Plan travel routes and budget arrangements before traveling
In the past few years, I have arranged inter-provincial trips during the summer vacation every year. The main reason is that the children at home are in school, and there are only a few days of free time during the summer vacation. I haven’t paid much attention to this place in Daliang Mountain before, nor is it a popular tourist destination. The reason I paid attention to it was because I saw a report on the Cliff Village in Daliang Mountain. After a simple search, hey, this place is very suitable for summer travel, and the temperature is not high. Tourist attractions are also mainly original ecology, and there are not too many negative reports.
The travel route can be directly from Hangzhou to Xichang, the capital of Liangshan Prefecture, or you can fly to Chengdu or Kunming, and then take a train or drive to Xichang. It is suggested that when the height of the children is still free of tickets, considering the economy, take the train to Chengdu or Kunming, and then drive to Xichang by car. This is how I arranged it. The two children can save more than 2,000 yuan by traveling alone.
For longer trips, it is still necessary to arrange a rough planning route in advance, and fine-tune it under the large framework, based on the premise of having fun and having fun. Accommodation should also be planned in advance according to the route, understand the local accommodation prices and market conditions, and choose a hotel that suits your needs. The plan for this trip is to go to Kunming by train from Yiwu, and it happens to be in the morning when Kunming arrives, so I booked a rental car in advance, and I can pick up the car as soon as I arrive in Kunming.
This trip for a family of four was perfectly controlled within 16,000 yuan. Except for changes in accommodation and food, I will tell you about the specific itinerary later.
DY1 officially opened the Daliang Mountain journey
For children, although the train from Yiwu to Kunming takes nearly 30 hours, they can pass through many tunnels on the train, with different scenery along the way, the children they make on the train, and the unpalatable meals on the train. It's a difficult experience.
There is also an episode here. I received a call from my unit on the train, asking me not to go to high-risk areas of the epidemic or to do a good job in personal epidemic prevention. Fortunately, Liangshan Prefecture and Kunming were not high-risk areas at the time, and fortunately there were no confirmed cases in Zhejiang when I asked for leave, otherwise the trip would have been ruined.
Arrived at Kunming Railway Station at around 7:00 in the morning, and EHi Car Rental is only a few hundred meters away from the railway station, which is very convenient. In terms of economy and comfort, I rented a Bora 1.5T sedan with good space. The daily rental fee is about 145 yuan. In addition, for peace of mind, I also added a 100 yuan deductible for car damage within a few thousand yuan. diverse. After picking up the car, we set off for Xichang, the capital of Liangshan Prefecture. Basically, the whole journey is at high speed. There are few cars on the road. The average speed can reach about 110 per hour. The distance is about 450 kilometers and it takes 5 hours.
The scenery along the way is basically driving through the mountains and mountains. There are several sections of the road that are very foggy and the visibility is very low. When approaching Xichang, huge windmills can be seen everywhere along the highway routed along the Anning River Valley, and blade transport vehicles transporting wind power generation can be encountered at any time in the next few days. Later, Du Niang said, Xichang City develops wind power as its pillar industry, but I always feel that it is suitable for the development of wind power industry in densely populated areas, and I may need to put a question mark?
When you come to Xichang, it is recommended to live near Laohai Pavilion, which is very close to Lushan and Qionghai scenic spots in Xichang, and there are many homestays with relatively mature facilities. We happened to be in time for the Torch Festival. When we booked, the price was 360 per night during the peak season, and we booked on Ctrip. However, due to the severe domestic situation of the epidemic, the Torch Festival was cancelled. According to the girl at the front desk, the Torch Festival was originally a major festival for the Yi people, and the entire Liangshan Prefecture has a three-day statutory holiday every time the Torch Festival occurs, which is so cool. Due to this factor, the hotel temporarily reduced our price by 120 yuan a night, which is too powerful.
The plan in the afternoon is Lushan and Qionghai Scenic Area, mainly to go to Lushan Scenic Area, to see wild monkeys, Buddhist, Taoist, Confucian and other religions coexisting cultural landscape, overlooking the beautiful scenery of Qionghai. The kid still loves the golden cudgel, but he only saw a monkey. The area of the scenic spot is still quite large. There are many Buddhist temples and Taoist temples. There may not be many tourists due to the epidemic.
