2025 Maizhokunggar Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in April)

👍Most recommended: National Highway 318 is one of the most beautiful scenic avenues in China, here is a self-driving tour guide for the 318 route from Chengdu to Lhasa: 🗓Itinerary: Day 1: Chengdu—Ya'an—Tianquan—Luding—Kangding—Xinduqiao Depart from Chengdu, take the Chengya Expressway to reach the "Rain City" Ya'an, drive along the beautiful Qingyi River until the towering Erlang Mountain, pass through the Erlang Mountain Tunnel, after experiencing the weather changes of Yin and Yang, arrive at the Dadu River valley, and then reach Luding, where you can visit the Luding Chain Bridge. Continue on, cross the barrier of the Great Wall, Zheduo Mountain, and then arrive at Xinduqiao, known as the "world of light and shadow, a paradise for photography". Day 2: Xinduqiao—Tagong—Litang Get up early, take photos of the beautiful morning light in Xinduqiao, and if the weather is clear, you can shoot the "King of Shu Mountains" Gongga Snow Mountain, then set off for Tagong Grassland. The Tagong scenic area is mainly known for the towering Yala Snow Mountain, the rolling grasslands, and the glittering "Muya Stupa" on the grassland. The scenic area includes Tagong Temple, Tagong Temple Pagoda Forest, Yala Snow Mountain, and other attractions. Tagong Temple is known as the "Little Jokhang Temple" and is one of the pilgrimage sites for Tibetans in the Kham area. After that, head to the Maoya Grassland in Litang. Finally, arrive at Litang, known as the "World's High City" with an altitude of 4014 meters, which is the reincarnation place of the seventh and tenth Dalai Lamas. Day 3: Litang—Mangkang Depart from Litang, drive into the Haizi Mountain (4700 meters) surrounded by lakes, and rapidly descend to Batang County by the Jinsha River. Then drive to Zhutong to Mangkang County, which is the first county in Tibet. Day 4: Mangkang—Zogang—Baxoi—Ranwu Depart from Zogang to Bangda. At an altitude of 4400 meters, Bangda is the junction of the southern and northern routes of Sichuan-Tibet, say goodbye to the grasslands, cross the greatest natural barrier of the Hengduan Mountains, Nujiang Mountain, with a mountain pass at 4839 meters, and descend to the Nujiang River through the famous ninety-nine bends. Day 5: Ranwu—Ranwu Lake—Laigu Glacier—Laigu Village—Bomi Set off in the morning, pass through the lower Ranwu Lake, which has the reputation of Swiss scenery, and travel about 30 kilometers in the direction of Zayu to reach Ranwu Lake, a famous plateau glacier lake with an area of 15 square kilometers and an altitude of 3850 meters. Then head to Laigu Glacier, one of the three major glaciers in the world. Day 6: Bomi—Tongmai—Lulang Depart from Bomi County to the last natural barrier on the Sichuan-Tibet line, Tongmai. The 15-kilometer section from Tongmai to Pailong is filled with snow-capped mountains and rivers. After crossing the natural barrier, the road conditions improve. Pass through the forest-like Lulang, cross the Sejila Mountain with an altitude of 4702 meters, which is the best viewing platform for Mount Namjagbarwa. After crossing Sejila Mountain, it's all downhill to the Niyang River valley downstream to Linzhi County, continue driving 19 kilometers to reach Bayi Town, the capital of Linzhi region, located on the banks of the Niyang River with an altitude of 2400 meters. Day 7: Paitown—Zhaxigang—Bayi Here you can not only enjoy the beautiful canyon scenery, the spectacular waterfalls of the Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon, the first of China's top ten canyons, the majestic snow-capped mountains, but also appreciate natural and cultural wonders such as the Buddha Palm Sand Dunes and the Welcoming Pine. Zhaxigang is the closest place to Mount Namjagbarwa in a straight line. Day 8: Zhaxigang—Bayi Town—Mozhugongka County—Lhasa Head to Mozhugongka County, enjoy the scenery of the Niyang River valley along the way, the primitive forests, and experience the true beauty of the mountains and clear waters. After crossing the Mila Mountain Pass at 5017 meters, arrive at Mozhugongka County and then head to Lhasa to check into a hotel.

OMG! Did God spill his paint palette all over the snow-capped mountains?! Glaciers as the backdrop, peach blossoms as the stars of the show. Pink waves spread along the Niyang River valley, covering 3 million wild peach trees. Yaks graze leisurely beneath the blossoming trees. Smoke curls from Tibetan farmhouses. This isn't a fairytale filter; it's Nyingchi's exclusive 20-day peach blossom extravaganza!! ⏰Best time to see the blossoms: ▫️March 25–April 15 (varies slightly each year) ▫️Lower altitudes (Gala Village): late March ▫️Deep in the valley (Sosong Village): early April 📸Must-shoot spots: 1️⃣Sosong Village cliff viewpoint (Namcha Barwa Peak + peach blossoms in the same frame) 2️⃣Bome Peach Blossom Valley's 30 km blossom corridor (world's largest wild peach forest) 3️⃣Gala Village Peach Blossom Festival main venue (Tibetan horse riding experience) 4️⃣Great Bend of the Yarlung Tsangpo River (triple delight of turquoise water, peach blossoms, and snow-capped mountains) 5️⃣Zhibai Village's hidden gem (escape the crowds at this secret spot) 🚗Getting there: ✔️Fly directly to Nyingchi Mainling Airport (lower altitude, less prone to altitude sickness) ✔️Drive along National Highway 318, Sichuan-Tibet Highway (double the impact with Nujiang 72 Curves + peach blossoms) ✔️Charter a car/join a carpool from Lhasa (5-hour drive with scenic views along the way) 👗Outfit tips: ▫️Light-colored sweaters/long skirts + ethnic shawls ▫️Capture cool-toned photos of snow-capped mountains and peach blossoms before 9 am ▫️Catch the golden sunset glow around 7 pm ▫️Bring a drone! The aerial view is breathtaking 🏡Accommodation: 🔸Tibetan homestays in Sosong Village (wake up to views of Namcha Barwa Peak) 🔸Bome Guxiang Lake RV campsite (fall asleep to the sound of flowing water amidst peach blossoms) 🔸Hotels in Nyingchi city (well-equipped, suitable for those prone to altitude sickness) ⚠️High-altitude survival tips: ☑️Don't wash your hair on the first day! Avoid strenuous activities! ☑️Sunscreen + sunglasses + sun hat are essential ☑️The temperature difference between day and night is 20°C! Layer down jackets and skirts ☑️Carrying oral glucose solution is more effective than an oxygen tank "When the wind blows through the thousand-year-old peach forest, Each petal whispers the poetry of Tsangyang Gyatso. This is perhaps the closest spring to heaven.💫"

