There is a place that you may have never been to, but it will definitely haunt you;
There is a place that may have limited geographical and artificial conditions, but it must be the most beautiful natural scenery in the world, a paradise for the eyes, a holy place for the soul, and an ocean of spirit;
There is a place where the road may be rugged and far away, but groups of believers keep coming.
The red line is the Central Ring Road of Ali this time.
Cangyang Gyatso's romantic poems are suitable for the occasion, dare to ask if you still come
In that life, I went around mountains and rivers and pagodas, not for the purpose of cultivating the next life, but just to meet you on the way.
I have let go of the world, but I have never let go of you. I came here for you. I have no regrets in this life. It shocks my heart and opens the door of my vision.
To the west of Tibet with an average altitude of 4500+, it is known as the center of the world - Ali, Tibet, located on the top of the belief on the roof of the world, with majestic Gang Rinpoche, some blue; suffocating measures, The Guge Dynasty, which has a mysterious veil, also has a long history and attractive Tibetan culture.
Since I walked through 318 three years ago, I have always said that I must join Ali in two years, but because of the epidemic, the original plan was broken. , cool. When the original team members thought it was going to be cold, I was free. On September 17th, the Ali plan was restarted immediately. The first thing was to start looking for people and book tickets on Ctrip. There was one person who couldn't leave the company, and couldn't come and became 5 people. I couldn’t fit in such a car, and the two cars were too budgetary, so there was no suitable one. In the end, my friend said that I should see it when I arrived in Lhasa, because this sentence made me no longer hesitate, and I made up my mind to go to Lhasa to talk about it.
Follow the photos to have a visual feast and a trip to a secret place!
D1: 2021-10-9, Shanghai Pudong 10:05-Chongqing-Lhasa 17:40
Afraid of heights, it was originally a scheduled train ticket, but due to the suspension of the train, it was changed to an air ticket after the refund (the flight from Guangzhou was delayed due to a typhoon). The moment I got off the plane in Lhasa, I was still a little worried about my high-resistance situation. After leaving the airport, I felt that my mental state was okay. I finally settled down. I went directly to the hotel I booked on Ctrip. I had a meal at a Tibetan meal near the hotel that night. , and then regained the night view of the Potala Palace.
Lhasa Gonggar Airport
D2: 2021-10-10, Lhasa Jokhang Temple-Potala Palace
The Jokhang Temple is regarded as the top temple of Tibetan Buddhism. It has the only real body of Sakyamuni in the world. Most of the pilgrimage destinations for believers to kneel and kowtow are Jokhang Temple. Here, you will see many pilgrims who kowtow their heads all the way to Lhasa from their distant hometowns. They used their bodies to measure all the way from the gate of their house to Lhasa. They would bring their life savings, exchange them for gold nuggets, and grind them into gold powder. Then, paint on the body and face of the 12-year-old Sakyamuni statue in the Jokhang Temple, which is the most important thing in their life.
Jokhang Temple
It is said that Tibet is mysterious, because it is simple and profound enough, mysterious and intriguing enough. The belief of the Tibetan people is admirable and awe-inspiring.
When we came out of the Jokhang Temple, we went directly to the Potala Palace and walked around, followed the Tibetans to experience the belief of turning the prayer wheel, and then staged a scene of filming a blockbuster with a bottle of mineral water in the square.
Potala Palace
In order to wait for our fellow friends whose flight from Guangzhou was delayed, we just idled away in the morning, waiting for someone to apply for a border defense card together in the afternoon. But when we got to the place where we applied for border defense certificates, we were stopped and asked the local police station to issue a criminal certificate. Brother Liang from Changsha also came to talk about the situation, and we all called Lhasa at the end of September and said that as long as the ID card is issued, it will be fine. Now it is said that it is a new policy that came out on the 9th. In the end, Brother Liang, a retired soldier, had a way to let them report the situation to the leaders, so that we could handle it as we wished, thank you very much! We are also very supportive of the development of Tibet tourism! A small accident can meet a good person is also a good meeting! (The picture below is the correct version of the border defense certificate)
D3: 2021-10-11 Lhasa-Yanghu Lake-Kanola Glacier-Gyantse-Shigatse (altitude: 3800 meters)
The blue sky and white clouds in Lhasa made us eager to enter Ali as soon as possible. On the way out of Lhasa, the leaves were just beginning to turn yellow. Our team leader was surnamed Shi, and we called him Shishi (that is, he looked friendly and familiar with the younger brother next door). He said that when we came back, it would all be yellow, and it would be another scene, and there was nothing wrong with it. There is a checkpoint near Yanghu Lake. When we came three years ago, we bought tickets for 60 yuan per person to enter. Shitou said that it was because people on the right had to buy it, and those on the left only paid 5 yuan for parking. Okay, now I know how important it is to have a local team leader! The more important thing is yet to come!
