Whispering: The trip to Tibet was already last year. Due to the fetters of some trivial matters, the "Tibet in the Sky" that the friends are looking forward to has never been written. After traveling through half of China, I feel that only Tibet is the most memorable. Of course, this is not only because of the remoteness of the heavens in the Western Regions, but also because I drank chicken soup after watching Chen Kun's "Suddenly Came to Tibet", let alone listening too much. There are many songs about the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, probably because of the awe of the snow-covered plateau for a long time, and the real feeling of the shock of the roof of the world. Because when you arrive in Tibet, there are always some places that will touch you. Although time has passed for so long, I still want to remember the trip to Tibet. Therefore, there are "A New Chapter of Leisure Tour - One of the Heavenly Tibet Take the Train to Lhasa" and "A New Chapter of Leisurely Tour - The Second of the Heavenly Tibet - Holy Lake Namtso" in the previous chapters.

 

           Rush to Nyingchi after breakfast on August 3, 2017. Nyingchi is about 400 kilometers away from Lhasa. The driver said that today is another day's journey.

           Going east all the way out of the city, I ventured dozens of kilometers of the Linla Expressway that has not yet been fully opened to traffic, and then turned to the world-famous Sichuan-Tibet Line National Highway 318. It is said that the Lalin Expressway will be opened to traffic on the National Day of 2017. By then, the journey from Lhasa to Nyingchi will be shortened from the current eight or nine hours to about five hours, and the Lalin Expressway is also known as the highest in the world. High-grade highway, the most beautiful expressway in China. At that time, the judges will no longer have to suffer from the bumps

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           There is no train from Lhasa to Nyingchi. From Lhasa to Nyingchi, many people choose to fly, but the time is all delayed at both ends. Then there is the choice of roads. All the roads in Tibet have speed limits, and the road conditions are not very good. The driving time cannot be calculated by the standards of the mainland. It is said that when you take a long-distance bus in Tibet, you don’t care what time you can reach your destination after getting on the bus. Of course, this may be a bit exaggerated. For self-drivers, all roads in Tibet are free of tolls, which is a blessing.

         

1. Mila Pass, 5013 meters above sea level, is the highest mountain from Lhasa to Nyingchi

            After leaving Lhasa for 4 hours, they traveled more than 150 kilometers and arrived at the Mila Mountain Pass in Mazhugongka County. The Mila Pass at an altitude of 5,013 meters is the highest mountain that passes from Lhasa to Nyingchi.

          Because the name of Mozhugongka is extremely difficult to pronounce, I asked Du Niang in the car:

          Mozhugongka County, which belongs to the Tibet Autonomous Region

Lhasa City, the autonomous region, means "the middle white land where the black bamboo-colored Qinglong King lives" in Tibetan. It is located in the central part of the Tibet Autonomous Region, the middle and upper reaches of the Lhasa River, and the west side of Mira Mountain. It is the birthplace of the Tibetan king Songtsen Gampo.

Mozhugongka County has jurisdiction over 1 town and 15 townships. It is located in the valley of the middle reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo River in southern Tibet. It has the same mountains and rivers, surrounded by river valleys, and extensive grasslands.

          There are two figures that are amazing. One is that the average altitude of the county is over 4,000 meters. The other is that as of 2013, the total population of the county is 41,000, and Tibetans account for 98%. That is to say, there are less than 1,000 people in the county Han Chinese and other nationalities.

          The yak sculpture in the mountain pass, and the people who took the photo, are me with a black face. After a few days of sunshine on the plateau, it is already darker and brighter. Haha, let’s add a little effect to cover it up.

              

              In this Mira Pass, you can see the snow-capped mountains in the distance, glowing with dazzling white light:    

           

 In this best tourist season in Tibet, tourists are everywhere, and every parking spot is the same.

           The car is driving among the mountains, and in the distance, you can see the vegetation of the mountain that was destroyed for road construction, as well as the cars passing through the mountains. Of course, for you to see more clearly with your mobile phone, the color is specially added. It can also be seen from this that why landslides and landslides often occur in Tibet and block traffic.

             As you can see along the way, there are road constructions everywhere, some seem to be under normal maintenance, but most of them are new roads and bridges. If you want to get rich, you need to build roads first. Unobstructed roads have greatly facilitated the travel of the people, made the natural moat open, and greatly improved the living standards of the people of all ethnic groups in Tibet. For us, we can quickly reach the original It is a place that I dare not even think about, but it seems to have changed the original topography of the rivers and mountains. Will it change the fragile ecological environment of Tibet? Will it destroy the last piece of pure land? Of course, the country will definitely evaluate and plan very prudently, and I wait for grassroots to worry too much, haha. 

