Hello everyone, the weather has been so muggy lately that I believe many of you, like me, just want to take a free and comfortable trip.
If you happen to have the same idea, then let's go for a drive together!
Away from the dry heat, through the green hills and water, through the car window, is a paved landscape: blowing the sea breeze on the beach, listening to the birdsong in the mountains, cool breeze under the snowy mountains, aimlessly moving forward in the grassland ......
On the road, it's like any surprise can happen, but only without fatigue and anxiety!
If you want to have a summer driving tour, then you may want to look at the 10 most beautiful driving lines recommended by Dachie, there is always one that makes you excited to want to go immediately!
1、National Highway 315
String the most extreme scenery in the northwest
National Highway 315, the loneliest and most spectacular scenic avenue in western China!
It does not have 318 general by thousands of car enthusiasts donkeys praise worship, and not like the Duku highway in the jungle has a super popular; it reveals the breath of desolation, by the donkeys given the name: the most lonely self-driving line.
Along the way, plateaus, lakes, snow-capped mountains, and the Gobi, all showing silence, loneliness, desolation, and majestic atmosphere, so shocking that one cannot help but ask: Is there such an extreme scenery on earth?
Along the way, you will encounter countless scenery that will screen your friends, including China's largest saltwater lake Qinghai Lake, the world's largest and most fantastical Yardan, the most stunning and spectacular Aiken Spring, the Chinese version of the Maldives that has exploded all over the Internet, and the most fantastic and pure Emerald Lake ......
Every frame, is a blockbuster!
It's like the heart is already far away before the body moves!
Recommended route: Xining → Qinghai Lake → Delingha → Dachaidan Emerald Lake → Dachaidan Water Yardan → Xitai Jinal Lake → Mars Highway No.1 → Lenghu Petroleum Town → Lenghu Mars Town → Oboliang → Monya Emerald Lake → Gauskul Lake → Monya Aiken Spring → Thousand Buddha Cliff
Warm tips: do not stand in the middle of the road to take pictures, this is a dangerous behavior!
2、Ili loop
Enjoy the most beautiful scenery of Xinjiang along the way
You don't know the size of China until you go to Xinjiang.
You don't know the beauty of Xinjiang until you visit Ili.
Dachie has a friend who set a goal at the beginning of the year: no travel in March, no travel in April, waiting for summer to go to Ili!
Because Ili in summer, green grass, flowers, cattle and sheep ...... is stunningly beautiful!
Especially if you take the Ili circuit once, it's so beautiful that you don't want to go home!
Along the way, the best of Ili's snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and small lakes come at you, and every glance is a mind-blowing blockbuster!
Along the way, you can also hit a number of well-known routes in the self-driving circle: Duku Highway, Yizhao Highway, Saiguo Highway, Xinjiang Provincial Highway 101, rich and exciting!
Recommended route (for reference only).
Day1：Urumqi-S101-Dushanzi-Jinghe County
Day2:: Jinghe-Sailimu Lake-Gozigou-Lavender Base-Kazanqi-Ining
Day3：Yining-Izhao Highway-Zhaosu Grassland-Zhaosu County
Day4: Zhaosu - Bagua City - Qiongqushi Terrace
Day5：Jungkushtai-Kalachun-Narathi
Day6：Nalati-Bayinbruck-Dokku Highway-Dushanzi
Day7：Dushanzi-Anjihai Grand Canyon-Dushanzi Grand Canyon-Urumqi:
3、Demar Highway
Comparable to 318, but also very close to the extreme
For those who love driving, there is probably no one who does not know about 318, but few people know about the Dema Highway.
This is a road that combines the magnificent beauty of 318 and the thrill of 219 in one, although not so famous, but has always retained the original extreme scenery.
From Delingha, Qinghai - Markang, Sichuan, a total of 1,061 km!
A road altitude of 3500 meters above sea level, through the snowy mountains, deserts, glaciers, no man's land ...... shock level burst.
There are parking and viewing bays along the way that are not available on other roads, and some sections are even open to motorcycles!
It is safe to say that if you are interested in the secret areas of Sichuan and Qinghai, you can take a trip to the Dema Highway.
Recommended route: Delingha - Xiangrid - Huashixia - Machin - Jiuzhi - Aba - Markang .
4、Anhui Martin Highway
Winding through the hinterland of the Dabie Mountains, Anhui Buncha
Deep in the Dabie Mountains of Anhui Province, there is a self-driving route that starts from the folk, the most essence of the route, known by the off-road circles as "Anhui Cuncha", also known as East China's "Tibetan Sky Road".
