Depart all the way west
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Tanggula Pursue the height of life
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Meet Lhasa for the first time
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Misty Rain Flowing Clouds Nyingchi Road
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[Due to the limited number of pictures uploaded, this travel note is divided into three parts, this is the next part]
Among the water and clouds, Yamdrok Co., Ltd.
August 28 sunny
We are leaving Lhasa today, and it is inevitable that we will be reluctant to leave. But when I think of the beauty of Yanghu Lake, my heart is full of expectations. When we set off in the morning, the sky was cloudy, but it didn't look like it was going to rain. We left Lhasa City and quickly turned onto the airport expressway. After running wildly for a while, we quickly got off the expressway, and then rushed into a very long tunnel in one breath. This tunnel is called the Gala Mountain Tunnel, which impressed me deeply because the patterns on the stone walls at the entrance are very Tibetan. Not long after exiting the tunnel, we arrived in Qushui County. We stopped for a while on the bridge of the Yarlung Zangbo River. Looking at the light blue river flowing slowly under the bridge, the water and grass on both sides of the river are lush, the green is light yellow, and the white bridge head together constitutes a beautiful landscape painting, which is simple and peaceful. Master Tang likes it very much .
Going forward, the road passes through the village, and white Tibetan houses are lined up on both sides of the road. Villagers in Tibetan costumes are walking on the road, or working in the fields in the distance. On the hillside not far away are terraced fields, with different kinds of crops planted on them, some are yellow, some are green, like a palette of different shapes.
After passing the village, the road extended to the rolling mountainside in the distance. We followed this road and immediately fell into the embrace of the mountain. This is a tortuous and steep winding mountain road, with countless zig-zag U-turns changing directions in the mountains, one side is a cliff leaning against a high mountain, and the other side is an empty cliff. We drove cautiously at a very low speed, not only for safety, but also to slow down and appreciate the unparalleled beauty of the mountains.
The mountains never let us down. When we marvel at the precipitousness of the mountain and the twists and turns of the road, we are already accompanied by white clouds before we know it. When we were at the bottom of the mountain, we looked at the white clouds high above, but now they are shining brightly in the mountains and staying beside us. This cloud is like fog, like rain, and like gauze. We passed by it, and the gauze passed over our faces, with a slight chill, leaving crystal clear water droplets on the glass of the car window. Looking at the road up the mountain like a fairyland, the second senior brother must have thought of the sister Chang'e in the moon palace, and he was very happy to admire.
When we reached the top of the mountain, there were not many tourists, so we were able to park the car on the flat viewing platform. What a beautiful day, just now it was cloudy, but at this moment, the sun poked its head out of the clouds, and the golden sunlight filled the earth. Standing on the viewing platform, you can see from a distance surrounded by green mountains on all sides, a blue lake bathed in sunshine quietly. The mountains are still surrounded by white clouds, and the clouds are very low. I don't know if the clouds come from the lake, or the lake is sleeping on the clouds. Between the water and the clouds, the God of Creation unreservedly showed us the most beautiful scenery in such an early morning.
We took pictures in front of the stone tablet at Yamdrok Yumco Pass, and then we couldn’t wait to drive along the mountain road to the lake. Height, and different angles, what kind of enchanting demeanor it will show people.
Yanghu Lake did not disappoint us. One step at a time, the Yanghu Lake kept changing, and with the help of mountains and white clouds, we were immersed in this beautiful dreamland, and we did not want to leave for a long time.
When we came to the lake, the scenery changed again. The clear lake water rippled slightly in the breeze, gently beating the sand and stones by the lake. The mountains are high above, like silent wise men, looking at this eternal lake from a distance, it seems that it has been thousands of years. The surface of the lake stretches into the distance, and at the opening of the mountains in the distance, it finally connects with the blue sky, which is very spectacular. At this moment, Baiyun has already got rid of the entanglement of the lake and the nostalgia of the mountains, high above, and returned without a trace.
We stopped by the lake with awe and worship, experiencing the stagnation of time and the eternity of time. A white yak made Junior Brother Sha full of curiosity. He first encouraged Master Tang to ride on it to take pictures, and then he got addicted to it himself. When they were proud, the two of them still held on to the bull's horns to take pictures together. I don't know how the bull devil should feel when he sees someone bullying his long-lost brother like this.
