Shangri-la tour

On September 1 1, at 8: 30 in the morning, we started this Shangri-La go on road trip from Kunming. This trip is really suitable for driving. Not only is it convenient to travel, but the scenery along the way is quite rewarding.

? On the first day, after a long journey of nearly 9 hours, we arrived at the ancient city of Dukezong in Shangri-La. Almost all roads are high-speed, except Longpan, the road conditions are not bad, the road is very narrow, and there are many bends. On the way, you have to pass a section of national highway 2 14, but it is not difficult to walk. Drive carefully.

? As soon as I entered Shangri-La, I passed a unique turntable centered on the white stupa. Because of driving, I can only take a quick look, but it really looks like a golden Buddha statue. Now that I think about it, maybe from that moment on, it indicates that this is a trip with mountains and buddhas.

? The Tibetan language of Dukezong Ancient City means Shiroishi Castle, which means Moonlight City. There are mainly Guishan Park, Big Buddha Temple and the largest prayer wheel. But in 20654381early morning of October 0 14, 10/.27, a fire broke out in the ancient city, and the cause of the fire was unknown, so many of the ancient cities we see now were rebuilt. Tangka shops, Tibetan handicrafts and butter tea halls extending in all directions all show the vitality of this ancient city. Unique Tibetan houses are also very interesting. Maybe you can only see a small door when you walk in the street, but you can't find a hole when you walk in. We chose a hotel called prayer wheel. His houses are all made of wood. Carved doors, beams, skins and courtyards of the old house are all hung on the walls that enter the door. Divided into left and right stairs, entering the guest room and terrace respectively. Sitting in the corridor, the golden prayer wheel is right in front. The yard is small, but there is a comfortable peace. On the second day of our stay here, it rained heavily, listening to the sound of rain hitting the eaves, the sound of slate hitting the ground, and the sound of iron basin under the faucet. Very comfortable, the whole brain seems to be empty. I don't want to see things in a blur on my mobile phone. I just want to look at the prayer wheel in front of me and listen to the ticking rain. Of course, the common fault of wooden houses is that the sound insulation effect is not very good, but it is not a big problem to rest with each other within the specified time.

? Because of the epidemic, there are very few people in the ancient city, and time seems to be no longer taken away by the crowd. In the morning, we all go out early, about eight o'clock. Most shops in the whole ancient city are still asleep. Walking on the half-sunny path in the ancient city, you can hear your footsteps. Cold air permeates the heart and lungs, making our nose slightly cold, but our bodies are bathed in warm sunshine, which is extremely comfortable. The stupa of Dukezong ancient city is like every day in its thousand-year existence. No matter whether the city is old or new, no matter the changes of time and people, it quietly watches, guards and carries it. Maybe it's too long for an independent life, but it's only a blink of an eye for it. Old yellow dog is looking for a new day in the street. Three or two middle-aged women dressed in national costumes seemed to be discussing something in a hurry and hurried past the stupa. The old lady at the intersection is greeting an uncle riding a tricycle with a big smile, probably talking about her little grandson, because I seem to hear the word "school" from that string of cadence dialects. This is an ordinary and energetic day. Speaking of local tyrants' clothes, they should really be worn everyday. The red vest deepens the blue apron, which is not as gorgeous as the national costume on the stage, but closer to the simplicity of life.

On September 12, we arrived at Songzanlin Temple. It is said that this temple plays an important role in the whole Tibetan area. It is called "Little Potala Palace" and "Osmanthus Temple". It used to be a place to handle local government affairs. At present, the temple has 927 people. Under the guidance of Tibetan explanation, we also learned a lot about Tibetan Buddhist culture. For example, "Lin" actually implies "temple" in Tibetan, because most temples are built in forests; "Temple" is actually "temple" and "courtyard", one is a temple for offering sacrifices and praying, and the other is a place for learning. In the past, only the windows of nobles and temples could draw black edges. "Kangba" refers to soldiers, but it also means that because of its low status, it can only be used in combat. In the Yuan Dynasty, according to different dialect areas, it began to be divided into three domains: Weizang, Kangba and Amdo, and there was a saying of "Weizang in legal domain, Amdo in horse domain and Kangba in human domain", which was popularly called "the teaching of Weizang, the people of Kangba and the horse of Amdo". People should start by saying hello to each other. Only when you say hello to others first will others respond to you, otherwise there will be only indifference between people. The impermanence of the world, including the inevitable death of parents, also follows the law of life. The past Buddha lit the lamp, the present Buddha Sakyamuni, and the future Buddha Maitreya. Only the present is also the past, the future and the future. Regarding Buddha, I always think that asking Buddha is asking your heart, because there are contradictions in your heart. I make a wish and whisper in front of the Buddha, but I ask myself again and again, what is my problem, what I really want, what I am afraid of, and the motto of the Buddha will respond to my own confusion at some moment.

