Yunnan - Deqin - Meili Snow Mountain

Sichuan - Daocheng - Hongcaotan


Sichuan-Daocheng-Daocheng Yading Scenic Area-Chonggu Meadow

Sichuan-Kangding-Quanhuatan-Scenery along the way

Sichuan-Xinlong-Tsoka Lake


Sichuan - Dege - Queer Mountain

Sichuan-Dege-Xinluhai

Yunnan - Deqin - Feilai Temple - Meili Snow Mountain - Rizhao Golden Mountain

Tibet - Mangkang - Millennium Ancient Salt Fields

Sichuan - Daofu - Moshi Park


West Yunnan, the western part of Yunnan Province in my country, the main area is the Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture. It is located in the longitudinal valley of the Hengduan Mountains in the southern extension of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, adjacent to Myanmar. The Nujiang River has world-class tourism resources. The Nujiang River and the Dulong River flow through the high mountains and valleys in its territory. It is the main area of ​​the world-famous Nujiang Grand Canyon. There are Gaoligong Mountain and Biluo Snow Mountain on both sides. "One of the core areas of the world's natural heritage; Northwest Yunnan, the northwest of Yunnan Province in my country, the main area is Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, which is the only Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Yunnan Province. Here is the Shangri-La that the world longs for, and it is also the heartland of the World Natural Heritage "Three Parallel Rivers". The Lancang River and the Jinsha River run through the whole territory from north to south, forming a special landform of "snow mountains as the city and rivers as pools". It is a bright pearl on the Northwest Yunnan Plateau.

Sichuan - Deqin - Benzilan - Jinsha River Dawan

Sichuan - Daocheng - Daocheng Yading Scenic Area - Chonggu Temple

Sichuan-Kangding-Zimei Pass Observation Deck-Gongga Mountain

Sichuan-Daocheng-Daocheng Yading Scenic Area-Luorong Cattle Farm

Sichuan-Kangding-Quanhuatan

Tibet - Mangkang - Millennium Ancient Salt Fields

Yunnan-Deqin-Yubeng-Xiayubeng Village

Sichuan-Daocheng-Dianchuan New Travel Channel-Scenery along the way

Western Sichuan, the western part of Sichuan Province in my country, the main areas include Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture and so on. Located on the southeastern edge of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, bordering Tibet to the west, Qinghai to the east, and Yunnan to the north, it is the largest Tibetan area in Sichuan and the second largest in China. The territory has vast plateaus, rolling mountains and deep river valleys. There are famous mountains such as Gongga Mountain and major rivers such as Jinsha River, Dadu River and Yalong River. Snow-capped mountains, plateaus, canyons, grasslands, the natural scenery is colorful, the geographical environment is very unique, and the tourism resources are very rich.

Sichuan - Kangding - Yaha Pass Observation Deck - Gongga Mountain

Yunnan-Deqin-Lancang Meili Grand Canyon

Sichuan-Daocheng-Daocheng Yading Scenic Area-Milk Sea


Sichuan-Daocheng-Daocheng Yading Scenic Area-Chonggu Meadow

Sichuan-Xinlong-Tsoka Lake

Sichuan-Garze-Snow Road Section-Scenery along the way

Sichuan-Dege-317 National Highway-Scenery along the way

It is precisely because these places or regions are located in the border areas, remote areas and plateau areas of the motherland, they have been relatively closed for a long time, with inconvenient transportation and poor road conditions. In the past, it was not easy to travel there. In recent years, thanks to economic development and preferential policies, the infrastructure construction of these places or regions has also been significantly improved and upgraded, especially the development of roads, electricity, communications and hotels, which are closely related to tourism, has advanced by leaps and bounds. Travelers' visit here has laid the foundation and created conditions.

