high-altitude camping Guides

G318 Stargazing & Camping Guide: Pitch a Tent at 4,000 Meters and Watch the Milky Way Rise Behind Snow-Capped Peaks

The Sichuan-Tibet Highway is one of China's best stargazing corridors — high altitude, minimal light pollution, crystal-clear air. But high-altitude camping isn't just about pitching a tent: nighttime temperatures plunge to minus teens, stray dogs roam, and altitude sickness can worsen at any moment. This guide reveals how to choose campsites, what gear to bring, and which season is optimal.