Arrive in Chengdu
Arrive in Chengdu and prepare for the overland journey.
Overnight · ChengduTravel overland from Chengdu through the G318 mountain corridor to Lhasa.
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Travel overland from Chengdu through the G318 mountain corridor to Lhasa.
Ask about this routeArrive in Chengdu and prepare for the overland journey.
Overnight · ChengduDrive via Kangding, the Zheduo corridor and Xinduqiao to Yajiang.
Kangding Xinduqiao
Overnight · YajiangContinue via Litang and the Maoya grasslands towards the Cuopu Valley area.
Litang
Overnight · Cuopu Valley areaExplore the Cuopu area if access permits, then cross into the Tibet Autonomous Region at Markam.
Markam
Overnight · MarkamA long mountain-drive day via Zuogong and the Nujiang bends to Basu.
Markam
Overnight · BasuContinue from Basu via Ranwu Lake and Midui Glacier to Bomi.
Ranwu Lake Midui Glacier
Overnight · BomiTravel through Lulang and the Sejila mountain area towards Nyingchi.
Lulang Forest Mount Namcha Barwa
Overnight · NyingchiVisit Basum Tso and continue to Lhasa.
Basum Tso
Overnight · LhasaVisit Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street, subject to reservations and local guidance.
Potala Palace Jokhang Temple Barkhor
Overnight · LhasaTransfer to the airport or railway station for your onward journey. Plan the departure time with your guide.
Onward travelThis is a planning outline from a supplied operator itinerary. The local qualified operator must confirm permits, current access, transport, guiding and accommodation before it can be offered. Several days have long drives; weather and road controls may change the order.