When you come to Xichang, you must taste the local specialties. It is recommended to try the famous Xichang brazier barbecue. We went to Li Xiaochang’s barbecue, which we had previously visited. I don’t know if we don’t go. A barbecue restaurant can be opened to such a scale. At first glance, there are at least nearly 100 tables, and they are basically full. Seeing many locals treating guests seems to be All go to the barbecue restaurant, it is also a cultural landscape. Maybe because I saved money on accommodation, I ordered a lot of various small intestines, and the taste was good. In the end, the combat effectiveness was still not good, so I wasted a lot. Due to the high altitude in Xichang, Liangshan Prefecture, the sun is still high around 7 o'clock. There should be a time difference of about two hours with Zhejiang. DY2 went straight to Cliff Village
DY2 Go straight to Cliff Village
Due to this itinerary, we must go to Cliff Village to let the eldest son experience and understand the customs and living conditions of Liangshan Prefecture. So the next day, my wife and the younger ones continued to visit the Lushan-Qionghai Scenic Area. The older one and I went straight to the cliff village. We went to the cliff village because we wanted to experience the cliff ladder, so we set off at 7:30 in the morning.
From Xichang to Yaya Village, there is no expressway yet, only national, provincial and county roads, so it is basically going over mountains and ridges, and the width of the lane is basically only two lanes, and the route has sharp and many curves, which requires certain driving skills and experience. On the way today, I ran into a blade transport vehicle transporting wind power generation, which was blocked for half an hour. The scenery along the road is still good. It is understood that Liangshan Prefecture is currently supported by Ningbo counterparts. I believe that with the help of Ningbo and the efforts of Liangshan Prefecture itself, it will get better and better. On the way, I only saw new resettlement sites for poverty alleviation, but the local people I met felt a little lack of energy.
I rushed to Cliff Village at one o'clock in the afternoon, but it was closed due to the epidemic. Thinking that we have already arrived at the entrance of the village, we must let the children feel the ladder. The equipment we bought is mainly gloves and water. There is also a ladder in the village opposite the cliff village temporarily. In fact, ladders are relatively common in Liangshan Prefecture, but the Cliff Village only got out of the circle after media reports. I set out to climb the ladder, I only got on two ladder platforms, and then withdrew. It was too much exposure to the sun in the open air, and I overestimated myself. I stepped on the two empty steel pipes and watched, and my fear of heights broke out. Weakened, it is indeed too difficult for the local people to show up, and it is not safe.
On the way back, I saw a street, just beside the road, which specializes in barbecue pork and potatoes. I got out of the car and tasted it. It tasted good. There were many people who ate it. It tasted better than Li Xiaochang yesterday. According to the visual inspection, it was mainly local people. Two pieces of local pork, only about 30, are authentic local pork, and it is rare to eat such delicious pork here in Zhejiang.
In the evening, continue to taste the local delicacies of Xichang. The fish in Xichang Impression Chaihuo Compound is still good. In addition, the local yogurt Xichang Xue is recommended. The taste is awesome. The night in Xichang is very quiet. Walking on the street at night, with the breeze blowing, I feel that living here is very comfortable.
DY3 Xichang to Lugu Lake
Today, from Xichang to Lugu Lake in Ninglang County, Sichuan, Lugu Lake usually refers to Lugu Lake in Yunnan. In fact, most of the waters of Lugu Lake are in Sichuan. The distance is about 260 kilometers, and the road conditions are relatively good. You can reach Lugu Lake by taking National Highway 348 and Provincial Highway 307. However, the roads are mainly two-lane, basically along the valley, and there are countless winding roads, maybe in Liangshan Prefecture. This situation. The whole journey took about 6 hours, mainly because I encountered a car transporting wind power blades.
Lugu Lake is very suitable for visiting in summer. The scenery is beautiful and the climate is pleasant. The local altitude is about 2700 meters. As long as it is not exposed to the sun outside at noon, it is cool. The B&B we live in, Magpie Bridge Villa, is right next to the Caohai Scenic Area. The owner and his family are very nice, and they upgraded us to a lake view room for free. In the evening, it was settled on the spot, and the dendrobium chicken soup cooked by the boss was quite OK. In the afternoon, I also visited the Caohai Scenic Area. I walked for a few minutes and took the Marriage Bridge and Caohai. The development here is rather messy, and houses are being built everywhere, and there is no plan. I feel that the price of such a good treasure as Lugu Lake has dropped.
