3 18 National Highway Travel Guide

National Highway 38 is a route full of mysterious elements. Many people hope to challenge their own travel standards, travel by car on this national road with complex environment and changeable climate, and experience the beautiful side of the integration of human beings and nature. Let's go to road trip in detail.

General Route and Raiders of 3 18 National Highway in go on road trip

Chengdu to Nyalam

1. Suitable for riders: intermediate self-driving riders who have considerable experience in mountain roads, can cope with a small amount of ice and snow roads at the same time, and can drive under mild altitude sickness.

2. Travel time: Slow down, you can complete a one-way trip to the highway in 10 day, and it is easier to arrange a round trip once a month. On the return trip, you can take the Qinghai-Tibet line, and then take the routes of Xining, Lanzhou, Baoji and Chengdu, most of which are expressways.

3. Estimated expenditure: (It depends on the number of cars, but it will cost more than 10,000 plus gasoline, room and board, tickets for scenic spots, etc. ) Total mileage: 2,950 kilometers.

4. Whole journey: Chengdu Ya 'an (147km) Luding (168km) Kangding (49km) xinduqiao (75km) Yajiang (74km) Litang (143km) Batang (165km). Tongmai (89 km) Linzhi (127 km) Bayi (19 km) Gongbu Jiangda (127 km) Mozhugongka (206 km) Lhasa (68 km) Duilong Deqing (12 km) Qushui.

The route and strategy of the first day

Chengdu-Shuangliu (14km)-Xinjin (22km)-Qionglai (37km)-Mingshan (55km)-Ya 'an (20km)-Tian Quan (37km)-Luding (126km) (again).

The whole journey from Chengdu to Luding County is 3 1 1km, which can be reached in one morning. From tianquan county to Luding, you have to go through the famous Erlangshan Tunnel. Then it entered Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture. First, you will arrive in Luding area. After lunch, you can visit Luding Bridge, a national key cultural relic, which is close at hand. After stepping on the rickety cable bridge, you can go to a temple opposite to see the traces of the Red Army crossing the bridge. An hour's visit is enough.

Main attractions:

Luding Bridge: This bridge, which is famous all over the world because of a battle and an article "Flying Luding Bridge", actually attracted the attention of Longting as early as the Qing Dynasty. Due to the barrier of the Dadu River, it has been one of the geographical dividing lines between China and Tibet since ancient times. Soon after crossing the Dadu River to the west, we arrived in Tibetan areas. Therefore, as early as the forty-fourth year of Kangxi (1705), the Qing government began to build this bridge connecting the two places.

Hailuogou: The entrance of Hailuogou is Moxi Town, which is one of the best places to watch the main peak of Gongga Snow Mountain, the king of Sichuan mountains. The main peak of Gongga Snow Mountain is 7556 meters above sea level, which is the 1 1 peak in the world. Glacier 1 at the foot of the mountain is the most famous, with ice thickness 150 to 300 meters, which is very spectacular.

Transportation: There is a shuttle bus to take tourists to camp 1 to camp No.3 in Hailuogou Scenic Area, and a cable car to take tourists up the mountain. The price is about 160 yuan.

Accommodation: There are three camps in Gongga Mountain-Hailuogou Scenic Area: Camp 1, located at the mouth of Daganyangou, about1/km away from Moxi; Camp 2 is located near Reshuigou Waterfall, 6 kilometers away from 1 camp, and there are many scenic spots around, so you can visit forests and hot springs nearby. Camp 3 is located at the glacier observation deck about 2 kilometers away. You can also live in Moxi Town.

The route and strategy for the next day

Hailuogou-Luding (Return to National Highway 3 18)- Kangding (49 km)-Zheduo Mountain (35 km, 4298 m above sea level)-xinduqiao (40 km).

From Kangding city to xinduqiao, a paradise for photography, you need to pass through a mountain pass of Folding Mountain, with an altitude of 4,298 meters, which is the first high altitude to climb along the way, and it is also the beginning of entering the Sichuan-Tibet line. This altitude is nothing along the way, but for self-driving friends who have just entered Tibetan areas, it is recommended to spend the night in xinduqiao. On the one hand, the scenery around Zhezi Mountain and xinduqiao is not bad, so you can stop and shoot along the way. On the other hand, I suggest you spend the night at home.

