Accommodation Condition along Sichuan-Tibet Highway
It is a great challenge both physically and mentally to drive on the Sichuan-Tibet South Route. Hence, it is of vital importance to take good rest every day. You need to choose appropriate place for accommodation according to your itinerary. You shall book in advance in the peak seasons and consider warmer places in winter.
The prices of hotels range from RMB600 to 1000 during the peak seasons and 200-600 during slack seasons. There are also cheap youth hotels and guest houses, around 50-100 yuan. You’d better choose a hotel that enables you to have a good rest, given the exhausting journey you may have.
Recommended Accommodations of the 10 Days Tour on the Sichuan-Tibet South Route via G318 National Highway
D1:Chengdu- Ya'an- Luding Bridge- Kangding- Zheduo Mountain- Xinduqiao(450km;about 9 hrs’ driving)
Stay overnight at Xinduqiao Town
Xinduqiao provides hotels of similar prices. But the prices may double during the peak seasons, especially during the National Day holiday. The average altitude is over 3300 meters.
D2: Xinduqiao- Yajiang- Litang- Qingyanglin- Sangdui Grassland- Dacheng(400km; about 10 hrs’ driving)
Stay overnight at Daocheng
There are both luxury hotels and affordable guesthouses. Tourists have a great amount of choices. Please protect yourself from high altitude sickness, given the relatively high altitude in Daocheng(4000 meters).
D3: Daocheng - Pearl Sea - Xiannairi Mountain - Yading Village(120km; 3 hrs’ driving)
Stay overnight at Yading Scenic Area
There are hotels, guesthouses and inns in the scenic area. You can enjoy the starry sky at night and shoot beautiful pictures during the day.The average altitude is over 3900 meters.
D4: Yading Village - Chonggu Temple Meadow - Luorong Cattle Farm - Sacred Mountains - Five-color Lake - Pearl Sea - Luorong Cattle Farm - Daocheng(120km; 3 hrs’ driving)
Stay overnight at Daocheng
The same as D2
D5: Daocheng- Litang- Batang- Mangkang(420km; 9hrs’ driving)
Stay overnight at Mangkang
Please take anti-altitude drugs in advance lest you suffer from the high altitude sickness in the high-altitude areas.There are a lot of youth hotels, hotels, guesthouses and inns. The average altitude is 4317 meters.
D6: Mangkang - Zuogong - Bangda - Basu(360km; more than 8 hrs’ driving)
Stay overnight at Basu county
There are varied hotels and inns. The average altitude is 3260 meters.
D7: Basu- Ranwu- Laigu Glacier- Bomi(300km; 6 hrs’ driving)
Stay overnight at Bomi
The town is not too large, but it boats a lot of hotels and guesthouses. You’d better book a hotel that is away from G318 Highway in an attempt to avoid the noises. The average altitude is 2750 meters.
D8: Bomi- Tongmai- Lulang- Nyingchi(Bayi Town)(228km; 5 hrs’ driving)
Stay overnight in Nyingchi
There are varied hotels and inns in the downtown of Nyingchi City for you to choose. Remember to book in advance during the peak seasons. The average elevation there is 2900 meters.
D9: Nyingchi - Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon - Susong Village(93 km;2 hours’ driving)
Stay overnight at Suosong Village
There is a few luxury hotels, but many budget hotels and inns. The average altitude is 3171 meters.
D10: Suosong- Nyingchi-Lhasa(500km; 7 hrs’ driving)
Stay overnight in Lhasa
All kinds of hotels, guesthouses, inns stand on the streets in Lhasa, the capital city of Tibet. The average altitude in Lhasa is 3650 meters.
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