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DifficultSichuan–Tibet Highway — Chengdu to Lhasa via the G318 High Altitude Corridor
The highest overland highway on the planet.
Overlanding Trails in China
Trails curated for overlanders in China.
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DifficultSichuan–Tibet Highway — Litang to Daocheng via the Tibetan Plateau High Spine (G318/G227)
The high road to the last Shangri-La.
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ExpertSichuan–Tibet Highway — Markam to Zuogong via Dongda La High Pass and Lancang River Canyon
Sea-level canyon to 5,000m pass in one gut-punch climb.
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ModerateSichuan–Tibet Highway — Ya’an to Kangding via Erlang Mountain and Luding Bridge
G318's violent opening act — gorges, history, altitude.
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DifficultSichuan–Tibet Highway — Batang to Markam via the Jinsha River Canyon and Tibetan Plateau Edge
Drop to the Yangtze, climb into Tibet.
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ModerateTibetan Friendship Highway — Shigatse to Gyantse via Khamba La Pass and Yamdrok Lake
Turquoise lakes and glaciers at the top of the world.
China
DifficultFengjie to Badong – Three Gorges Rim Road via Qiyao Mountain and the Yangtze Watershed Divide
Above China's drowned gorges, a forgotten ridge road waits.
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ModerateSichuan–Tibet Highway — Kangding to Litang via the Tibetan Plateau High Spine (G318)
G318: where China ends and Tibet begins.
China
ExpertSichuan–Tibet Highway South Route — Litang to Batang via the Tibetan Plateau High Corridor (G318)
High passes, yak country, and zero margin for error.
China
DifficultKarakoram Highway — Kashgar to Gilgit via Khunjerab Pass
Highest international highway on earth.