Why do most people choose to drive themselves when traveling to Tibet instead of taking a plane or train?

When it comes to self-driving travel routes, the first thing that everyone thinks of is the Sichuan-Tibet line. Tibet, as a paradise for every self-driving travel enthusiast, attracts many people every year. But this road is not that good. If it is not an experienced driver, most people will not dare to go on the road. Every year, many experienced drivers overturn and die here. After all, everyone knows how difficult it was to build this road. So having said this, I believe many people have the same question in their hearts as the editor, that is: since this road is so bumpy and difficult, why do so many people choose to drive by themselves instead of taking a train or a plane? What about direct?

Maybe many people choose to travel by car because they want to see the scenery along the way, but what they don’t expect is that this road is so bumpy. Naturally, you want to see the scenery along the way when traveling by car. This feeling is naturally much more perfect than taking a train or a plane. But is the beautiful scenery really worth the risk? There are many people who travel on foot, especially the "poor traveling girls" on the Sichuan-Tibet line. Is it uncomfortable to fly or train?

First of all, let’s talk about planes. Nowadays, planes going to Tibet basically land in Lhasa. As Lhasa is the most important stop in Tibet tourism, basically everyone will stay here for a while to experience the beautiful scenery here. Lhasa's Gonggar Airport is located in Jiazhulin Town, Gonggar County, Shannan Prefecture, Tibet Autonomous Region. At an altitude of 3,600 meters, it is one of the highest civilian airports in the world. Although there are other airports, this is the airport where most flights land.

Let’s talk about trains. The only train available is the Qinghai-Tibet Line, which starts from Xining in Qinghai, passes through Golmud and then reaches Tibet. The end point is still Lhasa. Of course, there are also ways to go to Lhasa from Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and other places, but the shortest distance is from Xining to Golmud, and then change to a bus to Lhasa.

Having said these two means of transportation, airplanes naturally save time and are faster. As for trains, although they are a little slower, they are safer and more reliable. And you can also see the scenery along the way, which is also a good choice. So why do so many people choose to drive themselves instead of taking these two modes of transportation? The real reason actually has several aspects.

There are more choices for the first route into Tibet

If you take a train, you can only reach it through the Qinghai-Tibet Line, but it is different by car. Not only can you choose, Sichuan The Tibet line, as well as the Qinghai-Tibet, Yunnan-Tibet, Xinjiang-Tibet and other routes, all have very beautiful scenery. But the most beautiful one is probably National Highway 319 starting from Chengdu. The scenery along the way is really beautiful. Every summer, many people travel by car on this road, some driving, some riding bicycles, and even some on foot. There are a lot of people, but the scenery is also beautiful.

Second realization of the dream of driving to Mount Everest by self-driving

If it is by train or plane, then how can it be called self-driving? The most important thing is that you can drive to Mount Everest by yourself. This is the dream of many people who like to travel. Naturally, you cannot miss this opportunity. Coupled with the continuous improvement of road facilities, the road to Tibet has not been so difficult in recent years, and there are asphalt roads.

Third, take a quick trip

It may be possible to get there by plane or train, and it is easier and safer. But it doesn’t have the comfort of self-driving, and the mood is also different. Self-driving travel is more casual, and the time is greedy. If you want to have fun, then you will naturally choose self-driving travel. It may not only be If you just want to see the beautiful scenery of Tibet, the scenery along the way is more important. You can also enjoy things that are usually not experienced like setting up a tent on the roadside. You can also enjoy the night view at night. This feeling cannot be given by taking a train or an airplane. .

Many people think that traveling to Tibet by plane or train is soulless. it's meaningless. You should go through hardships and obstacles to see the beautiful scenery of Tibet to be the most comfortable. Only when it is hard-won will you feel rare and cherish it. The feeling is different. No trip is complete without seeing the beautiful scenery along the way.

What are your thoughts on such a thing?