Travel to the Northwest

Part 1

? It’s a holiday! Since the outbreak of the epidemic in 2020, I have not been out much, and I always have an urgent and restless heart that wants to go out. In addition, my father's physical condition has been stable for a while, but I can't bear the thought of having to work hard for my mother. After all, I still held back. But as soon as I made an appointment with my friends, the longing in my heart was ignited again. The beautiful scenery in the northwest and the scenic spots that I loved so much were like lovers I hadn't seen for many years, looming in front of my eyes one by one, pulling me to meet them. Hence this trip.

? (1) Encountering Zhuoer Mountain

? After crossing the West Qinling Mountains, the charm of the northwest begins to appear: the rolling mountains, without the lush trees, are shallow and faint. The grass, or the completely exposed ridges, and the peaks are abrupt and steep, as steep as a knife, which really resemble the openness and openness of a man from the northwest. The sky is high, the sky is clear and blue, with white clouds. The heart also becomes wild.

In order to let the body slowly adapt to the plateau, we decided to go to the Qilian Prairie first. Passing through Menyuan, rapeseed flowers are in full bloom. The rapeseed flowers are not as tall as those in Chengdu. Their color is darker and more yellow, closer to the color of gold. They are continuous for a hundred miles. The flower scenery is unique to the local blue sky, white clouds, high mountains and snow peaks. Some houses, beekeepers, cows, etc. complement each other, creating unique and charming scenery. Walking among the sea of ??flowers, pedestrians feel like paradise!

The Qilian Mountain Prairie didn’t leave much of an impression on me: the horses, cattle, sheep, and white yurts scattered on the same endless green grassland didn’t feel as soft as the red grassland, and the covered grassland was shallower. Wildflowers are relatively monotonous, mostly white. Maybe we went there at the wrong time and missed its most beautiful scenery.

? The road sign of Zhuoer Mountain breaks into the first- to fourth-A level scenic spot. Some people disagree, what mountains are more beautiful than those in Sichuan! Friends say it is a fairyland in the hinterland of the Qilian Mountains. Since I encountered it, I might as well take a look, so I searched online for a farm near Zhuoer Mountain - Guoyun Farm, and went there early the next morning.

? Zhuoer Mountain is indeed outstanding. Here? Danxia landform, green continuous peaks, set off the snowy peaks of the sacred mountains in the distance, soft and majestic, golden rapeseed flowers and red Danxia landforms spread out thousands of miles on the hillside, the color is gorgeous and dazzling! Understand why this place is called the "Beautiful Ruddy Queen", "Qilian Heavenly Realm", and "Oriental Little Switzerland".

Zhuoer Mountain in July is already full of charm. It presents the most poetic and picturesque pastoral scene in the northwest to tourists. Standing on the viewing platform and looking out, the beautiful Qilian scenery is like a The natural and synthetic oil paintings hang before your eyes, which is dizzying and refreshing.

? The beauty of Zhuoer Mountain cannot be recorded with a few photos. The wonderland on earth under the changing light and shadow is so beautiful that you don’t need any words of praise, just stand in front of it. , from near to far, from far to near, walking through the beauty...

? The Zhuoer Mountain that I met unexpectedly was like this for thousands of years, and it was imprinted in my heart.

(2) Zhangye, finally met you

I saw Danxia in Guide in 2012. The ruddy, khaki-yellow steep rock walls stood on both sides of the road. I heard that Danxia in Zhangye is even more spectacular, and I look forward to seeing it.

? Transferring from Zhuoer Mountain to Zhangye, we traveled on the expressway for nearly five hours. The weather was hazy and the clouds were thick. The Danxia without color had no soul. I was looking forward to the solar energy breaking through the clouds. We arrived in Zhangye around six o'clock. Hey, the sun was shining brightly. We all got excited and bought tickets and rushed there. Along with countless tourists who had come from thousands of miles away to get there, we got on the shuttle bus and finally saw the true face of Zhangye Danxia: illuminated by the setting sun. Thousands of cliffs and mountains all present bright red and reddish-brown colors, each showing its own charm against each other. It is truly said that "color is like Wodan, brilliant like bright clouds".

We followed the single-circulation sightseeing car from the west gate. There are four scenic spots in the park, namely the Colorful Fairy Terrace, the Colorful Cloud Sea Terrace, the Colorful Splendid Terrace, and the Colorful Clouds Terrace. A large sightseeing platform has been built at each attraction.

