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Good news!

　

In January this year

　

G345greenHaizaoduotill/extremelyG317 Xizang BaqingDuan highway

　

The whole line was completed and opened to traffic.

　

makeXining、ChengduarriveLhasaThe distance

　

Shortened respectively120Duoyu300Multi-kilometer

　

becomeQinghai、Sichuan(Province)To Xizang.

　

The nearest route to Tibet

　

The site was opened to traffic on January 5, 2024.

　

Tuyuan @ Xizang Daily

　

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G317,north sichuan tibet line

　

Everybody is familiar with each other.

　

But speaking ofG345, may be relatively strange.

　

In fact, it is the national highway network planning

　

A new articleEast-west trunk national highway

　

arise out ofJiangsu qieast, finallyTibet Naqu

　

whole lengthMore than 3000 kilometers

　

YejiG318later

　

Article 2 National highways entering Tibet from the eastern coast

　

On the map with almostParallel to G318Attitude

　

towardsQinghai-Tibet Plateauset out

　

Next, let’s take a look.

　

G345How wonderful it is!

　

Schematic diagram of G345 and G318 lines

　

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G345

　

East-west [new] passage into Tibet

　

We all knowG318Chinese’s Landscape Avenue is accompanied by the mysterious 30 North latitude line.

　

Just look up twice, and you will find.G318′ s sister highway——G345, perhaps you can also call it.Xindeguang boulevard.

　

Schematic diagram of national highway 345 bus

　

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It goes fromeastsea(Qidong) Go straight.The highest prefecture-level city in China.(Naqu), acrossThree terrain steps, afterYangtze-Huaihe Valley、Central Plains、northwest、Qinghai-Tibet PlateauFour geographical units.

　

Obviously, it belongs to the route to Tibet, but the G345 is too low-key, and now withCore sectionConnected, G345 can finally "turn over and sing"!

　

In 2023

　

Driving on the National Highway 345, the passing point is miscellaneous-

　

Self-driving geographical motorcade in Ansai Grand Canyon

　

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Westbound along the Yangtze River/

　

The story of national highway 345, from romantic"Enlighten my East Xinjiang"Here we go.

　

starteast, ranked among the top 100 counties and cities in China.21 ST place, say it is.The fastest growing city in China.Not too much, after all, more than 200 years ago, it was still a beach in Wang Yang.

　

Schematic diagram of Yangtze River section of National Highway 345

　

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"The spring breeze is ten miles along Yangzhou Road, and it is better to roll a bead curtain." Keep heading west, passsea gate、JingjiangWait, come all the way.Yangzhou.

　

In 286 BC,Wu Wang Fu Chaexcavatename of an ancient river(hán)ditch, buildHancheng; 33 years later,Chu HuaiwangBuilt on the basis of Han cityGuanglingFrom then on, there was Yangzhou.

　

Slender West Lake

　

Photography @ Zonggang

　

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Meet Tang Tang Huai Shui/

　

Leave the Yangtze River and enter.Huaihe river basinPass all the way.Jasmine flowerThe birthplace ofTianchang、Ming Taizu Zhu YuanzhangDelaojiaFengyang, comearea south of the Huai He River and north of the Chang Jiang River(Fengtai, Pan Ji).

　

Schematic diagram of Huaihe section of National Highway 345

　

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Western Han Dynasty (206 BC-25AD)Huainan Wang Liu AnIt is in Huainan.eight men mountainI wrote it downHuainanzi. In addition to writing books, he also inventedtofu~

　

The Book Shadow of Huainanzi

　

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Continue westbound and arrive at the location.name of a river(yǐnɡ)riverEdgeabundant(fù)sun.

　

Every May,Jieshou painted pottery culture ExpoOpening in Fuyang, if you just catch up, you can enjoy Fuyang’s intangible heritage."Jieshou painted pottery"and"Yingzhou Paper-cut"Yes.

　

Spring is getting stronger, in the Wulihu Wetland Park in Fuyang

　

Red plums are in full bloom, which is beautiful.

