Notes on Sichuan-Tibet Line 318

Tibet, the mystery and beauty are fascinating! The world has endowed Tibet with the reputation of "the top of Qian Shan and the source of thousands of waters". Traditional cultural beliefs, the cradle of Tibetan antelopes and the paradise of yaks have created this unique exotic customs. Blue sky, white clouds, snow-capped mountains and grasslands, Tibet has bred simple Tibetan herders for generations! Going to the Sichuan-Tibet highway is like life, with ups and downs and peaks and valleys. From Chengdu, 512 meters away, to Lhasa, 3658 meters away, more than 2,4 kilometers and more than 4, meters of hills have passed through not only a road, but a pilgrimage in the journey of life.

Everyone goes to Tibet for their own reasons, perhaps because they are lovelorn, or because they are divorced from the common customs. In reality, most people don't live for themselves, and many realities bind themselves, which is probably why. In July, I decided to put aside my heavy work and complicated life to go to Lhasa, because I wanted to put down my mask and be my true self. I knew that it was not the scenery that moved me most during every trip. After graduation, I feel that I have been on the road, like an immortal bird that has never dared to stop, flying actively and passively. It seems that once I stop, my thoughts will die, accompanied by my heartbeat. In Qian Shan, between thousands of waters and high-rise buildings, it still jumps strongly. It seems that there is no moment for me to think. Should I chase the wind, be as free as a distance, or stand in a tree, be as silent as the earth, and life is neither long nor short; Used to see the world, just right!

but I don't want to follow the crowd, and I want to have an in-depth experience, not only physically but also mentally. I chose the ranger. Our team has 17 members, two team leaders and two drivers. The full names of the two team leaders are responsible for jokes and explanations. A 97-year-old Erxian beauty has a beautiful voice and a beautiful voice. The other is Liu Liu, who is a little older and humorous. There are also two safe old drivers who sent us to Lhasa safely. Overall, a good trip to Sichuan and Tibet.

About the route

After visiting Chengdu-Lhasa, you will not return by the same route. At 7: in the morning, you will take National Highway 318 to Litang, cross Luding Bridge, Daocheng Yading and Linzhi, and then go to Lhasa. The whole journey is more than 2, kilometers, and the journey * * * crosses over more than 4, mountains: Zheduo Mountain, Gaoer Temple, Jianziwan Mountain, Kazila Mountain, Haizi Mountain and so on. The famous rivers that pass through are: Minjiang River, Dadu River, Jinsha River, Lancang River, Nujiang River, Palong Zangbo River, Yigong Zangbo River, Lulang River, Niyang River and Lhasa River.

We run on National Highway 318 at a distance of more than 3 kilometers every day. Crossing mountains, rivers and lakes to overcome altitude sickness and physical exhaustion; Respond to the changeable climate and appreciate the impermanence of nature; Enjoy the beautiful natural scenery of Daocheng Aden, Tuer Mountain and Nujiang River, and feel the profound humanities and landscapes of Tibetans. And life is just a skin. We have breathed fresh air, experienced gratitude and resentment, worked and lived between heaven and earth, and made contributions to human reproduction. In the complicated work and life, I began to get lost and lost ... I didn't leave a trace of my original heart; We begin to return to nature to find the last pure land or initial heart, and we need to let the root of our loss solve it and inspire us to cherish every day.

day 1? Chengdu

The first day is an all-day gathering day. According to the time when I arrived in Chengdu, I went to the gathering hotel by myself and checked in at the front desk of the gathering hotel. Stroll around and feel the slow life of Chengdu in all kinds of snacks and attractions.

On the second day, xinduqiao, Zheduo Mountain, Luding, Kangding, Ya 'an, Chengdu

After breakfast, take a bus to Ya 'an along Chengya Expressway, enjoy the scenery of western Sichuan Plain along the way, and reach Shimian via Yaxi Expressway. Along the way, you can see the Yi village reaching the Dadu River Valley (the largest and deepest canyon in western Sichuan), ascending along the Dadu River Valley, passing through the famous red city-Luding County, reaching Kangding City, and reaching Kangding, which is also considered as entering the Tibetan area. Tibetan culture can be seen everywhere. We drove on, crossed the first mountain of National Highway 318-Zheduo Mountain Pass, passed under the banner, and stopped here to take a group photo. Then it went downhill and arrived in xinduqiao, a photography paradise, in the evening. On the first day of entering the plateau, everyone should have a good rest.

On the third day, Daocheng, Litang Haizishan Nature Reserve in Yajiang, xinduqiao

set off from xinduqiao in the morning, passed through Yajiang County after Gaoersi Mountain, and then began to climb over Jianziwan Mountain and Kazila Mountain. During this time, it has been walking in the alpine meadow belt with an altitude of more than 4, meters, and you can also enjoy the sight of "the other mountains all appear dwarfs under the sky. will be at the top of the mountain" at the Xi 'eluo observation deck. Arrive at Litang, the birthplace of the Seventh Dalai Lama, at about noon and have lunch at a suitable place. In the afternoon, cross the Maoya Prairie, cross the boundless river, overlook the Tuer Mountain, and pass the Haizishan Nature Reserve, the largest ancient glacier relic on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau (the average elevation of Haizishan is 4,5 meters. If the weather is fine, you can see the snow line composed of a row of snow-capped mountains on the horizon through the endless rocky beach. The scene is very spectacular! ）。 Arrive at the last Shangri-La-Daocheng County in the evening.

