The hit TV series "My Altay》went viral,
making road trips a hot topic once again,
The Duku Highway, hailed as one of “China’s Most Beautiful Highways,”
After traffic resumed on June 1, it once again became a must-visit destination for road trippers.
Nowadays, more and more young people,
I've gradually come to enjoy taking paths that others haven't taken,
See sights that others haven't seen,
A show, a delicious meal, or a sporting event can really capture their hearts,
From Zibo barbecue to Guizhou’s “Village BA,” from Tianshui’s spicy hot pot to Kaifeng’s “Find Wang Po,”
From watching ships at Dalian Port’s Dongwu Street to visiting “Disney” in Chengdu, and so on,
While they may seem to have their own unique merits, their core is surprisingly consistent—“emotional value,”
This has also become a major reason why young people are so fond of road trips.
For many young people,
Road trips are no longer just about sightseeing,
Rather, it is a way to express oneself, realize one’s personal value, and pursue one’s life aspirations,
One moment you're on a lush green meadow, and the next you're in the desolate wasteland,
Everything along the way is full of the unknown and new experiences.
Next, here are a few recommendations for youA Must-Drive in This Lifetimeroad trip routes,
Pick a destination and take a drive along the straight highway, stopping here and there as you go through the boundless wilderness.
No. 1 Duku Highway
The Duku Highway runs from Dushanzi in Northern Xinjiang in the north to Kuche in Southern Xinjiang in the south,
Traveling through grasslands, canyons, snow-capped mountains, the Gobi Desert, and more,
It showcases the beauty of Xinjiang's 80%, which is typically open from May to September each year,
If you miss it, you'll have to wait a whole year; its completion has cut the travel time between northern and southern Xinjiang by nearly half,
It is a landmark achievement in the history of China's highway construction.
No. 2 G318Highway
Route G318 is the most scenic route leading to Tibet,
It is home to so many scenic spots and beautiful views,
Starting in Chengdu, in the Sichuan Basin,
You'll pass byHailuogou, Xinduqiao, the Daocheng-Yading Scenic Area, etc.,
The journey then continues through Baxiu, Bomi, Nyingchi, Yamdrok Lake, and Mount Everest, with Lhasa as the final destination.
No. 3 G315 Highway
The most famous section of the G315 isU-shaped highway,
The road winds with the undulating terrain, as if it were a path leading straight to the heavens,
The entire route was through vast, uninhabited stretches of desert and Gobi,
As we drove on, there was no sign of life in sight for a long time,
It feels as if I were on the vast, desolate surface of Mars.
No. 4 China's Version of Route 66
Check out the No. 66 "Most Beautiful Highway" in Zhongwei,
Experience a "PLUS" version of our motherland,
Driving along this road leading to the ancient village,
It feels as if I’ve temporarily stepped away from modern society,
Surrounded by the Gobi Desert and the Loess Plateau,
Travel back to that ancient and quiet era,
And every April, the pear blossoms along the route are in full bloom,
There is yet another kind of seasonal beauty.
No. 5 Panlong Ancient Trail
The "Palan Ancient Trail," a popular spot in Southern Xinjiang, is known locally as the Wacha Highway,
The entire mountain road has more than 600 S-curves where lanes change,
At an elevation of about 4,100 kilometers, when viewed from above, it looks like a giant dragon lying on its side,
Whether it's seasoned drivers coming here to take on the challenge,
Whether it's a professional photographer or just a photography enthusiast taking the shot, it's still exciting enough,
At the foot of the mountain, there is a huge sign that reads,
Today, I’ve gone down every wrong path in my life,
From then on, life was smooth sailing.