Main attractions:

Xinduqiao: Then go to xinduqiao and arrive in xinduqiao before noon. Known as a photography paradise, the scenery is really good. In addition, there are many donkey friends from all over the country, most of whom are color friends with long guns and short guns. Personally, I think it's really worth staying here, although the most beautiful season here is autumn. The scenery between the mountains and xinduqiao town is really spectacular, and it is known as "photographer's paradise". Grassland, streams, mountains and rivers, Tibetan villages, white sheep and magical light are all excellent subjects for photography. Special reminder: In xinduqiao, if you are lucky, you can see the pyramid-shaped Gongga main peak of King Zhongshan in Shu.

The third day route and strategy

Xinduqiao (20k m)- Gaoerguan (altitude 44 12m)50k m- Yajiangguan (30k m)- Jianziwanguan (altitude 4659m)40k m- 135km- Bingzhanguan (altitude 10km)- Kaziraguan (altitude 4659m).

After crossing the Yajiang River, we passed two mountain passes, Gaoersi Mountain and Top Wanshan Mountain, which are more than 4,000 meters above sea level. There are snow-capped mountain kingdoms along the way, and countless majestic and steep snow-capped mountain canyons often come into your eyes. If you are lucky, you can see the panoramic view of Gongga Snow Mountain and then enter the Maoya Prairie. The Maoya Prairie in Litang is about 5,000 square kilometers wide, with an average elevation of more than 4,000 meters, but the slope of the mountain is still gentle. Along the way are Tibetan pastures, and finally reach Litang, with an altitude of 40 14 meters, known as "the first city in the world".

Main attractions:

Gongga Snow Mountain: More than ten kilometers from xinduqiao. Before reaching the Gaoersi Pass at an altitude of 44 12 meters, there is a roadside path leading to the foot of Blackstone Mountain. Turn into the path and go straight to the hill opposite the main peak of Gongga Snow Mountain. This is one of the best places to see Gongga Snow Mountain and the closest place to the highway. When we stood at the foot of Gongga Snow Mountain, the Gongga Mountain at an altitude of 7556 meters and dozens of surrounding snow peaks surrounded us at an angle of 120 degrees, which was amazing.

Kanghanzi Village and Ding Gang: In Xiluo Township, east of Asaza, mountains surround Ding Gang, which is auspicious and auspicious, either unrestrained or beautiful, and they worship Ding Gang together. There are also two lakes: Riyue Lake.

Mount Gney: The scenic spot is located in Reke Township, Litang County, Kangnan, with Mount Gney at an altitude of 6204 meters as the center. Snow Mountain is the third highest mountain in Sichuan and a famous sacred mountain in Tibetan areas. There are many pilgrims from all over Tibetan areas. Geleng Ancient Temple has a long history and many cultural relics.

Special reminder:

Litang is more than 4000 meters above sea level and is known as the tallest town in the world. Although there are herds of cattle, sheep and flowers all over the mountains, the scenery is good, but the reaction of the mountains usually makes some donkey friends sleepless all night. Prepare oxygen cylinders as soon as possible, pay attention to less exercise and rest early. If you really can't stand it, you can go to Batang for accommodation for three hours.

The fourth quarter route and strategy

Litang (83km)- Haizishan (4690m)12km-Batang (45km)- Wenquan (55km)- Zonglashan (4 170m)7km- Mangkang, with a total length of 276km.

In Batang, the site of Guan Catholic Church is still well preserved. Cross the Jinsha River, observe the natural scenery with steep valleys and deep rapids along the way, and cross the bridge and enter Tibet. The car began to cross the Sanjiang Gorge, and it also entered a more difficult journey on the Sichuan-Tibet Highway. After dinner in Mangkang, the first county town after entering Tibet at the intersection of Yunnan-Tibet and Sichuan-Tibet highways, we crossed the pass of Bashan Mountain, Lawu Mountain and Dongdashan Mountain at an altitude of 5008 meters and reached Zuogong. Poor road conditions and high altitude often make people feel "upset".

