G317 National Highway: My 8-Day Self-Driving Travel Guide

🌄 15-day self-driving tour on G317 National Highway, breathtaking scenery all the way!✨ Starting from Chengdu, heading west, passing through Wenchuan, the magnificent mountains and rivers of Maerkang come into view.🏔️ The ingenious Dujiangyan, the thrilling Zhegu Mountain Tunnel, make one marvel at the craftsmanship of nature! Maerkang, at an altitude of 2641 meters, as the capital of Aba Prefecture, has a unique charm.😋 The second stop, we arrived at Jinchuan Guanyin Bridge, the serene and peaceful Guanyin Bodhisattva Temple, the sea of red houses at Seda Wuming Buddhist College, every step is a spiritual cleansing.🙏 In Luhuo, the water birds dance gracefully at Kasa Lake, the Tibetan culture in Ganzi County is mesmerizing, and the beauty of Yulong Lhatso and Que'er Mountain is unforgettable.🌊 On the way from Dege to Chamdo, the Jinsha River Bridge marks our official entry into Tibet. Chamdo is not only a transportation hub but also one of the birthplaces of Tibetan culture. Looking down from the bridge, feeling the surging river, one can sense the vicissitudes and changes of a thousand years.🌿 The peculiar landforms of Zizhu Temple, the highland meadows of Dingqing Leiwuqi, the magnificent scenery of Buga Snow Mountain, the three-colored lake of Puyu Village, every place is a miracle bestowed by nature.❄️ From Bianba to Naqu, if time permits, it is worth exploring the sacred Sapushan Mountain, which boasts stunning natural scenery and profound cultural heritage.⛰️ On the journey from Damxung to Lhasa, the blue lake of Namtso is as calm as a mirror, reflecting the blue sky and the white snow-capped mountains.🏞️ Along the way, temples, ancient villages, stone carvings, and other cultural landscapes emerge one after another, allowing people to deeply feel the historical depth and cultural charm of this land. G317 National Highway is not just a road, but a journey of the soul. Here, every moment is full of surprises and emotions.🚗