Yunnan-Deqin-Feilai Temple-Pearl Laka Observation Deck

Yunnan - Gongshan - Bingzhongluo

Sichuan - Daocheng - Daocheng Yading Scenic Area - Xiannairi Peak


Sichuan-Dege-Xinluhai

Yunnan-Deqin-Yubeng-Xiayubeng Village

Sichuan-Daocheng-Dianchuan New Travel Channel-Scenery along the way

Sichuan-Daocheng-Daocheng Yading Scenic Area-Luorong Cattle Farm


In October 2019, the self-driving tour in western Yunnan and western Sichuan departed from Shantou City, Guangdong Province on October 5th after intense preparations and full expectations. Pass through Yunan in Guangdong, Tianlin in Guangxi, Chuxiong and Baoshan in Yunnan, and start to travel to Lushui, Fugong, Gongshan and other places in Nujiang Prefecture in western Yunnan; then, take the newly opened "Degong Highway" from Gongshan Arriving in Deqin in Northwest Sichuan, we started a tour of Meili Snow Mountain, Yubeng, Balagezong and other places in Diqing Prefecture in Northwest Sichuan; Passage" to travel to Daocheng Yading, Litang, Seda and other places in Ganzi Prefecture, western Sichuan. In the end, they turned back to Xinduqiao and Kangding, passed through Leshan and Longchang to Guizhou Zunyi, Duyun and Guangxi Hezhou, and returned to Shantou, Guangdong on November 3. This journey took a total of 30 days, and the self-driving journey reached 8,550 kilometers.

Yunnan-Deqin-Feilai Temple-Pearl Laka Observation Deck

Sichuan-Daocheng-Daocheng Yading Scenic Area-Five Color Sea


Sichuan-Garze-Snow Road Section-Scenery along the way

Sichuan-Kangding-Quanhuatan

Yunnan - Shangri-La - Balagezong - Shangri-La Grand Canyon

Sichuan - Daofu - scenery along the way


Sichuan-Dege-Xinluhai


The main itinerary is as follows, as a reference for friends who want to travel in this area.

D1 October 5 (Saturday) Shantou - Yunan (640 km)

Accommodation: Vienna Hotel (Guangdong Yunfu Yunan Branch)

D2 October 6th (Sunday) Yunan-Tianlin (670km)

Accommodation: Tianlin Jinlong Hotel, No. 7, Xinshi Street, Leli Town, Tianlin County

D3 October 7th (Monday) Tianlin-Chuxiong (630km)

Tour: Yiren Ancient Town

Stay: Chuxiong Ancient Dian One Seal Hotel

D4 October 8 (Tuesday) Chuxiong-Baoshan (350 kilometers)

Tour: Yi Nationality October Solar Calendar Cultural Park, Baoshan Museum, Taibao Park, Yuhuang Pavilion, Wuhou Temple

Stay: Baoshan Fuying Hotel

D5 October 9 (Wednesday) Baoshan - Gaoligongshan Natural Park (Baoshan) - Lushui (120+170 total 290 kilometers)

Tour: Gaoligong Mountain Natural Park, the First Beach of Nu River, Liuku Town, Lushui County

Accommodation: Lavande Hotel (Lushui Branch)

D6 October 10th (Thursday) Lushui-Fugong (170km)

Tour: Nujiang Bathhouse Club (Denggeng Bathhouse), Nujiang Tiger Leaping Canyon, Jinmanyintan Scenic Spot, Feilai Stone, Laomuden Village, Laomuden Church, Zhiziluo Village, Biluo Snow Mountain

Stay: Fogong Canyon Pearl Hotel

D7 October 11 (Friday) Fugong-Gongshan-Dulongjiang (Gongshan) (100+90 total 190 kilometers)

Tour: Nujiang Grand Canyon, Stone Moon Observation Deck, Cikai Town, Gongshan County, Dulongjiang National Park: Dimpa Observation Deck, Shenshustump Observation Deck, Gaoligong Mountain Dulong River Road Tunnel (length 6.68 kilometers) , Dulongjiang Highway Observation Deck

