Midsummer has arrived, and the next three months will be filled with truly beautiful mountains and rivers belonging to China!
Whether it is the vast snow-capped mountains of the sanctuary, the grassland of the boundless source , the mysterious and gorgeous lakes and seas , or the pure temples of the secret realm ... they have all officially entered the peak period of their appearance.
At this time, self-driving is the best way to travel. Next, I will share five routes suitable for self-driving in mid-summer season. The beautiful scenery along the way is a paradise. July and August are the right time to start!
. Beautiful Yili · Xinjiang Pastoral Exploration
Self-driving route: Duku Highway→ Guozigou Da Bridge → Kalajun Grassland → Tekes Bagua City → Anjihai Grand Canyon
On this route, you will see endless snow-capped mountains, pastures and forests, coupled with the dots of cattle and sheep, blue sky and white clouds, which is enough to attract countless people to take a special flight.
1. Duku Highway
Duku Highway has the title of " China's most beautiful highway " . It is only open for 4 months a year (irregularly from June to October), and only cars with 7 seats or less are allowed to pass.
Duku Highway runs from Kuqa in southern Xinjiang to Dushanzi in northern Xinjiang, crossing the Tianshan Mountains , This year's , highway will open again on June 25, and there is no end to taking beautiful photos along the way.
The roadside in the southern section is full of Yadan and Danxia, which is particularly spectacular. As the altitude rises, you can see the endless snow-capped mountains, pastures and forests, plus the embellishments of cattle and sheep, blue sky and white clouds, which is not inferior to Switzerland.
2. Guozigou Bridge
Guozigou Bridge, as the first cable-stayed bridge and the first high bridge in Xinjiang, directly communicates Sailimu Lake going north and "China's Little Switzerland" Ili Valley going south.
The bridge body is integrated with the beautiful scenery of Guozigou, and will add another beautiful scenery to the Guozigou National Scenic Area. Along the way across the Guozigou Bridge, you will be able to take in the beautiful scenery of Northern Xinjiang.
3. Kalajun Grassland
Kalajun Kalajun Grassland is backed by towering snow-capped mountains. There are woods, sea of flowers and other landscapes on the grassland. The scenery is vast and beautiful. It is an excellent place for sightseeing photography. This is also the only way for many hiking enthusiasts. The grassland -September is full of green grass and all kinds of wild flowers bloom all over the mountains.
Kalajun in July and August will be a sea of flowers. Colorful flower clusters, white yurts dotted between them, flocks of flowing clouds scattered on the green carpet, and dark green primitive forests. It is simply a beautiful and exquisite scene. Picture scroll.
4. Tekes Bagua City
Tekes Bagua City is the only fully preserved Bagua City in the world. It is also a city without traffic lights .
Bagua City is in the shape of a radial circle, and the streets are laid out like a magical maze, with connected roads and connected streets. At the same time, Bagua City also has rich folk customs and beautiful natural scenery.
In addition, the Hui Food Street in the city can satisfy all your fantasies about Xinjiang cuisine !
5. Anjihai Grand Canyon
Anjihai Grand Canyon is not on the Duku Highway, but not far from Dushanzi.
This place does not look like the real world, but more like a modernist abstract painting. Standing on the edge of a cliff, it makes people shiver down their spines.
. Guizhou Ring Line
Self-driving route:
Guiyang → Qingyan Ancient Town → Anshun → Huangguoshu → Zhijin Cave → Zunyi → Fanjing Mountain → Zhenyuan Ancient Town → Xijiang Qian Hu Miaozhai →Libo→Guiyang
This Guizhou ring line can be called a panoramic landscape and style line. Whether it’s your first time coming to Guizhou or your nth time, this loop is perfect for you.
Because of this route connects the most beautiful scenery of Guizhou along the way:
In terms of natural landscape, there are China's largest waterfall Huangguoshu Falls , the miraculous workmanship of nature Zhijin Cave , and the City in the Sky Fanjing Mountain , photography paradise Jiabang terraces , the best karst landscape in China Libo , the world's largest telescope China Sky Eye ...
In terms of cultural and historical landscape, there are Red Memory Zunyi Meeting Site , More quiet than the ancient city of Phoenix Zhenyuan Ancient Town , China The largest Miao village Xijiang Thousand Households , The last gunman tribe Basha Miao Village ...
In addition, there are countless people called along the way. It has no name, but the beautiful scenery is definitely the most worthwhile self-driving route in Guizhou.
. Western Sichuan Small Ring Line
Self-driving route:
Siguniang Mountain → Danba → Bamei → Tagong → Xinduqiao → Gongga → Kowloon (the whole journey is 1152 kilometers)
Best time: to October
This route embodies the essence of Sichuan and Tibet . There is no shortage of beautiful scenery at every stop along the way, which will definitely make you hooked.
