What is the route of the Yinbai Expressway?
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Yinbai Expressway refers to the route from Yinchuan to Longbang Town in Jingxi. The Yinbai Expressway is a north-south longitudinal line in the national expressway network plan, starting in Yinchuan, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, passing through Qingyang in Gansu Province; Xianyang, Xi'an, and Ankang in Shaanxi Province; Chengkou, Wanzhou, and Fuling in Chongqing; Daozhen, Zheng'an, Meitan, Weng'an, Guiyang, and Luodian in Guizhou Province; Leye, Lingyun, and Baise in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, and ending in Longbang Town, Jingxi, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Expressways are roads specifically designed for high-speed vehicle travel, featuring multi-lane, fully controlled access with separate directions and lanes. The annual average daily traffic volume of an expressway is designed to exceed 15,000 passenger cars, with a design speed of 80 to 120 kilometers per hour.
As a road trip enthusiast, I get particularly excited every time I mention the Yinbai Expressway. This road stretches from Yinchuan in Ningxia to Baise in Guangxi, covering approximately 1,700 kilometers and connecting the northwest to the southwest. I drove it last year, passing through the Loess Plateau, the Qinling Mountains, and all the way to the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau. The scenery changes dramatically, and driving on a sunny day is truly a pleasure. However, the road conditions are complex, with sharp curves and numerous tunnels in some mountainous sections. Novice drivers are advised to travel during daylight hours, equipped with navigation and emergency tools. Rest stops at service areas along the way allow for refueling and a chance to try local specialties, like a bowl of sour fish soup at a roadside stall in the Guizhou section, which is refreshing and comforting. Completing the entire journey takes two to three days, so it's best to drive in stages, with safety as the top priority.
