When it comes to classic self-driving routes, everyone must have their own answers in mind. This time, Hornet’s Nest and Redline, a Chevrolet explorer, collected 10 extreme roads in China for travelers. Some of these self-driving routes are very challenging, and they meet the most magnificent side of China between the cliffs; Some are relaxed and free, more suitable for the whole family to enjoy the fun of driving, each has its own characteristics and has the ultimate beauty ~
This strategy selected 10 routes in Gannan, Hainan and Guangxi 3 routes for you to introduce in detail, give the specific strategy and practical information of driving, at the same time, the following inventory of all 10 limit roads, for you to deeply plant the domestic driving this grass.
Gannan very sincere land | nine colors on the land to pursue the ultimate faith and nature
Photo: Gannan road map by Hornet’s Nest strategy editorial department
Map of route
Xining – Xiahe – Dibu – Tangke – Aba – Seda – Chengdu
Mileage driven
2,375 km
Route highlights
Travel through Qinghai, Gansu and Sichuan provinces under the stunning natural scenery and religious charm of Tibetan areas.
Labrang Temple
Labrang Monastery, located in Xiahe, was once the political and religious center of Gannan in history, and is still an important monastery of Tibetan Buddhism today, with a large scale. Labrang Temple is known as the world’s Tibetan-learning institution, which retains a good teaching system of Tibetan Buddhism. At the same time, travelers pay more attention to the “world’s longest meridian-turning corridor” here. The 3.5-kilometer-long corridor has more than 1,700 meridian-turning tubes, and it takes more than an hour to turn the next circle. Tanning Buddha Terrace is the best place to take a panoramic view of the temple. In the morning, you can watch the sunrise and get a panoramic view of the temple. Another highlight of Labrang Temple is the collection of cultural relics in the temple. Countless huge Buddha statues, murals, thangka, etc., are very shocking. The opening scene of “Thieves in the World” was shot here.
Practical Information
Admission: 40 yuan
Opening hours: 8:00-18:00
Location: 1 km west of Xiahe County
Zhagana
Zhagana in Tibetan means “stone box”, the whole mountain shape like a huge stone palace, and like a complete ancient city built by natural rock wall, common has “hall of hell” said. Sunlight under the white stone mountain painting magic, before entering the ga ga, you need to pass through three natural stone gate, stone gate living in the Tibetan tribe, Tibetan temple, residential, field and bed, stream level is rich, let here like a seclusion of peach blossom. The village in front of the mountain is built according to the mountain, surrounded by the mountain, like a fairyland in the mist, known as the “residence of the gods”; In recent years, 17 hiking routes have been developed around the mountain range, which is a fairyland where human beings and nature coexist in harmony.
Practical Information
Admission: 10 yuan for environmental protection
Location: Yiwa Township, Dibu County, Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Gansu Province
Aba Prefecture
Aba Prefecture has a variety of scenery, such as grasslands, snow-capped mountains, rivers, plateau topography, magnificent, complex landforms, valleys, constitute a unique geographical environment. Among them, Jiuzhaigou Valley, with its highly calcified lakes and other water features as highlights, and Huanglong Valley, famous for its “four wonders” of colorful pools, snow-covered mountains, gorges and forests, have long been famous. The first bend of the nine-curved Yellow River on the Ruoergai Grassland is a landscape representative of the upper reaches of the Yellow River. Overlooking the Yellow River winding on the vast grassland, it is very magnificent, which can be regarded as the “solemn mirage in the universe”. The best viewing platform can be found in the Suokezang Temple in Tangke Township.
Practical Information
Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area
Entrance Fee:
High season (April 1 – November 15) : 110 yuan;
Off season (other times) : 40 yuan
Huanglong Scenic Area
Entrance Fee:
Peak season (April 1 – November 15) : 200 yuan
Low season (November 16 – March 31):80 yuan
Ropeway: Up 80 yuan, down 40 yuan.
Opening hours: 8:00-18:00
The first bend of the Yellow River
Admission: 110 yuan; The insurance is 5 yuan. ; In addition, the observation deck elevator is 30 yuan
Opening hours: 8:30-18:00
Color star
Seda means “golden horse” in Tibetan. In addition to the vast grassland, lofty snow-covered mountains and dense lakes and marshes, Seda is more concerned about the high density of Tibetan Buddhist buildings here, among which the Larong Wuming Buddhist College, composed of tens of thousands of monk houses, occupies the whole hillside, and is the largest Buddhist college in the world.
Shooting the scenery of Seda is a project that travelers can not miss, among which the best plane seat is the panoramic platform at the end of the path on the west side of Tan Cheng, which is the most popular and the most difficult to grab, so you need to occupy a seat in advance; In addition, the top of the male monk’s house, the top of the bus station and other places are high quality seats that can overlook Seda from different angles.
Practical Information
Larong Wuming Buddhist College, Dongga Temple
Admission: Free
Opening hours: All day
Tips:
Driving route from Qinghai to Gannan and then to western Sichuan, the route is long, the autumn and winter climate is cold, all the way through the plateau, mountain road and other terrain, drivers need to have a certain degree of complex road driving experience; The requirements for self-driving vehicles are also relatively high. Choosing the Chevrolet Explorer with four-wheel drive function and many active safety configurations will make the self-driving journey more comfortable and at ease.
