3 18 road trip from Chengdu to Lhasa

If you choose to take road trip from Chengdu to Lhasa, I suggest you take National Highway 3 18, so that you can enjoy the baptism of natural scenery and unpredictable climate along the way, which is very suitable for young people to road trip and feel the infinite charm of nature. Here, I would like to share with you the specific travel strategies and precautions.

From Chengdu to Ya 'an, I drove on National Highway 3 18, and finally arrived in Lhasa after a week's drive. Because I have never been to the plateau, I am afraid that I will be tortured by altitude sickness if I fly directly to Lhasa. I know there is national highway 3 18, but I don't have the courage to drive. I hope to follow people who have experience in Tibet. I think they can give me some help. So as a result, I randomly found a poor team to travel to Tibet on 3 18, and simply bought a ticket to Chengdu where the team met.

1. Is it worthwhile to enter Tibet and take National Highway 3 18? Not worth it.

Are you starting to panic? Isn't National Highway 3 18 the most beautiful highway in China? Why is it not worth driving? Are you kidding?

Listen to me slowly to talk about the advantages and disadvantages of National Highway 3 18 (Chengdu-Lhasa section):

Is the scenery of National Highway 3 18 beautiful? Beautiful! But this beautiful scenery is a few short sections on 3 18: Kangding to xinduqiao, embracing the top of the mountain for the first time, and passing Litang to Batang.

You can see the vast grassland, but the clear water and green mountains in Wuhu will leave you amazing, Linzhi

The nearby Tibetan landscape is a blend of rivers, forests and snow-capped mountains, which makes people relaxed and happy. But think about it, there are 80% roads in the section of 3 18. Even if you are sitting in the co-pilot, you will not pick up your mobile phone to take pictures. Not to mention a driver who may have to drive for 7-8 days, they will miss more beautiful scenery when driving.

Let's talk about the famous scenic spots along 3 18. These scenic spots (except Ranwu Lake) have to drive away from 3 18, and cannot be directly next to the national highway 3 18. 1, Hailuogou Scenic Area; 2. Daocheng Aden

Attractions; 3. Ranwu Lake Scenic Area; 4. Yarlung Zangbo River Scenic Area; 5. Basongcuo Scenic Area; 6. Namco

Attractions; 7. Yang Zhuo Yongcuo Scenic Area. If your purpose is to visit these famous scenic spots, there is no need to take the 3 18 line: Hailuogou and Daocheng Aden are both in Sichuan.

Convenient transportation in China; Most of the remaining scenic spots are near Lhasa, and the middle section is actually driving. Why not fly directly to Lhasa?

What kind of people are suitable for driving 3 18? First of all, you have 10- 15 days of free time; Secondly, you like driving; Finally, your goal is to empty yourself and steal half a month's leisure. You can get along with yourself or one or two partners, feel the mountains and rivers of the motherland at the same time, or go to several scenic spots around the corner to play. With such psychological preparation, it is very suitable for you to drive 3 18 national highway into Tibet to experience it.

For ordinary people, if you want to take a vacation and see the snow-capped mountains, grasslands and lakes in Tibet, please fly directly to Lhasa, and then rent a car to visit Lhasa.

You can see the most beautiful scenery of Tibet in the surrounding scenic spots, and it is not cost-effective to take National Highway 3 18.

2. In what form does a person want to travel to Tibet? Please read the last paragraph of the last question again.

Let me talk about my experience first. Chengdu to Yajiang

I followed team A, and then an unpleasant thing happened, which led me and my friends from the first team to decide not to follow them at once, and found another team B, all the way to Lhasa.

. Let me tell you something about these two teams:

Team A: Team A consists of three people. They each drive a car from Chengdu to Lhasa. Obviously, they want to take the big ring road, recruit some riders and fight for the fuel cost. Actually, go to Hailuogou.

Scenic spots, etc. They won't go in to play, but wait for us outside. The fee is agreed before departure, and one rider will travel a certain distance (from Chengdu to Lhasa).

) The fare is 2000 yuan, including the fare, fuel, car maintenance, driver's driving fee and so on. The meals, accommodation and tickets for the rest of the journey are AA's. We set off with a *** 10 rider and three drivers.

The problem with this team is that we found our own accommodation and restaurant before entering Kangding, and everyone's AA is fine. Enter Kangding

Then the captain suddenly designated a restaurant and accommodation. When we proposed to change our residence, the three of them suddenly turned pale, said a lot of ugly words and drove a dangerous car. This made our riders feel uncomfortable, and made us realize that their purpose of making money was too clear, which eventually led to parting ways.

Team B: In the second stage, the team we took consisted of five cars, which drove from all over the country to Sichuan.

