Sichuan-Tibet self-driving tour round-trip route

Guangdong can go through Yunnan, then go to Chengdu, and then take the 318 Sichuan-Tibet Line from Chengdu to Tibet.

For details, you can refer to the Sichuan-Tibet Line itinerary and map.

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Hello, I can provide you with 2 lines. You have to start from Chengdu to enter Tibet. First, drive from Guangzhou to Chengdu (you can figure out the route yourself). 2007 edition.

"Overview of the Sichuan-Tibet Line": The Sichuan-Tibet Highway is the first road connecting cars between Chengdu, Sichuan and Lhasa, Tibet. Before this road was built, for thousands of years, the economic and cultural exchange hub of various ethnic groups in southwest China was a transportation post road with the highest terrain and the most dangerous road conditions in the world, meandering between the Hengduan Mountains and the high mountains of the Tibetan Plateau. -The Ancient Tea Horse Road. The more than 2,000 kilometers from Ya'an, Sichuan to Lhasa, Tibet, relies on yak transportation, and can only be traveled back and forth once a year. Traveling by horseback also takes more than half a year.

The construction of the Sichuan-Tibet Highway began in April 1950. The road construction army of New China cut through mountains and rivers to control floods. Finally, on December 25, 1954, it was completed with another equally great road that can be called "a feat that creates the history of mankind." "The Qinghai-Tibet Highway" was opened at the same time, and the war song "Singing Erlang Mountain" became popular all over the country.

To enter Tibet along the Sichuan-Tibet Highway, you have to climb mountains and cross rapids. The journey is difficult and dangerous, but the scenery along the way is magnificent, including snow-capped mountains, virgin forests, grasslands, glaciers and several large rivers (Jinsha River, Lancang River, Nu River, etc.) is a paradise for travel adventure enthusiasts and photographers.

Today, the Sichuan-Tibet Highway is an important part of National Highway 318, with a southern line and a northern line. The branch point is located in Dong'eruo Township in front of Xinduqiao Town, Garze Prefecture, Sichuan Province.

South Sichuan-Tibet Line

The South Sichuan-Tibet Line was officially opened to traffic in 1958. The southern line starts from Ya'an and separates from National Highway 108, heading west over Erlang Mountain, crossing the Dadu River, Yalong River, Jinsha River, Lancang River, and the upper reaches of Nu River, passing through Yajiang River, Litang, and Batang and crossing the Zhubarong Jinsha River Bridge. Tibet, then via Mangkham, Zuogong, Bangda, Basu, Ranwu, Bomi, Linzhi, Mozhugongkar, and Dazi to Lhasa. Compared with the northern line, the places the southern line passes through are mostly relatively densely populated areas. There are high mountains and canyons along the route, and the scenery is even more beautiful, especially the Linzhi area, which is known as the south of the Yangtze River in Tibet. However, the mountains in the Tongmai area on the southern line are relatively loose and are prone to mudslides and landslides. The total length of the Sichuan-Tibet Southern Line from Chengdu to Lhasa is 2,142 kilometers, passing through Litang, which has a maximum altitude of 4,700 meters and is known as the "Highest City in the World".

The Chengdu to Ya'an section of the southern line runs from the plains of western Sichuan to the low hills of Basinyuan, and is entirely a highway. The section from Ya'an to Kangding is located on the western Sichuan Plateau, which is also the southeastern low edge of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Especially in Tianquan County, Ya'an, Erlang Mountain was once known as "the most dangerous Sichuan-Tibet Highway". The terrain gradually rises, and the mountains and rivers follow a north-south line. Distribution, the highway basically goes over the mountains and then along the river, then over the mountains and then along the river to the west. Erlang Mountain is about 3,500 meters high. After the tunnel is passed, it is no longer called "natural danger". However, after crossing the mountain, the asphalt road in the section of the Wasi River between Luding and Kangding is often submerged and washed away by the swollen river during the rainy season, and sometimes mudslide.

After leaving Kangding, you will cross the mountain pass of Zheduo Mountain with an altitude of 4290 meters. This mountain is the geographical dividing line. To the west is the plateau uplift zone with the Yalong River, and to the right is the high mountain canyon zone with the Dadu River. Zheduo Mountain is the traditional dividing line between Tibet and Han. There are significant differences in population distribution, production, and living conditions on both sides of the mountain. The Dadu River Basin is in a transitional zone in terms of ethnicity and cultural form, and is mainly home to the Tibetan branch known as "Jiarong". Its area reaches as far north as the Jinchuan and Jinchuan areas in Aba Prefecture, Sichuan Province.

