Walking in Tibet

Tibet is a dreamy snow-covered plateau. Countless people yearn for this pure and holy land. I don’t know when I had a belief in going to Tibet. The first time I went to Tibet, I chose to take the train. Firstly, I could slowly adapt to the plateau climate, and secondly, I could see the beautiful scenery along the way. But I did not choose to ride the Sichuan-Tibet Line because I was not fully prepared. I envy those who cycle into Tibet, travel on foot, or travel to Tibet on foot, because without enough willpower, they cannot support their final arrival in Tibet.

During the nearly 50-hour train journey over two days and two nights, I met all kinds of people and beautiful scenery. There are those college students who regard Tibet as the final destination of their graduation trip; there are enthusiastic young people who are full of infinite yearning for Tibet like us, and there are also the "third generation" who are rediscovering their memories, reminiscing about their classmates, and paying tribute to their youth.

Riding the train all the way, over the majestic Kunlun Mountains, Nyenchen Tanggula, across the Chumar and Tuotuo Rivers, walking with Tibetan antelopes in Hoh Xil, and on the Qiangtang Plateau with the beautiful Cona Lake Encounter and experience the real Tibet from the car window. No railway can be as shocking as the Qinghai-Tibet Railway. It is like a steel dragon winding forward, crossing the Gobi grassland and flying over the rift valley.

Along the deserted Qinghai-Tibet Railway, from time to time you will find those lonely and strong figures paying military salutes to the speeding trains in the cold wind, and they are the guardians of this heavenly road. I think I should give my applause to them, to those railway people who have sweated and shed tears for the Qinghai-Tibet Railway. What you gain along the way is by no means simple beauty, but also shock and stimulation to your soul.

Potala Palace The Potala Palace is known as the "Pearl on the Roof of the World". It overlaps with each other, twists and turns, and merges with the mountain. It stands tall and majestic. There is a wide modern square in front of the Dala Palace. The Tibetan Peaceful Liberation Monument is erected on the square. It is also the highest city square in the world and an important place to take photos when visiting the Potala Palace. I stood here for a long time, watching people coming and going, and I couldn't describe what I felt. It was as if I had been there in a dream, and I thought of Songtsen Gampo's love for Princess Wencheng.

Barkhor Street Barkhor Street, also known as Bajiao Street, is located in the old city of Lhasa. It is a famous turning road and commercial center in Lhasa. It has relatively completely preserved the traditional appearance and living style of the ancient city. The original street of Barkhor Street was just a single prayer path around the Jokhang Temple, which Tibetans called the "holy road". Now it has gradually expanded into a large old-style neighborhood surrounding the Jokhang Temple. Barkhor Street is also a must-visit place in Lhasa, suitable for street photography and buying souvenirs. This street is full of people walking at a slow pace, and everyone's face is full of vicissitudes of life and stories.

Ramoche Temple was built in the Tang Dynasty at the same time as the Jokhang Temple. It was built in the mid-7th century by Tibetan and Han craftsmen under the supervision of Princess Wencheng. When it was first built, it imitated the style of the Han and Tang Dynasties, with lofty towers and pavilions, magnificent and magnificent. After being burned and restored several times, the temple building faces east and west. The building faces the east. It is said that Princess Wencheng called in architects from the mainland when she entered Tibet because she missed the Han and Tang Dynasties.

Jokhang Temple Jokhang Temple has a history of more than 1,300 years and occupies the supreme status in Tibetan Buddhism. It is very convenient to go to the Jokhang Temple, which can be reached on foot from the Potala Palace. The Jokhang Temple is located in the center of Barkhor Street in the old city. Incense is lingering in front of the temple all day long, and believers worship devoutly, leaving deep impressions of their body-length heads on the bluestone floor in front of the door. Thousands of butter lamps are always bright, leaving traces of time and pilgrims.

Gangbala Mountain Gangbala Mountain is located between Langkazi County and Gonggar County in the Shannan region of Tibet. Gangbala Mountain is 5030 meters above sea level and 4990 meters above sea level.

Yamdrok Lake, Yangzhuo Lake, is one of the three holy lakes in Tibet and has the most beautiful lake water in the world. From Lhasa to Yanghu, you need to cross the 5030-meter Gangbala Pass. The beauty of the lakes and mountains at Yamdrok Yumco is the best in southern Tibet. This is an impeccable, spotless, clear and quiet world. In the hearts of Tibetans, it is regarded as "the scattered turquoise earrings of the goddess".

The lake is as calm as a mirror, reflecting the crystal clear glaciers and white snow, which is very spectacular. The lake, snow peaks and blue sky and white clouds merge into one, making people feel like they are in a fairyland on earth. At this moment, all the fatigue and unhappiness will be relieved, and your restless heart will immediately calm down.

But it is a little regrettable, because the shape of Yanghu Lake is like a coral branch. No matter which angle you look at, it is often difficult to see its full picture. The scenery along the 130 kilometers of lake shoreline is different. Perhaps incomplete beauty is the most beautiful, and that kind of beauty is breathtaking!

Pilgrims. Pilgrims who kowtow devoutly, as if the world is only about faith. People in the snow-covered plateau seem to be born to pray for all living beings. They chant sutras, turn prayer wheels, and kowtow every day, day after day, year after year. This is their living habit. The landscape of this land and the people's religious beliefs give Tibet a mysterious color. All people yearn for it. People want to contact it, understand it, and integrate into it.

Why go to Tibet? Some people say that they go to Tibet to find faith. In this place closest to the sky, religion and belief can be said to be oxygen and indispensable! When I came to Tibet, I realized what the most pious faith is.

I met too many people along the way. Believers who often knelt on the ground to worship, chanting scriptures that secular people do not understand, circle after circle. The pious face that has experienced vicissitudes of life deeply shocked my soul and made me, a layman, ashamed. They use their bodies to measure their faith, leading to infinity step by step, but we keep walking, looking for a place where our souls and faith can be placed!

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