If we divide travel into two kinds of practice, one is a city trip to learn to be harmonious with people, and the other is a trip to nature to get along with all things. Balagezong is a place that people can't help but want to pursue. It is more than an hour's drive from Shangri-La. Here, the oriental romance full of mysterious power and the uncanny workmanship of nature are integrated, and the simplicity and beauty wash everyone. A traveler returning from the wind and dust.
Nature has never lacked wonderful power. It shows us its unique charm all the time. Every time we travel and approach, we are shocked and fascinated by it over and over again.
There are many scenic spots in the Balagezong Scenic Area, with steep and majestic canyons and deep mountains. There are the magnificent Shangri-La Grand Canyon, the miraculous Balagezong Snow Mountain, the mysterious and isolated thousand-year-old holy hometown of Bala Village, the sacred thousand-year-old phoenix bodhi tree...Primitive forests, plateau lakes, and plateau pastures Mountains, glaciers, canyons and uncanny pagodas and sacred mountains can all be found in Balagezong. They are beautiful and dusty, and they are pearls left by God.
What is even more commendable is that Sina Dingzhu, who walked out of the mountains of Bala Village, is a slash young man in today's words, a multi-millionaire/scenic spot developer/the founder of Balagezong Road, with his deep affection for his hometown Nostalgia, all the money is gone, and a tortuous road to modern civilization was built in the steep mountains and forests, which brought the dawn of modernization to the closed Bala village, and also opened up a charming tourist attraction for thousands of tourists. veil.
Shambhala Pagoda: Showing face in the first snow
The first stop in the morning is to go to the snow-capped mountains at an altitude of about 5,000 meters. I have learned from the past that I was admitted to the hospital for drinking water after a high fever. look out the window.
After a while, the car glass was blurred by water mist, and the temperature outside the window dropped sharply. It turned out that there was only the first snow on the mountain. After wiping off the water vapor, the bushes on both sides of the mountain road in the field of vision are dotted with snow-white.
"HEY! Christmas is coming!"
The sight of Christmas fir trees is everywhere, which is my favorite season.
Looking from a distance, the sunshine, snow-covered forests and snow-covered peaks are naturally connected together. The poetic and picturesque feeling is mixed with some sci-fi blockbusters, which makes people want to stop and take a look.
The zigzag-shaped Panshan road is twists and turns, no matter which side of the bus you choose, you can have a good view.
Outside the window is the highest peak in Shangri-La City - Gezong Snow Mountain. The Tibetan people work hard to protect it, and therefore it is sheltered by the sacred mountain. The slope of Gezong Snow Mountain is very steep. The main body of the snow peak is conical. But unable to set foot.
What is surprising is that the relative height difference between Gezong Snow Mountain and the canyon at the entrance of the scenic spot has reached more than 3,500 meters. The huge drop contains all the natural resources in the six climate zones from hot and dry valleys to modern glaciers. A unique three-dimensional climate, three-dimensional vegetation and three-dimensional landscape are formed here.
The car drove directly to the Shambhala Pagoda area. After the first snow, the scenic spot has not yet welcomed tourists or warm sunshine. It is quiet and beautiful.
At an altitude as high as 4050M, don’t run impulsively in the snow, walk on the wooden plank road covered with fine snow, and there are small houses with triangular roofs built of logs on both sides, which is similar to the dwelling of dwarfs in fairy tales in my imagination. exactly the same.
The sun raised his head, and before the snow melted, he rushed to the embrace of the distant mountains.
White snow fills the ravines in the mountains, making the veins clearer.
Cookie Xiaohongdou, who is fully armed from the south, will naturally not let go of the opportunity to take a group photo in the snow.
There is a snowdrift in front of me, which cannot be made into a snowman, but it is very suitable for snowball fights, but the fingers will be cold after a while, even so, there is so much fun in the snow.