There are many crows hovering at the entrance of the main hall of Songzanlin Temple, especially when a large number of crows fly from distant mountains to the square in front of the main hall. In addition, I don't know where the heavy drums of "dong, dong, dong" came from, followed by distant and deep horns. Crows crow from time to time, and the wind blows the curtains on the windows, adding a lot of majesty, mystery and solemnity to this temple built on the mountain.

In the afternoon, I went to Napahai and Ira Grassland. When navigating, I have to choose the destination around the lake road, otherwise it is easy to navigate to farmers' homes and be charged. The later the road around the lake goes, there will be water on the road. At this time, the car flew past the water, splashing high on both sides, just like a stubborn child happily stepping on a puddle, just for the pleasure of splashing water, and like a butterfly flying on the water. Of course, if there are other vehicles around, it is better for everyone to walk slowly, unless you all want to experience the excitement of rushing forward. People on both sides are very happy about this scene. They have found a safe place, held their mobile phones high, and recorded the splash from the speeding cars in the distance. Of course, if you want to feel the road around the lake, you must first choose a car with a high chassis, which is probably prohibitive. When we arrived at the Napahai observation deck, it was raining heavily and hail, but there were no dark clouds. The bright sun seems to laugh at the heavy rain. Soon, the clouds left, the rain stopped, and the surrounding pine trees looked greener and brighter after the baptism of the heavy rain. In the evening, pink clouds seem to touch the forehead of the surrounding mountains. In the afterglow of the sunset, the grass-drying viaduct on the sea surface of Napahai stands upright in the same direction, standing solemnly in the water, on the sparkling water surface, reflecting the calmness of clouds, the extension of mountains and the tenacity of the viaduct. It seems to bid farewell to the end of this day, and it seems to be looking forward to the arrival of a new day, just like the mapping of creatures growing on this land, because it is immortal.

On September 13, we started our trip to Meili Snow Mountain. Before planning, many people warned that this road was difficult to walk, including falling rocks, cliffs and rapids. Before departure, it rained all night in Shangri-La, which made our mood very complicated. However, the innkeeper said that the road is not difficult to walk, but September is not the best season to see Meili Snow Mountain, and it is almost impossible to see Rizhao Jinshan. In the end, we embarked on a journey with the idea of "We are all here, how can we not visit?" All the way down, although we didn't see the expected Rizhao Jinshan, we also visited it. I'm glad you came.

The road conditions are really not as terrible as imagined. Although there are indeed many bends and falling rocks, and with the continuous long uphill and downhill, the throttle and brakes are constantly switched, but this road is well maintained by road guards, the dividing line on the ground is also very clear, and the traffic volume is not large. Be careful, it won't be a big problem. I have to feel that we can enjoy the gift of nature so safely and comfortably, thanks to the road builders and the careful efforts of road maintenance workers every day.

On the way to Meili Snow Mountain, you can pass the scenic spots such as "Jinsha River Bend" and "Dongchikulinji". Tickets for "The Great Bend of Jinsha River" in 20 yuan. Jinsha River is the upper reaches of the Yangtze River, which originates from Nujiang River and Lancang River in the northeast of Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, and then flows almost parallel to the south. Of the three rivers, Jinsha River is the easternmost, and it should have been heading south like the other two rivers. However, when passing through the north of shigu village, the Jinsha River suddenly turned east and then turned north. Just a few kilometers away, a big bend of 180 degrees came. The scene is very shocking, and it is one of the 40 major landscapes in China. You can never imagine what kind of picture nature will bring you.

