How many routes are there to Tibet? Detailed explanation of Tibet route

Tibet is a place we often say we should visit once in a lifetime, especially self-driving enthusiasts. So, today, the editor will introduce you to some of them. When driving to Tibet, we have several routes to choose from!

There are several routes into Tibet

Xinjiang-Tibet Line, Qinghai-Tibet Line, Tang-Tibet Ancient Road, northern section of Sichuan-Tibet Line, southern section of Sichuan-Tibet Line, Yunnan-Tibet Line, and Bingcha Highway , China-Nepal Friendship Highway

: Detailed explanation of the route into Tibet

1. Xinjiang-Tibet Line

Route:

The starting point of the Xinjiang-Tibet Line is Yecheng, passing through Mazha, Sodom, Shiquanhe, Zhongba, Saga, Shigatse, and ending in Lazi, Tibet. Take National Highway 219 all the way and encounter National Highway 318.

Introduction to the Xinjiang-Tibet Highway:

1. Many sections of the Xinjiang-Tibet Highway are unpaved roadbeds and wasteland. The average altitude of the entire line is higher than the Qinghai-Tibet Line, and the road conditions are extremely poor. There are few restaurants and accommodations and the conditions are poor. However, the sacred mountain lake of Ali attracts countless people to embark on this difficult road.

2. It is best to have a guide on the Xinzang Road, because many forks are in deserted places. If you go wrong, you will often be delayed for a long time. The most important thing is to waste precious gasoline.

3. The most challenging section of the Tibetan Line is from Shiquanhe to Yecheng.

The 1,060 kilometers pass through hundreds of kilometers of no-man’s land and cross seven Osaka mountains. The majestic Karakoram Mountains make people feel small, and the desolate and vast no-man's land makes people feel shocked. However, since there are no long-distance buses on the Xinjiang-Tibet Line, few tourists take this road.

4. Yecheng is a pure small county in southern Xinjiang with wide streets, lively markets and beautiful Uyghur girls. Everything is like being in another world. A trip to the New Tibet Line will bring you a lifetime of memories.

2. Qinghai-Tibet Line

Route:

The Qinghai-Tibet Line starts from Golmud, Qinghai, and passes through Kunlun Pass, Tanggula Pass, Amdo, Nagqu, Damxung, and Yang Bajing, Duilung Deqing and end at Lhasa. Take National Highway 109 and encounter National Highway 317 and 318.

Introduction to the Xinjiang-Tibet Line:

1. Taking the Qinghai-Tibet Line will cause mountain sickness. More than 100 kilometers from Golmud, we reach the Kunlun Pass, which is more than 4,000 meters above sea level. Many people will have some altitude sickness here, but as long as they drink more water and get a good rest, there will be no major problems.

2. There are many good buses on the Qinghai-Tibet Line, but due to the high speed, driver fatigue, and the most traffic accidents, you should be more careful when taking the Qinghai-Tibet Line.

3. There are many wild animals along the Qinghai-Tibet Line, including Tibetan antelope, Tibetan wild ass, etc. But it's difficult to take good photos because the distance is too long and the focal length of our common camera lenses is too short.

4. It is very convenient to eat and refuel on the Qinghai-Tibet Line. There are many places to stay along the way, and most of the restaurants are noodle shops opened by Hui friends.

5. Don’t listen to people saying that Kunlun Pass and Tanggula Pass are high and dangerous. In fact, if the pass didn't have a monument, you wouldn't even know it was the pass when you drove there.

The Qinghai-Tibet Line is on a plateau platform, and the mountains are very gentle. There are no valleys like the Sichuan-Tibet line, but the average altitude is above 4,000 meters. This road is called the Road to Heaven.

3. Tangbo Ancient Road

Route:

The Tangbo Ancient Road starts from Xining, Qinghai and passes through Huangyuan, ***he, Maduo and Qingshuihe , Yushu, Xiangqian, Luwuqi, Dingqing, Baqing, Naqu, Damxiong, ending in Lhasa, Tibet. From Xining, take National Highway 214, National Highway 317 to Naqu, Tibet, and National Highway 109 to Lhasa.

Overview of the Tang-Tibet Ancient Road;

The Tang-Tibet Ancient Road is called the “Buddha-Ying Road” by Tibetans.

The western section of the ancient road passes through Shanshan City (Xining), Linfan City (Huangzhong Duoba) to Suiling City (south of Huangyuan County), along the Qiangshui River (Yashui River in the south of Huangshui) , passing through Shibaocheng (Huangyuan Shicheng Mountain), Chiling Mountain (Riyue Mountain), Yuchichuan River (Daotang River) to Moliyi (*** and Dongba), passing through Dafeichuan.

