Self-driving tour ceiling! A guide to traveling across Antarctica from Hangzhou

Antarctic Luo!!! Known as the tears of God left in the world
It's so beautiful!!
There are many plateau lakes between high mountains in Antarctica. The main landscape is alpine lakes, with snow-capped mountains, alpine meadows, virgin forests, large and small waterfalls, etc. Some people call it the tears left by God on earth.
⛰️The highest peak is Laowo Mountain, with an altitude of 4,435 meters. Above 3,500 meters, there are grassy mountains and rocks. Between 2,800 and 3,500 meters, there are coniferous forests such as pine and fir. Below 2,800 meters, there are mixed forests and shrubs.
The climate in the mountains changes abnormally, with waterfalls and alpine lakes. The alpine lakes in the core scenic area are all above 3,800 meters above sea level.
.

📍 Route Planning
Day 1: Hangzhou - Changsha (780km/9h)
▫ Must-eat: Tianbao Brothers Crayfish
Day 2: Changsha-Guiyang (760km/10h)
▫ Night tour of Jiaxiu Tower and eating silk dolls
Day 3: Guiyang - Shangri-La (900km/12h)
▫ A must stop at Tiger Leaping Gorge! Drone stunning perspective
Day 4: Shangri-La - Antarctic Luo (180km/5h)
⚠ The last 30km of gravel road! SUV can rush
Day 5: Deep hiking in Antarctica
▫ Lakes 1-5 are friendly to newbies, and Lake 7 is the best location
Day 6: Return to Weixi County (stay in Lisu stilt house)
Day 7: Weixi-Dali (start the return journey of healing)

🔥 Must-see Tips
⃣ You need to contact the local guide 3 days in advance to enter the mountain (no public transportation)
⃣ Prepare glucose + ibuprofen at 4200 meters above sea level
⃣ Drone reporting! Lake No. 5 looks like a shattered emerald from a bird's-eye view
⃣ June to September is the flower season, and in October the forests are full of colors
⃣ You can buy wild matsutake mushrooms at the villagers’ house (50% cheaper than the market)

🚘 Self-driving tips
▫ Toll is about 1,800 yuan, and the distance between No. 95 gas stations is > 200km
▫ It is recommended to bring a walkie-talkie with you (there is often no signal in the mountains)
▫ Changing to snow tires in Weixi County (some roads will be icy after October)

👗 Dressing formula
Sandwich layering method: Jacket + Fleece + Quick-drying clothes
Essential items: waterproof hiking shoes, hiking poles, knee pads
The best photo shoot: bright wool hat + ethnic style shawl

💡 Hidden gameplay
▪ Camping in Antarctica (guide required)
▪ Drink century-old grape wine at Cizhong Church
▪ Visit the Lisu primitive tribe in Tongle Village

"When the off-road vehicle rolled over the last ridge, 42 alpine lakes suddenly hit my eyes like scattered turquoise. At that moment, all the fatigue was worth it! For those of you who are still hesitating, this is definitely the ceiling of self-driving tours that you must go to in your life!"

⚠ Notes
① Daily limit is 200 people! Book in advance
②No entry to the mountain after 3pm
③Protect the environment! Portable garbage bag