After three trips to road trip and Tibet, I summed up six experiences, including routes, models, expenses and precautions-

I went to Tibet for three times, crossed the Yunnan-Tibet line, crossed the Qinghai-Tibet line, and traveled on the road for the third time with pure electric vehicles 3 18 Sichuan-Tibet line. I have many feelings. Here, I will share in detail the six experiences of traveling on the road in Tibet from the aspects of vehicle selection, travel routes, scenic spots, full cost of food and accommodation, and matters needing attention.

Tibet is located in the plateau area, with an average elevation of more than 3600 meters. To go to road trip, you need to climb many mountains, especially Dongdashan and Shanyakou in Milla, which are more than 5000 meters above sea level. In such a high altitude area, not only people but also cars will have altitude sickness.

Fuel vehicles, mainly those with naturally aspirated engines, and vehicles with automatic transmission or displacement less than 1.5, will have weak climbing and insufficient power, which is related to the oxygen content in the air.

At high altitude, the air is thin, especially in areas above 5000 meters above sea level, the oxygen content in the air is only about 1 1%, which is only about half of our usual oxygen content, so people will suffer from different degrees of hypoxia. Similarly, for an automobile engine, the same intake air and oxygen content drop rapidly, which directly affects the combustion efficiency of the mixture in the cylinder, and then affects the output power of the engine.

So try to choose a turbocharged car or a car with a larger displacement, and the power impact will be smaller. Although there are many vans like Wuling Hong Guang on the way to Tibet, there are few traces of them at several corners of Dongdashan. Many sections are driven slowly, and some goods are pulled a little heavier. Before climbing the steep slope, they need to unload the goods before climbing. I have also seen Chery QQ looking for off-road vehicles to drag and climb, not to say that small-displacement cars are not good.

Some people also worry that the car chassis is low and the passability is not as good as that of SUV. Is it okay to enter Tibet? In fact, in recent years, the road to Tibet is very easy. The whole road is paved with asphalt, and there will be occasional landslides in the rainy season, which will lead to road interruption. In this case, the passability of the car is really poor, but the road can be repaired soon, which basically does not affect it.

Some people also asked, can you drive a pure electric car into Tibet now?

Pure electric vehicles enter Tibet? I didn't even think about it a year ago, but now the charging piles along the Sichuan-Tibet line have been arranged, mainly from State Grid, Tucki, Tesla and Weilai. There are charging piles along the Sichuan-Tibet line from Chengdu to Everest base camp, and the distance between the two stations is no more than 300 kilometers, so charging is no problem.

However, if you want to have a perfect road travel experience, it is still recommended to choose an SUV with a displacement of 1.6 or more. If it is a pure electric vehicle, it is recommended that the official pure electric vehicle has a cruising range of at least 450 kilometers. At high altitude, although the power of pure electric vehicles has little effect, the cruising range is shortened rapidly when it encounters low temperature weather. The cruising range is 450 kilometers, which generally needs about 30% discount, so it can also travel 3000.

1, vehicle maintenance, although the mileage into Tibet is not very long, it takes a long time. Before departure, it is recommended to drive the car to a 4S shop or a repair shop for maintenance, replace consumables such as engine oil, machine filter, air conditioning filter element and fuel filter, and then check brake oil, brake pads, spark plugs, antifreeze, tire pressure, spare tire, battery voltage and glass water.

2. Vehicle-mounted tools, vehicle-mounted air pump, quick tire repair kit, tow rope (more than 3 tons), trailer hook, jack (more than 3 tons), vehicle-mounted fire extinguisher, mosquito-proof screen window, triangle warning frame, reflective vest, emergency power supply, power supply wiring, emergency flashlight, simple engineer shovel, charging treasure, etc.

In fact, these tools are only for emergency use, and they are not used most of the time. However, because I often travel for a long time, these emergency tools are always in the car. When I entered Tibet for the second time, it was the rainy season in late August. We drove from 3 18 to Tibet and then from 3 17, and the road conditions at 3 17 were still very poor.

On the way, the road was blocked by landslides, and only SUV models could barely pass, bypassing more than 200 kilometers. So we filled the potholes with sappers' shovels and drove them into the chassis. Finally, we used a jack and put some stones on it to pass through. These accidents need a lot of emergency tools.

Other personal belongings, such as ID card, driver's license, driving license, bank card, etc., try to bring cash. In some towns and villages, cash is mostly used. If you need to travel to the western border areas such as Mount Everest, Dingri, Medog, Japan and Turkey, and Ali, you need to apply for border passes in advance. The general border card is valid for 3 months and can be applied at the household registration police station. Please note that you need to fill in the areas you need to reach when applying, and remember all the areas that need border passes.