Now my husband and I cooperate more and more tacitly in taking photos, and he is more and more daring to direct me to do various photo preparations, such as climbing a dangerous cliff with bare hands, such as pushing me into the snow to lie down and take pictures...
Well...of course I forgive him...
When I got up, a cloud of snow fell straight down my back along my hair. I completely forgot the principle of "walking slowly on the plateau" and jumped to shake the snow like stepping on a firecracker.
In the northeast direction of Gezong Snow Mountain, you can see the colorful prayer flags echoing the distant peaks. The magic is that the shape of this Qudeng Shenshan resembles a round pagoda, as if it is a work carefully crafted by skilled craftsmen.
It takes a little luck to witness its full view with your own eyes. Like most mountain peaks, its face was always covered by clouds and mist as shown in the picture.
It was only after the snow on the surface of the ground had almost melted that he saw his true face for a short time. It's true, they're very similar. And this naturally formed "natural pagoda" is one of the main landscapes of the Balagezong Scenic Area, the Shambhala Pagoda.
Next to the Shambhala Pagoda are the "Lama Squat Statue" and the "Scripture Statue". These three are called the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha. It is a spiritual sacred mountain that eliminates the turbidity and karma that people have.
The mountain road here has nine bends
Leave the Shambhala Pagoda and continue to drive upwards until you come to a fork where the Shambhala Pagoda is written. Not only can you get a closer and clear view of the "Pagoda", but you can also see the great road in the mountains.
Standing on a high place, I don't know how much manpower and material resources are needed to have a smooth and winding mountain road among the mountains.
Raise the drone to take us to explore in a higher field of vision. The roads in the mountains are winding and winding like children's impromptu graffiti with a paintbrush, flowing freely and steeply in the canyon.
Presumably, the process of building it must be more difficult and twists and turns than the twists and turns in the field of vision. It is hard to imagine that the builder gambled everything, insisted on this road and did it himself under the circumstances that the right time, place and people did not occupy it. There are many songs to cry.
Perhaps it is precisely because of the hardship and tension of the journey that people who stand and worship under the pagoda become more devout. Under the pagoda, I made a wish for peace and health, and set up several large and small stones in the shape of the holy mountain. I hope they can be carved together by time.
The sea and sky on the glass plank road
I was not interested in the glass plank road, which is an artificial landscape that is available in many scenic spots across the country. I decided to go for the gimmick of the glass plank road, which is known as the highest elevation and the highest verticality in China.
The glass plank road built here is not small. At an altitude of nearly 1,000 meters, the glass plank road with a total length of 1106 meters and a maximum vertical drop of 700 meters is almost hung on the cliff.
Walking on the wooden plank road and looking back, a narrow path is like a slender yellow belt on a green hill. I heard from people in the village that this place used to serve as a passage between Bala Village and Nagra Village in the upper reaches of the canyon. The villagers not only had to travel without adequate protective measures, but also had to rely on manpower to transport supplies from here. In addition to admiring the Mabala people In addition to their bravery, it is not difficult to imagine the hardships that the canyon residents once lived.
On the way to the glass plank road, there is an echoing wall, which is called "Shisha'an Dong" in Tibetan. It is full of aura when you hear it, as if the stream is jingling through the stones in your ears and singing. Shout out your troubles to this unique cliff, and hear the sound waves reflected by the stone wall, and the sound echoes in your ears, and the whole person can feel refreshed.
Of course, the role of the echo wall is not like this. Relieving stress and troubles is just a small side of it. The simple and friendly villagers prefer to sing here. Everyone in Bala Village is good at singing and dancing, and the echo wall seems to be used to make music for these melodious and ancient ballads, with a long lasting charm.
There are also good viewing spots of the canyon on the road. It only takes one glance to understand why Bala Gezong has been isolated from the world for thousands of years. Such a terrain is a place that is difficult to reach despite all difficulties and obstacles.
On the lower left, the little foothold under the cliff under the wooden plank road is the place for the villagers to walk in the past. Looking down is the abyss, just imagining it makes me shiver, let alone walking. The villagers are really talented!
