It is said that life is a journey that cannot be turned back.
The scenery along the way must be like the stories we have seen,
Mysterious and fascinating,
In real life, the road to happiness turns upside down,
We run with tears in our eyes and sleep with smiles,
The interpretation of life is not to never stop, but to retreat
Itinerary:
DAY1: Chengdu - Ya'an - Yuling Snow Mountain - Kangding - Zheduo Mountain - Xindu Bridge
DAY2: Xindu Bridge - Tianlu Eighteen Bends - Kazila Mountain - Litang - Daocheng - Shangri-La Town
DAY3: Luorong Cattle Farm - Milk Sea - Five Color Sea - Shangri-La Town
DAY4: Chonggu Temple - Pearl Sea - Chonggu Meadow - Daocheng
DAY5: Daocheng - Litang - Luhuo - Seda
DAY6: Seda - Groundhog - Buddhist Academy - Sky Burial Terrace - Malkang
DAY7: Malkang - Taoping Qiang Village - Yingxiu Earthquake Site - Dujiangyan - Chengdu
travel expenses
For those who are not familiar with the road conditions, it is necessary to find a reliable carpooling master.
Off-road vehicle fare: 1,880 yuan (the driver’s board and lodging are AA for the friends)
Board and lodging: about 1600. (Chartered car AA is about 1500 for seven days and six nights, and about 200 for board and lodging per day. The other two days are free activities, and the consumption for two days is about 100).
Daocheng Yading ticket: 410 yuan. (Short line on the first day, tickets 150, sightseeing bus 120. Long line on the second day, tour bus half price 60, battery car 80)
Snacks and fruit specialties: about 200 yuan.
Total cost: about 4000.
Documents: ID card, passport (foreigner), student ID card (if you have it, please bring it, the ticket can be half-price), cash, bank card, etc.
Clothes: Thermal underwear or quick-drying clothes are the main base clothes; Warm clothes: Fleece jacket and other long-sleeved clothes in appropriate amount; Jacket pants are the best, if you don’t have any, please also prepare a down jacket, because Yading Mountain is windy. Please wear a pair of comfortable and fitting shoes. Waterproof hiking shoes are best. If not, please wear non-slip and comfortable sports shoes or travel shoes. It is recommended to bring several pairs of cotton socks according to the duration of the trip.
What to bring: Disposable raincoat or umbrella, sun hat, sunglasses, mobile phone charger, camera charger, water bottle (if you always have mineral water by your side, you don’t need to bring your own water bottle), lip balm (dry on the plateau, suitable for men and women), must-haves for women Spares: sunscreen, SPF30-50 (ultraviolet rays are strong) and other appropriate amount of moisturizing products; it is best to have a professional outdoor bag, and a general backpack is also acceptable. If you must bring a trailer, please also prepare a small backpack for entering the Aden scenic spot The time is convenient; if you have the conditions, you can bring a trekking pole, which is very useful when climbing mountains in the Yading scenic spot.
Drugs: It is recommended to take some anti-hypoxic drugs one week before going to Daocheng Yading, such as rhodiola oral liquid, creatinine oral liquid, red ginseng lozenges, etc., which can effectively relieve the symptoms of altitude sickness. Oxygen backup can be purchased in a portable package, which is convenient for emergency needs on the road. Do not bring a cold to the plateau, it is easy to cause pulmonary edema; drugs to prevent altitude sickness such as: Rhodiola rosea, shashatong, miyuansu, inosine oral liquid cold medicine, anti-inflammatory drugs and other anti-altitude medicines; cold medicine, throat cavity medicine, gastrointestinal medicine, trauma medicine, etc.; there are few vegetables and fruits in plateau, vitamins are necessary, take some vitamin C, and it is easy to get angry. Take Niuhuangjiedu pills.
About our chartered car master, brother Ma
About our chartered driver, Xiao Ma, he is not only humorous, but also has a good walking joke. The most important thing is that he has skilled driving skills, rich road experience, and a fair price.
Although Xiao Ma is only in his early 30s, he has 13 years of driving experience. He is a proper old driver who travels between western Sichuan and Tibet all the year round. A native of Chengdu, Sichuan, he has a special understanding of Daocheng and Tibet, and a textbook for walking. If you don't understand anything, just ask him.
And the accommodation and meals are all arranged by Xiao Ma to take us there. They are all economical and affordable places, so we don’t have to worry about them at all.
DAY1: Chengdu - Ya'an - Yuling Snow Mountain - Kangding - Zheduo Mountain - Xindu Bridge
The day before the departure, I made an appointment with my master Xiao Ma to start at 9 am. I couldn't restrain my excitement. I got up early and had breakfast while waiting for Xiao Ma to come to the hotel to pick me up.