Common medicines such as rhodiola, plateau treasure, and cold medicine should be brought with enough oxygen bottles to prevent altitude sickness. They are most afraid of getting sick and catching a cold on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, so these medicines need to be brought for later use.

Daily necessities, the altitude difference in Tibet is great, and the temperature difference changes greatly. On sunny days, sometimes the temperature at the foot of the mountain is as high as more than 20 degrees, and the pass at the top of the mountain may be MINUS 10 degrees. Remember to bring raincoats, umbrellas and sunscreen in winter and summer. The air in Tibet is thin and ultraviolet rays are very strong during the day. Remember to bring your sleeping bag. If the vehicle space is large, you can also take a tent and bedding to rest and sleep in the car or tent.

There are many routes to Tibet, but for us ordinary people, it is better to take the conventional route. There are mainly eight routes: 3 18 Sichuan-Tibet South Line, Qinghai-Tibet Line, Yunnan-Tibet Line, 3 17 Sichuan-Tibet North Line, New Tibet Line, Ali North Line, Bingcha Road and 2 14 Tangfan Ancient Road.

3 18 South Sichuan-Tibet Line

It is more suitable for people who enter Tibet for the first time. This line starts from Chengdu and passes through Luding County (Hailuogou Glacier Scenic Area, Luding Bridge, which is very impressive in primary school textbooks)-Kangding (Mugecuo Scenic Area, which passes through the "Kangba First Pass" at an altitude of 4,298 meters. This is the first mountain in Tibet)-xinduqiao (photography corridor)-Litang (south of Daocheng Yading)-Mangkang (Wulashan)-Zuogong (Dongdashan Mountain Pass, 5008 meters above sea level, the second highest mountain pass on the southern line of Sichuan and Tibet, with snow all year round)-Basu (fascinating Ranwu Lake, Bright Pearl on the Sichuan-Tibet Line)-Bomi (Midui Glacier)-Lulang (a town known as the natural oxygen bar and the oriental Swiss town)-Ganoderma lucidum (Nangbawa Peak)-Lhasa (after crossing the northern line of Ganoderma lucidum, it will pass through Gongbu Jiangda County, where there is the last pass of the Sichuan-Tibet Line and the first pass of Milla Shanyakou, with an altitude of 50 13 meters.

3 17 North Sichuan-Tibet Line is rich in cultural heritage, with Tibetan villages, Qiang villages and temples along the way, and rich in natural scenery. However, in the rainy season in July and August, the road conditions on this line are sometimes good and bad, so cars need to pay more attention. It is a big trouble to pass through the landslide, and it is likely to spend the night in the car.

1 09 Qinghai-Tibet line, most people will enter Tibet through the Sichuan-Tibet line and then leave Tibet through the Qinghai-Tibet line, which is what we call the "Sichuan-Tibet line". If you are worried about altitude sickness, it is not recommended to enter Tibet through the Qinghai-Tibet line. The average elevation of this line is higher, but the road conditions are better. It is also the main transportation route in Tibet, and many trucks pass through Namco, Hoh Xil, Kunlun Mountain and other special areas along the way.

There are many routes. Let's briefly introduce these three routes. Every route into Tibet has different scenery. If we simply rank the scenic spots, it should be the northern line of Ali, the new Tibet line, the 3 18 southern line of Sichuan and Tibet, and the ancient road of Tang and Fan.

Most people go from the plain to the plateau. When you first enter the plateau, remember not to eat too much, just eat 7 minutes full. The stomach in plateau area is easily affected and its peristalsis slows down. If your stomach is upset, try to eat some light and digestible foods, such as noodles and porridge, and eat more fruits and vegetables in the first few meals.

Don't worry about food on the way to Tibet. Most of them are Han, Tibetan and Hui, among which Sichuan cuisine is more common. A few days ago, I was not used to eating staple foods such as noodles and rice, and I ate less special snacks until I got used to my stomach and body.

As for accommodation, there are many inns, hotels and guesthouses along the Sichuan-Tibet line and the Qinghai-Tibet line, but it is generally recommended to live in the county town, which is clean, hygienic and safe, with good infrastructure and convenient accommodation.

In fact, the cost of go on road trip varies from person to person. I'll take my personal expenses along the way as an example, mainly including gas, accommodation, meals, scenic spots tickets, gifts and other expenses.

1, oil and toll, take the southern part of Sichuan-Tibet line 3 18, and the whole journey from Chengdu to Lhasa is about 2250 kilometers. Kangding toll station is the last high-speed toll station, and the toll is about 130, and then the national road 3 18 is free.