There are 4 viewing platforms on the whole plank road. Although there are cliffs at the foot, no matter at any angle on the plank road, there are snow-capped mountains surrounded. Walking on the plank road, you can enjoy the entire Shangri-La Grand Canyon, Bandan Ram It is also the only place where you can overlook Bala Village and the entire scenic spot.
Taking pictures on the spacious and bright viewing platform, the glass reflects the blue sky, white clouds and snow-capped mountains, as if the sea and the sky are the same color.
Don't think too much, because this is already the best photo spot. In such a strange and beautiful place, just pose for a photo!
Bala Village, a blessed village under the sacred mountain pagoda
When you come to Bala Village, this thousand-year-old village will capture the hearts of tourists with its simplicity and purity in an instant, and you want to know more about this paradise, and a little more.
The word "Bala" is also a Tibetan transliteration, probably referring to the Tibetan villages that migrated from Batang. About one meter away, the villagers continued to come with a certain kind of heavy belief.
Legend has it that more than 1,300 years ago, a powerful Tibetan tribal leader, Sna Dorje, decided to move his family and move away from the chaos of the world in order to pursue his wife who left home with the old lama because he was tired of war. Disturbance, and Balazongge, a fairyland on earth, is an ideal homeland, which has become an aborigine after generations of ancestors.
Here still pursues the etiquette system based on the Buddhist teachings and the legacy of the ancestors, and follows the ancient tribal system. They live in harmony with others, respect nature, and treat them gently. Buddhism and conscience are their beliefs and guidelines that are strict with themselves. From the moment they chose to settle down here, for thousands of years, the Bara people have firmly guarded this land, working at sunrise and resting at sunset, living in their unique way for generations, dedicated and brave .
Although the village is located on a terraced terrace with a gentle slope and a relatively open terrain, it is hard for anyone to imagine how difficult it is to put together a village brick by brick. The house building in Bala Village is a unique pure Tibetan earth wall watchtower in Shangri-La: the wall is thick and the building is tall, the ground floor is used for livestock stables, the second floor is used for kitchens, dormitories, and warehouses, the third floor is for Buddhist halls and guest rooms, and there are wind horses on the roof. Flag, a simmering mulberry platform is set up on the roof platform.
Since Bala Village is located on a gentle slope at an altitude of 2,900 meters, this design can reduce the pressure of rain and snow on the roof, and is also conducive to harvesting, drying highland barley and simmering mulberry every day. More importantly, the Bala people built all their houses facing the Gezong sacred mountain, which facilitated their daily communication and dialogue with the gods of the snow-covered sacred mountain. Many people who live in the city and believe in science all the year round scoff at this, but in the end they are deeply moved by the power of this simple faith.
Believe in the goodness of human nature, remember the rules of the ancestors, the custom of not keeping dogs in Bala village is also different from other Tibetans, they do not want to speculate on others with malice, they are always the first to release goodwill, so there is no need to guard the house The loyal dog of the nursing home.
To a certain extent, Bala Village has realized a Datong society. Respecting people with high moral character is the first step in keeping etiquette. When everyone emphasizes integrity, they treat neighbors and guests as relatives, which is rare in today's society. The villagers do their own thing, and contribute their strength to the development of the village. The scene of "outdoors are not closed" is not surprising here, because there is no door in Bala Village that is locked. The simple and simple wooden door is used to prevent the invasion of wild animals and the random running of domestic animals.
Historically, Bala Village is far more backward and closed than other places. There is no electricity, no communication, and no roads. The famous "Bian San Village" in Shangri-La City makes people feel headache when they mention it.
Living conditions are difficult, and Sina Dingzhu, who missed the best time to treat his eyes due to the difficulty of going out, returned to the village with his scar and his father exhausted. Such an unforgettable and depressing night did not hit him, but made this "contemporary Tibetan fool Gong "Sina Dingzhu is determined to go out of the mountains to change everything. He left home at the age of 13 and struggled for 27 years to make a living. At the age of 40, he finally returned to his hometown with all his assets to build this road that he had been thinking about all his life.