           

2. Accompanied by the Niyang River all the way

           After crossing the Mila Pass, the Niyang River that accompanied us along the way finally revealed its beautiful and peaceful true face.

           The Niyang River, known as the mother river of Linzhi, is one of the five major tributaries of the Yarlung Zangbo River. It originates from the ancient glacier Cuomuliangla on the west side of Mila Mountain at an altitude of 5,000 meters, with a total length of 307.5 kilometers. Especially in this section of Nyingchi area, the forest vegetation on both sides of the river is intact, the river water is clear green, and flows slowly.

Standing by the river, watching quietly: the sun shines down from obliquely above, dragging colorful rays of light, high white clouds, blue sky, green river water and green mountains, and even dead branches on the river bank, Coupled with the empty mountains and river valleys with almost no one, everything is so integrated, natural, so peaceful and harmonious, people can't help but sigh, nature has such good fortune

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           Since I will make a special trip to the Niyang River wetland later, I will write a little more about the scenery of the Niyang River later.

         

3. Kadinggou, a scenery in the south of the Yangtze River

          It was already past 4 pm when we arrived at Nyingchi Kadinggou Scenic Area beside National Highway 318. This is also the only 3A-level scenic spot that collects tickets during today's one-day journey. Kadinggou Scenic Area is about 25 kilometers away from Bayi Town, where Nyingchi City is located.

       

         In Kadinggou, the huge stone at the entrance is engraved with the three characters of Gadinggou, which seems to be also called Gadinggou. The scenic spot is a typical canyon landform. The mountains on both sides of the canyon are high and steep, and there are strange peaks and rocks all over the place. The Kading Tianfo Waterfall with a drop of nearly 200 meters in the scenic spot is majestic and majestic; There are clumps of bamboo all over the mountain, and the air is humid and cool. It is not the climate of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau at all, but it seems to have the charm of the south of the Yangtze River.

         

           Due to the natural weathering of the granite mountain, abstract scenes and portraits of various colors are formed on the cliff: Avalokitesvara, Goddess, Dharma Guardian, Turtle, Butter Lamp, etc. What is especially amazing is that under the cover of the waterfall, a naturally formed Buddha , With the water mist of the waterfall, it appears and disappears from time to time, hence the name of Tianfo Waterfall. It is said that this is the patron saint of Tibetan people in Nyingchi area, and Tibetans respect this Buddha statue very much. Therefore, Kadinggou Tianfo Waterfall also has an extraordinary status in the minds of Tibetans.

           Although the scenic spot is not big, it is relatively exquisite in Tibet. The key is that the ticket is only 20 yuan. Compared with the ticket prices of scenic spots in the mainland, it is simply too cost-effective. After admiring the scenery of the south of the Yangtze River in Kadinggou, the sky gradually darkened. By the time we arrived at Linzhi Shangpala Hotel in Bayi Town, it was already 8:30 in the evening, and the sky was completely dark. , although the distance between Nyingchi and Lhasa is only more than 400 kilometers, the sunrise and sunset times are still different.

           

4. See Niyang River

        

                Today's itinerary is to visit the wetlands of the Niyang River Scenic Belt and the confluence of rivers, Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon, Sejila Mountain Namjagbarwa Peak and Lulang Town. Borrow a map for everyone to understand.

             Departing from Bayi Town, the Niyang River Scenic Belt will soon arrive. The beautiful Niyang River looks different today. Let’s take a photo first, of the quietly flowing Niyang River and the verdant trees of different heights and thicknesses on both sides, the winding wooden plank road, the wooden fence with a very European style, and the birds flying under the not so clear sky , Does it look like an oil painting? I really admire myself a little bit, haha.

         

           There is a fee to enter the Niyang River Scenic Belt, but it is not like a regular scenic spot with a toll office and a gate, but only a guarded toll station on the road. The Niyang River becomes wide and gentle here, which is different from the natural beauty of the Niyang River seen before. There are more traces of artificial carvings here, wooden plank roads and wooden fences have been built, various flowers and trees have been transplanted, and thick willows are lined up in rows. , creating a harmonious pastoral scenery, the pebbles of various colors by the water are of different sizes and colors, which are very attractive.