How many people have a Tibetan dream, snow-capped mountains, canyons, glaciers, peach blossoms... the weight of faith, the pure land of the soul, no reason is needed to set out here. You must drive 318 in this life, 8 major Sichuan-Tibet attractions | Qinghai-Tibet scenic spots IP, no-brained rush to Tibet preferred route ❗ Special Experiences: 📍Special home visit Go deep into the Tibetan home (CCTV live broadcast location) to taste sweet tea and appreciate peach blossoms Enjoy simple happiness - 📍Tibetan costume tour More than ten kinds of Tibetan costumes to choose from Wandering in the sea of ​​peach blossoms, the faces of people and the peach blossoms complement each other - 📍Skydome tea party Outdoor canopy available Enjoy your life under the peach tree - 📍Drive into Taohuagou Peach blossoms line the banks, and I want to explore the road - 📍Rapeseed flowers bloom Rapeseed flowers in the fields Shaking the bright yellow figure to send spring news - 📍Pear blossoms falling in the rain Pear blossoms and snow covered the Diaolou Village - 📅Itinerary Overview D0: All over the country - Chengdu (assembly day) D1: Chengdu-Danba Middle Road Tibetan Village D2: Zhonglu Tibetan Village - Tagong Grassland - Yajiang D3: Yajiang--Litang--Batang D4: Batang--Mangkang--Zuogong D5: Zuogong--Basu--Ranwu D6: Ranwu Town - Renlongba Glacier - Songzong Town - Bomi D7: Bomi - Taohuagou - Lulang - Gala Village - Nyingchi D8: Nyingchi - Xiuba Millennium Castle - Lhasa D9: Lhasa - Pabongka Monastery - Yamdrok Lake - Lhasa D10: One-day tour in Lhasa D11: Lhasa - Various places 🌟You can end here or continue on the Qinghai-Tibet Line D11: Lhasa - Namtso - Nagqu/Amdo D12: Nagqu/Anduo--Tanggula Pass--Hoh Xil--Kunlun Pass--Golmud D13: Golmud - Dachaidan Emerald Lake - Wulan D14: Wulan--Qinghai Lake--Xining D15: Xining - All over the country You can join the team or drive by yourself. We don't want to dare to go to Tibet. The leader is very good and good at taking photos🌟 💡Tips: 1️⃣Due to the high altitude fluctuations, complex terrain, and strong ultraviolet rays, it is not recommended for novices to drive on the Yunnan-Tibet line 2️⃣ If you want to drive yourself, you must do a good job of vehicle maintenance before departure to avoid breakdown on the road; 3️⃣ The car model generally chooses SUV/hardcore off-road/commercial car, mainly considering the chassis height, interior space and riding comfort 4️⃣Remember to bring a power bank, you can’t stop taking pictures. Please respect Tibetan customs when taking pictures. 5️⃣Prepare some cash, the signal is not good in some places 6️⃣ Delicious food: Tibetan yak hotpot, Lulang stone pot chicken, grilled lamb chops, hand-pulled rice, stuffed skin, Tibetan noodles, butter tea... 🥼Dressing Guide (reference) The weather is unpredictable, take sun protection and cold protection measures • Spring 4°C~17°C, spring clothes + early winter clothes (thin down jacket, three-in-one, fleece jacket) • Summer 12°C~25°C, early summer clothing (single flush, quick-drying clothes, thin fleece) • Autumn 4°C~18°C, autumn clothes + early winter clothes (light feather, P cotton, fleece clothes) • Winter -7°C~10°C, winter clothing (hard shell, cotton jacket, water-repellent down jacket)

