Take our 11-Day Epic Drive along the ultimate G318 Sichuan-Tibet Highway from Chengdu to Lhasa. Cross snow mountain passes, explore Xinduqiao grasslands, Ranwu Lake & Nyingchi forests, and finish with Lhasa’s iconic Potala Palace. Driver, hotels, permits & entrance fees fully covered.
From The Bustling City Of Chengdu And The Photographic Grasslands Of Xinduqiao, Past The High Plateau Town Of Litang And Twisted Nujiang 72 Turns, Through Crystal Ranwu Lake And Lush Nyingchi Primeval Forests, To The Sacred Potala Palace In Holy Lhasa — This 11-Day Epic G318 Drive Unfolds The Full Splendor Of The Legendary Sichuan-Tibet Highway, Delivering An Unmatched Cross-Plateau Road Trip Adventure.
Upon arrival in Chengdu, you will be picked up and transferred to your hotel and checked into a hotel for free activities (you can visit Chunxi Road, Taikoo Li, Jinli, or Kuanzhai Alley etc. to experience the slow life in Chengdu, please take personal responsibility for your safety and belongings during free activities). Welcome dinner and schedule briefing in the evening.<DINING: D> <ACCOMMODATION: CHENGDU>
In the morning, we will embark on our journey, upstream along the Dadu River, crossing the Zheduo Mountain (4298 meters), passing through the ancient city of Kangding, and arriving at Xinduqiao Bridge, known as a "Photographer's Paradise".<DINING: B> <ACCOMMODATION: XINDUQIAO BRIDGE>
We will depart from Xinduqiao in the morning, passing through the important town of Litang on the 318 National Highway, taking a brief rest, crossing the Yalong River Canyon, and then crossing the Haizi Mountain (4700 meters), finally arriving at Batang, the last major town in Sichuan before entering Tibet, Batang.<DINING: B> <ACCOMMODATION: BATANG>
Starting from Batang, you will officially enter Tibet, cross the winding Lancang River, cross the highest mountain pass on the Sichuan Tibet line【Dongda Mountain 5008 meters】, and finally arrive at Zogang.<DINING: B> <ACCOMMODATION: ZOGANG>
Experience the nomadic life of the Bangda Grassland, traverse the highest point of the Nu River Mountain range within the Hengduan Mountains, the pass at 4,839 meters.. After the famous 99 turns, descend to the Nu River and pass through Baxoi county before reaching Ranwu Lake, the largest lake in eastern Tibet.<DINING: B> <ACCOMMODATION: RANWU>
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to the Laigu Glacier, a maritime glacier, which is the lowest altitude glacier in China. The main peak is 6800 meters above sea level, as pure as jade, with beautiful scenery, various shapes, and enchanting beauty. Proceed along the Parlung Zangbo Canyon and arrive at Bomi.<DINING: B> <ACCOMMODATION: BOMI>
After breakfast at the hotel, head to the Gangyun Forest (light hiking), drive through【Guxiang Lake】 and 【Lulang Town】, visit the 【Lulang Forest】, and admire the most beautiful mountain peak in China, Mt. Namjagbarwa, from the Sejila Pass. Then, go to Nyingchi and stay at the hotel to rest.
Note: This hike is an entry-level standard and will not be too strenuous.<DINING: B> <ACCOMMODATION: NYINGCHI>
After breakfast at the hotel, you will visit 【Basongcuo】, a national AAAAA scenic spot, and a national forest park. In Tibetan, it means "green water" and is a famous sacred lake and holy site of the Nyingma sect of the Red Sect. The scenic area integrates snow capped mountains, lakes, forests, waterfalls and pastures, cultural relics and historical sites, and famous ancient temples. The scenery is diverse and the four seasons are different. Famous wild and rare plants gather, making it a paradise on earth.<DINING: B> <ACCOMMODATION: LHASA>
After breakfast at the hotel, you will drive to the【Potala Palace】, a palace style building built in the early 7th century, a world cultural heritage site. Go to the 【Medical Mountain】and take a group photo with the RMB 50 scenic spot .
Then, you will drive to the 【Jokhang Temple】, a Tibetan Buddhist temple built in 647 AD, which houses golden statues of Buddha Shakyamuni at the age of 12. We will then take a city walk along the ancient Barkhor Street pilgrimage circuit, walking among devout pilgrims and immersing ourselves in the unique atmosphere of local life and spirituality.<DINING: B> <ACCOMMODATION: LHASA>
After breakfast at the hotel, you will drive to【Yamdrok Lake】, also known as Yang Lake, with an area of 675 square kilometers and an elevation of 4441 meters above sea level. Yamdrok Lake, known as "Biyu Lake" in Tibetan, is the largest inland lake at the northern foot of the Himalayas and one of the three holy lakes in Tibet.<DINING: B&D> <ACCOMMODATION: LHASA>
Today our guide and driver will send you to the airport or train station and it is time to say your good bye and depart to your next destination. End the trip officially.
Warm Hint：
Before leaving, please recheck if all your belongings are complete to avoid any omissions.<DINING: B> <ACCOMMODATION: LHASA>
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