               Overlooking the Niyang River

             

5. Confluence of Rivers

              Winding along the Niyang River, crossing the Ganga Bridge, and walking along the Airport Avenue, you will find the wonder of the confluence of rivers in Milin County. The stone tablet introducing the attractions says:

              

The meandering "Polar Tianhe" Yarlung Zangbo River originates from the Jema Yangzong Glacier at the northern foot of the Himalayas, traverses western Tibet from west to east, passes through 23 counties in four cities including Shigatse, Lhasa, Shannan, and Nyingchi, and flows into India from near Medog . It has a total length of 2,057 kilometers and a drainage area of ​​240,000 square kilometers.

             The Niyang River is one of the five major tributaries of the Yarlung Zangbo River, with a total length of 307.5 kilometers. The river has less sediment and is crystal clear. Like a long dragon, it comes from the snow-capped mountains on the west side of Mila Mountain, passes through the virgin forest, and flows into the Yarlung Zangbo River.

             At this junction, the water of the Niyang River is clear and swift, while the water of the Yajiang River is turbid and slow-moving.

             The Niyang River and the Yarlung Zangbo River, one clear and one turbid, are clearly distinct, flowing slowly on the broad river surface, which is indeed a natural miracle.

             

            

6. Tanniang Buddha Palm Sand Dunes

              Tanniang Buddha Palm Sand Dune, about 30 kilometers east of the confluence of rivers, is also in Milin County. Because it is located in Tanniang Township and looks like a Buddha's palm, it is named Tanniang Buddha Palm Sand Dune.

    In the strong wind outlet in the middle and lower reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo River, from the end of autumn to the end of winter, the wind is like a hurricane, and the fine sand raised is blown and transported year after year, forming many small sand dunes, and the continuous sand dunes form waves. The undulating sand sea forms this unique landscape, which belongs to the desert landform deposited by wind. The yellow sand sea, the yellow-green river water, the diffuse clouds, and the green alpine forest form a unique landscape. The mysterious light and shadow in the water of Tanniang Sand Dunes and the beige sand dunes merge into one, like a huge Buddha's palm praying together, which is magnificent. It is the largest sand dune island in the middle of the Yarlung Zangbo River.   

                   

                In order to facilitate the viewing of the small picture, a red line is specially added between the dunes and the reflection to distinguish between the dunes and the reflection:

            

7. Brahmaputra Grand Canyon

            Along the road to the Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon, there are many Tibetan villages scattered sparsely. Pedestrians are rarely seen in the villages and on the road, but there are often yaks and Tibetan pigs walking freely on the road. At this time, the driver had to stop and give way.

            

Private vehicles are not allowed to enter the Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon Visitor Center after tens of kilometers along the river. Transfer to the tourist bus in the scenic area and start the tour of the Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon

          

              The Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon is the deepest canyon on earth. It starts from Daduka Village in Milin County (2,880 meters above sea level) in the north and Baxika Village in Medog County (115 meters above sea level) in the south, with a total length of 504.9 kilometers. With an average depth of 2,800 meters and a deepest depth of 6,009 meters, it is the largest canyon in the world. The entire canyon area is intertwined with glaciers, cliffs, steep slopes, mudslides and huge rivers with huge waves, and the environment is very harsh. Many areas are still untouched and are called "the last secret places on earth".

             The road in the scenic spot is very narrow. In order to let you experience the scene, let’s first upload a video:

             

             The tour guide said that the magic of this inconspicuous small island in the middle of the river is that no matter how big the Yarlung Zangbo River floods, it has never been submerged or washed over in history, and no one can explain it. reason.

                 The first scenic spot is the thousand-year-old mulberry tree planted by Songtsan Gampo and Princess Wencheng in Taohua Village to commemorate their steadfast love.

              The peach tree, which symbolizes love stronger than stone, splits the boulder in half, and the bottom of the boulder is still connected.

             

             Huge drop and overlooking Namjagbarwa Peak, and later along the Grand Canyon to approach Namjagbarwa Peak. At the foot of the mountain is a small piece of wheat field and a small village. Behind the clouds is the Nanga Bawa Peak with an altitude of 7782 meters.

             After passing the Gega Bridge, you can see the famous Yajiang River Turning

            To make it easier for you to understand, I borrowed a full picture of Yajiangguai:

To be continued, stay tuned