The east of Zheduo Mountain has a subtropical monsoon climate, basically in the rain screen belt of West China, with dense vegetation, rainy summers and snowy winters. Surface water and rivers have obvious erosion and cutting effects on the mountains and roadbeds. The west of Zheduo Mountain belongs to the intersection of subarctic monsoon climate and plateau continental climate. The climate is mild to cold, with frequent rainfall. The gentle slopes are covered with grass, the valleys are forested, and there are many snow peaks and alpine lakes.

The line from Zheduo Mountain to Batang is about 4,000 meters above sea level. From east to west there are gentle mountains such as Jianziwan Mountain, Gaoersi Mountain and Haizi Mountain. Litang is an important branching point of this line. To the north, you can reach Xinlong and Garze, and to the south, you can reach Daocheng, Xiangcheng, Derong and other places. The broad and flat Litang is located in the Maoya Prairie. It is the county with the highest average altitude along this line. Its county seat is known as the "Highest City in the World". Batang gradually enters the valley on the east bank of the Jinsha River to the west. The land is wide and slightly low. It is a traditional Tibetan excellent agricultural area. But Batang is located in the intersection of geological plates and earthquakes are common.

After passing the Zhubalong Jinsha River Bridge, the Sichuan-Tibet Line enters the famous north-south longitudinal transverse mountain range area of ??three mountains and three rivers. The highway has since entered a "groove-shaped geologically broken section" that is more than 800 kilometers long and is constantly rising. Between Bomi and Pailong in Tibet, when the rainy season prevails, raging mudslides and landslides turn the earth into a "squirming" state. Their power is enough to make people driving here thrilling, until they cross Sejila in Linzhi County, Tibet. Yamaguchi.

This line has endless mountains and endless rivers. Almost all the natural dangers on the Sichuan-Tibet Line are concentrated in this section. After Sejila Pass, especially after Nyingchi, there are high-grade highways all the way to Lhasa.

Northern Sichuan-Tibet Line

The Northern Sichuan-Tibet Line starts from Chengdu, passes through Ya'an and enters Garze directly, then passes through Luhuo, Garze and Dege and crosses the Gangga Jinsha River Bridge before entering Tibet. Then it passes through Jiangda and Qamdo to Bangda, the junction point of the north-south line, and then goes to Lhasa via Bomi and Bayi, with a total distance of 2,413 kilometers. This line is called the "Little North Line" by travel explorers.

The other northern line goes north from Chengdu and branches off from National Highway 213 in Wenchuan. It goes from Shujing Temple to Lhasa via Markang and Qamdo. It is an important part of National Highway 317. The southern line and the northern line are connected by National Highway 214 in Qamdo and Bangda. The northern route joins the Qinghai-Tibet Highway in Nagqu along National Highway 317, and can also reach Lhasa. It is also an integral part of the Qinghai-Tibet Highway. The total length of the Sichuan-Tibet Northern Line from Chengdu to Lhasa is 2,412 kilometers. This line was called the "Great Northern Line" by later travel explorers.

The Northern Sichuan-Tibet Line refers to: starting from Chengdu, heading north in Yingxiu Town, going west, passing through Wolong Nature Reserve, climbing over Balang Mountain (4520 meters above sea level) shrouded in clouds and mist all year round, passing through Xiaojin County, and arriving at Damba. After entering Garze, it passes through Daofu, Luhuo, Garze and Dege and crosses the Gangga Jinsha River Bridge into Tibet, and then passes through Jiangda, Qamdo, Leiwuqi, Baqing, Suoxian and Nagqu to Lhasa. Compared with the southern route, the northern route passes through mostly pastoral areas (such as the Nagqu region), with higher altitudes, sparser population, and more primitive and magnificent scenery.