Take a spontaneous trip this Qingming Festival holiday! Explore Lhasa, Nyingchi, and the Potala Palace on a fantastic 6-day journey, and experience the unique springtime scenery of the plateau! -- 🛫Itinerary: Day 1: Chakpori Hill–Norbulingka Start your Lhasa journey with a visit to Chakpori Hill to experience the solemnity of Tibetan Buddhism, and then head to the picturesque Norbulingka to enjoy some tranquility. Day 2: Potala Palace–Jokhang Temple–Barkhor Street Visit the magnificent Potala Palace and admire the beauty of Tibetan architecture. Afterwards, visit the Jokhang Temple and experience the profound religious atmosphere. In the evening, stroll along Barkhor Street and savor authentic Tibetan culture. Day 3: Lhasa River–Nyang River–Basum Tso–Basum Tso Lake Cruise Travel along the Lhasa River and admire the scenery along the way. Arrive at the Nyang River and experience the tranquility and beauty of the river. Visit Basum Tso and take a boat tour around the lake to enjoy the stunning scenery. Day 4: Lulang Forest–Sejila National Forest Park–Sejila Mountain–Benri Scenic Area–Nyang River–Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon Venture into Lulang Forest and breathe in the fresh air. Visit Sejila National Forest Park and get close to nature. Ascend Sejila Mountain and overlook the magnificent mountains and rivers. Visit the Benri Scenic Area and learn about Tibetan culture. Revisit the Nyang River and explore the majestic Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon. Day 5: Kading Gou Scenic Area–Kading Gou Sky Waterfall–Mila Mountain Pass–Lake Siling Tso Explore Kading Gou Scenic Area and admire the spectacular Kading Gou Sky Waterfall. Cross the Mila Mountain Pass and experience the vastness of the plateau. Finally, arrive at Lake Siling Tso and appreciate the tranquility and beauty of the plateau lake. Day 6: Farewell, Lhasa👋, Head to the Airport✈️ End your pleasant Lhasa trip and head to the airport with wonderful memories, looking forward to the next encounter. -- Things to Prepare Before Your Trip: 👕 **Clothing:** The temperature difference between day and night in Lhasa and Nyingchi is significant, so remember to bring warm clothing such as down jackets and sweaters. Also, prepare light and breathable sportswear for daytime activities. Don't forget to bring several pairs of breathable and comfortable socks to protect your feet. 🎒 **Accessories:** Hats, scarves, and gloves can provide both warmth and sun protection. Sunglasses are essential to prevent strong UV rays from harming your eyes. Also, a pair of non-slip and wear-resistant sports shoes will accompany you to every corner of Lhasa and Nyingchi. 📇 **Documents:** Remember to bring your ID card and passport, as they are required for accommodation and ticket purchases. If you have special medication needs, bring your doctor's prescription with you just in case. 🧴 **Skincare and Sun Protection:** Lhasa and Nyingchi have strong sunlight, so bring plenty of high-SPF sunscreen. Moisturizing cream and lip balm are also essential to keep your skin hydrated. You can also bring a few moisturizing face masks to replenish moisture. Don't forget to bring a sun hat to protect your head and face from sunburn. -- The sacredness of Lhasa, the charm of Nyingchi, and the magnificence of the Potala Palace are all waiting for you to explore. Don't hesitate, pack your bags and set off!

The ultimate guide to the Sichuan-Tibet Highway 1. Route Planning✔️ Sichuan-Tibet Highway➡️, also known as the Sichuan-Tibet Highway, is approximately 2,400 kilometers long, starting from Chengdu, Sichuan and ending in Lhasa, Tibet. The main route is Chengdu - Ya'an - Kangding - Litang - Batang - Chamdo - Lhasa. When planning your trip, plan your travel time and stops reasonably according to your own situation. 2. Best Travel Time📆 The best✔️ travel season is from May to October. During this period, the temperature is suitable, the weather⛅️ is relatively good, and problems such as ice, snow, and road closures can be avoided. 3. Equipment Preparation💯 Due to the complex road conditions in some areas of the Sichuan-Tibet Highway, appropriate equipment should be prepared, such as 🥾hiking boots, sunscreen, sunglasses🕶️, warm🧤 clothing, and altitude sickness medication. In addition, sufficient food🍇 and water🫙 should also be prepared. 4. Precautions⚠️ 1. ✔️Altitude: The Sichuan-Tibet Highway has a high altitude, so altitude sickness should be prevented appropriately, such as maintaining good sleep and diet, and avoiding excessive fatigue. 2. 🚥Traffic: Some sections of the road are in poor condition, so drive carefully. Non-professional drivers are advised to choose a group tour. 3. Weather🌦 Changes: The weather in the Sichuan-Tibet Highway area is changeable, so pay attention to the weather forecast and take measures to prevent rain☔️ and snow❄️. 5. Recommended Attractions✅ 1. Kangding🧸, Hometown of Love Songs: Experience the strong local ethnic customs and beautiful natural scenery. 2. Litang⭐️ Grassland: Watch the magnificent grassland scenery and snow-capped mountains. 3. Bangda🏔 Grassland: Along the way, you can enjoy pastures and leisurely cattle and sheep under the blue sky and white clouds. 4. Potala Palace📸 in Tibet: Visit the holy place of Tibetan Buddhism and experience the rich religious culture. 6. Food Recommendations㊙️ There are many delicacies not to be missed on the Sichuan-Tibet Highway. In the Sichuan section, you can taste hot pot🍱, spicy chicken🍗, and other specialties; in the Tibet section, there are butter tea🍯, tsampa, barley wine🍺, and other specialties. In addition, you can also try local Tibetan barbecue and Tibetan snacks. 7. Accommodation Recommendations✅ There are many accommodation options along the way, including hotels, inns, and homestays. It is recommended✔️ to book accommodation in advance and choose a suitable accommodation location based on your own needs and budget. 8. Travel Tips🌈 1. Respect✅ local customs and habits, and do not touch local sacred objects at will. 2. Pay attention to environmental protection and do not litter🚯. 3. In plateau areas, drink plenty of water, pay attention to 🛏rest, and prevent altitude sickness. 4. Pay attention to sun protection⭐️ and warmth, and bring enough sunscreen and clothing🧥.