No designer could be found, and the coordination between the coordinated villages was difficult. Sina Dingzhu spent ten years, and Yugong Yishan generally guarded this 6.5-meter-wide, 60-kilometer-long road. The construction of the road over the mountains and mountains has never left . So far, this Bala village, which has been closed for thousands of years, finally achieved electricity, access, and signal communication in 2008. The villagers who left home returned to live here again, and there is today’s Bala village, or we can also call it Ba La Village Toast Manor.
Today's Bala village houses have been converted into homestays and restaurants, while Sina Dingzhu's home has become a "museum" showing authentic Tibetan folk customs, folk customs, and culture.
Although backward and poor, the interior is exquisite.
During the visit, I heard other people say: The Feng Shui in the house is so good, and it is facing the Buddhist pagoda on Mount Kinabalu.
Someone immediately explained that every household in Bala Village enjoys such a window view, and it is by no means unique to one family.
This kind of scenery is really enviable.
The unique Tibetan-style dwellings and harmonious and simple folk customs in Bala Village, together with the picturesque natural beauty, present a beautiful and peaceful scene to tourists.
Human nostalgia for hometown is an innate emotion. We long for spiritual return, but it is difficult to practice it. Those ancestors and wise men that we have no reason to forget have actually become synonymous with the freedom and dignity of this land.
Not far away is a Tibetan Culture Expo Center. In addition to enshrining the Great Buddha, there are also twenty-one Tara goddesses who save suffering beings and are worshiped by believers or common people in Tibetan areas.
Out of courtesy, visitors are not allowed to take pictures inside. You can only feast your eyes on the moment, make a wish and pray for blessings.
There is a gorge in the gorge: Shangri-La Grand Canyon
When I came to the Shangri-La Grand Canyon, which is famous for its "high and dangerous, unique, and magical show", even if I had seen the photos of the scenic spot before, I was still shocked by the beautiful wonders in front of me. The Shangri-La Grand Canyon has a total length of about 154 kilometers. It is a rare "U"-shaped canyon. The peaks on both sides soar into the clouds and stand almost vertically. The sky above the head is the same width as the valley floor where we are.
Precipitous and wonderful scenery, "there are gorges in gorges, gorges in gorges, criss-crossing gorges, and gorges are connected" is the biggest feature of Shangri-La Grand Canyon. There are hundreds of branch gorges on both sides of the main gorges. It is rare for children to play in the desperate situation, and most of these canyons are typical glacier water canyons. They were originally distributed on high-altitude snow mountains because of the unique karst landform here, and finally formed low-altitude rare glacier water canyons.
At the end of the canyon is a stone beach, and there are piles of stones at the foot. This is the Mani pile that can be seen everywhere in Tibetan areas, and tourists are also rushing to pile it up.
It's about 2.5km along the way, the plank road is gentle and you can enjoy the scenery along the way, which doesn't feel boring. When we left, we decided to take a motorboat. The canyon in summer is an excellent place for rafting, which is thrilling. At this time, the water flow is gentle, so you don't have to worry about getting your winter clothes wet.
The water, light and mountains are integrated into one place, with emerald water, strangely shaped cliffs, suspended plank roads, and boat tours, as if an expert is sailing a small boat, shuttling from a paradise.
On the vertical cliffs, as long as there are cracks and soil, there are vibrant plants, just like the Bara people living in the depths of the canyon, using their tenacious vitality to fight against the harsh living environment.
Tongtian Gorge
At first glance at the name of Tongtianxia, the word "Tongtianhe" immediately appeared in my mind. It may be that I read too much Journey to the West when I was a child. Walking among such strange mountains and mountains, I always have imagination.