Coming out of Yanghu Lake, everyone's heart seemed to be washed by this pure and holy lake, and I felt relaxed (at least I was like this), and when I returned to the viewing platform, I saw a large group of tourists riding on the tour. The company's buses arrived one after another, and the bustling crowd soon appeared on the viewing platform. We are very fortunate to be one step ahead of others today, and it is a small fortune.
On the way back, we drove towards Lhasa along the way we came from. While walking, we revisited all kinds of wonderful experiences when we came, talking and laughing, it was really relaxing. Passed through the Gala Mountain Tunnel again, walked the airport expressway for a while, and then turned onto the road leading to Dangxiong.
This is not only the road leading to the last beautiful Namco of this trip, but also part of our long way home. We passed Yangbajing on the way. It is said that the hot springs here are very famous, but we have no intention of staying and continue to Namtso as planned. The scenery along the way is still beautiful, a brightly colored snow mountain flashed in front of our eyes, shining brightly in the sun.
Not long after passing Damxung County, we drove into the special tourist line to Namtso, and the journey was very smooth. At about five or six in the afternoon, we came to the gate of Namtso Scenic Spot and bought tickets of 120 yuan per person. After driving into the mountain gate, we walked a long mountain road before arriving at the viewing area by the Namtso Lake. On the way, we stopped at a mountain pass named Nagenla to take pictures. A large group of people saw my professional pose for taking pictures, so they invited me to take a group photo with them. I did my part, earnestly directed them to stand in formation, and shouted one, two, three and pressed the shutter at the same time. This kind of spirit of helping others makes Master Tang very pleased. He thinks that practitioners should accumulate goodness everywhere, and don't do small things. So when I was taking pictures for others, he took a picture of me behind his back. Seeing the senior brother being praised by Master Tang, the second senior brother didn't take it seriously, grinning secretly in return.
Sunset and morning in Namco
Come to the viewing area of Namtso, find the hotel booked online to stay. We went to Namtso Lake. The hotel is very close to the lake. After walking for about a quarter of an hour, we came to the lake. It was late at this time, and the setting sun was slowly sinking into the embrace of white clouds, reflecting the western sky into a brilliant red. And the mountains in the east are also covered with fiery pajamas because of the sunset. Only the white snow on the top of the mountain in the distance still insists on its whiteness at the sunset.
Namtso in the sunset looks quiet and slightly mysterious. The endless lake surface is reflected in crimson by the sunset. The wonderful combination of water, sky, clouds and distant mountains together constitute a majestic and psychedelic picture scroll.
The sunset in Namtso is so beautiful.
August 31 sunny
In the early morning of Namtso, there is a slight chill in the brightness. We added a thick dress and made an appointment to watch the sunrise on the mountain behind the hotel. On the road, I saw a white yak going home alone, without its owner, but it walked slowly by itself. Back down the mountain, Junior Brother Sha found a lot of interesting things, so he dragged me over to have a look. I looked at the shape and thought of the smell of cow dung in the air here, so I knew it was a pile of dried cow dung for cooking, so I made a big show of my knowledge, After hearing that, Junior Brother Sha's admiration index for me soared to the top of the chart again, but he still couldn't figure out whether he could eat a meal made of cow dung.
The back mountain is not high, the wooden plank road has not been repaired, and there is only a row of metal guardrails for tourists to support up the mountain. On the top of the mountain, a large crystal-like disc hangs in the air, as if it is within reach. That's not the sun, but the moon is still watching the change of time in the early morning. Junior brother Sha cheered for joy, and shouted happily to the second senior brother, hurry up, let's go up the mountain to pick the moon.
However, this seemingly short distance, we have walked for a long time. After all, the altitude here is more than 4,000 meters, and it is not far from Ando where we had altitude sickness last time. There is a large area of prayer flags on the hillside. From a distance, it looks like a colorful dome. When you get closer, you can clearly see that it is composed of countless prayer flags. Each piece of prayer flags is densely written with words. Floating in the morning wind. We passed under the prayer flags and looked up. The translucent prayer flags shone with multicolored light in the rising sun. The light shone on Junior Brother Sha's face, turning into a contented and happy smile.