Island very soft land | around half a circle of Hainan mountains and seas love letter
Photo: Hainan road map by Hornet’s Nest strategy editorial department
Map of route
Haikou – Wenchang – Wanning – Sanya – Wuzhishan – Ding ‘an – Haikou
Mileage driven
667 km
Route highlights
Soft and relaxed driving route, enjoy the tropical style of Hainan’s original rainforest and blue coast.
Boundary Island
Located in the southeast sea of Hainan Island, Boundary Island is known as “Beauty Island”. Rich water sports and natural Marine ecology are very suitable for family travel and fun. In the Boundary Island, you can enjoy the water activities, including sea fishing, motor boating, paragliding and diving. Compared with other islands, Boundary Island has more advantages in natural scenery, providing a variety of ways to enjoy the beauty of the ocean from different angles. Boundary Island is the only place in China where you can experience the sightseeing submarine. The all-submersible sightseeing submarine on the island can take you to see the coral area under the sea, and you can also enjoy the underwater world without diving.
Practical Information
Ticket (including round-trip ticket) : 128 yuan
Opening hours: 7:30-17:30
Shimei Bay & Jiajing Island
Shimei Bay is composed of two crescent-shaped bays, with a 6km stretch of blue sea and silver beach surrounded by lush hillsides. Known as the most beautiful undeveloped bay in Hainan, it is also a great place to watch the sunset. The movie “If You Are the One 2” was shot on the beach of Kajing Island in Shimei Bay. Jiajing Island is a pristine uninhabited island, currently in an undeveloped state, where the coastline is very clear, starfish, sea cucumber and coral reefs can be seen everywhere; The coastline in the south of the island is steep and rocky, which is one of the best choices for fishing. After boarding the coral reef, you can also pick up shellfish, watch fish, catch crabs and other activities. It is a niche island very suitable for family travel.
Practical Information
Admission is free; Open all day
Kanai Island is not fully developed at present, the transportation is inconvenient, you can participate in the Kanai Island day tour project to go, the price is about 100-400.
Wuzhishan Rainforest
Wuzhishan Tropical Rainforest Scenic area is located in Shuiman Township at the foot of Wuzhishan City, Hainan Province. It has a strong tropical atmosphere and focuses on the typical landscape of tropical rainforest and tropical gully rainforest. The river is full of water through the whole scenic area, the scenery is very charming. In the scenic area, you can also overlook Wuzhishan Mountain in the sea of clouds, and enjoy the spectacular and lofty nature. Walking through the towering ancient trees and strange flowers and plants, and meeting the animals and plants in the tropical rain forest, is the only choice to feel the primitive and natural atmosphere of Hainan’s interior. After seeing the sea, walk in the mountains, and experience the multi-faceted Hainan at one time.
Practical Information
Admission: 50 yuan/person
Opening hours: 8:30-16:00
Haikou Qilou Old Street
Qilou Old Street is the most distinctive historical relic in Haikou. With a history of 700 years, its seemingly simple appearance has a mysterious color. Shophouses are mainly distributed in old districts such as Deshengsha Road, Zhongshan Road and Bo ‘ai Road, and are still a part of local residents’ life today. The shophouses on both sides of the street on Deshengsha Road are dominated by clothing and retail stores. Further in, you can see the Memorial Hall of Lady Xian of Lingnan. In addition to the heavy sense of history, the snack street is full of southern flavor of the special snacks are not to be missed. Another place in the old Qilou Street is Guoxin Bookstore at the mouth of Shuixiang, which was used as the scene of the ending paragraph of the movie Youth.
Practical Information
Admission is free and open all day
Tips:
The highway conditions in Hainan are high-quality and the driving comfort is high. The whole family will pay more attention to in-car technology and entertainment when traveling. Chevrolet Explorer Redline technology system is very convenient and easy to use, the new generation OnStar technology system can help drivers pre-start the vehicle and air conditioning before going out, to ensure the comfort of the driver and passenger ~
Southwest extremely secret land | people have not come to Guangxi karst secret territory
Map of route
Nanning – Chongzuo – Detian Falls – Baise – Leye Tiankeng Group – Tian ‘e – Nandan
Mileage driven
846 km
Route highlights
All over the route of karst sinkhole karst caves and southwest border cultural scenery.
Detian Transnational Waterfall
Detian Falls is a large waterfall across China and Vietnam. It is connected with the adjacent Banyo Falls in Vietnam. It is the first transnational waterfall in Asia and the fourth largest in the world. Compared with the famous Huangguoshu Waterfall, Detian Waterfall is more exquisite, the three-step waterfall form is majestic and spectacular, and the 70-meter-high drop makes you feel the full water vapor in the distance. It has also attracted many films and television dramas.
The best time to see Detian Falls is from July to November each year, during which there is plenty of rain and the water upstream of the falls is clear, which is even more beautiful against the background of karst mountains. Visitors can take a special bamboo raft to approach the waterfall and feel the shock and grandeur of its rushing down.
