Tibet G219 Ali South Line Pilgrimage-4

Tibet G219 Ngari South Line Pilgrimage-4

Stick to your conscience? 2019-03-04 16:36

In the singing of the West City Boys, experience The fun of self-driving travel and the realization of the value of life.

Self-driving travel notes on the Ali South Line from Chongqing to Lhasa

Self-driving travel guide on the Ali South Line in Tibet

Author Tang Xiaozhong

The fifth day after arriving in Tibet On the fourth day of our self-driving tour on the Ali South Line, we left the Payang Town Post Center Hotel in Zhongba County at about 8:25 and continued on to the G219 line, the Xinjiang Line, towards the day’s planned goal—Pulang County, Ali Prefecture. Go ahead. The scenery on this day is the most spectacular in this self-driving tour of Tibet. After we rushed from Payang Town to Pulan County, we turned back to Manasarovar to take photos of the sunset, and then rushed to Pulan County for accommodation. There were no bad roads on this day’s itinerary. The entire journey was on good asphalt roads. We climbed over several 5,000-meter-high mountains in the Ngari area, and experienced Mount Mayumula, Gongzhu Co, Manasarovar Co, Laang Co, and Kailash. Qi, Namunani Peak and other sacred mountains and holy lakes. The above picture was taken near Manasarovar. The arc-shaped object in the distance is the peak of Mount Kailash.

D5. Payang Town-Hor Township-Pulang County-Manasarovar-Pulang County, 322km. In the afternoon of the same day, go to the Pulan Hotel in Pulan County to book accommodation, and then return to Manasarovar for shooting , Purang--Manasarovar, 66.6km, G219, Zhuan Shenhu Road, 322km+66.6km+66.6km, ***455.2km.

On that day, we headed towards the real snowy area - Ali region. After leaving Payang Town, Zhongba County, Shigatse City, and passing through Horba Township, the view of the road became better, and our speed further increased.

When leaving Pa Yang Town, the temperature outside the car was minus 5 degrees.

Not long after we left Payang Town, we saw a wetland. Although the mountain was not high, there were few white clouds, and the reflection was not too prominent, the pure and blue shallow water still attracted us. After taking pictures, we continued On the way.

The reflections in the wetland are clear, which is the result of the help of the clear sky and bright sunlight.

On this day, on the road, snow-capped mountains often showed up to take care of us. We felt very excited and warm.

When taking pictures on this road, unexpected scenes will appear. Surprises will happen at any time and everywhere. Although you have experienced many hardships and dangers, you will continue to move forward without any regrets.

The open land, yellow grassland, and black road make you feel full freedom.

People often talk about poetry and the distance. Here is the artistic conception of poetry, and here is the diffusion of poetry. Here is a distant place, a place that is difficult to come to in a lifetime, a place that you still want to come to after you have been here once, a place to experience life, and a space for the soul to rise again.

This black ribbon connects Xinjiang and Tibet, these two vast lands, these two magnificent regions, heading west, walking under the rising sun, and building a nest for dreams in the setting sun.

Here is the junction of Zhongba County and Pulan County, which means that we have truly entered the Ngari area and entered the secret realm of western Tibet.

Here is the dividing line between Tibet’s Shigatse City and the Ngari region, which means that an important node has arrived for self-driving tours on the southern Ngari route. Not far ahead, there was a security checkpoint waiting for us. After checking there, we continued on.

After entering the Ali area, there was more no-man’s land. We walked for several hours and it was difficult to see any human habitation. We only saw a few vehicles coming and going on the road.

Before crossing Mayumula Mountain (5211 meters), there is a bad road and a subsidence section, so drive carefully. After going down the mountain, it is basically a straight road with empty spaces on both sides and snow-capped mountains in the distance.

Walking on a road with few people and few vehicles, surrounded by empty space, do you feel lonely? We don't feel this way, we just experience another kind of freedom, a kind of freedom and a kind of relief.

On the Ngari section of the Xinjiang-Tibet Line, no matter where you take the photo, it is a scenery, and what you see from the rearview mirror is still a beautiful scenery.

The flat yellow ground stretches as far as the eye can see, and extending the field of vision are snow-capped mountains and white clouds.

Ahead, there are snow-capped mountains again. We are on a slope, we can’t see the road ahead, and we don’t know where the road will go. But at the end of the road, we know the way forward.