When we went there, "Dongqikulingji" was under maintenance. Its main attraction is in the main hall, because the monks are chanting on the first floor, so we can't see it. But the main treasures are on the second and third floors. There are three three-dimensional altar cities, namely Mi King Kong, Happy King Kong, Big Weed King Kong Dojo, and a 6.8-meter-high Qiangbafo that goes straight to the third floor. I don't know if it's because it's close to this giant Buddha.

It's about five o'clock in the afternoon when we arrive at Feilai Temple in Meili Snow Mountain. I really need to choose a hotel where I can see Meili Snow Mountain by opening the window, and if the weather is fine, I can also see Meili Snow Mountain under the stars at night, which is also an idea I want to come next time. The trip to Feilai Temple is very suitable for finding a place to watch the clouds gather on the opposite peak, and the peaks are looming in a daze. We were lucky to see a small peak in the evening, and we were really excited, because we didn't expect to see it this season, and we could still see the glory of the sun shining on the mountain. If the clouds clear away, I think we can really see Rizhao Jinshan. Finally, I have to visit Feilai Temple, a small temple. There are murals in the early Qing dynasty, and some pictures have fallen off. From this, we can find that many newly painted murals you saw along the way probably refer to the elements of the murals here.

It really takes luck to see Rizhao Jinshan in Meili Snow Mountain. When we came back, we found that on the second and third days after we left, we could see Rizhao Jinshan in the morning and evening, but the days when we saw the local weather forecast were rainy and rainy, and the weather on the plateau was really unpredictable.

On September 14, I returned to Shangri-La, where I experienced heavy rain and foggy mountain roads, and slowed down again. On this day, I went to balague to live in the Grand Canyon. The Grand Canyon is a newly developed scenic spot, but it is worth visiting. It would be better if I could stay all day. Admission per person 165 yuan. Sitting on the bus and walking on the winding mountain road, you will be shocked by the towering mountains around you. It's beautiful, and this road is too dangerous. It is said that this road was built by a Kangba man named Snadingzhu at the age of 40, regardless of ABBA's opposition, and the villagers suspected and even blocked it. In order to reach the hometown of Bala Village deep in the mountains, after ten years, a "heavenly road" was finally dug up on this cliff. Walking on this road, I believe you will admire the efforts of road builders.

It is said that Bala village is the prototype of the lost horizon. 1, 300 years ago, in the era of King Gelsall, Snadoji, the toast of Batang, was brave and good at fighting, dominating one side, and was an awesome figure in Kangba area. After struggling for most of his life, at the age of 42, he suddenly lost interest in everything he owned. He wants to find a place where he won't think of war, plunder and anxiety about his inflated desires. So his 20 men set out and spent three years traveling all over every mountain and river in Kangba grassland. Finally, this prominent family in Batang area disappeared, but at the foot of the snow-capped mountain at the end of balague's Zongxia, there is a quiet small village-Bala Village. The Tibetan language of "Bala" means that the Tibetan village migrated from Batang, just like Shambhala in Buddhist scriptures, is a pure land of bliss, but with the changes of the times, the continuation of a village needs to keep pace with the times, otherwise it will be abandoned in the gap of the times and become a stagnant pool. And this short 35 km road has brought a vibrant spring breeze to the village in this mountain. Some people may say that the development of an ancient village will become commercialized and cannot maintain its original simplicity, but is it too selfish to say so? What you need is pure simplicity, maybe just from the perspective of God, and it is not easy to pity other people's lives. Why can't others make their own changes and show you their attitude towards life? Everything is impermanent and can't be static, but sustainable development depends on how people grasp the balance between tradition and keeping pace with the times. History is sometimes so incredibly close. More than 1000 years ago, the ancestors of Bala village discovered this land at the age of 40 and established their "Shambhala" here. After a lapse of more than 1000 years, times have changed. Baiyun Canggou, another Bala, and Forty annual repair opened this heavenly road, opening a window for isolated villages. Walking in the Grand Canyon of balague, I felt what a towering city wall is. Although this is not the Three Gorges, it seems that I can understand what Li Bai described as "the apes on both sides of the strait can't stop crying, and the canoe has passed Chung Shan Man". I think it will be a wonderful experience if I have the opportunity to come here for a deep tour.

