The most beautiful road routes in China’s road trip

There are many great self-driving routes in China. We are used to the busy traffic and flashing lights of the city. There are also countless beautiful scenery waiting for you along China's highways. This is the most beautiful road route in China road trip. Come and take a look!

1. Duku Highway

Duku Highway is the highway from Dushanzi to Kuqa, with a total length of 562.25 kilometers. Its connection has shortened the north-south distance by nearly half from the original 1,000 kilometers. It is a scenic thoroughfare and a timeless pilgrimage site for travelers.

The Duku Highway passes through high mountains and deep valleys, crosses four Osaka mountains covered with snow all year round, and crosses more than 10 rivers. One-third of the road is on cliffs, and there are also sections on frozen soil. The scenery is magnificent and majestic.

In the Dushanzi Grand Canyon, wind and rain wash away the wind and rain, and bamboo shoots rise from the ground. The uncanny workmanship of nature is astonishing.

Tambula is a grassland with pristine and rich landforms and snow-capped mountains in the distance, making it very suitable for aerial photography.

The scenery of Nalati Grassland is comparable to that of Switzerland, and you can see the vast snow-capped mountains all year round.

Bayinbuluke Grassland has the famous Swan Lake and Nine Winds and Eighteen Bends, with lush water and grass, flocks of cattle and sheep, and magnificent sunsets.

Big and small Longtan, free attractions that cannot be missed.

The mysterious Tianshan Grand Canyon, a steep, cold and continuous reddish-brown canyon, is the most unique scenery on the Duku Highway.

Due to the steep terrain and changeable climate, the Duku Highway has been closed for more than half a year. There are four gas and food supply stations in Dushanzi, Qolma, Bayinbuluke and Kuqa. June and July are the peak seasons, and August can be rainy and slippery.

Routes and attractions: Kuqa - Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon - Big and Small Longtan - Tieli Maiti Daban - Bayinbuluke Grassland - Gongnaisi National Forest Park - Nalati Grassland - Dolma - Genda Ban, Hashel-Dushanzi Grand Canyon-Dushanzi.

2. Sichuan-Tibet Highway

The Sichuan-Tibet Highway is the earliest famous highway in China and also the most beautiful highway. It is known as the "Chinese People's Landscape Avenue".

The Sichuan-Tibet Highway is divided into north and south lines. The southern line is the famous National Highway 318, starting from Chengdu in the east and ending in Lhasa in the west, with a total length of 2,146 kilometers. The northern line is National Highway 317, starting from Chengdu and ending at Naqu, Tibet, with a total length of 2,030 kilometers. The Sichuan-Tibet Highway is the most dangerous highway in China. Being able to drive the 318 in this life is the ultimate dream of countless people.

The Sichuan-Tibet Highway is a pilgrimage road. Along the way there are magnificent snow-capped mountains, beautiful lakes and vast grasslands. It has to climb countless mountains above 4,000 meters and pass through many ethnic minority areas. The scenery is pristine and magnificent, and the humanities are dazzling. Even if your body is in hell and your eyes are in heaven, it can still bring you unforgettable memories.

Gongga Snow Mountain, the king of the mountains, Shu.

Nan Bawa, the most beautiful snow mountain in China.

The blue ice snow mountain - Sashen Mountain is mysterious and charming, like a fairyland on earth.

The Midui Glacier is one of the most beautiful glaciers in China.

Yinge Yuanjing, founded in 1792, is the only "printing house" in the world that still prints scriptures by hand.

Lingzhi has beautiful scenery and is called South Tibet.

In Yasi, every morning or evening, the river glows with golden light, and the sound of chanting comes with the wind, like the sound of nature.

The Zheluo Temple located in Dingqing, Qamdo, has a temple on the top of a mountain more than 4,800 meters above sea level. It is known as the temple closest to the sky.

Namtso, the first holy lake of the ancient Zhangzhong civilization.

Southern Sichuan route: Chengdu-Ya'an-Gangugudi-Kangding-Xinduqiao-Yajiang-Litang-Batang-Mangkang-Zogong-Bangda-Basu-Ranwu-Bomi-Lingzhi -Mizhugongkar-Dazi-Lhasa.

North Sichuan route: Chengdu-Xiaojin-Danba-Bamei-Dawu-Luhuo-Seda-Ganzi-Nima Gang-Dege-Jiangda-Chamdo-Luwu Banner-Dingqing-Baqing- Suoxian County - Naqu - Damxung - Lhasa

3. National Highway 315

The most beautiful and loneliest road in China

This is known as the most spectacular landscape in western China Avenue. The starting point of the highway is Xining, Qinghai, and the end point is the national highway in Kashgar, Xinjiang, with a total length of 3,063 kilometers.

