The story of entering Tibet written at the beginning
This life must go 318, it must be the dream of many, many people
[Jingzang] the word, only 0 times and countless times
For those who love to travel, the choice must be [numerous times]
My first trip to Tibet was not smooth
Direct flight from Hangzhou to Lhasa
Before going out, I also did a strategy
But I "almost si on the road"
So this time, we chose [self-driving]
The start of the summer and autumn trip is not to hurry, but to feel the road
Every stop I walk, is to get closer to my dream
318 departure journey, from Chengdu to Ya'an
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For most people, flying to Chengdu and departing with a rental vehicle is the most comfortable way to travel.
Starting from Chengdu, proceed along the Beijing-Kunming Expressway and enter Ya'an City, and arrive at the first rest area [Yayu Village, China].
This is a treasure camping site located in Caoba Town, Yucheng District. Even if you don’t want to finish 318, it is suitable for short-distance self-driving tours around here.
Invite three or five friends to build a canopy together, lay out an egg roll table, set up a small tent ⛺️, serve delicious snacks, and feel the lush green mountains and green waters. When there is no wind, you can still see the water clearly visible The reflection of the mountains is really beautiful.
You can also play Frisbee 🥏, board games and other games suitable for the lawn with your friends, and experience the laughter and joy among friends; you can also have a long talk, or even read a book in a daze, release the bad emotions that have been suppressed for a long time, and enjoy the moment of tranquility given by nature .
【Warm TIPS】
Because of the sweltering heat in this season, you must bring some anti-mosquito items when entering the mountains and grasslands to avoid mosquito bites.
Camping fee: about 130 yuan
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A place with beautiful scenery must have delicious food. The place where we dine is the farmhouse along the road [Pujiang Daxigu Small Pond Garden Restaurant]. The restaurant is located in Daxi Valley, Pujiang County, which is cheap and delicious. What is very distinctive is that the tables are all in independent small pavilions. While tasting the food, you can place yourself in the beautiful scenery. It is indeed the "Bashi" of Sichuan people.
Signature recommendation: Double Pepper Rabbit Ding, Duck Casserole, Roasted Pork Ribs Platter, Coarse Grains, Beef in Garlic Sauce
【Warm TIPS】
There are plenty of parking spaces in the restaurant, but the road to the restaurant is a bit narrow, female drivers should pay special attention.
Meal cost: 130 yuan
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The hotel I stayed at this time [Shangyuan International Hotel], as the first five-star hotel in Ya'an City, did not disappoint. Located on Wu'an Road, Tianquan County, it is convenient to get on and off the expressway, the environment is elegant, and there are many breakfast choices. It is a very good choice for going to the Sichuan-Tibet Plateau.
【Warm TIPS】
There is a lot of rain in the Ya'an area, and the rooms along the road are very humid, and more windows need to be opened
Accommodation fee: 500 yuan
Meet Yajiang, climb all the way to check in the photography paradise
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After a whole night of rest, we adjusted our condition and climbed all the way. We passed the "Erlang Mountain Tunnel" to the "Luding Bridge" and felt the immortal spirit recorded in the books. After dining at [Wenjiang Time-honored Restaurant], enter the expressway from the entrance of Luding and go straight to "Kangding". Here, you can experience the "Zheduo Mountain Snow Viewing Platform" with an altitude of over 4000m, only to realize that it is so endless. On the way forward, pass by "Xindu Bridge", and witness the golden splendor of the sun with your own eyes. Every click is a photography paradise that photographers want to keep.
Let’s first talk about our visit to the “Erlangshan Tunnel”, which connects Tianquan County of Ya’an City and Luding County of Ganzi Prefecture, and is known as the “First Tunnel in Sichuan and Tibet” to enter the tunnel. When passing through this tunnel, it is easy to think of the deeds of great men who have been instilled in books, movies, and stories. Their willpower and beliefs seem to be better empathized at this moment.
【Warm TIPS】
Since there are no auxiliary lights in the tunnel, be sure to turn on the lights and keep the distance between cars.
