It's one hell of a ride

[Photo provided to China Daily]

Day 6:

Zogang-Banda-Yela Mountain-Baxoi-Jida

The route runs 230 km. There are 72 sharp twists and turns down the Yela Mountain and a 40-km continuous downhill track. The mountainous track drops abruptly away to a precipitous cliff. The river roars right under the Nujiang bridge.

Day 7:

Jida camping site-Anjiulashan pass-Ranwu-Songzong camp site

Cyclers can enjoy a breathtaking view of the tranquil Ranwu Lake, green fields and snow-capped mountains along a 110-km section of the route.

Day 8:

Songzong camp site-Bomi-Guxiang-Tongmai-Lulang

The route runs 210 km. Cyclers will spend the whole day in a forest and enjoy views of the imposing snow mountains, a glacier and colorful plants.

Day 9:

Lulang-Sejila-Bayi-Gongbo'gyamda-Niyanghe camp site

The 240-km route offers splendid landscape scenery featuring a blue sky, green water and a golden mountain, and is the hinterland of Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.

Day 10:

Niyanghe camp site-Songduo-Mila Mountain-Maizhokunggar-Lhasa Bridge

The route runs 230 km and Mila Mountain is the last mountain of the journey.