Let me talk about the summary first:
First of all, the itinerary of this self-driving tour is the reverse 318. The time spent on the reverse 318 will be shorter than the time from Chengdu to Lhasa, and it is more suitable for friends with limited vacations (because starting from Lhasa, your aesthetic fatigue will It makes it difficult for you to see the scenery after entering Sichuan). Generally, it takes 7 days from Chengdu to Lhasa, which is very stressful according to the normal 9-day annual leave. The fastest way to go back to 318 is 4 days. Of course, it will be very hasty. If you are in a hurry and don’t want to miss too many scenery, 5-6 days is enough. Then there is still time for both ends to play in Lhasa or Chengdu. We have a total of 5 days of self-driving trip, and we went to Medog in the middle, that is to say, the time in 318 is 4 days, and the driving time on 2 days exceeds 10 hours, so it is better to be more than 5 days.
In addition to shortening the time, reverse travel 318 can save a vehicle return fee and the price of vehicle rental. The cost of our vehicle this time is 5000+, so if you start from Chengdu, plus the vehicle return fee, at least the cost will be more than 1W.
Then let’s talk about why you choose to go to Tibet. I think everyone wants to go to Tibet once in their hearts, for the pure sky, for the colorful galaxy, for the pure heart on the pilgrimage, and for the poetry and poetry in their hearts. distance. Life will always overwhelm you. At this time, I will choose to pack my bags and leave my city to find my spiritual comfort.
It was also a temporary and impulsive decision for me to go to Tibet. The original plan was to go to Gannan or Chengdu, but because the price of air tickets generally rose near the departure, I accidentally got the price of flying to Chengdu to fly to Lhasa. By accident, I bought a ticket to Lhasa by myself. I didn't find my buddy until 2 days before departure.
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Subtotal of expenses: round-trip air ticket: 1500
Self-driving vehicles: 1000
Accommodation fee: 900
Meal cost: 600
Scenic spot tickets: 250
Other fees: 500
Total: 4750
Day1: Ningbo to Lhasa transfer to Xi'an
Day2: 06:05 Fly from Xi'an to Lhasa, Lhasa Potala Palace Day Tour
Day3: Lhasa - Lulang
Day4: Lulang - Medog
Day5: Medog - Basu
Day6: Basu - Litang
Day7: Litang - Chengdu
Day8: Chengdu one-day tour
Day9: go home
Preparations: Jackets, thick down jackets or coats (it is normal to have snow in summer on the Sichuan-Tibet line)
Drink Rhodiola and other anti-hyperreactive drugs early
change clothes
Sleeping bag (Because you have to spend the night at the airport on the first day, it’s for emergency use at zero hour. In fact, you don’t have to bring it. There are capsule hotels at the airport where you can spend the night, but the price of more than 100 is not willing to pay for 2-3 hours.)
If you want to go to border defense areas such as Shigatse, you must apply for a border defense certificate at the location in advance.
Make reservations in advance for the Potala Palace, Namtso and other attractions.
ID card, money! ! ! ! (this is too important)
In fact, I personally feel that there is nothing special to prepare for this trip except warm clothes. For altitude sickness, you don’t need to be too afraid, but you must also be in awe. Don’t be too lively when you feel that you are in good health after landing. No alcohol and "clap for love".
Self-driving vehicles:
Of course, the most important thing is to contact the vehicle for the self-driving tour in advance. I contacted the vehicle through a certain treasure in advance. At that time, the agreement was Prado 2700. The price was 550 a day (if you drive from Chengdu to Lhasa, it will take about 800 a day). The daily limit is 400 kilometers, and the normal Sichuan-Tibet line has a mileage of about 2,400 kilometers, which takes 6 days. The boss is very good and gave an extra 300 kilometers. When I actually picked up the car, the boss gave me a Prado 4500, which is obviously taller or not. The vehicle deposit is 1W yuan. Note: Before picking up the car, it is necessary to check the vehicle comprehensively, check small scratches, especially the chassis, take photos for archiving, and keep the driving license. Avoid disputes. Attachment: The vehicle fee for this trip is 550*5, and the fuel fee is 2300. The total is 5050, and it is only 1000 yuan for five people to share. Note that when the car is finally returned, a deposit of about 3,000 yuan will be withheld, and it will be returned after one month to avoid violations of regulations, and it will be returned on time in the end.
