Must-see road trip Raiders in Tibet! ! ! This is a super detailed description of the road conditions and precautions of the Sichuan-Tibet line.

This is a road travel guide with the theme of road conditions and matters needing attention on the Sichuan-Tibet line. Line 3 18 is a humanistic avenue with profound cultural and historical connotations, and it is a self-driving route highly praised by cross-country explorers. It is often said that the most beautiful Tibet is not in Lhasa, but on the 3 18 line. Now, the most detailed road conditions and precautions of Sichuan-Tibet line in history will explain the Raiders to help you open go on road trip, Tibet.

Preparation for entering Tibet

This is a long-distance self-driving. Check the vehicle before departure and do a good job of maintenance. Please take all tools with you (such as vehicle jack, tire changing cover, etc.). Special reminder: vehicles entering Tibet must carry driving license, driver's license and ID card. Please check it again and take it away. The annual inspection and insurance period of vehicles must also be inspected. Be sure to fill up the car the day before departure. Because there are many irresistible factors on the Sichuan-Tibet line, you must bring more snacks to facilitate rice and milk. The ultraviolet rays in Tibetan areas in western Sichuan are very strong, so we should pay attention to sun protection. Sunglasses, hats, masks and sunscreen should be prepared, because the climate in the plateau is extremely dry, so should lip balm and masks.

1, Chengdu-xinduqiao

The first time I entered Tibet, I stayed over 3000 meters above sea level and entered the real plateau. So you must have a good rest the night before, don't drink and stay up late to prevent altitude sickness after overwork. At the beginning of entering Tibet, try not to turn on too cold air conditioning; Do not eat cold food or drink raw water; Never catch a cold or have diarrhea. When entering Tibetan areas, you need to respect the customs of Tibetans, especially when passing through Manidui, prayer wheel and prayer flags.

2. xinduqiao Batang

The estimated driving distance today is more than 8 hours. Starting from xinduqiao town, drive along the 3 18 national highway to Lhasa, Tibet, passing through Yajiang County and Litang County, a world-famous city (at an altitude of 4 100 meters, passing through the Maoya Prairie in Litang and the sister lake scenic spot of Haizishan, and the whole journey from xinduqiao town to Batang County is about 420 kilometers, and the whole journey is 3 18 national highway. Most road conditions are good.

3. Batang Basu

A. Rumei Town, Mangkang County

This section is about 50 kilometers, with many villages, sharp bends and Linjiang sections. There are many children in the village, they often cross the road, and there are many cattle, sheep and livestock. And how long the downhill section is, we must strictly follow the speed limit ban, don't drive too fast, and don't violate the rules.

B. Jueba Mountain in Rumei Town

The road section is about 40 kilometers, and the whole journey is in the middle of the cliff! Due to the narrow road surface, it is impossible to install guardrails in many sections. When driving in this section, close the skylight, close the window on one side of the mountain, fasten your seat belt, and don't drive illegally; In the windy and rainy season, there are frequent flying rocks in this section, and accidents often occur when passing vehicles are driving in the process of falling rocks. Therefore, we must take safety precautions and be aware of the awareness of foreseeing risks.

C. Dongdashan

This is the first extremely high mountain with an altitude of over 5000 meters. There are many trucks on National Highway 3 18. Most of the big trucks returning from Lhasa were speeding illegally. When crossing Dongdashan, you happen to encounter a long downhill road of large trucks, so you must whistle at the corner, flash lights to remind you of illegal driving, and have a sense of defensive driving.

D, Tianlu 72 Road Turn+Nujiang Gorge

This section is about 90 kilometers long, and the paper speed limit zone is strictly controlled. The last police station opened a speed limit, and the next police station also. If speeding, the police on duty will be punished in different ways, including penalty deduction, revocation of driver's license, exceeding 1 minute and other 1 hour penalties. The other one; All social vehicles are prohibited from passing after 20:00 pm on this section! Because the whole journey is a sharp bend, Linjiang, easy falling rock section!

4. Basupomi

The whole journey is National Highway 3 18, passing through Ranwu Town, Songzong Town and Yupu Town, and then reaching bomi county. The whole journey from basu county to bomi county is about 220KM, and the estimated driving time is 4 hours and 30 minutes (refer to the map of Gaode; The road condition of this section is good, and there are many electronic interval speed measurement on the way, which will pass through more villages and market towns. Pay attention to the children crossing the street in the village and the scattered horses, cows, sheep, pigs and other livestock of Tibetan compatriots, and be sure to slow down when crossing the village. During the trip, Tibetan areas are mostly scenic snow-capped mountains, glaciers, lakes, virgin forests and rural villages. When you get off the bus to take photos and play near expressway, you should pay attention to safety, observe more traffic, and pay attention to prevent wild dogs from attacking when you enter the scenic spot. Don't do too intense activities, such as running and jumping. Be sure to keep a normal mind.

