Tibet self-driving tour Qinghai-Tibet line 5-6 day itinerary planning, what must-visit attractions are recommended on the Qinghai-Tibet line and precautions for entering Tibet

The Qinghai-Tibet line is the best of all the roads into Tibet. This section of the road from Xining, Qinghai to Lhasa passes through snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, crosses the majestic Kunlun, the ancestor of all mountains, and passes through the Hoh Xil Infinite Mountains. The human area is majestic all the way. Most of this highway is a national secondary highway trunk line, with a total length of 1,956 kilometers. The Qinghai-Tibet Line is the only one among the main lines into Tibet that operates passenger shuttles and plateau trains. It is responsible for about 80% of the transportation of materials into Tibet, and is even called the "Suez Canal on the roof of the world."

D1, Xining - Qinghai Lake Kilometer 160KM

Start from Xining, go to Huangyuan and cross the 3250-meter Riyue Mountain to reach Qinghai Lake. The scenic spots you pass include Kumbum Temple, Riyue Mountain and Qinghai Lake. Kumbum Monastery, called "Gongben" in Tibetan, is the birthplace of Tsongkhapa, the founder of the Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism, and is one of the six major monasteries of the Gelug Sect. Kumbum Monastery is one of the six famous lamaseries in my country. The embroidery, butter flowers and murals in the temple are the main attractions. Riyue Mountain is known as the "Western Sea Screen". Legend has it that Princess Wencheng entered Tibet here and looked at her hometown of Chang'an in the distance. She did not see her return date and felt sad. She accidentally dropped the precious mirror in her arms and split it into two parts. One half turned into the bright moon and the other half turned into the scorching sun. The sun and the moon reflected each other and illuminated each other. The long way to the west. Qinghai Lake is called "Cowenbu" in Tibetan (meaning "blue sea"), and "Kukunuoer" in Mongolian, which is translated as blue lake. It is the largest inland lake and saltwater lake in my country. Legend has it that more than 1,000 years ago, During the marriage between Tang and Tibet, Princess Wencheng married King Songtsen Gampo of Tubo. Before leaving, the king of Tang gave her a sun and moon mirror that could reflect the scenery of her hometown. On the way, the princess missed her hometown, so she took out the sun and moon mirror, and she saw what she had not seen for a long time. However, the princess suddenly remembered her mission and threw the sun and moon mirror away. Unexpectedly, when the mirror fell to the ground, a golden light flashed and turned into Qinghai Lake. .

D2. Qinghai Lake - Chaka Salt Lake - Qaidam Basin - Golmud 700KM

The total distance from Qinghai Lake to Golmud is about 700 kilometers, passing through Chaka Salt Lake and the capital. Orchid, Gobi Desert, Qaidam Basin and other places. Golmud’s Bayi Square is famous for its food, including seafood, roasted mutton, etc. There is also a “land in the sky” in Qinghai Province, Chaka Salt Lake. Located in Chaka Town, Wulan County, Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province, it was named one of the "55 Places You Must Visit in Your Lifetime" by the National Tourism Geography Magazine. Here, you can take a small train to go sightseeing in the lake. The magnificent scene of modern large-scale salt mining boats spraying water and swallowing pearls while mining salt. You can enjoy the gorgeous sunrise and sunset of the Salt Lake. You can also watch the lifelike salt flowers of different shapes growing through the clear lake water. , explore the mystery of the world under the lake.

The Qaidam Basin is an ancient landmass. It was a large lake basin tens of millions of years ago. The Qalhan Salt Lake located in the hinterland of the Qaidam Basin has a large amount of salt storage. There is a thick and hard salt cover on the surface of the salt lake. The thickest part of the salt cover is 15 meters. The 32-kilometer-long roadbed of the railway passing through the Qarhan Salt Lake is laid on the salt cover. Many houses are made of salt blocks, and even the airport is paved with salt blocks. Qaidam is a world of salt. No wonder Qaidam means "Golmud" in Mongolian. " is a transliteration of Mongolian, meaning a place with dense rivers. To the east of Golmud is Xining, to the north is Dunhuang, and to the south is Lhasa. The geographical location is very important and it is a transit station leading to Xinjiang, Tibet and other places. Golmud Wetland Park has A beautiful swan lake. With the protection and construction of the Sanjiangyuan Wetland, Golmud Wetland Park at the foot of Kunlun Mountain has also become a habitat for many migratory birds. Every winter, Golmud Wetland Park welcomes a large number of swans to overwinter here. Swans are A winter migratory bird that likes to live in groups in lakes and swamps, Golmud Wetland Park has become an ideal wintering place for whooper swans.

