Tibet self-driving joke

There are many things that have never been sown in the garden.

This trip to Tibet (and my second trip to Tibet by car) actually originated from a video chat with my classmates. He is a devout Buddhist. I told him about many pious Tibetans kowtowing on the bus ride in Tibet 13 years ago, and my classmates decided to let me accompany him to Tibet again. As an out-and-out go on road trip fan, we hit it off and my second trip to Tibet began.

The last time I drove by car in Tibet, I took the southern line of Sichuan-Tibet Line (National Road 3 18) from Chengdu to Lhasa, and then flew back to Guangzhou. This time, my classmates and I also plan to take the southern section of the Sichuan-Tibet line (National Road 3 18) and the Qinghai-Tibet line (National Road 109) for a total of 6,000 kilometers. When planning a trip, several friends joined in. Although I seriously told the group members who were willing to travel all the way, I drove 6000 kilometers in more than ten days, with an average of 500 kilometers per day. The road conditions are mostly plateaus above 3500 meters above sea level. The conditions are very difficult, which is a great challenge for people and cars. However, the mysterious place of Tibet is too tempting for them. In the end, no one gave up, and the team size gradually increased to two cars and seven people.

For the sake of safety, we have prepared the onboard equipment such as Jiang Long, air pump, flashlight, towing rope and snow chains in advance for emergencies. On September 25th, a 202 1 Changan CS75? Together with the automatic flagship version, a 2020 Chevrolet Pioneer, seven of us met in Chengdu. The next morning, we officially started our trip to Tibet with "3 18 in, 109 out" and started to set off for the holy land of dreams.

Tibet has always been a fascinating place. For many people, it is so far away and mysterious. Its vast snow peaks, its magnificent temples, its desolate history, its beautiful legends, its barren land and cattle and sheep everywhere ... Traveling to Tibet has become the dream of many people.

It is different from 13 years ago when the motorcade entered Tibet and drove. This time I have been in Tibet from beginning to end, and the increase in the number of motorcades has made my responsibility even heavier. Of course, I am more looking forward to the changes in the Sichuan-Tibet line and the new exploration of the Qinghai-Tibet line. Not only the road condition of 3 18 is not what it used to be, but also the natural barrier of Tongmai has become a thoroughfare. More importantly, the 109 national highway, which is more than 4000 meters above sea level, is full of unknowns and temptations when driving for the first time.

It is 2000 kilometers from Chengdu to Lhasa, and we plan to walk it in 4 days. On the first day from Chengdu to Yajiang, I visited Luding Bridge. 13 years ago, when we took the Sichuan-Tibet line by car, the expressway could only go from Chengdu to Ya 'an, and now it can drive to Kangding for kilometers. Did we drive Changan CS75? In addition, the Blue Whale 2.0T high-pressure direct injection engine jointly developed by Changan Headquarters and Changan British Center has 74 intellectual property patents. The maximum power 17 1kW/5500rpm, the rising power reaches 85.5kW, and the peak torque is 360Nm/ 1750-3500rpm. At present, the torque output of most 2.0T engines is about 350Nm, which not only maintains the strong power of the engine, but also takes into account the setting of low-speed torque output, and the coordination is solid and firm.

After Ya 'an, the traffic volume decreased, so I tried to speed up with floor oil. Aisin's 8-speed automatic manual transmission has dropped two gears without any impact, and the speed has rapidly increased to the weight of 120km/h/h, 1.7 tons, with three adults and full luggage, so it is not difficult to run. Coupled with its gentle direction, it makes driving extremely easy. Occasionally, situations need to be slowed down. Lightly stepping on the brakes will have a very linear deceleration effect, and the braking efficiency is not weak at all. Compared with the top models of Chevrolet Pioneers in the same industry, have they all driven CS75? PLUS's friends say it's getting easier and easier.

We cruise at the legal speed of 120km/h for a long time, and the engine is only 1800- 1900rpm. This speed can still maintain such a low speed, indicating that the matching between the engine and the transmission is excellent, surpassing many joint venture models. At this time, except for some road noise, the wind noise and engine noise in the car are very small, and the communication between the front and rear seats is also very easy. I have to admit, Changan CS75? As an SUV, PLUS's pursuit of NVH is not weaker than that of many joint venture competitors, and even reaches the level of joint venture mid-to high-end cars. Occasionally, the body undulation caused by uneven road surface will be quickly absorbed by suspension, making driving easy and comfortable.