Standing on the top of the mountain, the lake of Namtso is just under our feet, which is extraordinarily enchanting like a bright mirror. Looking at the mountains from a distance, after a night of sound sleep, he was awakened by the rising sun at this moment, and opened his sleepy eyes one after another. The most gratifying thing is that besides the mountains in the south, there is a towering snow mountain, which is worn on top of the mountains like a crown. The donkey friend next to him said that it was Nyainqentanglha Mountain. I thought to myself, what is the relationship between Nianqing Tanggula Mountain and Tanggula Mountain? Could it be its long-lost brother? This problem troubled me, making me unable to calm down to appreciate the scenery in front of me, but I also could not lose face to ask others for advice humbly. Alas, I am not good at studies, I hope Junior Brother Sha can study hard, and in the future he will learn astronomy first and geography secondhand.
Coming down from the mountain, Junior Brother Sha and I walked towards the lake again. Namtso in the morning light looks noble and gorgeous like a precious sapphire. On the beach in the distance, there are tourists in twos and threes taking pictures or stopping to admire. The sun stretches everyone's figure very long. By the lake, a herdsman led a yak and a horse to solicit business. After struggling again and again, Junior Brother Sha made a wise decision, he wanted to ride that white horse back to the hotel. Leaving the yak alone by the lake and watching us gradually go away, I don’t know whether it should feel lucky or feel a little lonely and frustrated.
Back at the hotel, Master Tang and the others had already packed up their belongings, and we set off again. It was another long mountain road before we walked out of the gate of Namtso Scenic Area. After a while, we finally drove on National Highway 109 again, heading towards Nagqu. The scenery along the way is still fascinating, blue sky and white clouds, green mountains and green waters are the same theme. Looking at the vehicles coming and going on the national highway, some are large trucks that have been traveling between the inland and Tibet for many years, some are small passenger cars driven by travel friends who come here especially for their fame, and there are also tractors and small trucks used by villagers in nearby villages to travel and farm, and the perennial The engineering vehicles responsible for road maintenance, I have a further understanding of the meaning of this road.
According to the plan, we will stay overnight in Yanshiping today. But when we approached Nagqu, we unexpectedly found that the two tires on the right side of Dabai were bulging to varying degrees. Looking back, I remembered that when I came to the section from Golmud to Amdo, I encountered a road construction section, and there were large square pits in the middle of the road. At least twice, I did not have time to slow down when I passed by, and the vehicle was heavily pier After two times, are these two bulges caused by these two forces? Thinking about it carefully, I am very glad that during this period of time, although the lovely tire was seriously injured, it still insisted on serving us and never went on strike. But the top priority is to replace the tires in time, otherwise the consequences may be serious. So we decided to change the itinerary and go to Nagqu County not far ahead to change the tires and stay for a rest.
The car slowed down, and we drove very carefully. Fortunately, it was not too far from Nagqu, and we arrived in more than an hour.
As someone said on the Internet before, construction and road repairs are everywhere in Nagqu County, and the whole city seems to be alive after a major bombing. We first found a satisfactory hotel and checked in, and then I drove the car alone to find a place to change the tires. After wandering around for a long time, I finally found a shop specializing in Maxxis tires. I just negotiated the price with the shop owner and ordered the only two tires suitable for my car model in the shop. Another customer came into the shop looking for the same type of tires. He was very disappointed when he learned that I had already reserved them. left.
The master's technique is very skillful. In less than an hour, two new tires were installed on the left and right front wheels. The two old tires on the left side were replaced on the left and right rear wheels. The two injured right tires He was ruthlessly left in the distant Nagqu County—forever!
Dabai, who had changed the tire, was full of motivation and followed me back to the hotel. A good night's sleep has accumulated enough energy for tomorrow's long-distance raid.
leisurely way home
September 1st sunny
Due to the unexpected stay in Nagqu, today's task has become very difficult, because the extra journey from Nagqu to Yanshiping must be rushed back today. So we set off at six o'clock in the morning.
