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Chengdu To Lhasa Road Trip: Scenic & Cultural Highlights

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Silk Road China Tour, Chengdu
mountains
alpine pastures
hot springs
Tibetan culture
road trip
historic sites
glacier
scenic views
temples
lakes
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16 attractions in China: Chengdu, Lhasa, Kangding, and 13 more. Every place is verified on Google Maps, featured in an Instagram post by Silk Road China Tour.

Chengdu

Chengdu

Place

• Starting point for the 10-day road trip to Lhasa


Lhasa

Lhasa

Place

• Endpoint of the 10-day road trip, known for its spiritual significance


Kangding

Kangding

Place

• Gateway to the Tibetan region of Sichuan


Zheduo Mountain

Zheduo Mountain

Mountain Peak
Mountain peak
star
4.7

• Cross this mountain pass at 4298 meters during your drive


Xinduqiaozhen

Xinduqiaozhen

Place

• Known as a photographer's paradise with stunning mountain views


Litang County

Litang County

Place

• Visit the world's largest traditional Tibetan village


Jinsha River

Jinsha River

River
River
star
4.4

• Marks the entry point into Tibet from Sichuan


Rakwa Tso

Rakwa Tso

Landmark
Landmark
star
4.1

• See the turquoise waters of the lake set against snow-capped mountains


米堆冰川

米堆冰川

Landmark
Landmark
star
4.4

• Walk up to an accessible ocean of ice


Lunang

Lunang

Place

• Experience snow mountains, dense forests, alpine pastures, and traditional Tibetan houses


Sejila National Forest Park

Sejila National Forest Park

Park
Park

• Pass over Sejila Mountain on the way to Nyingchi


Nyingchi

Nyingchi

Place

• Explore the area known as the 'Switzerland of Tibet'


Pagsum Co

Pagsum Co

Lake
Lake
star
4.4

• Admire this emerald lake nestled among snow-capped peaks


Potala Palace

Potala Palace

Historical Place
Historical place
star
4.8

• Visit the historic winter palace of the Dalai Lamas


Jokhang Temple

Jokhang Temple

Buddhist Temple
Buddhist temple
star
4.7

• Observe pilgrims performing traditional kowtows outside this sacred Buddhist temple


The First Bend of Nujiang River

The First Bend of Nujiang River

Landmark
Landmark
star
4.7

• Navigate the famous 72 switchbacks of the Nujiang Gorge

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