Sichuan Duwen & Wenma Mountain Expressways - Scenic Drive 4K HDR - Aba prefecture

Описание: The geomorphic features of the Tibetan areas in Sichuan not only show the wonders of nature, but also reflect the impact of its unique geographical and conditions on human activities. The Dujiangyan-Wenchuan and Wenchuan-Barkam Expressways, ones of the most difficult roads to build in China, passes through an area that allows people to appreciate the magnificence of its complex terrain and the difficulty of its engineering construction environment.

The road we are going to drive through today is full of towering and steep mountains, which are awe-inspiring and make us admire the conquering spirit of the road builders.

The Wenma Expressway starts from Fengpingba, south of Wenchuan County, connects to Yingwen Expressway, passes through Wenchuan, Li County, Gulgou, Miyaluo, Suomo, Zhuokeji, and ends in the east of Barkam City. The total length is 170.267 kilometers. The entire line is built to the standard of a two-way four-lane expressway, with a design speed of 80 kilometers per hour and a roadbed width of 24.5 meters. Construction started in May 2015 and the entire line was opened to traffic on December 31, 2020.

Wenma Expressway is a major channel out of Sichuan Province connecting Tibet to the west and Qinghai and Xinjiang to the northwest. It is also an economic and strategic corridor from the mainland to the Tibetan and Qiang areas of Aba. It is of great significance for Sichuan Province to actively integrate into the national "Silk Road Economic Belt" and promote economic development along the route.

Now let us continue our journey, driving on the Dujiangyan-Wenchuan and the Wenchuan-Barkam Expressways, the unique and complex landforms of the Tibetan area of ​​Sichuan will be clearly visible as we move forward.

Sichuan is an important link connecting the Tibetan areas, and there are still many roads, landforms and landscapes worth exploring. If you are interested, please follow this channel and leave a comment to share your views and suggestions. China is so big, let's walk and drive into it together.

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