DAY1:
There are really too few routes in Ningbo, but many routes to Tibet and Xinjiang stop in Chongqing and Xi'an. Adding in the transit time is really a long process. After arriving in Xi'an at around 1:00 in the morning, I opened my sleeping bag on the carpet of the VIP waiting area at the airport for the night (the only use for sleeping bags).
DAY2:
On the plane at 6 o'clock in the morning, you can see the endless and endless snow-capped mountains through the window along the way. For us living in coastal areas, we can't feel the magnificence. We can only feel its magnificence when we are on the scene. , before the plane landed, I was already full of emotions. It was 9 o'clock in the morning when we arrived in Lhasa. Let me take a photo to commemorate the first time I set foot on the holy land of Tibet.
After getting off the plane, we went directly to the hotel, and booked the well-known Pingcuo Kangsang Hotel in Lhasa. The hotel has an oxygen generator, which can relieve urgent needs. There is even a room where you can see the Potala Palace from the bed. It is simply not too comfortable, and I can only think about it with a limited budget. The price of the standard room I booked through a certain fish is around 400 per night, which is not expensive considering the geographical location and supporting facilities. Of course, under the influence of the epidemic this year, I believe that friends can live at a lower price.
Because the tickets for the Potala Palace need to be reserved in advance, the companions who arrived in Lhasa one day in advance reported the group for the one-day tour of the Potala Palace. It happened that if someone in the group did not come, there would be a spare place to visit the Potala Palace on the same day. , 250 per person for the itinerary including the tour guide. (Tickets to the Potala Palace are 200 yuan) In the evening, I visited the Barkhor Street and the Jokhang Temple. I didn’t enter the Jokhang Temple. I sat at the gate, and you could feel the worshipers going around the Jokhang Temple clockwise. You can feel the power of that belief.
There was no altitude sickness on the first day, and the only feeling was that I couldn’t sleep at night and my skin was dry, so I should bring some toner or simple Dabao, which can effectively relieve the problem of dry skin. What's more, when I woke up the next day, I found bloodshot eyes in my nose, but everything else was fine.
DAY3:
Today is the official departure of self-driving 318. I drove out of downtown Lhasa at around 10 am, and had lunch at a place similar to Jiangxi Xiaochao on the side of the suburban road. Then fill up the car's oil, I added Shi 92 gasoline. Note: Many gas stations in Lhasa require you to provide ID cards, driving licenses and other documents. Of course, some gas stations do not need them, so bring everything you need before going out. The destination of the day is Bayi Town, Nyingchi. Because there is a highway from Lhasa to Ganoderma lucidum, it actually only takes 4 hours to get there. There are scenic spots such as the Yarlung Zangbo River Grand Canyon on the road (in fact, it seems that you just take a car and go to a viewing platform to see it) , we didn't go in, in fact, we didn't seem to go to the scenic spots that required tickets along the way. The real sights are all on the road. . . .
After arriving at Bayi Town at around 2 p.m., I decided to change today’s accommodation to Lulang Town (Lulang is a natural scenic spot located in Lulang Town, Bayi District, Nyingchi City, east of Bayi Town) because I felt it was too early. 70 kilometers. Lulang means "Dragon King Valley" and "the place where the gods live", and is known as the "natural oxygen bar" and "biological gene bank".) Therefore, I deliberately want to stay in the place where the gods live Back to "fairy". But in fact, the real reason for rushing is because at this point after climbing the pass of Sejila Mountain, you may be able to see Nanga Bawa Rizhao Jinshan after the sun goes down. This is what I want to see most during the whole 318 trip scenery. Although it is said that Namjagbarwa is a shy girl peak that is rare in ten times, it is difficult for people to have the opportunity to see its true face, but this does not stop me from yearning for the holy mountain.