It’s finally my turn to do the year-end summary Viewed Ctrip’s annual report for 2024📝 It’s still a year of being on the road Went to more places ✈️ Saw a lot of different scenery 1️⃣Month Chongzuo, Guangxi, karst landforms, transnational waterfalls, indulging in a paradise 2️⃣Month: Luoyang/Kaifeng, Henan, I had a dream that traveled through a thousand years! 3️⃣month If paradise has a name, it must be called the Maldives. The gradient glass sea is so intoxicatingly beautiful. 4️⃣Month Songyang, Lishui, Zhejiang, the last secret place in the south of the Yangtze River, an ancient village mentioned many times in "Lonely Planet" 5️⃣Month: Sanya/Lingshui/Wanning, Hainan, really suitable for vacation 6️⃣Month Singapore/Indonesia Bintan Island, there are so many photo opportunities, and various Michelin restaurants are unforgettable 7️⃣Month The endless prairie in Hulunbuir looks like a windows desktop 8️⃣Month Tibet Lhasa/Lynzhi/Bomi/Medog, self-driving 318 Sichuan-Tibet Line, snow-capped mountains, lakes, yaks, all close at hand 9️⃣Month Dongying, Shandong’s seriously underestimated treasure town, Gudong Seawall, Yuanyang Pot, Tree of Life… 1️⃣0️⃣Month Xi’an, Shaanxi Province, the ancient city walls bear witness to the changes over the years, and the city of carbon and water cannot get enough 1️⃣1️⃣Month: Kuala Lumpur/Penang/Melaka, Malaysia, having an old Nanyang dream 1️⃣2️⃣Month: It takes more than 4 hours to fly directly from Hong Kong to Saipan, and the seven-color sea is super healing🌊 In fact, after going to so many places, my biggest experience is that "reliability" is very important to me when traveling. It is really inseparable from the status of "Ctrip member". After visiting so many places, I Only then did I deeply understand the value of the phrase "Ctrip guest", which is why I really want to recommend it to everyone. And everyone is curious about whether I really spend a lot of money after going to so many places? Yes, this is a fact, but in fact, it’s okay if you use the right method to save money. I use the Ctrip app. Unknowingly, it helped me save a lot this year and gave me a very noble travel experience~ For example, when I went to Singapore, I purchased tickets for S.E.A. Aquarium and Universal Studios for 0 yuan. You must know that Ctrip members with black diamond status can redeem free tickets every quarter. It is really cool to save hundreds of oceans! Once I canceled a trip because I was sick, I immediately had a 1v1 dedicated customer service follow up in the middle of the night to help me avoid losses as much as possible. This noble treatment is really considerate and reliable~ So this is also why I rely on my status as a "Ctrip member" One of the reasons why sex is getting better and better, it’s like my own little butler! The most awesome thing is the privilege of watching the performance in the Black Diamond box for free. I hope that in the new year I can also go to the performance that I have longed for! Remember to also search for Ctrip’s annual report and take a look at your travel summary. In the new year, continue to experience the beauty of this world! ✈️

Celebrate the New Year and explore the beauty of Tibet! This 7-day tour of Nyingchi, Lhasa, and Shannan will take you to the snowy plateau. Don't miss this winter travel guide! -------------------- 🚩Route suggestion: Explore the mysteries of Tibet🏔️ Day 1: Arrive in Tibet, the land of Buddhism Feel the unique atmosphere of this sacred land. Day 2: Potala Palace–Barkhor Street Visit the magnificent Potala Palace, then stroll along Barkhor Street to experience the local life. Day 3: Himalayas–Basum Lake–Cuozong Temple Cross the Himalayas, visit the beautiful Basum Lake, and visit the ancient Cuozong Temple. Day 4: Sejila Mountain–Zongjiao Lukang Park–Dragon King Temple–Himalayas–Sichuan-Tibet Highway–Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon–Mount Namjagbarwa Cross Sejila Mountain, visit Zongjiao Lukang Park and Dragon King Temple, then take the Sichuan-Tibet Highway to explore the spectacular Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon and Mount Namjagbarwa. Day 5: Gongbu Original Village Scenic Area–Bujue Lamaling Temple Experience the simple folk customs of Gongbu Original Village and visit the historic Bujue Lamaling Temple. Day 6: Gangbala Mountain Climb Gangbala Mountain, overlook the surrounding scenery, and feel the magnificence and mystery of nature. Day 7: Return home–Tibet welcomes you to come again! End this unforgettable trip to Tibet and return home with memories and emotions. Tibet always welcomes you! -------------------- Travel checklist: 🧳Nyingchi–Lhasa–Shannan January travel essentials 👚Clothing: Down jacket, thermal underwear, long-sleeved clothes and pants to keep warm. 🎩Accessories: Hat, scarf, gloves to keep warm and windproof. 🕶Sun protection: Sunglasses, sunscreen to protect against the sun. 💳Documents: ID card, cash for a worry-free trip. 💊Medicine: Cold medicine, painkillers for a healthy trip. 🎒Other: Thermos, umbrella to deal with the changeable weather. 📷Photography: Camera, charger to capture the beautiful scenery. -------------------- 🌟Visit the peach blossoms of Nyingchi, the streets of Lhasa, and the sacred mountains of Shannan. A trip to Tibet will leave you with unforgettable memories!🌟

⛱️Must-see attractions: The 318 in Western Sichuan is full of beautiful scenery and stories. Starting from the Chengdu Plain, you will soon enter the mountains and the Western Sichuan Plateau. The first pass of Kham, Zheduo Mountain, will soon appear before you. The viewing platform here has changed a lot compared to ten years ago. After Zheduo Mountain, you will reach your first stop, Xinduqiao, which is very lively and convenient for resupply. Then head north to Ganzi, Dege, and Seda. I traveled this road to Litang and Daocheng Yading ten years ago. It is truly a magnificent national highway! 🌄Travel tips: Don't eat too much spicy food on your first day in Chengdu to avoid altitude sickness. There are many people taking photos at the Zheduo Mountain viewing platform, and traffic jams are common. Bad weather can make traffic jams worse. Check the weather before you leave, and set off from Chengdu early to reach and cross the Zheduo Mountain pass as soon as possible. 🏨Accommodation tips: Xinduqiao has many accommodation options, including various budget hotels. Some hotels also provide paid oxygen, which can help relieve altitude sickness. 💗Other tips: Western Sichuan is a plateau, so be aware of altitude sickness. Drink plenty of water to relieve altitude sickness. Protect yourself from the sun, as it can be very strong!