Life is one journey after another, and our self-driving tour on the Ali South Line is one of them. We got to know a strange place, we understood a lot of things, and we realized new truths.

At noon, we arrived in Huol Township, Pulan County. We entered the town and had dinner in a restaurant owned by a Sichuanese. I met a few tourists in Lhasa and told my comrades how to take deep breaths, which can slow down hypoxia and hypersensitivity reactions. The hotel owner said that rooms in Pulan were very tight and suggested that we stay in Hall Township. However, the accommodation conditions in Hall Township were very poor and we did not dare to stay here. However, we wrote down the phone number of a hotel in Pulan County provided by a tourist and called the other party. We were dubious about the answer and decided to go to the county to see it in person.

It turns out that we had to go there in person to find out the real situation. Accommodation in Pulan County was not tight. We booked a room at the Pulan Hotel (the former Pulan County Government Guest House, which is larger). I can’t remember the price of a standard room, but it doesn’t seem to be more than 200 yuan.

This is the rural town of Hall. The low houses, simple compatriots, and friendly travelers do not feel strange to us, but are familiar and friendly.

Leaving Hor Township and returning to the Xinjiang-Tibet line, we saw snow-capped mountains again. Snow-capped mountains in the golden autumn. It was difficult to see vehicles and pedestrians on the road. The roads were smooth. There was no extreme weather, only magnificent scenery. We were excited and excited. joy.

Leaving Hor Township, we saw Manasarovar in front of us, Namunani Peak behind it, our comrades standing on the Xinjiang Line, and Kailash and Manasarovar in front of us. There were snow-capped mountains on both sides of the road, so I stopped to take pictures. Behind the comrades is Manasarovar Lake, one of the three holy lakes in Tibet.

The front is Baga Township, Burang County, which is the base camp of Zhuanshan near Kailash, an accommodation distribution center. Considering that the altitude sickness of our comrades has slowed down but still exists, we did not go to Baga Township. Instead, we turned left on the G219 line towards Manasarovar, Laangtso, Namunani Peak and Pulan County, intending to travel in Pulan. Stay in the county seat because the altitude is lower.

On the Xinjiang-Tibet line, the G219 line, and in the Ngari area, snow-capped mountains can be seen everywhere, although they are far away from us.

Not long after we turned from the G219 line to the 207 provincial highway, that is, from the Xinjiang-Tibet line to the left in the direction of Pulan County, we saw that there was an open and flat grassland, and we could see Kailash, so we stopped to take pictures. The comrades stood on the flat and empty grassland, pointing to the distance with their left hand, Mount Kailash.

Not long after we moved forward, we ascended an uphill slope and photographed the snow-capped mountains again.

When you come to the Ngari area, you are ascending to the plateau. You see, comrades can reach out and catch white clouds, which are higher than Mount Kailash.

Continuing forward, we stopped to take pictures again. Manasarovar Lake was right in front of us, and Namunani Peak was not far away. The sacred mountain and holy lake we had long admired was getting closer and closer, and we were very excited. . Regardless of the raging cold wind, we enjoyed the baptism of sunshine on the plateau.

When we arrived at Manasarovar, we stayed for a while and then left, heading towards Burang County. In order to avoid accommodation difficulties, we booked a room first and then returned to shoot. Because when we arrived at Manasarovar Lake, the light was strong and not suitable for photography. Soon, we saw La Ang Cuo, which was given a not so nice name by people - Ghost Lake. When I got here, I felt that the name of the ghost lake did not match Laang Cuo. On the right is Laang Cuo, and in front is Namunani Peak.

The other side of Laang Tso photographed by comrades in the car is also a piece of blue glass, not a lake.

Traveling along the S307 line, after about 10 minutes, you will see a large area of ??snow-capped mountains ahead. Later, when we refueled at a gas station in Pulan County, we learned that it snowed heavily in Pulan County not long ago, so we were lucky enough to see the mountains covered with snow behind Pulan County.

About to enter Pulan County, pass a security checkpoint, which is also a landmark gate of Pulan County. Through here, Pulan County is not far away. We refueled at a gas station that was about to arrive at the site. No. 92 gasoline, priced at 10 yuan per liter.

At about 15:50, we arrived in Pulan County and saw that all the roads in the county were excavated and seemed to be ready for renovation. On the uneven municipal road, we did not go into the city first, but asked a house on the edge of the city. Seeing that the conditions were not good, we went into the city to search. Not long after entering the city, I saw the big characters of Pulan Hotel. So I drove up the steep slope excavated and saw that it was very large. There were two buildings facing each other, which showed that it had many rooms, so I decided to stay there. I also met the local guy Pubu Jiacuo here. In January 2019, he asked me for help because he encountered a "routine loan", and I helped him.

