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Driving through Panlong Ancient Road, life will be on a whole new level! The super stunning "Z-shaped bend" road in Xinjiang

💨 Today I’ve passed all the twists and turns, and from now on, life is all smooth sailing! This sentence really hits the heart~❤️ 📝 How powerful are words? When you’re driving on the coolest mountain road in Xinjiang, every bend seems to say: "Keep going, after this turn, it’s all smooth road ahead!" The road sign on this section of Panlong Ancient Road is like a soul-boosting tonic for self-driving travelers~💪 📍Location: Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County, Kashgar Prefecture, Xinjiang ✨Must-visit spots: ✅ Big Panlong: large bends but not too dense ✅ Small Panlong: bends so dense they form "hairpin turns" A total of 36 kilometers with 608 bends! Altitude over 4100m, maximum elevation difference over 1000m. Truly a heavenly road experience~🏔️ 📸Photo tips: ✔️Shoot the winding road from the foot of the snow-capped mountains ✔️Capture the moment vehicles pass through the Z-shaped bends ✔️Find a high vantage point for a more breathtaking panoramic shot 🚗Self-driving tips: 1️⃣ It’s best to drive an off-road vehicle with enough power 2️⃣ Bring oxygen bottles, be cautious of the high altitude 3️⃣ The whole trip takes about 2-3 hours, drive slowly for safety ✨Every turn is a heartbeat experience, every meter climbed is a challenge to yourself. You’ll really regret not trying this self-driving route!💕
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