Lake Sijila, meaning "powerful sacred lake" in Tibetan, is located in Riduo Township, Mozhugongka County, Tibet Autonomous Region, at an altitude of 4,500 meters. It is a famous attraction in Tibet Autonomous Region. Lake Sijila is surrounded by mountains, and the terrain resembles a treasure bowl. It is known as the sacred lake where the "King of the Hundred Dragons" resides. The lake is sacred, with clear blue water. Every year on the 15th day of the sixth month of the Tibetan calendar, the Panchen Lama, Dalai Lama, and others come to worship and offer gold and silver treasures to repay the lake's blessings. The lake area is beautiful, with lush water and grass, making it an excellent place for tourism and photography. At the same time, Lake Sijila also carries rich cultural and religious significance, attracting many believers and tourists to visit.

Starting from the Sichuan-Tibet Line Zero Kilometer Self-Driving Base, the experience of driving the Sichuan-Tibet Line is undoubtedly an unforgettable journey. From the very beginning, I was captivated by the vast and boundless plateau scenery. The picturesque landscapes along the way, with majestic snow-capped mountains, verdant grasslands, and winding rivers, are filled with natural charm at every turn. The unique Tibetan culture further adds a rich cultural atmosphere to this trip. Driving the Sichuan-Tibet Line, I felt an unprecedented sense of freedom and adventure. Although the road conditions can be quite challenging at times, it is precisely these challenges that make the journey more interesting and fulfilling. Along the way, I met many like-minded travelers, and we shared our stories and experiences. This connection between people made the trip even warmer. If you have the chance, give it a try. I believe you will also be deeply attracted by this mysterious and beautiful land.

After the college entrance examination, the child has successfully secured the desired university, and our family decided to go on an impromptu trip, with the destination being the beautiful Sichuan-Tibet route. Self-driving is the best choice, we set off from Guangzhou, heading west along National Highway 318, feeling the magnificent scenery and unique culture of Sichuan-Tibet. First stop: Chengdu - Food and Culture Arriving in Chengdu, enjoy the charm of the city of gastronomy. Jinli Ancient Street, Kuanzhai Alley, and Chunxi Road are not to be missed, authentic Sichuan cuisine and snacks are a must-try! Recommend staying in hotels around IFS for convenient shopping. Second stop: Ya'an - Hometown of Pandas From Chengdu to Ya'an, get up close with the national treasure pandas at Bifengxia, the children will definitely like it. The natural scenery is beautiful, a good place to relax. Third stop: Hailuogou Glacier Forest Park - Ice and Snow World Hailuogou has magnificent glaciers and dense forests. Experience the glacier on foot 0n2KUXnn. Marvel at the spectacle, soak in the hot springs to relax. Stay overnight at Luanshi Yinshan Snow Mountain Gongmaxi Yin Scenic Homestay, enjoy the snow-capped mountains and the stars. Fourth stop: Kangding - Hometown of Love Songs Go to Kangding, enjoy the romantic Love Song Scenic Area and Tibetan specialty food, feel the different ethnic customs. Fifth stop: Xinduqiao - Photographer's Paradise Xinduqiao is a paradise for photographers, grasslands, rivers, yaks, a snap is a beautiful scene. Stay one night, enjoy rural life. Sixth stop: Litang - Magnificent Plateau Scenery Continue to Litang, visit the Changqingchun Ke'er Temple, learn about Tibetan Buddhism culture, admire the plateau meadows and snow-capped mountains. Seventh stop: Batang - Canyons and Hot Springs Batang has unique canyon scenery and hot spring resources. The Cuopugou scenic area is pristine, with rich wildlife and flora. Soak in the hot springs, enjoy the beautiful scenery. Eighth stop: Mangkang - Tranquil Town Mangkang has a strong Tibetan atmosphere, visit Mangkang Temple, learn about religious culture. The natural scenery is beautiful, worth savoring. Ninth stop: Ranwu Lake - Dreamy Lake Ranwu Lake is dreamy, the lake water is clear, surrounded by snow-capped mountains and forests. Sit by the lake, feel the tranquility and beauty of nature. This self-drive tour allowed us to fully enjoy the magnificent scenery and unique culture of the Sichuan-Tibet route, and the child also experienced different regional customs. Each stop brought us surprises and emotions. Looking forward to the next trip!

"Apart from gas stations and toilets, there's only a convenience store" Is this what you imagine a service area to be like? . 🐼The service area here has more "characteristics," and many netizens exclaimed, "So this is a service area"↓↓↓ . 🐼The Shudao Yi Tianquan Service Area is located at K42+444 on the Yakang Expressway G4218 Yakang section, and is the nation's first service area to be certified with dual themes of "Giant Panda Cultural Theme" and "Highway Tourism Theme". . 🐼It operates more than 20 types of businesses, including RV self-driving campsites, Earth Warehouse accommodation camps, boutique camping sites, specialty foods, cultural and creative trendy goods, and local product exhibitions, attracting a large number of tourists and self-driving enthusiasts to stop by. . 🐼The Tianquan Service Area is the first stop on the popular self-driving route G318 Sichuan-Tibet Highway. Here, self-driving equipment, travel souvenirs, specialty foods, rest and entertainment... while meeting the diverse needs of tourists, there are often unexpected surprises. . 🐼The Tianquan Service Area is mainly built around the two IPs of the Panda Homeland and G318 "National Highway." Some of the landmarks in the service area have also become popular spots for tourists to check in and take photos. . 🐼The Tianquan Service Area has also created a Sichuan-Tibet Highway Exhibition Hall to showcase the challenging construction process.

