Kangding to Daocheng
Kangding to Daocheng is a high-altitude route through the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, offering alpine passes, scenic valleys, and access to Yading Nature Reserve.
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Geography
| Continent | Asia |
|---|---|
| Region | Tibet Autonomous Region |
| Subregion | Yunnan-Tibet border region |
| Country | People's Republic of China |
| State | Qinghai-Tibet Plateau |
| County | Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture |
| District | Kangding to Daocheng Route |
| City | Kangding-Daocheng Corridor |
| Timezone | AsiaUrumqi |
| Latitude | 30 |
| Longitude | 99 |
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1:58 AM LOCAL TIMETraveling from Kangding to Daocheng navigates agha high-altitude corridor across the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, with key stops in Luding, Yajiang, and Yala Valley. The route climbs over passes exceeding 4,700m and descends into deep glacial valleys; it is primarily served by long-distance buses and overland taxis. Each segment reveals diverse landscapes: terraced river valleys, wide alpine steppe, and woodland steppe near Yushu; expect cold nights and rapidly changing weather. Common activities include overland driving and trekking in tributary valleys; access to the Yading region near Ritoming allows for high-elevation hiking and wildlife viewing. Prepare for variable road conditions and altitude-related health risks; local services are sparse and vehicle options limited.
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