Galloping in the disappearing Shangri-La-Daocheng Aden

I rode the Sichuan-Tibet line when I was in the military academy, and rode the New Tibet line after I switched jobs. This time, riding Daocheng Aden as a healthy and natural way of sports tourism can fully enjoy the beauty of the travel process, but it is also a very physical exercise. If you have no outdoor experience, long-distance cycling may be difficult for you. A bicycle and a backpack can travel, which is simple and environmentally friendly. Drive through rough roads, go beyond dark tunnels, experience challenges in constant difficulties, and experience the joy of success in the distant Daocheng Aden! Use my personal experience to share with you the riding strategy of Daocheng Aden!

"In the whole world, where can there be such scenery waiting for photographers and explorers ..." Joseph Charles Francis Rock wrote at the beginning of 1928 "Gongga Mountain Shambhala, a paradise". This place is Daocheng Aden. At that time, the dispute of Shangri-La lingered between Daocheng and Zhongdian in Yunnan, and Zhongdian was renamed Shangri-La. The area around Daocheng Aden has won the reputation of "the last Shambhala". It is also a part of Shangri-La. Many people travel here with Daocheng Aden and Yunnan Diqing Shangri-La as their whole destinations. The last piece of pure land on the blue planet, the last Shangri-La-Daocheng Aden. Let's share everything I know:

I. Introduction

Daocheng Yading is located in the south of Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Sichuan, in the east of Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, in the middle of Hengduan Mountains, bordering Muli County in Liangshan Prefecture in the southeast, Xiangcheng County and Zhongdian County in Yunnan Province in the west, and Litang County in the north, with an area of 7,323 square kilometers. Its altitude is 3750 meters. Aden Tibetan means "the land facing the sun", also known as Nyainqen Gongga Risong Gongbu, which means "holy land". Fiona Fang has more than 1000 square kilometers, the main part of which is three completely separated, but not far apart, in a zigzag arrangement. The northern peak is 6032 meters, the southern peak is 5958 meters and the eastern peak is 5958 meters. These three snow-capped mountains, known as the main snow-capped mountains, rank eleventh among the 24 holy places of Buddhism in the world, and "belong to the holy places where all beings worship God and accumulate virtue".

Sanshen Mountain-fairy mountain means Guanyin Bodhisattva in Japan, Manjusri Bodhisattva in Yangmaiyong and King Kong Bodhisattva in Shanuoduoji. It is the patron saint mountain to protect Tibetans in Aden, and is rated as one of the top ten most beautiful mountains in China.

Three saints, between heaven and earth, between heaven and earth, * * * keep a pure land. Snow-capped mountains, cliffs, cliffs, Haizi, glaciers, grasslands, forests and streams have created a peaceful and peaceful world for us.

Daocheng has everything you can imagine and everything you can't imagine. Second, travel.

1, season

(1) Autumn (September-10) is the most poetic season in Daocheng. The red grassland and the yellow 10,000-mu Yang Shulin outside Daocheng place people in a sea of colors, which complement the blue sky and white clouds. Watching the holy mountain at night and early morning in this season is like dreaming. I plan to go in autumn this season.

(2) In summer (June-August), the grassland began to turn yellow gradually, and some flowers were still in full bloom. The weather is sunny, but there are also many relative rains, mainly showers, usually in the evening and morning, and the sun shines after noon. However, we should also be careful that heavy rain washes away roads, especially the 3 18 section.

2, transportation, I choose to ride, if there is no physical fitness, I can choose a plane or a car.

(1) car

There are two roads: one is from Chengdu to the west via Kangding and Litang (the southern line of Sichuan and Tibet) and then turn south to Daocheng County; The other is from Diqing Prefecture in Yunnan to Daocheng County via Xiangcheng County in Sichuan.

Chengdu-Daocheng, Xinnanmen Station, every morning 10:00, the fare is 24 1 yuan, and the journey takes two days, more than 800 kilometers. Among them, I will stay in Kangding for one night (self-care) and continue to leave at 6 am the next day, about 14 hour drive. Tickets can be bought two days in advance.

Chengdu-Kangding, Xinnanmen Station, 7: 10- 14: 30 every day (every hour), the fare is about 120 yuan, and the journey takes about 7-8 hours; Kangding-Daocheng, leaving at 6:00 every day (one trip), fare 125 yuan, it is not easy to get tickets, so it is better to book in advance.

Daocheng-Kangding/Chengdu leaves at 6:00 every morning (one for each). The train to Kangding is on time 14 hours, and the train to Chengdu leaves all night, 22 hours on time.

Daocheng-Zhongdian (Shangri-La) leaves at 6:00 every morning (one trip), the fare is 1 13 yuan, and the on-time travel time is 12 hours. The road condition is better than Daocheng to Kangding.