| A Guide to Having Fun (With Strategies). Dezhong Hot Springs may be unfamiliar to many mainland tourists, but it is known as the "World's Number One Hot Spring" and is also a medicinal spring. ⚠️ The water of Dezhong Hot Springs contains sulfur, mirabilite, asphalt, coltsfoot flower, coal, and other minerals beneficial to the human body. It can treat stomach ulcers, kidney deficiency, edema, rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatism, physical stiffness, sores, pain, scabies, ulcerative conditions, and can also dredge meridians, harmonize qi and blood, eliminate diseases, strengthen the body, and aid in weight loss. 🚗 Transportation 1️⃣ Self-driving, about 130km from Lhasa, approximately 2.5h drive 2️⃣ Bus (for specific strategies, refer to previous notes "How to Spend 130 to Enjoy Lhasa's Surroundings in One Day") ㊙️㊙️ About the Hot Springs ♨️ 1️⃣ The pool for treating visceral and organ diseases (such as stomach ulcers, kidney deficiency) is the large pool you enter first (see image 17), ⚠️ but note that pool number 1 marked on image 17 is for men, and number 2 is for women 2️⃣ For treating fractures, edema, and physical stiffness, soak in pool number 3 shown in image 18 3️⃣ For treating rheumatoid arthritis and rheumatism, mainly soak in pool number 4 shown in image 18 ❗️ Precautions: 1️⃣ Due to the high altitude of Dezhong (4300m), do not soak in the hot springs for too long, generally no more than 20 minutes at a time, and remember to hydrate promptly 2️⃣ In pool number 3 shown in image 18, the time slots for men are odd hours (1pm, 3pm, 5pm), and for women are even hours (2pm, 4pm, 6pm) 3️⃣ In pool number 1 shown in image 17, which is for men, there is an image of Guru Rinpoche, and below it is a stone, do not sit on it (it is Guru Rinpoche's F platform) 4️⃣ If you need to treat a disease here, it is usually a continuous soak for 10 days to half a month, soaking about 6-7 times a day 5️⃣ The accommodation environment here is poor, with beds generally costing 40-50 per person, and standard rooms around 200. If you are particular about cleanliness and want to stay for a few days, consider bringing your own sleeping bag 6️⃣ There are not many dining options, mostly Tibetan meals, so you can bring your own dry food 7️⃣ Here, soaking in the hot springs is done nude 8️⃣ After soaking, when pores are open, be careful not to catch a cold 9️⃣ Soaking in the bath at midnight, under the starry sky, is also a great experience ㊙️ What else can you do in Dezhong besides soaking in the hot springs? 1️⃣ Mushroom picking, during the rainy season each year, Dezhong has rain in the morning and evening, and the sun comes out in the afternoon. You can go up the mountain to pick mushrooms, there are many (but do not eat the ones you can't identify, to avoid poisoning) 2️⃣ Visit the Lin Ka, next to Dezhong Temple there is a path that leads to the mountain (at the very top there is a Guru Rinpoche's meditation cave), halfway up the mountain there is a large grassland, bring some food and drink, and play for an afternoon, it's very pleasant ⚠️⚠️ Finally, remember to like, save + follow, I'll guide you through Tibet without getting lost🫡🫡

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2024.4.30 The Western Sichuan Big Loop connects the G318 Sichuan-Tibet Southern Route and the G317 Sichuan-Tibet Northern Route, passing through snow-capped mountains, seas of clouds, grasslands, and lakes along the way. It was an unforgettable graduation trip for me. I was amazed that six completely strangers from different places could get along so well, landing on the same land, embracing the wilderness and the sunshine with laughter and joy. The beginning of the story is always like this, coincidental and unexpected. The end of the story is always like this, flowers bloom on their own, each in different skies. At the end of the journey, we returned to where we started, but I found the answer I was looking for. If the connections between people are threads, meeting each other, our parallel lines intersect and touch, and then they go back to parallel, each heading to their own life's track. I watch your threads getting farther and farther away, and you tell me with your trails, there is no need to chase. I hope I will always remember the blizzard when descending from Daocheng, someone was protecting me by my side; during every moment of altitude sickness, friends took care of me meticulously. On the way to Seda, playing the songs of Xu Wei; beside the streets of the ancient town, dazzled by the jewelry made of various colored jade; scattering the five-colored Lungta into the sky surrounded by snow-capped peaks. I built a Mani stone pile by the babbling stream, and with each gust of wind, I prayed for you all. Lastly, borrowing the words of our team leader, 'Today we took eighteen turns on the heavenly road, wishing us from now on a smooth journey in life.'

Not long after setting off, we entered the plateau snow climate area. Snowflakes fell in droves, covering the earth with a white carpet. The mountains in the distance are covered in white snow, like giants wearing white cloaks. The trees on both sides of the road are also covered with ice and snow, like a fairy tale world wrapped in silver. As the car moved forward, the scenery gradually changed. The snow gradually stopped, the sky began to clear, and the sun shone through the clouds, warm and bright. I was pleasantly surprised to find that the surrounding scenery gradually transitioned from the world of ice and snow to the green of early spring. The grass on the hillside sprouted tender green bud tips, as if covering the earth with a green carpet. The trees also began to sprout new buds, showing their vitality. #自车游 #四川tourism

Na Jie loves traveling + follow The following scenery in western Sichuan is world-class | 318 self-driving guide. I love the attractions along the 318 route to Tibet so much that I go to western Sichuan ten times a year. This time I drove my mobile villa Deep Blue G318! [3 days and 2 nights Western Sichuan G318 self-driving route] Day 1: After get off work on Friday, 3.5 hours from Chengdu to Kangding Day 2: Get up early and climb Zheduo Mountain. There are snow-capped mountains all along the way, which is particularly shocking. After Zheduo Mountain, take the Kangding Airport to take pictures of the Rainbow Highway. The Stingcuo next to Kangding Airport is in front of Gongga Snow Mountain and behind is Qingrao Sacred Mountain. In the afternoon, we went to Jiagenba Songtonniji and Gongga Sky Grassland, rivers, streams, snow-capped mountains and meadows. The beautiful scenery of western Sichuan is like a god! Stay in Xinduqiao at night! Day 3: Go to Tagong-Gunong Village, go to Muya Temple first, camp and have a picnic by the river in Gunong Village to watch the snow-capped mountains and spend a wonderful day. It is really comfortable and cool, and feel the natural wind! Pass by Kangding Airport Road and return to Chengdu! Watch the Yala Snow Mountain by the small river in Gunong Village next to Tagong!

