Tibet Road Trip: Lhasa to Shigatse

Dangerous Road Trip through Rural Tibet (-20 celcius)

Destination:ChinaProvince:TibetCity:Lhasa
Dangerous Road Trip through Rural Tibet (-20 celcius)
Two Mad Explorers2025-05-0136 min

Today we are driving over 8 hours through rural Tibet from Lhasa to Shigatse. This trip takes us through mountain passes of over 5,000 metres plus and freezing cold road conditions. Join us on our hectic adventure across Tibet.

--- Two Mad Explorers
May 1, 2025, Spring in China

Video Chapters

  1. 0:00Lhasa to Shigatse journey begins
  2. 0:13Reaching 4,280m altitude
  3. 1:39Yamdrok Lake: turquoise beauty
  4. 2:21Lhasa to Shigatse: second largest city
  5. 3:29Six-hour drive through mountains
  6. 4:15Yamdok Yumtso village
  7. 10:58Karola Glacier and Nojin Kangsang pass
  8. 14:52Simila Pass: breathtaking views
  9. 17:12Garze county and Belchuk Monastery
  10. 21:28Kumbum stupa exploration
  11. 29:02Shigatse hotel and nighttime stroll

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Dangerous Road Trip through Rural Tibet (-20 celcius)

Two Mad Explorers embark on a thrilling 8-hour road trip across rural Tibet, from Lhasa to Shigatse. Brave the freezing temperatures and challenging mountain passes exceeding 5,000 meters. This adventurous journey showcases the raw beauty and unpredictable nature of the Tibetan landscape. Experience the excitement and challenges of navigating this demanding terrain firsthand.

Tibet Road Trip: Lhasa to Shigatse

Today we are driving over 8 hours through rural Tibet from Lhasa to Shigatse. This trip takes us through mountain passes of over 5,000 metres plus and freezing cold road conditions. Join us on our hectic adventure across Tibet. 🔴 We would like to thank our channel members, this is only possible...

Attractions in this video: Yamdrok Lake, Belchuk Monastery, Kumbum Stupa