Exploring Dachuan Town, the Back Garden of Wandering Chengdu in West Sichuan (1)

When I started writing this illustrated travel note, I didn't know where to start. As the most impressive part of the whole trip, it is not the crossing of Baokang Road, the yak soup pot of the herdsmen's family, the mosca groundhog or the Wolong Giant Panda. What is unforgettable so far is the children in Acori Township. I went to the local villagers' home and saw a dark hut of several square meters, a bed with a thickness of centimeters, five children raised by a woman, and certificates hanging on the wall, so I made up my mind to do something for them. This feeling may be more suitable for friends with children. Local people need clothes, books, sporting goods and school supplies. If your home happens to be idle, you might as well give it to children in mountainous areas! (If you are interested, you can write privately and communicate in the comment area. )

Closer to home, travel notes began in Chengdu. After two Arctic trucks modified the AT35 basic kit, there are still several places that need to be strengthened from the standard of long-distance self-driving crossing.

1,? Bottom guard, the original D-max car has a bottom guard, and the strength of the stamped bottom guard can not meet the needs of high-strength off-road, let alone the protection of the engine, gearbox and transfer case. The first step of transformation is to replace the reinforced bottom guard plate. The so-called reinforcement must be formed by bending and welding the whole steel plate, and stamping is still unreliable.

2,? Upper arm, to be honest, Isuzu's original upper arm can't adapt to the modified spring load, more strictly speaking, it can't meet the needs of long-distance cross-country, so it is particularly important to replace and strengthen the upper arm. At the same time, if the lifting shock absorber is replaced, it is better to replace the upper arm with different angles and sizes, which can give the driver a better experience.

3,? Roof rack, this part is not necessary, just to increase storage space for overseas self-driving in the future. Now that it has been changed, let's do it together. Compared with the traditional roof frame, the biggest advantage of flat roof frame is to increase the height as little as possible. At present, it is no problem to cross the height limit of two meters.

Because the black D-max Arctic truck used CY before? 4×4 products, so this trip to western Sichuan specially arranged two days to drive two cars to CY headquarters to complete the upgrade and modification, which was a perfect start for the trip to western Sichuan.

Starting from Chengdu, I want to go all the way to Beichuan. Later, a friend introduced that there was a small town called Dachuan in the west of Chengdu. Dachuan continues to have a Jiuligang in the west. The scenery is unparalleled. You can enjoy the Milky Way at night on the sea of clouds. This detour is worth seeing!

Unexpectedly, after arriving in Dachuan Town, the owner of B&B said that there was a flood before, and the road to Jiuligang was washed away by mudslides, and many landslides could not pass, but he was willing to accompany us to inquire. When I arrived in Dachuan Town, I stayed for one night and picked up the hotel owner the next day to move on.

There is nothing to say about the scenery, the sapphire river, and the water is fast. From time to time, waterfalls fall from the mountains and eventually merge into rivers. The highway along the river is a cement road, and many hydropower stations have been built along the upper reaches of the river. It is these hydropower stations that generate electricity and supply the electricity demand of villages along the way, and the rest of the electricity will be connected to the national grid for external transmission.

There are many landslides along the way, and the construction personnel are limited, so they can only be repaired one by one. Repairing the landslide road by the rushing river is far more thrilling than the picture. The part under the foot may collapse at any time, and the road above may collapse again at any time. In such a dangerous environment, it is necessary to re-pour cement, re-pile cement walls and strengthen the support of roads. In the face of such a construction environment, I really sweat for them and pay tribute!

The beauty of Dachuan may be particularly attractive in the difficult March and the danger of landslides. Out of the love of self-driving, every time I go to this quiet canyon, I feel as clean as if I had been washed, listening to the flowing water and the flowers and birds. Listen, Brother Dao told us that he saw wild pandas in the mountains when he was a child, and he also saw wild takins when he went into the mountains last time. To this end, we have quickened our pace and prayed for mercy to let us see the true face of wild animals. Helpless, there is nothing but squirrels, goats and snakes.

After several hydropower stations, I met a broken bridge, which completely blocked the way. After the traffic plan evaluation, it is necessary to move stones to cushion the cross section. On the one hand, the workload is too heavy, on the other hand, the bearing capacity of the remaining supporting points of the broken bridge is uncertain. Finally, we gave up. In the afternoon, a big picnic is our good choice. The ingredients are local, bacon, peppers, beans, and our own lunch meat and noodles. Not only have enough to eat, but also eat well!

The climate in mountainous areas is changeable, sunny in the morning and suddenly cloudy at noon, which is an absolute sign before the rainstorm comes. We packed our bags quickly, hoping to leave the valley before the heavy rain poured down. For safety reasons, it is also possible that the return trip is always faster than the departure. It took two hours to leave the valley and return to Yang Kai village, which was considered as near misses. It is really taboo to enter the mountains in rainy days, especially in the mountainous areas of western Sichuan in rainy season!

In Dachuan Town, most of the tourism resources are in Yang Kai Village, and we live in the first homestay in the village. Accommodation fee per person 100 yuan, including three meals. The boss is very hospitable, and so are the other guests. It is no exaggeration to say that Dachuan is the back garden of Chengdu. Chengdu will not be very hot in midsummer, and Dachuan Town surrounded by mountains is a summer resort. Many Sichuanese come to live here for a few weeks or even a month or two. Walking by the river during the day, walking into the mountains, playing mahjong in the afternoon and drinking and barbecuing with some friends at night are all things we envy living in the city. Helpless, we can only stay here for one night, and we will continue our journey in the end. Sometimes I envy the slow-paced life of Sichuanese. The rhythm of life and desire must be in direct proportion. When I have more and more expectations for life, I might as well slow down and go out for a walk, and I will certainly gain another kind of understanding of life. Unfortunately, I am still the walker led by life.

This article comes from car home, the author of the car manufacturer, and does not represent car home's position.