D3, Golmud-Kunlun Pass-Wudaoliang-Tuotuo River 415KM.

From Golmud to Tuotuohe Military Station, follow the Qinghai-Tibet Highway all the way south, passing through the desolate and desolate Gobi Desert in the northwest, passing the Kunlun Bridge, known as "a natural step", and arriving at the legendary Nachi You can see the "Kunlun June Snow" covered with ice and snow all year round in Taibu Feng Spring (at an altitude of more than 6,000 meters, passing through the Kunlun Pass with an altitude of 4,767 meters, Fenghuo Crater with unpredictable weather, and passing Wudaoliang on the way , arrived at Tuotuo River.

"When you go to Kunlun Mountain, you enter the gate of hell; when you reach the Tuotuo River, you don't know whether to live or die." This is a local proverb. Tuotuo River is the source of the "Mother River" Yangtze River, south of the Hoh Xil Mountains. When it originates from the Jianggendiru Glacier in the Gradandong Snow Mountain, it is a small stream formed by the melt water of some glaciers and cirques. At this time, the water surface is only 3 meters wide and more than 20 centimeters deep, and then flows north through more than 9,000 meters. Meter-long distance, the glacier melt water from Gaqiadi Rugang Snow Mountain is collected at the foot of Badong Mountain. After passing through a valley about 15 kilometers long, it continues northward and divides into two small rivers 4 meters and 6 meters wide. There are many water flows as dense as spider webs in the valley, which is the upper source of Tuotuo River.

D4. Tuotuo River - Tanggula Mountain - Nagqu 320KM

Starting from Tuotuo River, the glaciers, snow-capped mountains and rivers along the way pass through frame by frame like movie scenes. Blink and you'll miss a shot. Cross the Tanggula Pass with an altitude of 5,300 meters, enter the Amdo Plateau pasture, and arrive at Nagqu, an important town in northern Tibet. The dividing line between Tibet and Qinghai is the Tanggula Pass, with an altitude of 5,231 meters, so walking here still requires walking slowly. Due to the altitude, the oxygen content in the air is about one-sixth of that in plain areas, and you can stay there for up to 30 minutes. The Nagqu area is located in northern Tibet, and this is where you enter Tibet. In addition to Cordyceps, the Horse Racing Festival in Naqu is also a traditional event in the northern Tibetan grassland. If you are lucky, you can appreciate the vast, majestic, warm and cheerful festival atmosphere and natural and simple ethnic customs of the northern Tibetan grassland. D5. Nagqu - Damxung - Namtso - Lhasa 420KM

When Nagqu arrived at Namtso, the whole trip was very tense. Nagqu arrived at Namtso via Damxiong. Namtso is one of the three holy lakes in Tibet, and the entrance fee is 120 yuan. Namtso is very beautiful in autumn. The sapphire blue Namtso nestles at the foot of Nyenchen Tanglha Mountain, telling stories of the past. Groups of wild ducks rest and play, yaks stand by the river waiting for tourists, bustling crowds, or people sitting quietly by the river in a daze, the entire autumn landscape is full of vitality. There are asphalt roads all the way from Namtso to Lhasa. Remember to pay attention to the linear speed section on the roadside. The speed limit is 30 at several intersections. If you accidentally speed, you can park the car on the side of the road to adjust and rest. Driving along the Lhasa River, you can reach Lhasa in about 4 hours. Notes 1. Have a good rest before departure. 2. If possible, you can take some anti-altitude medicine (such as rhodiola rosea) one week in advance before departure. 3. Before departure, prepare some necessary warm clothes and anti-cold medicine to prevent colds. Plateau cold, It is easy to cause pulmonary edema because the Qinghai-Tibet Line runs through several major mountain ranges and passes through several major mountain passes. The highest mountain pass is more than 5,000 meters above sea level. Due to the high altitude, the temperature at the mountain pass is generally relatively low, and most of the mountains are covered with snow. 4. When crossing a snowy mountain pass, especially when there is snow next to it, you should wear UV-resistant sunglasses to prevent the reflection of the snow from causing damage to your eyes. 5. Because the air along the Qinghai-Tibet line is relatively dry, it is best before departure. It’s best to bring some moisturizing face cream and hand cream. 6. The Qinghai-Tibet line is high in altitude, so ultraviolet rays are strong, so you should prepare sunscreen before departure.