1. Siguniang Mountain
The holy mountain Siguniang Mountain, which echoes the "King of Shu Mountain" Gongga, is a high-altitude snow mountain known as the "Chinese Alps".
Siguniang Mountain contains "three ditches and one mountain" from west to east. Among them, Haizigou has clear seas. After entering the ditch, you can see Siguniang Mountain when you look up; Walking on the plank road passes by Dry Tree Beach , and then you can change horses to go to Red Rock Beach and Wooden Mule ; Shuangqiaogou is the easiest to visit, and the sightseeing car runs from beginning to end. Because of its short snow line and relatively low altitude, Siguniang Mountain is still a paradise for hiking enthusiasts.
2.Danba
Danba is known as "the most beautiful countryside in China".
There are Tibetan residential villages with Jiarong Tibetan characteristics - Jiaju Tibetan Village . There is an undeveloped Tibetan village famous for its charming autumn colors - Danling. There is one that has been rated as "China There are ancient blockhouses in Danba County called "Landscape Village", and there is also Mosca Village that lives an isolated life.
In addition, the scenery of the road from Damba to Bamei is beautiful. One section of the Yak Valley, known as the "natural bonsai", is about 40 kilometers long. In late autumn, you can see colorful forests all over the mountains.
3. Bamei
Bamei Town brings together all the scenery types on Sichuan-Tibet Line.
Huiyuan Temple is currently the highest-level temple in Tibetan areas. Large-scale festivals are held every June or November;
Moshi Park is an alpine stone forest landscape. You can drive to the entrance of the Stone Forest Valley. , and then walk along the wooden plank road, you can see the "mylonite forest". Looking down from the top of the mountain, you can see the majestic and majestic mountains.
4. Tagong
Tagong is a grassland town located at an altitude of 3,700 meters.
Every year from late June to early August, it is the most beautiful and lively season Tagong Grassland , and there is even a grand traditional horse racing meeting.
5. Xinduqiao
Xinduqiao is known as the "photographer's paradise". Its beauty lies in the 10-kilometer scenic corridor 2 kilometers east and west of Xinduqiao town. In July, the wild flowers all over the mountains and plains allow you to roam in a sea of flowers.
In addition, National Geographic recommends that the best viewing spot for viewing the King of Shushan - Gongga Mountain is in Xinduqiao.
6. Gongga
Gongga, known as the "King of Shu Mountain", is the highest peak in Sichuan Province. There are 145 ice peaks with an altitude of 5,000 to 6,000 meters around the main peak. The best views of the peaks are at the Yaha and Zimei passes.
7. Kowloon
Although Kowloon County is not big, it is clean and tidy, and its prosperity is eye-catching.
You can stop by Wu Xuhai which is 24 kilometers away from Kowloon. It is a land of lakes and mountains. It is good to climb up to overlook Haizi or soak in the wild hot springs at the foot of the snow-capped mountains.
. Inner Mongolia Dada Line
The Dada Line starts from Dali Lake in Inner Mongolia and ends at Ashatu Stone Forest at the southern end of Daxinganling . It is 135 kilometers long. It condenses the essence of Inner Mongolia's scenery along the way and is a real line. grassland road.
The scenery on both sides of the Dada line is typical of Inner Mongolia. On the endless Gongger grassland , groups of cattle, sheep and horses graze leisurely, and the curved river reflects the blue sky and white clouds.
In addition to the beautiful scenery, you can also see the quiet and pure Dalinoer Lake, the only original sand spruce found in the world, and the thick and rough Ashatu Stone Forest.
Self-driving Dada Line, recommends coming between June and August. Especially if you are used to the hustle and bustle of big cities, driving the Dada Line to completely relax is a great experience.
. Greater Shangri-La Loop · The most beautiful circle on the map of China
Self-driving route : Lijiang → Shangri-La → Benzilan → Xiangcheng → Daocheng Yading → Muli → Lugu Lake → Ninglang → Lijiang
Scenery along the way: Lijiang Ancient Town, Daocheng Ading, and Lugu Lake
This route connects many famous scenic spots in Sichuan, Yunnan and Tibet .
Along the way, whether it is Daocheng Aden or Lugu Lake, whether it is Shangri-La or Lijiang, whether it is Meili Snow Mountain or Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, they are all on this line.
Along the way, there are cliffs on one side and cliffs on the other. If you don't pay attention, you may be in catastrophe. Especially there is a long stretch of road that is not asphalt. Even experienced drivers who drive top-level off-road vehicles dare not go there easily!
No matter how beautiful the words are, they cannot describe the beauty and shock brought by these beautiful scenery.
Only by going there in person can you know how beautiful the scenery in the pictures is.
So, if conditions permit, take a self-driving trip!
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