Super complete self-driving route to Tibet (detailed route explanation included) recommended for collection

You must go to Tibet once in your lifetime

It is said that you must go to Tibet once in your lifetime

Some people do it as a pious pilgrimage

Some people want to escape the hustle and bustle of the city

Some people want to purify their souls

Some people want to explore the mystery of this world closest to the sky< /p>

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But no matter what the purpose, embarking on this road to Tibet

begins a battle between man and himself, man and nature. Journey of Dialogue

All sensory experiences, all joyful and sad emotions, are collided, sublimated or cathartic and released here

Glaciers and Snow Mountains

Namtso Lake

Linzhi Peach Blossom

Potala Palace

Holy Elephant Tianmen

Nujiang 72 Turn

Driving to the plateau Traveling through Tibet has unlimited appeal

Tibet has beautiful scenery all over the place, making it more suitable for long-distance land self-driving travel

However, the altitude is higher, the climate and vehicle conditions are worse than those in the mainland

After leaving the main road, there are still dirt roads and gravel roads without asphalt

Therefore, off-road vehicles are still the most ideal vehicles to use in Tibetan areas

1. New Tibet Self-driving line: crossing the secret realm

Difficulty level:

Self-driving national highway: The starting point of the Xinjiang-Tibet line is Yecheng, passing through Mazar, Doma, Shiquanhe, Zhongba, and Saga , Shigatse, and end at Lazi, Tibet. Take the 219 National Highway throughout the journey and intersect with the 318 National Highway.

Mileage route: Yecheng 243KM, Mazar 180KM, Sanchakou 183KM, Tielongtan 98KM, Jieshan Daban 172KM, Doma 113KM, Ritu 117KM, Gar (Shiquan River) 300KM, Mentu 222KM, Mayumula 236KM, Zhongba 206KM Saga 58KM 22 Daoban 182KM Angren 53KM Lazi 157KM Shigatse 213KM Qushui 49KM Doilung Deqing 11KM Lhasa (full journey: 2793KM)

Trip overview: Xinjiang Highway is the highest altitude among several routes into Tibet, and the road conditions are The most difficult one. The road started construction in March 1956 and was opened to traffic on October 6, 1957. It has a total length of 1,455 kilometers and a maximum altitude of 5,433 meters. The Xinjiang-Tibet Line runs through Yecheng, Xinjiang, to the Ngari region of Tibet. Although there are Kailash (Holy Mountain), Manasarovar (Holy Lake), Bangong Lake and the ruins of the Zadaguge Dynasty, Tulin and Sun along the Xinjiang Highway. There are scenic spots and historic sites such as soil rock paintings, and herds of Tibetan antelopes, wild ass, bison and other nationally protected animals can be seen everywhere, which makes people yearn for it. However, the high altitude and poor road conditions are a big challenge to the body's adaptability. It is difficult for several people to enter Tibet. The most dangerous route; if you are inexperienced at plateaus, it is recommended to choose a low-difficulty route.

2. Self-driving Qinghai-Tibet Line: The road conditions are the best

Difficulty factor:

Self-driving national highway: The starting point of the Qinghai-Tibet Line is Golmud City, Qinghai Province, and the end point is Lhasa, Tibet. Take National Highway 109 throughout the journey and intersect with National Highway 317 and 318. The route map shows that Xining takes the Beijing-Tibet Expressway to Golmud, and Golmud takes the 109 National Highway to Lhasa.

Mileage route: Golmud 158KM Kunlun Pass 446KM Tanggula Pass 91KM Amdo 140KM Nagqu 163KM Damxung 75KM Yangpajing 75KM Doilungdeqing 12KM Lhasa (full journey: 1160KM)

Trip overview: Qinghai-Tibet Highway It is the first highway in the world to be entirely paved with black-grade pavement in alpine and permafrost areas. It is known as the "Suez Canal on the roof of the world", with an average altitude of more than 4,000 meters along the entire line. Open to traffic all year round, it is the busiest road into Tibet and indeed the route with the best road conditions. Many people say that it is difficult to enter Tibet. In fact, you can go to Lhasa by taking the Qinghai-Tibet line and driving a Xiali. It should be noted that it is more than 100 kilometers from Golmud to the Kunlun Pass, which is more than 4,000 meters above sea level. Many people will have some altitude sickness when driving here, but as long as they drink more water and get a good rest, there will be no big problem. But overall, the Qinghai-Tibet Highway is still the best route into Tibet. However, although there are many cars on the Qinghai-Tibet Line, due to the high speed of the cars, there are also the most traffic accidents, so you should be more careful when taking the Qinghai-Tibet Line.

3. Self-driving on the Tang-Tibet Ancient Road: The Road to Welcome the Buddha

Difficulty level:

Self-driving national highway: The Tang-Tibet Ancient Road starts from Xining, Qinghai Province, and ends in Lhasa, Tibet. Take National Highway 214 from Xining, National Highway 317 to Nagqu in Leiwuqi County, Tibet, and National Highway 109 to Lhasa.

Mileage route: Xining 50KM Huangyuan 93KM ***He 342KM Maduo 183KM Qingshuihe 150KM Yushu 200KM Nangqian 214KM Leiwuqi 143KM Dingqing 196KM Baqing 260KM Nagqu 164KM Damxung 153KM Lhasa (full journey: 2150KM)

Overview of the itinerary:

The Tang-Tibet Ancient Road, today’s National Highway 214, is also called Mantouling (ancient) Post Road. This is the same road that the princess of Tang Dynasty took to marry the King of Tibet, Ganbu, more than 1,300 years ago. Tibetans call it the "Road to Welcome Buddha". The starting point of this avenue is Chang'an (now Xi'an City), the ancient capital of the Tang Dynasty, and the end point is Luoche (now Lhasa City), the capital of Tubo.

