Hit the road Open road
Great drives, China & beyond
The open road at its finest — from Himalayan passes and desert Silk Road in China to the world's most iconic drives across America, the Pacific coast, New Zealand, Iceland and Australia. Nine legendary routes, with the stops and logistics you need to plan them.
China4 routes
Snow peaks, high passes & prayer flags
The G318 (Sichuan–Tibet)
China's ultimate overland journey
Grasslands, canyons & snow peaks
The Duku Highway (Xinjiang)
From alpine snow to desert in one road
Blue lakes, deserts & Silk Road relics
The Qinghai–Gansu Loop
Lakes, dunes and the Silk Road
Snow peaks, valleys & Tibetan towns
The Western Sichuan Loop
Alpine Tibet without the permits
United States2 routes
New Zealand1 route
Iceland1 route
Australia1 route
A note for foreign drivers: A foreign license is not valid in mainland China — you need a temporary Chinese permit (often arranged at major airports) or, more commonly, a car with a local driver, and Tibet requires a permit and guided tour. For the overseas routes, an International Driving Permit alongside your home license is usually all you need.