The scenery on the road is better, what is there to do?

Three self-driving routes, if you travel through one of them, your life will be in vain!

Article 1: Gannan Zhuoni - Re-walking the Rock Road

People say that if you have been to Zhuoni, you are a self-driving legend.

In 1925, a traveler, an American traveler-Joseph Locke, stood on the border of Sichuan and faced two roads, "go directly to Qinghai, or go to Gannan via another route."

He chose the latter. So there was a 46-page introduction about Zhuoni in the American "National Geographic".

Zhuoni has a cool climate from June to August, with temperatures ranging from 15 to 25 degrees Celsius. In this summer, follow Locke’s footsteps, encounter the beautiful Zhuoni, and capture the most beautiful Gannan.

Specific route

Dayugou - Zhuoni County (Zending Temple, Tusi Memorial Hall, Taohe Customs Line, Qibu Temple) - Malu Town - Gongba Temple ——Niba Village, a century-old Tibetan village—Guanggai Mountain—Zhagana—Zhouqu (Nanyu Township)—Dangchang (Guanyegou, Nanhegou)—Min County (Erlang Mountain)—Lintao ——Lanzhou (Xinglong Mountain, Turugou)

Beautiful views along the way 1. Dayugugou is a small Jiuzhaigou village in Gannan

In Zhuoni, there is such a place where the trees are all gone in autumn In summer, the water is clear and green, a bit like Jiuzhaigou; in summer, it is green and green, with beautiful mountains and rivers in the south of the Yangtze River. This place is Dayugou.

2. The silent and beautiful temple of Zending Temple

This is an ancient temple that has not been infected by too many tourists. The temple is not big, but every courtyard here is very interesting. fine. The red walls, blue bricks, golden glazed tiles, door rails, pillars and eaves are carefully carved. It is beautiful, gorgeous yet solemn.

3. The Taohe River has a "clear distinction between Jingwei and Jingwei"

Whether you are passing by here to view the flowers, or taking a closer look at the landscape corridors along the line, the Taohe River and the Yellow River " The scenery with clear distinction between Jing and Wei will always make you marvel at the magic of nature.

4. The Tibetan village style at the foot of Malu Town

At the intersection of Cheba River and Tao River, there is a Baixiang Mountain covered with thousand-year-old cypresses, and there is a hidden mountain at the foot of the mountain. A small village with wooden buildings scattered in an orderly manner is the town of Ma Road. The town always seems to be filled with the mellow aroma of butter milk tea, and the air is filled with the aroma of cypress branches and tsampa.

5. Gomba Temple realizes the power of faith

Every year on the "Buddha Exhibition Festival", it is the busiest time in Gomba Temple, with tens of meters of giant Buddha thangkas spread out On the Buddhist altar for people to pay their respects, the inside and outside of the courtyard were crowded with devout monks and believers. On days when there are no festivals, Gongba Temple is as peaceful as retreating into the mountains and forests.

6. Niba Village is the first village in Amdo Tibetan area with a century-old Tibetan village

Niba Village is the only village in Gannan Prefecture that is included in the list of traditional Chinese villages. The houses in the village are built against the mountains and are well-proportioned, full of strong Tibetan style. The people here also live a long life, with the oldest person living to be 114 years old.

7. Guanggai Mountain

Watch a sunrise or sunset

Looking at Guanggai Mountain from a distance, the peak is so high that it seems to be directly inserted into the clouds. Find an early morning or evening to climb up Guanggai Mountain and watch the sun rise from the clouds and mist, or set from the misty mountains. Then you will understand that Guanggai Mountain is by no means unworthy of its reputation.

8. Searching for the last Shambhala in Zhagana

Zhagana, a Tibetan village in Gannan, lies quietly in the mist-shrouded mountains three thousand meters deep. In summer here, there are meadows full of flowers, and the mountain paths are filled with the refreshing fragrance of butter tea.

9. Guan'e Valley is more beautiful than Jiuzhaigou

In Gannan, there is such a place. It is a photography paradise in the eyes of photography enthusiasts, and a paradise on earth in the eyes of experienced travel enthusiasts. Not as famous as Jiuzhaigou, but more beautiful than Jiuzhaigou, it is Guanye Valley. It has more than 20 turquoise lakes, large and small, but the colors are different and the beauty is different.

