foreword

Visiting the great rivers and mountains of the motherland is always the best medicine to relax your mind! In life, it is inevitable that there will be some setbacks and dissatisfaction. At this time, you need to quickly adjust your mentality. If you struggle out of this adversity, you will naturally defeat yourself and the future will be clearer; I accidentally got stuck in it, and couldn't get out no matter what, I naturally felt that my head was covered in gray, and the road ahead seemed to be gray. Faced with some difficult things, we easily fall into self-denial, and then feel that we are not capable enough, and then fall into a new round of self-denial, which repeats itself and causes great damage to our body and mind. . At this time, we must find some ways to relieve our pressure. Sometimes the pressure is relieved and the mood is broadened. Maybe we will change our way of thinking and the problem will be solved. And the best way to relax is naturally to travel! Pack your bags and go where you want to go with your loved ones! Let the great rivers and mountains of the motherland soothe the depression in your heart.

In this most refreshing autumn season, we set off for Xinjiang. From Changsha to Xinjiang, we crossed more than half of China obliquely, and also crossed different customs. On the first day, we arrived in Kashgar by flight, and then checked into the hotel directly. This time we chose Tianyuan International Hotel in Kashgar. After arriving at the hotel, I didn't arrange any itinerary. Instead, I took a bath and lay down comfortably to relieve the fatigue of the long journey.


Daolang's hometown - Markit


After breakfast, we officially started the journey. We went to Markit full of energy. From the hotel to Markit, it was about 180 kilometers one way, and it took two hours to drive.

The sculpture in front of the tourist service center is very distinctive. The "N" like a camel is not only an arch, but also an "N" representing 39 degrees north latitude. Such a design makes people have to praise "wonderful!"

Here, we will start the N39° desert adventure tour, follow the footsteps of the Swedish explorer Sven Hedin, and explore the Silk Road ruins buried by thousands of years of wind and sand. A hundred years ago, Sven Hedin first initiated activities in the hinterland of the longest axis of the Taklamakan Desert. Although it was unsuccessful, it made this area famous.

We took a desert off-road vehicle, ready to gallop. The off-road vehicle was speeding at a high speed, and the yellow sand was flying, and the raised yellow sand even crossed the vehicle body, passing the off-road vehicle in the yellow sand. The scene was extremely shocking. Having played so heartily like this, the young heroic spirit is about to come out.

After some fun, we calm down to enjoy the desert scenery. The picture in front of us is simple. The combination of blue sky and yellow sand always gives people a sense of atmosphere. It is wonderful to have an interaction with camels.

I once read Sanmao's "The Story of the Sahara", and while being moved by their love, I also yearned for the desert. Although the environment of the desert is not praised in the book, the feelings of the desert revealed are the most touching. I have never been to the Sahara Desert, but I am fortunate enough to come to the Taklamakan Desert. In this desert, we will also have our own stories.

This boundless yellow sand is a gift from nature to human beings. Under this desert, there is an ancient country that was once very prosperous, and it is a buried Silk Road site. Today, it is hard for us to imagine that these were buried in the yellow sand back then. How prosperous the transportation fortresses and commercial centers are, and how lively the scene was in this area when businessmen from various countries were busy wearing their own regional costumes. Now we can only imagine infinitely about this desert.

After lunch, follow the guide to feel the unique charm of the farmers' paintings in Markiti. "One side of water and soil nourishes one side of people", Magaiti is a major grain and cotton county in Kashgar, and a well-known Daolang culture county in the whole country. It is rich in "Daolang sheep", "Daolang dance" and "Daolang painting".

Daolang paintings, that is, farmers' paintings in Megait, were born in the 1960s. Together with Daolang Dance, Daolang Band, and Daolang Muqam, they created the "Soul of Daolang" of the Megaiti people, and condensed into the cultural brand of Megaiti Daolang. Especially "Dao Lang Peasant Painting" is more unique.

Daolang's paintings record the unique living conditions of the people in this land, and also unconsciously record the local folk culture.

Here we also participated in an interesting activity - Sahadi, which is one of the ancient traditional Uyghur national sports games. When playing, two people push the wheel to turn the wooden shaft, driving the two people at the end of the rope to rotate. We didn't dare to play after reading the introduction, but there happened to be enthusiastic local residents guiding us. After appreciating the exquisite paintings, we return to Kashgar.



Kashgar Old Town, Fragrant Concubine Garden


After breakfast, head to the old city of Kashgar. The old city is located in the center of Kashgar. Most of the houses in the old city are civil, brick and wood structures. Many traditional houses have a history of hundreds of years. It is a labyrinthine city block.