It has won the praise of everyone in the self-driving and off-road circles, and it is Martin Highway.
It spans the three borders of EY and Anhui, the western border of Anhui, starting from between Mahailing and Dingbu Old Street, all the way to Gubei Town.
More than 300 kilometers, all the way through the mountains and jungles, twists and turns, thrilling and exciting, allowing people to live the addiction of self-driving mountain roads.
It crosses the hinterland of Dabie Mountain and also penetrates into the hidden villages of high mountain valleys, farming fields, spread with tall horse-head walls and country dwellings all with tiled houses and landscape village houses.
It links a variety of pristine natural landscapes such as forests, waterfalls, streams and gorges, and when driving on this road, you can't help but stop for an hour every kilometer.
Don't go as far as Xinjiang or Tibet, you can have the ultimate self-driving experience in Anhui Martin Highway!
Recommended route: Dingbu Old Street, Jinzhai County, Lu'an City, Anhui Province - Mahailing Scenic Area - Qianping Village, Huashi Township - Lianping Village, Gubei Township - Songhe Village, Gubei Township
5、Guizhou-Guanxing Highway
Traveling through the sublime mountains and valleys of Guizhou
One of the most beautiful highways in Guizhou China's world-class highways - Guanxing Highway, known as one of the wonders of mankind! Hidden world-class scenery, but even many old drivers do not know!
It is only 160 kilometers long, but crosses 88 bridges and 13 tunnels, including the Beipanjiang River Bridge, which has won the reputation of being the tallest bridge in the world.
Along the way, you will encounter numerous canyon waterfalls: Huangguoshu Waterfall, Dishuiitan Waterfall, Damling River Grand Canyon, Maling River Grand Canyon, Huajiang Grand Canyon ......
Along the way, you will cross world-class bridges: the Guanxing Highway Beipanjiang Bridge, which set the highest bridge drop in Guizhou, and the Damling River Bridge, which won five world firsts, are all on the way.
This journey will take you all the way over the mountains and through the 10,000-peak forest made up of millions of peaks, which are majestic for thousands of miles, making it a unique view of Guizhou.
Recommended route: Guiyang → Anshun Huangguoshu Waterfall → Dishuiitan Waterfall → Damling River Bridge → Guanxing Highway → Xingyi Malinghe Grand Canyon → Wanfenglin (Malinghe Grand Canyon to 78 months water will be more)
6、Gannan line in northern Sichuan
Traveling through the sublime mountains and valleys of Guizhou
This is a place no less than Xinjiang or Tibet!
Along the way, you will encounter landscapes that you have never imagined: wetlands, grasslands, lakes, snow-capped mountains, canyons, forests...
Ruoergei grassland here is like a magnificent emerald set on the border of northwest Sichuan, known as "the oasis of the plateau of northwest Sichuan", is one of the three major wetlands in China.
The Labrang Monastery here is a representative of the monasteries in the Gannan region in terms of its grand scale and sublime status, with countless huge Buddha statues and various exquisite sculptures, murals and Dharma vessels enshrined in the courtyard, which are stunning.
The rare natural stone city of Zagana, where the mountains are so steep and scenic that it is like a stone palace on a grand scale.
Langmusi, known as "Little Switzerland of the East", is located at the border of Sichuan and Gansu provinces, where you can experience the magical experience of "crossing the province in one step".
The road that will take you to unveil the beauty of this secret place!
Recommended route: Chengdu - Songpan - Ruoerge - Tangke - Langmusi - Xiahe - Lintan - Diebe - Longnan - Chengdu
7、Qilian Mountain Loop
The most colorful route in summer
In July and August, the northwest will switch to paradise mode, beautiful as can be! And the Qilian Mountains Grand Circuit, Qinghai and Gansu's most outstanding beauty are here!
▲Menyuan rape flowers
Along the way, you will meet seven colors: the green of the mountains, the blue of the lake, the green of the grass, the white of the snow-capped mountains, the red of the Danxia, the gold of the rape flowers, and the yellow of the desert.
Along the way, you will also encounter the northwest essence of panoramic views: Qinghai Lake, Chaika Salt Lake, Emerald Lake, Qaidam Basin, Yardan landform, Danxia landform, Petroleum Town, Moon Spring of Mingsha Mountain, Qilian Mountain, Gangshika Snow Peak, Heiquan Reservoir, Qilian Grassland, Menyuan Sea of Flowers ......
