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New sky images began to appear from the drone's bird's-eye view.

The camera slowly descends from a high altitude.

Passing over the vast Kunlun Mountains, the white snow glows with a golden halo under the morning sun.

The scene switches, and a winding road appears, circling among the mountains like a giant dragon.

The wheels rolled over the gravel, raising fine dust
The camera pulls away and the road extends to the horizon, passing through the desolate Gobi Desert.

The lake beside the road reflects the snow-capped mountains, and Tibetan antelopes leap lightly across the grasslands...

Amid the picturesque scenery, the sound of the sky slowly rose.

【In the vast land of China. 】

【There is a winding road. 】

[It is currently the longest national highway in China and can be called the "National Highway". ]

[This is National Highway G219, the longest national highway in China and the highest national highway in the world, a "sky road" full of legendary colors. ]

[For explorers who love self-driving, this road is not only a geographical connection line, but also an open encyclopedia of China's border areas. ]

[It can be said that every kilometer hides an amazing story. 】

[The starting point of National Highway G219 is the zero kilometer stone monument in Yecheng County, Kashgar Prefecture, Xinjiang. ]

[This place is called "Kunlun's First City." ]

【When the wheels start rolling from here, it means you are on an epic journey. 】

[This highway was originally called the Xinjiang-Tibet Highway. It was built in the 50s and is an important strategic channel connecting Xinjiang and Tibet.]

【Later it was extended several times.】

[Today's G219 starts from Kashgar, Xinjiang in the north and ends at Dongxing, Guangxi in the south. ]

[It runs through four provincial-level administrative regions: Xinjiang, Tibet, Yunnan, and Guangxi, and borders Myanmar, India, Bhutan, Nepal, and other countries along the way.]

【The total length is over 10000 kilometers. 】

【It is China's well-deserved "border artery". 】

[When driving on National Highway G219, the most shocking thing is the ever-changing landscape. ]

[Kanas Lake is like a garden of gods, and is world-famous for the legendary water monster. The lake water is crystal clear, and the lake and mountains complement each other, which is extremely beautiful.]

[The fairytale town of Hemu nearby is the most complete Tuva settlement in my country. ]

[Against the backdrop of the Karakoram Mountains, the barren wasteland presents a desolate beauty.]

[When the altitude gradually rises to above 5000 meters, the snow-capped mountains begin to become a permanent backdrop. ]

[Jieshan Daban is a famous geographical landmark on the Xinjiang-Tibet Highway. The altitude here is as high as 5347 meters, and the oxygen content is less than half of that on the plains. Even cars will experience "altitude sickness." ]

[But it is this extreme environment that creates a unique visual spectacle. ]

[Under the sunlight, the snow-capped mountains shine with a metallic luster, and the clouds are so low that they seem to be within reach.]

While telling the story, Tianmu also provides a large number of real-life shots.

A bird's-eye view from high altitude.

There are also photos taken by self-driving drivers.

But no matter which perspective you look at it from, it is extremely magnificent!

Outside the sky.

When Song Huizong saw this breathtaking scenery, even this great artist could not help but be fascinated by it.

"Beautiful! The mountains and rivers of China are so beautiful!"

"It's a pity that I have lived in the palace for a long time and shouldered the heavy responsibility of the world. I have no chance to appreciate those magnificent views."

"That snowy world, that northern scenery over there."

“I really want to go and take a look.”

……

The sky continues.

[Entering the Ali region of Tibet, the scene changes again. ]

【This place is called "the roof of the roof of the world". 】

【National Highway G219 passes through the vast Qiangtang grassland. 】

[In summer, the green grassland is dotted with Tibetan antelopes and wild donkeys, which together with the snow-capped mountains in the distance form a vivid picture of the plateau.]

[When we reached the Pangong Lake section, the azure blue waters formed a sharp contrast with the desert.]

[This wonder of the fusion of water and fire can only be witnessed in person at G219. 】

[It is worth mentioning that more than 1000 kilometers of this section of road is located above 4500 meters above sea level. ]

[Many sections of the road were once called "forbidden zones for life", but it is this extreme environment that has given birth to the purest natural landscape. ]

[When the highway extends southward to the Yunnan section, the style of the painting changes again. ]

[The primeval forest of Gaoligong Mountain begins to appear in sight. ]

【The air is filled with the fragrance of grass and trees. 】

[The Nujiang Grand Canyon section here is an absolute engineering miracle. ]

[The highway hangs like a thin line on a nearly vertical cliff.]

[Below is the surging Nujiang River. ]

[During the rainy season, mountain waterfalls cascade down from hundreds of meters high, and vehicles seem to be traveling through a water curtain cave.]

[When we arrived at the Xishuangbanna section, the breath of the tropical rain forest hit us. ]

【Compared with the snow-capped mountains and deserts we experienced before, it formed a magical time and space transformation. 】

[This vertical climate change from the frigid zone to the tropical zone is an extremely rare experience on roads around the world.]

【From an engineering perspective, National Highway G219 itself is also a condensed history of Chinese road construction. 】

[Before the Medog Highway was opened to traffic, this route was called the "Death Highway." ]

[The mountains are blocked by heavy snow in winter and mudslides occur frequently in summer. Many sections of the road are only accessible for three or four months each year.]

[Today, with the construction of tunnels and bridges, traffic conditions have been greatly improved, but they are still full of challenges. ]

[For example, the famous "Tiger Mouth" section. ]

[It is a bicycle lane carved out of the cliff. ]

[When the two cars met, the outer wheels were only a few dozen centimeters away from the abyss.]

[The "72 bends" that cross the Hengduan Mountains have a series of hairpin turns that make even experienced drivers sweat.]

