From Lhasa to Nyingchi to Basu, you may follow the itinerary previously provided. Form Basu, go along the famous ninety-nine curves to the lakeside of Nujiang, and then arrive at the biggest natural barrier of the Hengduan Mountain Region - Nujiang Mountain (4839m). You will reach Chamdo today, stay here overnight.

visit the Jampaling monastery, which was built in the 15th century and the biggest monastery of the Gelugpa sect in the east Tibetan area of Kham. In its heyday there were more than 1000 monks in the monastery. Afterwards, go to visit the Karuo Ruins (3100m) which are situated at the west of Dza-chu (Langcang River), 12km away from the Chamdo Area. From Chamdo, cross Mt. Damala and drive along the 4000m high mountain ridge; you will reach Jiangda after passing through 4 mountain passes. Jiangda is the last Tibetan county on your trip. Rest here at night.

after leaving Jiangda and driving across the Gangtuo Bridge, you enter the first county of Sichuan province, Dege, which is the cultural center of the Tibetan area and is the hometown of the legendary Saer King. Stay overnight in Dege.

drive up to Mt. Que

go on to Luhuo. On the way there you will have a chance to take photos at Kasuo-Tso, a waterfowl habitat. Visit the Shengli White Tower, the Shouling Temple and Saka Lake, then pass through Daofu, "Eight Beauties" and across Mt. Gedaliangzi, arriving at Danba for a rest.

visit Danba Tibetan village and the splendid Tibetan blockhouse at Suopo village. Passing over the Danba Bridge, viewing the elegant sceneries along the way, you will reach Xiaojin County. Then passing Mt. Jiajin, Boxing and Mt Lu, you arrive at the last destination Chengdu, the capital city of Sichuan Province.