For photography enthusiasts, we went in at the right time. The setting sun shone on the mountains to the east, and the mountains showed brighter colors of red, yellow, and cyan. The mountains glowed with a dazzling luster, and there were The mountain is facing the light, so all tourists can do is grab a spot to take photos. Lao Lu also got busy amidst the admiration, and the beauties accompanying him were busy dancing their bright red scarves...

? Yunhai Terrace has a wider view, and you can see the white mountains. As the viewing platform reaches a higher point, you can see a large hill in the distance like a kind sleeping Buddha, while the slopes of the large mountain below you are covered with round hills, which look like little monks kneeling down one after another. It is the monks worshiping Buddha.

When the sunlight hits the top of the mountain in the distance, it is like a Buddhist world, shining brightly.

? The mountain at Jinxiutai feels more beautiful and delicate. The rocks are stacked vertically, and the red and yellow textures are rich in color and alternate with degrees, just like a piece of colorful training.

? Hongxia Terrace is the most magnificent existence of colorful Danxia. The sky has turned dark. Thinking of entering the park for the second time tomorrow morning, I am ready to reverse it.

It rained at night, which may have affected me when I saw Danxia the next day, and I was worried. We were really lucky. We stayed at the Yumei Hotel next to the west gate. In the morning, the sun started to shine. We quickly entered the park and went straight to Jinxiu Terrace and Hongxia Terrace. The morning light shines on the colorful Danxia. I don’t know how to describe it. I just know that it is beautiful. Only at this time can it be called colorful. The miraculous workmanship of nature is beyond the imagination of humans.

After feasting our eyes and seeing the beauty of Danxia in the morning and evening, we happily rushed to the next scenic spot...

(3) Jiayuguan, let me relive history< /p>

Jiayuguan, the westernmost end of the Great Wall, is known as "the most majestic pass in the world". It is located in the middle of the narrowest valley 5 kilometers west of Jiayuguan City, Gansu Province. The walls on both sides of the city pass cross the Gobi Desert and are connected to the Black Mountains in the north. The Great Wall, connected to the first pier in the world in the south, is the westernmost fortress of the Ming Great Wall. It was once known as the throat of Hexi in history. Due to its dangerous terrain and majestic architecture, it is known as the key to the border and is the transportation link of the ancient "Silk Road". The fortress is one of the three wonders of the Great Wall of China.

Jiayuguan was built in the fifth year of Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty (1372). It consists of the inner city, the outer city, Luocheng, the urn city, the moat and the north and south wings of the Great Wall, with a total length of about 60 kilometers. The Great Wall is dotted with platforms, piers, and fortresses. It consists of three lines of defense: the inner city, the outer city, and the moat. They overlap and defend, forming a defense of one fire for five miles, one pier for ten miles, one fort for thirty miles, and one city for one hundred miles. system.

I really regret that I didn’t study history properly when I was a student. My concept of the Great Wall was vague and vague, so I had to look up the information on the Internet. Walking on every ancient brick wall in Jiayuguan, I feel heavy with the history. Every brick, every tile, and every tower embodies the wisdom of the Chinese nation and the pure heart of ancient soldiers who fought bloody battles. Looking at this ancient castle, facing the vast Gobi desert in front, the black and rough Huns are attacking on horseback. Even if they break through the defense lines of the soldiers in front and enter the pass, they will still have a narrow escape: riding a tall horse, they will instantly fall into the deep gate. He must be extremely frightened. Even if he fights bravely and enters, his strength will be stripped layer by layer. If he mistakenly enters the urn city of the high-walled compound, he will definitely be pierced by thousands of arrows from the soldiers on the high wall... The design of every part is really thoughtful. The craftsmanship is unique and the craftsmanship is extraordinary.

? After nearly six o'clock after visiting Jiayuguan, we drove to the Black Mountain Hanging Wall. Being ignorant, I thought that the Great Wall was built on a ridge and got its name because of its steepness. Lao Lu believed that it was not connected to the Great Wall and was built separately, so it was a hanging wall.

When we arrived at the Hanging Wall Great Wall Scenic Area, the staff was about to get off work. Because we bought a package ticket at Jiayuguan Pass, we quickly went in to see its true appearance: from a distance, we saw the Great Wall plummeting down from the mountain at a 45-degree angle. , looks like hanging upside down in the air, and the iron wall is hanging in the air, blocking the entrance of Shiguan Gorge, hence the name "Hanging Wall". As the sun sets, there are only a few people there. Compared with Jiayuguan, it is less majestic and majestic. It seems to be integrated with the desolate mountains and has become a natural landscape for people to climb and exercise in their spare time. As we were rushing back, a few more people came.

