Listen to the wild rhythm of nature and experience the extreme challenge of off-road
Open the map of the southwest border of China, where it is full of primitive mysteries and magnificent rivers and mountains. The mountains and ancient roads that stretch for miles give birth to the distant and mysterious ancient Yunnan culture, which attracts generations to explore it with its unique style. LAND CRUISER The Nu River expedition in the world set off from Kunming, passing through Dianchi Lake, passing through Dali, more and more Tengchong, and back up the Nu River, and finally arrived in Bingzhongluo. The wild rhythm of life sounds in the sky, and you can appreciate the swaying air and intestines along the way accompanied by the roar of engines. I believe that there is also green and love behind the wildness.
Yunnan, the deep blue in the sky makes countless people dream. Dianchi Lake is splashed at the foot of Kunming West Mountain like a landscape painting. It has also become the starting point of FAW LAND CRUISER’s Nu River expedition to find the way to the world. This largest freshwater lake in Yunnan formed during the crustal movement of the Tertiary Himalayas gave birth to the mysterious ancient Dian civilization. As early as the Warring States Period, ancient people came to live along Dianchi Lake and established Dian Kingdom. After Yunnan Province, the city by Dianchi Lake was renamed Kunming. Next to Dianchi Lake, with the birth of the sun, accompanied by the beating of gongs and drums, the event kicked off. With the sound of the gong from the head of FAW Toyota Li Yunming, the team began their journey.


The ancient city of Dali is intoxicating, and I first came to Erhai Lake to admire Cangshan Mountain
Yin Cangyu’er is the reputation of Dali people for Cangshan and Erhai Lake. As the birthplace of the earliest civilization in Yunnan, the Bai people have thrived in what is now Cangshan and Erhai Lake thousands of years ago. The long motorcade marched on the highway leading to Dali, and everyone was full of interest in the LAND CRUISER 200 and the new PRADO (|), enjoying the fun of driving, and the road was full of the cheerful sound of tires rubbing against the road.
"People always say that the car is a means of transportation, but for us LAND CRUISER owners, the LC is our family, and I have never felt so obsessed with a vehicle. This is a man’s dream car, and he can take you anywhere you want. It’s been a long time since I felt so moved. The LC has been around for more than half a century and has been with me for almost a decade. During this period, you can see so many SUVs appear, and most of them have turned their backs on the hardcore off-road feeling. They can take me to the city, to the suburbs, but only by sitting in the LC can I feel that I am going off-road, that I am going to find the direction of my heart. It is a sense of trust and a state of life-changing cars." The words of this LAND CRUISER owner deeply moved me.
When you are really in control of the LAND CRUISER 200, this feeling will spread all over the body through the throttle. What is the most needed off-road vehicle? Is it electronic equipment, or comfortable interior? Obviously not, durable and powerful machinery and equipment are the trustworthy tools. Toyota understands this very well. The LAND CRUISER 200 is still developed with the "King of 4WD" concept, and reliability and durability are its primary design goals. At the same time, many new technologies and innovative new structures have been added, taking into account environmental protection and safety performance.
The LAND CRUISER 200 RAND CRUISER 4.7L V8 2UZ gasoline engine roared happily, and the electronic system adjusted the valve in an intelligent way, allowing the engine to increase the compression ratio and thus increase the output power, and achieve environmental protection. Since it is a highway, the road conditions are relatively good, and the team members controlled the vehicle through the continuous shift control function of the newly developed 5-speed Super ECT, fully experiencing the fun of high-speed driving. Not long after starting from Kunming, the scenery on both sides of the road began to change, and typical Bai dwellings appeared. Since the Bai people like white very much, their houses are mostly white-based, and the pattern is three bedrooms and one wall or four-in-five patios. At first glance, it looks like a white house, but it has no characteristics. When you look closely, you find that the highlights are hidden on the gatehouse. The flowers are exquisite, the arches are overlapping, and they are majestic and stable. This is the same as the clothing of the Bai people. The traditional clothing of the Bai people is also dominated by white tones, which are insensitive at first glance, but pleasing to the eye when you look closely, especially women’s clothing, a small vest on the white jacket, an embroidered apron tied around the waist, and a headgear. Married women are usually blue, while unmarried girls use a red rope and braids to wrap together, and then attach a brightly colored head sticker, which is very charming when it rises in the wind. This is also the origin of the braids of the Dali girl. The team members joked that the houses and clothes of Dali are very similar to LC.