At about 5:00 p.m., I climbed up to a position about 10 kilometers away from the pass of Sejila Mountain and encountered a traffic jam. The reason was that the road ahead was under construction, and the road was blocked for more than 3 hours. Watching the sun go down slowly, it was already 9:00 p.m. when we climbed the pass. Although the sunset in Tibet is relatively late, it was basically dark when we reached the pass. Arrive at Lulang town at 10:00 pm. Lulang is most famous for its Motuo stone pot chicken (the Motuo stone pot is artificially polished from Namjagbarwa soapstone). We found a restaurant called Veteran Stone The pot chicken shop actually tastes quite satisfactory, but you can’t miss it when you come here. The price is still a bit expensive. The five of us ate a total of about 600 yuan. Although it sounds not particularly expensive, it’s just a chicken pot after all~~~
The hotel is a hotel called Gioni Lotus that we temporarily looked for, and you can find it online. The price should be 280 per night including breakfast (breakfast is porridge and side dishes). The overall decoration of the room is still very Tibetan. The tea bar in the lobby is also very good. You can have a drink here when you have time at night. On that day, the waitresses at the homestay were drinking red wine very emotionally. Fortunately, they also shared a glass with me. Through chatting, I learned that the owner is from Zhejiang, but he was not in the store that day. In fact, it is a very happy thing to be lucky enough to open a homestay in this place where the gods live.
DAY4:
Because I missed Namjagbarwa last night, at 7 o'clock in the morning, I took my friends and returned to the pass of Sejila Mountain to explore Namjagbarwa. There are small scenic spots such as Lulang Linhai along the road. In fact, you can see related scenery in many places, but the location of the scenic spots is better. After arriving at the pass, the weather was not ideal. I stayed at the pass for more than two hours. The cloudy weather made it impossible for me to see the true face of Namjagbarwa. Perhaps this will be an important reason for me to come here again.
Back at the hotel around 10:00, pack up your luggage and set off. Today’s planned destination is Ranwu Lake. The scenery along the way will be much better than the first day. Various snow-capped mountains, rivers, and temples will make your eyes and cameras unable to stop. down. Along the way, you can see self-driving, motorcycling, cycling, hiking, and pilgrims. Especially the pilgrims made me feel admiration every time I saw them. Some knelt three times and kowtowed alone, and some went on the road with their wives and children. Their bodies are in hell, but their hearts are so pure. I also have a motorcycle myself, maybe I won’t be on the road yet, but I hope to have the opportunity to drive a 318 with a motorcycle by myself.
The more famous thing on the road is the former Tongmai natural danger: known as the "Tongmai Cemetery", which shows how dangerous this section of the road was at the time. Now we have no chance to walk it again. The Tongmai Bridge and related road sections have been repaired for many years. It has become a natural danger and a thoroughfare. Now we only need to pass through dozens of short tunnels to reach the Tongmai Bridge. After crossing the bridge, we are Tongmai. We had lunch in Tongmai, an ordinary roadside shop, the price is not expensive, we shop for 6-7 small dishes and it cost more than 200.
Arrived at Bomi County around 1:00pm, Bomi was the only intersection leading to Medog County at that time. I knew a long time ago that Medog County is the last county in China with roads. People need to climb many snow-capped mountains over 5,000 meters to get in and out of Bomi. The roads are extremely dangerous. What’s more, it’s so different, so I’m particularly impressed with Medog. Once upon a time, I also imagined the scene of crossing this road many times.
Before I set off, I checked that the Bomo Highway is closed during this time period. This road is closed most of the time every year. The mudslides in the rainy season, the avalanches in the snowy season, and other reasons lead to the opening of the road every year. Only 4 months or so.
But when I got here today, I couldn’t contain my inner yearning. Even if I couldn’t go to Medog, I still wanted to see the opening monument of the Bo-Mo Highway. Countless People’s Liberation Army sacrificed their lives for the construction of this highway. life.