👍Highly recommended: The 318 Sichuan-Tibet Highway is a famous tourist route with many beautiful attractions along the way. Here are some of the attractions: ✅Must experience: Mount Gongga: Located on the Western Sichuan Plateau, it is known as the King of Shu Mountains. Its magnificent scenery can be admired from several viewing platforms along the route. Xinduqiao: Located on National Highway 318, it is famous as the 'world of light and shadow' and is recognized by many photography enthusiasts as a 'photographer's paradise'. The scenery is most beautiful in summer and autumn. Litang: The hometown of Ding Zhen, known as the 'City in the Sky'. The bright yellow buildings and the golden roof of the Changqing Chunke'er Monastery reflect each other in the sunlight, shining with devout Buddhist light. Sister Lakes: Located between Litang and Batang counties, at an altitude of 4685 meters, it is a dazzling pearl on the Sichuan-Tibet Highway and the largest ancient glacial relic on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Maoya Grassland: Located in the Kham area, it is a natural pasture. The summer season is the golden time for tourism, surrounded by mountains, with endless green grass. There are many yaks and wildflowers here. Cuopugou: Located within Batang County, it is an endless wetland grassland. Various wildflowers compete in beauty, and there are also the crystal-clear Zima Yongcuo and Kangzhulacuo lakes. Nujiang 72 Turns: The section of the Sichuan-Tibet Highway with the largest altitude difference, with a rapid drop of nearly two thousand meters. It consists of continuous winding roads, presenting a great challenge. Ranwu Lake: A barrier lake on the southern route of the Sichuan-Tibet Highway, it is like a pearl forgotten by God on earth. The lake changes color with the seasons. Laigu Glacier: One of the three largest glaciers in the world. The different forms of ice lakes and glaciers cleanse and purify the soul. In winter, you can walk 2 kilometers to reach the innermost part of the glacier to see the millennium blue ice. Namjagbarwa: Known as the most beautiful snow peak in China, with an altitude of 7782 meters, it is covered with snow all year round and shrouded in clouds and mist. It does not easily reveal its true face. Its magnificent scenery can be viewed from places like the Sejila Mountain Pass and Sosong Village on the mountainside. Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon: Located in the Linzhi region of Tibet There are many more attractions worth seeing.

Tibet is a legendary place for cleansing the soul. After being baptized by the 'holy land', it may change the course of one's life. Every year, countless cyclists cross the Sichuan-Tibet line to Tibet to temper their spirits and seek the true meaning of life; a large number of tourists carrying cameras come to this pure land to search for their souls and question the meaning of life; and there are those who trek dozens of miles a day to purify their inner selves here, away from the troubles of the mundane world.

Western Sichuan reveals different beauties in all four seasons It's a place full of mystery and extremely healing Western Sichuan is not far away, you can just go on a whim Scarecrow Travel took me to meet three snow mountains and to savor a feast of snow-capped mountains amidst the clouds of Western Sichuan

To the unforgettable 2019 After taking the Lanxin High-Speed Train to Urumqi in July 2019, my yearning for the beautiful landscapes of my motherland was completely unleashed. Over the course of more than three months, I visited Ulanqab in Inner Mongolia; drove the Duku Highway alone, covering a total of 1500 kilometers; set out on the first day of the 317 highway opening to complete the Sichuan West Great Loop self-driving tour. I traveled from Highway 318 to 217 to Daocheng, and then from Seda back to Chengdu via Highway 317, covering nearly 2500 kilometers; joined a group tour around the Qinghai-Gansu Great Loop, covering nearly 3000 kilometers; and rushed to Jiuzhaigou at the beginning of November just after it reopened to witness its regal return. The journey was challenging, the scenery was stunning, and the true beauty is something that photos can hardly convey in full.

Before coming here, I was always curious about where Dongyi is. In fact, Dongyi is not just a place, but an area. It is located between several townships and is an important channel connecting Yunnan and Daocheng. It only takes about 4 hours to drive from Shangri-La, Diqing and Lijiang in Yunnan to Daocheng. Friends who like to drive can enter Daocheng through four roads. On the way to Daocheng, you will pass through China's most beautiful highway, National Highway 318, with continuous snow-capped mountains, lakes, Kangba grasslands, virgin forests, hot springs, rivers, and primitive villages. The scenery along the way is beautiful and you can stop and take in the beautiful scenery along the way.

Shiqu, as the highest altitude and largest county in Sichuan, has been hidden in the northwest of Sichuan for thousands of years. This secluded city in the clouds can only reveal its tranquility and prosperity when you step in and personally lift its mysterious veil.