Early the next morning, we went to the first pier in the world - located 7 kilometers south of Jiayuguan City, across the river from Qilian Snow Peak. It was the starting point of the first pier of the Great Wall in the Ming Dynasty. It has a long history. Years of wind erosion has turned it into a mound.

The Tuolai River quietly flows eastward from the side, and the deep trench lies quietly in front of the Great Wall. The vast Gobi desert is in front of us, against the blue sky. The wind from the north blows occasionally, and the corners of clothes fly, and the wind whispers, as if there is gold in the air. The fighting horses, the neighing of war horses... I can't help but think of the majestic and vast ancient civilization.

? If I could do it all over again, I would definitely study history. People who are good at history travel to famous mountains, rivers, scenic spots and historic sites. How exciting that is!

(4) Crescent Moon Spring. Mingshan Sha

When you go to Dunhuang, you will always think of Crescent Moon Spring. I heard people say that if I don’t go, I won’t be able to see him again.

With longing for it, after passing through several miles of farm-lined paths lined with vendors, the scenic spot stands in front of you. I bought a ticket and walked in. Yellow sand and dunes were everywhere in my eyes. The sand was soft and soft when I stepped on it. With a little effort, I would sink deeper. It's like everyone bought shoe covers, ignored him, and moved forward slowly. There are camels next to it, and you can ride along the long camel team. But it was really difficult to walk, so I bought a sightseeing ticket and made many twists and turns until I arrived at the Crescent Moon Spring. The Crescent Moon Spring that I have longed for is right in front of me. There is a clear spring under the towering Huangsha Mountain. The spring is like other springs. There are trees, reeds and pavilions. The blue sky and white clouds are set off by the yellow sand. The color is quiet and elegant, like an otherworldly place. girl. Groups of tourists are in high spirits, wearing all kinds of colorful costumes, dancing with scarves and posing for photos at the lakeside and Shatou. They are extremely noisy, but they cannot be affected by Crescent Moon Spring, which always maintains its tranquility. How indifferent, refreshing and refined is this!

? Lao Lu and I took photos of it from various angles: near and far, and the whole profile. It was simply beautiful. Even though I didn’t know how to take pictures, I thought it looked good even if I took random photos.

In the evening, we added energy at Tingleixuan: ham sausage 5 yuan, frozen watermelon 15 yuan, so expensive! Then follow the ladder and follow the flow of people to climb up Mingsha Mountain step by step. The Crescent Moon Spring in Mingsha Mountain is so beautiful under the setting sun. Everyone wants to see its unique beauty. People who are approaching the top of the mountain stop and turn their heads to admire and take photos from time to time, which makes the eager people below the mountainside shout. After walking and stopping like this, we finally climbed to the top of the mountain. The top was already crowded with people! This was the first time in our lives that Lao Lu and I sat together on the top of a mountain watching the sunset.

The sunset left half of its face on the mountain top, and the surrounding clouds were brilliant. The afterglow filled the Crescent Spring, and the spring reflected the colorful clouds on the hills. The afterglow fell at the end of the desert in the distance, flowing silently along the Gobi, almost tragic. A little lonely, just like it has experienced ups and downs in the course of thousands of years of history. It made me deeply appreciate the feeling of the lonely smoke in the desert and the sun setting in the long river...

(5) Big Star, Dunhuang

Speaking of Dunhuang, I will think of Feitian.

Li Bai, the great poet of the Tang Dynasty, praised the flying fairies of Dunhuang in his poem: "Hibiscus in plain hands, creeping into the space with empty steps. The colorful clothes drag on the wide belt, floating up to the sky."

This is described in the book : Flying Ana is a multi-faceted figure, walking among the flowing clouds in the sky. Her posture is free and unrestrained. Some are wearing double buns like girls, some are wearing right-sided cassocks like monks, some are holding flowers, some are playing flute or drums, and some are Offering flowers on a plate, some playing the harp and pipa, playing the transverse flute and sheng, and flying ribbons... Flying to the sky has become the yearning deep in my heart, the lover of past and present lives.

? However, this big star is so famous that before departure, people were told on the Internet to book tickets one month in advance. Our schedule is uncertain. I heard that there are 6,000 emergency tickets every day, so it should be no problem. I had so much fun these two days that I forgot to book tickets. After visiting Zhangye, I looked online at night and was dumbfounded—according to our itinerary, we couldn’t buy emergency tickets for the next day! The so-called emergency ticket can only see four caves. When everyone adds up, since we have already passed by it, there are only four caves in it. I was worried that everything would not happen again, so I decided to find some scenic spots in the surrounding areas to visit. I stayed there until the third day.

