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19 Days Nepal-China-Laos Self-Driving Tour from Tibet Gyirong to Yunnan Mohan
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Duration: 19 Days
Areas: Tibet, Yunnan
Itinerary: Gyirong–Mt Everest–Dingri–Shigatse–Lhasa–Nyingchi–Bomi–Ranwu–Zuogong–Mangkang–Deqin–Shangri-la–Lijiang–Dali–Jinghong–Mohan
Season: Whole Year
Difficulty: Moderate to Challenging
Highlights: Mt Everest, China Tropical Botanic Garden, Lijiang ancient town, Tiger Leaping Gorge, Dali ancient city, Shangri-la, Meili Snow mountain, Ranwu Lake, Nyingchi Basongcuo Lake, Lhasa Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Tashilunpo Monastery.
Travel Tips:
- Documentation: Ensure all vehicle and personal documentation, including driving permits, are in order.
- Weather: Be prepared for a wide range of weather conditions; pack accordingly.
- Altitude: The tour includes high-altitude areas; acclimatize properly to avoid altitude sickness.
- Navigation: Use reliable GPS or maps for accurate navigation.
- Local Customs: Respect local customs and traditions, especially in Tibetan areas.
- Cash: Keep cash handy for tolls, fuel, and emergencies.
Day by Day Itinerary
Nepal–Gyirong border
Enter china from Nepal today at Gyirong border port, and do procedures of entry.
Gyirong border – Gyirong County 80km
Depending on the progress of procedures, after finish, head to Gyirong County for staying overnight. We drive to Mt Everest from Gyirong via Dingri. Enjoy the sunset at Mt Everst foot and have an evening walk nearby. What a nice and wonderful experience, evening walking at the highest places of the world.
Gyirong County – Tingri 280km
Drive along the national road to Tingri. On the way, you can have a stop to enjoy the nice view of Peigu Co Lake.
Tingri – Everest Base Camp – Tingri 240km
Head to EBC, and visit the real roof of the World – Mt. Everest . All are asphalt roads but with bends. Overlooking the holy Mt. Everest, if you are lucky, can have clear vistas up a glacial valley to the sheer North Face. Enjoy the wonderful time there. After that, drive back to Tingri.
Tingri – Shigatse 250km
Early departure to Shigatse. Upon arrival, if still have time, then do part of procedure for Chinese temporary driving license and vehicle license.
Shigatse
Continue the procedure, if still have time, can go to visit Tashilhunpo Monastery. Tashilhunpo Monastery is the second important temple in Tibet, the seat of Panchen Lama and where their stupas located. And there is the largest bronze stadium of the Buddha in the world.
Shigatse—Gyantse—Lhasa 280k
Drive to Gyantse for the beautiful Pelkhor Chode Monastery and the fantastic fresco there, after that, drive towards Lhasa, on the way, visit the Yamdrok Lake which is one of the three holy lakes in Tibet , also can overlook Karuola Glacier. Enjoy the nice nature scenery along the way.
Lhasa
One day sightseeing in the holy city – Lhasa, Suggestion – the Potala Palace, the Jokhang Temple, the Barkhor Street etc.
Lhasa—Nyingchi 420km
Drive to Nyingchi, enjoy beautiful view on the road.
Nyingchi—Bomi—Ranwu 370kms
Most beautiful drivin
Ranwu—Zuogong 300km
If you are interested in, can go to Visit the beautiful Ranwu lake and the nearby rural villages. Ranwu lake is regarded as the heaven far from cities and commercial influence. After that, drive to Zuogong.
Zuogong – Deqin 390km
Long driving day but the natural scenery is very nice. Today, exit Tibet Autonomous Region and enter Yunnan province. Tonight, you can also choose to stay overnight around Feilai Temple, which is around 10km far from Deqin, in this way, if lucky, can enjoy the fantastic sunrise together with Mt. Kawa Karpo.
Deqin – Shangrila 165km
Drive to Shangri-la in the morning and visit at Shangri-la, such as the Songzanlin Temple which is named the small Potala Palace, and Dukezong Ancient Town, etc..
Shangri-la—Tiger leaping Gorge —Lijiang 185km
Drive to Lijiang today, on the way, if you are interested in, you can go to visit Tiger Leaping Gorge, which is known as the “First Gorge of the Yangtze River”.
Lijiang
Whole day relax and visit at Lijiang. Lijiang is one of the top 4 ancient cities in China and it is a colorful, romantic, ethnic and exotic ancient city.
Lijaing—Dali 170km
Drive towards Dali, on the way, you can go to Zhoucheng village to watch the traditional tie-dye technology. After that, drive along the lake side road (Erhai Lake) to Dali Ancient town. You can spend the rest of the day in Dali, where the minority Bai People reside in.
Dali – Lincang 325km
Drive to Lincang.
Lincang – Jinghong 310km
Keep driving to Pu’er, on the way, you will pass many Minority villages.
Jinghong – Mohan 270kms
Depart early today, directly to Mohan, and do the exit procedure, then head to Laos, and finish the driving in China.
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Travel Tips
Note 1, This itinerary may be a little tight for some guests who prefer to relaxed one. Considering both enjoyment and economical aspects, we try to make the tour full of visit and shows different things to you within a limited time. 2, If your tour is a customized one, you may tell us your need and we can adjust the itinerary for you according to your personal needs. 3, If you join the group, we need to consider all the guests’ need. If you have any question about the route and road condition and driving time, please contact us further more.