Accommodation: Gongshan Dulongjiang Hotel

D8 October 12 (Saturday) Dulong River (Gongshan) (80km)

Sightseeing: Gaoligong Mountain National Nature Reserve, Dulongjiang Gorge, Qinlangdang Village, Hapang Waterfall (Moon Waterfall), Dulong Tattooed Women, Dulongjiang Township

live: ditto

D9 October 13 (Sunday) Dulongjiang (Gongshan) - Gongshan - Bingzhongluo (Gongshan) (90+50 total 140 kilometers)

Sightseeing: Nujiang First Bay Observation Deck, Bingzhongluo Observation Deck, Peach Blossom Island, Zala Tong Village

Accommodation: Gongshan Nuxia Hotel

D10 October 14 (Monday) Bingzhongluo (Gongshan) (60km)

Tour: Bingzhong Luochenwu, Shimenguan, Yunnan-Tibet junction, Qiunatong Nu Nationality Tourist Characteristic Village, Wuli Village Tea Horse Ancient Road, Wuli Nu Nationality Tourism Characteristic Village, Bingzhong Luo Town, Chongding Church

live: ditto

Yunnan - Deqin - Feilai Temple - Meili Snow Mountain - Rizhao Golden Mountain


Yunnan - Gongshan - Dulong River - scenery along the way

Sichuan-Daocheng-Daocheng Yading Scenic Area-Pearl Sea


Sichuan - Kangding - Yala Snow Mountain Observation Deck - Yala Snow Mountain

Sichuan-Xinlong-Cuoka Lake-Scenery along the way


Sichuan - Daocheng - Hongcaotan

Sichuan-Daocheng-Daocheng Yading Scenic Area-Little Squirrel

Sichuan-Daofu-Daofu Residential Houses

D11 October 15th (Tuesday) Bingzhongluo (Gongshan) - Deqin - Feilai Temple (Deqin) (170+20 total 190 kilometers)

Tour: Peacock Mountain Pass (3,882 meters above sea level), Shengping Town, Deqin County (3,250 meters above sea level), Meili Snow Mountain National Park (Meili Snow Mountain Scenic Area, Three Parallel Rivers World Natural Heritage), Feilai Temple Scenic Area (Feilai Temple National Forest Park), Feilai Temple Pearl Laka Observation Deck (3400 meters above sea level)

Accommodation: Tengyue Meili Snow Mountain Resort Hotel, Deqin

D12 October 16 (Wednesday) Feilai Temple (Deqin) - Xidang (Deqin) - Yubeng (Deqin) (40km)

Tour: Meili Snow Mountain (Rizhao Jinshan), Mingyong Glacier, Lancang River Meili Grand Canyon,

Yubeng Village Scenic Area: Xiayubeng Village (3050 meters above sea level), Shangyubeng Village (3150 meters above sea level)

Stay: Yubeng Village Yubeng Impression Boutique Inn

D13 October 17th (Thursday) Yubeng (Deqin) - Xidang (Deqin) - Yanjing Millennium Salt Field (Mangkang) - Feilai Temple (Deqin) (110+110 total 220 kilometers)

Tour: Lancang River Canyon, Yanjing Millennium Ancient Salt Field (2300 meters above sea level)

Accommodation: Tengyue Meili Snow Mountain Resort Hotel, Deqin

D14 October 18 (Friday) Feilai Temple (Deqin) - White Horse Snow Mountain Pass (Deqin) - Benzilan (Deqin) - Balagezong (Shangri-La) (55+35+40 total 130 kilometers)

Tour: Feilai Temple (3,400 meters above sea level), Wunongding Welcome Terrace Scenic Spot, Baima Snow Mountain Pass (4,292 meters above sea level), Baima Snow Mountain Nature Reserve, Baima Snow Mountain Alpine Rhododendron Forest, Three Parallel Rivers National Scenic Area, Jinsha River Canyon and Jinsha River Dawan (Moon Bay), Benzilan

