is relatively loose and loose, and there are snow-capped mountains and rivers nearby. In case of wind, rain or melting ice and snow, mudslides and landslides can easily occur. Therefore, the Tongmai Line was once known as the "Dead Road". Traveling between the majestic mountains, the uncanny workmanship, splashed ink landscapes, glaciers and cliffs, snow-capped mountains and mist are breathtaking.

6. Basu

Day 6: Bomi-Ranwu-Basu (mileage: 216 kilometers, time 7 hours

After breakfast, please hold your breath, because we are going to visit The Elf Midui Glacier hidden deep in the snow (ticket: 50 yuan/person, tour time is about 40 minutes), you can touch the ice waterfall that is 700 to 800 meters high from the sky at close range. It is magnificent and rare in the world. Snow mountains, forests, Lakes, streams, seas of flowers, and fields.

We then went straight to Bomi, which is called Bomi Peach Blossom Island by the locals. The vast fields of peach blossoms, rapeseed flowers, and highland barley are dyed red, yellow, and green. . This kind of unique beauty makes people ecstatic

Afterwards, we walked into Ranwu Lake. Its deep blue water was like a tear falling from the sky, and it was so silent that there was no trace of it. The sound of the breathtaking scenery of the Wuhu Lake: the "Western Yaochi" where the ice and snow blend together and is as beautiful as jasper is the birthplace of the Palong Zangbo River, an important tributary of the Brahmaputra River.

7. Mangkang

No. Seven days: Basu - Zuogong - Mangkang (mileage: 359 kilometers, time 8 hours). When the car leaves the salt well and crosses the 4200-meter Hongla Pass, you encounter the stunning Hongla Mountain unexpectedly, with white snow outside the car window. The mountains are covered with white caps, as if the goddess's long hair is covered with a white veil. Looking from a distance, colorful prayer flags can be faintly seen in the canyon. In this holy scene of Hongla Mountain composed of white and black, they appear bright and sacred. After passing the salt well, you will be greeted by the Bangda grassland, an alpine grassland in a deep valley.

Say goodbye to the grassland and cross the largest natural barrier in the Hengduan Mountains - Yela Mountain (also known as Nujiang Mountain). The mountain pass is 4839 meters above sea level, winding all the way downhill to the 72nd Turn of the Nujiang River. The road is getting narrower and narrower. The road is quite bumpy. The winding road is very soothing, and the snow-capped mountains stretch to the horizon. In the depressions of the mountains, you can vaguely see the snow-capped mountains, virgin forests and pastoral scenery along the way. /p>

8. Feilai Temple

Day 8: Mangkang-Feilai Temple (mileage: 209 kilometers, time 5 hours)

Driving out of Tibet, Yanjing It is the first township entering Tibet from Yunnan on the Yunnan-Tibet Highway. The salt-drying platform is built on the riverside below the village, with layers upon layers, up to more than 10 layers. Surprisingly, across the river, The color of the salt on the two sides is quite different. The salt in Naxi Village on the east bank of the river is crimson, but the salt in Jiada Village on the west bank is white. It is known as "the work of sunshine and wind".

Arrive at Feilai Temple, check into the hotel and have free time. You can experience the magic of snowy Tibet by yourself.

The next morning, Fei came to the temple to wait for the sunrise. If you are lucky, you can take photos of the Rizhao Jinshan Mountain. Walking in the area at the junction of Yunnan and Tibet, what moved us was not only the mysterious blue atmosphere permeating the snow peaks and lakes, but also the mysterious and hidden power flowing in the valley. Standing on the top of the mountains on the left bank of the Lancang River, you can look down. Under the blue sky and white clouds, the turquoise river flows southward. The red and brown mountains reveal huge wrinkles and go deep into the valley bottom. The red and silver salt fields reflect each other on both sides of the bank. Under the snow-capped mountains, white The Tibetan house is also blooming like flowers.

9. Lijiang

Day 9: Feilai Temple-Lijiang (mileage: 361 kilometers, time 8 hours)

Depart the next day and drive to the ancient city of Lijiang On the way, you can first visit Benzilan, an important town on the Tea Horse Road, which has formed a commodity distribution center and a blending place of multi-ethnic cultures.

In addition, you can also overlook the unique ranch style.

You can also visit the first bend of the Yangtze River, Shigu Town, about 50 kilometers west of Lijiang County. The rolling Yangtze River was blocked by the Hailuo Mountain Cliff and had to make a sharp turn. A "V" shaped bend turns around and flows to the northeast. "The river reverses here and rushes into the Central Plains." This is the first bay of the Yangtze River.

Finally, after arriving at the ancient city of Lijiang. Free time, you can visit Lijiang Old Town and taste local delicacies

10. Return to Kunming

Day 10: Lijiang-Kunming (mileage: 560 kilometers, time 8). Hours

After breakfast, drive to Kunming and pass by Dali Xiangyun, inviting everyone to enjoy Yunnan’s “Lixiangyun Shaba Fish”