? After all this hard work, I finally saw this big star: I walked two or three miles of the sightseeing trail under the scorching sun, and queued for nearly two hours with the worshipers. When I walked into it, four people Cave! We queue up in front of each cave, listen to the organizer's explanation over the loudspeaker three or four times, and then follow the crowds of people into the cave to browse for one minute. There are four caves! But I only remember the Maitreya Buddha and the Nine Floors, and I can’t even remember the explanations given by the docent as if they were endorsements. I just feel that each cave is taller, the colors are more brilliant, the portraits are more delicate and full, and the lines are more graceful and smooth. It is truly exquisite and majestic.

The movie is over, but Feitian is not seen! It ended just like that, just a symbolic check-in at Mogao Grottoes. I couldn’t help but think of the day before when I stayed at the Mogao Grottoes and found its sister cave, the Yulin Grottoes. Although it is remote and closed, and not as gorgeous as the Mogao Grottoes, it is close to the people. For 40 yuan, you can see 9 caves, and you can stay in the cave and listen to the guide’s in-depth explanations. explanations, you can also ask the instructors for in-depth communication. If time permits, you can queue up for another half an hour to enter the park and enter different caves. The Yulin Grottoes also have exquisite murals that are very well preserved. The colors of many murals are still bright today. The rich and colorful Xixia murals in the Yulin Grottoes make up for the shortcomings of the Mogao Grottoes.

? Let’s talk about it again, as outsiders, we see it as a lively event, and we really don’t understand art, culture, history, and Buddhism.

Look at the temple in the south and the cave in the north. ? Meeting Yulin Grottoes can be considered a blessing on this trip. Let Feitian become my eternal yearning in my heart!

After visiting Dunhuang and on the way to the next stop, thick yellowish clouds rolled up in the sky, and Lao Lu exclaimed about a sandstorm! In the blink of an eye, it was overwhelming and swept across the entire sky. The road ahead for us was filled with yellow sand. Fortunately, we arrived at the farm where we stayed last night for lunch. When we arrived at the small courtyard, the sky was dark, as if it were covered by night! Not bad, it lasted about ten minutes. However, the ground was covered with sand and dust, and the sky was still unclear and gray. But we decided to head to our next stop, Aksei. It was the first time I saw it with my own eyes, and it became a part of my journey! Then I felt the power of the sandstorm even more!

(6) Emerald Lake, see you next time

The Emerald Lake in Dachaidan was originally our check-in place today, but unfortunately the road was blocked due to heavy rain yesterday, and we were stopped and advised Returning, the feeling of disappointment has not been dispelled, but Xiaochaidan Lake not far away gave us a surprise: the blue is pure, deep and peaceful. In the distance, Qaidam Snow Peak stands between heaven and earth, adding a bit of ethereal feeling.

? Delingha Tuosu Lake was also an accident, because I couldn’t go to Emerald Lake. I remembered Tuosu Lake that my cousin talked about, and after checking it, it was on the way forward, but the sky on all sides was thick with clouds. , only the sky above our heads shone with auspicious clouds. Driven by the desire for fun, we crossed several kilometers of wetlands and came to two kilometers near the lake. We were stopped by the caretaker, and we finally sneaked in from the side to see its true appearance. : A typical inland saltwater lake (Mr. Li, a general practitioner, specifically verified that the water has a salty taste). The lake is surrounded by the vast Gobi desert. The lake surface is vast and the lakeshore is wide. It happened that the sun was shining, and the originally gray-blue lake water became lustrous and pure blue. The waves on the lake surface illuminated by the light were blown by the wind, making the waves sparkling. It was too beautiful to be described in words. It was just the four of us who enjoyed such a beautiful and imaginative scenery. We enjoyed the feeling of being in a private room as much as we could. Later, a few people came in. A dark cloud rolled up from the sky, and everyone reluctantly left. As soon as the farewell rain started to fall.

The rain gradually lightened up, and a double rainbow appeared in front of us, hanging on both sides. It slowly and completely appeared in front of us, and everyone kept screaming!

? What kind of encounter is this? Really unforgettable!

