Source: Car Travel Magazine
Overview of the route: Lhasa-Shigatse-Saga County-Zada County-Gaer County (Ali)-Ritu County-Selatu-Yecheng County.
Key words: New Tibet Line, Ali, Shenshan Holy Lake, Kunlun Mountain, Guge Kingdom, South Xinjiang
Schedule: 8th.
One-way self-driving: 2500 kilometers
Non-transportation budget: 5,000 yuan/person
In the hearts of many riders who love road trip, the New Tibet Line is the most arduous, persevering, harsh and sparsely populated extreme self-driving route. The 2500-kilometer-long New Tibet Highway is the most dangerous of several routes into Tibet. But along the way, you can enjoy endless snow-capped mountains, dense lakes, Karakorum Mountains with changeable weather, the ruins of Guge Kingdom in its heyday, Fengqi Mountain in Gangrenbo, Mapinyongcuo in the holy lake and Sakya Temple, the birthplace of Yellow Religion, and you can also see groups of wild animals such as Tibetan donkeys and antelopes. Spectacular scenes are an explorer's paradise.
1. Day 1: coronation of Zhuoyongcuo, a southern Tibetan sheep.
Lhasa -350 km-Xigaze
After breakfast, we set out from downtown Lhasa, drove to Shigatse, chose provincial highway 307 which bypassed Yongcuo and Gyangze in Yang Zhuo, and visited the scenery of Houzang. Arrive at Yang Zhuo Yongcuo Scenic Area, Carola Glacier Scenic Area and Gyangze County in turn. You can visit Gyangze Castle and Pala Manor in Gyangze County, arrive in Shigatse on the same day, visit Tashilhunpo Temple, and stay at downtown hotel in Shigatse on the same day.
Quick tour of scenic spots
Yang Zhuo Yongcuo: Tibetan means "Jasper Lake", which is one of the three holy lakes in Tibet. With an area of 638 square kilometers and an altitude of 444 1 m, Yangyongcuo is the largest inland lake at the northern foot of the Himalayas. The lake is calm and blue, like a sapphire on the Shannan Plateau.
Gyangze Castle: Also known as Gyangze Shan Zong Castle, because the Rocky Mountain where the castle is located is called Shan Zong. There is an anti-British place in Zongshan Jiangzi, and there is a famous Baiju Temple nearby. In fact, the castle can also be said to be a palace-style temple stationed by the local government. At that time, Tibetan soldiers and civilians fought bravely against the British invaders in Shanzongshan and wrote a glorious and tragic chapter. Now there is a monument to the heroes of Shan Zong in the square in front of Gyangze Castle.
Where do you live?
Katz is the second largest city in Tibet, and there are various hotels to choose from. There are also good hotels to stay in along the way in Gyangze County.
2. The next day: Datta Qin Gui
Shigatse City-448km-Saga County-500km-Tarqin Town (Baga Township)
Depart from Shigatse Hotel after breakfast and stay in Saga County on the first day.
3. Day 3: Worship the Holy Mountain and the Holy Lake.
Arrive in Tarchin town for accommodation the next day. After leaving Shigatse, the first day's trip was mainly to catch up with time, and the next day I went to Shenshan Holy Lake. Yongcuo on the side of the holy lake horse and Rinpoche on the sacred mountain are not far from the national highway, so you can stay in Hall Township by the lake to watch Yongcuo on the side of the horse. See Tarqin Town, not far from where Gong Rinpoche can stay.
Quick tour of scenic spots
Gangrenboqi: Gangrenboqi, Meili Snow Mountain, Anima Castle Peak and Gaduojuewo, which are also called the four sacred mountains of Tibetan Buddhism. The main peak of Rinpoche is 6656 meters above sea level. Rinpo Qi Feng is a sacred mountain among many religions. It is said that the horn in Yongzhong originated from this mountain in A.D. 1500- 1500. Hinduism regards the mountain as the center of the world. Jainism believes that this mountain is the place where its ancestors got inspiration, and Tibetan Buddhism believes that this mountain is the residence of Le Sheng King Kong.
Mayancuo: Mayancuo is the second largest freshwater lake in China, with the largest storage capacity and the highest transparency. It is also the birthplace of four major rivers in Asia. Mayongcuo is one of the three "holy lakes" in Tibet, which is related to the holy mountain Rinpoche and has an extremely lofty position in many religions.
Where do you live?
There are accommodations in Hall Township and Tarchin Town. There are not many hotels in Hall Township, and the conditions are average. There are many hotels and inns in Tarchin town. they are
Depart from Tarqin Town Hotel in the morning to Zada County. Transfer from Barbing Station to Bazaar Highway leading to Zada County. On the way, you will pass the Zadatulin landscape, so you can stop and take pictures. Stay at Zada County Hotel on the same day.
Day 5: Explore the Kingdom of Guge
Get up early the next day to visit the ruins of Guge Kingdom, return to the county seat at noon, go to Gail County after lunch and stay at Gail County Hotel.
Quick tour of scenic spots
Ruins of Guge Kingdom: The castles of Guge Kingdom continued to expand from 10 century to 16 century, but the mysterious Guge Dynasty disappeared into history almost overnight. From the foot of the site to the top of the mountain, it is more than 300 meters high. There are more than 600 houses, pagodas and caves here, forming a huge ancient architectural complex. The building is divided into upper, middle and lower floors, followed by palaces, temples and houses. There are five halls with well-preserved murals, and clay sculptures and colorful murals are still preserved in the temple.
Where do you live?
