{"id":19200,"date":"2021-09-26T11:15:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-26T03:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/?p=19200"},"modified":"2021-09-26T23:22:01","modified_gmt":"2021-09-26T15:22:01","slug":"drive-from-mangkang-to-deqin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/tibet-travel\/mangkang\/drive-from-mangkang-to-deqin","title":{"rendered":"Drive from Mangkang to Deqin (Tips, Photos & Map)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Around 6:00pm,\u00a011 October, we leave the\u00a0first\u00a0checkpoint in the downtown of Mangkang, or Markam\u00a0(\u8292\u5eb7),\u00a0 then branch off National Highway G318 and enter National Highway G214\u00a0for the 216 km drive from Mangkang\u00a0to Feilaisi, Deqin (\u5fb7\u94a6\u98de\u6765\u5bfa)\u00a0on the south. The Highway G214 is 3256 km long starting from Xining<\/a>, the capital of Qinghai Province<\/a> to Jinghong<\/a>, Yunnan Province<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Drive
Drive from Mangkang (Markam) to Deqin<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The previous speed limit for\u00a0the drive from Batang to Mangkang<\/a> has to some extent delayed our arrival at\u00a0Feilaisi, Deqin. So\u00a0we\u00a0are going\u00a0to catch up with the time\u00a0within the maximum speed permitted by law. We are driving fast along the paved road on the valley flanked by\u00a0the high mountains over 3000 meters altitude.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Mangkang
We are driving along the paved road on the high mountains<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The sun is setting, casting its dwindling glare on the snow-capped mountains on our left side ( east side ), a mixed landscape of snow-shrouded mountains, colored poplar trees, primeval Tibetan houses. We cannot resist stopping at two photogenic areas for photography.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Kangkang
The picturesque view along the National Highway G214<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The National Highway G214 is one of the most beautiful highways in China. Unlike the hyped G318, G214 is quite unknown to the public though it has stunning views with its varied landscapses. G214 connects the headwaters of Yangtze River, Yellow River, Lancang River and Honghe River.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The golden mountaintop<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The Highway G214 cuts through the rugged terrains like Bayan Har Mountains, the Hengduan Mountains and more. It is also bestowed with the massive snow mountains like Hongla Snow Mountain, Meili Snow Mountain, Haba Snow Mountain and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The
The Beautiful View along the Highway G214<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

When we reach the Hongla Mountain Pass (\u7ea2\u62c9\u5c71\u53e3) at 4200 meters evelation,  it is completely dark  with ever thickening dense fog. Mr. Chen has to drive gingerly forward with almost zero visibility despite of the hardworking headlights. We haven’t had such challenging experience before driving on a rugged mountaind road shrouded in a heavy fog on a pitch-dark night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mr. Chen skilfully controls his Toyota Highlander SUV, nearly blindfold going over Hong La Mountain Pass and arriving at Yanjing Town (\u76d0\u4e95) under the administration of Mangkang, Tibet , the last outpost which connects Deqin<\/a> or Deqen (\u5fb7\u94a6), Yunnan on the south .<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We get to Feilaisi, Deqin<\/a> or Deqen (\u5fb7\u94a6\u98de\u6765\u5bfa) around midnight and check in a hotel known as \u5fb7\u94a6\u4e91\u4e4b\u5357\u8f66\u76df\u9152\u5e97(Tel: 0887 – 8566588 ) which we have booked online on route. The moment we enter the hotel, we are warmly welcomed and each of us receives a Hada ( a long piece of white silk), which embodies purity and loyalty,  a traditional practice in Tibet to show respect and hospitality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feilaisi ( Fyling Temple ), 10 km north of the downtown of Deqin<\/a> (\u5fb7\u94a6), has developed from the small Flying Temple. Now in this area there is a growing number of hostels and guest houses. Many travelers choose to stay here in order to see Kawa Garbo Peak (\u5361\u74e6\u683c\u535a\u5cf0) and Meili Snow Mountain (\u6885\u91cc\u96ea\u5c71).