Yanghu Lake, one of the three holy lakes in Tibet, is located on the side of this deep mountain. Yamdrok Yongcuo means "holy lake like jasper", and is also called "coral above" by some locals. We have already experienced the beauty of Yanghu Lake three years ago, so we didn't make a fuss. It's still so refreshing to experience the same place again!
Yamdrok Lake
Leaving Yanghu Lake, we continued to the Canola Glacier. There are not many people on this glacier. I asked Stone, can I sit on this glacier? He said that this would not work and took me to a place where I could sit on it, so we didn't enter this glacier, but in order to kill the speed of the car, we had an addiction on the opposite glacier and only paid 10 yuan for parking.
A small unknown glacier (opposite the Canola Glacier)
After passing the Manla Reservoir, we couldn’t even get out of the car, and we didn’t even have the motivation to take pictures. Is it because the measures we’ve seen are more beautiful than it, but after all, the Manla Reservoir has the reputation of the first dam in Tibet, why can’t we see it? superior.
D4 2021-10-12 Shigatse - Tashilhunpo Monastery - Tingri - Mount Everest Base Camp (altitude: 5200 meters);
Today is the first day of high-altitude dialing, and it is also the first day we have to challenge ourselves. Shitou said to see if we can bring the whole team back today. There is also the Everest Rizhao Jinshan that I have been longing for for a long time.
Tashilhunpo Monastery, Tashilhunpo Monastery has a history of more than 500 years. It has the world's largest copper-cast Jamba Buddha. Founded by Gendun Zhuba, a disciple of the founder Master Tsongkhapa, it has been continuously expanded by the Panchen Lama and has become the political, economic, cultural and religious center of the Tibetan area, echoing the Potala Palace in the former Tibetan area.
Tashilhunpo Monastery
Passing by National Highway 318 in Lazi, Tibet, I can’t help but go up to take a photo. It is 5,000 kilometers from Lazi to Shanghai’s People’s Square. This has always been a check-in point for Internet celebrities.
Whether there is a fate with Mount Everest depends on today! My cousin said that he has been to Mount Everest 4 times but has not seen the true face of Mount Lushan. At the foot of Mount Everest, we started to take crazy pictures. We must drive 318 in this life. It is the most seen after entering Tibet, and it is also eye-catchingly pasted at the gate of Mount Everest. There we have to shoot together to witness this moment. The ticket for Mount Everest is 260 yuan/person, the sightseeing fare is 120 yuan/person, and the self-driving car is 320 yuan/car. After going in, it has been winding up the mountain. The stone said that he would take us to see the position of the five peaks above 8000 meters. When we approached that position, there was a section of the road that was quite difficult to walk, but it was not difficult for experienced people to walk through it. As for the countless stones, we speeded all the way on the dirt road with full horsepower, and the dust was flying down with the Tibetans on motorcycles. Finally, we got off at the best viewing platform and got off to take pictures. The moment when several people saw Mount Everest, they felt very emotional. Surging, I can no longer express my state of mind in words. I can only record this moment with all the mobile phones and cameras that can take pictures. The sun is shining softly, and the continuous snow-capped mountains are majestic and magnificent, which cannot be expressed in words at all. At this moment, I only blame myself for not learning Chinese well, so I can only feel it with my eyes and heart! The 5 peaks above 8000 meters all showed their faces! , namely Lhotse (8516m), Makalu (8463m), Cho Oyu (8201m), and Shishapangma (8012m). Among them, Mount Everest, located on the border between Shigatse and Nepal, is the highest peak in the world, with an altitude of 8848.86 meters, ranking the top of the world! What a burst of character! Don’t forget to hang a prayer flag to pray for your family!