(2) chartered car

Generally, take a bus to Kangding first, and then choose a chartered car.

Kangding-Daocheng, carpool 250-300 yuan/person. Bread commercial vehicles can be at least 250, 10, and off-road vehicles can average 300, 6. It is recommended to choose cross-country carpooling for better shock absorption performance.

Daocheng-Kangding, the return carpool price is almost the same, directly from Daocheng to Chengdu, 500 yuan/person.

Daocheng-Aden, van 100 yuan/person, round trip, generally contact the hotel owner directly.

(3) Loop line

West Sichuan Ring Road: Chengdu-Ya 'an-Luding (Hailuogou)-Kangding-xinduqiao-Litang-Daocheng-xinduqiao-Tagong-Danba-Siguniang Mountain-Chengdu.

Great Shangri-La Ring Road: Chengdu-Kangding-Daocheng-Aden-Daocheng-Shangri-La-Deqin (Meili Snow Mountain)-Shangri-La-Lijiang-Dali-Kunming

3, accommodation

Mainly concentrated in Daocheng County, Yading Village and Riwa Township (Shangri-La Township).

Daocheng County is kilometers away from the scenic spot 1 10, with good conditions and standard rooms, and the off-season 100 yuan/room; Yading Village is 4 kilometers away from the entrance of the scenic spot, and most of the accommodation is rebuilt from Ming dwellings, with few standard rooms, 120 yuan/room, and ordinary beds are 40 yuan/person, so you can't take a bath; Zhiwa Township is more than 30 kilometers away from the scenic spot, and there are many star-rated hotels, but it is not recommended to stay here.

I live in a youth hostel: Aden community, Daocheng mother, snail backpack.

Dwellings: Like Brother Jiang, they sell beds. Every time they eat for 20 yuan, they can rub the stewed chicken with pine mushrooms.

Step 4 feed

Daocheng: 25 yuan is a meat dish. Vegetarian 15. Some places are still good.

Aden: 35 yuan, a meat dish with 25 kinds of ingredients, 15 yuan's noodles, is not delicious. The price of dry food is not much different, so you'd better bring some dry food yourself.

5. Items to be prepared before traveling:

1. Certificates: ID card, official card, soldier's card, student's card (if you bring it, tickets can be half price), other certificates, cash and bank cards (there is only one post office and one agricultural bank in Daocheng at present, and the agricultural bank has an ATM).

2. Equipment: disposable raincoat or umbrella, sun hat, sunglasses, mobile phone charger, camera charger, wet paper towel, kettle (if mineral water is always around, you don't need to bring your own kettle), lip balm (dry in plateau, suitable for both men and women), essential products: sunscreen SPF30-50 (with strong ultraviolet rays) and other appropriate moisturizing products. Backpack: It is best to be outsourced by professional households (if the number of trips is more than 7 days, the recommended capacity is 40L for women and 60L for men, with rain cover). If it is a leisure tour, a general backpack is acceptable. If you can, you can bring a trekking pole, which is very useful when climbing mountains in Aden Scenic Area. If not, you can find a branch in the scenic spot to act as it. It is recommended to bring professional outdoor products such as lead lamps or small flashlights, compasses and sabers. Other personal belongings should be carried as appropriate according to your own situation, so it is good to go into battle lightly.

3, clothing: the clothes at the bottom are mainly thermal underwear or quick-drying clothes; Warm clothes: grab a proper amount of long-sleeved clothes such as sweaters; Lifeguard: The stormtroopers are the best. If not, please prepare a trench coat. There is a strong wind on Mount Aden. In addition, it is very important: please wear a pair of comfortable shoes, waterproof hiking shoes are the best, if not, please wear non-slip comfortable sports shoes or sneakers.

4, drugs: anti-altitude sickness drugs (it is recommended to bring Rhodiola oral liquid, it is best to take it in advance; Headache powder (general altitude sickness, eating headache powder is economical and effective); As for Rhodiola, which is often mentioned by everyone, I personally feel that it has little practical effect in dealing with altitude sickness, but it can play a certain psychological role), glucose, cold medicine, anti-inflammatory medicine, gastrointestinal medicine (Baoji Pill or Huoxiang Zhengqi Pill), heat-clearing antidote, Yunnan Baiyao, band-aid, and insect repellent (fleas and lice often appear at high altitude, so it is very necessary to bring ointment to relieve itching). The above drugs can be carried by yourself, and general drugs can also be bought in Daocheng.

6, warm tips

(1) season. The best season in Daocheng Aden is always autumn, but the price will soar around the 11th. It is said that the standard room in Aden 1000 yuan/room in the Eleventh Golden Week, with a bed of 200 yuan/person, needs to be booked in advance and paid in advance. So, if you go on the 11th, please do your best. It is suggested that if you want to enjoy autumn scenery, you should go in the middle of October.