DY4 Enjoy Lugu Lake and Jiujiuli Hot Spring Waterfall
The scenery of Lugu Lake is very beautiful, it is the kind of otherworldly beauty. When visiting Lugu Lake, it is recommended to consult the owner of the homestay, and it will be cheaper to entrust them to buy a cruise ticket based on the price you know from your own strategy. The lake tour took about an hour, and I also saw the legendary watery poplar, which is the white flower like poplar in the picture. In the past, there was a famous dish of wild flowers, but due to environmental protection control, picking is currently not allowed.
After visiting Lugu Lake in the morning, I immediately went straight to the Jiujiuli Hot Spring Waterfall Scenic Spot. The distance is about 260 kilometers, and it takes about 6 hours to drive, and there are eighteen bends in the mountain road. On the road, I encountered a car transporting wind power blades, and there was a traffic jam again. Fortunately, I bought fresh walnuts on the national highway for 10 yuan a catty, and saw walnut trees for the first time. The babies were very excited.
In the afternoon, when you arrive at the Jiujiuli Hot Spring Waterfall Scenic Spot, it is recommended to stay in the new hotel Puge Yangquan Hotel, which is just at the entrance of the scenic spot. It is very convenient and because it is newly opened, it is the best hotel nearby. Let me make a complaint here, I am still a little unaccustomed to eating, except for barbecue pork. The hot spring is indeed very good, and it is worthy of being the world's largest hanging wall hot spring waterfall. There are several caves in it, all of which are hot springs, which is very refreshing. It allows you to truly experience the two heavens of ice and fire, with hot springs on one side and mountain springs on the other, which is very exciting. The few babies in this scenic spot are still unsatisfied after returning. It may be more refreshing when winter passes. I just read the news that all A-level scenic spots in Liangshan Prefecture will be free of tickets for residents with Zhejiang ID cards by 2026, and I will check in again next time I have the opportunity. The scenic spot and the surrounding environment are not very good. I look forward to new improvements when I come next time. After all, this place is a cornucopia!
DY5 The Regret of Luoji Mountain
Luoji Mountain has the longest cableway in Asia. After climbing to the top of the mountain, you can overlook the world's largest ancient ice trough and alpine lakes. At night, you can enjoy the unique local Yi nationality flower drums. This passage is in the guide, and I want to feel it one time. In the morning, it is quite close from Hot Spring Waterfall to Luoji Mountain, about 45 minutes. After arriving there, when the cableway broke down, I had to wait for an hour and had to leave with regret, and I will come to enjoy it next time!
Starting from Luoji Mountain to Kunming, on the way, we admired the vastness of the Baihetan Super Hydropower Station and the majestic Jinsha River Bridge.
In the afternoon, we arrived at Kunming Dianchi Scenic Area and stayed at Chunjiang Huayue Hotel. The overall feeling is good, just beside Dianchi Lake. This is the second time I have been to Kunming, and it makes me feel very comfortable. Both the climate and the urban governance have been done quite well. I saw several sinks on the street. This is the capillary of urban governance, which is quite good. The natural scenery of Dianchi Lake is beautiful, and the people you meet on the road are all leisurely and content, with a sense of happiness.
DY6 set off home
This Xiaobai was with me for 6 days, with a total mileage of about 1,800 kilometers. Due to the epidemic, the accommodation fee was saved by about 500 yuan compared with the previous strategy hotel, 400 yuan was saved by not going to Luoji Mountain, and 250 yuan was saved by not going to Kunming Ethnic Village. If you don’t go up to the cliff village, you can save 200 yuan, and you can save about 3,700 yuan by changing the plane to the train for the return trip. The meal cost is about 200 yuan more than expected. Including about 1500 souvenirs).
Traveling thousands of miles, savoring all kinds of life. Always on the road, whether it is life, work, or travel, feel every moment with your heart and experience the beauty of the world!
