Qinghai-Tibet Railway: total length 1956 km, from Xining, Qinghai to Lhasa, Tibet in the south.
Qinghai-Tibet Highway: Xining-Lhasa, total length 1937 km.
The Qinghai-Tibet Railway, with a total length of 1956 km, is an important passage into Tibet. It is called the road to heaven. It is the highest plateau railway in the world and the longest railway on frozen soil. It is one of the four major projects in China in the new century. It has been selected as a global centennial plan and a monument in the history of world railway construction.
Driving route
Xining-Golmud-Kunlun Mountain Pass-Tuotuo River-Tanggula Mountain Pass-Amdo-Naqu-Dangxiong-Lhasa
In particular, traffic jams are the normal state of this route to Tibet. Don, I don't think this is the best route to Tibet! The probability of a car accident every year on this route is several times that of other routes into Tibet! Everyone should pay attention to safety when driving.
Recommendation of regular tourist routes
Day 1: Travel in Lhasa
The next day: Lhasa Namco Naqu
Day 3: Golmud, Tuohe River, Naqu Tanggula Pass
Day 4: Golmud Chaka Salt Lake Qinghai Lake
Day 5: Xining, Qinghai Lake
Beautiful scenery on the Qinghai-Tibet line
Namtso
Namco is the second largest saltwater lake in China. In central Tibet, the lake is 47 18 meters above sea level. The lake is approximately rectangular, with a length of more than 70 kilometers from east to west and a width of more than 30 kilometers from north to south, with an area of 1920 square kilometers. With a maximum depth of 33 meters and a storage capacity of 76.8 billion cubic meters, the lake is the largest lake with the highest altitude in the world. Namtso is Tibetan, and the Mongolian name of this lake is Tengger Caspian Sea, both of which mean Tianhu.
Namco is located about 200 kilometers northwest of Lhasa (between Dangxiong County and Bango County in Naqu), with an altitude of more than 4,700 meters and an area of 1.940 square kilometers. It is the highest lake in Tibet and the highest saltwater lake in the world.
cacao
The Mongolian language in Hoh Xil means blue mountain, and another way of saying it is beautiful girl. It is located in the northwest of Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, sandwiched between Tanggula Mountain and Kunlun Mountain, and is one of the main source areas of the Yangtze River.
Hoh Xil Nature Reserve is one of the areas with the best preserved original ecological environment in the world, and it is also the last natural land that retains its original state. There is no barrier around, and the terrain is high, with an average elevation of more than 5000 meters. Hoh Xil is a paradise for wild animals, because the harsh natural conditions here make it impossible for human beings to survive for a long time. Wild animals unique to the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, such as wild yak, Tibetan antelope, wild donkey, white-lipped deer and brown bear, make this girl more attractive. According to the data, Hoh Xil is one of the regions with the richest animal resources in China, with more than 230 species of wild animals, including more than 20 species of national first-class and second-class protected wild animals.
Qiangtang Prairie
Qiangtang is one of the five major pastures in China, located between Kunlun Mountain, Tanggula Mountain and Gangdise Mountain, accounting for about two-thirds of Xizang Autonomous Region, with an average elevation of more than 4,500 meters. It is not only a paradise for wild animals, but also a fertile cultural soil with rich sediments.
Herdsmen have created a dreamy and colorful nomadic culture here. There are not only ancient rock paintings, but also sites of ancient elephants and heroes. The footprints and stories of the hero King Gelsall are all over northern Tibet. Manidui, prayer flags and ancient pagodas can be seen everywhere, adding a bit of mystery to the vast prairie. The famous Tang-Fan ancient road runs through the north and south. Tents are a great sight here. In addition to the ancient yak tents, there are five kinds of nylon tents in red, blue, yellow, green and white, which are colorful and have different shapes. Many tents are hung with colorful wind flags.
Kaka salt lake
Chayanchi is located in the eastern edge of Qaidam Basin, south of Chaka Town, Wulan County. It is a rich and beautiful natural salt lake, with towering Wanyan Tongbu Mountain in the north, Wangxiu Mountain in the south and Chatang Basin in the east.
This lake is very shallow, you can walk on it. At this time, the sun is shining, and the transpiration air has a salty taste, which can make people relax. That feeling is really wonderful. The pure salt lake reflects the sky, clouds and distant mountains on the other side, and the shadow of people walking on it is also reflected in it, forming a beautiful scenery of water and sky. Chaka Salt Lake under the blue sky is elegant and pure, quiet as a girl, but amazing. It is as gorgeous as a jewel falling from the sky, and it also reflects the shadows of clouds, mountains and people in the salt lake like the sky. Walking in the lake is like walking on a smooth mirror, which is beautiful.
Qinghai Lake
Qinghai Lake with an area of 4,583 square kilometers is vast and mysterious. It is a huge mirror given by nature to Qinghai Plateau. The waves moving slightly on the clear blue lake seem to whisper an ancient legend.
Qinghai Lake is surrounded by four towering mountains and surrounded by tall natural barriers. From the foot of the mountain to the lake, there is an endless thousand-mile plain. Qinghai Lake, with its vast smoke and rippling blue waves, is like a huge jade platter embedded between mountains and grasslands, forming a magnificent landscape in which mountains, lakes and grasslands set each other off.