All the way to Luding County at high speed, I met my friends this time.
First from the left: A super cute little girl who went out on a trip by herself, but her boyfriend chased after her when she found out, but the seats in the car were full, so I had to take another car to follow us
The second from the left: a calm girl who likes to read, a very kind girl
First from the right: Our driver and team leader, Xiao Ma, is from Dujiangyan, Sichuan. He has been driving in Sichuan, Tibet, and western Sichuan for four years. When sleeping, we will also ask if we want to get out of the car to take pictures, a lively guide.
Second from the right: The big sister who is very caring. We all live in the same room these days.
The middle band: yes, the rest is me, introducing myself is the hardest, straight to the point, sprinting like the wind, well, everyone says I like to pretend to be cool
our photo
Good photography skills
Want a boyfriend?
Signature Scissorhands
Luding Bridge, everyone knows that the ticket is 10 yuan per person
Located on the Dadu River in Luding County, Sichuan Province, it is said that after Emperor Kangxi unified China, he approved the construction of this bridge in order to strengthen the cultural and economic exchanges between Sichuan and Tibet, and erected a royal plaque at the head of the bridge. The bridge was first built in 1705 and completed in 1706. It is a masterpiece of ancient Chinese bridge architecture and the first batch of national key cultural relics protection units announced by the State Council. The Luding Bridge is 103 meters long and 3 meters wide. 13 iron chains are fixed in the wells of the bridge abutments on both sides, 9 are used as bottom chains, and 4 are used as handrails on both sides. There are a total of 12,164 iron rings interlocking. More than 40 tons. The bridgehead castles on both sides of the Luding Bridge are traditional wooden structures, which are unique to China.
When we arrived at Zheduo Mountain, it was snowing. Brother Xiao Ma said that this was the first snow in autumn. Our personalities exploded. We met each other. I was so excited that I couldn’t stop taking selfies.
Continue to walk and walk, it was only 5 pm when we arrived at Xinduqiao, continue to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the plateau, and turn on the photo mode
Brother Xiaoma took the picture again while I was not paying attention
Let me take a single photo for Brother Ma.
Haha, what are you doing?
The blue sky and white clouds, gurgling water, and green and yellow grass constitute this natural and harmonious landscape. One will be deeply fascinated by it just by looking at it
A group photo is a must, every place must have a photo of us
Xinduqiao is a fascinating "photography paradise". It is located at the intersection of the south and north lines of National Highway 318. It is a picturesque paradise. Magical light, boundless grasslands, winding streams, golden cypresses, rolling mountains, scattered Tibetan villages, cattle and sheep grazing peacefully... The plain scenery in western Sichuan is blooming beautifully. This is Xinduqiao, the fascinating "world of light and shadow" and "paradise for photographers".
After the photo shoot, it was time for dinner. Brother Xiaoma took us to eat the authentic yak soup pot. It tasted very good. I felt that the beef I usually eat was inferior. I was excited
After the dinner, Brother Xiaoma suggested to take us to take pictures of the starry sky. Haha, it was the first time to take pictures of the stars in the sky. I was very excited, and the low temperature could not stop our fiery hearts.
Night is the moment when you can get closest to your soul. Looking at the stars above your head, it seems that you can touch them with your hands. The mood at this moment must be joyful and heart-stirring.
Good night
DAY2:: Xindu Bridge - Tianlu Eighteen Bends - Kazila Mountain - Litang - Daocheng - Shangri-La Town
After waking up this morning, the master refused to let us have breakfast at the hotel because it was expensive and not delicious, so he took us to the small town of Xinduqiao
Hot eggs, buns and fried dough sticks, satisfying.
After breakfast, continue to set off. On the 318 National Highway, on the way from Yajiang to Litang, there is a celestial road with eighteen bends, which crosses Jianziwan Mountain at an altitude of 4,659 meters, with an altitude of more than 4,500 meters. Looking down from the mountainside, the curved elbows have a shocking curvaceous beauty!
I saw this picture a long time ago, and today I witnessed it with my own eyes. It is indeed the Eighteenth Bend of Tianlu
Brother Xiao Ma's photography skills are really good, I give you a big thumbs up
The picture below is the masterpiece that Brother Ma told us to keep pulling our hair up.
Alright, let's take a group photo and go to the next place.
As soon as you enter Litang, there is a straight road with no end in sight. In the distance are alpine meadows, blue sky, and white clouds. Seeing such a beautiful scenery, why don't some narcissists come to take a group of beautiful photos?