At home, at six o'clock in the morning, the sun was already high. But in that song, it is still a beautiful night with a bright moon. We finished moving our luggage in the dark, started the car, and set off like this.
After passing Amdo, and then back to the Tanggula Mountains, the road is still the same as when you came, but the clouds are not the same as when you came. It was late at night when you came, and you couldn’t see your sky, but now you can appreciate it carefully. Driving on the winding and undulating mountain road, when the sun rises from the horizon, Tanggula Mountain, which stretches for thousands of miles, is covered with rays of light, waving goodbye to us with its beautiful and pure face. Approaching the mountain pass, the temperature is getting lower and lower, and the ground outside the window is gradually covered with a thin layer of white snow. The closer to the mountain pass, the thicker the snow accumulated, and finally covered the space between the sky and the earth. Master Tang's mood was as bright and cheerful as the sunny day after the snow. He danced happily in the snow, and the tiredness of the boat and car for many days was swept away.
And in this white world of ice and snow, we were surprised to find that groups of Tibetan yaks and goats were walking in the snow for food, and their black bodies were full of vitality and vitality against the white ground. strong.
We were worried about slippery roads, but fortunately there was no snow on the roads, and we arrived safely at the Tanggula Pass.
At this time, we have forgotten the altitude sickness (have you? I don’t remember), and in just a few days, the stone tablet engraved with the bright road has been repainted and put on blue clothes. There is a taller monument next to the stele, which is erected to commemorate the networking of electric power engineering. There is a graffiti at the bottom of the stele that says that Jianjian came here for a visit, but who is he referring to? Where is this person at the moment?
Down from the Tanggula Pass, the snow gradually disappeared.
When he arrived in Hoh Xil again, Master Tang never forgot the Tibetan antelopes here. Bajie and Junior Brother Sha had good eyesight, carefully searching the grass on both sides of the road. Sure enough, hard work paid off, and we met dozens of Tibetan antelopes along the way. This animal is very vigilant, and will scatter in all directions if anyone approaches. Fortunately, Master Tang was patient enough, leaned over the grass and approached gently, and then took a few photos of the Tibetan antelope with good results.
Leaving Hoh Xil, we continued towards Golmud. We revisited every place we passed when we came here with relish, and each picture passed before our eyes like a movie, lingering in our minds, and then replaced by new pictures. Along the way, full of memories. Could it be that this is also part of the trip? What a perfect plan!
It was past nine o'clock in the evening, and it was still an hour's drive from Golmud. When we climbed a big mountain, we encountered a traffic jam. There were densely parked cars in front of it, and I couldn't see a car coming from the opposite direction for a long time. I got out of the car to find out what happened. I saw firefighters maintaining order. After asking, I found out that a tank truck full of gasoline had fallen into a ditch not far ahead. At this moment, the firefighters dispatched a Empty trucks are transferring the oil products from the trucks that fell into the ditch to the transferred trucks. All the people were asked not to approach, not to mention smoking and using lighters nearby.
The weather in the mountains is very cold. In order to prevent Brother Sha and the others from catching a cold, I turned on the air conditioner, but turned off the engine. So a sad thing happened. In less than an hour, the air conditioner stopped running, turned on again, and even the engine couldn't start. Only then did I realize that the battery was drained by me. Get out of the car and ask the driver next to you how to solve it, saying that you need to use the battery of another car to connect the wires to power it, first start the engine, and then gradually charge the battery. Poor me, I have counted thousands of times and brought all the emergency supplies, but I did not prepare a set of wiring. So taking advantage of the traffic jam, I knocked on people's car windows one by one, asking if there was a line I could borrow. But most of what I got was sympathy and helpless shaking of the head. Until I asked the driver of a large truck, he immediately got off from the driver's building after learning about the situation, and took out a plate of lapping wires from the tool box on the chassis of the truck and handed it to me. I firmly grasp the life-saving straw in this hand, thank you very much. At this time, the danger ahead has been ruled out, and the road is cleared. He is in a hurry, and I meet him at the first parking area ahead to return the bus to him. Before leaving, I wrote down his license plate number again. And he drove away with confidence.
