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11D9N Road Trip on China’s G318: From Minya Konka (Sichuan) to Tibet’s Alpine Eden

Starting from 

$2420/

per person
  • 11 Days / 10 Night
  • Max People : 24 pax
  • Chengdu-Lhasa

From Chengdu’s plains to Lhasa’s sacred heights—slash through the wild folds of the Hengduan Mountains. 

✅ Nature’s Grand Slam: Gongga Glacier, Nujiang 72 Bends, Ranwu Lake’s turquoise ice—every vista worthy of a National Geographic cover. 

✅ Culture Unlocked: Temple chants, Tibetan village smoke, nomadic pilgrimages—every step measures Tibetan civilization’s depth. 

✅ Road Pilgrimage: Conquer Dongda Pass at 5,130m—etch G318 milestones into your life’s map. 

Start your engine. Let G318’s hairpin turns shake off the ordinary, let sacred peaks’ winds reboot your soul.

Itineraries

  • Distance: 20 km
  • Travel Duration: 8
  • Accomodation: Chengdu Hotel
  • Meal: None

Today is the gathering day. We will arrange airport pick-up and transfer to the hotel. After check-in, enjoy free time. In the evening, a welcome dinner will be hosted.

Recommended activities: Explore Jinli Ancient Street, Wuhou Memorial Temple, Kuanzhai Alleys, or Chunxi Road (one of China’s top 10 commercial streets).

  • Distance: 430km
  • Travel Duration: 8
  • Accomodation: Xinduqiao Hotel
  • Meal: Breakfast

Morning：drive along the Chengdu-Ya’an Expressway through the Western Sichuan Plain and up the Dadu River Valley. Pass through Luding County (a red tourism city) to reach Kangding Town, marking the entry into the Tibetan cultural region. 

Afternoon：Continue to Cross over (cross) Zhedo Mountain Pass (the first high mountain on G318) for photos. Pass through Xinduqiao (3,300m), known as the "Photographer’s Corridor," a poetic paradise. Visit Yuzixi for 360° panoramic views of the Hengduan Mountains and swing facing Gongga Snow Mountain.

  • Distance: 310km
  • Travel Duration: 8
  • Accomodation: Litang Hotel
  • Meal: Breakfast

Morning：Drive through snowy peaks to Tagong Grassland, where the Muya Golden Pagoda and Yala Snow Mountain reflect each other. Explore the alien-like Moshi Park, a surreal inkstone geological landscape perfect for photos. 

Afternoon：Arrive inthe "Sky City"  Litang.Visit Letong Ancient Town (Renkang Ancient Street), named after the birthplace of the 7th Dalai Lama, Renkang Ancient House.



  • Distance: 200 km
  • Travel Duration: 8
  • Accomodation: Batang Hotel
  • Meal: Breakfast

Morning：En route, admire Mao Ya Prairie and stop at the iconic Sister Lakes (Twin Glacial Lakes). Enter Cuopu Valley: taste hot spring-boiled eggs at the entrance, experience "fish calling" at sacred Cuopu Lake, and photograph Zhajinjiabo Snow Mountain reflected in the water. Drone users can capture the turquoise twin lakes in the forest. 

Afternoon：Stay in Batang County.


  • Distance: 291 km
  • Travel Duration: 8
  • Accomodation: Zuo’gong Hotel
  • Meal: Breakfast

Morning：Cross the Jinsha River Bridge and the Sichuan-Tibet Border Crossing into Tibet. First stop: Mangkang County (3,780m), where the Jinsha, Lancang, and Nujiang Rivers run parallel. 

Afternoon：Overcome Dongda Mountain Pass (5,008m) and stay in Zuo’gong County, marking the midpoint of the G318 Sichuan-Tibet route. Rest and prepare for the Tibetan journey ahead.




  • Distance: 230 km
  • Travel Duration: 8
  • Accomodation: Rawu Lake Hotel
  • Meal: Breakfast

Morning：Pass through Bangda Grassland and cross Yela Mountain to reach the famous Nujiang River 72 Turns. View the Nujiang Grand Canyon and pass through Basu County ("Village at the Foot of Warrior Mountain").

Afternoon： Visit Rawu Lake, a young landslide lake with crystal-clear waters and snow mountain reflections. Stay near the lake.





  • Distance: 288km
  • Travel Duration: 8
  • Accomodation: Lulang Hotel
  • Meal: Breakfast、Dinner

Morning：Revisit Rawu Lake and its sister Amucuo Lake, a winding valley with rocky islets. Head to Gangyun Spruce Forest for a traditional Tibetan "Linka" picnic (outdoor leisure in a forest). 