Along G315, there are countless world-class northwest scenery, quiet and charming salt lakes, magnificent Qinghai Lake, endless Taklimakan Desert, magical Qaidam Basin, and endless yellow sand

G315 National Highway is also a less traveled road. The Gobi desert stretches as far as the eye can see, and the surroundings are desolate and uninhabited. Driving on this road, you seem to have entered a future world, and the feeling of wandering alone and traveling around the world arises spontaneously. You will find that the lonely world is also a kind of beauty.

Delhi, a poem written by Haizi from 0755 to 79000 made a desolate city famous overnight.

Xiaodan Lake, a sapphire-like lake, quiet and mysterious, is an easily overlooked landscape on the roadside.

Dachaidan Emerald Lake is composed of dozens of salt lakes. From God's point of view, it seems that jade was left on the earth.

The Southern Eight Immortals Ghost Town is the largest Yadan landform in China. It has a strong sense of picture and shows the desolate beauty of the desert.

The U-shaped highway in "Internet Celebrities" winds toward the sky, giving people a strong visual impact.

Aijing Lake in Dongtai, with its blue water and milky white salt flowers, is as beautiful as a fairyland.

Ute Shuiyadan, the only Shuiyadan in the world, shows the world its unparalleled and amazing beauty.

Nishishino Lake, Highway 315 passes through the lake, dividing the lake into two parts, with left and right sides distinct, which is strange and beautiful.

Mars Camp is the most Mars-like place on Earth.

Mangya Emerald Lake, which is wider and greener than Dachaidan Emerald Lake, is a hidden place where few people live.

Aiken Spring is a geothermal fountain that has been spewing for thousands of years and is known as the "Evil Eye" of the Earth.

Routes and attractions: Xining - Qinghai Lake - Delingha - Dachaidan - Jade Lake - Shuiyadan - South Eight Immortals Ghost Town - West Taijinair Lake, West Taijinair Lake - Mars Highway 1 - Petroleum Town-Lenghu-Aoboliang-Mangya Emerald Lake-Gaskule Lake-Aiken Spring

4. National Highway 214

The lowest landscape avenue

Compared with the famous 318 National Highway, although the 214 National Highway is not well-known, it is a magical landscape avenue. G214 starts from Xining City, Qinghai Province and ends at Lancang County, Yunnan Province, with a total length of 2,961 kilometers. It passes through the three provinces of Qinghai, Tibet and Yunnan, including the section from Dali, Yunnan to Mangkang, Tibet, also known as the Yunnan-Tibet Highway.

National Highway 214 crosses the source of the Yangtze River and the Yellow River, from snowy plateaus to lush tropical rainforests, passing through Meili Snow Mountain, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Cangshan Mountain, Jinsha River Gorge, Lancang River Gorge, and Nujiang River Gorge. Along the way, there are not only stunning scenery, but also long history, culture and charming ethnic customs. It is known as "the national road with the richest scenery in China".

National Highway 24 runs from Qinghai, which is more than 4,000 meters above sea level, to Xishuangbanna, which is more than 4,000 meters above sea level. The relative height difference is more than 3,000 meters. It has experienced four climate distribution zones: tropical, subtropical, alpine temperate zone, and alpine frigid zone. It is rare in the world for a road to pass through such a fertile climatic zone.

Wuqi, a place rarely visited by tourists, is unique and far away from the hustle and bustle. It is known as the "Paradise in Eastern Tibet".

Qiang Balin Monastery, founded in 1444 AD, is the largest temple of the Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism in Kham.

The three-color lake is called "yellow lake", "black lake" and "white lake" by the locals.

The Gongdongba folk houses with a history of more than 600 years combine different ethnic elements.

In the salt well in Mangkang, you can see the most primitive method of hand-drying salt.

Meili Snow Mountain, next to National Highway 214, you can enjoy the magnificent scenery of the snow-capped mountains.

Yubeng, the fairy tale world and hiking paradise at the foot of Meili Snow Mountain.

Shangri-La, James' "Sister, I'm in Delingha Tonight" makes people know that this is paradise.

Dali, a place where you can enjoy slow time.