Along the way, you will explore two major monuments: the "Oriental Art Treasure House" Mogao Caves and the "World's First Pass" Jiayuguan.
Recommended route: Xining - Qinghai Lake - Chaika Salt Lake - Emerald Lake - Dachaidan - Water Yardan - Petroleum Town - Mogao Grottoes - Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring - Guazhou - Jiayuguan - Zhangye Seven-color Danxia - Private Ranch - Qilian Mountain Grassland - Menyuan Sea of Flowers - Heiquan Reservoir - Xining
8、Shandong Jiaodong Peninsula Coastal Highway
Comfortable and livable Esplanade
There is never a shortage of beauty on the beautiful Jiaodong Peninsula!
Especially in summer, because of the sea breeze, there is also a little less heat here, only the blue sky and the warm sea!
It is also home to three stunning seaside cities: the romantic Qingdao, the ethereal Yantai, and the comfortable Weihai.
Here, you can embrace the sea, find a beach for sunbathing and an island for a few days along the 985.9 kilometers of coastline.
Here you can walk the streets and meet the red tiles and green trees, blue sea and blue sky ......
Here you open your heart, beer in one hand and seafood in the other ......
9、Hulunbuir Loop
Speeding through the most beautiful grasslands of China
When it comes to self-driving, how can we bypass the grasslands? And when it comes to grasslands, how can we not mention Hulunbeier? It is one of the four grasslands in the world, and in summer it becomes a paradise!
But what many people don't know is that this is another stunning self-driving route that is well known in self-driving circles, but less known to the average tourist.
It is the must-drive Hulunbeier Grand Circuit of this life!
Traveling among them, you will cross the most beautiful grassland in the world - Hulunbuir Grassland.
Here the beautiful scenery, water and grass, as beautiful as the dream of oil painting, with a photo can do wallpaper desktop.
During the trip, you will encounter the "No.1 wetland in Asia" Erguna Wetland and meet the mysterious and primitive Oroqen people deep in the Daxinganling Mountains.
You will also pass by the small border town of Manzhouli and the quiet and secluded Russian town of Murovai, which is surrounded by mountains and water.
You don't have to go abroad, you can enjoy Russia and Mongolia here!
Driving route: Hailar - Mozhigrad River - across the grassland - Erguna - Erguna Wetland - Oruguya Deer Tribe - Murove - Border Road - Heishanhead - Manchuria - Suva Square - Baerhu - Hailar
10、Inapan Highway
Comparable to Luya line, left hand heaven and right hand hell
Tao Cheng Yading, a place that has haunted countless people.
Previously, people usually departed here by direct flight or from Chengdu, thus missing out on this mysterious and charming scenic road, the Tao-Pan Highway (Sichuan Provincial Highway 216).
▲Daocheng Yading
Since it is not yet fully open to traffic, it is a self-driving route that cannot be found on the map, and only experienced and veteran drivers will dare to take on the challenge.
Compared with the Luya Line, which makes self-drivers crazy and frightened, the Inapan Highway is only better than that.
It starts from the sunny flower city of Panzhihua on the banks of the Jinsha River, travels north along the Daphan Highway all the way to the final Shangri-La in Muli, and then twists and turns all the way to Dacheng County.
Here, the beauty is real, the whole route strings together Panzhihua, Muli, Tao Cheng Aden ~ and it's the side less people see!
▲Murray Mana Chaikin
But the abuse, too, is real, and it spans almost the entire Trans Mountain.
One second you still think you are in a beautiful paradise, and the next second the road under your feet makes you feel like going to hell!
Left-hand crags and right-hand cliffs, mud, falling rocks, landslides ...... a little inattention will be lost, especially a long stretch of road is not an oil road, even in the top off-road old drivers are afraid to go easily!
▲Mengzi Grand Canyon
Uncle Car warmly reminds, without experienced veteran drivers with the team, do not rashly cross.
Recommended route: Panzhihua→Turnip River Waterfall→Gesara Main Scenic Area→Meiyu Town→Muli County→Inch Donghaizi→Muli Grand Temple→Mana Chajin→Bahang Pass→Gey Village→Harang Bridge→Mengzi Grand Canyon→Yading Shangri-La Town
Panzhihua→Muli County about 260 kilometers, estimated 6-7 hours (can navigate to take the Inapan Highway)
Muli County → Dacheng Yading about 260 kilometers is expected to 6-8 hours (some sections of the navigation can not be searched, route schematic ▼)
Seeing this, where would you most like to go for a drive? Or do you have your own private route, welcome to share with you!