5. Bomi-Linzhi

Depart in the morning and drive all the way along the 3 18 national highway in the dense virgin forest. The whole journey from Bomi to Linzhi is about 240 kilometers. It is estimated that the journey will take five hours. It is expected to arrive around 18:30 pm, passing through Tongmai-Lulang-Sejila Mountain-Bayi, and passing through Gangxiang Spruce Reserve, Tongmai Natural Hazards and Lulang Linhai along the way.

6. Linzhi-Lhasa

Driving along Linla Expressway, the destination is the holy city of Lhasa, with a total length of about 392 kilometers. It crosses Gongbu Jiangda-Milla Mountain-Mozhugongka-Dazi County-Lhasa, crosses the beautiful Yangni River, crosses Milla Mountain and passes by the hometown of Tibetan king Songzan Gambu. The scenery is beautiful and pleasant and everyone can enjoy it. However, due to the limited road conditions, please pay attention to driving safety. The journey is long and the plateau is dry. It is recommended to drink plenty of water and wear lipstick or a mask when traveling in the morning.

7. Lhasa-Naqu

From the hotel, drive along the Qinghai-Tibet Line 109 National Road, and the destination is Naqu, with a total distance of about 327 kilometers. We will pass Lhasa-Dangxiong-Namco-Naqu, where we will be at arm's length from the Qinghai-Tibet Railway, and we will also see the majestic Nyainqentanglha Mountains and go to Namco, the world's highest saltwater lake and one of the three sacred lakes in Tibet. The scenery is beautiful and pleasant, so we can enjoy it.

8. Naqu-Golmud

Get up early, around 4: 30, and drive along the Qinghai-Tibet line 109 National Road to Golmud. The whole journey is about 827 kilometers, passing through Naqu-Amdo-Tanggula Mountain-Tuotuo River-Hoh Xil-Kunlun Mountain-Golmud, enjoying the grassland in northern Tibet in Qiangtang along the way, and crossing Nyainqentanglha Mountain at an altitude of 5,320 meters and the wind volcano at an altitude of 5 100 meters. What needs special reminder is that due to high altitude and low temperature, frozen roads will appear in some sections. Please pay attention to driving safety, and don't step on the brakes, swerve, or make an emergency stop. It's a hard day, so you need to prepare the road meal in advance, rest early the night before, and don't be tired of driving.

9. Golmud-Ulan

The hotel set out to visit Chaka Salt Lake Scenic Area, with a total distance of about 530 kilometers, and visited Chaka Salt Lake, the mirror of the sky. It was once rated as one of the 55 places you must visit in life by National Tourism Geography, which is especially suitable for taking photos. Please pay attention to driving safety and prepare road meals in advance. It is still in the plateau area with strong ultraviolet rays. It is recommended to take protective measures before going out in the morning.

10, Ulan-Lanzhou

Destination: Lanzhou, the whole journey is about 620 kilometers. It is very easy to cross Qinghai Lake, but due to the large temperature difference between morning and evening, we should pay attention to keep warm.

About Potala Palace

1. queuing appointment: the queuing appointment time is 9: 00 am-17: 00 am. If you make an appointment to visit Potala Palace tomorrow, you can enter Potala Palace half an hour in advance. The place to queue up for an appointment is at the main entrance of Potala Palace.

2. Booking tickets online: The valid certificate for purchasing tickets is the second-generation ID card of residents or temporary id card tourists can purchase tickets 7 days in advance through this website (www.potalapalace.cn).

3. Group ticket purchase method: travel agencies, participating groups or travel agencies book tickets for Bugong.

4. Letter of introduction from the unit: the counterpart unit in charge of reception by Lhasa Municipal Government submits an application for ticket purchase, and the relevant departments will directly purchase tickets after approval.

Matters needing attention in visiting Potala Palace

1. When visiting Potala Palace, please don't bring foreign products, cosmetics, dangerous goods and other items.

2. Don't forget to bring the original ID card when visiting Potala Palace; Visitors who buy discount tickets need to show the original discount card.

3. Visitors who book tickets for Potala Palace online must visit Potala Palace within the specified time, and they will be responsible for it after the deadline.

4. Visitors who have booked tickets for Potala Palace should apply for extension or cancellation at the Potala Palace reservation window in time if they can't visit on time. Otherwise, the ticketing system of Potala Palace will automatically blacklist your ticket information, and you can't buy tickets again within one week! ! !

5. When visiting Potala Palace, please take good care of public facilities, don't touch cultural relics at will, and don't take photos and videos in the hall.