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It will be an exciting experience to have self-driving tour to Tibet. Actually, there are 8 Tibet tour itineraries ahead to Tibet from the west to the east: Xinjiang-Tibet Highway, Qinghai-Tibet Highway, Tangbo Ancient Highway, Northern Sichuan-Tibet Highway, Southern Sichuan-Tibet Highway, Yunnan-Tibet Highway, Bing-cha Highway, and China-Nepal Highway. Each of the itinerary is proud of different fascinating sceneries such as snow mountains, wild farms, green fields, and quiet streams, etc.
| Route | Introduction | Itinerary | Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xinjiang - Tibet Highway | It starts from Yecheng of Xinjiang and ends at Lhatse County of Tibet. Both National Road 219 and National Road 318 are crossed in the midway. In general, it is the most rough route. | Yecheng-243km-Mazha-180km-Shanchekou-183km-Tielongtan-98km-Jieshandaban-172km-Duoma-113km-Ritu-117km-Gar (Lion Spring River)-300km-Mentu-222km-Mayoumula-236km-Zhongpa-206km-Saga-58km-No. 22 Daoban -182km-Angren-53km-Latse-157km-Shigatse-213km-Qushui-49km-Duilongdeqing-11km-Lhasa | 2793km |
| Qinghai-Tibet Highway | Starts from Golmud of Qinghai Province and ends at Lhasa. The National Road 109, 317 and 318 are all crossed. Qinghai-Tibet Highway is opened to traffic all year round as the most busiest one. | Golmud-158km-Kunlun Mountain Pass-446km-Tanglha Mountain Pass-91km-Ando-140km-Nagqu-163km-Dangxong-75km-Yampachen-75km-Duilongdeqing-12km-Lhasa | 1160km |
| Tangbo Ancient Highway | It has become popular since Princess Wencheng passed this route when she got married with Songtsen Gampo. It originates from Xining of Qinghai and ends at Lhasa of Tibet. Follows National Road 214 in XIning, and drives along National Road 317 in Riwoche, finally reaches Lhasa by National Road 109. | Xining-50km-Huangyuan-93km-Gonghe-342km-Maduo-183km-Qingshui River-150km-Yushu-200km-Nangqian-214km-Riwoche-143km-Tingqing-196km-Baqing-260km-Nagqu-164-Dangxong-153km-Lhasa | 2150km |
| Northern Sichuan-Tibet Highway | Starts from Chengdu and ends at Lhasa. The altitude elevation is higher than Southern Sichuan-Tibet Highway without few people. The primitive natural scenery is excellent. | Chengdu-383km-Danba-160km-Daofu-72km-Luho-97km-Gantse-95KM-Manigange-112km-Dege-24km-Jinsha River Bridge-85km-Jiangda-228km-Qamdo-290km-Tingqing-196km-Baqing-260km-Nagqu-164km-Dangxong-153km-Lhasa | 2320km |
| Southern Sichuan-Tibet Highway | Starts from Chengdu and ends at Lhasa the same as Northern Sichuan-Tibet Highway. Drive along National Road 318, 108 and 214 toward to Lhasa. It is the most beautiful route. | Chengdu-147km-Ya’an-168km-Luding-49km-Kangding-75km-Xindu Bridge-74km-Yajiang-143km-Litang-165km-Batang-36km-Zhubalong-71km-Mangkang-158km-Zogong-107km-Bangda-94km-Badu-90km-Ranwu-129km-Bome-89km-Tongmai-127km-Nyingchi-191km-Bayi Town-127km-Gongpu Gyangda-206k-Mozhu Gongka-68km-Lhasa | 2140km |
| Yunnan-Tibet Highway | It originates from Dali of Yunnan and ends at Mangkang of Tibet. | Lijiang-180km-Shangrila-197km-Deqyen-214km-Mangkang-158km-Zogong-201km-Basu-219km-Bome-235km-Nyingchi-401km-Lhasa | 1930km |
| Bingcha Highway | It starts from Yunnan and ends at Chayu County of Tibet. The altitude elevation is very low, acted as the most convenient way ahead to Tibet. It is opened to traffic the whole year round. | Drive along Nu River to Chawalong Village, and then drive along National Road 214. | 1200km |
| China-Nepal Friendship Highway | It originates from Yampachen and ends at Kathmandu of Nepal. It cross National Road 318. | Lhasa-68km-Qushui Bridge-57km-Nimu Bridge-45km-Renbu Bridge-20km-Dazhu-83km-Shigatse-157km-Latse-84km-Baiba-60km-Old Tingri-152km-Nyelam-32km-Zham Port-13km-Friendship Bridge | 114km |