Tengchong ancient city to admire the moon, Liuku Nu River cross-country
After a day of rest in Dali, the team set off again. The following itinerary made the team full of expectations, because not only will they spend the Mid-Autumn Festival in the ancient city of Tengchong, but they will also fully experience the feeling of off-road by the Nu River on the road to Liuku. After arriving in Tengchong, the team will also leave the expressway temporarily, and the road conditions below will be difficult, complex and full of unknowns.
Tengchong, in the true sense of the southwest border of China, is adjacent to Myanmar and was once the key point of the ancient Southwest Silk Road in history. Entering Tengchong is like opening a historical picture, and the mellow sense of history that has been accumulated over the years comes to you. Tengchong is the western border on this ancient road, and Heshun is the pearl on this border – because here has precipitated the thousand-year-old caravan culture and wealth stories. The Yoyo Ancient Road Caravan, the thousand-year-old caravan carrying gold Tengchong is its true portrayal.
When the convoy arrived in Tengchong and Shungu Town, it was the Mid-Autumn Festival. Through LC, we came together and spent an unforgettable Mid-Autumn Night in this ancient town on the southwest border. It is worth mentioning that Sadaka Xiao, the chief engineer of Toyota’s LAND CRUISER, came to Tengchong and had a discussion with the owners and the media. When talking about the LAND CRUISER 200 and the new PRADO Prado, he said that the former is an extreme off-road vehicle, and the latter is a car that can provide peace of mind and comfort anytime and anywhere. The key is that they must ensure off-road performance and can go anywhere. LAND CRUISER has a sense of mission since its birth. Xiaozhuang Zhenjia also fully listened to the various suggestions put forward by the owner, and raised interesting questions about the introduction of diesel vehicles into China and the prospects of the LC70 in China for consultation.
After the carnival of the Mid-Autumn Festival night in the ancient town, the team members rested their energy and ushered in the test of difficult road sections. The road section from Tengchong to Liuku will be dominated by mountain roads and muddy roads. The east of Liuku is based on Bi Luoxue Mountain, west is Gaoligong Mountain, and the Nujiang River runs through it, which is a great test for vehicles. At this time, LC’s many skills finally came in handy. On a small road by the Nujiang River, the continuous motorcade went up the river, and the many damaged roads reduced the speed of travel. At this time, it is also the best place to experience off-road. Switch to manual gear, step on the accelerator lightly, and the LAND CRUISER 200 Rand Cool Road will pass through the potholes steadily. The drivers and passengers in the car do not have a strong sense of shaking. This is due to the power regulation suspension system (KDSS) of the LAND CRUISER 200 Landruiser, which plays an important role in both off-road and comfort. On off-road roads, the vehicle’s stability bar does not function to ensure that the wheel moves up and down to ensure good grip. On urban roads, the stability bar functions, and the system optimizes the control of the accumulator to absorb minor vibrations and achieve the purpose of comfortable driving. KDSS is not enough to keep this big guy stable and comfortable on such a complex road surface. The LAND CRUISER 200 Landruiser’s OurHours four-wheel drive system and integrated induction anti-lock braking system are also working to achieve maximum stability driving performance.




Three rivers parallel flow Bingzhongluo, FAW Toyota donates love
After a hard day of crossing, the team members were far more excited about the off-road experience of the vehicle and the magnificent scenery than the fatigue of the body. After finishing, the team began to march towards the final destination – Bingzhongluo. It is adjacent to the three major mountains in northwestern Yunnan, namely Gaoligong Mountain, Nu Mountain and Yunling, and is also the central area of the three parallel rivers formed by the Nu River, Lancang River and Jinsha River.
Bingzhongluo is located in the mountains, and the convoy travels all the way around the mountains. The altitude is constantly rising, and the weather has become unpredictable. There is a heavy rain and a heavy fog for a while, and the visibility is only a few meters away. The ground is mostly undulating potholes, gravel and curves, and it is also necessary to guard against mudslides and falling rocks. At this time, the off-road technology and safety of the LAND CRUISER 200 came in handy again. The team members began to test the vehicle’s low-speed cruise driver assistance system. There is an inconspicuous small knob at the bottom of the center console. There are a total of 3 gears. We can switch the system by turning the knob. The team members raved about the system, joking that they could even take their feet off the accelerator and brakes. Of course, the low-speed cruise assist system is not designed to free our feet, but to allow drivers to focus on the road ahead, so that they can easily pass some difficult terrain and even climb to an unattainable height.
Due to the continuous alpine corners and the heavy load in the vehicle, safety is also very important at this time. The other two safety features of the LAND CRUISER 200 have begun to work hard in silence. The body stability control system plays a great role in the corners. It will test whether the vehicle can detect side slippage when turning, helping the driver to maintain absolute control of the vehicle. In addition, an integrated induction anti-lock braking system is also essential. It is these technology systems and machine hardware that work silently that give the team a sense of trust in the LAND CRUISER 200 and the new PRADO Prado. And I feel that neither asphalt nor muddy road can stop the progress of the LAND CRUISER. Of course, this car can take us further if we wish.
The first bay of the Nujiang River in Bingzhongluo has shocked the team members, and walking the ancient tea-horse road has shocked our hearts. Today, the ancient tea-horse road has been basically replaced by modern transportation in Yunnan, and only the caravan teams from Bingzhongluo to the southeast region of Tibet still travel on the ancient road today. This living ancient tea-horse road starts in Bingzhongluo and travels north along the Nu River along the canyon to Zana, the seat of the Chavalong Township government in Chayu County, Nyingchi Prefecture, Tibet. The total length is 70 kilometers. Walking on this only remaining thousand-year-old ancient road, the hoofprints are mottled, the sound of horseshoes is heard, and the empty valley is heard, which is full of ancient meaning.
After passing through the first bay of the Nujiang River and exploring the ancient tea-horse road, FAW Toyota led the team to make a donation to a Hope Primary School in Bingzhongluo. The children also prepared local ethnic songs and dances to welcome the distant guests. After the donation ceremony, the team members played ball and entertained with the children in the rain, bringing warmth and strength to them in the mountains. The bright and pure eyes of the children also baptized the hearts of the team members.
Toyota is striving to create its own era of the world’s four-wheel drive king, and the LAND CRUISER 200 is clearly just the beginning of this era. In 2010, the Nu River Expedition ended perfectly in Bingzhongluo, and the second act – Xunyouqiandongnan will be officially staged on October 17. No matter how the route changes, through the exploration of the most primitive and dangerous natural ecology, it advocates a true set of environmental protection, exploration, off-road and public welfare to the majority of off-road enthusiasts. The purpose of fashionable life, and the off-road spirit and brand cultural value of "challenging the limit and cherishing nature" remain consistent.