[But it is precisely these steep sections that have made G219 a legendary road in the self-driving circle. ]

【For the people along the route, G219 is not only a transportation line, but also a lifeline. 】

[In Ali, Tibet, herders use this road to transport yak meat and wool to the market;] [In Nujiang, Yunnan, children go to school outside the mountains along the road;]

[In Yecheng, Xinjiang, trucks loaded with fruits pass through here and are sold to the inland areas.]

[In recent years, with the rise of the "national highway economy", many characteristic towns have emerged along the way:]

[Border trade market in Purang, Tibet, tourist homestay in Bingzhongluo, Yunnan, seafood market in Dongxing, Guangxi. ]

[These bits of prosperity are all the development dividends brought by G219. ]

[What’s more interesting is that, because it passes through multiple cross-border economic cooperation zones, this highway is becoming a golden channel on the “Belt and Road” initiative. ]

[So, if you are a self-driving travel enthusiast, is G219 worth a try? ]

[Of course it’s worth it! ]

【As the longest national highway in China, G219 has unique charm in every season. 】

[In Xinjiang in May, apricot blossoms bloom like snow at the foot of Kunlun Mountain;]

[In July in Tibet, the Kangba men were very heroic at the horse racing festival;]

[In October in Yunnan, the forests of Daocheng and Yading are all colorful;]

[In the winter in Guangxi, Kinh fishermen are harvesting plump oysters in the shallow sea. ]

[This road is like a documentary that will never be finished, and every shot is a beautiful picture.]

【For photography enthusiasts. 】

[The light and shadow changes of G219 are heavenly. ]

[The morning mist on the plateau, the sunset in the desert, the rainbow in the rainforest, all the elements of a blockbuster movie are available. ]

【It is the double top beauty of humanities and geography. 】

【That’s why G219 has become so popular in recent years. 】

[Of course, challenging G219 also requires adequate preparation. ]

[Altitude sickness, extreme weather, and complex road conditions are all potential risks. ]

[However, perhaps it is this adventurous spirit that attracts countless self-driving enthusiasts. ]

[Among them is a "silver-haired team" of retired teachers. ]

【There are college students crossing on bicycles. 】

【There are also motorcycle explorers from other countries. 】

[On the milestones of G219, you can often see graffiti left by predecessors: "Perseverance is victory" and "XXX kilometers to Lhasa". ]

[These messages, some inspiring and some humorous, constitute a unique road culture.]

[With the rise of short video platforms, G219 has also become a new "Internet celebrity highway." ]

[On short video platforms, the National Highway 219 topic has been played more than 10 billion times. ]

[Netizens jokingly called this "the most expensive highway in China." ]

[It’s not that the toll is expensive, but the beautiful scenery along the way makes people stop to take pictures, and the hidden expenses of gas and tickets are amazing. 】

[But the true value of this road cannot be measured in dollars and cents.]

[It shows the magnificence and vastness of China's borders, is a vivid practice of mutual assistance among all ethnic groups, and is a symbol of national strength. ]

【It is amazing that a highway can be built to such a remote and dangerous place. 】

[Itself is a miracle. ]

The video ends here, and comments begin to appear.

This national highway is amazing!

"Thanks to our ancestors for laying the foundation for a great motherland for us."

"I must drive the G219 in my lifetime."

"I have finished riding my bicycle."

"I'll leave when I earn 100 million yuan, and I still have half of it."

"After one road, one-third of the route for the Tour of China is ready."

"A 1-kilometer self-driving tour would probably take a month of non-stop driving, and you'd need to have money."

"I have been through two months, an unforgettable experience, very tired but also very happy. "

"The southern Xinjiang and Tibet sections are too challenging. It would be dangerous to travel alone, and the car would need to be well equipped."

"For novice self-driving drivers, we recommend the Sichuan-Tibet line, which is a mature route."

"I lit the oil lamp when I went to Sayram Lake. Fortunately, we went downhill all the way and refilled the oil when we were about to reach Yining."

"The view is so beautiful, but I don't know if the top of my shabby little Jeep can handle it."

"Just give it some gas, and the suspension will take care of the rest."

"The motorcycle is ready, let's go now. Bear Grylls' adventure is over, and now it's my turn!"

And the ancients watched the entire video.

I also have many insights.

Spring and Autumn.

Confucius stroked his beard and muttered to himself:

“What a great road!”

"In the past, the ox carts were bumpy in Chen and Cai. If there had been a smooth road like this, why would they have been out of food for seven days?"

"And the beautiful scenery along the way also reminded me of 'If people from afar are dissatisfied, then cultivate culture and virtue to win them over.'"

"Although the people in the border areas live in the mountains, they have their own peace and happiness."

"The way of the great Dao is to make the world a common place. In this vast world, people of different customs and cultures can all coexist harmoniously. Isn't this the appearance of a harmonious society?"

Confucius was filled with emotion.

He stood there for a long time until the end of the video, thinking about how to integrate what he saw and heard into his own teachings.

And in the Ming Dynasty.

Xu Xiake, the top traveler, was even more delighted!
"Wonderful! The thirteen peaks of Meili Snow Mountain are reflected in the windshield, just like a dream!"

“The Manasarovar and Laangcuo are also magnificent sights.”

"One lake is as calm as a mirror, while the other is turbulent. This must be closely related to underground undercurrents and geological structures."

"Self-driving tour G219!"

"If I could take this magical journey myself, I would have no regrets in my life!"

"I only regret that I was born at the wrong time, and cannot ride a horse to have a refreshing encounter with this G219 National Highway!" (End of this chapter)