I always believe that the holy sunshine of Lijiang illuminates every corner of everyone's life, ignites the passion of life, and relieves an impetuous soul.
No matter where you come from, Lijiang will always be your second home. Lashihai. 10 o'clock in the morning.
On the way to Shangri-La, I hurried past the mountains of Lashihai, and the eagle circling in the sky freely shuttled among the clouds.
Looking at the Jinsha River from a distance, the twilight is clearly visible, and you can still see the majestic and winding.
This is Tiger Leaping Gorge, which must be passed through in the trip to Shangri-La. We went to Zhonghu Leaping Gorge, which is famous for its steep terrain, fast-flowing water, and majestic momentum. Looking from a distance, the water flows in the mountains and valleys, with white waves.
After two hours of trekking, I finally descended from the top of the mountain to the side of the mountain stream. The road was miserable, full of rocks and sand, uneven and slippery. Vigorous exercise on the plateau is quite painful, with shortness of breath, and it seems that there is not enough air, and everyone is gasping for breath.
This is built by a local resident surnamed Zhang at his own expense. It is called "Mr. Zhang Xiaolu". Everyone charges a fee. The nearby inns and water sellers are all relatives of Mr. Zhang. However, this road is really built on top of natural dangers, and every inch of it has been devoted to taking risks. It is so difficult to walk on it, and it was even more difficult when it was built. So, hooray for understanding! Although it is the dry season in winter, the sound of rumbling water is still very powerful. The color is also quite a beautiful green, but unfortunately the camera can't portray this other color realistically enough. When going up the mountain, I followed the guide to choose a shortcut, so I don't have to go back along the road to climb the rough rocks. But this is a "brave ladder", which is fixed on the cliff by only a few iron bars, paved with a few narrow wooden boards, almost straight up and down, and divided into three sections. After going up, you can go directly to the top of the mountain. Halfway through the climb, my arms felt sore and weak, but there was no turning back on this road, so I had to hold on to the brave climb up. OK! success! Leaving the Tiger Leaping Gorge with the rumbling water, apart from the majestic mountains and mountains, there is only one word "tired" in my memory! Ha, I only blame myself for not strengthening my exercise. Get on the bus to Shangri-La and continue the journey. The tour guide reminded us not to sleep no matter how tired we are, because our physique is not suitable for ascending from the plains to the plateau, and we will feel strong headaches and dizziness. destination.
Shangri-la. 17:00.
The streets of Moonlight Ancient City are somewhat similar to Lijiang Ancient City, except that it is more peaceful and far-reaching, and the air is cooler and more thorough. Every breath is cold to the chest. The tour guide was explaining the long legends of Moonlight Ancient City and Shangri-La to us, and suddenly the puppy next to him was also fascinated. Shangri-La is already a Tibetan area, and murals and scriptures of Tibetan Buddhism can be seen everywhere. Each picture has a long legend and contains profound truths, which are the true meaning of teaching people to be good. This one is to teach people to respect the old, love the young, and live in peace.
Through the layers of eaves, one can see the world's largest prayer wheel standing on the hillside of the Great Buddha Temple. The dazzling gold is so bright and eye-catching in the old buildings.
The decoration of the houses of the residents here is more ethnic, and the gorgeous carvings at the door attract us to stop and watch.
The intersection in the middle of the street. It was almost dusk, the sky was still bright, and tourists in twos and threes surrounded the White Pagoda to rest. A coffee and tea bar built on the hillside. Although the weather is cold, it still has a simple and elegant atmosphere. Mani stacks in front of local residents. Each piece is engraved with a wish, and it is believed that devout prayers will eventually come true. Standing under the largest prayer wheel in the world, everyone looks so small, but the wish in their hearts is very big. The prayer wheel is 21 meters high and weighs 60 tons. The body of the barrel is gold-plated pure copper. On the wall of the barrel are high-relief sculptures of Manjusri, Samantabhadra, Avalokitesvara, and Ksitigarbha. The lower layer is the eight treasures of Buddhism: dharma snails, prayer wheels, precious umbrellas, hundred covers, lotus flowers, treasure vases, goldfish, and long pans. There are mantras, 1.24 million six-character mantras and 16 tons of various Buddhist treasures hidden in the tube. A group of more than a dozen of us turned clockwise three times, praying for the safety of the country and the people.