In order to take pictures, we also took a lot of effort. Whenever we have a car, we have to run to the side and stand there. It is even more impossible to take pictures in the peak season!
On the way to Daocheng, we went to Haizi Mountain and finally saw it. It was really a mountain full of stones
The average altitude of Haizi Mountain is 4,500 meters, and the highest peak, Guoyinri, is 5,020 meters above sea level. There are 1,145 big and small Haizi Mountains in total.
With an area of 3,287 square kilometers, Haizi Mountain is the largest ancient ice body relic in China. The mountain is gentle, and the endless hillside is covered with stones of different sizes and strange shapes, which makes people feel like they are in the universe.
Of course, this is also an excellent place to take pictures.
Look, Brother Ma has been messing around with his camera and cell phone
Only when you come in person can you experience the flavor of it.
Of course, beautiful photos still need to be posted
The charming reflection in the water is picturesque
When I arrived in Daocheng Shangri-La Town, I happened to see two big sisters peeling something
Taking a closer look, it turned out to be walnuts. Fresh walnuts are my favorite, so hurry up and buy some
Shangri-La Town, formerly known as Riwa, is the lowest and closest town to Daocheng Yading Scenic Area.
There is a cheap supermarket in the town, and the price is the same as the price on the plain, so you don’t need to buy a lot of things in the plateau.
The photos are all from Brother Ma, teach me
DAY3: Luorong Cattle Farm - Milk Sea - Five Color Sea - Shangri-La Town
Get up early today and take the earliest bus to Aden Scenic Area.
The ticket for the Yading scenic spot is 150 yuan, the sightseeing car is 120 yuan on the first day, and the half price is 60 yuan on the second day. To go to the long line, you must take a battery car to the Nuorong cattle farm, and the round trip is 80 yuan.
When you arrive at Nuorong Cattle Farm, you have to get ready, because the whole journey is going up the mountain on foot, and it’s time to test your physical strength.
To arrive at the scenic spot, you must first take the bus to Zhaguanbeng
Then walk to the place where you change to the battery car, and take the battery car to Luorong Cattle Farm
Yangmai Yongshen Mountain
Arriving at Nuorong Cattle Farm, the grassland is huge and endless, surrounded by three fairy mountains. The three holy mountains are awe-inspiring. The scenery is amazing. The last piece of pure land on the blue planet is really different, pure white Snow mountains, pure lakes, emerald green meadows, flocks of cattle and sheep, just like a fairyland on earth
This is basically the way to go up the mountain today. It’s time to test everyone’s physical strength.
This is a lake at the foot of Yangmaiyong Mountain. The milk sea should be here soon.
Come on, come on, keep winning
The time to die of exhaustion is finally here
I finally saw the sea of milk, just like its name, it has the depth of the sea and the embrace of the sea. The blue water is washed under the blue sky, crystal clear, like a carefully carved crystal, shining brightly in the sun, shining with the starry sky in the sun and moon.
Unknown people also arrived one after another, some took a break, some took pictures, and in order to see you, everyone went all out.
Here, the blue is vividly interpreted. The blue here is the sky blue that can be seen when you look up, and the most beautiful Haizi blue in the mountains. Looking at this pure blue, the lake is calm like a mirror, as if you can see the soul hidden in your heart, you can't help but feel relaxed and free for a moment
Everyone has different reasons for falling in love with Daocheng Yading, but we are all moved by him and fascinated by him
300M above the sea of milk is the sea of five colors
The five-color sea is also known as Dengchongcuo. The relic sea means the auspicious sea. The five-color sea is named after the five different colors produced by the refraction of light. The modern ice valley stretches down to the lakeside, and the snow-capped mountains reflect the lake, showing fantastic colors. It is a famous holy lake in Tibetan area.
The five-color sea, once you go there, you will be shocked, it is like eating something in the world, a fairyland on earth! I don't want to be true, it's beautiful
DAY4: Chonggu Temple - Pearl Sea - Chonggu Meadow - Daocheng
Compared with yesterday's journey, today's journey is much easier. Just get off the bus and walk directly to Chonggu Temple.
Chonggu Temple (3,880 meters) is located at the foot of Xiannairi Snow Peak. It is impossible to investigate when the temple was built. Chonggu Temple is affiliated to Gongga Langjiling Temple, where Zhaba of the Genge Living Buddha Sect recites sutras and praises Buddha, and there are clay sculptures of Sakyamuni in the small sutra hall
Today is all this kind of plank road, completely leisurely wandering, no pressure
Stroll along the plank road, feel the tranquility, the vast pasture, the horses walk on the grass, walk on the plank road, feel the tranquility in all directions, at this moment, even if you sit here quietly, you can also feel the refreshingness brought by autumn, and Daocheng Yading presents Colorful for you.