　

Tuyuan @ Fuyang News Comprehensive Channel

　

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This is the Central Plains/

　

enterCentral PlainsMeet first.Wugang. (hey? Is it related to Wuyang Iron and Steel Plant? )

　

It’s really relevant! In the 1970s, the country waswuyang countyBuilt aSteelmaking base, then set upWugang district, to1990It was formally establishedwugang city.

　

Schematic diagram of Zhongyuan section of National Highway 345

　

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Follow G345, pass bySilk road birthplace(one)Fangcheng, toNanzhaoVisit on Xinghua Mountain"Nanzhao Ape Man" Site, atXixiaVisit the earliest recorded in official history.Quyuanmiao.

　

Laojun Mountain, the main peak of Dengfuniu Mountain

　

Taoist buildings on the top of the mountain are called Jinding Taoist temples.

　

Legend has it that the old gentleman of Taishang cultivated immortality here.

　

Photography @ Reader Xiake Wang Song

　

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afterBeiyiRemaining veins of Qinling Mountains-800 LiFuniushanXixia, officially set foot on.The second step of China.

　

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Meet the small Jiangnan in the northwest/

　

Crossing the largest tributary of the Yangtze RiverHan riverenterShannan. Different from the heroic northern Shaanxi and Guanzhong, it is located.South of Qinling MountainsSouthern Shaanxi isa fine natural environment nurtures great talentsYes.

　

Schematic diagram of southern Shaanxi section of National Highway 345

　

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Here are our.National treasure panda, andConnecting Guanzhong Plain with Sichuan Basinof"Small Jiangnan in Shaanxi"Hanzhong city.

　

in those yearsZhuge LiangIs to putHanzhongasOccupy GuanzhongIt’s a pity that he didn’t get it all his life.

　

Guanzhong Plain, Hanzhong Basin and Sichuan Basin

　

Geographical location diagram

　

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Go west and you’ll get there.Gansu is the least northwest.The place-Longnan.

　

"If I had known there was Longnan, why should I go to Jiangnan?"Qinling Mountainsandminshan mountainMeet here,the Yangtze Riverandthe Yellow RiverIt is also lingering here, where nature sheds unparalleled magic and beauty.

　

Aerial photography is located in the ancient town of Qingmuchuan in Hanzhong at the junction of Shaanxi, Gansu and Sichuan provinces. Ye Guangcen’s novel "Qingmuchuan" and Sun Honglei’s TV series "A Generation of Lean Men" are all related to this place. Photography @ Zonggang

　

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Climbing Gannan Plateau/

　

someone says that"The Tibetan area is very big, and the most beautiful is in Gannan."But letZhouquWhat is famous is a world-famous shock.mud-rock flow.

　

Schematic diagram of Gannan Plateau in western Sichuan of National Highway 345

　

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Labrang Temple, the "World Tibetan Academy" in Gannan.

　

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Zhouqu is locatedLarge transverse edgeThe geological structure is fragile.Bailongjiangandthe Minjiang RiverMeet here and wash outValley fan landformThe debris flow is unstoppable from top to bottom.

　

On the way from Zhouqu to Diebu, the north will pass a place called Lazikou. When the Red Army was blocked at Lazikou during the Long March, Chairman Mao personally commanded and defeated the enemy to win, and opened the passage from Sichuan to Gansu, thus achieving the famous "Lazikou Campaign". Photography @ Yuan Jianxiong

　

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Follow G345.Diebu、Maqu, that beautifulZhaga（gǎ）that, is located in the overlapping.

　

If you go to Zhaga in person and look around.The towering and spectacular stone peaks with steep mountains.I believe you will immediately understand why in Tibetan, Zhaga means"stone box"Yes.

　

Joseph Charles Francis Rock, an American explorer, once commented on Zhagana: "I have never seen such beautiful scenery in my life. If the author of Genesis had seen the beautiful scenery of the overlapping parts, he would have put the birthplace of Adam and Eve here." Photography Readers Wuhan Midea Water Filters

　

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selfbayan harOriginatingthe Yellow RiverAll the way to the southeast, toMaquTime-affected by northern SichuanThe Aemye Ma-chhen RangeBlock, then turn around and flow to the northwest, forming a 180-degree"The first bay of the Yellow River in the world".