After resting for a while at the Puran Hotel, we drove towards Manasarovar. On the way, we saw the magnificent La Ang Tso. This scene makes people imagine thousands of things. It is a magical masterpiece of heaven and earth, and it is truly breathtaking.

Is the Laangcuo in front of me a ghost lake? Obviously not, I don't agree with this title. Mount Kailash can be seen here.

When we arrived at a viewing platform in La Ang Co, we saw that other cars were approaching the lake and followed along the sidewalk. However, the pure off-road vehicle saw that I was slow and did not take the sidewalk at all. Climb up the hill and make your own path. Here, the superiority of off-road vehicles is reflected. After we parked the car, the wind was so strong that the comrade's hat was blown away. If she had been slower, she would not have been able to get the hat back. The wind was not only powerful, but also ruthless, making our hands and faces unbearable. Therefore, our comrades had to cover their hats when taking pictures. We rushed to take pictures, left quickly, and headed towards Manasarovar.

Namunani Peak is not so steep. Between the blue sky and the yellow ground, it shows majesty and kindness.

Coming to the corner of Laang Tso, Mount Kailash can still be seen, as if Mount Kailash is also rotating.

Returning to Manasarovar Lake, you will see the corner of the huge lake on the left and Namunani Peak in front of you.

The farthest white object behind me is Mount Kailash. Our car is resting on the road.

Take a look at the magical Manasarovar Lake, located in Alipuran. Tourists are too busy taking pictures to say hello. There is a Tibetan Mastiff there with which you can take photos.

Ngari has vast grasslands, continuous snow-capped mountains, lakes that "make mistakes again and again", the sacred mountain - Kailash, and the holy lake - Manasarovar. It is a city in Tibet, India, Nepal, Bhutan, etc. A holy mountain and holy lake with diverse ethnic groups. There is also Laangtso, which is separated from Manasarovar by a dike.

Let us show you the Encore, the "BMW" that carried us for more than 7 days. Although it is not big, it is fuel-efficient, light and flexible. Thank you, Gangren is behind you. Pozzi Feng, I pray you stay safe.

After taking pictures of Manasarovar, Mount Kailash and Namunani Peak in Manasarovar Co, we turned back and headed towards Purang County and passed by Laang Coo. In front of the comrades, there are many tourists, Laangtso and Namunani peaks. The wind was still strong, and the comrades still had to cover their hats, otherwise they would be blown off again.

Leaving La Ang Cuo, we climbed over a mountain. The lush grassland was turning yellow, and behind the mountain top, there were snow-capped mountains again.

Pulan County is just ahead, and in front of the road are snow-capped mountains. On the road to Ali, you can see snow-capped mountains everywhere.

Pulang County is a border city, a magical city, and a place worth staying. Due to time constraints, we did not visit the border or purchase local specialties.

The sunset in Pulan County is brief but magnificent. It's very quiet here, everything is so natural and harmonious.

Even though it is a cold night in Pulan County, it is also a warm night. After eating near the Pulan Hotel, we bought an oxygen pillow pack from a pharmacy owned by a Chongqing native, filled it with oxygen for backup, and also bought some anti-hypertension medicines.

Pulan Hotel, a place where we once rested, a station in life.

Manasarovar Lake is the birthplace of Maquan River, Kongque River, Xiangquan River and Shiquan River. It is the freshwater lake with the most transparent water in China. It is separated from Laangtso by a dike and is located in Manasarovar Lake. To the west, although it is close to the Holy Lake, the water in the lake is salty. Don't you think it's amazing?

Manasarovar is mysterious and sacred, so travelers from all walks of life have traveled thousands of miles to come here. Another kind of pilgrimage never stops here.

Note: The pictures in this article are arranged in the order of our journey. The series of self-driving travel notes on Ali South Line continues, so stay tuned.

Finally, show some SLR pictures:

In front of you, Laang Tso, in the distance, Kailash.

In front of you, Manasarovar Lake, in the distance, Namunani Peak.

Close shot, super large truck, distant view, hazy Kailash in the mist.

The tourists who endured the cold wind quickly returned to their cars after getting close to Laang Cuo.