10. The mythical green mountain of Turugou

Tulugou is a good place to escape the summer heat around Lanzhou. Even in midsummer, the temperature is not high. Even though the road here is not easy to walk, it is better because there are not many people.

Item 2: Anshun, Guizhou—Go to see Huangguoshu Waterfall

Some people say that without Guizhou, China’s average temperature would be 8°C higher.

In Anshun in summer, the temperature is no more than 25℃. No matter how hot the weather is, the magnificent waterfalls, dense primeval forests, deep colorful caves, and misty lakes and mountains will definitely keep you cool.

Moreover, Anshun has started the 2016 China Anshun Huangguoshu self-driving tour (which will last for 5 months). This summer, if you drive in Anshun by yourself, you can also enjoy the preferential policies of many regional tourism products in the scenic area.

Specific route

Ziyun (Getu River) - Zhongdong Miao Village - Pingba (Tiantai Mountain, Tianlong Tunbao Ancient Town) - Longgong Scenic Area - Shitou Village ——Guanling (Hongya Tianshu)——Wetland Park——Doupotang Waterfall——Tianxing Bridge——Huangguoshu Waterfall——Banbian Street

Beautiful scenery along the way 1. Go back to the Getu River Scenic Area and go deep into the scenery Lin

"There are no people in the empty mountain, but you can hear the singing of birds." This poem by Wang Wei is probably the most suitable to describe the Getu River Scenic Area. Continuous peaks, deep canyons, clear streams, and the only sounds outside the ancient caves are the whispers of swallows.

2. Zhongdong Miao Village, the last cave-dwelling tribe in China

This is the last cave-dwelling tribe in China, a real "different cave"! Before arriving at Zhongdong Miao Village, you may have a hard time imagining that there are 18 families living in a cave that is more than 100 meters wide and 200 meters deep.

3. There is a fairyland deep in the Tiantai Mountains

There are so many mountains in the country called "Tiantai Mountains" that you can't even count them with ten fingers. The special thing about Tiantai Mountain in Anshun is probably that there is an ancient town named Tianlong Tunbao on the mountain. Standing on the top of the mountain and looking down in the early morning, the ancient town and terraced fields are looming in the hazy smoke, making it look like a fairyland.

4. The war of 600 years ago in Tianlong Tunbao Ancient Town has faded away

This was once an important place for military garrison in the south of the town where Emperor Taizu of the Ming Dynasty transferred troops. Although the war of 600 years ago has disappeared with the Years have gone by, but as soon as you walk in here, you feel like you have walked into the alley of dreams. The houses in the town are built with gray stone bricks, and the streets are also paved with gray stone bricks. The red couplets occasionally seen in the streets are particularly eye-catching.

5. The colorful caves in the Dragon Palace Scenic Area are amazing

Every spring when the flowers bloom, a big "dragon" character will be cut out of the rapeseed fields here, which is very interesting. Although there are no rapeseed flowers in the Dragon Palace Scenic Area in summer, it is still a good choice to come here to see the colorful caves and take shelter from the trees.

6. Enter the Kingdom of Stone in Shitou Village

Just like its name, stone steps, stone walls, stone arches, stone tiles... you can hardly see it in Shitou Village Brick by tile, the houses have stone walls and roofs are made of stone tiles. The walls of the courtyard, the passages in the village, and the small bridge in front of the village are also built with stone. Even the utensils at home are also made of stone.

7. The Red Cliff Heavenly Book leads to the code of ancient civilization

For hundreds of years, countless scholars and sages have come here, just to decipher the mysterious and confusing things on the cliff. Weird symbols. These symbols are neither carved nor chiselled, and have no scratches. After hundreds of years of wind and frost, their color is new and mysterious.

8. Doupotang Waterfall is as quiet as a virgin but as active as a stray rabbit

Doupotang Waterfall in the flat water period is beautiful and charming. The water flows along the gentle waterfall surface and spreads evenly, like a stream. A thin, translucent veil that glows silver in the sunlight. In the wet season, Doupotang Waterfall is like a wild horse running wild, roaring in the mountains, making a loud "rumbling" sound.

9. Jiangnan is not the only place where Tianxing Bridge is misty and hazy

If the Huangguoshu Waterfall is characterized by its majesty, then the Tianxing Bridge downstream of the waterfall is exquisite and beautiful.