Stay: Shangri-La Balagezong Tibetan Ecological Hotel

D15 October 19 (Saturday) Balagezong

Tour: Balagezong Scenic Area (Shangri-La Canyon National Park, 2700-4050 meters above sea level): Renma Post Road, Balazang Cultural Experience Center (Balazang Malakang), Echo Wall, Glass Plank Road Observation Deck, Millennium Ancient Village Ba La Village, Shangri-La Grand Canyon (Balagezong Canyon, Birong Canyon), Gangqu River, Tongtian Gorge, Millennium Bodhi Tree

live: ditto

D16 October 20 (Sunday) Balagezong (Shangri-La) - Benzilan (Deqin) - Shangri-La Town (Daocheng) (40+220 total 260 kilometers)

Tour: Qingde Pastoral Tibetan Village, Scenery along the way: plateau wetland, yak pasture, grassland protection area

Accommodation: Daocheng Yading Tule Boutique Hotel

D17 October 21 (Monday) Shangri-La Town (Daocheng) - Yading (Daocheng) (10km)

Tour: Yading Village (4,060 meters above sea level), Zhaguanbeng (3,850 meters above sea level), Luorong Cattle Farm (4,150 meters above sea level), Yangmaiyong Peak (5,958 meters above sea level), Milk Sea (4,600 meters above sea level), Five Colors Sea ( Altitude 4700 meters)

Stay: Daocheng Yading Zhaxi Kongshu Tibetan Culture Theme Hotel

D18 October 22 (Tuesday) Yading (Daocheng) - Shangri-La Town (Daocheng)

Tour: Chonggu Temple (3880 meters above sea level), Xiannairi Peak (6032 meters above sea level), Pearl Sea (Zhuoma Lacuo, 4100 meters above sea level), Chonggu Meadow (3900 meters above sea level), Shanuoduoji Peak (5958 meters above sea level) meters), Shangri-La Town (Riwa Township, 2900 meters above sea level)

Accommodation: Daocheng Yading Tule Boutique Hotel

D19 October 23 (Wednesday) Shangri-La Town (Daocheng) - Daocheng - Litang (70+160 total 230 kilometers)

Tour: Powa Mountain Pass (4513 meters above sea level), Riverside and Sera, Ten Thousand Mu Poplar Forest, Zunsheng Tower Forest (Daocheng White Tower), Hongcaotan (Redgrass Wetland Park), Sangdui Town, Daocheng Yading Airport ( 4411 meters above sea level), Haizishan Ancient Ice Cap (4410 meters above sea level), Haizishan Observation Deck (4518 meters above sea level), Haizishan Park of Sichuan Daocheng Yading Geopark, Rabbit Mountain Observation Deck (4696 meters above sea level), Maoya Grassland

Stay: Litang Cangyang Gyatso Love Song Hotel

D20 October 24th (Thursday) Litang-Cuoka Lake (Xinlong)-Xinlong (140+40 total 180 kilometers)

Tour: Litang County Gaocheng (4014 meters above sea level), Baita Park, Changqingqing Keer Temple (Litang Temple), Cuoka Lake Scenic Area (3900 meters above sea level)

Accommodation: Xinlong Yalong Bay Theme Hotel

Yunnan-Deqin-Baima Snow Mountain Pass-Scenery along the way

Sichuan-Kangding-Quanhuatan


Sichuan - Daocheng - Daocheng Yading Scenic Area - Xiannairi Peak


Sichuan-Daocheng-Daocheng Yading Scenic Spot-Climbers

Sichuan - Litang - scenery along the way

Yunnan - Gongshan - Bingzhongluo - Wuli Village

Sichuan - Daocheng - Shangri-La Town


D21 October 25th (Friday) Xinlong-Xinluhai (Dege)-Garze (210+100 total 310 kilometers)