Catch a small plateau squirrel, extremely cute
The prayer flags beside the Pearl Sea flutter in the wind, sometimes I feel that faith is really a magical thing
When I arrived at Pearl Sea, I just met a new couple taking pictures here. This is special and beautiful.
The Pearl Sea is called "Zhuoma Lacuo" in Tibetan, and it is a sea formed by the melting snow of Xiannairi. The area is about 0.1 square kilometers. The sea of pearls in the dense forest is like an emerald inlaid on the lotus throne, with rippling blue waves and infinite beauty in the sparkling waves.
This kind of Haizi is quiet and mysterious, so beautiful that people don't want to leave
Meeting you, this summer is enough.
Coming out of Daocheng Yading Scenic Area, Xiao Ma took us to Huacun tent accommodation
Although the condition is not as good as that of a hotel, who said that this is not another unusual experience?
But winter is gone
The prairie at night is extraordinarily beautiful
DAY5: Daocheng - Litang - Luhuo - Seda
After breakfast, I turned on the photo mode again, and the most beautiful scenery is indeed on the road
Blue sky and white clouds, alpine meadows, warm sunshine and quiet years
the four of us are just right
Gesang flowers all over the mountains and plains are competing to bloom
The green grassland, blue sky, and Gesang flowers all over the mountains and plains bring auspiciousness
smug start
In order to wait for Xiaoman's boyfriend, I took pictures for more than an hour.
Jump up, I feel like the red scarf is going to be thrown into the sky by me
Well, group photo
Behind is Casa Lake, just on the side of the road to Seda
Brother Ma worked very hard today. He drove for 10 hours and arrived at the destination Seda after 8:00 pm. The hotel I stayed in today is in good condition, with floor heating.
DAY6: Seda - Groundhog - Buddhist Academy - Sky Burial Terrace - Malkang
Today, brother Ma took us to see the groundhog first and then go to Sefo Academy
The meaty look is so cute, I found that all the animals here are not afraid of people
We didn't choose to take the bus because it was too crowded, we walked up
Before we set off, Xiao Ma told us that it would be better to wear red clothes to take pictures in Seda
Well, forgive me for not having a red dress, a red scarf is fine too
Here are some beautiful photos
So be sure to bring someone who can take pictures to play together
why are you laughing so happy
Did you see yourself acting weird?
The ones walking behind us are all students, it should be after school by this time
Brother Ma also told us that there are Red Sect and Yellow Sect here.
The spreading red is shining in the setting sun. Thousands of red monk houses are built by monks and nuns. When you stand on the top of the mountain and look down, you will be shocked.
The red that spreads all over the pits and valleys is shining in the sunshine after the rain. In the embrace of the blue sky grassland, it is like a quiet baby, quiet and safe.
Walking to the place where you can see the panoramic view of Seda Buddha College, it is absolutely shocking
This is a world without the hustle and bustle of the world, a pure land deep in the soul that will never disappear
Under the blue sky and white clouds, red prayer flags, red wooden houses, and red sleeves merge into a vast red ocean. People here only do one thing every day—pilgrimage
Go down the mountain to the parking lot, and then drive to the place where you can see the sky burial of Seda
I didn't take a photo, so I stole a picture of Brother Ma
After the celestial burial, go to Malkang to stay. At night, we will stay at Ruitian Hotel in Malkang City. The environment is not bad. Tomorrow is the last day! ! !
DAY7: Malkang - Taoping Qiang Village - Yingxiu Earthquake Site - Dujiangyan - Chengdu
This is the backyard of our hotel, surrounded by mountains and rivers
The weather was fine, and when we arrived at Taoping Qiang Village, many people had already visited here.
Brother Ma also took us to see the Wen earthquake site of the 5.12 earthquake that year
Listening to him tell about the various deeds of the earthquake that year, the unforgettable memory of life So we must cherish life and cherish the people in front of us
Back in Dujiangyan, Xiao Ma also invited us to eat Chuanchuanxiang and Yoututou, it was really delicious
It’s still too early to finish the skewers, so Brother Xiaoma suggested to take us to the South Bridge
He said that this is a good place to enjoy the cool in summer, indeed the breeze is gentle, so cool
A batch of standard tourist photos
Well, childlike
postscript:
I am very lucky to be able to break into such a world in this season. I think this is probably the best appearance of autumn. This autumn, I have found another me in my heart.
I am very happy to meet my little friends and Brother Xiaoma. It is fate to meet each other in the vast sea of people. I wish you all better and better! ! !
To record my travels so I can find them later
