Sichuan-Tibet North and South Lines 10-Day Tour
Best Season: March to November
Route Overview
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D1
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In the morning, depart from Chengdu to the Four Girls Mountain, where you can experience the paradise of hiking at the foot of the snow-covered peaks. After the tour, continue to drive to Danba Jia Ju Tibetan Village to experience the unique Jia Rong Tibetan customs, and stay overnight in Jia Ju Tibetan Village. The total driving distance for the day is about 330 kilometers, with a total driving time of about 6.5 hours.
Siguniang Mountain Scenic Area
Jiaju Tibetan Village
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Accommodation Accommodation Will stay in the district There is a hotel.
D2
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In the morning, visit Jia Ju Tibetan Village, then head to Seda. To enter Seda, you need to make an appointment on the "Larung Valley Entrance Reservation" mini-program three days in advance. Social vehicles are not allowed to enter Larung Valley and must be parked in the parking lots of Luoruo Town. You need to take a shuttle bus from the Luoruo Town distribution center to enter and visit. Stay overnight in Seda County that night. The total driving distance for the day is about 350 kilometers, with a total driving time of about 7 hours.
Jiaju Tibetan Village
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Accommodation Seda County Accommodation Seda County 42% will stay in the county town area of Seda There are 64 hotels. The main artery of Sèdà County is the Jīnmǎ Avenue, which leads directly to the academy. The busiest place in Sèdà is the Jīnmǎ Plaza, next to which is the Jíxiáng North Street, where there are many businesses...
D3
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It is recommended to enter Seda before noon. The viewing time for the Seda Sky Burial Platform is from 13:00 to 16:00 (entry stops at 15:00). Follow the path on the left side of the Samye to the top, and you can directly reach the viewing platform to overlook the entire Buddhist Academy. Stay overnight in Seda County that night.
Seda Sky Burial Platform
Larung Gar Five Sciences Buddhist Academy
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Accommodation Seda County Accommodation Seda County 42% will stay in the county town area of Seda There are 64 hotels. The main artery of Sèdà County is the Jīnmǎ Avenue, which leads directly to the academy. The busiest place in Sèdà is the Jīnmǎ Plaza, next to which is the Jíxiáng North Street, where there are many businesses...
D4
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In the morning, we set off from Seda to Litang and wandered around the ancient town of Letong. Along the winding stone road, we can see the large houses with red roofs and gray walls embedded in the mountains, which are quiet and silent. Walking into this peaceful and pure land, you will be greeted by mottled stories and legends and a strong rural style. In the Kham Humanities and History Museum, you can experience the profound Kham humanistic history up close; when you step into the Tsangyang Gyatso Miniature Museum, every word is full of interpretations of Tsangyang Gyatso’s heart. We will stay in Litang for the night. The total driving distance on that day is about 400 kilometers and the total driving time is about 6.5 hours.
. Letong Ancient Town · Thousand Household Tibetan Village Tourist Area
Tsangyang Gyatso Micro Museum
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D5
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Starting from Litang and heading towards Daocheng, from the county town of Daocheng, you'll start the short trek to Shangri-La Town. From the village of Yading, take a sightseeing bus to Zhaguanbeng, which takes about 1 hour and covers a distance of approximately 7 kilometers. Then, walk from Zhaguanbeng to Chonggu Temple, which takes about 10 minutes and covers a distance of about 500 meters. After that, walk from Chonggu Temple to Pearl Sea, which is about 1.5 kilometers, and then return the same way for about 1.5 hours, where you can see the reflection of Xian Nairi Mountain at the Pearl Sea. Spend the night in the village of Yading. If you only have one day in Yading and do not want to be too tired, you can consider the short route, which is more comfortable physically and less likely to cause altitude sickness; if you have two days in Yading, it is recommended to play the short route on the first day and the long route on the second day. The total car journey for the day is about 230 kilometers, with a total driving time of about 3.5 hours.
Zhaguanbeng
Chonggu Temple
Pearl Sea
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Shangri-La Town (formerly known as Ri Wa) is close to the core scenic area of Yading. It is convenient to enter and exit the scenic area, hence a scale of hotels and guesthouses have been formed here. The accommodation conditions here are average; those who have requirements for their stay can choose the Daocheng Yading Post Hotel, which is relatively better.
