Traveling from Kashgar, Xinjiang to Tibet, there are mainly two routes to choose from: the northern route and the southern route.?
The northern route starts from Kashgar, passing through Yecheng and Ritu to arrive in Lhasa, with a total length of approximately 2,800 kilometers and taking about 7-10 days.?
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Specific itineraries may include:?
Day 1: Departing from Kashgar, passing through Shufu County, Yecheng County.?
The following days: Continue onward, passing through Pishan County, crossing the Kunlun Mountains to arrive at Ritu, entering the Ngari Prefecture, passing through Shiquanhe and other places, ultimately arriving in Lhasa.?
Or a more detailed itinerary:?
D1: Kashgar – Kashgar Old City – Shache – Yecheng.?
D2 to D7: Passing through multiple passes and famous locations such as K2, Dahongliu Beach, Bangong Lake, Shiquanhe, the Guge Kingdom, and others, ultimately heading to Saga or near Xigaze.?
Subsequent: Departing from Xigaze to arrive in Lhasa.?
The southern route starts from Kashgar and passes through the Ngari Prefecture, ultimately reaching Lhasa, with a total length of approximately 2,700 kilometers and taking about 7 days.?
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Although the specific daily itinerary details of the southern route may not be as rich as those of the northern route, it is also a route that traverses magnificent natural scenery, passing through National Highway 318 and featuring attractions such as the Mount Kailash and Namtso Lake in Ngari Prefecture.?
In addition, there is a more detailed self-driving travel route that covers multiple specific locations and travel arrangements from Kashgar to Lhasa, such as passing through Yingjisha, Shache, Yecheng, Sanshili Yingfang, Dahongliu Beach, Shiquanhe, Zhada, Kangrinpoche, Saga, Everest Nature Reserve, Xigaze, and other places, ultimately arriving in Lhasa.?
Regardless of which route you choose, it is recommended to make adequate preparations beforehand, including understanding road conditions, preparing necessary equipment and medications, and preparing for possible altitude sickness, etc.?
. Meanwhile, the scenery and experiences along the way will be an unforgettable baptism for the soul.?