A must-see guide for self-driving tours in Tibet! ! ! This is a super detailed description of the Sichuan-Tibet line conditions and precautions

This is a self-driving travel guide with the theme of Sichuan-Tibet Line conditions and precautions. Route 318 is a humanistic avenue with profound cultural and historical heritage. It is a self-driving route highly recommended by cross-country explorers. . People often say that the most beautiful Tibet is not in Lhasa, but on Route 318. Now, this is the most detailed guide on Sichuan-Tibet line conditions and precautions in history to help you start your Tibet self-driving trip.

Preparation for entering Tibet

This is a long-distance self-driving. Check the vehicle and do maintenance work before departure. Be sure to bring all the tools with the vehicle (such as a vehicle jack and a tire changer). Sleeves, etc. Special reminder: When entering Tibet, you must bring the driving license of each vehicle, the driver's driving license, and ID card. Please check them again and take them with you. The vehicle annual inspection and insurance period must also be checked the day before departure. Fill up the vehicle with fuel. Due to the many irresistible factors on the Sichuan-Tibet line, be sure to bring more snacks, instant rice, milk, etc. for easy consumption. Ultraviolet rays in western Sichuan and Tibetan areas are very strong, so you need to pay attention to sun protection, sunglasses, hats, masks, and sunscreen. You need to prepare everything, and because the climate in the plateau area is extremely dry, you also need to prepare lip balm and masks.

1. Chengdu-Xinduqiao

This is my first time in Tibet, and. The altitude of the place where you stay has exceeded 3,000 meters, and you have entered a real plateau. Therefore, you must have a good rest the night before and do not drink and stay up late to prevent overexertion and altitude sickness after entering the plateau. Try not to drive when you start to enter Tibet. The air conditioner is too cold; do not eat raw or cold food, do not drink raw water; do not suffer from colds or diarrhea. When entering Tibetan areas, you must respect the customs of the Tibetan people, especially after passing Mani piles, prayer wheels, and hanging sutras. This is the place.

2. Xinduqiao-Batang

The journey is expected to take more than 8 hours today. Starting from Xinduqiao Town, drive along National Highway 318 towards Lhasa, Tibet. Passing through Yajiang County and Litang County, a world-high city (4,100 meters above sea level), it passes through Litang Maoya Prairie and Haizishan Sister Lake Scenic Area. The total distance from Xinduqiao Town to Batang County is about 420 kilometers. The whole journey is National Highway 318, and most of the road conditions are It is relatively good. There are many bends, villages, and market towns on the way. The Jinsha River Bridge in Batang County has 15 kilometers of overhauled roads in the past, and the road condition is poor.

3. Batang-Basu

< p>A. Rumei Town, Mangkang County

This section is about 50 kilometers long. There are many villages, sharp bends, and riverside sections throughout the journey. There are many children in the villages, who often cross the road, and there are many cattle and sheep. , and there are long downhill sections, you must strictly follow the speed limit and do not speed or drive illegally and dangerously

B. Juebashan, Rumei Town

This section is about 40 kilometers,★ The whole journey is driven in the middle of the cliff! Many road sections cannot install guardrails due to the narrow road surface. When driving on this section, you need to close the sunroof, close the windows on the side of the mountain, fasten your seat belt, and do not drive illegally; during strong winds and heavy rain seasons, this section may cause flying rocks. Accidents often occur when passing vehicles are hit by falling rocks. You must take safety precautions and be aware of the risks.

C. Dongda Mountain

This is the trip. It is the first to climb a very high mountain with an altitude of more than 5,000 meters. There are many large trucks on National Highway 318. Most of the large trucks returning from Lhasa are speeding and driving illegally. When crossing Dongda Mountain, they happened to encounter large trucks going downhill and turning. The whistle must be sounded at the road, and the lights must be flashed to warn large trucks driving illegally, and there must be defensive driving awareness

D. Tianlu 72 Turn + Nujiang Gorge

This section. About 90 kilometers, the control method of issuing paper speed limit strips is strictly implemented. The speed limit strip is issued at the last police station and the speed limit strip is returned at the next police station. If the speed limit is exceeded, the police officer on duty will punish you in different ways, including deducting points and fines. , the driver's license may be revoked, and there may be penalties such as waiting for more than 1 minute for 1 hour, etc.; In addition, all public vehicles are prohibited from passing on this road section after 20:00 at night! Because the whole journey is on sharp bends, near rivers, and prone to falling rocks!

4. Basu-Bomi

The whole journey is National Highway 318, passing through Ranwu Town, Songzong Town, Yupu Town, and then arriving in Bomi County. The total journey from Basu County to Bomi County is about 220KM, and the estimated driving time is 4 hours and 30 minutes (refer to the Amap; the road conditions in this section are good, there are many electronic speedometers on the way, and it will also pass through many villages and market towns, so be careful in the villages) Children are playing across the road and Tibetan compatriots have free-range horses, cattle, sheep, pigs and other livestock. When passing through villages, you must slow down. Most of the itineraries include beautiful snow-capped mountains, glaciers, lakes, primeval forests and pastoral villages in Tibetan areas. , you need to pay attention to safety when getting off the car to take pictures or play in places close to the highway. Pay more attention to the passing vehicles. When entering the scenic spot, be careful to prevent wild dog attacks. Do not engage in overly intense activities, such as running, jumping, etc., and be sure to maintain normalcy.