10. Huangguoshu Waterfall is the largest waterfall in Asia

There is actually no need to say much about Huangguoshu Waterfall. This 100-meter-wide waterfall, the largest in Asia, has long been famous and almost everyone knows it.

Article 3: Qinghai Lake in summer - rapeseed flowers bloom in July

You know, if you miss this summer, you can only wait another year.

Although Qinghai Lake is beautiful all year round, if you miss the rapeseed flowers in Qinghai Lake in July and August, you will have to wait until next year.

Specific route

Xining - Huangyuan (Danggar Ancient City) - Riyue Mountain - Qinghai Lake - Erlangjian Scenic Area - Heima River (Su Heima River You can watch the sunrise) - Chaka Salt Lake - Huanhu West Road - Hotwater Grassland - Datong Riverside - Gangcha (Fairy Bay Wetland) - Dadong Mountain - Zhuoerkou - Qilian - Menyuan (Rape flowers) - Xining

Beautiful views along the way 1. The story of Princess Wencheng of Riyue Mountain is spread here

When heading to Qinghai Lake from Xining, you will pass by Riyue Mountain. The scenery along this section of the road is beautiful, with green pastures and rolling mountains. You can see the Riyue Mountain with floating prayer flags in the distance. Legend has it that Princess Wencheng once looked back at the Central Plains from Riyue Mountain. If you are not very interested in this period of history, just look at Riyue Mountain from a distance.

2. The deep blue and brilliant yellow of Qinghai Lake

Qinghai Lake in July is as beautiful as the world. The vast expanse of blue Qinghai Lake, the thousands of acres of golden rapeseed flowers surrounding the lake, the gorgeous wildflowers in the alpine pastures, the starry cows and sheep on the grasslands... make people intoxicated.

3. Watch the sunrise in Heimahe Township

This is the starting point of Qinghai Lake Huanhu West Road. If you have enough time, you can stay in a yurt-like hotel for one night, look at the starry sky of Qinghai Lake at night, and then encounter a beautiful sunrise the next morning.

4. Encounter the most beautiful Qinghai Lake on Huanhu West Road

Erlangjian is the most famous scenic spot for viewing Qinghai Lake up close, but the tickets are expensive and not cost-effective. Uncle Che does not recommend it. Friends, go.

The Huanhu West Road from Heimahe Township to Shinaihai Township is the most beautiful section of Qinghai Lake. The 13-16km section is the closest to Qinghai Lake. Here, you can enjoy Qinghai Lake more closely. The beauty.

5. Chaca Salt Lake Oriental Bolivia

You may have heard about the beauty of Chaca Salt Lake, the Mirror of the Sky. But please remember that only by going to Chaka in the right season can you see the beauty of the water and the sky. Summer is the most beautiful season to go to Chaka, and it is also the most beautiful season for the Milky Way. Chaka is starry at night, and the beauty becomes a blue dream.

6. The Datong River is as quiet as the rest of the world

On the way to Zhuoer Mountain, you will pass by the Datong River. This place is not really a scenic spot, but the sky is blue, the river is clear, the grass is green by the river, and the cows and sheep grazing quietly on the hillside. If it weren't for the smoke from the kitchen in the distance, you would have thought you were in a painting.

7. Fairies fall into the world in the clouds at Fairy Bay Wetland

In the Fairy Bay in summer, the water plants are lush, the flowers are blooming, and the transparent lake light reflects the white clouds, making it difficult to tell whether they are in the sky. The clouds are flowing, and the waves in the water are rippling. However, if you want to see whooper swans, you have to wait until autumn and winter.

8. The Dadongshu Mountain Pass is steep and accompanied by the fragrance of flowers

For many travel enthusiasts who drive or ride across the Sichuan-Tibet Line, the Dadongshu Mountain Pass is no stranger. The altitude here is 4120 meters, which is the commanding height on the Sichuan-Tibet line.

9. The giant dragon in the pop oil painting of Zhuoer Mountain

In midsummer, Zhuoer Mountain, the grassland at the foot of the mountain is verdant and the rapeseed flowers are overwhelming, and Zhuoer Mountain is like a painting A huge blue-red dragon leaped out from the ten thousand acres of rapeseed fields and towered into the sky.

10. Menyuan rapeseed flowers are all over the city

600,000 acres of rapeseed flowers stretch for tens of kilometers, majestic like waves, with thousands of troops The momentum of the horse swept over the sky and swept the entire Menyuan in July.