🌸 The limited spring beauty of Tibet's Peach Blossom Festival in March is coming soon! The mountains and fields are covered with peach blossoms scattered across the plateau, a beauty that cannot be fully captured~ · Those who want to see the peach blossoms can start planning early‼️ · 🌸 Recommended peach blossom viewing spots: 🌸 ✅ Reason for recommendation: Bomi is the earliest peach blossom spot in the Nyingchi region, with the largest scale. The mountains and fields full of peach blossoms will last until around April 20th, framed with snow-capped mountains and rivers, immersing oneself in a sea of pink flowers. 📅 Blossom period: March 10th - April 10th · 🌸 (Little Switzerland) ✅ Reason for recommendation: It is a village with Tibetan charm, backed by snow-capped mountains and forests, an outdoor peach paradise🏔️. It is very peaceful here, and the traditional semi-agricultural and semi-pastoral way of life is still preserved. · 🌸 The peach blossoms are pink and white, starting from Nyingchi and passing through here, the wild peach trees🍃 spread along the Nyang River to the foot of the mountains, the turbulent river in the canyon and the peach blossoms quietly resting by the river, the years are peacefully beautiful · 🌸 You can see the Namcha Barwa peak up close, with vast peach blossoms and glaciers, a popular photography spot🎬; · 🌸 ✅ Reason for recommendation: It is the largest and deepest canyon on Earth, where you can see the spectacular beauty of peach blossoms with Namcha Barwa peak; my personal most recommended peach blossom viewing spot🗺️ 📅 Blossom period: March 20th - April 20th approximately · 🌸 ✅ Reason for recommendation: This is the opening site of the Peach Blossom Festival; the famous peach blossom viewing platform is right here, also a must-visit place for Nyingchi peach blossoms; 📅 Blossom period: March 15th - April 15th · Flower viewing precautions⚠️: ·The ultraviolet rays are strong, prepare sunscreen, sunglasses🕶️, hats, etc. ·Dress: -5—20 degrees; wear thin down jackets, thick coats, long-sleeved shirts and trousers; ·Be sure to book in advance, especially in Sosong Village, where there are basically no rooms available on short notice. · ⭕️ Recommended route: 【Lhasa Round Trip 5 Days】 D1 Lhasa-Sigjin La Tso-Basum Tso-Nyingchi D2 Nyingchi-Gala Peach Blossom Village-Ancient Township Lake-Ten-mile Peach Blossom Gully (Qingduo Town-Xumu Township)-Ranwu Town D3 Ranwu Town-Half Circle of Ranwu Lake-Midui Glacier-Galang Lake-Bomi D4 Bomi-Lulang Town-Sejila Mountain Pass-Peach Blossoms along the Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon-Sosong Village Peach Blossoms D5 Sosong Village-View Namcha Barwa Peak-Danang Sand Dunes-Peach Blossoms along the Nyang River-Lhasa ·

📍In this life, one must drive on the 318|||Youth has no price, taking the western Sichuan route all the way down⛰️ Kangding📍The mysterious charm of the Tibetan area🏞️ The beautiful western Sichuan🏞️A scenery all the way, a painting all the way🎨What attracts people is not only the plateau⛰️, lakes🌊, snow mountains❄️ and other beautiful scenery along the way, but also the various legends on the 318 national road🤨 Really felt the 'eyes in heaven, body in hell'😀 Like every frame of scenery in front of my eyes; Like every story in the lens~ Pick a time to get away from the city and go hiking, oxygenate, and feel nature with your loved one! The clouds in the Tibetan area make me forget my worries, the snow mountains put away my troubles, leaving a belief that always runs towards the distance✈️The winding and tortuous Sichuan-Tibet line, crossing the continuous and magnificent Himalayas and Hengduan Mountains⛰️, is known as one of the highest and most challenging roads in the world🛣️ I keep recording because I think life is worth it🌿

Bai Li peach blossoms are like a fairyland, Tibetan Linzhi peach blossoms one- Promise you three lives, exchange you ten miles of peach blossoms. Go Sichuan-Tibet line, 318 most beautiful scenic avenue, Today in mid-March, go to poetry and distant places. Sichuan-Tibet lineSichuan-Tibet line Peach Blossom Festival

This is also one of the places that tourists like to visit, Sijin Lacuo, which is called the sacred lake where the "King of the Rich Dragons" lives by local people. Located in Riduo Township, Mezhugongka County, 124 kilometers away from Lhasa, halfway up Mila Mountain, next to National Highway 318 📸Sijin Lacuo is a famous God of Wealth Lake in Tibet, 4,500 meters above sea level, with a terrain like a treasure plate💰, surrounded by peaks. Looking far into the distance, the calm lake is like a huge piece of jade shining with beautiful luster. The azaleas are blooming by the lake. Some people prefer to walk around the lake and pray devoutly. 📍Detailed address: Mezhugongka County, Lhasa, Tibet, on the hillside of Mila Mountain + Ticket: 50/person. 🚉Transportation strategy: Drive or charter a car, it takes 2 hours to arrive from Lhasa, and you can go back and forth on the same day. 📝Note tips: After the car arrives at the top parking lot, it takes 15 minutes to walk to the lake. Lake Sijin Lacuo itself is not big, but the meadow by the lake is very beautiful, with large tracts of Meconopsis and purple Rhododendron. The mountains around the lake are covered with white thunder, the sky is incredibly blue, and the lake changes color from time to time. So far, few tourists have set foot here, and because of this, it exists alone and beautifully.

Heading to Tibet This was my first bold and wild choice after graduating from university! After experiencing it, I fell into the desire to go again🫣 So, I set off again First stop Tagong Grassland Away from the noise of the city Basking in the sun in front of the snow-capped mountains, listening to the babbling sound of the stream The whole person is relaxed to the extreme The weather in western Sichuan begins to cool down in September Sisters who travel during the National Day holiday, remember to bring a thick coat!! Today's mountain system outfit comes from Decathlon, the lining of the storm jacket is down, which is really friendly to the large temperature difference in western Sichuan in the morning and evening! The windproof and waterproof effect of the storm jacket is also very good, not worried about the sudden rain at all! Walk along this route again The scenery encountered is unique Looking forward to the next destination!