How to get to Luding is the best way to play Luding.

I believe everyone is familiar with this place in Luding, because when I was a child, there would be articles like "Flying over Luding Bridge" in my textbook. This small series is about Luding's playing strategy.

What's the best way to go to Luding?

It's best to go to Chengdu first.

Then you can take the shuttle bus to Luding or Kangding at Xinnanmen, North Railway Station, Chadianzi and other stations. The fare is about 105, and the journey takes about 6 hours. If you are going to Kangding, you can get off at Luding directly. If you are going to "Hailuogou" in Moxi, you can transfer to the local passenger bus. The fare is 5 yuan.

In March this year, I went back to my hometown to visit relatives. In a year, the three weeks that my mother looks forward to most are also the only days that I can make up for some inner guilt.

My old mother is 88 years old. Since her old father died four years ago, she has become much more reserved. She is no longer the happy old lady who likes to make plans, talk loudly and always meddle in the affairs of the younger generation.

I am far from home, so I can't accompany her old man. Every time I see her thin figure and hear her lonely voice, I am inevitably sad, but I am helpless.

When I went back this year, I learned that Yakang expressway, the first expressway in Tibet, was officially opened to traffic. It used to take two days to walk along Panshan Highway from Dujiangyan to Luding, but now it takes less than three hours. Naturally, it is very emotional and exciting!

When my parents were young, Luding was the place where they worked and lived, and it was also my birthplace. Although I left as a child and went back to high school, my whole youth, including jumping the queue and later working as an automobile electrician, was spent there until I went to Beijing to go to college. Well, I haven't been back for more than ten or twenty years.

First, departure: a trip that says go and go.

It only took me one night to convince my old mother. Borrowing a car from a relative's house, we simply packed our bags and set off in the drizzle in the morning.

The famous Erlangshan tunnel

This time on the expressway, the road conditions are surprisingly good, and there are not many cars on the road. I drove very comfortably. Before noon, we arrived in Luding.

Yakang expressway

2. Destination: Luding, the pearl at the junction of Sichuan and Tibet.

Luding, for the vast majority of China people, the name is not strange, because it was once the most tragic memory on the Long March, that is, "flying over Luding Bridge".

However, its geographical location and human history are not known to everyone. I might as well give a brief introduction to make the travel notes look more substantial.

road sign

Luding County, located in the southeast of Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, is located in the transition zone from Qinghai-Tibet Plateau to Sichuan Basin, bordering Tianquan and Yingjing in the east, Kangding and Jiulong in the west and Shimian County in the south. It is the only place to enter Tibet and leave Sichuan.

Luding prospect

It governs 4 towns and 8 townships with an area of 2 165.35 square kilometers. There are Han, Tibetan, Yi and other 16 ethnic groups living in the territory. It is a multi-ethnic mountainous county with the smallest land area, relatively high education level, densest population and rapid economic development. It is also the regional business center in the eastern part of Ganzi Prefecture and the supply base of agricultural and sideline products in counties of Ganzi Prefecture, and is known as the "East Gate" of Ganzi Prefecture.

The Dadu river

Of course, the most memorable thing when I was a child was the Dadu River, which ran all year round. Although my parents warned me countless times not to swim in the river, it was in this river that I actually learned to swim.

Dadu River is the largest tributary of Minjiang River, which originates from the southern foot of Bayan Kara in Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Qinghai Province and flows southward into Sichuan Province. This river is clear all year round and has a fast flow rate. The Dadu River, which looks extremely comfortable on the surface, is actually not suitable for swimming, because it carries the snow dripping from the snow-capped mountains and is freezing cold. Not only is the water fast, but there are many reefs under the river, and there are countless eddies that can swallow people up in an instant. This big river devours many lives every year, most of which are livestock and animals, and countless people drown in it.

Pushing my old mother's wheelchair, standing by the high river, the cold wind blew hard and the river roared. I can't help but think of countless times when I jumped into the water with my companions. At that time, I was fifteen or sixteen years old, which was the age when I was fearless. Looking back, I feel that being young is a very happy thing, and I am also a little ashamed and guilty.