(2) Road conditions. In the first section of tianquan county, both ends of the road construction are blocked, and half and half are released. It's normal to block for two hours, but I'm riding, so it doesn't matter. From Yajiang to Litang, the whole road was built, bumpy all the way, and there were inexplicable traffic jams and endless dust. People with carsickness are advised to pass after the road is repaired. Daocheng Aden Airport has been completed, which will be followed by an influx of huge tourists. Moreover, the airport is built at an altitude of more than 4,000, which is the highest civil airport in China. Ordinary tourists who used to fly should also pay attention to high opposition.

(3) expenses. The original price of the ticket gate in the scenic spot to Aden Village is 120 yuan, and it will be cancelled from August 20 12. The van can go directly to Aden Village, saving a lot of money. As for the section from Longtongba to Chonggu Temple, the horse riding project has also been cancelled, so tourists have to walk up the mountain or have local sliding bars to sit on. However, this section is under renovation and may be opened to traffic in the future.

(4) Hot springs. What you can do every day when you rest in Daocheng is to go to the hot springs. The water temperature in Ru Buchaca hot spring is generally 68℃. The spring water there is colorless, sediment-free and sulfur-free. It can be used for villagers to drink for generations, and it can also be soaked in water to treat diseases. It is famous both inside and outside the state and is a unique natural wealth of the county. It's a pity not to go.

(5) others. Pay attention to prepare for hyperreflexia, especially hypoxia, and ensure adequate sleep at night. Do a good job of sun protection, it is best to wear a sun hat, ultraviolet rays are very strong, it is best not to wear short-sleeved shirts and shorts, and the temperature difference between morning and evening is large, so you need to add a coat. It is recommended to bring a flashlight. Aden has few street lamps at night, so prepare an umbrella or raincoat to avoid sudden changes in the weather on the mountain.

The last redemption, the first ceremony.

I am superficial, but I want to be profound. If I don't pay attention, I will be self-defeating, so I will be worse and have no image at all.

I tried to suppress a lot of seemingly beautiful words for a long time, but I didn't suppress gorgeous language, and I suppressed a toilet stool, so what I said was bullshit!

It turns out that going out has nothing to do with redemption. It turns out that the ceremony is not a ceremony. It's just that when you step on the bike, you may be tired or excited. The so-called raiders are naturally not as profound as your own personal experience.

It turns out that every moment is firmly remembered, and every detail will not be gone forever like a stream.

The sun shines for two weeks, illuminating the avenue of Chengdu yearning for Daocheng. Orange dizziness surrounds me, and I just want to go all the way, no matter how many kilometers, whether it is uphill or downhill.

Refer to the strategy of Sichuan and Tibet before going to Litang, and go to Daocheng after going to Litang.

I am a cycling and hiking enthusiast. The following contents are all descriptions of road conditions, including altitude.

Ya 'an (K263 1 altitude 64 1 m)-Kangding (K2843 altitude 2395 m). Ya 'an-Tianquan, under maintenance, the road condition is very poor, Tianquan-Erlangshan tunnel is single. Ya 'an-Feixianguan is an asphalt road, Feixianguan-Tianquan-Erlangshan Tunnel-Luding-Kangding is a cement road.

The construction of xinduqiao-Tagong highway and asphalt road was completed. The Tagong-Bamei highway was a cement road at that time, and it is uncertain whether it will be converted into an asphalt road now.

Xinduqiao town (K29 17 is 3459m)- above sea level)-Litang (K3 100 is 40 14) is a "high city in the world". The Gaoershan Temple Tunnel, Scissors Bend Tunnel and Litang Tunnel in this section have been opened, and Kangding-Daocheng are asphalt roads.

Litang-Daocheng-Shangri-La Town-Yading Village are all newly built asphalt roads. Below I will introduce the road conditions of Litang-Daocheng-Aden in detail:

Litang-Daocheng, the whole journey 150km. Litang is the starting point of provincial highway S2 17. There are three mountains to climb: Zhaga Shenshan (4 125m above sea level), Tuer Mountain (4696m above sea level) and Haizi Mountain (about 4500m above sea level).

Litang (S2 17 K000)- Bengo Township (S217k01), 1 1 km are flat roads with vast grasslands on both sides.

Benge Township (S217k011)-Erlang Temple Rest Area (Zhaga Shenshanyakou, S2 17 K0 17), 6 km mountain climbing.

Erlang Temple Rest Area (S2 17 K0 17)- Village West Scenic Area-Xiayi Village (S2 17 K029)- Jiawa Township (S217k030)-S217k032.

S 2 17 K032- Yak Ranch-Yijiu Village (S2 17 K040)- Hange Village (S217k045)-S217k047, 15 km flat road, K000.

S 2 17 K047- Tuer Mountain Service Area (S2 17 K062)- Tuer Mountain Pass (S2 17k072), climbing 25 km.