A group photo of 5 peaks above 8 kilometers
If the stone hadn't said not to leave, we wouldn't be able to catch up with the sunshine and Jinshan Mountain of Mount Everest, because it would take an hour to get to the base camp by car, and we reluctantly left for the better scenery. When we got on the sightseeing car to the base camp, we saw someone in the car inhaling oxygen, so we each prepared a small bottle of oxygen, just in case. The car was not driving fast, and I was a little afraid that I would not be able to catch up with the time for Rizhao Jinshan, because I had to get off the car and pass the security check in the middle. Fortunately, when we arrived at the base camp, the sun just started to set, and the altitude of more than 5,200 meters was panting on the flat road, and the wind was very strong, so we couldn't walk fast, but we had to walk in order to find a good angle to take pictures. Finally, I waited for that moment- Rizhao Jinshan! The Mount Everest seen when looking up is being shone golden by the setting sun! For me at the moment, happiness, excitement, and satisfaction are all written on my face. We are destined to meet each other on Mount Everest!
mount everest
Due to the high altitude of the base camp, I chose to stay in Basong Village (in the scenic area) 300 meters down from the base camp tonight. The standard room does not have a shower or toilet, but the room is very clean and much better than we expected. There was another episode in the middle of the night. (Mount Everest did not check the number of people and bought one less ticket. At night, I added a hot pot, drank liquor at an altitude of more than 4,900 meters, and was locked out of the toilet at 4 o'clock in the morning. I could only go out for a stroll to see the stars. The starry sky under Mount Everest is like The Milky Way is shining, it’s too cold outside, I went back to practice Qigong in the corridor of the store, walked back to the room, and let someone kick the door of the room to continue to sleep. Who? Who can be as thrilling and unforgettable as me at the foot of Mount Everest!)
D5 2021-10-13 Mount Everest Base Camp - Xishapangma Peak - Pekutso - Kongtanglam Mountain Pass - Saga (4600 meters above sea level)
Today, our whole team continued to set off neatly. With the speeding of the car, the scenery on the road has already opened the sky road mode. Roads, grasslands, blue sky, white clouds, lakes, cattle and sheep, all kinds of elements are constantly changing and permuting, making people dazzled.
beauty on the road
Pekutso is the largest inland lake in the Shigatse area, with an area of about 300 square kilometers and an altitude of 4,590 meters. It is really a pleasure to look at Shishapangma Peak in the distance by the blue lake! The glacier melt water from Mount Shishapangma and its mountains is the main source of Lake Pekuco. Mount Shishapangma is 8,012 meters above sea level, ranking 14th among the world's 14 peaks of 8,000 meters. It is also the only 8,000-meter-level mountain completely in China.
peku co
D6 2021-10-14 Saga-Maquanhe Wetland-Payang-Kang Rinpoche-Mabang Yongcuo (Namnani Peak)-Laang Co-Talqin (altitude: 4700 meters);
Black-necked Crane, Tibetan Wild Donkey
The scenery on the road is the most beautiful
Maquanhe Wetland, Saint Maiden Peak
Colorful Yajiangyuan
Officially entered Ali, whose body is in hell and eyes are in heaven!
The head of the three holy lakes in Tibet - Mapang Yumcuo, the "source of the four rivers" recorded in the "Shangshung Tripitaka, Jushe Lun" of the ancient Zhang Zhung Buddhism Yong Zhongben religion refers to the mother of the holy lake Mapang Yongcuo. The Maquan River is in the east, the Kongque River is in the south, the Xiangquan River is in the west, and the Shiquan River is in the north. "Mapang Yongcuo" - "the invincible lake of jasper", in Tibetan, "Mapang" means undefeated and invincible.