　

Self-driving animaqing mountain

　

Photography @VIP readers professional rookie

　

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Known as "the first bridge of the Yellow River in the world"

　

Maqu Yellow River Bridge at sunrise

　

Photography @VIP Reader ·Tiger Lu

　

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Abundant water resources also make Maqu spread all over.Wetland swamp, in those daysThe Red Army marched across the grassland.When I was in this area, I suffered a lot.

　

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G345

　

Continue to write a new chapter in Tibet

　

G345 all the way fromJiangsu QidongSet out, passAnhui (Province)、Henan(Province)、Shanxi(Province)、GansuWith the elevation rising all the way, I finally came to Damei.Qinghai.

　

In Qinghai, G345 stretches for about.1030 km, becomeG317Added to the north, but alsoQinghai provinceespeciallyQingnan areacontactGansu、Sichuan(Province)、XizangImportant traffic routes.

　

Schematic diagram of G345 and connecting highway into Tibet

　

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And as mentioned at the beginning of the article,G345 Qinghai Zaduotill/extremelyG317 Xizang BaqingstageProvincial boundary highwayOpen to traffic, has become the Qinghai-Tibet two provinces.“Bridge ties "Let self-drivers have more route choices.

　

leaveMaqu, then we will pass.Kuji、Dari, overbayan har, fromShiquLet’s start a journey to explore history, culture and natural scenery together!

　

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Crossing Kangba Tibetan area/

　

at the mention ofKangbaMany friends will first think of Kangba’s high-value handsome guys and beautiful women. (In the small series of anthomaniac …)

　

Schematic diagram of geographical division of three Tibetan areas in China

　

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The general scope of Kangba includesSichuan Ganzi、Aba,Xizang Changdu,Yunnan DiqingandYushu prefecture, QinghaiAnd other regions. That is, when you enter the stone canal, you are already in Kangba Tibetan area.

　

Ganzi Kangba Tibetan Opera

　

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When it comes to the mysterious Kangba culture, it is inevitable.Sanjiangyuan.

　

originate fromYushu prefectureofthe Yellow River、the Yangtze River、Lancang RiverThe three rivers are constantly flowing, and together they have created one spectacle after another on this land of Kangba. (Click here to learn about 2024 exploring the self-driving activities of Sanjiangyuan)

　

In 2023, in the activities of exploring the source of the Three Rivers,

　

We walked to the south source of the Yangtze River.

　

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Crossing the pass on the road

　

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The team members took a group photo at the source of Lancang River.

　

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The lion in the hearts of TibetansGesaErwangIt is arrival in Kangba, a place suitable for horses to drive.

　

And what we are familiar with.Gongga Snow Mountain、Daocheng Yading、Shangri-LaAnd so on, all belong to Kangba.

　

Gongga Shenshan

　

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existShiquYou can also go and see that strange one.Songgemani Stone Jingcheng.

　

There are many mani heaps, but there is only one mani city. This one keepsMillenniumlongDemani cityWithout any frame support., completely made of stacked pieces of stone.

　

Moreover, due to the excessive stacking of Mani stones, the underground part of Shicheng has been as high as the ground.

　

Songgemani Stone Jingcheng

　

Tuyuan tianxia

　

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Recalling the sacred land of Fantong in Tang Dynasty/

　

Entering Xizang along G345, the first thing I met wasEucalyptus. Yushu,Tanggula ShanStretching south,Kekexili, mt、bayan harAcross the northern margin.

　

New Yushu after Nirvana Rebirth

　

Tuyuan @ Yushu Xuebao Travel Agency

　

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Snow-capped glaciers gather here, there are prairies where goshawks soar freely, there are Princess Wencheng temples … and, of course, there are amiable ones.Director of online celebrity Asha Yonghong!

