The Sichuan-Tibet Highway (Chengdu-Lhasa Line)
The Chengdu-Lhasa Highway, commonly known as the Sichuan-Tibet Highway, is the modern upgrade of the ancient Sichuan-Tibet Line. It originates in Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province, and terminates in Lhasa, the capital of Tibet. It is composed of sections of China's National Highway 318, National Highway 317, National Highway 214, and part of National Highway 109. It is considered one of China's most challenging highways.
The South Line runs from Chengdu to Gyantang – Luding – Kangding – Ya'an – Litong – Pabatang – Shangri-La – Zangtang – Bangda – Basu – Bohai – Linzhi – Gongbo La – Mottuo – Daqang – Lhasa, with a total length of 2146 kilometers and belongs to National Highway 318. The South Line is a combination of the Sichuan-Tibet Highway and the Kang-Tibet Highway, with many famous dangerous sections.
The North Line runs from Chengdu to Gyantang and overlaps with the South Line, then branches north from Gyantang via Eight Mile (formerly Gansing County) – Dafu – Luho – Ganzi – Dege – Tibetan Jiangda – Changdu – Naqu County – Lhasa, with a total length of 2412 kilometers. It is divided into the Great North Line and the Small North Line.
The intersecting line is between Changdu and Bangda Town.