Let's talk about "Luding Bridge". "Flying over Luding Bridge" should be the only elementary school textbook I remember so far. Located in Luding County, it has a total length of 103.67 meters and is composed of 13 iron chains. Revisiting the deeds of heroes here seems to be able to understand the deeds of the martyrs.
【Warm TIPS】
In order to ensure safety, the Luding Bridge is now unilaterally released, and life jackets are required. Due to the large number of people during the holiday, more than 2H needs to be reserved for personal check-in, so we just choose to watch from afar.
Scenic spot fee: 10 yuan/person; parking fee: 20 yuan
Then there is the "Zheduo Mountain Snow Observation Platform", which is the only place to pass when taking the 318 National Highway, and it is also the first pass in Sichuan and Tibet. You can stay here for a short time and supply supplies, and by the way enter Sichuan and Tibet in a more leisurely state.
【Warm TIPS】
Here, according to the differences in everyone's physical fitness, there will be slightly different high-reflexes. Remember to walk slowly, there is also a huge temperature difference between day and night, and long-sleeved trousers and thin jackets should be added appropriately according to the weather.
Of course, the top priority must be physical + multiple replenishment of sunscreen.
Finally, let me talk about my favorite "Xindu Bridge". It can be said that every part of 318 has beautiful scenery, and every photographer here can capture their own surprise blockbuster immersively. Whether it is the mottled light and shadow, the vastness of the grassland, or the streams of the bay, they are all hotbeds for creation.
【Warm TIPS】
Xinduqiao There are plenty of merchants here, and it is also a good coordinate for supplies along the way.
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If you want to eat authentic Sichuan cuisine during your trip to western Sichuan, then [Wenjiang Time-honored Chicken Feather Restaurant] is still worth recommending. The restaurant is located on Chengwu Road, Luding County, just opposite the People's Hospital. The dishes are full of portions and authentic. The most important thing It is next to [Luding Bridge Scenic Area], and it is convenient to park and attract fans.
Signature recommendation: Passionate Green Pepper Fish, Pressure Cooker Shuangpin, Spicy Pepper Rabbit, Jianghu Maoxuewang, Farmhouse Mixed Chicken
Meal cost: about 120 yuan
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During the trip to western Sichuan, accommodations were found along the way. For example, this [Yajiang Kangba Zangyi Hotel] is located in Erdaoqiao Village, National Highway 318, Yajiang County. Complete facilities and convenient parking.
【Warm TIPS】
Because it is next to the national highway, it is not friendly to friends who are light sleepers, so you need to bring earplugs.
Accommodation fee: 800 yuan
Can bear the suffering of Gao Fan, see Ding Zhen everywhere in Litang
I told you at the beginning of the article that I am a "highly anti-serious person", and I once fainted in fragments in the hall where the border card was changed. So when we reached 4000m, the high-speed anti-aircraft arrived as scheduled. The beautiful scenery along the way created by nature can also soothe your heart a little bit. Looking at the Kazila Mountain Observation Deck, our goal is to be full of Dingzhen Litang.
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On the way from Yajiang to Litang, you have to climb over the Jianziwan Mountain at an altitude of 4659 meters. Along this winding and magnificent mountain road, you can feel the charm of [Eighteen Bends of Tianlu] at the most suitable position for aerial photography. It is close to the blue sky, and there are many mountains and mountains, like a stretched string, which can play beautiful movements every second.
Be sure to push it against the wall, it is beef powder, it is so delicious.
Arriving at [Kazila Mountain Observation Deck], Gao objected to me that it should be more serious. But the scenery is really nothing to say, stop and stop, and give yourself a little time to relax, and come to a bunch of big meat skewers in the scenic spot, which is not thick.
【Warm TIPS】
The best way to relieve high altitude is to walk slowly and bring enough oxygen tanks.
What I like the most along the way is Litang's weaving product "Ni Re". This essential daily necessities in the snow-covered plateau has been included in the state-level intangible cultural heritage list. It is not only a portrayal of the life of the herdsmen on the grasslands of the Tibetan people, but also the brokerage income of the Tibetan people. From here, we can better understand and integrate into the cultural customs of the Tibetan people.