The fuel cost depends on the specific model. At that time, driving a 2.0T SUV, the average fuel consumption per 100 kilometers was about 1 1L, and there were many gas stations in the middle, but the oil price in Tibet was slightly higher. No.95 gasoline is about 5 cents higher than that in Sichuan, and the one-way fuel cost is about 2000 yuan. On average, it is about per kilometer 1 yuan. If it is a car or a low-displacement vehicle,

2. Accommodation fee: during the tourist season from June to June every year, it is 65438+ 10, and the average star-rated hotel is around 300-600, such as youth travel, inns and homestays. They are all relatively cheap, generally above 100 yuan. Of course, if you are tired, you can always take a bed to have a rest, and the natural cost will vary greatly. Generally, most hotels stay, and the price is around 150.

3, the cost of eating, Chinese food is a little more expensive, almost the same, according to three meals a day, an average of about 50 a day, of course, this gap is also very big, depending on what you eat.

4. Tickets for scenic spots are mostly free, as follows: Luding Bridge 10/ person, Hailuogou 92/ person, Daocheng Aden Package 270/ person, Laigu Glacier 50/ person, Midui Glacier 50/ person, Yang Zhuo Yongcuo 120/ person, Namu.

Attractions mainly depend on how to play and see. Many scenic spots are tickets+sightseeing bus+ropeway+other means of transportation, which are generally more expensive.

Calculated from the whole journey, if the Sichuan-Tibet line is fast, it will take about 5-7 days, mostly about 7- 10 days, and the total cost per capita per day is about 300-500 yuan.

1. From the time and route to Tibet, it is the peak season to travel on the road from June to the beginning of 10 every year, but try to avoid July and August, which is a rainstorm season. May-June and September are more suitable for go on road trip to enter Tibet. It is suggested to choose 3 18 southern Sichuan-Tibet line for the first time. Remember to download the offline map.

2, driving precautions, try not to drive at night, the climate is changeable, the road conditions are more complicated, especially yak, antelope, sheep and so on. You must slow down. In addition, food and water must be prepared for 2 days at any time, at least for 3 days. High-altitude mountain passes such as Zheduo Mountain, Milla Mountain and Dongdashan Mountain often encounter storms and heavy snow, and traffic jams on the road are common. You must bring food and water.

Don't leave the main road casually on the way in and out of Tibet. Many areas are deserted, not to mention cell phone signals, especially some sand and grass along the way. Don't drive in easily. It looks like a normal road, and the car easily gets stuck in the sand. Don't take shortcuts without permission, let alone cross the three uninhabited areas of Hoh Xil, Altun Mountain and Qiangtang. Danger is far from nature and people's hearts.

If you sleep in the car at night, you need to pay special attention. Don't leave the air conditioner on and the engine on all night. Both internal circulation and external circulation are dangerous. Don't close the window all night. Don't sleep in the car at night, but sleep in the car with the air conditioner on. Not only is it dangerous, but the cost of gas alone is similar to staying in a hotel.

5. Don't do strenuous exercise at high altitude, it is easy to lack oxygen, and don't enter Tibet if you are unwell. For example, if you have a cold, cardiovascular problems or heart problems, don't enter Tibet. If you encounter a cold and other problems, remember to seek medical treatment in time, and don't delay. Diseases in plateau areas can't be compared with those in plain areas.

6. Respect local customs. First of all, Tibetans don't eat donkey meat, horse meat and dog meat, avoid talking about taboo things and try not to wear shorts and skirts. When drinking butter tea, the host holds the butter tea in front of you, and you can hold it with your hand. Many people are not used to drinking butter tea at first, so remember not to show it. Drink it anyway. This is their hospitality.

Don't jump over utensils, braziers and prayer tubes, don't step on their thresholds, and don't touch other people's heads casually. Don't drive in or walk in when you meet a pastoral area such as grassland. Some people say that it will be embarrassing to see young girls squatting in the open space and not approaching.

In a word, Tibet, a place that I want to go again after going, seems to have a kind of "magic power" that can purify the soul compared with the noise of big cities, which fascinates countless explorers and road trip lovers. Tibet has not only magical and spectacular natural scenery, but also dangerous no-man's land, which is far from nature. Therefore, it is necessary for go on road trip people to formulate corresponding strategies.

Many people say that you must be crazy once in your life, or you will get old if you are not crazy, or you can walk to feel the beautiful scenery of Tibet at close range, or ride a bike, climb mountains and mountains, and do whatever you want, or go to road trip to enjoy the wonderful natural scenery while enjoying the fun of road trip. No matter how you enter Tibet, you must do a good job in all kinds of strategies and know yourself.