The winding mountain road along the way from Bomi is not in good condition. The washboard road is about 30 kilometers away. If I didn’t drive a four-wheel drive off-road vehicle, I think I would have given up at the beginning of this washboard road. After driving through this section of the washboard road, you will be greeted by a plateau meadow, which suddenly makes your eyes shine, snow-capped mountains, meadows, pagodas, temples, and yaks. This scene and one thing completely shocked me. Forgive me for not being able to describe what I saw in words. . . The Opening Monument was nearby, but I didn't see it! ! ! It is precisely because I didn’t see it, so I am not reconciled. After the consent of my teammates, we passed through the Galongla Tunnel and continued to move forward. However, the other end of the two-kilometer tunnel is another scene, the road construction The Z-shaped continuous downhill and the muddy road are daunting. If you are an ordinary car, please turn back, you will get stuck on the road at any time and cannot move. After descending the slope, we came to the first checkpoint, where we still did not see the opening monument. Through inquiry, we learned that the road closure was postponed for half a month because of the college entrance examination at that time, which meant that we could go to Medog County. Looking at the map navigation showed that the journey time was less than 4 hours, and it was only about three o'clock at that time. The little friends resolutely decided to continue to Medog under the yearning for the scenery they saw on the plateau meadow just now. The checkpoint will ask everyone to register their ID card information, and then issue you a pass. You will be given a time limit, which is how long it will take you to arrive at the next checkpoint. If you arrive early, it means that you are speeding. Generally speaking The next checkpoint will let you wait in place and wait until the time is up before letting you go.
You will descend slowly from an altitude of more than 4,000. Along the way, you can feel the scenery from the high-altitude snow field slowly enter the virgin forest. There are dozens of wading sections on this road, and what impresses you most along the way is the various warning signs along the road: mudslide areas, avalanche areas, and leech areas, which will make you feel in awe of this road . Because of the frequent occurrence of mudslides and avalanches, the roads are often washed away, so the roads from the Galongla Pass are all mud-rock roads. In addition to being easy to repair, the mud-rock roads can provide better grip when the road is icy. The terrain is convenient for vehicles to pass.
The first traffic jam was because the road was washed away by mudslides. We had been driving for nearly 4 hours at that time, and the mobile phone had almost no signal. We barely caught the satellite signal and showed that we had only driven half of the distance. Obviously, the navigation showed that it would take 4 hours to arrive. At that time, it was close to collapse, and I really wanted to turn around and go back. Tongtong's only lady said that she had already arrived here and wanted to go in to have a look. Soon the road was repaired and we were stuck in traffic for half an hour. We continued on the road, and the second half of the journey was next to the Yarlung Zangbo River. You can wash your face on the Yarlung Zangbo River when you get off the bus at the nearest place, so it is very wise for us not to go to the Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon scenic spot. It was nearly 20 kilometers away at 8:00 p.m., and I thought that I might be able to reach Medog before it was completely dark. However, when a mud tank truck was under construction, vehicles could not pass through the narrow road. After waiting for more than an hour, we couldn't bear it anymore and came forward to communicate. Have a good attitude towards the local people and be friendly (I heard that local Dulong people like to kill people with poison, but this is rarely the case now). After some communication, the mud tank truck gave way to us. After waiting for a half Within hours, a total of 5 vehicles were blocked, which shows how deserted this road is. It was completely dark for the last 20 kilometers, and they were all advancing in the dark. Both people and cars had reached their limits: the psychology of being close to collapse, and the brake pads emitting white smoke. At that time, I was thinking of getting there quickly, sleeping in and fleeing this ghostly place tomorrow.
It was after 10 o'clock in the evening when we arrived in Medog County. It took nearly 9 hours to drive from Bomi to Medog. Fortunately, we bought some snacks such as highland barley cakes when we were in Tongmai, otherwise we might starve to death on the road. Ha ha. I thought it was a very dilapidated small village, but what I saw was a bustling and lively scene, various hotels with neon lights, a lively commercial street, and a lotus park where people relax, a feeling that makes you suddenly enlightened . All the unhappiness disappeared.
We had dinner at a restaurant on the commercial street. I can’t remember the name of the restaurant. The price is much more expensive than outside. Generally, a big dish is 100+. After all, many materials have to be transported in from outside. I stayed at the Lotus Hotel that day, and the standard room is 150 a night, which is really not expensive. . .
Note: Starting from May 1, 2020, Medog County will be charged when entering the city. The fee is 210 per person. The approximate toll location is the place where the first checkpoint is not reached after passing the downhill of the Galongla Tunnel. . In fact, the only big scenic spot in Medog is the big turning of Guoguotang. Other scenic spots like Jiefang Bridge and other scenic spots are all on the way. The most important thing is that Medog is a holy place for outdoor lovers. Come to Medog Mainly for pilgrimage and fulfillment of vows. If you don't feel this, then the ticket fee of nearly 1,000 yuan per car is still very expensive.