Practical Information
Ticket (including sightseeing bus) : 125 yuan
Opening hours: 7:00-18:00
Ming Shi Pastoral
Mingshi’s idylous mountains are beautiful, surrounded by creeks, and its karst landscape is known as little Guilin. It is one of the main shooting places for the TV drama The Journey of Flowers. In addition to enjoying the scenery of landscape and water, you can also go to the farmland here to enjoy the fresh and simple leisure time; Travelers can experience water sports such as rafting, which are common in karst landscapes, and blend in with the beauty and idyllic atmosphere of the region. The most famous scenic spot is the Mingshi River. When you swim in the river, you can watch the dragonflies circled the clear water, the songs of birds and the fragrance of flowers.
Practical Information
Admission: 120 yuan
Opening hours: 8:00-17:30
Leye Sinkhole Group
Known as the “World Sinkhole Museum”, Leye has many rare and strange sinkhole scenery. Karst sinkhole landforms are very concentrated, among the 26 sinkholes, Dashiwei, Dengjiatuo, Datuo, Chuangdong, Bai Dong, Shenmu, and La Dong are all world-class sinkhole landscapes. The Tai Shek Wai sinkhole cluster is the largest in the world. The three peaks in the east, south and west face each other. The unique terrain forms the unique “undersea cloud” of the sinkhole, and the mysterious Buddha light often appears, which is amazing. The cave bottom landform is rare and spectacular, growing so far the world’s largest underground primary forest.
Chuangdong Tiankeng is polygon-shaped and enclosed by six peaks. There is a karst cave on the southwest side that can reach the bottom of the pit, so it is named Chuangdong Tiankeng. Chuangdong Tiankeng is the largest sinkhole in Leye Tiankeng group, belonging to one of the six super large sinkholes in the world. Here set karst cave, underground river, light column and original forest in one, is the best choice for secluence.
Practical Information
Tin Hang Complex at Tai Shek Wai
Admission: 90 yuan
Opening hours: 8:00-17:00
A hole in the sky
Admission: 40 yuan
Opening hours: 8:00-17:00
Longtan Canyon Forest Park
Longtan Grand Canyon, Grand Canyon Rare Botanical Garden and other major scenic spots are located near Tian ‘e County, which is known as “the original forest park floating above the city”. The highlights are karst peak cluster and karst canyon landform, rich plant species and karst terrain organic integration, forming rich layers, attitude changes of stone mountain forest and original sub-forest. The Hongshui River runs through the Grand Canyon from northwest to southeast. The water is as clear as a mirror, and the mountains on both sides are magnificent. There is a viewing platform that can overlook the magnificent scenery of the canyon
Practical Information
Admission: 50 yuan
Opening hours: 8:30-17:30 (winter); 8:00-18:00 (Summer)
Tips:
The self-driving routes in Guangxi karst landform are mainly mountain roads, with tortuous and diverse terrain. Due to the particularity of mountain roads, self-driving car selection needs to pay more attention to the power and safety performance of the vehicle, and it is also necessary to be more familiar with the route before traveling. Choose the Chevy Explorer with 2.0T+9AT power system, with the slow descent function of steep mountain road, so that the mountain road driving is more safe and comfortable.
Take stock of the ultimate self-driving road
Tibetan areas are extremely high
Lhasa — Xigaze — Everest Base Camp — Saga-Xigaze
Seek out spectacular views of peaks above 8,000 metres, with Himalayan mountains and mirrory-level lakes on the way. The Potala Palace in Lhasa is the highest palace in the world and a symbol of Tibet, while the Jokhang Temple is a landmark of faith in Lhasa. Starting from Lhasa, we pass through Xigaze, Yamdrok Yongso, one of the three holy lakes, and Karora Glacier, and finally reach the base camp of Mount Qomolangma, and climb the viewing platform to see the full charm of the world’s highest peak. Finally go to Saga, in the natural and comfortable Pekucuo and the paradise like Jilong ditch to find seclusive Tibetan life, to Xigaze as the end of the experience of a Tibetan area of the highest beauty.
Yunnan is extremely wet
Xishuangbanna — Mojiang — Mengzi — Puzhehei
The highlights of this route are the hidden rainforests and the unique cultural customs of ethnic minorities. Xishuangbanna has natural “rainforest giants” with skywatching trees, as well as thrilling air corridors overlooking the entire spectacular rainforest. On the way to the Mojiang River, there are Wild elephant Valley, the only habitat of Asian elephants in China, and Nacoli Tea horse station, the origin of Pu ‘er tea. On the way to Mengzi, you can enjoy the Red River, a cross-border river system flowing to Vietnam, and see the grandeur of Yuanzu Terrace, “the most beautiful mountain sculpture in China”. Finally, we arrive at Puzhihei Village, the most hidden pastoral landscape in Yunnan, which retains the original appearance of Yi villages in karst terrain.
The extreme heat of the northwest
Urumqi – Turpan – Hami – Dunhuang
The highlights of the route are the wonders of Yadan Gobi and the remains of human civilization. Starting from Urumqi, we will first visit Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region