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10 self-driving routes in western China: the vastness of the wilderness

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10 self-driving routes in western China: the vastness of the wilderness
10 self-driving routes in western China: the vastness of the wilderness

Not long ago, the National Tourism Administration and the Poverty Alleviation Office of the State Council jointly issued an announcement on China's "Western Tour" Top 10 Self-driving Tour Boutique Tourism Routes, which are:

318 Sichuan-Tibet Line, Qinghai-Tibet Line, Yunnan-Tibet Line, Silk Road Hexi Corridor Line, Gannan Sichuan West Line, Qinghai Ring Line, Xinjiang South Xinjiang Line, Sichuan Line, Tibet Shannan Line, Yunnan-Guizhou Line

10 self-driving routes in western China: the vastness of the wilderness
10 self-driving routes in western China: the vastness of the wilderness

318 Sichuan-Tibet Line

Main routes:

Chengdu - Ya'an - Asbestos - Kangding - Xinduqiao - Yajiang - Litang - Batang - Zuogong - Basu - Ranwu - Bomi - Motuo - Nyingchi - Lhasa

General situation of the line:

The 318 Sichuan-Tibet Line refers to the section of National Highway 318 from Chengdu, Sichuan to Lhasa, Tibet, about 2,200 kilometers. It passes through Sichuan Province and Tibet Autonomous Region, and is part of the southern route of the Sichuan-Tibet Highway.

10 self-driving routes in western China: the vastness of the wilderness
10 self-driving routes in western China: the vastness of the wilderness
10 self-driving routes in western China: the vastness of the wilderness
10 self-driving routes in western China: the vastness of the wilderness
10 self-driving routes in western China: the vastness of the wilderness

Recommended attractions along the route:

Sichuan: Bifeng Gorge, Luding Bridge, Hailuogou, Mugecuo, etc

Tibet: Tianlu 72 Turn, Ranwu Lake, Laigu Glacier, Midui Glacier, Lulang Linhai, Basongcuo, Cuomu Jiri, Mila Mountain, Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, etc

Qinghai-Tibet line

Main routes:

Xining – Huangzhong – Gonghe – Golmud – Amdo – Nagqu – Dangxiong – Lhasa

General situation of the line:

The Qinghai-Tibet line refers to the section from Xining in Qinghai to Lhasa in Tibet, about 2,000 kilometers. The average altitude of the line is about 4,000 meters to 5,000 meters, and it consists of the Beijing-Tibet Expressway and National Highway 109.

10 self-driving routes in western China: the vastness of the wilderness



10 self-driving routes in western China: the vastness of the wilderness
10 self-driving routes in western China: the vastness of the wilderness
10 self-driving routes in western China: the vastness of the wilderness

Recommended attractions along the route:

Qinghai: Taer Temple, Riyue Mountain, Qinghai Lake, Chaka Salt Lake, Hoh Xili, Kunlun Mountain, Frozen Spring, Yuzhu Peak, Tanggula Mountain, etc

Tibet: Namtso, Yangbajing, Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, etc

Yunnan-Tibet line

Main Routes:

Kunming – Dali – Lijiang – Diqing – Deqin – Mangkang – Zuogong – Basu – Ranwu – Bomi – Motuo – Nyingchi – Lhasa

General situation of the line:

The Yunnan-Tibet line refers to the section from Kunming in Yunnan Province to Lhasa in Tibet, which is about 2,300 kilometers. The line passes through Mangkang and Zuogong in Tibet, and connects with the south line of the Sichuan-Tibet Highway (318 National Highway), which is an important passage from Yunnan to Tibet.

10 self-driving routes in western China: the vastness of the wilderness
10 self-driving routes in western China: the vastness of the wilderness
10 self-driving routes in western China: the vastness of the wilderness
10 self-driving routes in western China: the vastness of the wilderness
10 self-driving routes in western China: the vastness of the wilderness

Recommended attractions along the route:

Yunnan: Dali Ancient Town, Lijiang Ancient Town, Yulong Snow Mountain, Pudacuo, Songzanlin Temple, Meili Snow Mountain, etc

Tibet: Tianlu 72 Turn, Ranwu Lake, Laigu Glacier, Midui Glacier, Lulang Linhai, Basongcuo, Cuomu Jiri, Mila Mountain, Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, etc

The Silk Road Hexi Corridor

Main Routes:

Lanzhou - Wuwei - Zhangye - Jiayuguan - Dunhuang - Hami - Turpan - Urumqi - Nalati - Yining - Khorgos

General situation of the line:

The Hexi Corridor of the Silk Road refers to the section from Lanzhou, Gansu Province to Khorgos, Xinjiang, which is about 3,200 kilometers. It is composed of Lianhuo Expressway and Jingxin Expressway, connecting important tourist cities and nodes on the Silk Road.

10 self-driving routes in western China: the vastness of the wilderness
10 self-driving routes in western China: the vastness of the wilderness
10 self-driving routes in western China: the vastness of the wilderness
10 self-driving routes in western China: the vastness of the wilderness
10 self-driving routes in western China: the vastness of the wilderness

Recommended attractions along the route:

Gansu: Leitai Han Tomb, Colorful Danxia, Jiayuguan, Mogao Grottoes, Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring, Yadan Landform, etc

Xinjiang: Turpan Grape Valley, Karez, Tianshan Tianchi, International Grand Bazaar, Nalati Grassland, Khorgos Port, etc

Gannan River West Line

Main Routes:

Lanzhou - Linxia - Xiahe - Luqu - Maqu - Aba - Ruoergai - Diebu

General situation of the line:

The Gannan Sichuan West Line refers to the section from Lanzhou, Gansu Province through Aba in Sichuan Province to Diebu section of Gansu Province, about 1,100 kilometers.