Erlang Mountain is famous for the song "Singing Erlang Mountain" in 1950s. However, whether it is Chairman Mao's poem "Jinshan water hits the cliff warm, Dadu Bridge is cold on the bar" or a local ballad: "If you drive past Erlang Mountain, you will be frozen for three days." However, Yakang Expressway has long felt no danger because of Erlangshan Tunnel. It didn't take us long to drive Chang 'an CS75PLUS through Erlangshan Tunnel.

Then, get off the expressway and visit the famous Luding Bridge on the Dadu River. Emperor Kangxi of Qing Dynasty ordered the construction of the first bridge of Dadu River to solve the traffic problem between China and Tibet. After the completion, Kangxi took the meaning of "Lushui" (the old name of Dadu River) and "Pingding" (the rebellion in Junggar, Tibet) and wrote the word "Luding Bridge" in calligraphy, hence the name of Luding County. However, modern people's familiarity with "Luding Bridge" mostly stems from the heroic deeds of the Red Army flying over Luding Bridge during the Long March. The Luding Bridge, made of chains and planks, still spans the Dadu River, overlooking the wide river and the swift river. We walked carefully, fearing not only the big gap between the planks on the bridge deck, but also the bloody and heavy history 85 years ago.

After coming out of Luding Bridge, it didn't take long to reach Kangding, the end of Yakang Expressway. A love song of Kangding makes people remember this place forever, and since Kangding, the off-highway section of 3 18 national highway in Sichuan has also been officially opened. From Kangding to Yajiang, it is the first test for friends living in low-altitude areas to climb two mountains above 4000 meters above sea level, namely Zheduo Mountain and Gaoersi Mountain.

High altitude areas are a test for people and cars. When we crossed the mountainous area, it was raining and foggy, and there was sleet in many sections. The temperature outside the car is only 2℃, there is snow on the soil and grass on the roadside, and the road surface is extremely slippery. We followed the traffic all the way, and there was more and more water on the road. But, CS75? The Deng Lupu 225/55R 19 tire matched with PLUS has good drainage, and it doesn't have much floating feeling when running on the stagnant water road, so it is very practical to drive.

Panshan Road in Zheduo Mountain is very narrow, so it is difficult to meet cars at every intersection. If the trailer meets a car at the corner, it should be especially careful. Some unruly traffic jams make the originally slow-moving congested road sections more "blocked". It is almost impossible to move without the on-site management of the traffic police. At this time, there is an emergency road with poor road conditions, which can avoid congestion and go up the mountain. A few four-wheel drive vehicles chose the challenge. After discussion, we also chose to take the emergency road.

Chevrolet Trailblazer is a four-wheel drive, while CS75? PLUS is a two-wheel drive. To tell the truth, I was a little worried at first, but considering the emergency equipment such as towing rope and snow chains on the car, I can boldly move forward at any time. During the whole climbing and hurdle, I put the manual-automatic gearbox into 1 gear, lightly stepped on the accelerator, and used the characteristic that the engine can output 360Nm strong torque at the low speed of 1750rpm, so as to move forward slowly and steadily. CS75？ The minimum ground clearance of PLUS is 170mm, which is 30-50mm more than many cars. Walking on such a bad road, there is almost no sloppiness, which shows the advantages of SUV models.

Many times the car in front skidded on this rotten road, so we had to stop and wait. But when we start over, CS75? Deng Lupu 225/55R 19 tire equipped with PLUS shows good grip. In most cases, the front wheel just skidded and idled a little at first, but it instantly regained its grip and dragged the car forward. Slowly, I also have more confidence in its ability to deal with bad roads. My buddy in the Chevy Trailblazer behind me said to me on the intercom, CS75? PLUS is similar to the pioneer of four-wheel drive mode, and the wheel slip is not serious. I told him that this is because the power system and the tires are very well matched, and both are indispensable. And our specially prepared tow rope and protective chain are naturally useless.