Nuanquan (hot spring), Lemohai (Kara Sea), crossing the sea (Maduoyan Yellow River), crossing Zishan (Bayan Har), crossing Yak River (Tongtian River), crossing Yushu area, pass through Dangla Mountain (Chawula Pass of Tanggula Mountain) to Nagqu (Gechuan Station) in northern Tibet, and continue in

1. Start from Chengdu and head north to Yingxiu Town to the west, passing Wolong Nature Reserve , climb over the Balang Mountain (4520 meters above sea level) shrouded in clouds and mist all year round, pass through Xiaojin County, and reach Danba.

After entering Garze, enter Tibet via Daofu, Luhuo, Garze, Derge, Gangga Jinsha River Bridge, and then enter Tibet via Jiangda, Qamdo, Luwu Banner, Baqing, Suoxian, and Nagqu Lhasa. Compared with the southern route, the areas passed by the northern route are mostly pastoral areas (such as the Nagqu area), with higher altitudes, sparser populations, and more primitive and magnificent scenery.

2. Compared with the Xinduqiao-Batang section of the southern Sichuan-Tibet line, the Xinduqiao-Dege section of the northern Sichuan-Tibet line basically runs along the Xianshui River and Yalong River, with grasslands, canyons, The rivers and river plains are not as high or as gentle as the southern line.

Among them, Danba is the main distribution area of ??Jiarong Tibetans. Tagong Prairie (also known as Maoya Prairie) is famous for its scenery and humanities. The residential buildings in Daofu, Luhuo and other places are the best in Kham and even the entire Tibetan area. Garze County Valley is an excellent agricultural area in Kham District with many temples, while Manigange, Xinluhai and Queershan have beautiful natural scenery.

Derge 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 beautiful, the ice peaks and snow-capped mountains are as beautiful as fairies in the clouds. Shiqu has the most beautiful grassland in Kham. For example, if you enter Yushu Prefecture in Qinghai from Shiqu, you can reach Xining or Qinghai Lake through Maduo and Hot Springs.

3. The best time to travel in and out of Tibet along the Sichuan-Tibet Line is from May and mid-August to October every year. May to August is the rainy season in the west, and debris flows and landslides occur frequently along the Sichuan-Tibet Line.

5. Southern Sichuan-Tibet Line

Route:

The Southern Sichuan Line starts from Chengdu, Sichuan and ends in Lhasa, Tibet. Take National Highway 318 all the way and encounter National Highway 108 and National Highway 214.

A brief overview of the Sichuan Southern Line:

1. The southern section of the Sichuan-Tibet Line was officially opened to traffic in 1958. The southern line starts from Ya'an to National Highway 108, goes west through Erlang Mountain, crosses the Dadu River, Yalong River, Jinsha River, Lancang River and the upper reaches of Nu River, passes through Yajiang River, Litang, Batang, and enters Tibet via Zhubalong Jinsha River Bridge .

Then it reaches Lhasa via Mangkang, Zuogong, Bangda, Basu, Ranwu, Bomi, Nyingchi, Mozhugongkar, and Dazi. Compared with the northern route, the southern route passes through mostly densely populated areas.

2. There are high mountains and canyons along the route, and the scenery is more beautiful, especially Linzhi, which is known as southern Tibet. The mountains in the Tongmai area on the southern route are relatively loose and prone to mudslides and landslides. The southern Sichuan line from Chengdu to Lhasa is 2,140 kilometers long and passes through Litang, known as the "Highest City in the World" with a maximum altitude of 4,700 meters.

3. The Chengdu-Ya'an section of the southern line is an expressway from the plains of western Sichuan to the low mountains and hills of the basin. The Ya'an-Kangding section is located on the Western Sichuan Plateau, which is the southeastern low edge of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.

Especially Erlang Mountain in Tianquan County, Ya'an, which was once known as "the most dangerous mountain on the Sichuan-Tibet Highway". The terrain gradually rises, and the mountains and rivers are vertically distributed along the north-south line. The road basically goes over mountains and ridges and then along the river, and then goes over mountains and ridges and along the river to the west.

Erlang Mountain is about 3,500 meters high. After passing the tunnel, it is no longer called "natural danger". But after crossing the mountain, the asphalt pavement is often flooded and washed away by flooding rivers during the rainy season, and sometimes mudslides occur.

4. After leaving Kangding, we crossed Hebao Mountain, which is 4,290 meters above sea level. This mountain is the geographical dividing line, with the plateau uplift to the west and the Yalong River, mountain canyons, and Dadu River to the right. 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 ethnic and cultural forms, and there is mainly a Tibetan branch called "Jia Rong". Its area can reach as far north as the Jinchuan and Jinchuan areas in Aba Prefecture, Sichuan.

5. The eastern part of Zheduo Mountain has a subtropical monsoon climate, which is Basika

Take National Highway 320 from Kunming to Dali, National Highway 214 to Mangkang, Tibet, and then connect the southern Sichuan-Tibet Line to Lhasa .