　

August 31, 2020

　

"China Self-driving Geography" signed a contract with Yushu Wenlv

　

Quanzhou self-driving travel strategy strategic cooperation agreement

　

Old Wolf (left) and Director Asha Yonghong (right)

　

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The 2018 roof of the world Ultimate Cross-country Rally starts from Yushu.

　

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G345 is also connected here.G214.

　

More than 1300 years ago,Princess WenchengfromChang’an(Xi ‘an), came to the starting point of G214.Xining, she walked behind and the road to travel, isTangfan Trackway.

　

Yushu Wencheng Princess Temple

　

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This ancient road is alsoTang dynastysinceConnecting the Central Plains and TibetofImportant traffic corridor.

　

White clouds and pale dogs, the old daysHuangtu roadHas already becomeblacktopWe also have the opportunity to retrace the princess’s long-distance marriage and pursue the traces of history.

　

Click here to read "Jade enters Sichuan and jade leaves Sichuan".

　

Tang Fan Ancient Road and G318 Self-driving Road Book

　

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fromEucalyptustoZaduoContinue to drive on the road of G345.

　

In the past, people who entered Tibet from Qinghai generally chose better road conditions.G109Qingzang highway. But now you can choose another one.Closer and fasterThe new route.

　

Scenery along the Qinghai-Tibet line

　

Photography @VIP Reader Explorer Dapeng

　

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That is, byTangfan Trackway、G345、G317The route to Tibet (Xining-Yushu-Zaduo-Baqing-Naqu). Compared with the Qinghai-Tibet Highway, the distance is shortened.More than 120 kilometers!

　

Move out of this road map again

　

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In addition,Heteropoly-Baqing-DingqingThe small loop formed can also let you experience it at the same time.Self-driving scenery of two national highways, for exampleBujia Snow Mountain Glacierandzizhu templeWait.

　

zizhu temple

　

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Challenge the eighth line into Tibet/

　

If you want to challenge the more extreme off-road driving, then fromZaduoContinue along G345, atChawula p.cross (a mountain)Tanggula Shan.

　

Starting from Zaduo, all the way through.Duojia village、Jienai villageWait, arriveChadan town. The north of here is continuousRuowulong、Chamai gencaiSnow Mountain, the south is famous.Dangqu wetland.

　

Zaduo county

　

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leaveChadan townIt’s going up the mountain again, and the altitude is basically there.4500 metersAbove.

　

Due to the dense river network in this area, there are wetlands and grasslands on both sides of the next road, and occasionally grazing tents and patches of yaks and sheep can be seen.

　

When we walk on this wetland grassland in 2018,

　

Get stuck in a car all the way

　

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From the map, the road from Chadan Township to Chawula Pass has not been completely completed.

　

Laomailangthe year of 2018When I left, I could only explore the road on the grass. One car was left behind because it was stuck in the wetland, and it took two days to be rescued by the engineering vehicle.

　

I wonder if the recent road conditions are better? Welcome friends who pass by to leave a message!After crossing the Chawula Pass to Nie Rong, it’s all asphalt now.

　

Time to cross Chawula Pass in 2018

　

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come outNie Rong, follow G345 to the finish line.Naqu.

　

You can have a good rest in that song and have a look.nagqu grassland、Namtso. Every year in July and August, you can still see it at a glance.Naqu horse racing festivalThe grand scene.

　

The icon Tianmen, located on the north bank of Namco.

　

Shaped like an icon from northeast to southwest.

　

Photography @VIP readers yihuo

　

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If you are still wanting more, just step on the gas pedal and continue to the south.G109Go to the holy cityLhasa, complete the final pilgrimage!

　

G345

　

From the East China Sea to the "Roof of the World"

　

Go west along the Yangtze River.

　

Crossing the Central Plains and Northwest China, Pursuing the Source of the Three Rivers

　

Yearning for the snowy holy land

　

When more and more new highways are built.

　

Like a golden key

　

Open a new chapter in China.

　

What changes is the complex lines on the route network.

　

Never changing

　

Is that we love roads and drive cars.

　

Love life and the future.

　

　 　 Sincere heart

　

　

　

　

　

　

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