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Sichuan–Tibet G318 · 10 Days.

Travel overland from Chengdu through the G318 mountain corridor to Lhasa.

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Chengdu · Yajiang · Cuopu Valley area · Markam · Basu · Bomi · Nyingchi · Lhasa

Travel overland from Chengdu through the G318 mountain corridor to Lhasa.

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Day by day.

Arrive in Chengdu

Arrive in Chengdu and prepare for the overland journey.

Overnight · Chengdu

Chengdu to Yajiang

Drive via Kangding, the Zheduo corridor and Xinduqiao to Yajiang.

Kangding Xinduqiao

Overnight · Yajiang

Yajiang to Cuopu Valley

Continue via Litang and the Maoya grasslands towards the Cuopu Valley area.

Litang

Overnight · Cuopu Valley area

Cuopu Valley to Markam

Explore the Cuopu area if access permits, then cross into the Tibet Autonomous Region at Markam.

Markam

Overnight · Markam

Markam to Basu

A long mountain-drive day via Zuogong and the Nujiang bends to Basu.

Markam

Overnight · Basu

Ranwu Lake and Midui Glacier

Continue from Basu via Ranwu Lake and Midui Glacier to Bomi.

Ranwu Lake Midui Glacier

Overnight · Bomi

Bomi to Nyingchi

Travel through Lulang and the Sejila mountain area towards Nyingchi.

Lulang Forest Mount Namcha Barwa

Overnight · Nyingchi

Basum Tso to Lhasa

Visit Basum Tso and continue to Lhasa.

Basum Tso

Overnight · Lhasa

Lhasa landmarks

Visit Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street, subject to reservations and local guidance.

Potala Palace Jokhang Temple Barkhor

Overnight · Lhasa

Depart Lhasa

Transfer to the airport or railway station for your onward journey. Plan the departure time with your guide.

Onward travel

This 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.

The places behind the journey.

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