D6
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Taking a sightseeing bus from Yading Village to Zhaguanbeng takes about 1 hour, covering a distance of approximately 7 kilometers; then it takes about 10 minutes on foot from Zhaguanbeng to Chonggu Temple, a distance of 500 meters; from Chonggu Temple to Luorong Pasture, it takes about 1.5 hours on foot or about 30 minutes by scenic area electric cart; then from Luorong Pasture to the Milk Sea at an altitude of 4600 meters, it's about 5 kilometers, and riding a horse from Luorong Pasture to the Milk Sea costs about 300 yuan/person, and it takes about 2 hours; riding a horse only goes to the Milk Sea, not to the Five-Colored Sea, and it takes about 30 minutes on foot from the Milk Sea to the Five-Colored Sea; a round trip for the day is about 3-5 hours, and if you choose to walk one way, it takes about 4 hours. Accommodation is in Yading Village for the night.
Luo Rong Pasture
Milk Sea
Five-Colored Sea
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Accommodation Yading Accommodation Yading 15% will stay in the Yading district There are 27 hotels. Outside the Yading Nature Reserve, there are two camps: Yading Village and Longtongba. There are a large number of wooden houses and Tibetan-style dwellings available for accommodation, but the accommodation environment...
D7
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Head to the Daocheng Red Grassland, then proceed to the Maoya Grassland. Along the National Highway 318, cross the Haizi Mountain, which is covered with the ancient ice remnants left by the Quaternary ice age. Among them, the Sister Lakes are glacial lakes, with majestic snow mountains and clear blue Haizi. In the afternoon, pass by Batang and arrive at the county town of Markham, which is the first county town after entering Tibet.
Red Grassland
Maoya Grassland
Sister Lakes
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D8
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Starting from Markham, first cross the Lancang River and cross the highest mountain pass on the Sichuan-Tibet line, Dongda Mountain. Through Zuogong County, Bangda Grassland, and after crossing the Yila Mountain, you will reach the famous 72 bends of the Nu River on the Sichuan-Tibet line. Visit the Nu River Grand Canyon and arrive at the county town of Bashi.
Nujiang 72 Bends
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D9
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After Bashi, cross the Anjula Mountain, and move along the alpine meadow. From a distance, you can see the snow mountains and glaciers, and you will see the upper and middle lakes of Ranwu Lake. Then you will arrive at the Midui Glacier. The Midui Glacier is an important marine glacier in Tibet and also the lowest altitude glacier in China. Then you will reach Bomi.
Anjula Mountain
Ranwu Lake
Midui Glacier
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D10
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Through Tongmai Town, arrive at the Pailamongba Nationality Township. Soon after, you will reach the "Oriental Switzerland" known as Lulang, pass through the Lulang Forest Sea, and enjoy the scenery along the way. If the weather is good, you can see the top ten famous mountains in China, the first being the Namcha Barwa Peak and the Jiala Bai Lei Mountain from the top of the mountain. After passing the pass, you will go downhill all the way and enter the "Little Jiangnan" known as Linzhi County, go up the Niyang River, and then arrive at the Linzhi Bayi Town.
Lulang Forest Sea
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Accommodation Bayi Town Accommodation Bayi Town 76% will stay in the Bayi Town district There are 199 hotels.
D11
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Depart from Linzhi City in the morning, experiencing the very picturesque Linzhi-Lhasa Highway, and after about 5 hours of driving, arrive in the holy city of Lhasa, concluding the beautiful journey along the Sichuan-Tibet Highway. In the afternoon, wander the streets of Lhasa to feel the unique atmosphere it brings to you.
Potala Palace Square
Barkhor Street
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The tourism facilities here are well-equipped, with characteristic bars and pubs concentrated in this area. Staying here is convenient for travel, especially for carpooling, finding travel companions, and exchanging information. Many youth hostels popular with self-guided tourists and backpackers are located along Beijing East Road and Danjelin Road.