Rushing to Lhasa – A Record of the East-West Long Drive

Author: Zhang Binbin
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Publish Date: 2005-06-01
Features: A must-read for those driving to Tibet, providing reliable driving routes, toll fees, and information about attractions. The author, Zhang Binbin, joined a Tibet-bound convoy consisting of 6 vehicles and 23 people, departing from Changchun. They traveled through Liaoning, Hebei, Beijing, Shanxi, Inner Mongolia, Ningxia, Gansu, and directly to the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. The journey took them through the uninhabited Kekexili area, over the Kunlun Mountains and Tanggula Mountains at altitudes of over 4,000 meters, and successfully reached Lhasa. From there, they ascended to the base camp of Mount Everest. Along the way, they endured the harsh sun, storms, and snow, as well as the challenges of altitude sickness. The author Zhang Binbin vividly records this 22-day, 12,300-kilometer self-driving journey across the vast expanse, capturing both the sights, sounds, and feelings encountered along the way, as well as the thrilling adventures and breathtaking landscapes.