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The hotel manager, a Tibetan, named \u767d\u9a6c”Bai Ma”, literally “White Horse”, is very kind and hospitable, going far out of his way to give us plenty of information on Kawa Garbo Peak (\u5361\u74e6\u683c\u535a\u5cf0) and Meili Snow Mountain (\u6885\u91cc\u96ea\u5c71). “There is a viewing platform on the top of the 4th floor where you are able to have a panoramic view of Kawa Garbo Peak”, he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We go up to our hotel rooms on the third floor with heavy hearts because we all know tomorrow will be overcast with little possibility to see Kawa Garbo Peak, less than in golden sunrise light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Getting our tripods ready, Mr. Chen and I still set alarm clock on iphone around 6:30 am since sunrise time for tomorrow is around 7:00am. We hope good luck will follow us tomorrow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Any questions about the drive from Mangkang to Feilaisi (Deqin), just drop a line.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Add-on<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Drive from Hanzhong to Ya\u2019an<\/a>
Ya\u2019an Night View<\/a>
Most Beautiful Sky Road in China<\/a>
Moxi Old Town ( Tips, Photos & Map)<\/a>
Hailuogou Glacier Camp No.04 (Tips,Photos & Map)<\/a>
<\/a>Hailuogou Glacier Camp No.03 (Tips, Photos & Map)<\/a>
Kangding (Tips, Photos & Map)<\/a>
Drive from Kangding to Xinduqiao<\/a>
Drive from Xinduqiao to Danba<\/a>
Jiarong Tibetan Blockhouses<\/a>
Jiarong Tibetan Ancient Watchtowers<\/a>
Drive from Xinduqiao to Yajiang<\/a>
Drive from Yajiang to Litang<\/a>
Drive from Litang to Daocheng<\/a>
Drive from Litang to Batang<\/a>
Drive from Batang to Mangkang<\/a>
Drive from Mangkang to Deqin<\/a>
Kawagarbo Viewed from Feilaisi<\/a>
Drive from Deqin to Shangri-la (Zhongdian)<\/a>
Ganden Sumtseling Monastery Dwells Your Soul<\/a>
Pudacuo is an earthly<\/a> paradise<\/a>
Drive from Shangri-la to Daocheng<\/a>
Drive from Daocheng to Yading<\/a>
Yading Brings You Inner Peace<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hassle-free Chengdu Guided Tours<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you don\u2019t want to go the do-it-yourself route and prefer the hassle-free escorted tours, here are some options for Chengdu and Sichuan guided tours:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chengdu tour<\/a>
Chengdu Car Rental with Driver<\/a>
Create My Chengdu Trip<\/a>
Jiuzhaigou Tour<\/a>
Sichuan Tour<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Further Readings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Top 10 Attractions in Chengdu<\/a>
Best Time to Visit Chengdu<\/a>
Chengdu Airport<\/a>
Railway stations in Chengdu<\/a>
Chengdu Taxi<\/a>
How to visit Wuhou Shrine<\/a>
How to visit Du Fu Thatched Cottage<\/a>
How to visit Jinsha Site Museum<\/a>
How to Visit Tomb of Wangjian<\/a>
How to Visit Wangjiang Tower Park<\/a>
How to Visit Qingyang Taoist Temple<\/a>
How to Visit Jinli Street<\/a>
How to visit Kuan Alley and Zhai Alley<\/a>
How to visit Qintai Road, Qintai Street Chengdu<\/a>
How to visit Shaoling Road Bar Street<\/a>
How to Visit Jiuyanqiao Bar Street<\/a>
The Old Teahouse in Pengzhen Town, Chengdu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bipenggou is a fairyland in Autumn<\/a>
When is the best time to visit Jiuzhaigou?<\/a>
Best Places to Visit Autumn Leaves in Sichuan<\/a>
Top 10 Places to Visit in Sichuan<\/a>
Ruoergai Grassland, my first trip to Ruoergai Grassland<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Around 6:00pm,\u00a011 October, we leave the\u00a0first\u00a0checkpoint in the downtown of Mangkang, or Markam\u00a0(\u8292\u5eb7),\u00a0 then branch off National Highway G318 and enter National Highway G214\u00a0for the 216 km drive from Mangkang\u00a0to Feilaisi, Deqin (\u5fb7\u94a6\u98de\u6765\u5bfa)\u00a0on the south. The Highway G214 is 3256 km long starting from Xining, the capital of Qinghai Province to Jinghong, Yunnan Province. The…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":38,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3176,3178,3175],"tags":[3229,3217,3221,3219,3220,3976,3218,3216],"class_list":["post-19200","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-deqin","category-feilaisi","category-mangkang","tag-drive-from-mangkang-to-deqen","tag-drive-from-mangkang-to-feilaisi","tag-drive-from-markam-to-deqin","tag-g214-from-mangkang-to-deqin","tag-g214-from-mangkang-to-feilaisi","tag-mangkang-to-deqin-road-trip","tag-self-drive-from-mangkang-feilai-temple","tag-self-drive-from-mangkang-to-deqin"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19200","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/38"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19200"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19200\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":27780,"href":"https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19200\/revisions\/27780"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19200"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19200"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=19200"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}