Manasarovar
The wind in Manasarovar is particularly strong. Standing on the stones by the lake, I feel that I will be blown away at any time. In order to take pictures against the blown away and cold, I stood on the cliff and took crazy pictures. Namunani Peak stands in the distance of Manasarovar, which makes Manasarovar even more majestic and beautiful. There is also a myth about Manasarovar, Gang Rinpoche and Namunani: It is said that the gods at that time The assembly of the gods was held, and many mountain gods (the mountain gods are all transformed into human forms) Gang Rinpoche won the first place. Mapang Yongcuo, the daughter of the Dragon King of the West Sea, went to present flowers. Gang Rinpoche wanted to bow his head because he was tall. Manasarovar raised his head, Gang Rinpoche was fascinated by those amber eyes, and the two fell in love. But Gang Rinpoche had already combined with the Himalayas at that time. Namunani in the Himalayas was Gang Rinpoche’s wife. One day, Namunani found out about his relationship with Manasarovar because he loved her husband too much. Ready to fulfill the two of them, Namunani turned around and left. When she left, she had to pass through the cursed grassland. When the sun came out, it would turn into a mountain peak, because she was too reluctant to part with Gang Rinpo Qi, walked away slowly step by step and turned her head three times. Unknowingly, the moment she turned her head the sun came out and she was turned into a mountain peak, and the mountain peak also looked back. Gang Rinpoche was chasing his wife, but he didn't pay attention, and he also turned into a mountain. Manasarovar was very unhappy to see both of them turned into mountains, so he turned into a lake between them. But how could Gang Rinpoche lower his head to take a look at Manasarovar Yumco? The head has been looking at the direction of Namunani Peak.
Laangcuo, which means "poisonous black lake" in Tibetan, is an inland saltwater lake, separated from Mapang Yumcuo all the way. Because the lake water is not drinkable by humans and animals, it is the origin of the name "ghost lake". Lying there to take pictures, the wind was strong and the waves were violent, and the lake water wantonly rolled up the sediment at the bottom of the lake. Wave after wave rushed to the shore. From a distance, the lake was blue, but when I approached, I found it was dark and huge. There is no one person or animal in the lake area, which looks very ethereal.
ghost lake
D7 2021-10-15 Gang Rinpoche (altitude: 4700 meters)
In Tibet, the greatest wish of a Buddhist in his life is to go on a pilgrimage to Kailash Rinpoche. they think:
Turning around the mountain around Gang Rinpoche can wash away the sins of a lifetime;
Turning ten times can save you from hell in 500 rounds;
Those who turn a hundred times can ascend to heaven and become a Buddha.
In the year of the horse in the Tibetan calendar when Sakyamuni was born, turning around the mountain can increase the merits of one round by twelve times, which is equivalent to thirteen rounds in a normal year.
Some of our team members want to challenge themselves and prepare to complete the mountain tour in one day. They set off at 5 in the morning. I know my body, so I plan to go there. This mountain tour is not something that ordinary people can complete. The police said that it was about 6 kilometers, and our 3 weak team members only went back home after turning 14 kilometers. My physical fitness will definitely not finish. Not long after we set off, we also met several groups of people who came down, and they all said that we will do our best, and we feel more at ease. No matter how far we go, we can do our best with all our heart It is said that because of a small accident on the way down the mountain after turning over the holy mountain, the car in the service area was not contacted, and the police sent it back by calling 110. The police in the Tibetan area still serve the people very much, and the road down the mountain is very rugged. Shidouyan cliffs are very difficult to walk by car. I would like to thank the police officers in the Tibetan area for their enthusiastic service and spirit of serving the people. They also said that they rescued several injured travelers who were injured on the mountain and sent them to the doctor along the way). The strange thing is that from the day we came back from the mountain, we slept very soundly. Before that, we couldn't sleep well because of lack of oxygen. We even chose the best hotel to stay at the foot of the mountain. Is it really because the magnetic field of the mountain is too strong?
D8 2021-10-16 Tarqin - Zada Forest - Guge Dynasty - Zada County (KM altitude: 3750 meters)
Reluctantly leaving Shenshan early in the morning, there are regrets and a kind of inexplicable magic
For the sake of the beautiful scenery along the way, we abandoned the silver city of Dome and went directly to Tulin, it is worth it!
scenery along the way
The earth forest is a special landform formed by the impact of orogeny in ancient times, and the strata deposited at the bottom of the lake have been cut by flowing water for a long time, and gradually weathered and denuded. It is a famous natural landscape in Ngari area. The uncanny workmanship of this large piece of nature in front of me is amazing. There are snow-capped mountains in India in the distance, and the roads shuttle through the soil forest. Only when you are on the scene can you feel the majesty and magnificence of the soil forest.