Tour: Yalong River Canyon, Yalong Bay Observation Deck, Baili Highland Barley Gallery, Queer Mountain Glacier Observation Deck, Queer Mountain, Xinluhai (Yulong Lacuo) Scenic Area (4040 meters above sea level)

Accommodation: Ganzi Haotai Hotel

D22 October 26 (Saturday) Ganzi-Seda-(160km)

Tour: Ganzi Ancient Street (3390 meters above sea level), Nailong Mountain Pass (4850 meters above sea level), Seda Grassland (Golden Horse Grassland)

Accommodation: Seda Red Coral Hotel

D23 October 27th (Sunday) Sertar

Tour: Golden Horse Square (3880 meters above sea level), Gesar Cultural Museum

live: ditto

D24 October 28 (Monday) Seda - Luhuo - Daofu - Xinduqiao (Kangding) (140+70+150 total 360 kilometers)

Tour: Luhuo Xianshui River Wetland Park, Daofu Residential Houses, Longdeng Grassland, China Moshi Park Scenic Area (3,500 meters above sea level), Bamei Grassland, Tagong Grassland (3,780 meters above sea level), Yala Snow Mountain Observation Deck, Tagong temple

Accommodation: Xinduqiao Meiyu Hotel

D25 October 29 (Tuesday) Xinduqiao (Kangding) - Quanhuatan (Kangding) - Xinduqiao (Kangding) - Kangding (110+130+60 total 300 kilometers)

Tour: Xindu Bridge (3,630 meters above sea level), Calcified Slope, Yaha Pass Observation Deck (4,568 meters above sea level), Quanhua Beach (4,000 meters above sea level), Zimei Pass Observation Deck (4,558 meters above sea level), Gongga Mountain (7556 meters above sea level)

Accommodation: Kangding Xiyu Hotel

D26 October 30 (Wednesday) Kangding - Leshan - Jinkou River (Leshan) (240+130 total 370 kilometers)

car maintenance

Tour: Eight Immortals Cave Cruise, Leshan Giant Buddha

Accommodation: Leshan Jinrui Hotel (Leshan Jinkouhe Branch)

D27 October 31 (Thursday) Jinkou River (Leshan) - Emeishan (Emeishan) - Longchang (120+220 total 340 kilometers)

Tour: Railway Soldiers Museum, Dadu River Jinkou Grand Canyon Tourist Scenic Spot, Mount Emei Scenic Spot: World Famous Mountain Archway, Wannian Temple

Accommodation: Longchang Ximu Yiju Hotel

D28 November 1 (Friday) Longchang-Hailongtun (Zunyi)-Duyun (370+280 total 650 kilometers)

Tour: Longchang Beiguan Scenic Area, Nanguan Shipaifang Ancient Town, Hailongtun Scenic Area

Accommodation: Duyun Vienna International Hotel (Duyun Qishan Avenue Branch)

D29 November 2 (Saturday) Duyun - Huangyao Ancient Town (Zhaoping) (540 km)

Tour: Huangyao Ancient Town

Accommodation: Hezhou Vienna 3 Best Hotel (Huangyao Ancient Town)

D30 November 3rd (Sunday) Huangyao Ancient Town (Zhaoping) - Shantou (730km)

(Note: The above altitude data are all from relevant information on the Internet, and the data expressed are different, for reference only)

Sichuan - Kangding - Calcification slope

Sichuan-Daocheng-Daocheng Yading Scenic Area-Yangmai Yongfeng

Sichuan-Daocheng-Dianchuan New Travel Channel-Scenery along the way

Sichuan - Daofu - Moshi Park


Sichuan-Daocheng-Daocheng Yading Scenic Area-Pearl Sea

Sichuan-Kangding-Quanhuatan

Yunnan-Chuxiong-China Yi Nationality October Solar Calendar Cultural Park

Sichuan-Kangding-Sichuan-Tibet First Bridge-Dadu River Bridge

Yunnan-Gongshan-Nujiang First Bend

Yunnan-Fugong-Denggeng Bathhouse