1, Yunnan-Tibet line
The Yunnan-Tibet line starts from Yunnan and the first stop is Shangri-La. The whole journey is Shangri-La-Deqin-Yanjing-Mangkang-Bangda-Basu-Ranwu-Bomi-Lulang-Linzhi-Lhasa.
The Yunnan-Tibet line is very beautiful. From the Yunnan-Tibet line to Tibet, you can see the Rizhao Jinshan in Deqin and the peach blossom salt produced in the ancient Yantian in Yanjing. You can't enjoy these scenery when you go to Tibet by train. There is a famous highway between Bangda and Basu-Nujiang 72 turn. If you go to Tibet from Yunnan, then all the way is uphill, which is time-consuming and spectacular. When you finally reach the mountain pass and look back, you will feel a sense of pride in your heart.
2. Sichuan-Tibet line
The Sichuan-Tibet line generally starts from Chengdu, Sichuan. The whole route is Chengdu-Danba-xinduqiao-Litang-Mangkang-Bangda-Basu-Ranwu-Bomi-Lulang-Linzhi-Lhasa.
The Sichuan-Tibet line can also be divided into the south of the Sichuan-Tibet line and the north of the Sichuan-Tibet line. The southern line is easier to walk than the northern line, and the route that is usually taken is also the southern line. The difference between the Sichuan-Tibet line and the Yunnan-Tibet line is that the Sichuan-Tibet line passes through a higher altitude, and Litang in the line is a "world high city" with an altitude of 4700 meters. This is the real hometown of Kangba people and the legendary reincarnation place of Cangyang Gyatso, which is worth stopping and seeing.
There is also Danba Beauty Valley. Personally, I think the spring scenery is particularly good. In the unique architectural style of the local hut, pear blossoms and peach blossoms have been in bloom for a whole spring. Danba has been a beauty since ancient times. Here, maybe you can meet the love around the corner. The Sichuan-Tibet line and the Yunnan-Tibet line will meet in Mangkang, and then the routes will be the same. In other words, if your first stop is to see the scenery in Yunnan, you can take the Yunnan-Tibet line, and if you plan to start from Sichuan, you can choose the Sichuan-Tibet line.
3. Qinghai-Tibet line
The Qinghai-Tibet line is generally dominated by trains. But some people walk. Hiking the Qinghai-Tibet Line, starting from Xining, the route is Xining-Golmud-Kunlun Mountain Pass-Tuotuo River-Amdo-Naqu-Yangbajing-Lhasa.
Walking on the Qinghai-Tibet line, you can see the vast northwest customs, which is completely different from the feeling of starting from Yunnan or Sichuan. This route is in the northwest section of the motherland and has no integration with Yunnan, Tibet and Sichuan. But many places this route passes through are particularly interesting. For example, Golmud can see the same salt lake as the "city of the sky", and Kunlun Mountain is also a legend that many people have heard since childhood. And when you choose to take the Qinghai-Tibet line, you can witness all this.
When the Qinghai-Tibet line approaches Lhasa, it will pass by Yangbajing geothermal station, and there are hot springs nearby to soak. These profound experiences can only be felt when walking. Very interesting!
Items to be prepared for hiking into Tibet
1, cash
It's best to have more cash with you, because there are few Tibetans and scattered towns, and it is inconvenient for banks to withdraw money. In Tibet, banks are mainly postal service, Agricultural Bank of China, China Construction Bank and Bank of China, while in towns and villages, they are mainly Agricultural Bank of China and Postal Savings Office, so it is inconvenient to use other bank cards. This can be prepared in advance.
2. Backpack luggage
It is very important to choose a suitable backpack when hiking in Tibet. Generally speaking, girls choose 45-55L, and boys are more than 55L. It is best to have two bags, one big and one small. This can be used to place different items as needed.
3. clothes
If you want to choose warm clothes, you can prepare a coat, which is a must-have for a donkey friend. At the same time, you should also prepare some sweat-wicking underwear, not too much, as long as you can change yourself. In addition, there is a lot of rain in Tibet in July and August, so we should also prepare some rain gear, raincoat, waterproof bag, shoulder bag and so on.