Team, they may meet in the service area and decide to drive together 3 18, or other circumstances. Most of them can still take 1-2 people's cars. If they come to pick us up, they will pay at the gas station AA, and others will eat and live in AA. There is no extra cost and invisible consumption. It's completely free. The characteristic of this team is that if you follow them, you will almost follow their rhythm. They didn't go.

Daocheng Aden's plan, so this time I also gave up the plan to go to Daocheng Aden.

If a person travels and decides to take 3 18, both teams may come into contact with it. If you can't drive by car, my suggestion is to find a small motorcade with less than two cars and less than three people in one car (fewer people and fewer ideas), and know in advance whether it is a charged outdoor organization or a pure tour for travelers. Their route doesn't accord with your character. If you can drive by car, it is better to drive by car, and it is most comfortable to listen to yourself. If you don't take 3 18, fly directly.

In Lhasa, you can also meet many like-minded friends in the youth hostel in Lhasa. After arriving in Lhasa, you can also sign up for a one-day group tour of nearby attractions, which is much more likely.

If you want to carpool, you can go on a poor tour, Baidu Post Bar and so on. I won't go into details.

Finally, if you are a girl alone, I don't recommend hitchhiking or carpooling. You can say that there are always many good people in the world. You want to meet strangers on your journey, but girls are in a weak position after all, so please think twice before you do.

3. What is the effect of altitude sickness? How to overcome it? Before my trip to Sichuan and Tibet, my parents were worried that my altitude sickness would affect my trip, and I was afraid that I would vomit and then faint halfway up the mountain (laughs)? Then the students who have never been to the plateau will be very worried. Is altitude sickness so terrible?

This time, we have 10 riders. None of the people who went all the way to 3 18 and 10 needed oxygen. Some people are dizzy, some people have headaches, but they are all a few, and the duration will be 1-2 days, not very long.

Lhasa is 3600 meters above sea level. It's time to go to Lhasa.

The next day, everyone was alive and kicking. Therefore, for a healthy ordinary person, altitude sickness can't do anything. Everything on the plateau has slowed down and everything is OK. Please relax.

Personally, I was scared by my parents. Ten days before I left, I bought a bottle of Rhodiola oral liquid, 10ml, and drank two bottles every day. Anyone with high salidroside content can have a look. You don't have to drink when you get to the plateau. I never felt dizzy or headache during the whole journey. The only possibility related to altitude sickness is diarrhea. But diarrhea may also be caused by acclimatization, so there is no conclusion. If you are really worried about altitude sickness, drink oral liquid and take Nuodikang capsules in advance.

If you choose 3 18 national highway to enter Tibet, you should give priority to staying in places with lower altitude (below 3000m above sea level), so that you can sleep more comfortably. This is the online elevation map of National Highway 3 18 (the picture has been deleted). The place where we stayed this time is:

Chengdu, Hailuogou (between Luding and Kangding), Yajiang, Batang, Basu, Ranwu Lake (elevation 3960), Bayi and Lhasa. If you are leaving 3 18 for the first time, try to avoid living in xinduqiao or

Litang is not friendly to Van Gogh, so I hope you can think it over.

4. How to bring the oxygen bottle? What medicine did you take with you on the trip? This time, I saw that the oxygen bottle used by others is portable, 20 yuan a bottle, with its own respirator. If you are really worried, you can go to Kangding.

I bought it with me. But it must be used in an emergency, otherwise it will be dependent on oxygen cylinders and may have to be used all the time.

Drugs that must be taken during the trip: 1, Nuodikang capsule to prevent altitude sickness; 2, gastrointestinal drugs and berberine: against diarrhea and colic caused by acclimatization or irregular diet; 3, Fenbid and other cold medicines: be careful not to catch a cold at the plateau, you can eat this if you have a headache; 4, painkillers and band-AIDS; 5. Girls can bring some brown sugar to soak in hot water.

I hope you can put these medicines in your luggage. The captain of our team at that time said to take these medicines, but no one thought of the later difference. Many things will happen on the Sichuan-Tibet line, so be sure to bring the necessary things.

5. What kind of driving level is required for self-driving 3 18? You can drive 3 18 as long as you drive a mountain road. National Highway 3 18 is a very mature route with complete roads and at least one lane back and forth. Moreover, the legendary dangerous sections on 3 18: Jueba Mountain Road and Ranwu Lake Mountain Road are only a short section. Their danger is that there is a cliff on one side and then you have to turn on the mountain road. Actually, it's okay to drive slowly.

Note 1: Be sure to avoid the rainy season and take National Highway 3 18. In case of mudslides and landslides, no one can save you.

Note 2: If it rains lightly when you are going to climb at the foot of the mountain, try not to climb the mountain. It may be snowing on the top of the mountain. In case of ice on the road, it is also a good choice to install snow chains to retreat. Don't risk your life driving, especially on icy roads at night.