When we walked in the old city, it was as if we were in the picture scroll of Uyghur people’s life. Walking and watching, we seemed to have integrated into it. If we put on traditional Uyghur costumes, we would look like authentic Uyghur people. Guys and Uyghur girls!

The sense of history in the old city is very strong. The old city is like an elder who has been guarding the aborigines for thousands of years, protecting their innocence and simplicity, and protecting their safe and happy life in the old city. In the embrace of the city.

The blocks in the old city are criss-crossed, and the layout is also flexible and changeable. You often walk on a narrow path and turn around to see buildings with different layouts.

Although the old city is old, it reveals vitality everywhere. Various green plants stick out from the windows of the old city, climb all over the walls of the old city, and grow attached to the old city. There are even pottery flowers placed on the walls, which is very comfortable to watch. There is an old man sitting leisurely among the green plants, waving cattail fans and drinking tea, so leisurely! This is a blessing that we can have such a living state when we are old.

Now the old city has perfected tourist service facilities, improved management and operation level, tourists can enjoy a great tourist experience while feeling the charm of the old city.

The main street in the old city of Kashgar is a bazaar, which is called "Bazaar" locally. There are hat bazaars, vegetable bazaars, fruit bazaars, wooden bazaars, copper bazaars, iron bazaars, etc. In some shops, craftsmen can be seen at work.

Visitors can sit in the century-old teahouse on Wusi Tang Boyi Old Street, take a look at the Id Kah Mosque with a history of hundreds of years, and go to the Xiangfei Tomb to listen to the real Xiangfei family. Story, taste local specialties while visiting, no, we came to Xiangfei Garden.

The Xiangfei Garden is very magnificent, and the exotic buildings are presented in front of our eyes, which brings us a different visual impact. The interior is even more luxurious. The long table is filled with snacks of various scenes. The whole room is resplendent and resplendent. It is not an exaggeration to say that it is royal.

Then we watched the performance of the concubine Xiang to welcome the guests. All the women in Xinjiang are beauties, which is true. The women we saw in Xinjiang, especially those who are performing, are all beautiful. They are beautiful and amazing. So many women in Chinese costumes and smiling are performing in front of us.

The woman in white dress is the actor of Xiangfei. She covers her face with a white gauze and dances among the women in red. The Xiangfei here is almost the same as the Xiangfei played by Liu Dan in Huanzhugege. It is no wonder that the Xiangfei played by Liu Dan is a classic in the hearts of countless people. Here, we can also listen to the story of Concubine Xiang. Although there are many versions of the story of Concubine Xiang spread among the people, and the differences between the versions are quite large, if you listen to the story of Concubine Xiang in her hometown, you will not be too impressed. Outrageous. End the day's tour with a feast for the eyes and mouth.



The last place to see the sunrise in China - the Pamirs


On the fourth day, our route is Kashi - Baisha Lake - Karakuri Lake - Taxkorgan County. Although there are relatively few places to visit today and the distance is far away, every place along the way is a piece of scenery! All the scenery in Xinjiang seems to be majestic and majestic. The tall mountains and most of the clouds are completely different from the good mountains and beautiful waters in low latitudes. When you wake up in the morning, you will feel that the weather is clear, and it is naturally more enjoyable to visit in such weather. The straight road extends to the other side of the mountain, and we will start today's tour along this road.

A curved river stretches out from the grassland, which bends as one likes, and one does not know where it will bend. The river water looks shallow, and the water surface is parallel to the grassland, like a blue silk floating on the grassland. Such a wonderful scene is also rare on the grassland, it is enough to supply the water for herdsmen and livestock.

The mountains in front of me are mountains with different layers and shapes, surrounded by sand mountains and snow mountains, which is really unique. Yiduo also jokingly said: "I am a snow mountain, and you are a sand mountain, because I am a god and you are a mountain!" Although I was stunned for a few seconds before I realized it, I was still laughed happily. Seeing Yiduo laughing unscrupulously like a child until she couldn't straighten her waist, I knew it was the right time to come here.

When we arrived at the foot of the mountain, the two of us stood under the majestic peak and looked very small. Looking up, we couldn't see the top of the mountain. Looking into the distance, there were mountains and clouds everywhere. The mountains were too high, and some of them were covered by white clouds. We also overcame the limitation of the viewing angle, adjusted the direction and position, and tried to shoot as large a picture as possible.