Tongtian Gorge, also known as "Dejinka", is a large branch of the Shangri-La Grand Canyon. It is 4,000 meters long from the bottom of the valley to the top of the gorge. . Different from the relaxed atmosphere of Shangri-La Grand Canyon boating and sightseeing landscape paintings, the bottom of Tongtian Gorge is deep and narrow. The echoes continued. Since the mountain is almost vertical, looking up from the bottom of the valley, it is the spectacle described in the poem that "the sky is divided into a moat in the middle of a line, and the steep rocks in the two mountain gorges are the gates".
Tongtian Gorge is connected with Gezong Snow Mountain. It is cut by the river formed by melting snow water from Balagezong Glacier along stratum fractures after millions of years of scouring and cutting. Therefore, some people often call the glacier river water as Tianhe Shenshui. Some experts have verified that this canyon has a history of more than 85 million years since its formation. It can be said to be an antique, and the history of human activities here has exceeded 1300 years. So even though climbing up the stairs makes people breathless, I feel very excited when I think that this place was inaccessible before the plank road was built.
The name of this waterfall is Sha Waterfall. Fang Jue named it aptly when he saw it in person.
On the remains of glacial scour, there are also stacked mani piles.
Walking to the middle, there is a lifelike Guanyin statue on the cliff opposite the canyon. The white Guanyin stands out on the black cliff, and it is already shocking. The statue of Guanyin here probably means to illuminate the darkness. The Light of Hope in the canyon guides people through the steep canyons to find the whimsy of nature, turning it into a canyon gallery like a fantasy world.
But when you look up at the end point, there is only a blue sky left in the canyon that is hidden from the sky, and you can't help but think of the crescent moon.
The people and horses on the post road with their lives hanging by a thread, touch the spirituality of Bodhi for a thousand years
There is no need to describe the precipitousness and isolation of Bala Village, but now all you see are smooth and spacious asphalt roads. As for how the people in this small village lived and connected with the outside world more than ten years ago, there are only words to describe it.
The scenic spot has thoughtfully preserved the people-horse post road that the villagers traveled when they went out as a scenic spot, and preserved the memories of the predecessors. And the words described to tourists have become a reality, allowing us to walk down-to-earth and experience today's hard-won experience, which is hundreds of times stronger than the dry education in the auditorium.
The 28-kilometer steep mountain road is the only passage connecting Bala Village with the outside world. It takes 4 days to go out for a one-way trip. Mules and horses are the only means of transportation here. On the road that is only about 1 meter wide, people and horses The horses lined up, and then moved forward close to the cliff. (There was no such additional chain fence in the past!)
Adults tie ropes around their waists to prevent children from falling off cliffs or falling into the fast-flowing Gangqu River. It is impossible to imagine what kind of faith and despair people stay on the cliffs when night falls, waiting for dawn.
As soon as you walk the small path of a few hundred meters, you will feel more deeply about this place.
Although there is no strange and dangerous scenery at the foot of the mountain, there are still things to watch. At the end of the Renma Post Road, walk one or two hundred meters and stand under a 3,000-year-old bodhi tree. You can only feel the greatness of life and the insignificance of ourselves.
The Bodhi tree is not uncommon, and it is not uncommon to have a long tree, but this one has more spirituality. Not only does it not want to stand alone, but it spreads all its branches and leaves willfully, like a peacock spreading its tail. Climb all over the stone wall. And this thousand-year-old bodhi tree miraculously grew a bergamot hand from the trunk in just one night a few years ago, with five distinct fingers. While lamenting this miracle given by God, people also came to pay homage to it, honoring it as the magic hand of alleviating the pain and suffering of the poor. In addition, in the eyes of the local old people, this bodhi tree also has the power of attracting wealth, so this bergamot is also called the fortune-grabbing hand.
Since a few years ago, this bodhi tree has always been lush and lush. Regardless of spring, summer, autumn and winter, severe cold or heat, it proudly displays its beauty and becomes a symbol of hope and peace.