Main attractions:

Batang: Batang is located on the Jinsha River, and the Tibetan population is the majority. Tibetan opera and folk dance here are very famous. Batang Town experienced an earthquake in 1986, with few casualties, but the houses were seriously damaged. Most houses in the town need to be rebuilt. In addition to the rich Tibetan characteristics of Batang, the clean streets here are also refreshing.

Mangkang: Mangkang is the first town after Sichuan-Tibet South Road entered Tibet, and it is also the intersection of Yunnan-Tibet Highway. The main shops in Mangkang town are all on a main street, and there are few materials in the town except as traffic points. You can stay at Mangkang County Guest House. Special reminder:

You can also choose another very classic tourist route from Litang: Litang-Daocheng-Xiangcheng-Derong-Yunnan Benzilan (turn to the north of Yunnan-Tibet Line)-Dongzhu Township-Baima Snow Mountain Pass-Meili Snow Mountain-Yubeng Village-Mangkang (turn to the south of Sichuan-Tibet Line).

Main attractions:

Daocheng: In the vast mountains on the southern edge of Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and the east side of Hengduan Mountains, there are three snow peaks in zigzag distribution. They are the three sacred mountains in Daocheng. There are broad meadows at the foot of the mountain, criss-crossing streams slowly flow into the colorful sea, and there are waterfalls formed by ice valleys and melting ice and snow. The scenery is beautiful.

Aden: In the south of Daocheng County, it starts from Kanggu in the north, passes through Aden Village and reaches Niutexiu in Luo Rong in the south. Aden Canyon is 2800 meters to 4200 meters above sea level, with a maximum depth of 1500 meters and a valley length of 25 kilometers. There are countless scenery along the way.

Meili Snow Mountain: It is one of the eight sacred mountains of Tibetan Buddhism and the most spectacular snow mountain group in Yunnan. The Xuefeng Mountain in Ling Xue stretches for hundreds of miles, and the main peak Ka Wapol is 6740 meters above sea level, which is the highest mountain in Yunnan.

Section 5 Route and Strategy

Mangkang (12km)- Laoshan (4,380m) 60km-Jueba Mountain (3,930m)13km-Baden (35km)- Dongla Mountain (5 100m)35km- Zuogong (/kloc-

Early in the morning, after passing Bangda (the intersection of the northern line of sichuan-tibet railway and the southern line of sichuan-tibet railway), the car circled on the highway and entered the section with the most turns (72 bends) on the Sichuan-Tibet Highway. The biggest natural danger of crossing the Hengduan Mountains-Nvshan. At the same time, you can enjoy the weathered rock mountain scenery. Through the Dora Mountain, you can see the mysterious celestial burial platform, stone Buddha statues and six-character proverbs in Tibetan areas. On the way down the mountain, the virgin forest and pastoral scenery complement each other and the scenery is pleasant. This day's trip is a test for everyone. In Dongdashan, the temperature of Bangda grassland can reach below 0. The temperature in Lancang River and Nujiang River is about 20. The height drop experienced in a day can fluctuate by nearly 2500 meters.

Special reminder:

The road conditions are very poor all day, especially along the river, and the road is very narrow. Dongda Snow Mountain has snow all the year round, which is difficult. Basu is 39 10 meters above sea level.

Day 6 route and strategy

Basu (67km)- Ankara Mountain (4460m)23km- Ranwu 128km- Bomi, with a total length of 2 17km. Along the alpine meadow, overlooking the snow-capped mountains and glaciers, after entering the Ranwu Valley, the two walls of the ditch are huge glaciers, and you can enjoy the strange Lagu ice hanging and glaciers in the ditch all year round.

Main attractions:

Ranwu Lake: Ranwu Lake Town is surrounded by snow-capped mountains and next to Ranwu Lake Highway. There is a long string of snow-capped mountains to the north of the lake. Many glaciers extend from the mountains to the lake. The lake is more than 3800 meters above sea level, and the island in the lake is covered with spruce, echoing the snow-capped mountains in the distance. When the sun rises, the clear green lake turns dark blue, reflecting the snow-capped mountains, white clouds and surrounding forests like a mirror.