On the fourth day, after breakfast, take a bus to Zhuo Ma Lacuo Yading Village in Daocheng Yading Scenic Area, pass through 1, mu of Qingyang Forest Park and Sela Grassland, cross Bowa Mountain, and descend along the songkhla River Valley, where you can enjoy the charming scenery along the way. After lunch in Shangri-La Town, go to Yading Ticket Station, change to sightseeing bus Scenic Area and continue to the last Shangri-La-Aden Scenic Area, because you have to stay in Yading Village for one night, but it is not convenient to take a bath. So take simple toiletries and get on the bus. We can take the scenic sightseeing bus directly to the terminal-Zhaguanbeng, walk for ten minutes to the Chonggu Temple service station, simply eat some self-brought food, or buy some simple fast food at the service station. After dinner, we will go to Zhuomalacuo along the wooden plank road for 2km to enjoy Zhuomalacuo under Xiannai Rishen Mountain, one of the three great mountain in Aden, and then return to Chonggu Meadow to enjoy the Shenandoji Mountain in the distance. In the evening, we will return to the accommodation point in Aden village.

Day 5: Daocheng, Luorong Cattle Farm, Aden Village

I got up early today and entered Aden Scenic Area as soon as possible. At the same time, today is also a relatively free day, and I went to the most beautiful five-color sea and milk sea in Aden on my own according to my physical condition. Buy a battery ticket at your own expense for a round trip of 8 yuan (you can also walk to Luorong Cattle Farm, about 2-3 hours), and arrive at Luorong Cattle Farm. It can be said that Luorong Cattle Farm is the central area of Aden Scenic Area, where you can watch the two sacred mountains of Yangmaiyong and Charoladorje at close range. (The most beautiful time of the five-color sea is usually from 1 pm to 2 pm. It must be sunny. When the sun shines on the five-color sea, it will definitely make you forget all your troubles. However, Wuse Sea has a high altitude of more than 4,6 meters, and the weather changes abnormally, and it may encounter heavy rain and strong wind at any time, so this is also unavoidable. Please be calm. In addition, because we are walking at high altitude all the way, please do what you can, the scenery can be seen again, and safety is always the first). Return to the entrance of the scenic spot (Ziwa) around 5 pm and return to Daocheng County to rest by car.

On the 6th day, Daocheng Changqingchunkeer Temple Batang Sichuan-Tibet boundary Mangkang

After breakfast, we drove on, passing Sandui Town and Haizishan. If you don't have enough time to visit, you can play all the way to Litang at this time, and then visit the largest Gelug Sect (Yellow Sect) temple in Kangba area-Changqingkeer Temple. Cole Temple in Changqing is also the best viewing platform of Maoya Prairie. After lunch in Litang, follow the footsteps of the sun all the way to Batang, and then go to Jinshajiang Bridge via ZhuBa Long. This is the dividing line between Sichuan and Tibet. If parking is convenient, you can get off and take photos as a souvenir. Then I arrived in Mangkang and stayed in Mangkang at night.

On the 7th day, Basu, Dongdashan, Mangkang

set out early, passed Bangda (the junction of the northern Sichuan-Tibet line and the southern Sichuan-Tibet line), climbed Mount Nu, the biggest natural hazard in Hengduan Mountains, and enjoyed the weathered rock mountain scenery. The virgin forest and pastoral scenery on the way down the mountain complement each other and the scenery is pleasant. This day's trip is a test for everyone. In Dongdashanyakou, the altitude is 58 meters, and the temperature can reach below zero degrees Celsius. However, the temperature on the banks of Lancang River and Nujiang River is about 2 degrees Celsius, and the altitude difference experienced in one day can be nearly 25 meters. Go on and stay in Basu County at night.

On the 8th day, Bomi Glacier of Ranwu Lake in Basu

From Basu County to Ranwu Town, you can go to Ranwu Lake first, then go back to the town for lunch, and drive into the most beautiful section of Sichuan-Tibet Highway in the afternoon. Along the way, there are lush trees, flowing water, eagles hovering, snow-capped mountains, lakes, farmland and villages with stunning scenery, which is overwhelming and intoxicating. We also specially arranged a 2-kilometer light hike, hiking in the most beautiful scenery zone, so as to slow down the time. Walk to Xiaranwu Lake, get on the bus, continue to travel along National Highway 318 for more than 3 kilometers to Yupu, and then enter the Midui Glacier to play. After about 2 or 3 hours, return to National Highway 318 and continue westward to Bomi County.

on the 9th day, Linzhi, Sejila Mountain, Bomi Lulang

After breakfast, I walked through the virgin forest and set out for Tongmai, the last natural hazard on the Sichuan-Tibet line. Pass through Tongmai Town and cross Tongmai Bridge to reach Pailongmenba Ethnic Township. After crossing Pailong, the road conditions improved, and soon arrived in Lulang, which is known as the "Oriental Switzerland". After having lunch in Lulang, we passed through Lulang Linhai, enjoying the scenery of folk villages, alpine meadows and snow-capped mountains and forests along the way, and then began to climb the Sejila Mountain at an altitude of 4,72 meters. All the way, there were waves and clouds, and the sea of azaleas fluttered in spring and summer. After passing through the pass, I went all the way down, entered Linzhi, which is green and has the name of "Little Jiangnan", went up the Niyang River, and then arrived at Bayi Town, the capital of Linzhi area at an altitude of 2,9 meters, and stayed for a rest.

On the 1th day, Linzhi Lhasa

After breakfast in the hotel, we set off, continued westward along National Highway 318, and enjoyed the beautiful scenery of Niyang River along the way. Then we set foot on Linla Expressway, and arrived in Lhasa in the afternoon, leaving the group in downtown Lhasa.

In the past eight years and two months, I have laughed, cried, been angry and powerless ... I have been questioned, slandered, criticized, shady, cherished, abandoned and forgotten. There is no excuse, no need to explain ... Now the return of Sichuan and Tibet is ridiculous. Sichuan-Tibet pilgrimage line has nothing to do with scenery, others, work and life … everything lies in self!