Parked behind me was a car owned by a middle-aged man who was also traveling in Tibet. He helped me, turned his car around on the road, facing my front, and then connected the batteries of the two cars with a jumper wire, and I started the car under his command. Listening to the extremely pleasant roar of the engine, a big stone in my heart finally fell to the ground. Thanks to the driver brother who helped me a lot, we also got in the car and continued on our way.
When I arrived at the first parking area, I saw a lot of large trucks parked there. I searched carefully one by one, but I couldn't find the car that lent me a ride. I searched again, but still couldn't find it. I had no choice but to get in the car and continue driving, hoping to find this kind person in the next rest area. It was already past twelve o'clock at night, and I wasn't sure how far away the next rest area was, and I didn't know if I could find him. I regretted why I didn't leave his phone number just now? And just when I was regretting, I saw a large truck parked on the side of the road ahead, and when I got closer, it turned out to be the car that lent me a ride. I was thankful to have found him, returned the lap wire, thanked him again, and returned to my car with a clear conscience.
It was already one o'clock at night when we arrived at the hotel in Golmud. Today is very tiring. I am very glad that someone helped us when we were in danger. I am even more fortunate to find the person who helped us and return the line to him. We slept soundly that night.
September 2 cloudy to cloudy to light rain
From Golmud to Beijing, we need two days to cover the 2,400-kilometer journey.
Early in the morning, we set off from the hotel. Considering that we are going home, Dabai has been covered with dust and mud spots after more than ten days of travel and dust, so we found a car wash shop before we set off, and gave Dabai Zai a beauty spa carefully.
The way home is always so easy, but homecoming is like an arrow. Driving on the expressway from Golmud to Xining, we flew forward all the way, and Golmud in the morning was getting farther and farther away from us. The beautiful scenery along the way is still the same, but our mood is different.
At six o'clock in the afternoon, we arrived in Lanzhou. After eating and drinking, we returned to the hotel to rest.
September 3 cloudy
Instead of leaving Lanzhou as planned, we went to the beef noodle restaurant near the hotel and tasted the authentic Lanzhou ramen once again. It wasn't until noon that he left the hotel and galloped towards home.
The sky was gloomy, and it began to rain soon, but this did not stop us from going home. When passing through Ningxia, there were melon farmers on both sides of the highway selling golden-yellow brandy melons for 30 yuan a bag. We bought a bag, threw it in the trunk, and then continued on our way.
At nightfall, I had just arrived in Shaanxi. We decided to go for a night walk. In the pitch-black night, we successively experienced the counties in northern Shaanxi on the Loess Plateau, the precipitous Luliang Mountains, and the continuous mountains at the foot of Taihang Mountains. At dawn, coming out of a tunnel under a big mountain, it is already in the territory of Hebei, which should not be far from the capital.
Although the road to Beijing is wide, seven or eight o'clock is also the time when there is a big traffic jam. We patiently followed the traffic flow through the checkpoint on Jingkai Road, and then there was another broad avenue in front of us.
It was only ten o'clock in the morning when I got home. The ground was wet, probably because it had just rained yesterday, and the air had changed from the smog of the past, and now it looked very clear.
After parking the car, I looked at the odometer, and it was fixed at 8839 kilometers, but the current altitude is only 22 meters.
Everything in the community was as usual. The aunt next door came back from shopping, exchanged greetings with us, and then went to work separately, as if we had never left for a long journey. Looking at everything in front of me, I was a little dazed. I couldn't help asking myself: have we really been to Tibet? That piece of remote spiritual pure land, that towering peak of Qinghai-Tibet, the wonderful journey of 14 days is really like a dream!
