Kunlun, Mount Kailash, Himalayan peaks, countless lakes, Guge Kingdom, border ports. High altitude, tough, SUV required,...

Xinjiang-Tibet Highway (G219) Yecheng-Ngari-Saga-Tingri-Shigatse-Lhasa

Also known as: Tibet East Line (Tingri) · Everest Line

Kunlun, Mount Kailash, Himalayan peaks, countless lakes, Guge Kingdom, border ports. High altitude, tough, SUV required, not for beginners

Highway route 19 days Tibet, Xinjiang 6-9月通车窗口期

Route Introduction

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Why This Route Exists Chinese text
The historical & geographical answer to why this route came to be
  • 昆仑、冈仁波齐、喜马拉雅雪山群，一错再错，古格王朝，边境口岸。
  • Kunlun, Mount Kailash, Himalayan peaks, countless lakes, Guge Kingdom, border ports.

At a Glance

Suggested days 19 days
Cities 6
Provinces Tibet, Xinjiang
Difficulty 🟠 Challenging
Best months 6-9月通车窗口期
Best for Great for history enthusiasts, Silk Road culture lovers, and photographers

Route Map Animated marker shows direction

🏙️ Yecheng 🏙️ Ngari 🏙️ Saga 🏙️ Tingri 🏙️ Shigatse 🏙️ Lhasa
Xinjiang-Tibet Highway (G219): Yecheng-Ngari-Saga-Tingri-Shigatse-Lhasa Ngari
Time Place / plan Category Duration Transfer Note
Day 1 Yecheng → Saga → Tingri → Shigatse → Lhasa
09:00 Ngari Sight 2Hour

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高海拔艰苦，必须SUV，不适合旅行新手。

Tips

High altitude, tough, SUV required, not for beginners
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