It's convenient to stay in Zhaxian County. Although the grade is not very high, you can't take a bath, but it is still relatively clean and tidy. Gail county is the capital of Ali region, and the county is prosperous, with hotels of all grades.
Day 6: seagulls are flying, and the whole class is at fault.
Gaer County-250km-Doma Township
In the morning, leave Gail County Hotel for Domar. Although the distance of this journey is not long, we need to arrange a half-day tour because we have to go through the Pearl of the Plateau on business. You can take a yacht to Bangong CuO Bird Island and see photos of seagulls in Qi Fei. On that day, I lived in Sodom.
Gongcuo: The average elevation of Bangcuo is 4,400 meters, and the whole lake area is 604 square kilometers, including 4 13 square kilometers in China. Indian-controlled Kashmir 19 1 km2. Bird Island on Lake Gong Hu is a paradise for birds. There are more than 20 species of birds on the island, up to tens of thousands. The main birds are spotted geese, brown-headed gulls, fish gulls, crested ducks and red-headed ducks.
Where do you live?
Duoxiang is the last big town in Tibet on the west-to-new Tibet line, but there are few inns available for staying, and the choices are limited.
Day 7: Crossing No Man's Land
Duoxiang -230 km-Yecheng County
Depart from Domar Town Hotel for Yecheng County in the morning. This section passes through a vast uninhabited area in the Karakorum Mountains at high altitude. Mainly on the road, I lived in Seetula town the day before.
Day 8: Yecheng, Xinjiang
The next day I arrived in Yecheng, Xinjiang and lived in Yecheng County.
skill
After several years' reconstruction, the whole line of the new-Tibet highway is basically paved with asphalt, and the road conditions are good. There are several sections of roads in Xinjiang for temporary maintenance, but the distance is not far, which does not affect the traffic.
There are several snow-capped mountains on the way to Zada County, and there may be snow-capped mountains in winter. It is suggested that the best season is from April to 10.
Ali area and Karakorum mountain area in Xinjiang are both high-altitude areas, with an average elevation of more than 4500 meters. Pay close attention to the occurrence of high rebellion.
The breeding season of birds in Gongcuo Bird Island is from May to August, with brown-headed gulls as the main species, which is the best bird-watching season.
Road trip Raiders on the New Tibet Line (latest version) version 1:
Source: Yuntu Star Photo
Route map of online celebrity attractions in Lhasa, Tibet, Xinjiang (original), punch in. Shigatse Ali. Zalunbu Temple. Carola. Zhuo yongcuo. Ancient dynasty. South Xinjiang Gangrenbo Ri Ma Yongcuo shache. Yecheng. Free route planning between Kashgar, Lhasa, Tibet, Kashgar, Xinjiang, Tibet and Tibet and going to road trip.
[Schedule]:
D 1: Lhasa Valley-Yang Zhuo Yongcuo Lake-Karola Glacier-Baiju Temple Shigatse
D2: Tashilhunpo Temple in Shigatse-Rongbu Temple in Everest Nature Reserve (Rongbu Temple)
D3: Congratulations to Ma Feng Pekucuo, the first brother of Xixia in Rongbu Temple.
D4: Sakya Zhongba-Gangrenboqi-Ranage-Zuohu Lake-Mabian Yongcuo Lake Baga (Tachin)
D5: Tolin Temple, the site of Zadatulin-Guge Dynasty in Baga (Tachin).
D6: Shiquan River in Zada-Bangongcuo Sodoma
D7: Doma Dahongliutan-Tianshuigou-Jieshan Daban Li Sanjun Camp.
D8: Li Sanjun Camp Heikadaban-Mazadaban-Heichadaban-Yecheng (the zero-kilometer starting point monument of the New Tibet Line), shache Armani Sahan Memorial Mausoleum.
[Punch online celebrity attractions]:
The total length of the new Tibet line is 1455 km, which is the highest highway in Shanghai at present. It will climb five high mountains above 5000 meters above sea level, 16 icebergs and 44 glaciers. The average elevation of this road is over 4500 meters. Along the way, there are snow-capped mountains and glaciers, sacred mountains and lakes, temples and ancient temples, canyon forests, desert Gobi, wild animals, grassland wetlands, ancient city dwellings and exotic customs.
Ancient ruins: the broken wall of the ancient castle blends with the soil forest at the foot, showing its vicissitudes and ancient style;
Gon Rinpoche: It's a sacred mountain with snow all year round on the sunny side. On the shady side of the mountain, it doesn't snow all year round, even if it is covered with snow, it gives people a visual and spiritual shock;
The princess was wrong: showing blue sky and white clouds, sacred mountains and lakes, alpine meadows, stable and beautiful scenery;
Ma Yong CuO Lake: China Lake is a fresh water lake with high transparency. It is the birthplace of the four major rivers in Asia and is known as the mother of rivers in the world.
Jetta Ban: One of the famous mountain passes along the Xinjiang-Tibet Highway, which is the highest point of the Xinjiang-Tibet Highway;
Carola Glacier: It is one of the three major continental glaciers in Tibet;
Baiju Temple: A temple where Sakya Sect, Kadang Sect and Gelug Sect coexist in Tibetan Buddhism;
Zhuoyongcuo Lake: the highest freshwater lake in Shanghai in the world;
Jogory Peak: It is the main peak of Karakorum Mountain and the second highest peak in the world after Mount Everest.
Karakorum Mountain: the most developed mountain glacier in the world;
Zhalunbu Temple: Xigaze Temple, one of the six famous temples of the Yellow Sect;