Zanda soil forest
The predecessor of the Guge Dynasty can be traced back to the Zhangzhung Kingdom, located in Zanda County, covering an area of 720,000 square meters, and was built around the 10th century AD. The ruins are built on the top of a mountain with a height of more than 300 meters, and there are more than 600 houses, pagodas and caves. According to records, in the middle of the 9th century, after the death of the last generation of the Tubo Dynasty, Tsan Prandama, a struggle for the throne was launched within the royal family. Jidnimagun, one of the descendants of Dharma, failed in the struggle and fled to the Ali area and established a small dynasty. Later Jidnimagun divided Ali into three and entrusted his three sons. The Kingdom of Ge is the feudal state of his third son, De Zugun. This regime lasted for more than 700 years before it was destroyed in the war. It is not only the continuation of the Tubo lineage, but also enables Buddhism to regain its foothold after the disintegration of Tubo, and thus gradually reach its full glory. Therefore, the Guge Dynasty is of great significance in the history of Tibet.
The ruins of the Guge Dynasty seem to be able to reach the top soon, but it is not easy in reality! We took pictures while going up to catch our breath, showing off.
Ruins of the Guge Dynasty
On the way to the ruins of the Guge Dynasty
watching the sunset while eating
D9 2021-10-17 Shiquan River - Donggapiyang Site - Xiayigou - Shiquan River (KM altitude: 4350 meters)
The Donggapiyang site has more than 1,300 years of murals, including Sakyamuni and two guardian spirit towers. The 1,000-year-old murals show how the three King Kongs were buried in the sky. After listening to the explanation, you will understand more.
Donggapiyang Ruins
Xiayigou, two friends once recommended this scenic spot to me, and they all said it was good. After entering the scenic spot, I really lamented how our car was so small, and we were all attracted by the scenery. It was really spectacular to walk up and look down from a high point, but I was afraid of heights and couldn't walk. I thought about driving in and going in again, but the road was really impassable, so I had to turn back.
xiayi ditch
wild animals
D10 2021-10-18 Shiquan River—Pangong Lake—Shiquan River (altitude: 4350 meters)
The sun was shining brightly yesterday, and they all put on silver clothes overnight. This change is too fast. But this snow scene has brought us another beautiful painting. Today there is only one point—Pangong Lake.
La Mera da Ban
Bangong Lake, located in Ritu County, is 4,400 meters above sea level and covers an area of 604 square kilometers. It straddles China and India. 150 kilometers, the average width from north to south is about 4 kilometers, the narrowest point is only 5 meters, the average water depth is 5 meters, and the maximum water depth is 41 meters.
When we arrived at Pangong Lake, the snow began to fall heavily. Because of the snow, the whole lake was foggy, and we couldn’t see the original beauty. The seagulls were waiting for tourists to feed by the lake, and the boat stopped due to the weather. Well, we originally wanted to take a boat to swim the lake, and stayed for a while to find a place to sit down and finish our lunch. We had no choice but to go back home, and the original beauty could not be seen even in snowy weather. But the natural snow scene along the way has added a lot of surprises to us. The beauty of Tibet and the beauty of Ngari will be a Jingshi world as long as you come, only you can't think of it.
pangong lake
It was still early to get back to the hotel, so I thought I would go out for a stroll if I had nothing to do. I couldn’t do without eating when I was shopping. I packed it back to the hotel and ordered a few dishes for takeaway. I didn’t need to go out. How comfortable it was to just lie on the bed when I was full! It is also a good experience to drink and eat food while watching the snow scene!
D11 2021-10-19 Shiquan River → Geji County → Xiongba Township → Yare Township Yirenduo Township (KM altitude: 4700 meters);
It snowed all day yesterday, and the car was covered with thick snow on the road. Leaving the Shiquan River, we had a panoramic view of the snow all the way, and soon we entered the no-man's land of Qiangtang, where we could easily take big pictures.
This kind of signboard is only available in Tibet. When it snows heavily, you can’t see the road. If you indicate the road, ask the driver not to cross the arrow and drive out of the road.
The vast wasteland, there is no road at all. In most cases, you choose to drive along one or several ruts in the same direction, but when you encounter a fork and there is no signal on your mobile phone, it will be difficult for people traveling by car in other places to find the correct direction. Too reliable, especially for bicycle self-driving. But we are not worried about this problem at all. We have walked over countless stones, and he can still know that there is a swamp there, and the car must not sink into it. At this time, it can definitely reflect how important it is to have a familiar team leader.