Arrive at Bulunkou Baisha Lake along G314. The water of the Muztagh Glacier formed this lake at the mouth of Bulun. The white sand was exposed in the cold season when the water level dropped, and was blown up the hillside by strong winds. After thousands of years, it formed a spectacle of gathering sand into mountains. Baisha Mountain, where Baisha Lake is nestled, was formed due to the fall of dust from the surrounding mountains.

The clouds floated randomly in the sky, a little ethereal, and Yiduo and I stood by the lake, wearing sunglasses and looking out. The photos we took standing by the lake and in front of the snow-capped mountains have a sense of déjà vu from the oriental camel models wearing down jackets in polar regions. We picked up small stones by the lake and threw them into the lake, naively comparing who threw them farther, but because the lake was not calm, the splash of the stones disappeared quickly.

One felt a little cold at this time, and she wore a fluffy scarf and a hat, which fit the temperament of the snow-capped mountains behind her. The one in front of the snow-capped mountains was more holy. I was fascinated by such a flower, The eyes hardly moved away from Yiduo's body, no snow mountain or lake could compare to Yiduo's smile.

Baisha Lake is even clearer than a mirror. No matter from which angle you look at it, you can always see the harmonious combination of snow mountains, sand mountains, blue sky and white clouds in the reflection of Baisha Lake. The white ones are the snow mountains, and the darker ones are the The sandy mountains, the combination of multiple colors, and the reflection of the lake surface enrich the whole picture.

After Bulunkou, we arrived at Karakul Lake (2,300 meters above sea level) at the foot of Muztag Peak, the father of the iceberg. air of mystery. And this mysterious lake also has mysterious legends. For thousands of years, Kakuri Lake has nestled peacefully under the snow peak, just like a tender woman nestling in the arms of a hero, never to be separated.

Usually, the lake water is calm, almost pure without a trace of dust, which makes people feel that it will always be so gentle. When it rains, the lake water immediately becomes dark and majestic, changing its usual tenderness.

Appreciating the scenery of the lake and mountains, Yiduo and I stood on the rock and looked into the distance. Looking at the beautiful scenery, I suddenly remembered the scene when I first met Yiduo. love words. Yiduo happily shared with me when she saw the happy place, with her big face sticking to her small face, it was a lot of fun.

If you chat with the local herdsmen, they will squint their eyes and tell you with a pipe in their mouth: This Kakuri Lake is the vanity mirror of the two peaks! At night, young men and women from Kirgiz come to the lakeside, light bonfires, grill meat skewers, and sing and dance with tourists, creating a lively and peaceful atmosphere. Some people say that among the fifty-six ethnic groups in China, fifty-five ethnic groups sing and dance when they are happy after drinking, and only the Han people talk a lot when they are happy after drinking. This is quite interesting.

Kakuri Lake has abundant water and grass, and there are flocks of cattle and sheep. Kirgiz herdsmen have lived here for generations. This grassland and this lake are their reliance.

The majestic mountain in front of us is the father of the iceberg - Muztagh Peak, which is 7509 meters above sea level. Muztagh Peak is round, shaped like a steamed bun, and covered with snow all the year round. It seems that this old father is a kind and round old father. There is no shortage of ancient love legends on the ancient Muztagh Peak. There are three versions of the love legend on Muztagh Peak alone.

We walked idly holding hands, seeing the majesty of the snow peaks, admiring the cleanness of the lake, and imagining infinitely in front of the white clouds. The weather was a bit cool, but our hearts were hot with each other. We picked up the "Love in Xinjiang" brand, I think these four words are already a good summary.



Ancient Stone City - Taxkorgan


In the early morning, under the reflection of the golden grass beach, the sunrise of the stone city is ushered in. The ancient ruined walls and the quiet golden grass beach inevitably make people feel desolate. Give the city the light of hope.

Stone City is an ancient city on the ancient Silk Road. The castle was built on a high hill with extremely dangerous terrain. This is why Stone City was not buried under the vast yellow sand. The city built by the ancients using various architectural principles and military theories is really shocking. The residual height of the city wall is six meters, which is not only conducive to resisting foreign enemies, but also convenient for combat, giving full play to the practical function of the stone city. Today, although Stone City is no longer there, its remains are the best witness to history.

Although the stone city we saw was in ruins, looking at the scale of these stones and the distribution of these ruins, it is not difficult to imagine how prosperous and brilliant it used to be. Looking at the scene in front of me like a blockbuster movie, I felt I can't help but think of the scene after the war described by the blind poet Homer in "Homer's Epic". The stones here are unevenly distributed, and the traces of wind and sand have been carved on them for thousands of years.