Leaving the "Nige" workshop and going all the way forward, you can reach [Gaocheng Town Sand Salad], this place is very friendly to camping 🏕 lovers. Imagine driving the car directly on the alpine grassland, setting up your own tent, and seeing the rare Tyndall phenomenon.
【Warm TIPS】
There is a large temperature difference between day and night, so be sure to wear a thick enough jacket, and keep warm if you pitch a tent.
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As before, every meal is not deliberately planned, it is stop-and-eat, and today is at [Chuanzang Hotel]. The main reason is that it is next to the place to stay at night, just at the Sandao Bridge at the mouth of the Yajiang River. It can be said that this is the king of cost performance along the road. The amount of dishes is amazing, and the taste is superb. They are all very authentic Sichuan home cooking.
Signature recommendation: twice-cooked pork, boiled pork slices, hot and sour potato shreds
Meal cost: about 100 yuan
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The accommodation at this station is arranged at [Meiduo Boutique Hotel], which is the center of Litang County. There are many scenic spots next to the "Thousands of Tibetan Villages" and "East and West City Gates". The hotel requirements for the Sichuan-Tibet line do not need to be too high, the environment is comfortable, the hot water is sufficient, and the equipment is comfortable.
【Warm TIPS】
All hotels on the Sichuan-Tibet line are very convenient to buy oxygen tanks, and you can also rent oxygen generators, which can be purchased and rented at any time. Unwell, continue to inhale oxygen.
Accommodation fee: 300 yuan
Oxygen generator rental fee: 60 yuan
Stay in the most beautiful Litang, experience the city of sky immersively
Litang is becoming more and more popular now, Ding Zhen is simple and honest, and spreads Litang, the world's tallest city, to the world. But what you may not know is that this is also the closest place to heaven.
This is not only the mysterious "highest city in the world", but also a place that makes Cangyang Gyatso linger in his dreams, where there is a girl he once loved deeply. The 20-degree early autumn also made our group have more feelings for Litang.
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If there is anything romantic about this piece of [Sky City], it may be the magnificent Gesang flowers. When driving to the grassland at an altitude of 4,000 meters, there is such a magical sea of flowers. With the local characteristic prayer flags, and The breeze dances together, and only those who have been here can understand this state of mind.
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When you come to the Tibetan area, it is essential to eat an authentic Tibetan-style food recommended by Tibetans. The yak meat in the copper pot in [Kesang Huahai Mongolian Yurt] is really pure. The taste of butter tea is also quite strong. Sitting around the stove in a Tibetan-style yurt, experience Tibetan humanities in the most down-to-earth way.
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Meal cost: about 150 yuan
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Today's accommodation did not change the foothold, I still live in [Mei Duo Boutique Hotel], and I can rest assured in Litang.
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Accommodation fee: 300 yuan
Oxygen generator rental fee: 60 yuan
Explore the largest ancient ice remains and enjoy the tranquility of the city
Leaving Litang, the next stop to greet us is "Prayer Beads in Hand" Xiangcheng. The scenery along the way is really diverse, including mountains, grasslands, stones, and ancient ice remains with unique flavors.
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It is also the first time we have encountered [the world's largest ancient ice body relic], the northern plateau area of Xiangcheng County. It has no well-known reputation, and at first glance, it looks like "a wasteland". But green vegetables and radishes have their own loves, and there are always people who can't bear to leave. They want to experience the largest ancient ice remains on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau in this Haizi Mountain. Its barrenness is more like "the surface of Mars on Earth". If there is a chance to shoot a space suit blockbuster here, it must be very interesting.
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We ate the self-heating pot for this meal, hhh, after eating in the restaurants along the way, we always have to eat the self-heating pot proudly, right~~
(Meal fee: 50 yuan/person)
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Tired from walking along the way, stay at [Tashi Hotel] located on Shambhala North Road, which is the best hotel in Xiangcheng. It is a commercial street when you go out, so it is very easy to replenish. If you are willing to walk more, you can also see cornfields and residential buildings.
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Accommodation fee: 300 yuan
Dreaming about thousands of times, meeting Lijiang for the Nth time
If you ask me, how many times have I been to Lijiang, I will definitely answer [the Nth time].