The tropical rainforest in Xishuangbanna

Specific route: Xining-Huangyuan County-***he County-Xinghai-Maduo County-Bayan Harakou-Chengduo County- Yushu County-Nangqian County-Luwu Banner-Chamdo-Bangda-Mangkang-Yanjing-Deqin-Lijiang-Jianchuan-Dali-Lincang-Lancang-Jinghong

5. Yizhao Highway< /p>

Xinjiang has another highway. Its beautiful scenery and rugged roads rival the Dooku Highway. This is Zhaoyi Expressway. Once you go there you can enjoy your life.

The Zhaoyi Highway starts from the Saudi Ranch in Zhaosu County, Ili in the north, and ends at the Saudi Ancient Road in Wensu County, Aksu in the south, with a total length of 180 kilometers. There are countless thrilling mountain roads with 360-degree turns along the way, which are steep and thrilling, but the scenery is also beautiful.

The Yizhao Highway passes through the snowy peaks and the entire Tianshan Mountains. It hides the most splendid sea of ??flowers, the most romantic grasslands, the most primitive secrets, endless Gobi meadows and towering snow-capped mountains that never melt all year round. This is a beautiful, steep, and spectacular scenic drive.

The Tuolasu Grassland, the grassland closest to Yining, is vast and has heavenly beauty.

In Zhaosu Grassland, there is an endless sea of ??rapeseed flowers in summer, and you can also see the spectacular scene of galloping horses.

The Baishi Peak in Wushan Mountain is the most dangerous section. Its white peak rises suddenly, which is touching.

Guxia Road is the steepest passage on the Silk Road, with pristine and magnificent scenery. It is said that Xuanzang's "Lingshan" journey to the west was here. Therefore, it is also called Tang Monk Ancient Road.

The Yizhao Highway is open for 4 months throughout the year, and is only open from June to September. The drive takes about 3 hours. To go to Xiata Gorge, you need to apply for a border defense permit in Yining.

6. Guangxi S325 Border Highway

On the border between Guangxi and Vietnam, there is one of the most beautiful scenic roads in China, which is Guangxi’s S325 Border Highway. The starting point is Zhushan Village, Dongxing City, Fangchenggang City, and the end point is He Village, Napo County, Baise City. The route passes through 8 counties and cities including Dongxing, Fangcheng, Ningming, Pingxiang, Longzhou, Daxin, Jingxi and Napo, with a total length of approximately 725 kilometers.

The S325 Highway is not a popular route, but it is surrounded by hundreds of mountains, beautiful karst landforms, unique cultural landscapes, and full of exotic customs. This is a beautiful landscape corridor with difficult terrain, few vehicles, and challenging road conditions. It is a classic self-driving cycling route.

Dongxing Golden Beach is famous for its golden sand, which shines golden in the sun at sunset.

Dongxing Zhushan Village is the starting point of the S325 China-Vietnam border road, across the river from Mong Street, Vietnam, and is the southwest end of the coastline of mainland China.

This is the No. 1 boundary monument of the Qing Dynasty, built in the 16th year of the reign of Emperor Guangxu of the Qing Dynasty. Its large characters are solemn and vigorous, showing an inviolable righteousness.

Ma'an'ao, this section of the winding mountain road has 55 turns. It is said that this section has 28 "elbow bends" and 17 "back bends".

Youyi Pass, known as Zhennanguan in ancient times, is one of the nine famous passes in ancient China. The great victory of Zhennanguan took place here.

In Mingyuan, the karst peaks here are more beautiful than Yangshuo. It is very pleasant to rent a bicycle, ride slowly, and enjoy the lakes, mountains and beautiful countryside.

Detian Waterfall, in a competition organized by National Geographic magazine, ranked second among the six most beautiful waterfalls in China, second only to Zangbo Badong Waterfall in Tibet.

The distance from Detian Waterfall to west Beijing is 76 kilometers. This section allows you to experience the best section of the Ho-Na Expressway, one of the most beautiful highways in China. A few years ago, this highway was called the most beautiful highway in the world by foreign media.

Jingxi is a very attractive small town, clean and tidy, cheap and good-quality, and the environment is very good.

Equan is one of the three famous springs in southwest China and the source of Detian Waterfall.

Routes and attractions: Zhushan Village-Dongxing City-Jiulongtan Rafting Scenic Area-Ma'an Au-Dongzhong Town-Shunfeng Au-Faka Mountain-Pingxiang City-Youyiguan-Shuolong Town-Detian Waterfall-Long Banggang-Tiger Leaping Gorge-He rural area of ??Napo County.

7. Yaxi Expressway

"Yunzhong Expressway"

Yaxi Expressway is an expressway from Ya'an to Xichang in Sichuan, with a total length of 240 kilometers. The Iasi highway winds between mountains, almost entirely connected by 270 bridges and 25 tunnels. The altitude rises from 600 meters to 3200 meters. Driving on this road is like flying in the clouds, which is the real "way of heaven".