Chain bridge

Tiesuo Bridge is still proudly lying on the Dadu River. Even in the chill of early spring, there are still many tourists walking back and forth. The wind is very strong, which makes the chain "crash" and the bridge deck shake badly, which obviously increases the difficulty of walking. Most tourists choose to grab the chains on both sides and move forward slowly. Of course, there are also young people who are fearless, striding, laughing and running on the bridge.

I can't help but return to my memory. I was dazzled more than 40 years ago. At that time, the iron cable bridge and the planks on the deck needed regular maintenance to ensure smooth rules. During the construction period, the wooden boards were removed, leaving only a few chains dangling on the river more than ten meters high. Looking down, it was the surging Dadu River. And we boys who are in a daze really climb from one end to the other with chains. While climbing, cheering, imagine yourself as a Red Army soldier who is not afraid of danger under machine gun fire.

Now, I am no longer in my prime. Once I stood on the bridge deck, my heroism rose in my heart again, and I couldn't help laughing. It's just that those little friends who were in droves have long since disappeared, leaving me an old man with a young soul in my heart.

Take the iron cable bridge again

Several friends of the old mother met on the bridge. Although everyone is already white-haired, their smiling faces seem to be the new moon. The old man's revisiting his old haunt is exactly what he said: a touch of vast place and a faint fragrance.

luding county

The county seat, in my childhood memory, is full of narrow and tortuous streets and blue bricks and green tiles with strong local flavor. The county seat is very small, near the Dadu River. At any time, you can hear the sound of the river running. We are a group of melon seeds, running wildly in the alley, with the owner holding a handful of melon seeds and a sweet potato in the west. Neighbors all know each other. Zhang's wife loudly called "turtle son" and Li's old man (Sichuan's father taught "brains have bags" (Sichuan, idiot). It is a noisy and vivid picture of life, with sadness and hardship, but it is undoubtedly lively and happy!

New appearance of county seat

Now, my childhood residence has been demolished, but the road is still there, still narrow and tortuous. Many buildings in the old area have been protected, so the later reconstruction project is quite difficult. On the contrary, it is another new area near the river, with buildings rising from the ground and orderly. Of course, for people like me, those brand-new buildings have long lost the flavor of the old county. Perhaps, a harsh person like me will attract hostility from others. But how much do others know about the charm I have experienced?

Our house is long gone, and this time the original plan was to stay in a hotel. Coincidentally, a classmate of Laoyuanba, my family friend, is the boss of Ludingqiao Hotel. Hearing our itinerary, she said nothing and insisted that we stay in her hotel. Before I arrived, this enthusiasm and happiness made my heart warm.

Accommodation: Ludingqiao Hotel is recommended.

Located in Shaba New District, Ludingqiao Hotel is a four-star foreign-related hotel. I never thought there would be such a modern high-end hotel in the remote Luding county. Friends are very low-key, no special introduction. I couldn't help being surprised when I drove into the hotel gate.

Ludingqiao hotel

It turns out that this hotel, which scored 8.5 points on the "Ma Honeycomb" website, has a long history. He has received nearly 500 party and state leaders, including Premier Zhu Rongji, and leading cadres at provincial and ministerial levels, and received more than 4 1 10,000 guests at home and abroad. There are various luxury rooms, conference rooms, business centers, high-class restaurants, entertainment centers and so on. With its unique geographical location and convenient travel, it is definitely the best choice for Luding tourism.

Characteristics of Ludingqiao Hotel —— Tibetan Food on Plateau

I am a gourmet, and I have a high demand for good food when I am away from home. During my return to China, my "five zang-organs temple" was naturally greatly worshipped. In Luding, under the hospitality of good friends, every meal is an excellent enjoyment.

In the high-class restaurant of Ludingqiao Hotel, you can not only eat exquisite seafood, authentic Sichuan cuisine, but also one thing that I admire very much, that is Tibetan food which is the treasure of the plateau!

You know, as a person who once jumped the queue in Tibetan areas for more than a year, it's really a pity to be able to taste those long-lost flavors again.