May-September 3 18 National Highway has no snow trails. Please rest assured, but please take a snow chain just in case. (But there will be a rainy season)

6. How much is the whole journey from Chengdu to Lhasa? If you drive with friends, take National Highway 3 18 from Chengdu and drive safely to Lhasa.

Excluding the cost of renting a car, the fuel cost is up to 2000 yuan. Judging from the price level along the way, if you live for 200 yuan a day, there will be a restaurant with two meals a day, and if you live for 200 yuan a day. Driving to Lhasa for seven days is not enough.

The total amount of the two is * * * 4,800 yuan, and the per capita is 2,400 yuan.

In case of road rescue, the cost of calling a rescue vehicle is 500-800 yuan.

So it seems that a car of Team A that we contacted at that time can earn 6000 yuan in Lhasa, which is quite excessive, isn't it?

At the same time, I sorted out the tickets for various scenic spots for reference:

7. What clothes are better to wear in plateau climate? Never bring clothes: sweaters! You can't put it on when it's cold, and you can't take it off when it's hot.

The ultraviolet rays in plateau climate are particularly strong. In Lhasa

It's very hot in sunny days, so it's enough to wear a thin coat (short sleeves and long sleeves are ok). It will be a little cold after sunset. If you need to go out, just wear an autumn coat.

If you start from Lhasa,

Take a bus to the next two scenic spots, or take the 3 18 national highway to Tibet. It will be warm in the car, and a long-sleeved sweater is enough. However, when crossing the mountains and mountains and crossing the mountain pass, the altitude is often above 4500 meters. These mountain passes are covered with snow all year round. If you want to get off and take photos on the observation deck, put a thick down jacket on the car and get off, which is convenient and comfortable.

Never bring a sweater! Say the important words three times.

8. What are the necessities of life? 1, hat with brim! If you don't take it, your mother won't recognize you when you go home;

2, sunscreen! Beware of ultraviolet sunburn;

3, water cup! Tibet is very dry and needs to replenish water at any time;

4, small snacks to replenish energy! Because sightseeing in scenic spots takes a long time, meals are generally not available, and students with bad stomachs must bring their own snacks to supplement their energy and physical strength.

Please put these in your own small backpack. Other traditional travel goods are not described.

9. What do you suggest for a week's holiday? Day 1: fly directly to Lhasa and rest in the city center. (Lhasa altitude: 3600 meters)

The next day: Visit Barkhor Street and Jokhang Temple, have a rest and get used to altitude sickness.

Day 3: Visit Potala Palace. Rent a car in the afternoon and drive Linla Expressway to Linzhi for a rest. (Linzhi altitude: 2900 meters)

Day 4: Visit Basongcuo Scenic Area, return to Lhasa, and pass through two towns on the way to enjoy the scenery.

Day 5: Visit Yang Zhuo Yongcuo Scenic Area and live in Lhasa;

Day 6: Visit Namco Scenic Area and live in Lhasa.

Day 7: Return the car and fly home from Lhasa.

Share my trip and the scenery of 3 18 with you.

April 25th: Chengdu-Yajiang (lunch)-Luding (scenic spot: Luding Bridge)-Hailuogou Accommodation (altitude 1580m).

April 26th: Visit Hailuogou Scenic Area-Hailuogou Accommodation (altitude 1580m).

April 27th: Hailuogou-Kangding (lunch)-xinduqiao-Yajiang Accommodation (elevation 2530m).

April 28th: Yajiang-Batang Accommodation (2425m above sea level).

April 29th: Batang-Rumei Town (lunch)-Accommodation in Basu Town (3,225m above sea level).

April 30th: Basu-Ranwu Lake (lunch)-Ranwu Lake Accommodation (3,960m above sea level).

May 1: Ranwu Lake-Bomi (lunch)-Linzhi (August 1 day) Accommodation (elevation 2930m).

May 2: Linzhi-Linla Expressway-Lhasa (elevation 3600 meters)

D 1: Chengdu-Ya 'an-Luding-Hailuogou

In many service areas, you can see the sign "We must open the Sichuan-Tibet line in this life", and everyone can take a group photo together. I went at this time and happened to meet Luding.

There are many people selling red cherries by the bridge. The cheaper one is 5 yuan a catty, which is sweet and sour. You can't buy it in the mainland. Don't miss it. Tickets for Luding Bridge 10 yuan/person, but parking fees nearby are more expensive than tickets.

D2: Visit Hailuogou Scenic Area

Hailuogou scenic spot is very large, and there are five drop-off points in the camp after going up the mountain by car from the door. This time, we followed the previous trip to Hailuogou.

Girls in the scenic spot, get off at Camp 4, and then take the black pine forest hiking landscape road. Get off at Camp 4, the ground is covered with snow, so everyone must wear anti-slip and waterproof snow boots. If you come in summer, there should be no such problem.