In addition, to explain Shambhala, the concept of "Shambhala" comes from the Buddhist classic "Time Wheel Sutra". In the 7th century BC, Shambhala was born in India with Buddhist classics. It was not until A.D. 1 1 century that the Tibetan classic Danjul officially recorded and described Shambhala for the first time. Shambhala is translated as "Benboluo", and some are translated as "Shangri-La", which means "holding a paradise", which means a garden full of happiness and unchanging.

According to the descriptions of various ancient books, Shambhala's terrain is like a huge lotus with eight petals. The periphery of the whole lotus is a continuous snow mountain group, and the periphery of the navel of the National Central Lotus is also a continuous snow mountain group. Between lotus petals are snow-capped mountains and rivers, and the whole country is covered with beautiful lakes, ponds, grasslands, forests and fruit trees.

Each of Shambhala's eight-petal lotus has1.200 million settlements. Every10,000,000 settlements are ruled by a county king, so * * *, there are 96 county kings. As long as the Buddha's Buddhism still exists, the kings of counties and counties will continue to carry forward the method of time rotation. Most county kings have magical powers, each with a staff. As long as they give the staff to the emissary, the emissary can reach all places in an instant and carry out the orders of the county king.

The building of this 960 million pound settlement is shaped like an Indian-style two-story comfortable house. Born in Shambhala, he is beautiful and strict, and his life is extremely rich. The rich little house was also rich and lived happily ever after. Men in this country like to wear hats and red or white cotton-padded clothes, while women like to wear white or blue discount clothes embroidered with beautiful patterns.

"There is a beautiful place that people yearn for. Here the seasons are evergreen, birds and flowers are fragrant, and there is no pain or sadness. Its name is Shambhala, and legend has it that it is the place where immortals live ... "

Whether it is Buddhist scriptures or adventure notes, whether it is novels or film and television dramas, whether it is late-night stories or melodious songs and dances, the word "Shambhala" has been constantly sung by people, and it has gradually changed from a practical meaning to a spiritual meaning. Shambhala has gradually become the spiritual sustenance of people in the real world, and we all need a pure land of mind.

What is Shambhala? This question needs to be asked to yourself at last. Whatever you think it is, it will be.

The above explanation came from Zhihu, and Zhihu immediately helped Tibetan travelers "What is Shambhala?"

On September 14, we came to Tiger Leaping Gorge. Because the rainfall in September was still abundant, the whole Tiger Leaping Gorge was huge and magnificent, which changed people's impression of the tranquility and remoteness of the Yangtze River. It is the first gorge in the Yangtze River. Tiger Leaping Gorge is one of the deepest canyons in the world, with Yulong Snow Mountain in the east and Haba Snow Mountain in Shangri-La City in the west, with a vertical height difference of more than 3,900 meters. The narrowest part of the river is only about 30 meters. According to legend, when the tiger goes down the mountain and raises its feet slightly on the rocks in the river, it can fly and go back and forth between Yulong Snow Mountain and Haba Snow Mountain, so it is called Tiger Leaping Gorge. Ordinary tourists visit the Upper Tiger Leaping Gorge, which is divided into Upper Tiger Leaping Gorge, Middle Tiger Leaping Gorge and Lower Tiger Leaping Gorge. If you are a backpacker, there are three hiking routes to choose from, which is one of the top ten most beautiful hiking routes in China. Tip If you come to Tiger Leaping Gorge next time, bring something to eat. There are many big-tailed squirrels here. I wonder if there is much vegetation here. I've been suffering from rhinitis since I walked down, but it's still worth a visit.

On September 15, I returned to Kunming from Lijiang. This trip to the west was very fulfilling, and I unconsciously became interested in learning Tibetan. I didn't know that Tibetan had the pronunciation of playing the tongue, which was quite interesting.