Introduction to the Yunnan-Tibet Line:

The Yunnan-Tibet Line starts from Dali, Yunnan in the south and ends in Mangkang, Tibet in the north. It is the most colorful route into Tibet.

1. The Yunnan-Tibet Line passes through the most ethnic minority areas on the way to Tibet. Starting from Dali, you enter a colorful world of ethnic minorities. There are Tibetan, Miao, Naxi and other ethnic groups in Dali, as well as the famous "Foreigner Street";

After heading north to Lijiang, you will enter the Tibetan area of ??Yunnan. However, the economy of this area is developed, and both Zhongdian and Deqin have become tourist cities. It’s crowded during the New Year and festivals, and there are vendors at every attraction selling cheap souvenirs to you.

After passing Deqin, there are few people, but after entering Tibet, there is a striking Catholic church in a small village. In this high mountain valley, a century-old "civilization" from the West actually appeared.

2. The Yunnan-Tibet Line cannot be protected. The Yunnan-Tibet Highway is good in the south of Deqin, but after passing Deqin and entering the Lancang River Gorge, the road is the same as the Sichuan-Tibet line, where mudslides and landslides often occur.

Because this road plays little economic and military role, and does not have a strong road maintenance force, it is often cut off and blocked on the road for half a month. Some sections of the road feel more dangerous than the Sichuan-Tibet Line. It is best not to take this road if you are not fully prepared.

7. Iced Tea Highway

Route:

The tea highway starts from Bingzhongluo in Gongshan, Nujiang Prefecture, Yunnan, and passes through Bingzhongluo, Camellia, Chayu, Ran Urumqi, Bomi, Tongmai, Linzhi, Bayi, Gongbujiangda, Mozhugongka, ending in Camellia Township, Chayu County, Tibet.

Introduction to Highway C:

1. With the completion and opening of the Nidatang Bridge, the first bridge over the Nu River, on October 1, 2005, Yunnan Province has another Tibetan highway. Tibetan Highway - Bingcha Highway.

The West Yunnan Highway Bingcha Highway starts from Bingzhongluo Township, Gongshan Dulong Nu Autonomous County, Nujiang Prefecture, and ends at Chahuarong Township, Chayu County, Tibet Autonomous Region, with a total length of 87 kilometers. It is the last section of the West Yunnan Highway. It is also another important passage from Yunnan Province to the Tibet Autonomous Region after National Highway 214.

2. The main roads leading to Tibet from the mainland include Xinjiang-Tibet, Qinghai-Tibet, Sichuan-Tibet north-south lines and the Yunnan-Tibet Highway. These roads have a high average altitude and are impassable during the four-month snow closure period.

The Bingcha Highway runs north along the Nu River to Camellia Rong Township, and then turns to National Highway 214. The entire highway is at a low altitude and there is no snow closure period. The access rate is 100% throughout the year and can be used throughout the year.

3. The road mileage from Bingzhongluo to Lhasa in Gongshan County is only more than 1,200 kilometers, and it can be reached in two days according to normal driving mileage. It is currently the most convenient way to enter Tibet. Along the way, you can also enjoy famous scenic spots and magical landscapes such as Bingzhongluo, Nujiang No. 1 Bay, Shimenguan, Hada Waterfall, Tiantong Waterfall, and Yuli Stone Wall.

This provincial highway to Tibet is planned to run directly from Gongshan in Yunnan to Chayu in Tibet. Although the Bingcha Highway has been built, it can only be opened to traffic a little bit in front of Qitong, and then it completely collapsed.

8. China-Nepal Friendship Highway

Route:

The China-Nepal Friendship Highway starts from Yangbajing, Tibet, and passes through Qushui Bridge, Nimu Bridge, Ren Buqiao, Dazhu, Shigatse, Lachi, Baiba, Laodingri, Nyalam, Zhangmu, and ends in Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, taking the western route of National Highway 318.

Overview of the China-Nepal Highway:

1. In 1961, the Chinese and Nepali governments signed a contract to jointly build the China-Nepal Highway between Tibet and Nepal. Construction started in June 1963 and was completed and opened to traffic in May 1967. The route passes through the Himalayas and winds through the mountains, making the project very arduous.

The domestic route in Nepal follows the southern slopes of the Himalayas, along the Sunkosi and Pokosi rivers, all the way to the end.

2. The China-Nepal Highway passes through Shigatse, Lazi, Tingri, and Nyalam, passes through Zhangmu Port, crosses the Friendship Bridge, and enters the Kingdom of Nepal. The end point is Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, with a total length of 850 kilometers.

Among them, China’s Duanyangbajing-Friendship Bridge has a total length of 736 kilometers and an average altitude of 4,000 meters; Nepal’s Abu