The self-driving route from Kunming to Yuxi and then to Lugu Lake is as follows:
Depart from Kunming and drive along the Kunmo Expressway (G5611) towards Yuxi.
After arriving in Yuxi, continue driving along the Kunmo Expressway and pass through Tonghai, Ashan and other places.
After arriving at Hongta District, continue driving along Kunmo Expressway and pass through Xinping County.
After arriving in Xinping County, turn onto the G326 National Highway and continue driving southwest.
Pass through Yuanjiang County, Mojiang County and other places and arrive at Pu’er City.
From Pu’er City, continue driving southwest along the G246 National Highway.
Pass through Ning’er, Menglian and other places and arrive at Lancang County.
From Lancang County, continue driving southwest along the G246 National Highway.
Pass through Ximeng, Cangyuan and other places and arrive at Lincang City.
From Lincang City, continue driving southwest along the G345 National Highway.
Pass through Fengqing, Yongde and other places and arrive at Baoshan City.
From Baoshan City, continue driving southwest along the G320 National Highway.
Passing through Changning, Longling and other places, we arrived at Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture.
From Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture, continue driving southwest along the G320 National Highway.
Passing through Lianghe, Yingjiang and other places, we arrived at Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture.
From Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture, continue driving southwest along G335 National Highway.
Pass through Fugong, Gongshan and other places and arrive at Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture.
From Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, continue driving southwest along the G214 National Highway.
Pass through Zhongdian, Weixi and other places and arrive at Shangri-La City.
From Shangri-La City, continue driving southwest along the G214 National Highway.
Pass through Deqin, Zuogong and other places and arrive at the Tibet Autonomous Region.
From the Tibet Autonomous Region, continue driving southwest along the G214 National Highway, passing through Mangkang, Zuogong and other places.
After arriving in Yanyuan County, continue driving southwest along X516 County Road.
Pass through Yanjing, Zuogong and other places and arrive at Lugu Lake.
This journey takes approximately 10-15 hours, depending on road conditions and personal driving speed. Please plan your trip in advance to ensure safe driving.