Compared with the first day of rain, snow and fog, it was sunny all the way back. Indeed, the blue sky, white clouds and snowy mountains are the most generous on the entire Sichuan-Tibet line and the Qinghai-Tibet line. The next day, we set off from Yajiang at 5: 30 in the morning and had a smooth journey. At 8 o'clock in the morning, we have arrived in Litang, the highest county in the world. After crossing Haizi Mountain at an altitude of 4,600 meters from Litang, it enters Batang, which is lower than Yajiang River on the southern line of Sichuan and Tibet. At the "Catering Group" Hotel in Batang, friends had a meal that was recognized as the best Sichuan cuisine on the Sichuan-Tibet line.

When I came out of Batang, it was 8 kilometers away from Juba Long Township on the border of Sichuan and Tibet, and the traffic began to be congested. Because of the road construction, I encountered three unilateral releases before and after, and waited for nearly three hours. The cut gravel road surface is waiting to be repaired, and the car starts to raise huge dust, just like a rolling dragon, covering the car behind it. Good thing I drive a CS75? Plus it's well sealed. No matter how dusty it is outside, as long as the internal circulation is turned on, there is nothing unusual in the car, keeping the dust out.

When we came out of Batang, we noticed a small river parallel to the highway. After consulting the map, we found that this is the famous Jinsha River. On the other side of the river is Tibet, and friends are fascinated. A little friend said that this is far from his imagination of Tibet. The river is as narrow as a small river, and it is also very muddy. In particular, there are no trees on the other side of the mountain, and brown rocks are intertwined with dark green bushes, which is desolate. I told him with a smile: don't worry, how can I see the rainbow without experiencing wind and rain!

We stayed in Mangkang for one night, and soon we set off on the third morning. Magnificent and high-spirited mountains appeared before our eyes, and dark green pyramid-shaped peaks sparkled in the morning light, which had a different kind of cold beauty. Looking at the mountains in front of me going straight into the sky, golden, aloof and quiet, there is a kind of calmness that overlooks all beings. The friends couldn't help but get off the bus and shoot wildly, as fresh as grandma Liu entered the Grand View Garden.

From Mangkang to Ranwu, we kept climbing mountains and mountains. This section of the road has great ups and downs, sometimes high mountains and sometimes deep valleys. I remember the last time I took the Sichuan-Tibet line, I saw the training motorcade of the Armed Police Automobile Company many times. Sometimes I had to wait 1 or 2 hours to make way for the motorcade. At that time, standing on a high hill overlooking the winding mountain road, the rows of "long queues" composed of Dongfeng, Jiefang and Steyr heavy trucks were unforgettable. Of course, we didn't meet such a team this time, but looking at the winding and rugged mountain road, the previous scenes can also make me feel inexplicably excited.

What excites my friends is Ranwu Town, where I stayed for the third night. I don't know whether Ranwu Lake in Ranwu Town is high in altitude or the scenery is too beautiful. Friends are too excited to sleep for a long time. Ranwu Lake is 3850 meters above sea level and covers an area of about 22 square kilometers. It is the largest lake in eastern Tibet.

However, the picturesque scenery of Ranwu Lake makes us forget the fatigue of the journey at once. Steep mountains, snow-white glaciers, green lakes, green pastures, floating white clouds and lush forests all show the beauty of nature. The friends picked up the camera and pressed it again, for fear that the beautiful scenery would slip away inadvertently. Several local people looked at us curiously, and their expressions were full of doubts. Perhaps in their eyes, this is the most common scenery they can see every day. For us, it is so precious and charming.

Tibet is called a holy land, not only because it is a Buddhist holy land, but also because the spotless and clean environment is like a paradise. Many people will feel pure and enlightened after coming to Tibet, which is also the charm of the snowy plateau. For thousands of years, man and nature have been interdependent. As a modern civilized car, the exhaust gas during its use has also become one of the important factors of environmental pollution. Therefore, many countries and regions have also implemented strict automobile emission standards, and various automobile manufacturers have also invested heavily to improve the emission standards of their products. China's current national six emission standards are the most stringent standards in the world. And our Changan CS75? The Blue Whale Power Engine with PLUS is the first machine in the self-owned brand car to realize the national sixth emission, and at the same time it has the surging power. And now Blue Whale Power has become an important label of Changan Automobile and a leader of many independent brands.

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