Looking for the Blue Pond and the Empty Valley —— Wu Xuhai's Crossing Strategy

Searching for the Empty Valley of Bichi Lotus Lake in Sichuan —— A Raider of Crossing Wuxuhai

Website Editor: Xuantian

Release Date: April 21, 216

Photography: Taking pictures in a hurry

Line Description:

Lotus Lake is about 4,1 meters above sea level and is located in Pusharong Township, Kangding County, Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province. Surrounded by snow-capped mountains, the sun is pure and the sky is blue. There are green carpet-like alpine meadows, starry wildflowers, sapphire-like plateau lakes, silver-chain streams, Khampa steeds silently watching us, and prayer flags swaying in the wind ...

Wuxuhai is an important part of the national Gongga Mountain scenic spot, located in the north of Jiulong County, with snow-capped mountains, virgin forests and beautiful scenery. Wuxuhai is called "the mirror of fairy dressing" by local people. There are not only beautiful plateau lakes, three-dimensional interlaced virgin forests, but also colorful Tibetan and Yi ethnic customs.

Crossing from Lotus Lake to Wuxuhai, passing through virgin forests, quiet valleys and alpine lakes, and crossing the pass at an altitude of 4,9 meters, this is a relatively unpopular hiking route, hidden deep in the mountains, far away from the hubbub, and little known, and it is the "Shambhala" in the eyes of donkey friends.

Route:

Chengdu-Kangding-xinduqiao-Shade-Forest Farm (starting point for hiking)-Moon Lake-Hot Spring-Lotus Lake-Big Platform-Yakou-Tianchi-Wuxuhai (ending point for hiking)-Kowloon-xinduqiao-Kangding-Chengdu.

This hiking route has the following characteristics:

1. The difficulty is moderate. The hiking time is 4 days, and the hiking time is 5-9 hours every day;

2. The altitude is higher. The elevation of the three-day camp is 463 meters, 458 meters and 4329 meters respectively, and the elevation of Yakou is 4914 meters.

3. Cross the river more. The next day, I have to pass through a wetland, and I have to wade more.

4. It's easy to get lost. There are no obvious tracks in some sections, and it is more dangerous to go down the pass and cross the Tianchi section;

5. Free hot springs. On the first day of hiking, there was a natural open-air wild hot spring before arriving at Lianhua Lake, which was worth a dip.

6. Beautiful scenery. Primitive forests, alpine lakes, snow-capped mountains, waterfalls and meadows.

Detailed itinerary:

Day1: Shade (3,145 meters)-Forest Farm (3,572 meters)-Lotus Lake (4,63 meters)

Walking for 5 hours, elevation rising by 5 meters, standard -

Difficulty: * * Today's road is easier to walk

Intensity: * * * This is the starting point of hiking, and there are many Tibetans on holidays, just like going to the market.

You can rent a horse or hire a porter here, but the caravan can't cross the pass. Generally, it only goes to Lianhua Lake. In order to make money, the village Committee stipulates that only horses can be rented from the forest farm to Lianhua Lake, and no husbands can be hired. After crossing the Lotus Lake, there is no one to take care of the husband. The village committee wants to collect tolls, in the name of health management fees, and each person is 15 yuan, so it's best to let them get a receipt to avoid repeated payment due to inspection on the road.

After a short walk, you can see the Moon Lake on your right. It is small but beautiful.

the scenery along the way is good, not only lakes, but also snow-capped mountains and autumn colors.

There were several natural open-air wild hot springs before we arrived at Lianhua Lake, and the water temperature was just right, so it was worth a dip. You'd better take your bathing suit and soak here for a while.

Shortly after the hot spring, today's camp is Lotus Lake. This camp is very big and has beautiful scenery. Today's hiking time is not long, the difficulty is not great, the scenery along the way is beautiful, the hot springs are cool, and it is a very enjoyable day.

Day2: Lotus Lake (4,63 meters)-large platform (4,58 meters)

Walking for 8 hours, the altitude rises by 55 meters, standard +

Difficulty: * * * * Walking on wetlands, crossing glaciers and crossing rocky slopes

Intensity: * * * The altitude rises rapidly, and the walking distance is short. Take a walk by the lake, breathe fresh air and harvest beautiful scenery at the same time; It not only exercised the body but also cultivated the sentiment.

Soon after we left Lianhuahu camp, we had to cross an artificial bridge.

Looking back at Lianhuahu Camp, I still feel so beautiful!

after crossing the bridge, we have been walking in a big wetland.

There is grass, water and yaks here.

It is necessary to cross the river. Pay attention to safety when crossing the river. Fortunately, the water in these places is very shallow. Take off your shoes and you can easily get through.

after walking through this wetland, we started climbing, and the road after that was more difficult. The road trace is not obvious, you have to go through a rocky slope, and you will go the wrong way if you are not careful.

