An itinerary traveling by car: Xi'an to Chengdu

1. Xi'an – Hanzhong Start your journey from Xi'an, a smooth drive west to reach Zhouzhi county, west of Xi'an. Be careful as you cross the Qinling Mountains to reach Hanzhong city, south of Xi'an. Attractions along the way: Zhang Qian Tomb, Hanzhong City Museum (ancient Hantai).

2. Hanzhong – Guangyuan Starting from Hanzhong, continue driving along the narrow and winding mountain road to head for Guangyuan in Sichuan Province. Be careful and drive at a low speed.

3. Guangyuan – Jianmen Pass It will take a lot of patience to drive along this section of road since it is narrow, and many trucks pass through this area. Prepare enough food and books for leisure. Traveling along the almost endless Shu Road, Jianmen Pass [Click to see photos...] is a highlight of the journey.

4. Jianmenguan Pass – Chengdu Here you can enjoy a smooth journey with many tourist attractions: Wuhou (Martial Marquis) Tomb [Click to see photos...] to which you can drive along 108 National Highway and reach Wuhou town (admission: 30 yuan). The Site of Sanxingdui [Click to see photos...] which you can drive to by going along the Chengdu to Mianyang expressway and get off at Guanghan City exit (entrance fee: 50 yuan); Mt. Qingcheng [Click to see photos...] and Dujiangyan [Click to see photos...] (admission: 60 yuan), to which you can drive along Chengguan Expressway. Attractions list: Zhang Qian Tomb Hanzhong City Museum Jianmen Pass Wuhou (Martial Marquis) Tomb The Site of Sanxingdui Mt. Qingcheng Dujiangyan

Attractions list:

Zhang Qian Tomb

Hanzhong City Museum

Jianmen Pass

Wuhou (Martial Marquis) Tomb

The Site of Sanxingdui

Mt. Qingcheng

Dujiangyan