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Across the Plateau: Chengdu to Lhasa

Trace G318 from Chengdu through Nyingchi to Lhasa with scenic stops and a locally supported road journey.

Across the Plateau: Chengdu to Lhasa

The journey

Trace G318 from Chengdu through Nyingchi to Lhasa with scenic stops and a locally supported road journey.

Journey highlights

  • Sichuan–Tibet Highway
  • Nyingchi
  • Lhasa
  • Namcha Barwa camp
  • Tibetan welcome meal

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.

  1. Day 1

    Arrive in Chengdu; pre-trip meeting

  2. Day 2

    Chengdu → G318 starting point → Erlang Tunnel → Luding Bridge → Kangding

  3. Day 3

    Kangding → snow-mountain viewpoint → Xinduqiao → Yajiang

  4. Day 4

    Yajiang → Litang → Batang

  5. Day 5

    Batang → Jinsha River → Markam → Rumei

  6. Day 6

    Rumei → Zuogong → Nujiang 72 Bends → Baxoi

  7. Day 7

    Baxoi → Renlongba Glacier → Bomi

  8. Day 8

    Bomi → Lulang → Nyingchi; confirm cultural dinner arrangements

  9. Day 9

    Nyingchi → Grand Canyon → Namcha Barwa camp → Lhasa

  10. Day 10

    Lhasa → Yamdrok Lake → Lhasa

  11. Day 11

    Potala Palace and free time in Lhasa

  12. Day 12

    Independent 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.

Language: English · 中文原文 / Chinese source

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