Guild Wars 2

Yes I know it’s a noob question but how do you get from plains of ashford to Diessa Plateau for example? On the map there doesnt seem to be any paths, its block by mountains and stuff. Are there portals to go through? Why aren’t they on the map?

Look at this map (gw2cartographers.com) Looks like you have to get trough Black Citadel.

Don’t see a link, but I find a map online and it seems there are in fact narrow passages. However, it seems that some section don’t connect so you have to go through other areas to get to the one you want. Can anyone confirm this?

That’s exactly how it works. Makes sure you enter the zone from the “right” (i.e. the “lower level”) direction