Sichuan-Tibet Highway, China's most popular self-driving route - Kangding to Yajiang section - 4K

National Highway G318 is a highway from Shanghai to Nyalam County, Tibet, referred to as the Shanghai-Nyalam Line. It is an ordinary national highway in China and one of the horizontal lines of China's national road network. It is a national highway covering East China, Central China and Southwest China. It starts in Huangpu District, Shanghai, and ends in Nyalam County, Shigatse City, Tibet Autonomous Region, with a total length of 5,476 kilometers. It passes through eight provincial-level administrative regions, including Shanghai, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Anhui, Hubei, Chongqing, Sichuan and Tibet. The G318 self-driving tour that people often talk about actually refers to the section of the highway from Kangding City, Sichuan Province to Lhasa City, Tibet Autonomous Region, with a total length of about 1,700 kilometers. This journey crosses a variety of landforms such as plateaus, canyons, rivers, grasslands, glaciers and forests, with stunning scenery. In particular, the more than ten mountains with an altitude of over 4,000 meters crossed along the way, as well as the three major rivers—the Jinsha River, Nujiang River and Lancang River—bring a shocking visual feast to travelers. The predecessor of this section of National Highway 318 was the Sichuan-Tibet Highway. Its construction started in 1950 and was jointly built by the 18th Army of the People's Liberation Army and migrant workers of all ethnic groups. During the construction, it was necessary to cross many high mountains and canyons and traverse uninhabited areas, making the construction extremely difficult. After decades of arduous efforts, this highway was finally completed and opened to traffic, becoming an important channel connecting the mainland and Tibet. The construction of the Sichuan-Tibet Highway overcame numerous difficulties and demonstrated the strong will and revolutionary spirit of the Chinese people. In recent years, with the continuous improvement of transportation infrastructure, the road conditions of National Highway 318 have been significantly improved. Many sections have been reconstructed, the road surface has become wider, and driving has become smoother. With the rise of tourism, more and more tourists choose to visit National Highway 318 by self-driving, cycling or even hiking. This not only drives the development of the local economy, but also promotes the exchange and dissemination of culture between western Sichuan and the Tibet Autonomous Region. In short, National Highway 318 is a road full of challenges and charm. Whether in terms of natural scenery or historical culture, it is worth exploring and experiencing for every traveler. Starting point: Kangding City, Sichuan Province End point: Yajiang County, Sichuan Province Distance: 139.8 kilometers Scenic spots along the way: Zheduo Mountain, Gongga Snow Mountain #ChinaStreetView #DrivingTourChina #ImmersiveDriving #4KDriving #SichuanTibetHighway #KangdingToYajiang #SelfDrivingRoute #SichuanTibetSection