10 self-driving routes in western China: the vastness of the wilderness
10 self-driving routes in western China: the vastness of the wilderness
10 self-driving routes in western China: the vastness of the wilderness
10 self-driving routes in western China: the vastness of the wilderness
10 self-driving routes in western China: the vastness of the wilderness
10 self-driving routes in western China: the vastness of the wilderness

Recommended attractions along the route:

Gansu: Labrang Temple, Sangke Grassland, Langmu Temple, Zhagana, Lazikou, etc

Sichuan: Ruoergai grassland, Huahu, Jiuzhaigou, Huanglong, etc

Qinghai Ring Road

Main Routes:

Xining - Huangzhong - Guide - Gonghe - Maduo - Yushu - Nangqian - Zaduo - Qumalai - Golmud - Delingha - Wulan - Huangyuan - Xining

General situation of the line:

Qinghai Ring Road refers to the plateau route of Xining, which is composed of Gongyu Expressway, 109 National Highway, Beijing-Tibet Expressway and other sections, with an average altitude of about 4,000 meters, about 2,800 kilometers.

10 self-driving routes in western China: the vastness of the wilderness
10 self-driving routes in western China: the vastness of the wilderness
10 self-driving routes in western China: the vastness of the wilderness
10 self-driving routes in western China: the vastness of the wilderness
10 self-driving routes in western China: the vastness of the wilderness

Recommended attractions along the route:

Ta'er Temple, Qinghai Lake, Zhaling Lake, Ngoling Lake, Yellow River Source, Wencheng Princess Temple, Jianamani Stone Pile, Sanjiangyuan, Water Yadan, Alien Ruins, etc

Xinjiang Southern Frontier Line

Main Routes:

Korla - Luntai - Kuqa - Aksu - Artush - Kashgar - Hotan

General situation of the line:

The southern Xinjiang line refers to the section from Korla to Hotan, which is about 1,800 kilometers. Pass through Kuqa, Aksu and Kashgar regions.

10 self-driving routes in western China: the vastness of the wilderness
10 self-driving routes in western China: the vastness of the wilderness
10 self-driving routes in western China: the vastness of the wilderness
10 self-driving routes in western China: the vastness of the wilderness

Recommended attractions along the route:

Peacock River, Tiemen Pass, Luntai Poplar Forest, Kuqa Grand Canyon, Kizil Grottoes, Kashgar Old City, Muztagh Peak, Taklamakan Desert, etc

Sichuan Line

Main Routes:

Panzhihua - Xichang - Shimian - Ya'an - Chengdu - Dujiangyan - Wenchuan - Malkang - Seda - Luhuo - Ganzi - Dege

General situation of the line:

The Sichuan line refers to the section from Panzhihua to Dege, passing through Liangshan Prefecture, Ya'an City, Chengdu City, Aba Prefecture, Ganzi Prefecture and other important tourist states and cities in Sichuan Province, about 1,600 kilometers.

10 self-driving routes in western China: the vastness of the wilderness
10 self-driving routes in western China: the vastness of the wilderness
10 self-driving routes in western China: the vastness of the wilderness
10 self-driving routes in western China: the vastness of the wilderness

Recommended attractions along the route:

Qionghai, Bifengxia, Dujiangyan, Qingcheng Mountain, Wenchuan, Wuming Buddhist College, Derge Printing Institute, etc

Tibet Shannan Line

Main Routes:

Lhasa - Gonggar - Zhanang - Naidong - Qiongjie - Yumai Township

General situation of the line:

The Tibet Shannan Line refers to the section from Lhasa to Yumai Township, which is about 500 kilometers.

10 self-driving routes in western China: the vastness of the wilderness
10 self-driving routes in western China: the vastness of the wilderness
10 self-driving routes in western China: the vastness of the wilderness
10 self-driving routes in western China: the vastness of the wilderness
10 self-driving routes in western China: the vastness of the wilderness

Recommended attractions along the route:

Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Yangzhuo Yongcuo, Changzhu Temple, Yongbrakang, Ramlatso, etc

Yunnan-Guizhou line

Main Routes:

Bingzhongluo - Baoshan - Dali - Kunming - Xingyi - Anshun - Guiyang - Zunyi - Renhuai - Chishui

General situation of the line:

The Yunnan-Guizhou line refers to the section from Bingzhongluo in Yunnan to Chishui in Guizhou, about 2,000 kilometers.

10 self-driving routes in western China: the vastness of the wilderness
10 self-driving routes in western China: the vastness of the wilderness
10 self-driving routes in western China: the vastness of the wilderness
10 self-driving routes in western China: the vastness of the wilderness
10 self-driving routes in western China: the vastness of the wilderness

Recommended attractions along the route:

Yunnan: Nujiang Grand Canyon, Erhai Lake, Chongsheng Temple, etc

Guizhou: Wanfeng Forest, Maling River Gorge, Qinglong 24 Turns, Huangguoshu Waterfall, Dragon Palace, Qingyan Ancient Town, Zunyi Conference Site, Maotai Ancient Town, Xishui Ancient City, Chishui Danxia, etc

10 self-driving routes in western China: the vastness of the wilderness
10 self-driving routes in western China: the vastness of the wilderness

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