The journey
Travel the classic Sichuan–Tibet Highway via Daocheng Yading, Ranwu Lake, Lulang and the dramatic mountain roads of eastern Tibet.
Journey highlights
- Daocheng Yading
- Ranwu Lake
- Nujiang 72 Bends
- Sejila Pass
- Yamdrok Lake
- Potala Palace
- Five-person vehicle groups
Day-by-day itinerary
This English route outline follows the original Chinese product. Seasonal stops, travel connections and included services are confirmed in your written itinerary.
- Day 1
Arrive in Chengdu
- Day 2
Chengdu → Tianquan G318 service area → Kangding → Zheduo Pass → Xinduqiao
- Day 3
Xinduqiao → Yajiang → Litang → Tu’er Mountain → Haizi Mountain → Shangri-La Town
- Day 4
Explore Yading; overnight in Shangri-La Town
- Day 5
Shangri-La Town → Litang → Maoya Grassland → Sister Lakes → Jinsha River Bridge → Markam
- Day 6
Markam → Jueba Tunnel → Dongda Pass → Zuogong → Nujiang 72 Bends → Baxoi
- Day 7
Baxoi → Anjula Pass → Ranwu Lake → Midui Glacier → Bomi
- Day 8
Bomi → Guxiang Lake → Tongmai → Lulang → Sejila Pass and Namcha Barwa views → Nyingchi
- Day 9
Nyingchi → Lhasa along the expressway
- Day 10
Lhasa → Yamdrok Lake → Rituo Monastery → Lhasa
- Day 11
Potala Palace and free time in Lhasa; optional independent Jokhang and Barkhor visits
- Day 12
Departure from Lhasa
Questions about this itinerary
Is this a confirmed booking?
No. Send your dates and group size for availability and a written quote. A page view or email draft does not reserve a place.
Are all stops and tickets included?
The signed itinerary determines the included transport, accommodation, meals, entrance tickets and guide language. Weather, seasonal access and local arrangements can change the route.
Make it your own
Tell our Lhasa team your dates, party size, preferred hotels and guide-language needs. We’ll confirm the route, availability and a written quote for your travel arrangements.
Before you book
Check the final itinerary for accommodation, meals, entrance tickets, transfers, guide services and any optional activities. Specific services and upgrades depend on the package you choose.
Product reference: 252 · Original Chinese product ↗
