Xinjiang-Tibet of China: Driving on the World Highest Road
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Xinjiang-Tibet of China: Driving on the World Highest Road Map

Day 1

Torugart-Kashgar ( 230kms, ASL: 1290M)
Enter China, and deal with the related procedures at border. Then drive to Kashgar for rest procedures. We will prepare and help to process all the necessary paperwork.

Day 2

Kashgar   (ASL: 1290m)

Almost one day to deal with the process for both vehicles and drivers’ temporary license at related office which is about 40KM away. If good luck, guests can save time to visit around Kashgar

Day 3

Kashgar   (ASL: 1290m)

Visiting in Kashgar. Options-Local “Sunday”Market,Id kar Mosque, Apak Hoja Tomb etc.

Day 4

Kashgar-Yecheng
Drive along G219 for about 4-5 hours. Make supplement after arrival because Yecheng is the last big city before you arrive in Tibet.Please to buy enough necessary things.
260km │ National Road │1765m

Day 5

Yecheng-Maza
Drive along G219 to Maza and enjoy on the road. It may take you about 6-7 hours for getting there.
250km │ National Road │1700m

Day 6

Maza - Dahongliutan
Drive along G219 to Maza and enjoy on the road. Please note Dahongliutan is the last place which have accommodations before enter Tibet. Please prepare the suitable clothes (keep warm) and may be the suitable sleeping bags.
250km │ National Road │4200m

Day 7

Dahongliutan-Duoma 
Drive to cross over the Jieshandaban Pass-5600m. This is the most dangerous section in the Xinjiang-Tibet road. Be aware of the high altitude sick, don’t be too excited after getting down of the vehicle. Enter Tibet today. .
350km │ National Road │4280m

Day 8

Duoma-Rutog -Gar (Ali)
If you are interested in, you can have a stop to visit the beautiful Bangongcuo Lake which is near to Rutog, and then drive to Gar.
230km │ National Road │4350m

Day 9

Gar - Zhada - Mt. Kailash
Drive along G219 to Mt. Kailash via Zhada and enjoy on the road.Visit the famous Tuolin Temple and Guge Kingdom Ruins near Zhada,then drive to Mt. Kailash in the afternoon.
250km │ National Road │4200m

Day 10

Mt. Kailash    ASL: 5600m

Whole day visit around Mt. Kailash. It’s reputed as Asia most scared mountain rises from the Barkha plain like giant four-sided 6714m-highchorten

Day 11

Mt. Kailash-Manasarovar Lake

Drive a few to visit Manasarovar Lake, the holy lake of Tibet and which is near by Mt.Kailash. The altitude of Manasarovar is 4587m.

Day 12

Manasarovar Lake-Zhongba
We leave the holy mountains and lake continue drive to Zhongba along G219 Road.
320km │ National Road │5000m

Day 13

 Zhongba-Saga-Lhaze
Drive along G219 and experience the grand plateau. Stay overnight in Lhaze.
460km │ National Road │4100m

Day 14

Lhaze-Sagya-Shigatse
Drive along G318 to Sagya, visit the Sagya Monastery. Head to Shigatse,visit Tashilhunpo Monastery after arrival.
150km │ National Road │3840m

Travel in party of Superior Class
★★★★★
Deluxe Class
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Tourist Class
★★★
2-5 persons N
6-9 persons N
10 persons & above N
Single room Supplement N

Service included:

-All the paperwork needed: provincial ones,customs ones etc.
-Entry and exit process: CIQ, and other related institutes cost etc. 
-Temporary license/plate for both vehicle and driver.  
-Fluent English-speaking tour guide accompany the whole tour; 
-Tour Guide Transportation, accommodation, and meal both for preparation time and your traveling time.
-Necessary insurance for both vehicles and drivers.  
-Vehicle Deposit at the Custom of entry border.
 

Service excluded:

-Accommodations and meals for guests own. 
-All the entrance tickets. 
-Vehicle cost: The fuel, road toll, traffic accident compensation, repairing cost, spare part and parking etc. 
-Tips: If guests are satisfied with the tour guide, we suggest a group give guide tips about 150RMB-250RMB per day. 
-Personal expense: drinks, souvenir, and other personal charge.
 

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