The scenery of Qinghai Lake is very different in different seasons. The lakeside of Qinghai Lake is beautiful in autumn, and the vast undulating grassland is like a thick green carpet. Countless cows, sheep and horses are scattered on the grassland like colorful pearls. Picturesque farmland near the lake is full of wheat waves and cauliflower, and Qinghai Lake is like a pool of glass nectar gently rippling in the blue water. The cold winter is coming. Qinghai Lake is frozen with jade and wrapped in silver, just like a huge mirror, shining in the sun all day long.
2. Self-driving map of Qinghai-Tibet line
Driving route: The whole journey is about 585.8km.
3. go on road trip Raiders of Qinghai-Tibet Line
The Qinghai-Tibet line has endless snow-capped mountains, desolate Gobi desert, vast grasslands and Tibetan antelopes.
On the first day, Namco went to that song.
The next day, Amdo went to Tanggula-Hoh Xil-Kunlun Mountain-Golmud.
The third day Golmud-Chaka Salt Lake-Qinghai Lake.
On the fourth day, Qinghai Lake-Sun Moon Mountain-Ta 'er Temple-Xining. On the Qinghai-Tibet line, the speed should not be too fast. Pay attention to the sheep and cattle blocking the car, prepare the barometer, and do a good job in resisting high-altitude conflicts.
4. The latest version of road trip Raiders on the Qinghai-Tibet Line.
Thank you for inviting me to express my admiration for the self-driving tour on the Qinghai-Tibet line. Then I'll tell you the approximate route, which will take about 20 days. Because there is no hurry to go to road trip, the time should be arranged as follows:
1. The road from Xi 'an to Xining is easy. The whole journey is high speed, about 850 kilometers. You can enjoy the scenery in the northwest.
2. Xining goes to Golmud via Qinghai Lake, and now the whole journey is also at a high speed, about 800 kilometers. Qinghai Lake can have a good time, but be careful not to park at will. It is not good for it to run over the local grass. Even if some grasslands have rutting marks, that's not where we should go. Remember, it's the same everywhere;
3. It is not easy to take off from Golmud via Kunlun Mountain and then via Hoh Xil, although it is only about 400 kilometers. Pay attention to the road surface settlement before departure and check the car condition;
It is about 450 kilometers from Tuotuo to Naqu via Tanggula Pass, so it is not easy to run. Pay attention to the speed, especially G 109. Settlement and hidden pit are both tests of vehicle condition and driving skills, and there are many large vehicles. Pay attention to safety, react quickly, and always pay attention to your physical condition.
From Naqu to Lhasa via Namtso, Namtso is beautiful, about 450 kilometers. The road conditions are the same as above, and the precautions are the same as above;
When you arrive in Lhasa, you must go to Yongcuo, Yang Zhuo. 200 kilometers round trip. Have fun.
7. In Lhasa, Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple;
8. You can visit Linzhi. It is about 400 kilometers from Lhasa to Linzhi. Take the Lalin Expressway. There are many temples worth visiting, and the Nianyang River in Linzhi Grand Canyon has beautiful scenery.
The above is the travel route of Qinghai-Tibet line from Xi 'an, and Sichuan-Tibet line is recommended for the return trip, which is a different kind of scenery!
5. Qinghai-Tibet line self-driving strategy, comprehensive and practical!
Whole journey of Tibet Line: Yecheng 243KM Mazha 180KM Shenchakou 183KM Tielongtan 98KM Jieshan Daban 172KM Sodoma 13km Ritu 17km Gaer (Shiquan River) 300KM gate. 157KM xigaze 2 13KM Qushui 49KM to Longdeqing11kmlasa2. The starting point of the Qinghai-Tibet line is Golmud City, Qinghai Province, and the end point is Lhasa, Tibet. Take 109 national highway and meet 3 17 and 3 18 national highways. Brief introduction of Qinghai-Tibet line: Qinghai-Tibet highway is asphalt pavement and is open to traffic all year round.
6. go on road trip Raiders Map of Qinghai-Tibet Line
The biggest pain point of electric vehicle travel is the charging problem of the vehicle. For electric vehicles, charging piles are like gas stations, and electric vehicles can't move without charging piles. Go out and learn about the distribution of charging piles along the way. Focus! Charges should be planned in advance. When the cruising range is less than 100km, you should be prepared. Find the charging pile in advance and replenish the power in time.
Route planning of Qinghai-Tibet Line: Xining-Qinghai Lake-Qilian-Zhangye-Jiayuguan-Dunhuang-Dachaidan-Golmud-Tuotuo River-Amdo-Naqu-Dangxiong-Lhasa. I won't talk about other confession materials.
7. Ultra-detailed travel guide to road trip on the Qinghai-Tibet Line.
The Qinghai-Tibet Railway is characterized by easy roads, many straight roads, few bends, small elevation fluctuation (in other words, few uphill and downhill sections) and good overall road conditions. But the problem is that the average altitude is too high, but it's no big deal. Do exercise well in advance, keep warm, don't do strenuous exercise for a few days, and pay attention to rest. Compared with the Qinghai-Tibet line, the Sichuan-Tibet line is not so easy. Although the road conditions on the Sichuan-Tibet line are also very good, the problem is that there are many detours and the altitude fluctuates greatly (that is, various steep slopes).
Moreover, the biggest problem is that the Sichuan-Tibet line often collapses, and road traffic jams are normal.
The Qinghai-Tibet Line is more like a self-driving road trip in the western United States, which is more leisure. The driving pleasure of Sichuan-Tibet line will be much higher. Therefore, from the perspective of self-driving, novices who have never driven mountain roads are advised to choose the Qinghai-Tibet Line and the Sichuan-Tibet Line for driving pleasure.