Special reminder: the roads are all good, only the Ranwu section is relatively narrow, and there is often dark ice.

Day 7 route and strategy

Bomi 90km- Tongmai (70km)- Lulang (25km)- Sejila Mountain (over 4,700m) 32km- Linzhi Bayi Town, with a total journey of 2 14km.

Walking into the "Living geological museum", the scenery along the way is charming. Watch the scenery of the Palong Zangbo Valley along the way, and enjoy the scenery of forests, clouds and snow-capped mountains in southeastern Tibet. Through the "natural barrier" of Pailong and Tongmai, you can enjoy the scenery of Yarlung Zangbo River Grand Canyon, enter Lulang Linhai, overlook Nanjabawa Peak, which is known as "the most beautiful snow mountain in China", and pass through Sejilaguan (more than 4,700 meters above sea level), where you can enjoy natural landscapes such as Rhododendron Sea, Linhai Sea, Cloud Sea and Snow Mountain.

Main attractions:

Nanbawa Peak: Linzhi's classic scenery is located along the Sejila Mountain. Climb the mountain pass at an altitude of more than 4,700 meters and overlook the majestic Nanbawa Peak at an altitude of 7,787 meters. South Bawa Peak ranks as the highest peak in the world with 15, which is far from Garabale Peak at an altitude of 7294.

From Bayi Town to Lhasa, the scenery along the way is varied. You have to cross the Milla Pass at an altitude of 50 13m, and watch Basongcuo along the way.

Main attractions:

Basongcuo: We arrived in Lhasa in half an hour, with an altitude of about 3,500 meters, a lake area of 26 square kilometers and an average water depth of more than 60 meters. There are islands, exotic flowers, and nuns in the lake. The temple is small and fragrant.

Special reminder: Linzhi is known as "Southern Tibet", and Bayi Town is more than 2,900 meters above sea level.

Section 8 Route and Strategy

Two-day holiday in Lhasa: There is a lot of information about Lhasa's travel guide, so I won't go into details here.

Route and strategy from day 9 to day 10

Lhasa-Duilong Deqing (12km)- Qushui (3 1km)- (Yang Zhuo Yongcuo turns back to National Highway 3 18)- Nimu (76km, excluding the trip to Yanghu Lake)-Shigatse (159km).

Main attractions: Yongcuo, Yang Zhuo: the largest inland lake in southern Tibet. The lake is like a paper fan, wide in the south and narrow in the north. There are many branches by the lake, such as spider claws, which extend all the way to the mountain. In the south and north of the lake, there are two snow-capped mountains that don't melt all year round. They are often covered with clouds and fog. Only when the sun rises in the morning do they smile occasionally.

Zhalunbu Temple: It is the largest temple in Shigatse, located on the hillside east of Nima Mountain in the west of Shigatse.

Special reminder: If it is an off-road vehicle, you can choose the classic route: Lhasa-Qushui-gambara (taking the wrong road along Yangzhuoyong, with beautiful scenery)-Bai Di-Langkazi County-Jiangzi County-Renbu County, and turn back to National Highway 3 18.

Routes and strategies from 1 1 day to 12 day.

Shigatse-Lasi County (157km)-Fixed date (9 1 km)

Main attractions: Rongbu Temple: the highest temple in the world. At the same time, Rongbu Temple is also the best place to watch Mount Everest, with a straight line distance of 25 kilometers.

Everest Base Camp: 5200 meters above sea level, overlooking Everest from here.

Special reminder: The journey from Dingri to Everest Base Camp is about 70km, and from Milestone 5 145 road, 6km west of Dingri, to Gula Pass, about15km. There are small villages to stay along the way. Then go to Zaka Valley, about 20km, and then go to Quzong, about15km; Finally, go to the Rongbu Temple, and then enter the Everest base camp for 20 kilometers.

Day 13 route and strategy

Fixed Day (9 1 km-Nyalam (217km)-Friendship Pass (45km)

Main attractions: Zhangmu Port: At present, it is China's largest opening port to the South Asian subcontinent. It is located on the south slope of the middle section of the Himala Mountains, bordering Nepal on the east, south and west, and is the throat of the national first-class highway-China-Nepal Highway.