Driving along China’s National Highway 318 from Chengdu to Lhasa is an unforgettable journey through dramatic landscapes. Covering over 2,000 km, it offers breathtaking views of snow-capped mountains, deep gorges, and Tibetan culture. It’s perfect for adventurous travelers seeking a once-in-a-lifetime road trip.
Included/Excluded
All accommodations.
All meals, drinks, and entrance fees for planned activities.
Airport/train station pickup and drop-off.
Vehicle rental fees, insurance (VOYAH Dreamer).
Temporary Chinese driving license.
Full support for vehicle selection, rental, deposit, insurance, and return.
All the process of the application and issuance of the Tibet Entry Permit.
International or domestic flights.
Vehicle charging/fuel, tolls.
Chinese tourist visa (travelers from countries not covered by China's visa-free policy are required to obtain their own visa prior to entry).
Drivers must be at least 21 years old.
Itinerary
Morning
Arrival
An airport pickup will be arranged for new arrivalstailored to their fight schedule ensuring a smoothand welcoming arrival Once you reach the hotelyou can check in and unwind, allowing you to relaxand recharge before your adventures begin.
Staff will assist guests with basic necessities,including obtaining a Chinese SlM card, registeringfor WeChat/Alipay,setting up AMAP(for navigation),currency exchange, etc
Dinner
Have dinner together in the evening.
Note: While China's EV charging infrastructure is the best in the worldthe planned route from Chengdu to Lhasa is not appropriate forpure electric vehicles. However, we will help you to arrange a hybrid or gasoline vehicle for the journey.
Morning
Temporary driver'slicense application
Our staff will assist new arrivals in obtainingtheir temporary driver's license quickly andeffciently,ensuring a smooth and hassle-freeexperience every step of the way.
Afternoon
Pick-up and Vehicle Familiarization
In the afternoon, guests will receive their assienecvehicle and the team will euide vou throueha full vehicle walkthrough This session willensure you're confdent and ready for thedriving portion of the trip ahead.
Evening
Workshop
The route from Sichuan to Tibet is complex andincludes major changes in elevation, During thisworkshop, our staff will provide you withimportant safety information.
All Day
Starting from Chengdu, pass through Tianquanand Luding, then follow the Chengdu-Ya'anExpressway and the Ya'an-Kangding Expresswayto reach Kangding.
After having lunch, cross the Zeduo Mountain, Pass through the photogenic Xinduqiao, and arrive at Ya'an County.
Driving reference: 411 km, 8 hours
Max altitude: 4298 meters
Altitude of accommodations: 2530 meters
All Day
Cross over Ga'erisi Mountain, enjoy the panoramic view of the Heavenly Road's 18 Bends at the observation deck, and gaze upon the "King of Sichuan Mountains"
---Mount Gongga.
Driving reference: 305 km, 8 hours
Max altitude: 4718 meters
Altitude of accommodations: 2580 meters
All Day
Cross the Jinsha River into Tibet, navigate thetreacherous "Haitong Valley" and "Jueba Mountain" with sharp bends and heavy traffc. Conquerthe Dongda Mountain Pass (5130m) the highest point on G318, while managing altitude adaptation.
Driving reference: 260 km, 8 hours
Max altitude: 5130 meters
Altitude of accommodations: 3800 meters
All Day
Witness the engineering marvel of Yela Mountain's"Highway Miracle", cross the roaring Nujiang River and explore Ranwu lake a glacial lake. Enter Bomi through lush forests and villages framed bysnow-capped peaks.
Driving reference: 415 km, 10 hours
Max altitude: 4658 meters
Altitude of accommodations: 2725 meters
All Day
Traverse the iconic Tongmai Bridge, hike in Gangxiang Forest (declared by National Geographic to be "China's Most Beautiful Forest"), and glimpse the sacred Namcha Barwa Peak (7.782m) from Serkyla Mountain Pass.
Driving reference: 230 km, 6 hours
Max altitude: 4720 meters
Altitude of accommodations: 2900 meters
All Day
Speed along the Linzhi-Lhasa Expressway with views of the Yarlung Tsangpo River.Enter Lhasa through traditional Tibetan villages nearMedrogungkar.
Driving reference: 401 km, 4 hours
Max altitude: 5013 meters
Altitude of accommodations: 3650 meters
All Day
Visit Yamdrok Lake turguoise waters surrounded by Himalayan peaks (4,441m).
Return to Lhasa for vehicle drop off
Driving reference: 114 km, 5 hours
Max altitude: 4998 meters
Altitude of accommodations: 3650 meters
All Day
Explore UNESCO sites like the Potala Palace and Barkhor Street.
Altitude of accommodations: 3650 meters
The airport drop-off service will be arranged according to your fight time.