The Yaxi Expressway crosses mountains, Dadu River, Anning River and other rivers, as well as 12 earthquake fault zones. Therefore, this highway is also known as one of the highways with the harshest environment, the most difficult engineering, and the highest technological content in the world.

Double helix tunnel, spiraling in place and rising 360 degrees.

Bajingou Bridge is more than 1,140 meters long and more than 220 meters high. It is known as "the tallest pier in Asia".

The Yaxi Expressway passes through the beautiful Hanyuan Lake.

The Iasi Expressway is beautiful, but many people who drive by do not find it so amazing. In fact, in order to rush for time, they often miss the scenery on the roadside.

Route: Ya'an-Duiyan Town-Yucheng District-Yingjing-Hanyuan-Shimian-Lugu Town

8. Hainan East Route Tourist Highway

Hainan It has a charming tropical style, coconut breeze and sea charm, blue sea and blue sky. The most attractive thing is the Hainan East Route Tourist Highway, which concentrates the essence of Hainan culture and scenery and is called China California Highway No. 1.

Hainan East Road Tourist Highway starts from Haikou in the north, runs from Wenchang, Qionghai, Boao, Wanning, Lingshui to Sanya, with a total length of more than 400 kilometers. It condenses the essence of Hainan culture and coastal scenery. A food not to be missed.

Wuzhizhou has beautiful scenery, rich seabed resources and many leisure projects.

Yalong Bay has a flat beach and clear water, suitable for swimming. It is the best beach in Sanya.

Tangwan, known as the national coastline, has a long coastline, but it is not suitable for swimming. This is the most fashionable bay area in Sanya, with many luxury hotels.

Houtun, a simple seaside fishing village, has many beautiful B&Bs where you can feel the leisurely holiday atmosphere.

Boundary Island, China’s first island-type 5A scenic spot, is one of the most suitable resorts for diving.

Qingshui Bay has fine sand, clear water and complete facilities. It is the best bay in Lingshui.

Dai Dao, the favorite check-in spot for literary and artistic young people.

Lingshui sour powder, a powder as thin as vermicelli, is sour and spicy.

The Wanning section of the east-line tourist highway is 35 kilometers long, connecting many beautiful bays such as Riyue Bay, Shimei Bay, Nanyan Bay, Shenzhou Peninsula, Shanqin Bay, etc. It can be called the essence of the eastern coastal tourist highway.

On Dazhou Island, an ancient sunken ship lies dormant here, standing quietly here, known as Shipwreck Bay.

Shiwan, the most beautiful world-class bay in Hainan, is the location of the movie "Lost Horizon".

The Shenzhou Peninsula, a sunny peninsula with spring-like weather all year round and beautiful double bays, is the most popular resort in Wanning.

Wanning East Goat and Lehe Crab are the four famous dishes in Hainan, and Hou'an Noodles are one of the four famous noodles in Hainan.

Boao Bay is the most charming resort in Qionghai. The "Story of the Sea", "Old House" and "Mengchao Boatman" are all neighborhoods full of maritime culture and romantic style.

Moon Bay is 11 kilometers long and is an original ecological bay.

The coconut groves, coconut trees, sea, and beaches in the eastern suburbs form a beautiful seaside scenery.

Wenchang chicken is the most famous delicacy in Hainan. It is tender, fat and not greasy. Wenchang Chicken is a must-try in Wenchang.

9. Suhua Highway

Ingenious Sky Corridor

China’s East Coast Highway is the most beautiful landscape highway in the world, and the most outstanding section is Suhua Highway. The highway starts from Suao Town, Yilan County, and ends in Hualien City, Hualien County. The highway is built along the coastline, with a total length of 118 kilometers, with the vast blue Pacific Ocean on one side and cliffs on the other. The scenery along the way is beautiful and there are many attractions.

Qingshui Cliff, more than 1,000 meters high, goes straight into the Pacific Ocean, like an air corridor. Looking up at the cliffs and overlooking the vast ocean, the coastline is particularly spectacular and shocking. It is the most beautiful place on the entire Suhua Highway and one of the most scenic highways in the world.

Hualien Qixingtan has a beautiful arc-shaped bay, turquoise water, sea and sky, and the charming scenery is intoxicating.

Wushibi, located in Suao Town, Yilan County, is a long and narrow promontory protruding from the majestic ocean. It is shaped like an elephant trunk and was formed 400 million years ago.