? (7) Sky Mirror - Chaka Salt Lake

It rained heavily the night before going to Sky Mirror and continued until eight or nine o'clock the next morning, with occasional thunder. Everyone was in a gloomy mood and stayed at the lakeside farm to rest. The loyal and honest boss said that when there is thunder, it will clear up, and when there is thunder, it will last for a long time. Comfort us that it will clear up soon. They also told us that there are two scenic spots in the scenic area. There is also a new Sky One outside the Sky Mirror, with similar scenery.

The rain gradually stopped, and the sun actually shone brightly! We packed our bags and drove there. Chaka Salt Lake is one of the "Four Great Scenic Spots in Qinghai". It is called China's "Mirror of the Sky" by travelers and is rated as one of the "55 Places You Must Visit in Your Lifetime" by National Tourism Geography Magazine. one. We decided not to change our original intention and headed for the famous Sky Mirror.

Mo Daojun leaves early, and there are even more early travelers. There are a lot of troublesome cars in the parking lot of the scenic area. It is also said that those who are near the water and the towers get the moon first! Many people had already come in the rain early in the morning to wait. We drove around a bit before parking in a remote spot.

? The sightseeing bus also opens for three or four miles. There is a large white salt lake in the park, and several nearby salt lakes are blocked by circles. There is a viewing platform for everyone to enjoy and take pictures, and several large salt sculptures are embellished. , a small sightseeing train meandering through it had already set off full of passengers. Going deeper is the area where you can enter the water. Many people could no longer restrain themselves, shaking red gauze scarves and skirts scattered around the railings to take pictures.

Each salt lake is vast, with silvery waves sparkling in the breeze under the sun. The white salt crystals are printed with the long white clouds in the blue sky, and the snow-capped mountains of Cangshan Mountain in the distance are reflected in the lake, which is poetic and picturesque. Through the clear lake water, you can see the lifelike white salt flowers of different shapes. The lake is a mirror image of the sky, blue and white intertwined like a dream.

Lao Lu and I rented rain boots and couldn’t wait to get into the lake. The water was up to our calves. Where there were many people, the waves crisscrossed. We tried to walk to places where there were few people. Ripples surged under the lens, always damaging the mirror. Feeling like this, I stood quietly in the water waiting for the windless Chaka Salt Lake. The shallow white lake surface was printed with blue sky and white clouds. This scenery only lasted for a moment. It was hard to achieve the effect of a mirror. Unfortunately, it was noon and there was no sunlight. Hiding in the clouds, the photo appears as a shadow. However, this salt lake is extremely beautiful. Such scenes seem to come from my own dreams, from the so-called poetry and the so-called distance. It really deserves the reputation of "Mirror of the Sky of China".

I played like this from ten in the morning to two in the afternoon, then turned around and left.

(8) Take a walk around Qinghai Lake

This is the last day of our Grand Ring Route!

Except for Lao Lu, we have all been to Qinghai Lake. This time we accompanied Lao Lu to see Qinghai Lake. Although it was not as shocking as the first time, we still lamented the beauty of Qinghai Lake from time to time. The breeze was not dry and the sunshine was just right. The blue water extends to the horizon, and the water and sky are the same color. As we walked around the lake from the west, we first saw a large area of ??green alpine pastures, with colorful wildflowers, like silk, and scattered fat cattle and sheep dotted among them. Slowly, you can see thousands of acres of rapeseed flowers blooming around the lake. The vast expanse of blue is inlaid with golden bright yellow, half yellow and half blue, extremely gorgeous. The herdsmen enclosed the land and gave us money to enter, and we took pictures again. We don’t want to meet people from Nanjing here. The epidemic has been severe recently, and we suddenly feel wary and dislike them. We don’t want others to dislike us later.

Because I didn’t see the butter flowers in Kumbum Monastery last time, I spent 70 yuan to visit again with them this time. The temple was crowded with tourists as usual, and I finally saw the butter flowers, which were more than ten meters high. On the flower stands, story scenes composed of dozens or even one or two hundred characters are created. The Bodhisattva Vajra sits peacefully, the flying fairies have graceful postures, the flowers, birds, insects and fish are lifelike, the figures have both spiritual and spiritual forms, and the pavilions and pavilions are resplendent. The whole picture is complex but not chaotic, gorgeous and colorful, breathtaking, and shows the profoundness of Buddhism.