Afternoon：Arrive at Lulang Town ("Switzerland of Tibet") and savor Tibetan Stone Pot Chicken – a nourishing dish made with a Motuo stone pot and free-range Local chicken (local chicken).





  • Distance: 420 km
  • Travel Duration: 8
  • Accomodation: Lhasa Hotel
  • Meal: Breakfast、Dinner

Morning：Cross Sejila Mountain Pass and visit Basongcuo Lake ("Green Water"), a paradise combining snow mountains, lakes, forests, and temples. Drive along the scenic Lhasa-Nyingchi Expressway (G318), following the Niyang River and passing through the Mila Mountain Tunnel. 

Afternoon：Arrive in Lhasa, the "City of Sunlight," and enjoy a celebration dinner.





  • Distance: 100km
  • Travel Duration: 8
  • Accomodation: Lhasa Hotel
  • Meal: Breakfast

Morning: Visit the Potala Palace, a landmark palace-fortress-monastery complex. Explore the Thousand Buddha Cliff, featuring 7th-century rock carvings.

Afternoon: Worship the 12-year-old Buddha statue at Jokhang Temple. Join a Barkhor Street Citywalk alongside pilgrims. Choose between a Thangka painting workshop or Tibetan incense-making experience (using cypress, musk, and sandalwood).








  • Distance: 10 km
  • Travel Duration: 8
  • Accomodation: Lhasa Hotel
  • Meal: Breakfast

Morning:

Begin at Tsepak Lhakhang (Zhaqi Temple), Tibet’s only temple dedicated to wealth deities. As a branch of Sera Monastery (Gelug school), it attracts both Tibetan and Han devotees who bring white liquor and khata scarves as offerings.

Explore Norbulingka, the “Summer Palace of Lhasa.” This UNESCO-listed Tibetan-style garden—the largest and most exquisite in Tibet—blends palaces, ceremonial courtyards, and ancient forests. Strolling through its three zones feels like navigating a meticulously crafted immersive RPG game map.

Afternoon:

Visit Sera Monastery, one of the Six Great Monasteries of the Gelug School. For centuries, it has been a hub for Buddhist philosophy. Witness the famed monastic debates (daily except weekends): monks in crimson robes clap, stomp, and engage in lively dialectics, their gestures echoing the collision of faith and intellect.








  • Distance: 60 km
  • Travel Duration: 8
  • Accomodation: None
  • Meal: Breakfast

Morning transfer to Lhasa Airport to conclude the journey. For extended trips, please notify us during registration.



Tour Cost

Hotel Type / Travel Time May-01 - May-31 Jun-01 - Jun-30 Jul-01 - Aug-20 Aug-01 - Oct-14
Economic Class (3-StarHotels) 2420 2435 2490 2490

Included and Excluded

  • Tibet travel permit and all other necessary permits to Tibet, and facilitate the application process for Chinese visas for tourists.
  • All entrance ticket fees for all tourist sites listed in the itinerary, as well as tickets for sightseeing vehicles within the scenic areas.
  • Knowledgeable English-speaking Tibetan local tour guide shared in your group (For prices of tour guides in other languages, please inquire);
  • All meals listed in the above itinerary;
  • Comfortable tourist vehicle according to the group size;
  • Comfortable Hotel Accommodations at 3-star standard. Upgrades are available for an additional fee. (Single room supplement required when not sharing the room);
  • Service Charge & Government Taxes;
  • Tourist accident/casualty insurance;
  • The additional services include portable oxygen, on-board medical oxygen, bottled mineral water, etc.

  • China Visa (If you need visa assistance services, feel free to contact us for more details.);
  • International flight to and out of China;
  • Domestic flight to Nyingchi and flight/train out of Lhasa (If you need us to book the domestic flight/train tickets, please contact us for the details.);
  • The ticket fees for tourist attractions not included in the itinerary;
  • Single Room Supplement: Hotels default to double occupancy with twin-bedded rooms. If you prefer a single room or room sharing isn't possible, a single room supplement is necessary. Please consult the travel consultant for specific pricing details；
  • Meals not specified in the itinerary; usually it costs about USD3-15 per person for one meal in TAR (Tibet Autonomous Region).
  • Tips for the guide and driver. If you are satisfied with their service, it is suggested to tip $7 (50 RMB) per day per person to be shared between the driver and the guide;
  • Other expenses caused by force majeure events (such as natural disasters, traffic control, loss of valuables, visa delays, flight delays or cancellations, etc.);
  • Personal expenses, like laundry, phone calls, snacks, soft drinks (please do your best to avoid alcoholic beverages during your Tibet trip), optional tour activities, etc.

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