Tuer Pass (S 217K072)-Russia-Canada Commissary (S2 17 K077), 5 km downhill.

Russia-Canada commissary (S217k077)-S217k078,1kmping road.

S217k078-S217k084, 6 km climbing.

S217k084-S217k086, downhill for 2km.

S 217k086-Haizishan nature reserve (S2 17 K090), 4 km climb.

S217k090-S217k099, 9 km flat road+ups and downs, Haizishan (about 4500m above sea level).

S 2 17 K099- Aden airport intersection (S2 17 K 108)- Shihe Park (S 217k121+065438)-Bangpu Temple service.

Bangpu Temple Service Area (S217 k121)-Sandui Township (S2 17 K 124)- Daocheng County (Zhu Jin Town is the location of Daocheng County, with an altitude of 3,740 m, S2/kloc-).

Hange Village (S2 17 K045)- Sangdui Township (S2 17 K 124) is a 79 km no-man's land, but there are two service areas along the way (Tuershan service area, K077 Bangpu Temple service area (k12/). There will be a cell phone tower about every 5 kilometers on the way, so there will be a signal only if it is very close to the tower.

To sum up, Litang-Daocheng 150 km,1km flat road -6km uphill-15km downhill-15km downhill-1km downhill.

Daocheng (elevation 3740m)- Shangri-La Town (formerly known as Riwa Township, elevation 2980m)73km asphalt road. There is only one mountain to climb: Bowa Mountain (the pass is 45 13m above sea level). Out of Daocheng county, it is a few kilometers of flat road, and then a dozen kilometers (maybe 20 kilometers) of climbing. After Bova Mountain, it is downhill+flat land.

Shangri-La Town (2980m above sea level, ticket hall of Daocheng Yading Scenic Area-Rencun-Yading Village (3900 m above sea level) 34 km asphalt road, just past Rencun, there is a checkpoint, and it is estimated that bicycles will be stopped. Vehicles in non-scenic spots are not allowed to pass through the checkpoint here, which is about 5,6 kilometers away from the ticket hall of Daocheng Aden Scenic Area. First, take a flat road of 3 kilometers, then take an uphill road of about 20 kilometers, then take a flat road+gentle slope of about 8 kilometers, and then take a downhill road of about 4 kilometers to Yading Village.

What is the attraction of Daocheng Aden? Daocheng Aden, bloom in spring, green grass in summer, red leaves in autumn and bright stars in winter. Endless grasslands, winding streams, rolling mountains and scattered Tibetan villages are all here. Daocheng Aden, from a fairy tale world into another colorful fairy tale world. Where is heaven? This is heaven!

I think of the endless distance, as if I have never been there, and everything is so dull that I hardly leave a trace. Went, came back, missed the past. I still want to go back, really in the vast world, blue sky, Huangshan Mountain, empty Yuan Ye, standing on the rustling plateau in the wind, so that I can have enough time and stay. What a turbulent feeling.

I find that I am more and more lazy to write now, I am not in the mood, and my expression ability is declining. There are many travel notes about Daocheng Aden on the Internet, which are well written and beautiful, and look surging. Here, writing casually is pure record. Before I left, I had all kinds of excitement and excitement. I thought I would write my travel notes well, but the fact is that I don't want to write them when I get back, or even nothing. But if I don't write, I will regret it later. Every experience is a valuable asset in life.

I am an impulsive person. I can't go where I want to go. I'm going crazy. I'm too impulsive. I don't want to wait for what I want to do. I'm afraid that if I wait any longer, the plan will become a change, and I'm afraid that reason will reason with me. My idea is that if I travel, I will either go to a far place, where I want to go most, or not at all. I will not make do with it, nor will I travel for the sake of traveling. I am so stubborn that I am almost reckless. Actually, traveling is not so gnashing.

Daocheng Aden was deeply attracted by it at first sight. Here is a paradise of birds and flowers, endless alpine meadows, sapphire lakes and towering sacred mountains, all of which make people fascinated and forget their troubles. The beauty of Daocheng Aden is colorful and quiet as water. According to legend, it was once the seat of Shambhala, but why did such a magical country disappear without a trace overnight? Is it rare that legends are all lies?

Unconsciously, my thoughts began to get stuck in the corner again. I remembered the day when I stood alone by the Lake Cuo in Zhuo Ma, quietly watching the lake reveal infinite beauty. In autumn, the rice city of Aden, with its beautiful forests and blue waves, reflects a colorful world. Beauty and reflection are natural and charming. Unconsciously, my soul has been running on this land, and all my repressed boredom has vanished. I sat by a quiet lake, with Bi Shumin's Walking with the Soul in my hand, and slowly read the rhymes between the lines. I realized that life is short, a happy life and caring for myself and the people around me are the essence of my life.