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Raiders and summary
1. Pre-departure preparations: vehicle maintenance, electronic pump, battery wiring, spare tire check, navigation update, food and water, (it is reported that Rhodiola soaked in water for 20 days, the effect is unknown);
2 Itinerary: (The average altitude of the place is in brackets behind the ground)
D1: Beijing-Hebei-Shanxi-Shaanxi-Ningxia-Lanzhou (1500~2000 meters), the distance is 1547 kilometers, and the whole journey is about 18 hours at high speed;
D2: Lanzhou-Huangyuan-Golmud (2780 meters) The distance is 1047 kilometers, except for a section of county-level kilometers in Huangyuan, the rest is high-speed, and the driving takes about 13 hours;
D3: Golmud - Kunlun Mountains (4767 meters) - Hoh Xil - Tanggula Mountains (5231 meters) - Anduo (4800 meters), the distance is 697 kilometers, the whole national highway 109 line, many road repairs, driving for about 15 hours;
D4: Anduo-Naqu-Lhasa (3650 meters) The distance is 474 kilometers. The whole journey is National Highway 109. The speed limit is segmented. There are many checkpoints. Some roads are repaired and diverted. The driving time is about 10 hours;
D5: Lhasa city tour: Tibet Museum - Jokhang Temple - Barkhor Street;
D6: Lhasa city tour: Potala Palace;
D7: Lhasa - Mila Snow Mountain (5013 meters) - Nyingchi (2800 meters) National Highway 318, the whole journey is 440 kilometers, driving for 10 hours;
D8: Nyingchi-Mila Snow Mountain-Lhasa (appreciate the performance of Princess Wencheng) National Highway 318, the whole journey is 450 kilometers, and the driving time is 9 hours;
D9: Lhasa - Qushui - Yamdrok Yumco (4998 meters) - Dangxiong - Namtso (4000 meters) The whole journey is 420 kilometers and it takes about 8 hours to drive;
D10: Namtso-Naqu (4500 meters), the whole journey is 240 kilometers, and the driving time is about 5 hours;
D11: Nagqu-Golmud, 830 kilometers of Qinghai-Tibet kilometers, encountered heavy traffic jams, driving for about 20 hours;
D12: Golmud-Lanzhou, mainly take the Beijing-Tibet Expressway, the whole journey is 1050 kilometers, and the driving time is 12 hours;
D13&D14: Lanzhou-Beijing, full high-speed, 1650 kilometers, 20 hours driving;
Attraction tickets:
Tibet Museum - free; Jokhang Temple - 85 yuan; Potala Palace - 200 yuan;
Princess Wencheng performance - 380 yuan (300 yuan after discount); Yamdrok Yongcuo - free; Namtso - 120 yuan
Regarding weather and clothing:
At the end of August and the beginning of September, it is the end of summer and the beginning of autumn on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. It is cold in the morning and evening and hotter at noon. Mountainous areas have high altitudes and low temperatures. After rain or snow, the temperature quickly drops below zero, so you need to wear autumn or winter clothes. Lhasa and Nyingchi are relatively warm, but at least one jacket or something is required, and it is appropriate to reduce clothing at noon on a sunny day.
About diet:
Before leaving, I brought a lot of food, and the car also brought a rice cooker. Basically, I rarely eat out, so I don't have much experience to refer to. But I feel that there are many restaurants or small shops where you can eat along the way, which should be very convenient. The consumption in Lhasa is still a bit expensive.
About accommodation:
With the combination of Ctrip and Hanting, you can book your favorite hotels or hotels in all places along the way. The hotels in Lhasa, Nyingchi and Nagqu are very good and the prices are not expensive. But in places like Amdo and Namtso, don't expect too much extravagance, and it's understandable that the price is a bit more expensive. About 300 yuan for a so-called standard room.
About security:
Along the way, I still feel that Tibet is very safe. Pass through many checkpoints along the way, and keep your ID card, driver's license and driving license ready for future reference.
About high anti:
This varies from person to person, but it's something that deserves attention. All the members of our group suffered from headache symptoms more or less, and Junior Brother Sha even vomited for a while. So people with weaker bodies should be cautious.
About the speed limit:
The highways in Tibet, because there are many mountain roads, many bends and slopes, and the road conditions are complicated, and considering the possible altitude sickness of the driver, the general speed limit is 70 kilometers on flat ground and 30 kilometers on mountain roads, which should be said to be reasonable. The practice of using speed limit cards is also to ensure the safety of passengers. Every traveler should deeply understand and abide by it.
【Thank you for your attention】
