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Zhongdian to Lhasa in Overland to Tibet
Zhongdian to Lhasa in Overland to Tibet
The overland route is by road from Zhongdian in northern Yunnan. The Chinese government is promoting tourism by calling the area around Zhondian Shangrila. The road condition has greatly improved over the years but you still need a four wheel drive vehicle. This southen road is extremely scenic with snowcapped mountains, alpine lakes and gorgeous scenery. Several companies offer tours on this route.
Tour companies include:
Jim, a Tibetan, and his Dutch wife run a popular guesthouse, hotel and cafe in Dali. They also run a . They can provide everything ? landcruiser, Tibetan driver, all permits and Tibetan English-speaking guide. Website with lots of info.
there is a booking agent at the Camellia Hotel in Kunming
Transport,permits and an English-speaking guide or english speaking driver can be arranged by email through
www.haiweitrials.com orgnizes exclusive overland trips to Lhasa with camping facilities and other Eastern Tibetan regions that you never heard of nor discovered yet.
Most travel agents in Kunming, Dali, Zhongdian or Chengdu can book these trips. Terms and services vary considerably; shop around.
The route is quite difficult on your own, but there are busses; see the Shangrila article for information.
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