5. Bomi-Ningzhi

Start in the morning and drive along National Highway 318, driving through the dense virgin forest. The total distance from Bomi to Linzhi is about 240 kilometers. The journey is expected to take 5 hours, and we will travel all the way. It is expected to arrive at around 18:30 in the afternoon, passing through Tongmai-Lulang-Sejila Mountain-Bayi, passing Gangxiang Spruce Reserve, Tongmai Natural Barrier, Lulang Forest Sea, Ni Yanghe River, when the weather is fine, you can also overlook Namjagbarwa Peak and Jala Bailei Mountain in the distance.

6. Linzhi-Lhasa

Travel along the Linzhi-Lhasa Expressway, the destination is the holy city of Lhasa, the total journey is about 392 kilometers, and the route passes through Gongbujangda-Milashan-Mizhugongkar-Dazi County -Lhasa, along the way pass the beautiful Niyang River, pass through the Mira Mountains, and pass by the hometown of King Songtsen Gampo of Tibet. The scenery is beautiful and pleasant, and everyone can enjoy it. However, due to limited road conditions, please pay attention to driving safety. The journey takes a long time, and the climate is dry in the plateau area. It is recommended to drink more water, apply lipstick or wear a mask when traveling in the morning.

7. Lhasa - Nagqu

Depart from the hotel and travel along the Qinghai-Tibet Line 109 National Highway. The destination is Nagqu. The total journey is about 327 kilometers and will pass through Lhasa - Damxung - Namtso - Nagqu. Along the way, you will be close to the Qinghai-Tibet Railway, and you will also see the majestic Nyenchen Tanglha Mountains, and go to Namtso, the highest salt water lake in the world and one of the three holy lakes in Tibet. The scenery is beautiful and pleasant, and you can enjoy it.

8. Nagqu-Golmud

Get up early, set off at about 4:30, and travel along the Qinghai-Tibet Line 109 National Highway. The destination is Golmud. The total journey is about 827 kilometers, passing through Nagqu-Amdo- Tanggula Mountain - Tuotuo River - Hoh Xil - Kunlun Mountains - Golmud, along the way enjoy the Qiangtang Northern Tibetan Grassland, climb over the Nyainqentanglha Mountains with an altitude of 5320 meters, the Fenghuoshan Mountains with an altitude of 5100 meters, the Kunlun Mountains with an altitude of 4767 meters, and pass through the uninhabited land of Hoh Xil. If you are lucky, you can also see groups of Tibetan antelopes, visit Suonandajie Conservation Station and overlook Mount Yuzhu in the distance. The scenery on the road is beautiful and pleasant. Special reminder is that due to the high altitude and low temperature, there will be icy roads on some road sections. Drivers are advised to pay attention to driving safety and do not engage in driving behaviors such as sudden braking, sudden swerving, or sudden stops. This is a very strenuous day, so you need to prepare road meals in advance, get an early rest the night before, and avoid driving fatigued.

9. Golmud-Ulan

The hotel departs for the Chaka Salt Lake Scenic Area, a total distance of about 530 kilometers, to visit the Mirror of the Sky Chaka Salt Lake, which has been listed in the "National Tourism Geography" Rated as one of the 55 places you must visit in life, it is especially suitable for taking pictures. Please still pay attention to driving safety and prepare road meals in advance. Since we are still in the plateau area and the ultraviolet rays are strong, it is recommended to take protective measures before traveling in the morning.

10. Wulan-Lanzhou

Destination: Lanzhou, the total distance is about 620 kilometers. The trip is very easy when passing through Qinghai Lake, but the temperature difference between morning and evening is quite large, so you still need to keep warm.

About the Potala Palace

1. Queuing for reservation: The queuing reservation time is from 9:00 am to 17:00 pm. If you make an appointment today to visit the Potala Palace tomorrow, you can make an appointment half a day in advance. Enter the Potala Palace at hour. The queue for reservation is at the main entrance of the Potala Palace.

2. Online ticket booking: The valid certificate for purchasing tickets is the second-generation resident ID card or temporary ID card. Visitors can purchase tickets within 7 days in advance through this website (www.potalapalace.cn).

< p>3. Group ticket purchase method: travel agency, join a group or have a travel agency book Bu Palace tickets on your behalf

4. Letter of introduction from the unit: Application shall be submitted by the corresponding unit responsible for the reception of the Lhasa Municipal Government, and the relevant departments. Purchase tickets directly after approval.

Notes on visiting the Potala Palace

1. Please do not bring foreign bodies, water cosmetics, or dangerous items when visiting the Potala Palace.

2. Don’t forget to bring the original ID card when visiting the Potala Palace; tourists who purchase discount tickets need to present the original discount certificate.

3. Tourists who book Potala Palace tickets online must go to the venue. Visit the Potala Palace within the specified time, and you will be responsible for late reservations.

4. If you cannot visit the Potala Palace on time, you must go to the Potala Palace reservation window to apply for an extension or cancel the reservation. . Otherwise, the Potala Palace ticketing system will automatically add your ticket purchase information to the blacklist, and you will not be able to purchase tickets again within a week! ! ! ! 5. Please protect yourself when visiting the Potala Palace* **Facility, do not touch cultural relics at will, and please do not take photos or videos in the hall.