In addition to the unique and clean food, the interior decoration of Ludingqiao Hotel is also very particular. From the lobby to the guest room, the decoration is elegant and generous, and the room is spacious and comfortable. Whether traveling alone or taking your family with you, the conditions here can be met. Many newcomers choose to get married here and start a new and beautiful chapter in their lives!

Marriage room

Fourth, the scenery: Damei is in this part of the world.

Luding, located at the junction of Sichuan and Tibet, has a very special landform, that is, the charming alpine canyon area. There are flat dams, terraces, valleys, alpine plains and glaciers in the territory, and Gongga Mountain, the highest peak in the county, is as high as 7556 meters above sea level.

The biggest advantage of staying in Ludingqiao Hotel is that it is fast and convenient to go around, and the journey is within one hour. And you can flexibly arrange your daily itinerary according to different weather conditions. If you choose to live in a scenic spot, once the weather is bad, it is likely to waste valuable time. Another thing to note is that Luding is low-lying and there is no altitude sickness here. If you live in a high-lying place, such as Kangding, you may have a bad rest because of altitude sickness.

In particular, I would like to thank my good friends for their careful arrangements. My old mother had a good time! The main thing is to have a good rest. I am full of energy every morning. Sleep in a comfortable and quiet room, and the fatigue of the previous day will disappear!

Brilliant spring flowers

Speaking of places of interest near Luding, there are countless places of interest. Listen to me!

Hailuogou: Located in Moxi Town, Luding County, Sichuan Province, on the east slope of Gongga Mountain, it is an extremely high peak on the eastern edge of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and a national AAAA-level scenic spot. Hailuogou at the foot of Gongga Xuefeng is famous for its low-altitude modern glaciers. Glittering modern glaciers pour down from steep valleys; Huge ice caves and steep ice bridges make people seem to have entered the mythical Crystal Palace.

Glacier park gate

The cable car in the park is very convenient. Visitors can watch the spectacular glacier waterfall that has remained unchanged for thousands of years from close range. The magic created by nature cannot be described in words!

Hailuogou glacier waterfall

Moxi Ancient Town: Located at the mouth of Hailuogou, it is the only place to enter Hailuogou Scenic Area, and it is also famous all over the world for Hailuogou.

The scenery of the ancient town

This ancient town has a long history. Most of the ancient buildings in the town are Ming and Qing dynasties, especially a Gothic church built by French missionaries. The bell of worship has been ringing for a century. Since ancient times, it has been the settlement of Han, Tibetan, Yi and other ethnic groups, with simple folk customs and a long and quiet life.

Street view of ancient town

Gongga Shentang: Gongga Shentang is located in the scenic spot of Hailuogou Glacier Forest Park, between the No.1 Mountain Gate and No.1 Camp in the scenic spot, with an altitude of1.580m, which is the lowest elevation and the best quality glacier hot spring in China. Taking a bath in this hot spring will not produce altitude reactions such as dizziness, chest tightness and lack of oxygen.

Divine outing.

Its water quality is colorless and transparent, contains no harmful components, and is rich in more than 30 kinds of macro and trace elements beneficial to human body. Its quality and content are praised by experts as "the best hot spring in China". The name of Shen Zhuoye Yu comes from Zhuge Liang's "God help me, it's a soup!"

Hongshitan: It is also located at the south gate of Hailuogou Scenic Area, with an altitude of only over 2,500 meters. It is an extremely rare Hongshitan scenic spot in China at present.

Hongshitan

Fiona Fang Hongshitan is about 100 meter long. It is named after the red color of the stone. The stones here are bright rust red regardless of size. In the sun, these red stone heads are very dazzling in streams, hillsides and bushes. The locals say that once the red stone is washed away by the rain, it will become bright red as blood.

Lan 'an Ancient Town: This is the place where I once jumped the queue. It is a place with ancient folk customs and historical relics of the Red Army's Long March. Lan 'an is a typical mountain city, located 27 kilometers north of Luding County, with an altitude of 2,400 meters and an area of 57.96 square kilometers. Lan 'an has a unique terrain, surrounded by mountains, rolling hills and Sichuan. There are more than 3,000 villagers living here, 97% of whom are Tibetans. The civil structures of the same color are tile houses and towers, which are simple and unique.