? I heard that making butter flowers is a very "cruel" creative process. Because butter melts when exposed to heat, and the hands of the artistic monks have body temperature, the butter will melt when they touch and hold the butter paste with their hands. Therefore, when making butter flowers, artistic monks must first solve the problem of hand temperature. Every November and December are the coldest months on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Artistic monks carry loads of ice-cold snow water, and then slowly put their hands into the shimmering ice water. As soon as the warm hands touched the zero-degree cold water, all the organs of the human body were forced and surrounded by the cold air. They shivered constantly, and the skin color became red, purple, and white. At this time, the minds of the artistic monks became clearer and calmer due to the infiltration of ice water. They had to lower the body temperature of their arms, palms, fingers and even the entire body as quickly as possible until it was the same temperature as the ice water - zero degrees! Only in this way can their hands be in close contact with butter and can they sculpt the easily melted butter paste into vivid shapes.

The butter flower is the world of Buddhism in the mind of the monk, which is formed by the flow of life. How much perseverance and strong spiritual desire are needed to support it!

Around two o'clock, we drove to Qutan Temple. Lao Lu talked about Qinghai's "Little Forbidden City" along the way. There is a plaque given by Zhu Yuanzhang here. It is said that Emperor Jianwen once became a monk here and brought Mysterious, everyone is full of curiosity.

After a section of the highway, we entered a steep and rugged mountain road. We were all wondering, is this deep mountain temple worth our bumpy search?

Finally here! The Qutan River flows endlessly, and next to it is a newly repaired parking lot. Then Qutan Temple jumps into view: after more than 600 years of wind and rain, it is dilapidated and dilapidated. An old lama charged 50 yuan for the entrance fee. The park is a typical Ming Dynasty building complex, with glazed tiles, flying corners and raised eaves, a central axis-symmetrical structure, combined with Tibetan Buddhism, decorated with white pagodas, and well-preserved murals and stone carvings. Unfortunately, I couldn't understand them. There are craftsmen in the park who are repairing everywhere. It should be open to the public in the near future! I lamented that Emperor Jianwen really had the ability to choose such a remote and hidden place.

? Dark clouds drifted across the sky again. It was already late, so we drove back.

Ending

? The completion of the Qutan Temple tour marks the basic end of our grand loop. Starting on the 19th, the full ten-day tour consists of Chengdu, Sheep and Lanzhou. Xining is a 5,000-kilometer journey with endless scenery including grasslands, sand dunes, Gobi deserts, lakes, sunshine, rain, and sand. During this period, there were scenic spots that arrived as expected, unexpected sights on the road, and there were also regrets that God failed to see the beauty because of insufficient preparation...

But this is travel! The road ahead is uncertain and it is impossible to foresee everything!

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? With the epidemic in Nanjing and Zhangjiajie, listening to the sound of horns in scenic spots reminds people to wear masks at all times despite the high temperature and dense crowds, and always beware of people in the epidemic areas. I don’t want to think that we will become people in the epidemic area on the last day. Everyone can’t help but feel the crisis. In the information age, we may have to face the situation of not being able to stay in a hotel tonight. We originally wanted to go back from Gannan and Hongyuan for another two or three days, but there was a video in the group saying that Wenchuan no longer allowed people from Chengdu to go in and out. If we went there, we had to carry nucleic acid or be advised to return. Everyone was less interested in traveling. After all, we decided to go from Longnan. The sheep have returned and are now on their way. It was already 5 o'clock when we returned from Qutan Temple. The two drivers hurriedly arrived at Xigu, Lanzhou at 10 o'clock. Along the way, the Qinghai Epidemic Prevention Department called us to greet us. I stayed next to the highway that night. Large heavy trucks kept coming at night, and I was often woken up in the middle of the night. The rumbling roar shook the house faintly, and I mistakenly thought that an earthquake was coming. I stayed half asleep until early the next morning. We set off at 6:30, drove for twelve hours and finally arrived home at 8:00 pm. My heart is finally at ease, there is no danger! It can be considered a victory escape.

? The trip is over! It has become another beautiful memory, the birds spreading their wings, the charming fragrance of flowers, the warmth encountered during travel, the mountains and rivers in the four seasons...

? I like traveling. Travel is an attitude towards life and makes people happy. A release of one's own body and mind is a reward for oneself, a poetry and distant place in the ordinary repetitive life of oil, salt, sauce, vinegar and tea!

Travel seems to give you a deep breath, seems to inspire you to have the courage to boldly embrace the unknown world, allowing you to fly across the blue sky, embrace the passionate islands, overlook the majestic mountains, and cross the rushing waves. Looking up at the flying eagle...

Pack up your mood and calmly return to the life of oil, salt, sauce, vinegar, pots and pans, wait for the next reward, and prepare to start again next time!