Autumn has already entered, and the grass in high-altitude areas is almost all yellow, but in Jincaotan, we can see the scene of alternating yellow and green. Among the golden yellow, the green produced by the water source is even more precious. Here, you can see different kinds of camels, but I think the white camels are particularly handsome.

There are grass and water. Because of this, Jincao Beach not only has high ornamental value, but also has very important practical value. The area with abundant water and grass is naturally welcomed by herdsmen. Herdsmen rely on grazing. If there were more areas with rich water and grass like Jincaotan, the burden on herdsmen would be reduced a lot.

The beauty of several scenic spots has been reflected in our minds, and we left with satisfaction. On the way back to the original road, we still have more to say. The car drove faster, and the scenery outside the window flashed past our eyes, creating an illusion that the scenery waved goodbye to us, and Yiduo lay by the window nostalgicly reminiscing about these beautiful scenery.

Standing in the distance and looking at the top of the mountain, I feel that the clouds are covering the top of the mountain, and I am in close contact with the top of the mountain. Maybe the mountain is too high, or maybe the clouds are too low. I always feel that the clouds are very close to us, and the mountains are also very close to us. They are palpable and palpable. I also fooled Yiduo who heard me that she could really touch the clouds, but because my expression was too sincere, I also confused Yiduo.

Since the time is not so fast, we still have the opportunity to enjoy the nearby scenery, but we have visited the whole picture of Xinjiang before, so there is no need to hurry up and visit something at this moment. We just walked around and chatted casually. After eating some Xinjiang special snacks and feeling the enthusiasm of the herdsmen, I packed my bags and prepared to leave. Another trip is over, and we are getting ready for the next trip. Savor it carefully, this Xinjiang tour can be called a very complete trip, covering many different scenery throughout the whole process, opening the desert, Gobi, lakes, forests, pastoral roads, and grasslands. Xinjiang’s all-terrain off-road experience is very One cool word can sum it up!



write at the end


I really like old things, old things, old buildings, and old people. Not only do I like their tranquility and serenity, but I also appreciate the heavy sense of history that they have accumulated after experiencing wind and rain. I like to explore this ancient. In fact, this is also like life. We will always find that some people who have experienced strong winds and waves show a particularly peaceful form when they grow old. This is not because time has worn away their vigor, but because their mentality has changed. The old people often say that "the ordinary is the truth", and it is not advocating to live an ordinary life for a lifetime, but to return to simplicity and return to the ordinary after experiencing many things, but it is precisely because they have experienced that they will show unique temperament. Today, these ancient cities in Xinjiang are no longer prosperous, some are left in ruins, some have long been buried in the yellow sand, and are forever silent under the vast yellow sand, but they are important hubs on the ancient Silk Road after all. The brilliance and their contributions will never be extinguished by yellow sand or time. Now that we are launching the new "Belt and Road", these ancient cities are likely to be revitalized and make new contributions. And in the Taklamakan Desert, we also shed the ambition and pride of youth.

It is rare to be presumptuous in life, galloping recklessly in the vast yellow sand, letting the yellow sand splash over the car body, such presumptuousness is really rare! There is a popular saying on the Internet recently: "According to our customs in the Central Plains, I should go back to the desert with you." Think about how wonderful it is for a girl from the Central Plains to live in the desert. If you love someone, please take her to travel to the place you yearn for, and you will naturally gain a lot.



Precautions

1. Taxkorgan County, Xinjiang belongs to the cold temperate zone and arid climate zone. The temperature difference between morning and evening is large, reaching about 10 degrees. You must bring clothes such as coats and sweaters. Pay attention to adding and subtracting clothes in the morning and evening to prevent catching cold.

2. The climate in southern Xinjiang is dry. Photographers should prepare moisturizing skin care products and a hot water bottle for use when getting up early and returning late for shooting.

3. There is a two-hour time difference in the inland cities of Xinjiang. The sunrise and sunset times of Kashgar in autumn are 8:00 and 21:00 respectively. After entering the mountainous area, this time will be delayed accordingly. It is only for reference.

4. Xinjiang has a vast territory, and the distance between the shooting spots is relatively long, so the driving time is relatively long. In many situations during filming activities, the photographer must get out of the car and walk. Therefore, while paying attention to safety, a pair of suitable shoes is particularly important.

5. The unit of measurement in Xinjiang people's daily life is kilograms. Xinjiang's local passenger civil aviation and railways have embargoed regulations on Uyghur ethnic handicrafts such as knives.