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Enquire about this itinerarySichuan–Tibet Southern Route · Chengdu–Lhasa · 16 days
Tour codeSNOWLAND TRAVEL-008
Follow the G318 corridor through Kham towns, the Nujiang valley, Ranwu, Bomi and Nyingchi before Lhasa.
Important before booking
This route involves repeated high passes and long drives, not a low-altitude entry. Check every section for foreign nationals and other travel-document holders; independent self-driving is not promised. Construction, landslides or snow may require rerouting or extra nights.
Highlights
Kham heritage and Hengduan valleys; an adjustment day at Xinduqiao; road landscapes and local life, without an assumed Yading detour.
Discuss spring or autumn dates; review summer landslide and winter/spring snow risks before departure.
Daily itinerary
This local-start sample is not a confirmed departure. Health, permits, weather and roads take priority; daily driving and properties will be confirmed in the quote.
| Day | Route & visits | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrive in Chengdu, settle in and review documents, luggage and the road plan. | Chengdu |
| 2 | Drive via the Ya’an corridor to Kangding, with regular breaks and a short walk on arrival. | Kangding |
| 3 | Cross the Zheduo road pass towards Xinduqiao, keeping high stops brief and avoiding exertion. | Xinduqiao |
| 4 | Allow an adjustment and photography day; visit accessible Tagong areas only if well, with a hotel-rest option. | Xinduqiao |
| 5 | Travel via Litang to Batang, keeping the higher Litang stop brief and sightseeing gentle. | Batang |
| 6 | Enter Tibet towards Mangkang via the Jinsha corridor, presenting documents for your approved route and traveller status. | Mangkang |
| 7 | Continue to Zogang on winding mountain roads, choosing safe rest stops and limiting extra activities. | Zogang |
| 8 | Drive via Bangda and the Nujiang road bends to Baxoi; avoid stopping on unsafe shoulders for photographs. | Baxoi |
| 9 | Reach open Ranwu Lake viewpoints and adapt lakeshore walks to weather, ground and energy levels. | Ranwu |
| 10 | Follow the Parlung Tsangpo valley towards Bomi, enjoying forest landscapes without entering closed trails or glaciers. | Bomi |
| 11 | Keep a Bomi buffer day with accessible village or forest walks; blossoms are not promised outside their season. | Bomi |
| 12 | Continue via Tongmai, Lulang and the Sejila road pass to Nyingchi; mountain visibility depends on weather. | Nyingchi |
| 13 | Rest in Nyingchi with gentle Niyang Valley visits; choose a monastery or town stop according to energy. | Nyingchi |
| 14 | Travel to Lhasa; Basum Tso may be added if opening and road time allow, without forcing every stop into the day. | Lhasa |
| 15 | Arrange the Potala, Jokhang or Barkhor around reservations and adjust walking to your condition. | Lhasa |
| 16 | Finish with a Lhasa transfer; Tsang or Everest extensions require extra days and approvals. | Not included |
Stays, meals & price
Discuss four-star-class city stays; remote towns use locally available accommodation and may lack lifts or continuous hot water. Confirm properties, rooms, heating, bathrooms and eligibility in writing; official star ratings or international brands are not assumed.
Breakfast depends on the accommodation package; discuss local/Chinese lunches and dinners or simple road meals and list them daily in the quote. Explain vegetarian, halal and allergy needs early; complete exclusion of cross-contact is not guaranteed.
Request a date- and party-specific quote, optionally in CNY with indicative USD. Itemise local transport, guide, stays, admissions, meals and transfers; check flights, visas, insurance, personal costs and delays separately. No fixed fare or available seats are claimed.
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Requirements differ by nationality and document, including mainland, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and foreign travellers. Verify Chinese entry, Tibet and border-route approvals before committing. Report illness promptly, avoid further ascent while unwell and obtain medical assistance for severe or persistent symptoms.
Read the travel preparation guide →CDC · Travel to High Altitudes
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Sights along the journey
All tour prices exclude return flights between your point of origin and the local tour meeting and departure points. Air tickets are arranged and paid for separately.