Climb to the upper end of the valley. There are several places where big stones cross the river, which need mutual protection. Pass carefully. There's a place where it's safer to ride on a stone and cross the river.

Just remember the general direction. Our destination is just above the valley until we see a larger platform. This is our camp today.

Day3: Big platform (4,58m)-Yakou (4,914m)-Tianchi (4,329m)

Walking for 8 hours, rising by 335m and falling by 585m. Challenge

Difficulty: * * * * It's steep to go down the mountain, and it has to pass through a rocky slope

Strength: * *.

When you leave this big platform camp, you will start climbing over the pass. When you walk on a big stone with snow, your feet will slip easily. You should be extra careful and be down-to-earth in every step.

It's difficult to climb the pass, and it's even more difficult to get dumb. This section is full of big stones, and sometimes it needs mutual protection to avoid falling.

a place like this is scary to look at. But we still have to bite our teeth and go down bit by bit.

After crossing this crumbling rocky slope, you can see the beautiful Tianchi Lake, and the road is much better, all the way down.

Our camp is located by the beautiful Tianchi Lake.

Day4: Tianchi (4,329 meters)-Wuxuhai (3,367 meters)-Kowloon (2,9 meters)

Walking for 7 hours, the altitude drops by 96 meters, standard +

Difficulty: * * * Several cliffs are more dangerous

Intensity: * * The walking distance is longer

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At this time, the Tianchi Lake we saw is like a sapphire embedded in a silent valley.

Some sections are dangerous. We have to climb up and down the steep rock wall, so we need to set up protection here.

After walking through Tianchi, you can finally relax, rest, take photos and have lunch at the Tianchi water outlet, and enjoy the hard-won beauty.

don't be too happy, there are still several rivers waiting for you. Although there are artificial bridges, if you accidentally fall, the consequences will be unimaginable. Carefully cross the water outlet, come to the right of the valley, enter the virgin forest, and you will see another scene.

We can't really relax until we see the beautiful Wuxuhai. This is the mature scenic spot that has been developed.

You can take a break here and contact the driver by phone. There is a snack bar nearby to supplement food. After that, walk along the plank road on the left side of Wuxuhai to the gate of the scenic spot. After the hike, take a bus to Jiulong County to be corrupt.

Mode of transportation:

1. Gathering in Chengdu all over the country;

2. Take the bus from Chengdu Xinnanmen Coach Station to Kowloon and get off at Shade;

3. Shade will take a local van to the forest farm. When you arrive in Shade, you can find a car temporarily.

4. Call a local van in Kowloon to pick you up after you reach Wuxu Sea Scenic Area on foot. It is best to let the guide contact in advance;

5. The Kowloon shuttle bus goes to Chengdu. Holiday buses are tight, so it is best to book round-trip tickets in advance; Pre-store the phone number of the local van driver in the mobile phone for easy contact.

Best season:

The season suitable for hiking is May-October. The weather on the plateau is changeable. It may be sunny at noon and snowy in the afternoon. As the saying goes, there are four seasons in a day. Take more clothes and change clothes frequently when hiking.

Equipment requirements:

1. Personal equipment

Necessary equipment

1-2 quick-drying clothes;

1-2 pieces of quick-drying pants;

2-3 pieces of quick-drying and perspiration underwear;

1-2 pieces of quick-drying sweat-wicking underwear (long);

2-3 briefs, preferably light and sweat-wicking, with better quality;

2-3 pairs of sports socks, including one pair of wool socks;

wide-brimmed sunshade hat;

1 pair of gloves;

a jacket, trousers and raincoat;

fleece top;

2-3 headscarves are versatile and can be changed every day;

1 pair of high-top hiking shoes;

1 thermos kettle, about 1 liter;

2 trekking poles;

1 backpack, about 7L for male players and 6L for female players;

1 backpack rain cover;

1 headlamp and 2 sets of spare batteries for the headlamp;

1 pair of sunglasses;

various skin care products including hand cream;

1 sunscreen, more than 3 times, 1 sunscreen lip balm;

2-3 waterproof bags (size and model);

1 sleeping bag with comfortable temperature below -1 degrees;

1 damp-proof pad;

Personal articles (ID cards, cameras, chargers, batteries, garbage bags, toiletries, toilet paper, wet tissues, etc.);

Life-saving card: blood type, drug allergy, emergency contact number, etc.

