From the end of September until early October 2018, LSH Auto China invited 100 of its valued customers to participate in the “Tibet Self-Driving Tour”, to revel in the magnificence of Tibet, and to experience driving on its stunning highways. An impressive motorcade of 50 Mercedes-Benz SUVs – including the GLS, GLE and G Series arranged by LSH Auto China – marched from Chengdu, Sichuan Province, through five colourful cities and provinces across eastern China to Lhasa, Tibet.
The unforgettable journey spanned 2,600km across different heights, meandering through highways like the G317, G214, S303, and G109. For most of the participants, the 11-day adventure was special not just for the breathtaking panorama along the endless expanse of snow. It was also their first time driving into Tibet on routes famous for their tortuous topography.
Under personalised guidance from professional instructors, the participants pushed themselves to new limits. But all this was only a precursor to the Tour’s highlight – a drive into Lhasa, the soul of Tibet, while taking in the nature, beauty and heritage of the wonderland.
As part of LSH Auto China’s initiatives to offer distinctive and best-in-class experiences to its customers, the Tour was specially organised and went through months of preparation before setting sail. All was done to meticulous details, from customer service, itinerary planning to safety and logistics. The Tour was covered throughout by 24/7 protection, including professional vehicle rescue service and medical teams, with Bridgestone as the sole partner for the provision of tyres.
Staff at LSH Auto China’s Lhasa outlet, Tibet Star, also welcomed and treated the participants with a tour of the city to savour life away from the maddening crowd. Recognised as the world’s highest-altitude dealership, Tibet Star was opened in 2013 and the first authorised outlet of Mercedes-Benz in Tibet.
As the first season of the LSH Auto “Tibet Self-Driving Tour” concluded, preparation is under way for the second season of ultimate driving experiences for our customers. For more information, stay tuned to LSH Auto International’s LinkedIn.