Scenery and wild animals in Qiangtang no man's land
wrong that wrong
Because there are too many stones on the road and they are hard, tire blowouts often occur on that road. There are two cars in front of us. Two tires blew out. We went up and asked if we needed help. The owner of the car said that there was no way to leave. Both tires blew out and we were waiting for a tow truck. After going forward for a while, something unexpected happened, and we didn't escape, and two tires burst. The car in front of Shitou had stopped to help us, and two friends from Shitou also came. I also pulled down three passing cars and asked them to borrow an air pump. Soon we can go by car before dark, as long as we get to Rendo. It was very windy and cold there. We are very glad that we can meet the help of these friends, thank you very much! The distress on the way also added a bit of excitement and thrill to our trip to Ali. We also met many friends. Anything can happen here. You must have an adventurous spirit when you come to Ali!
Taking advantage of the rocks to help someone change tires, we get out of the car and take a picture
The accommodation conditions in Renduo Township are relatively poor, showers and toilets are shared, the room is quite clean, but it is considered a luxury room compared to before: the food is not bad, we still have wine, meat, and stories.
Renduo Township
D12 2021-10-20 Renduo Township - Renqing Xiubucuo - Angla Rencuo - Zabuye Salt Lake - Cuoqin County (altitude: 4700 meters)
Since our car had a flat tire yesterday, one car got out of a group of four cars today, and we were escorted. And today is also a day of taking measures again and again. There are too many measures on the road, but each time is a different beauty.
Rinchen Shubutso
Angla Rentso
Zabuye Salt Lake, for this view, has to walk more than 700 kilometers of gravel road. Stone has always said that I chose a route: Ten thousand people enter Ali and only one person walks. When I saw the vast, spectacular and colorful Zabuye Salt Lake, I was very proud, I chose the right one!
A self-driving car got stuck in Zabuye Salt Lake. The master of our four cars drove two cars down to help pull it out. The owner said that he had been doing it for a long time, but he just couldn't pull it out. There is a section of the road out of Salt Lake that is even more difficult to walk. It is full of puddles, and cars with low chassis cannot pass at all. Friends who want to drive by themselves must think clearly!
Zabye Salt Lake
D13 2021-10-21 Cuoqin→Zarinanmucuo→Dangreyongcuo→Daguoer Snow Mountain Yiwenbunan Village (altitude: 4700 meters)
We are really embarrassed to let those three cars escort us after leaving Cuoqin, and the stone wants to take us to see the reflection of the lake, but today the wind is strong and the reflection cannot be seen, so we can feel the Zarinanmucuo at a close distance. Beauty is also good, so we separated. But when we hadn't arrived at Zari Nanmucuo's viewing platform, they called and said they would wait for us to go together. It was so touching!
Zari Nanmutuo
Dangreyongcuo is also quite big, and Dagoer Snow Mountain is on one side of it. We came to Wenbunan Village half a circle around the lake. We lived in the only one with a toilet, and we could see Dangreyongcuo from the room. sunset sunrise.
dangre yongcuo
Stone said that in order to thank the three cars who have been escorting us, he personally cooks a delicious meal for us tonight, and the taste is not bad! So thoughtful! So happy!
Wenbu South Village
D14 2021-10-22 Wenbu South Village - Nima (altitude: 4600 meters)
Today is a bit of a bad start. Not long after we left the village, two tires were cut by the shoulder of the road in order to avoid the car. Now we can't walk at all. When the car got off a few lamas, and it was overloaded, and they were not polite at all. We did this to avoid them. They just walked away and let me get to know these lamas again. In Tibet, I think the lamas there are quite simple, but this time I was surprised. The police over there were really nice. They helped us unload the tires and take them to Wenbu North Village to have them repaired and then come back to install them. Our schedule is not tight, so today should be a rest.
I hurried by and took a picture
D15 2021-10-23 Nima—Qiaguicuo—Selincuo—Dangxiong (Altitude: 4200 meters)
Qiaguicuo is also called Eagle Cuo.
fox
Selincuo, the stone said that it is the biggest one at present, it is bigger than Namtso, and the car is not allowed to go in, so we had to go up by ourselves, standing on the edge of the high cliff and looking down at the lake, it is really spectacular! Since October 15th, many scenic spots in Tibetan areas have been free of tickets. We only paid a garbage fee of 10 yuan per person to go in. This weak scenic spot is reserved for 4 of us.