DAY5:
I got up in the morning and went to the market in Medog. It still has the characteristics of tropical regions, such as small plantains. Then go to Medog's most famous Guoguotang Big Turn. In the early morning, the Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon is shrouded in clouds and mist. Along the mountain road, there is a chain bridge, and beside it is an old and abandoned rattan bridge. Soon we came to the big corner of Guoguotang. It was raining lightly today, and the clouds and mists in the mountains could not disperse for a long time, so we couldn't take the whole picture. Going along the road, it is said that another road leading to Bayi Town is being repaired, and it should be repaired soon. At that time, there will be another road leading to Medog, and the mysterious lotus holy land will be covered by more people. people know.
The specialty of Medog is the stone pot. The price of an ordinary-sized stone pot is around 1,500, and the small ones are cheap. There are special couriers that can deliver them to your home. After all, such a thing is really hard to carry. I bought a teacup for 150 yuan.
In fact, Medog was supposed to stay for another day, but because of the itinerary and the lingering fear of the journey, he didn't stay longer. When I arrived at the Galongla Pass, I found that the Medog Highway Opening Monument was right next to it. Because I didn't find this, I had this unforgettable trip to Medog. We set off at 11:00 noon and left. The journey out was relatively smooth and arrived in Bomi in more than 5 hours. The altitude from Bomi to Ranwu Lake is not high, generally at 2,000 meters, but there are many glaciers on the road. The more famous one is Midui Glacier. The climate and geography of this location are very distinctive.
Arrive at Ranwu Lake in the afternoon. Opposite the lake is the snow-capped mountains. The scenery is still very beautiful. Because it was still early, I rushed to Basu County to stay. Basu is quite a large variety of hotels and guesthouses with rich choices and more choices, and the price is not expensive. You can live well within 200 yuan.
DAY6:
Today is a rush day. Starting from Basu, you will arrive at the 72nd turn of the Nujiang River soon. Domineering 4500 is really good at climbing hills. It is overtaken by various vehicles. If it is 2700, it is even more conceivable. Coupled with the sound of naturally aspirated breathing, it feels like it can't run even if it is just exerting effort.
Because of the gradual aesthetic fatigue, many scenery can no longer be seen, so I drove for 10 hours to reach Batang, it was already 9 o'clock in the evening, and I ate something on the side of the road. After eating, I found that the car parked on the side of the road was locked by the urban management. After contacting the urban management, they said that it was a fine of 300, which felt very expensive. The last partner cleverly said that I was also working in the relevant department, and then called their captain, and after a pleasant meal, they were fined 100 yuan. So friends should also pay attention to the phenomenon of random fines. After dinner, it feels too early to start driving again at 10 o'clock. The road from Batang to Litang is on the plateau, and the road condition is very good, the road is very straight, and the speed of the car will drive very fast, so friends should pay more attention Don't speed. It began to snow around 12 o'clock in the evening, and a car was driving at high speed on the snowy plateau, didn't it feel great?
It was 2 o'clock in the middle of the night when we arrived in Litang. Just find a hotel and sleep.
DAY7:
The altitude of Litang is relatively high. If you start from Chengdu, it is not recommended to live in Litang. It is easy to cause high reaction, but we have a relatively high altitude all the way out of Lhasa, and we have to adapt for a few days. So there is no discomfort in Litang.
From Litang, you can consider diverting to Daocheng Yading. Of course we didn't go, after all, we saw too many scenery along the way, Daocheng Yading was no longer attractive to us, passing through Xindu Bridge and Kangding all the way was just a short stop on the road. Arrive in Chengdu around 5:00 pm. I ate the famous Tan Yaxue hot pot, the taste is still very good, much better than the Tan Yaxue eaten in other regions, and the price will be much cheaper, 5 people spent a total of more than 300.
In the evening, I contacted the car rental company to return the car, and the staff came to check the condition of the car. I signed a car rental agreement because they work in Chengdu, and Lhasa just entrusted others to deliver the car to us. After the vehicle inspection, the deposit will be returned to us, leaving 3,000 illegal deposits. It was returned smoothly after a month.
DAY8:
Check in Chengdu, Kuanzhai Alley, Koi.
