In-Depth Self-Drive Tour of Nyingchi, Bome, and Mêdog
From Sosong, Lulang, and Yigong to Bome, drive along the Zhamo Highway into Mêdog, staying three nights to fully experience the rainforest.
The first half of the journey takes you through the Namcha Barwa and the forested areas along the Sichuan-Tibet Highway, before descending through Galong La Pass directly into Mêdog on Day 6. Since the Zhamo Highway operates on an odd/even license plate restriction system (even days for entry, odd days for exit), a two-night stay in Mêdog is not feasible. We have arranged three nights here, allowing plenty of time to see the Great Bend of the Yarlung Tsangpo River (Guoguotang), the sea of clouds, and Gelin Village. The itinerary must be planned in reverse according to the odd/even calendar days. It is suitable for self-drive travelers with ample time and mountain driving experience.
Landslides are common in July and August, and Galong La Pass is prone to closure in winter. A border defense permit is required to enter Mêdog.
每日安排
第 1 天 · Arrive in Bayi Town, Pick Up Car and Acclimate
Drive from Mainling Airport to Bayi Town (approx. 1 hour), pick up your car, and explore the outskirts of the city.
Apply in advance for an electronic border defense permit that includes Mainling and Mêdog.
住宿：八一鎮
第 2 天 · Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon and Sosong Village
Drive from Bayi Town via Pai Town to the Grand Canyon Scenic Area. Approx. 130 km, 2 hours.
住宿：索松村
第 3 天 · Sejila Mountain to Lulang
雅魯藏布大峽谷·魯朗（色季拉山口、魯朗林海·魯朗小鎮、扎西崗村）
Drive from Sosong back toward Bayi, and cross Sejila Pass to Lulang. Approx. 3 hours.
住宿：魯朗小鎮
第 4 天 · Tongmai Natural Barrier to Yigong Tea Plantation
易貢·通麥（通麥天險-排龍天險、通麥大橋、易貢湖、易貢茶場與將軍樓）
Drive from Lulang down G318 to Tongmai, then turn into Yigong. Approx. 3 hours; allow extra time for mountain roads.
住宿：易貢茶場
第 5 天 · Guxiang Lake and Spruce Forest to Bome
Return from Yigong to G318 and head east, passing Guxiang Lake and Gang Spruce Forest to Bome County. Approx. 3 hours.
Restock and fill up your gas tank in the county town. The next day must be an even-numbered calendar day.
住宿：扎木鎮縣城
第 6 天 · Cross Galong La and Drive Through Rainforest to Mêdog
波密縣城（嘎隆拉隧道（扎墨公路）） → 墨脫（扎墨公路雨林段（八道拐·52K瀑布·80K）、果果塘大拐彎）
Drive from Bome along the G559 Zhamo Highway. Approx. 117 km, 4.5 hours of pure driving.
Entry into the county is allowed from 7:00 to 19:00 on even-numbered days; check the official Mêdog road condition announcements on the day.
住宿：墨脫縣城
第 7 天 · Mêdog Sea of Clouds and Monpa Villages
墨脫（海市蜃樓觀景台、仁欽崩寺、德興藤網橋、墨脫門珞歷史文化遺產博物館）
Using the county town as a base, head up to the observation deck in the early morning and make short round trips during the day. Driving time is about 1 hour.
Drive slowly in the heavy morning fog. Watch out for leeches on the rainforest trails.
住宿：墨脫縣城
第 8 天 · Gelin Village Tea Plantation and Beibeng
Make round trips south of the county town to Gelin Village and the Beibeng area. Mountain roads, approx. 3 hours of driving.
Accommodations in the county town are often fully booked during peak season; book all three nights in advance.
住宿：墨脫縣城
第 9 天 · Return from Mêdog to Bome on an Odd-Numbered Day
Retrace your steps along the Zhamo Highway back to Bome, departing in the morning. Approx. 4.5 to 5 hours.
Exit from the county is allowed from 7:00 to 18:00 on odd-numbered days; double-check the odd/even days when crossing into a new month.
住宿：扎木鎮縣城
第 10 天 · Drive Back to the Airport along the Sichuan-Tibet Highway
Drive from Bome via Tongmai and Lulang to Bayi, then transfer to Mainling Airport. Approx. 270 km, 6 hours.
It is recommended to book a flight departing after evening, leaving extra buffer time for potential landslides on mountain roads.