The Tang-Tibet Ancient Road is a very famous transportation avenue in ancient Chinese history. It is also the only way from the Central Plains to Qinghai, Tibet, and even Nepal, India and other countries since the Tang Dynasty. The Tang-Tibet Ancient Road has a history of more than 1,300 years and is known as one of the three major passages in ancient China. From the day the Tang-Tibetan Ancient Road was formed, the Han and Tibetan people began continuous cultural exchanges and integration. The Tang-Tibet ancient road is like a rainbow, closely connecting the Tibetan and Han people.

4. Self-driving on the Southern Sichuan-Tibet Line: Landscape Avenue

Difficulty factor:

Self-driving National Highway: The Southern Sichuan-Tibet Line starts from Chengdu, Sichuan and ends in Lhasa, Tibet. The entire journey will take National Highway 318, intersecting with National Highways 108 and 214.

Mileage route: Chengdu 147KM, Ya'an 168KM, Luding 49KM, Kangding 75KM, Xinduqiao 74KM, Yajiang 143KM, Litang 165KM, Batang 36KM, Bamboo Cage 71KM, Mangkang 158KM, Zuogong 107KM, Bangda 94KM, Basu 90KM, Ranwu 129KM Bomi 89KM, Tongmai 127KM, Linzhi 19KM, Bayi 127KM, Gongbujiangda 206KM, Mozhu Gongka 68KM, Lhasa (full distance: 2140KM)

Trip overview: The southern Sichuan-Tibet line is known as the cultural landscape avenue, with the most landscapes and countless attractions along the way, Erlang The majesty of the mountains, the waves of the Dadu River, the horse racing in Kangding, Xindu Bridge, a paradise for photographers, the world's tallest city, Litang, the Maoya Prairie, the last Shangri-La - Daocheng Aden, the Xianzi Dance in Batang, and the tranquil Ranwu The lake, as well as Basongcuo, Changqingchunker Temple, Julin, and Niyang River, every place can make people stop, and every place is filled with the dust of the soul. I just hope that everything here will always remain so pure, so that our souls can have a place to seek intoxication.

5. Self-driving on the Northern Sichuan-Tibet Line: The ultimate off-road experience

Difficulty factor:

Self-driving national highway: The Northern Sichuan-Tibet Line starts from Chengdu, Sichuan and ends in Lhasa, Tibet. The entire journey will take National Highway 317, intersecting with National Highways 213, 214 and 109.

Mileage route: Chengdu 48KM Dujiangyan 335KM Danba 160KM Daofu 72KM Luhuo 97KM Ganzi 106KM Manigange 112KM Dege 24KM Jinsha River Bridge 85KM Jiangda 228KM Qamdo 290KM Dingqing 232KM Baqing 260KM Naqu 164 KM when 153KM to Lhasa (full journey: 2360KM)

Trip overview: The Northern Line of the Sichuan-Tibet Highway is the most difficult route among the five major routes into Tibet, except for the Xinjiang-Tibet Line. Due to the scarcity of passenger and freight vehicles, Therefore, the road surface in this section is relatively poor. It is basically a sandy road section and is often damaged by landslides and mudslides. It is basically impassable for cars. It is best to use a high-chassis four-wheel drive off-road vehicle to pass. The Sichuan-Tibet Northern Route is mostly a bit of a challenge. Plateau lakes, snow-capped mountains, and hot springs are densely covered along the way. Very few tourists set foot on it. It is a top-notch route highly recommended by cross-country adventurers. It is also an excellent route to learn more about the mysterious Tibetan culture and Tibetan Buddhism. You can see the largest Buddhist academy, largest sutra printing institute, and densest Tibetan temples in the country.

6. Self-driving on the Yunnan-Tibet Line: the most beautiful scenery

Difficulty level:

Self-driving national highway: The starting point of the Yunnan-Tibet Line is Xiaguan, Dali City, Yunnan, and the end point is Tibet Mangkang. From Kunming, take National Highway 320 to Dali, then follow National Highway 214 to Mangkang, Tibet, where it will join the Southern Sichuan-Tibet Route to Lhasa.

Mileage route: Kunming 422KM Dali 183KM Lijiang 136KM Shangri-La 184KM Deqin 103KM Yanjing 119KM Mangkang 158KM Zuogong 107KM Bangda 94KM Basu 90KM Ranwu 129KM Bomi 89KM Tongmai 127KM Linzhi 19KM Bayi 1 27KM Gongbujiangda 206KM Mozhu Gongkar 68KM Lhasa (full journey: 2361KM)

Overview of the trip: The Yunnan-Tibet Highway is one of the most beautiful routes into Tibet, and it is also the Tea Horse Road used by business travelers in ancient times. As the lowest altitude passage on the road to Tibet, the altitude climbs slowly. Mainland travel enthusiasts have more time to adapt to the plateau climate and altitude. In addition, you can pass through the beautiful Dali and Shangri-La in Yunnan, so it has become a popular self-driving tour route. However, there are still many sections of the Yunnan-Tibet Highway with poor road conditions. It is difficult for a car to drive along the Yunnan-Tibet Line, and it also causes a lot of damage to the vehicle. Therefore, if you plan to take the Yunnan-Tibet Line, it is best to drive a four-wheel drive off-road vehicle.

Driving across the plateau has unlimited appeal

Tibet has beautiful scenery all over the place, making it more suitable for long-distance land self-driving travel

However, the altitude, climate, and vehicle conditions are difficult. It is even worse in the mainland

After leaving the main road, there are still dirt roads and gravel roads without asphalt

Off-road vehicles are still the most ideal vehicles to use in Tibetan areas

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