Optional equipment:

One Swiss army knife, which is mandatory for male players and optional for female players;

pen and paper;

1 pair of light sandals;

2 kneepads, which are best worn by people with knee injuries, to protect their knees when going down the mountain;

grab down pants and down jackets (over 3g), and bring them for those who are afraid of the cold;

1 small bag or camera bag;

2. Public equipment

First aid kit: 2

walkie-talkies: more than 3

GPS: more than 2

stoves, gas tanks and cookware

tents: two for common use

3. Drug list

1 box of cold medicine. Ganmaoling, Contek, Tylenol, Baijiahei, etc., choose your own cold medicine, it is easy to catch a cold on the plateau;

1 box of gastrointestinal medicine. Berberine, Fluperacid, Xiang Lian Capsule, whole gut, etc., just choose one you are used to, but diarrhea on the road is very annoying;

1 box of anti-inflammatory drugs. Cephalosporin, amoxicillin, etc.

clear powder 1 box. Yiqing Capsule, Qinghuo Tablet, Niuhuang Jiedu Tablet, etc.

Anti-altitude sickness drugs (necessary for people who go to the plateau for the first time): 3 boxes of Gao Yuan 'an, carried for 5 days, and 1 box of Baifuning or ibuprofen analgesic tablets;

traumatic drugs: Band-Aid, Collateral Oil, Yunnan Baiyao Spray, Futalin, Shangshi Zhitong Ointment, etc.

Anti-allergic drugs: Kairuitan, Cismin, Piyan Kang, etc.

motion sickness medicine, vitamin C, eye drops, cooling oil, wind expelling oil, etc.

other personal habitual drugs.

The plateau weather is changeable, and it is easier to get sick than usual, so it is better to take more medicine.

food plan:

personal food plan consists of three parts: action food, road meal and reserve food.

Action food, snacks that can be eaten while walking: chocolate, nuts, toffee, biscuits, small packages of beef jerky, etc.

Road meal, food to eat during lunch break: baked bread, ham sausage, pickled mustard tuber, etc.

Reserve grain, food to be eaten in emergencies and unexpected situations: compressed biscuits, energy bars, etc.

For breakfast and dinner, it is suggested to organize cooking in small groups, with 4-6 people in each group. Breakfast: noodles, vermicelli, oatmeal, etc. Dinner is 3-4 dishes, the main food is rice or noodles, with some Laoganma, pickles, Shuanghui beef and so on.

Difficulty evaluation:

1. The walking time is 4 days, and the walking time is 5-9 hours every day;

2. Horses can't cross the pass, so they need to carry their own load or ask for a porter.

3. The camp is 4,-4,6 meters and the pass is 4,9 meters. It belongs to hiking in high altitude areas, and some people will have altitude sickness.

4. Crossing the river many times, the water is cold this season. Fortunately, the water is very shallow, below the knee, and it is easy to pass;

5. The tracks of some sections are not obvious, and it is a little dangerous to go down the pass and cross Tianchi, so it is necessary to protect each other.

6. The pass is at a high altitude, and sometimes there is snow.

please don't invite a guide and a porter, ride or ride for 4 days or 6 days, which will directly affect the difficulty of this route. It is still difficult to cross the whole journey without guidance, so please choose carefully.

Risk control:

The contingent risks of this activity mainly include the following aspects:

1. Altitude sickness. Some players who have no altitude experience may have altitude sickness to varying degrees. Before departure, let the newcomers know about altitude sickness, overcome their fear, take rhodiola, Takahara 'an and other drugs appropriately, control the speed of hiking on the plateau, and evacuate to low altitude areas in time if there is serious altitude sickness.

2. Temperature loss. The weather in the plateau changes rapidly, so you should take more clothes and change clothes frequently during hiking. Stop hiking immediately when there are signs of temperature loss, put on warm clothes, tie up tents when necessary, and get into sleeping bags to keep warm.

3. Sliding drop. Don't rush into dangerous sections, and arrange experienced people to protect them.

4. Traffic accidents. The road from Chengdu to Shade is long and the road conditions are poor, which is easy to cause traffic accidents. We should take the following measures: find the vehicles of regular companies, try not to walk at night, send people in turn to observe the road conditions at the co-driver's position, and supervise the drivers to drive safely, without rushing or speeding.

5. personnel conflict. Including: between us and guides or other locals, between us and other teams, between our players. Team leader and cooperation should pay attention to observation, find problems in time and solve them properly.

6. The players will retreat. If a team member can't walk the whole course due to physical reasons, arrange a guide and a team member to accompany him to evacuate, so as to ensure the safety of the evacuated team member.

Practical information:

1. Rescue telephone

1) Sichuan Mountaineering Association Gao Min: 28-85437259, 1398197558;

2) Xiong Anping of Ganzi Mountain Rescue Team: 1399487899;

3) Kowloon Tourism Board: 836-3323577;

4) Jiulong County Public Security Bureau: 836-332228.

2. Hotel Inn

1) Chengdu Longtang International Youth Hostel, Address: No.26, Kuanxiangzi, Qingyang District, Chengdu, Tel: 28-8664848. Good location, high grade and high price;

2) Chengdu No.4 Factory International Youth Hostel