Compared with the section from Xinduqiao to Batang on the southern line, the section from Xinduqiao to Dege on the northern Sichuan-Tibet line basically goes up along the Xianshui River and Yalong River, with grasslands, The terrain such as canyons, rivers, and river plains is not as high and gentle as the southern route. Among them, Danba is the main distribution area of ??Jiarong Tibetan people. Tagong Grassland (also known as Maoya Prairie) is famous for its scenery and humanities. The residential areas in Daofu, Luhuo and other places are the best in Kang District and even the entire Tibetan area. The Garze County River Valley is Kham District is an excellent agricultural area with numerous monasteries, and the areas around Manigange, Xinluhai and Queershan have beautiful natural scenery. Dege is the cultural center of the entire Tibetan area. The highest point along the way is Queer Mountain with an altitude of 4916 meters. The scenery is wonderful, and the ice peaks and snow-capped mountains are as beautiful as fairies in the clouds. Shiqu has the most beautiful grassland in Kham. If you enter Yushu Prefecture of Qinghai via Shiqu, pass through Maduo and Hot Springs, you can reach Xining, the capital of Qinghai Province, or Qinghai Lake. Plateau lakes, snow-capped mountains, and hot springs are densely covered along the route, and few tourists set foot on it. It is an excellent route highly recommended by cross-country adventurers.

The best time to travel in and out of Tibet along the Sichuan-Tibet Line is May and mid-August to October each year. The rainy season in the west is from May to August. Mudslides and landslides are frequent on the Sichuan-Tibet Line, so the itinerary should be more generous. In addition to enjoying the exceptionally beautiful and alluring scenery of the Sichuan-Tibet Line in the rainy season, you also need the courage and determination to hike through the landslide area.

Districts and counties in Tibet that require border permits

Shigatse region: Zhongba County, Saga County, Nyalam County, Tingri County, Kangma County, Laidong County,

Gangba County, Dingjie County, Keelung County

Shannan Region: Cona County, Longzi County, Luozha County, Langkazi County

Ningchi Region : Milin County, Lang County, Chayu County, Medog County

Ngari Region: Pulan County, Zada ??County, Ritu County, Gar County

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Established in 1982, it covers an area of ??more than 210,000 square kilometers and is known as the Jiangnan of Tibet. Its capital, Bayi Town, is 2,900 meters above sea level and more than 400 kilometers away from Lhasa. At present, the highway from Lhasa to Bayi has been repaired, and it can be reached in more than 8 hours. It is recommended to stay at the Yingbin Hotel on August 1st. The standard room is 50 yuan per person and the food is good.

Basongcuo

It is 50 kilometers away from Gongbujiang River and is known as the "Plateau Jiuzhaigou". There is an island in the lake, a temple on the island, and the scenery is charming. There is no shuttle bus, only a private off-road vehicle.

Giant Cypress Scenic Area

9 kilometers away from August 1st, there is a giant cypress tree that is 2,500 years old and can only be hugged by a dozen people. A park is currently being built here. You can take a taxi from Bayibao.

Lulang Forest Sea

The forest scenery from Sejila Pass to the foot of the mountain is worth a visit. You can charter a car or hitchhike there.

Itinerary:

It is recommended to rent a car for three days

D1 Visit from Lhasa to Basongtso

D2 Watch the sunrise at Basongtso Later, we went to Bayi, visited Jubai Scenic Area, and then visited Lulang Forest Sea and then returned to Bayi to stay.

D3 Return to Lhasa on August 1st. It takes 4-5 days to go by car, 2 days for a round trip by shuttle bus, 1-2 days for a round trip to Jubaishu and Lulang, and 1-2 days for a round trip to Basongcuo.

Lhasa area:

Potala Palace

Open every day 09:00-12:30 15:00-18:00

< p>The visit should take more than 2 hours. But after more than an hour after the opening time, tickets were basically no longer sold. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday are the days when Tibetans worship Buddha, and there are many people there. You can also take a car and drive directly to the top from the back door, and then come down from the front door after visiting, which saves effort.

Note:

1. The palace is relatively high, so walk slowly up and down.

2. It is cold inside the palace, so it is best to prepare a coat even in summer.

3. If you want to take pictures in the palace, the fee is very high. Gu recommends hanging the camera on your chest and taking blind photos without flash, which is still satisfactory.

4. There are few restrooms in the Bu Palace and it is difficult to find them. It is best to go to the entrance before visiting. In addition, the toilet at the back door of Bu Palace is very unique and a sight to behold, don’t miss it.

5. The inspection at Bu Palace is very strict, and fare evasion is basically impossible.

Tickets are 100 yuan.