The long-famous yak hot pot. What a big pot, yak meat is more chewy and chewy than ordinary beef, and the beef tastes more fragrant and full. As soon as the pot was opened, the aroma was overflowing, it was hot and spicy, and there were a lot of fresh vegetables cooked in the pot. Although it is on a plateau, it is very rich in materials, vegetables and food, and life is rich.
But I still suddenly miss the dreamer salmon in Huama Street in the ancient city. The fresh and tender feeling is still unforgettable. What should I do? However, I really want to go back to Huama Street in the ancient city and tell the boss to open a dreamer salmon restaurant in Shangri-La.
Songzanlin Temple. 10 o'clock in the morning.
The majestic and solemn complex of buildings stands on the mountain. This is one of the thirteen forests in the Tibetan area built by Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty and the fifth Dalai Lama. The famous big monastery - Gadan Songzanlin Monastery. Because its exterior layout resembles the Potala Palace, it is also known as the "Little Potala Palace". During the Yongzheng period of the Qing Dynasty, it was also named "Guihua Temple". Under the pure sky, the temple is more majestic and magnificent, and the soul gradually becomes calm and serene.
The exquisite paintings with bright colors make the building more spiritual, auspicious, peaceful and full of vitality.
Ramyangcuo Lake at the foot of Songzanlin Monastery. The small island in the center of the lake is regarded as sacred and inviolable, and it cannot be boarded casually. Manidui on the island, year after year, quietly guards the waters alone, facing the temple far away.
The victory banner on the roof of the main entrance of Songzanlin Temple symbolizes the victory of cultivation and is one of the eight auspicious treasures of the Tibetan people. In the sun, the golden light is shining, dazzling and beautiful. On the way back to Lijiang. 4 pm.
The bus was running on the mountain road. After two days of bumps and trekking, most of the people on the bus were already drowsy. Only I was still reluctant to part with this magical land and went back to my hometown. All beauty will become memory, let me keep this deep nostalgia in front of my eyes forever.
Lijiang. 10 o'clock in the morning.
Returning from the trip to Shangri-La, I returned to the warm and comfortable embrace of the ancient city. Sitting in the room and sipping coffee leisurely, you can see the snow-capped mountains in the distance through the window. The thin clouds drift away like mist, and the worldly troubles also go away, leaving only a tranquility in your heart. , leave the pressure and burden of the hustle and bustle of city life forever, even if it is to escape, at least you can live again in this life. Hey, that's right, Dreamer Salmon Restaurant, here I come again~ Gucheng Guxiang. 2 p.m.
This time is the warmest time of the day, even during the Spring Festival, the temperature can reach 15 degrees. Thick cotton-padded clothes cannot be worn here, so remember to bring a thin coat even if you travel here in winter.
Detours between these small courtyards and ancient streets, walking slowly, catching the melodious singing from the small shop in my ears, and my eyes are full of comfortable colors, gurgling water, slight fragrance of flowers, comfortable air, idle Mood, comfortable environment, such an afternoon is the greatest happiness in life.
The most beautiful corner of Lijiang in memory.
From this moment on, a touch of melancholy and deep nostalgia have quietly permeated. To leave, how can the reluctance in my heart be expressed by a word of missing. Many people say that coming here seems to have suddenly found their own destination, and I am no different. Maybe one day in the future I will come here again and stay forever. The longer I leave Lijiang, the more I miss that peace and tranquility, until I can't get rid of it, entangled with the hustle and bustle of the city.
Maybe Lijiang in reality is not a pure land, and it will be assimilated by commercial atmosphere and tourists. But deep in my memory, what I will never forget is a kind of peace and comfort that I have been looking for for a long time. In such a small town, only whispers are worthy of the agility and gentleness here, and only a calm and peaceful mood can understand the real life. Perhaps life is more important than being alive. In a limited life, a hard-to-find tranquility is the whole truth.