As a result, many small change notes were tied to the Bodhi tree. As for whether it is effective, you will not know until you go there.
As a gathering place of traditional Tibetans, pagodas and temples are naturally indispensable. People did not bother with the fairy beauty in the mountains to build large-scale construction projects. At the foot of the mountain, there must be a sanctuary for believers to pray for blessings. Bodhi is on the side, decorated with flowers, the already colorful temples are even more colorful.
The foot of the mountain is also a good place for stargazing. The Milky Way is faintly visible. No matter when and where, you will never tire of watching this vast galaxy.
Although the land in the depths of Shangri-La is covered with snow all the year round, it is not cold. People from Bala Village who keep moving back to the old site, and tourists who come here are attracted by the clean and pure faith, the guardian of the holy mountain, and the undiscovered treasures that have not been discovered so far. The beautiful scenery fills it with warmth, comforts every wanderer who comes to look for it, and is also a guiding light for every Bala people.
Homesickness and returning to one's hometown is the time when one is young. Sina Dingzhu spent ten years building a road leading to his home, and we use travel to explore new meanings in the chaos of life. When I came to Balagezong, I saw the majestic mountains and magnificent canyons here, saw the warmth and harmony between people here, and tasted the food here. The short stop may not be perfect, but it has brought a period of life to an end. . We will start here, start again, and never stop.
Raiders dividing line: itinerary, accommodation and transportation, see here
The Balagezong scenic spot is about 1-2 hours away from the urban area. The scenic spot is relatively large. It is recommended to stay for one night and play for two days. There is a hotel at the top of the mountain and at the bottom of the mountain. The altitude at the bottom of the mountain is about 2200m. If you are worried about high altitude, you can get used to it at the bottom of the mountain. The rooms are spacious and clean, and they are very comfortable. The hotel also has local characteristics. The landscape on the mountain is even more beautiful.
We first visited Tongtian Gorge and Shangri-La Grand Canyon on the first day. Both of them are relatively friendly in altitude and take a short time. It is recommended to play together with Renma Yidao. Then take a good night's rest to recharge your spirits and climb the mountain the next day.
Tickets for the scenic spot are 110, and we take a sightseeing car to enter. It is a bit whimsical to go up the mountain to rely on foot strength. The sightseeing car is 60, and the total consumption is 170.
Of course, if you want to be more flexible, you can choose a VIP car charter, which will be more cost-effective if there are many people.
Since it is not so convenient to go out, the food and beverages are all settled in the scenic spot. I have to recommend the small hot pot here. Although there are not many places to eat here, it is surprisingly delicious! The most important thing is that in a place like Yunnan, where there is no spicy food, hot pot is super suitable for Cantonese people! !
One person, one pot of small hot pot, you can choose what to eat, and the sauce is also based on your preference, which is quite friendly to me.
Similarly, the hotel also provides a very rich menu. Based on the principle of delicious food and not spicy food, these are my recommendations. They are suitable for people who don’t like spicy food like me.
Wowotou has a little pepper, but it’s good to pick it apart.
In addition to being spicy, there are also a lot of roasted meat here, all of which are worth a try.
If you are energetic at night, you can watch the performance, which is called "Tibetan Home Visit". It is at the entrance of the scenic spot. If you choose to stay in a hotel at the foot of the mountain, it will only take 3-5 minutes to walk, which is very convenient.
Entertainers will sing and dance in Tibetan costumes. If you think it's wonderful, you can dedicate Hada to them!
Looking at this little brother, I feel like I can't hang it on my neck!
Star face, do you see who it looks like? He is very popular in the local area!
If the show is over and the performance is not going on, you can join the bonfire party to continue the second half, join the event and interact together!
Last but not least, the whole area of Shangri-La is very beautiful. Whether it is when the plane lands or enters the scenic spot by car, pay more attention to the scenery outside the window. It must be a feast for the eyes!