Jokhang Temple: 07:00-12:00 in the morning 15:00-18:30

It takes more than an hour to visit. In the morning, most people go to worship Buddha. There are many, and tour groups usually go in the afternoon and enter through the side entrance. If you are a self-service individual, it is recommended that you go in the morning and go in with the people who pay the court fee through the main entrance. There is no need to buy a ticket, and many small halls are open in the morning. Coming out of Jokhang Temple, Bajiao Street is particularly worth visiting. It is not only a pilgrimage route, but also the best place to buy souvenirs and experience Tibetan folk customs. You can stop by and visit the houses in the alley. There is a song describing it this way: "On the ancient Bajiao Street, there are more windows than doors, and the girls in the windows have softer bones than flesh."

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1. When you come to Jokhang Temple, be careful of the beggars here. Either prepare some extra 10 cents of change, or ignore them and walk away quickly, otherwise you will have a lot of painful experiences.

2. It is best not to be impulsive when shopping on Bajiao Street, or you may regret it.

Ticket to Jokhang Temple is 70 yuan

Sela Temple

Open from 08:00 in the morning to end at 18:30, the visiting time must be 2 hours, Monday to Friday afternoon There is a Lama’s Buddhist scripture debate (15:00-17:00) worth watching. The No. 5 minibus can go directly to the temple gate for 2 yuan/person. You can wait at the Jokhang Temple parking lot, Qingnian intersection and Niangre Road. Sera Monastery is not far from the city, and the taxi fare is 10 yuan.

Note:

1. It is recommended to visit in the afternoon from Monday to Friday and arrive before 15:00.

Ticket fee 55 yuan

Drebung Monastery

Open from 08:00 in the morning to 18:30 in the afternoon. The visit takes 2 and a half hours. It is relatively far from the city. It’s far away. In the morning, there are minibus routes 4 to the temple for 3 yuan/person. Route 3 only goes to the foot of the mountain. It takes an hour to walk up and the taxi fare is 15-20 yuan. Drepung Monastery is very large and built against a mountain, so there are natural opportunities for fare evasion.

Note: There is a ritual event every Wednesday, and many lamas gather together to chant sutras. If you can go there at this time, you will gain even more.

Ticket 30 yuan

Norbulingka

09:30-18:30

Visiting time is 1 and a half hours, 2 way The bus passes by, and the No. 3 bus has to walk for a while. This scenic spot is not very impressive, so you can give up if you are pressed for time. Go on Sunday or important holidays, the ticket is 2 yuan. Because of the holidays, more locals visit Linka.

Ticket fee 55 yuan

Yaowang Mountain Cliff Paintings

A scenic spot on the Zhuanjing Road, open all day, no minibuses and buses passing by, taxis are convenient, and the stone carvings here The cliff paintings are very unique. If you are strong enough, you can climb to the top of the mountain to have a panoramic view of Lhasa. This is also a perfect location to take a panoramic view of the Potala Palace.

Note:

1. Tickets are generally free, but occasionally a lama will come and charge you 5 yuan.

2. There are many stones carved with Tibetan characters on the mountain. These are sacred objects worshiped by Tibetans, so don’t take them randomly.

Gaden Monastery

Gaden Monastery, located 40 kilometers east of Lhasa, was built in 1409 and was the first monastery of the Gelug Sect. It was severely damaged during the Cultural Revolution and has been severely damaged in recent years. Only then were they rebuilt one after another.

Tickets: Free for Tibetans, RMB 40 for tourists; Opening hours: 09:00-16:00

Visiting time: The visit should take less than 2 hours, but the distance is long and Depending on the bus schedule, it will take a whole day

Note: CMB may be canceled or diverted to other destinations due to insufficient number of people. The scenery along the way is unique, with mountains, water, and grasslands. It costs $16 for a two-way trip, and you can save the ticket for the return trip.

Churbu Monastery

It is located in the upper reaches of the Chubu River, 60 kilometers west of Lhasa. There is no accommodation at Tsurphu Monastery, so it is best not to miss the only return trip. However, along the way back, you can stay in school buildings in many villages. The scenery on the way is beautiful. You may consider walking and hitchhiking back to Lhasa halfway.

Tickets: Free for Tibetans, RMB 40 per visitor; Opening hours: 09:00-14:00

Visiting time: If you arrive at 12:00 by car, two hours is enough enough. But the whole journey takes one day.

Transportation: In the alley 200 meters southbound from the flower garden on the west side of the Jokhang Temple, from 07:00-08:00, minibuses will leave as soon as they are full. The fare is RMB 15. The original bus returns at 15:00.