Along the landscape road of black pine forest to the top, you can see the glacier 1. But because we are in a snowy day, snow covers glaciers, so we can only feel a white world.

I wanted to visit Hailuogou Scenic Area and go over the mountains to Kangding, but my car broke down in heavy snow, so I had to return to Hailuogou Scenic Area and stay for another night. The next day, I returned to Luding and drove to National Highway 3 18.

This is Caohaizi Scenic Area between Camp 2 and Camp 3 in Hailuogou Scenic Area:

D3: Hailuogou-Kangding-xinduqiao-Yajiang

Entering Kangding means entering the actual Tibetan area. You can see that the signs in the shop are written in Tibetan.

Kangding to Yajiang

It is necessary to climb many mountains, which is also the first mountain with an altitude of more than 4000 meters to the west on 3 18. At the top of Zheduo Mountain, we happened to meet the fading of dark clouds, and the appearance of blue sky and sunshine made the snow scene more charming.

Stay in Moxi Town next to Hailuogou Scenic Area:

The top of Zheduo Mountain:

D4: Yajiang-Batang

Yajiang to Batang section, especially after Litang.

After that, you can feel the vastness of grassland for the first time, and combine it with snow-capped mountains to complement each other. The grass was still yellow when we went. I heard that in summer, the green grassland will be more beautiful.

You are sure to see many yaks. If they are on the road, they must slow down and don't hit them.

When crossing Haizi Mountain, Sister Lake was famous. Unfortunately, in our photos, they all have a big piece of ice. Seeing the photo of Sister Hu on the Internet is beautiful, but I can only leave regrets.

Sister Lake at the top of Haizi Mountain:

D5: Batang-Rumei Town-Basu

In order to get from Batang Town to Basu

Small town, this journey is actually very far, so be prepared for a day's trip. On this day, you have to climb Jueba Mountain, which has a slight risk of getting lost, and climb Dongdashan Mountain, which is 5000 meters above sea level. If we can get to Basu smoothly.

Then the next trip will be very easy. If you can't make it, you may need to live in Zuogong.

Before entering Basu, you will pass the famous scenic spot "Nujiang 72 Turn". Don't miss this observation deck!

Nujiang 72 turn observation deck:

D6: Basu-Ranwu Lake

Ranwu Lake is really beautiful. We live in the network celebrity B&B in Ranwu Lake. The beautiful scenery outside the window is Ranwu Lake. We can sit leisurely, look at the clear water and green mountains and enjoy the passage of time.

Aerial photo of drone:

D7: Ranwu Lake-Bomi-Linzhi

In Bomi

We had a very delicious Tibetan meal, which was the first Tibetan meal our group had since we entered Tibet. Your comments can be searched for "Sheng Di Zhuo Long Zang Family Banquet". I happened to meet my boss when I was eating. The boss invited us to visit his Tibetan living room. As you can see, it is very Tibetan and exquisite.

People in Xizang's meticulous love for life.

On the way to Linzhi, you will pass a small town called Lulang Town, where there are lawns and commercial horseback riding. The grassland is beautiful, don't miss it.

Go to Linzhi

On the way, when crossing the pass, you can also see an observation deck of "Nanga Bowa Peak". Nanga Bowa Peak is more than 7,000 meters above sea level and is shrouded in mist all the year round. It is said that she is a shy girl. This time we were lucky enough to see the sharp corner sticking out from behind the clouds. I heard that in

Yarlung Zangbo River Scenic Area, if you are lucky, you can also see the peak of Nange Bowa Peak. But you can't see it all year round.

Restaurant owner's living room:

Lawn in the town of Lulang:

Nangapova Peak:

D8: Linzhi-Linla Expressway-Lhasa

Linzhi to Lhasa

In addition to the traditional 3 18 national highway, there is now Linla Expressway. From the map, the two roads are not far apart. The road condition of Linla Expressway is good, and the speed limit is per hour 100 km. In this case, it is not necessary to stick to the 3 18 national highway. It takes 4-5 hours to take Linla Expressway.

Lhasa.

The journey has also reached the end, and I feel excited and relieved to see the Potala Palace in the distance.

Lvkang Park in Zongjiao:

In Lhasa, you can also visit Barkhor Street and Jokhang Temple, which have more local life flavor. You can also see many devout Tibetans turn to temples and experience their inner worship of Buddha. Go to Lhasa this time

Indoor scenic spots were closed during the epidemic, and Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple were inaccessible. So I thought, I will definitely come again in the future, so Yang Zhuoyong Cuo and Namco will let you go first, hahaha.

Precautions:

The cost of the civil aviation bus from Lhasa city center to Lhasa Gongga Airport is 30 yuan (70 minutes' drive), and the parking spot in the city center is east of Potala Palace, with the address of "Lhasa, Xizang Autonomous Region".

Niangniang Road 1, Chengguan District, the city ".