The Most Beautiful Coastal Highway G228, The King of Northern Highways G331, and the National Highway G219—Three Border Routes That Embrace China's Landmass
The China Dream Road Trip is a once-in-a-lifetime journey, an exhilarating self-driving route that ignites national pride!
Wukong Mobility has become the pioneer in this grand endeavor, partnering with Zouba.com in a historic 9-year project to complete a full 30,000+ km circuit around China. This collaboration holds significant meaning for both Wukong Mobility and Zouba.com.
Over the past decade, Wukong Car Rental has expanded to cover over 460 cities, operating 40,000+ service locations and offering 140,000+ rental vehicle options, serving over 22 million users with unparalleled self-driving experiences.
May 10, 2024—The First Chapter Begins: The G219 Challenge
On May 10, 2024, a team of 19 members from Wukong Mobility gathered in Dali to embark on the first chapter of the China Dream Road Trip—challenging the legendary G219 National Highway (Yunnan-Tibet Route)!
During the welcome banquet in Dali, Hu Xianhe, co-founder of Wukong Mobility and one of China’s Top 10 Automotive Travel Figures of 2023, delivered an inspiring speech to rally the team.
The expedition consisted of a hybrid fleet (4 fuel-powered vehicles + 2 electric vehicles), covering 2,251 km over 9 days, with the ambitious goal of conquering this ultimate self-driving route using pure electric vehicles!
May 18, 2024—Mission Accomplished in Lhasa!
On May 18, the team successfully arrived in Lhasa, marking the successful completion of the first-ever China Dream Road Trip, jointly organized by Wukong Mobility & Zouba.com!
Throughout the 9-day journey, the team:
✅ Traversed the breathtaking Nujiang Grand Canyon
✅ Witnessed the majestic landscapes along the G219 National Highway
✅ Experienced the treacherous curves of the G214 Yunnan-Tibet Route
✅ Crossed the legendary G318 Sichuan-Tibet Highway
✅ Finally arrived in Lhasa, the heart of Tibet
Along the way, they encountered awe-inspiring landscapes—towering mountains, glaciers, and deep canyons—as well as the rich cultures of ethnic minorities like the Nu, Lisu, Tibetan, and Dulong peoples.
Scenic Highlights ๐
๐ฏ Dali Ancient Town
๐ Meili Snow Mountain
๐ Ranwu Lake
๐ง Laigu Glacier
๐ Namcha Barwa
๐ก Lulang Town
๐ Yamdrok Lake
๐ฐ Potala Palace
The adventure was not without challenges—crossing the Nujiang, Lancang, Parlung Tsangpo, and Yarlung Tsangpo Rivers and conquering high-altitude passes like Kongque Mountain, Feilai Temple, Laowo Mountain, Jueba Mountain, Dongda Mountain, Yela Mountain, and Sejila Mountain.
Pure EVs on the Yunnan-Tibet Route—A New Milestone!
One of the biggest takeaways from this journey was the validation of pure electric vehicles (EVs) in extreme road conditions.
Despite the challenges of high-altitude terrain, careful charging station planning and team support ensured the EVs successfully completed the route.
"Driving an EV on the Yunnan-Tibet route has two major advantages: First, the power delivery is instant and smooth—take the NIO EC6 as an example, its acceleration on mountain roads is incredibly responsive. Second, energy regeneration is a game-changer—on downhill segments into the canyons, the battery actually gained charge instead of draining."
This journey has set a precedent for future EV self-driving enthusiasts, proving that electric cars are more than capable of tackling the legendary Yunnan-Tibet route! ๐⚡