This time it was because of [Force Majeure] that I switched from Sichuan-Tibet to Sichuan-Yunnan, but it still didn't affect my mood.
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When you visit Lijiang, you must not miss [Lijiang Ancient Town], which is the most famous one in Lijiang Ancient Town. The streets inside are built by mountains and rivers, and there are Sifang Street, Mufu, Wufeng Tower, Black Dragon Pool...etc. Attractions. The last time I came to the ancient city, I rode a scooter, this time I planned to walk more.
【Warm TIPS】
For the "little dreadlocks" that can be seen everywhere, you must shop around and bargain carefully.
Ticket price: free
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Today's lunch is at [Gesang Blossom Music Restaurant] in the center of Lijiang Ancient City, which is a very common music restaurant in Lijiang.
The wooden structure of the building, the dining environment with a thriving population, and the rich and delicious soup make people enjoy the slow life as long as they want.
Signature recommendation: cured pork ribs, cold beef, fish-flavored shredded pork, isatis root
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Meal cost: about 97 yuan
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This time the accommodation [Scholarly Heart Hotel] is not in the ancient city, but the location is superior, the equipment is super new, but it is next to the north gate of the ancient city, and you can walk into the market for a few minutes. It is a very rough choice besides the homestay.
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Accommodation fee: 499 yuan
Hand in hand to see the foot of Cangshan Mountain and visit the shore of Erhai Lake
Departing from the quaint small town of Lijiang, we walked slowly all the way to Erhai Lake. This is not our first acquaintance, but we still like the quietness that is not disturbed. Letting time pass quietly is the best respect for the city of Dali.
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At this moment, we just want to use the most leisurely mind to stroll around the [Erhai Lake] and enjoy the scenery of the ancient town. For the time in front of us, it is not a bad show, but a tranquility and beauty that calms the heart immediately.
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The most beautiful meal in this line of work is [Cang'er Fisherman. Dali Bai Nationality Specialty Restaurant], eating authentic steam fish, this is the taste of Dali Bai Nationality. The decoration style is antique, and the eyebrows of the steamed fish and fresh fish are about to fall off, so you must push your head hard.
The pot-steam stone pot fish has a great background. The stone pot is made of Yunnan Dali marble, which contains a variety of trace elements needed by the human body, which is not only pleasing to the eye, but also very beneficial to the human body.
Fast - stone pot fish uses 160° high-temperature steam, and it only takes 15 minutes from live fish to the table.
Fish - choose fish species with a water depth of less than six meters in the Yangtze River. Red catfish and white catfish are the main raw materials. The meat is fine and thorn-free.
Mushrooms - Yunnan has a variety of local fungi, and the mushrooms are stewed in the fish, which is really fresh and fresh.
Dipping Sauce - Yunnan's local dipping sauces are very rich, and can be prepared according to personal taste to feel the charm and mystery of Yunnan cuisine.
Signature recommendations: Bai nationality hot and sour steamed stone pot fish, Nuodeng ham braised rice in copper pot, stone pot wrapped tofu, Dali Yongping yellow braised chicken
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Meal cost: 95 yuan / person
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That's right, this is the most luxurious hotel [Longxingyuan Hotel] that I stayed in the whole time. It is located in the ancient city. The ingenious combination of new buildings and old houses is just like nature, exquisite and unique. The most important thoughtful butler service made us feel more comfortable at the end of our long journey.
This trip to Dali will heal the soul again
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Accommodation fee: 1000 yuan
write at the end
Along the way, starting from Chengdu, passing through the 318 Sichuan-Tibet line, passing through Litang, the world's highest city, and then moving to the Sichuan-Yunnan line until the end of the journey.
The journey is long and full of surprises, and I am in awe of the beauty of every natural carving. If we had to choose again, we would still choose and go. Regardless of whether the road ahead is as planned or not, we always believe that the land that has been measured with our own footsteps is the place where dreams can be realized and enjoyed quietly.
I am at the foot of Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake, waiting for you to blow it, the wind I blow~
