China
ExpertSichuan–Tibet Highway — Kangding to Markam via Litang, Batang, and the High Tibetan Plateau (G318 Central High Segment)
Roof of the world, no guardrails.
China
Overlanding Trails in Tibet Autonomous Region
Trails curated for overlanders in Tibet Autonomous Region.
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Gyantse Dzong — Fortress Citadel Overlooking the Pelkor Chode Valley
One of Tibet's best-preserved dzongs, this 14th-century hilltop fortress dominates Gyantse and the Friendship Highway corridor between Shigatse…
China
Tashi Delek Campground — Zhangmu / Dram Border Town Kathmandu Approach
The last proper sleep spot on the Tibetan side before the Nepal border descent — a rough but…
China
Friendship Highway — Tingri Plateau Open Valley Dispersed Camp
Raw, wind-scoured flats below Cho Oyu and Shishapangma where overlanders pull off the tarmac and sleep under the…
Bagmati Province
DifficultFriendship Highway — Lhasa to Kathmandu via Gyantse, Shigatse, and Tingri (Classic Full Traverse)
Earth's highest international highway.
China
ModerateTibetan Friendship Highway — Lhasa to Shigatse via Yamdrok Lake and Karo La Glacier
Glacier at the roadside. Turquoise lake below. 5,000 m up.
China
DifficultSichuan–Tibet Highway — Chengdu to Lhasa via the G318 High Altitude Corridor
The highest overland highway on the planet.
China
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.
China
DifficultSichuan–Tibet Highway — Batang to Markam via the Jinsha River Canyon and Tibetan Plateau Edge
Drop to the Yangtze, climb into Tibet.
China
ModerateTibetan Friendship Highway — Shigatse to Gyantse via Khamba La Pass and Yamdrok Lake
Turquoise lakes and glaciers at the top of the world.