Скачать или смотреть China’s Road Engineers Conquered another Mountain in Sichuan - Lixiao Road thru Mt.Qionglai

Lixiao Road is known as "the most underestimated self-driving ceiling in western Sichuan" and "Sichuan's Duku Highway". It crosses the core ecological area of ​​Qionglai Mountains, connecting the colorful forests of Bipenggou Valley, the snow-capped peaks of Mount Siguniang, the red stone beach and the glacial waterfall, forming an ultimate scenery symphony of "one kilometer, one landscape".

The construction of Lixiao Road took more than ten years, ending the history of disconnection between Li County and Xiaojin County and opening up a 540-kilometer short-distance tourist loop from Chengdu. Its opening has a historic significance for the development of the local Tibetan cultural area, activating the eco-tourism economy along the route and becoming a veritable "road to wealth" and "scenic avenue".

Lixiao Road is suitable for all types of travelers. An ordinary SUV can conquer the entire route. The scenic area is well-equipped and suitable for hiking, camping, photography and other activities. The best time to travel is the rhododendron sea season from May to June and the autumn colors and snow-capped mountains from September to October. Avoid the rainy season from July to August and enjoy the cool experience of an average daily temperature of 10-20℃.

Lixiao Tunnel, one of the most iconic constructions on Lixiao Road, is named "Qionglai Mountain Tunnel". It is part of the reconstruction project of Sichuan Provincial Highway S540 from Li County to Xiaojin County (i.e. Lixiao Road). It passes through Qionglai Mountains and is located at the junction of Miyaluo Provincial Natural Scenic Reserve and Siguniang Mountain Natural Scenic Reserve. It passes through Miyaluo Reserve and Mengbi Mountain Forest Park along the way. The entrance is located in Daliangwanpengzi, Sologou Village, Li County, Aba Prefecture, and the exit is located in Xiaoerpu Village, Jiesi Township, Xiaojin County.

The main tunnel of Lixiao Tunnel is 7,030 meters long, and the horizontal guide tunnel is 7,053 meters long. The average altitude is about 3,800 meters, which belongs to the high-cold and high-altitude area. The maximum burial depth of the tunnel reaches 1,082 meters, and it passes through many special geological zones such as fault zones, gas zones, sudden water zones, and rock burst zones, making the construction extremely difficult.

The completion of the Lixiao Tunnel's construction ended the history of Xiaojin County and Li County being separated by mountains and not connected. The driving time was shortened from the original 4 hours to about 1.5 hours, effectively connecting the Bipenggou Scenic Area in Li County and the Siguniang Mountain Scenic Area in Xiaojin.

LOCATION OF LIXIAO ROAD: https://maps.app.goo.gl/mJWFJuhahAATH...

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