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Introducing Sìchuān–tibet Hwy (Southern Route)
A journey along this 2140km route takes you through vast, open landscapes with majestic peaks vaulting skyward. The plateau areas are dotted with castellated Tibetan homes and an infinite number of contentedly munching yaks.
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With roads and transport improving (ha!) oh-so-gradually and restrictions for foreign visitors lifted, the Kāngdìng–Lǐtáng–Xiāngchéng–Shangri-la (Zhōngdiàn) route has become a popular back-door trail into Yúnnán.
As with the rest of northwest Sìchuān, warm clothing is a must. Some travellers experience difficulties with the high altitudes here; be on the lookout for side effects and if you’re feeling unwell, head to somewhere lower. There are no money-changing facilities here.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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