G318 Sichuan Highway: Breathtaking Beauty at Every Turn

The total length of China National Highway G318 from Luding to Kangding is about 50 kilometers. Although this section of it is not long, but the scenery along the way is very beautiful and it is definitely the most worthwhile section of the entire Highway G318.

The most famous Erlangshan mountain section - Erlangshan Road, was built in 1950 by soldiers of the 18th Army. Since then, the steep Erlangshan mountain has been closely connected with National Highway G318. According to data, when the Erlangshan section of the road was built, an average of 7 road construction heroes sacrificed their lives per kilometer, which is a heroic feat.

In the old days, there was a saying: "Zheduo Mountain is a place where people die, and Erlang Mountain is a place where people are scared to death." Today, we can cross the Erlang Mountain Tunnel on Highway G318, and there is a new Erlang Mountain Tunnel on the Yakang Expressway that is more than ten kilometers long. Although everything has changed over time, the heroic deeds of the soldiers of the 18th Army in building roads should not be forgotten, and the stories of the motor vehicle soldiers on the Sichuan-Tibet Highway are still circulating on this land. "Passing Erlang Mountain is like passing through the gates of hell. Even if you are lucky enough not to overturn, you will still be frozen for three days." There are countless tragic accidents on the Erlang Mountain section of the old Sichuan-Tibet Road. If the heroes who are buried in this land can see the endless stream of vehicles safely passing through this mountainous area, they will probably feel very relieved.

In addition, we recently released a driving video of the Yakang Expressway. This time, watching it from the perspective of National Highway G318 below is a different experience. The spectacular viaduct is like a giant dragon winding through the mountains.

Fasten your seat belts and let's experience this magnificent view together.

ROUTE OF THIS DRIVING: https://maps.app.goo.gl/nexZyAxdK6QpP...

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