Serin Tso
Cuo'e Bird Island
Namtso, the youngest daughter of Emperor Shitian, married him because she fell in love with Nyenchen Tanglha Mountain, one of the eight guardian gods of Buddhism.
I passed you by 3 years ago due to road closures due to heavy snow, and today we finally meet. Looking from the gate of the Holy Elephant Tianmen, the opposite is the Nyainqentanglha Mountain that she loves. The blue lake makes the snow-capped mountains extraordinarily majestic. It's really not easy to climb up the scenic line. The wind is so strong and the altitude is high. I couldn't make it in the middle of the mountain. Later, I climbed to the top thanks to the piece of chocolate in my pocket. I knew it was so beautiful, but because I was afraid of heights, I didn't dare to stand up and sit on the rocks to take pictures. There was a cliff on one side, which was very dangerous. It's so beautiful, I can't breathe! The beauty of this prosperous age can only be felt with the eyes and the soul, and the effect of the photos is weak. Please feel the collision of the soul and the vision yourself!
Namtso Holy Elephant Gate
D16 2021-10-24 Damxung - Kuoqiong Gangri Glacier - Lhasa (altitude: 3650 meters)
When I left Lhasa on the first day, I said that I wanted to go to the glacier, preferably the kind where people can lie on the glacier. The stone said no problem. We really came today. This is the only attraction that did not respond to free tickets. 149 yuan / person tickets. Pass gate, the road is gravel road, all the way up the mountain, very dangerous, the average driver would not dare to drive, after driving for about 40 minutes, we arrived at the bottom of the glacier, and saw many people in order to go up to the glacier. Inhale oxygen desperately. I have to go up. I rented a set of crampons and crutches for 50 yuan. If I don’t rent it, I’m afraid it’s too slippery and I’ll fall down and break it. I don’t think it’s high when I look up. , I have to stop and rest for a while before I can continue. There are fewer and fewer people on the top, and it is very cold to sit on the snow, but I still have to achieve my goal. I have surpassed myself, at an altitude of more than 5,700 meters, and I feel that my body can't support it anymore, so I can only scatter on the spot.
Kuoqionggangri Glacier
I came back to Lhasa again. I originally wanted to stay in the hotel I stayed at when I came here, but I saw that the price on Ctrip was even more expensive than when I came here. Later, I chose Yishang (Potala Palace Square), which was really good. Booking a room on Ctrip is much cheaper than booking in a store. I'm going to have a full meal tonight.
D17 2021-10-25 Lhasa (altitude: 3650 meters)
The Potala Palace tickets booked one day in advance were sold out as soon as the tickets were released yesterday. Fortunately, there are tickets available after 8 o'clock.
The appointment was for a ticket at noon. There were quite a lot of people today, and the queue was a bit long, but it didn't affect our mood. We made an appointment for a separate guide at the door for 400 yuan, because the last time I came in, I rented the guide. I don’t think it’s good enough, so I’ll ask a single person to solve it this time, but the 4 of us will share 100 yuan per person.
Today is the last day for the volunteers to paint the walls of the Potala Palace. There are quite a lot of people, and there are still many large halls that are not open to tourists, only to volunteers. Fortunately, I went there three years ago, and I don’t feel sorry . The white walls of the Potala Palace are painted with milk, honey, lime powder and other materials. The red wall is made of Baimacao, a plant unique to Tibet. Baimacao itself is a kind of tamarisk branch. It is dried in the autumn, peeled off the tips, and then tied into fist-sized bundles with cowhide ropes. It is tamped layer by layer, fixed with wooden nails, and then dyed ocher red. This is the Baima grass wall.
Potala Palace
D18 2021-10-26 Lhasa—Shanghai (Lhasa Gonggar 15:35—Shanghai Hongqiao 21:45)
I'm going home today, the flight is in the afternoon, so I don't need to get up early, sleep late, and eat breakfast and lunch together. Stone must also take us to the airport, making us very embarrassed.
I have experienced a lot during this trip, and I have also received help from many people. I am very lucky! Shitou has a good relationship with us. He has more than ten years of experience in leading teams in Tibetan areas. This time, our trip to the Ali Middle Ring Road in Tibet has a unique scenic route and a perfect end to the trip. Thank you so much! Looking forward to our next appointment!
