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Have you ever had a persistent thought that has been hidden in your heart?
Are you still looking forward to a trip that is a little different from others?
Is there another place that you want to go again?
Apart from Tibet, Meili Snow Mountain is really a belief in my heart. It is the regret that I did not see the snow mountain when I went to Meili that year, and it is also the heart that I did not see Meili after waiting for 3 days when the water was cut off at Feilai Temple. Done. This time, I went to Meili Snow Mountain again with the mentality of giving it a try. If you don’t see it again, then go again in three years. After all, the legend of Meili Snow Mountain can only be seen by those who are destined. If there is no expectation, there will be no great disappointment, but when it is realized, the sense of happiness and satisfaction is really indescribable in words. If you haven't seen the blue sky and daytime for a long time, then come to Shangri-La to touch the white clouds!
When watching the sun rise slowly and shine on the snow-capped mountains, the top of Kawagebo Peak slowly turns golden. In just a moment, the whole mountain turns golden, shocking from the eyes to the soul. .
It's not that the scenery is not beautiful enough, but that the chosen season is incorrect. In Shangri-La, a place with four distinct seasons, every place has the most beautiful season!
The ancient city of Lijiang in the early morning is the biggest surprise of this trip. There is no need for crowded crowds or loud noises. I just want to stroll quietly on the stone roads of the ancient city.
Another satisfaction beyond a successful journey is to stand on the roof of the inn and watch the rainbow rise and disappear. No other words are needed, just waiting quietly.
Yunnan, a place that has been to more than three times, has surprises, touches, satisfaction, and of course bad experiences, but it is also a place that is willing to go again and again. After all, there are still many places to be unlocked. Although this trip is only for I visited two cities, but the itinerary was quite full, because there was no direct flight to Shangri-La in my city, but after looking at the air ticket to Lijiang, which was less than 500 yuan, I decided to buy a ticket to Lijiang, which happened to be available at Lijiang basks in the sun for a few days, if you don’t catch up with the schedule, slow down, slow down and slow down, why not a pleasant journey?
About the itinerary
This trip added up to 8 days. In fact, most of the time was spent on the road. I stayed in Lijiang for three nights, two nights near the ancient city, and one night to Shuhe Ancient Town. After all, I came here So many times in Lijiang, Shuhe has never lived in it. They all say that the ancient town of Shuhe is more comfortable than the ancient city. It feels completely different to live in the ancient city for one night. I have lived in the ancient city before, and this time I also tried to live there Near the ancient city, but really don’t live near the inn I live in (Beimen Street Yuhe Shopping Center Alley), you have to climb a long slope, you can’t breathe, and some inns in that alley are written as Guanjing Inn, but In fact, there are really not many complete views of the ancient city. My hotel named Dashuiche Orchid Inn Viewing Inn is like this. I can’t see half of the ancient city’s scenery even if I climb to the top floor. But the online score is very high, and the distance is written The big waterwheel is very close. In fact, it takes at least 10-15 minutes to walk. The main thing is that people who climb up the slope can't bear it. The hotel booked in advance cannot be refunded, and I feel tired every day when I go out.
I stayed in Shangri-La for five days. In fact, if time permits, Shangri-La can stay for two more days. I really can’t enjoy that kind of fun if I don’t plan to go to Yunnan for more than 7 days. Although it’s 8 days, it’s a 7-day trip. details as follows:
DAY1,
Nanning→Lijiang (airplane), arrived late at night, staying near the ancient city of Lijiang
DAY2,
Sleep until you wake up naturally → go out for food → bask in the sun at the inn → wander around the ancient city of Lijiang at night
DAY3,
7:30 Go to Heilongtan→Tour the ancient city of Lijiang in the early morning
11:00 Cross the bridge rice noodle → pack your luggage → go to Shuhe Ancient Town
13:00 Arrive at Lijiang Huatian Yueshe Inn Wuyue Branch→Check in
14:30 Head to Baisha Ancient Town
17:30 Return to Shuhe Ancient Town → Rest at the tea shop, listen to music and have dinner
20:30 Enjoy the night view from the ancient town and return to the inn
DAY4,
9:00 Enjoy the breakfast at the inn → turn to the Shuhe Ancient Town in the early morning and watch the old woman dance the Naxi dance
12:00 Depart from Lijiang Express Bus Terminal
13:00 Take the bus to Shangri-La
Arrive at Shangri-La at 17:30 → pick up the car by the butler at the Laoxie Chariot and Horse Station
18:00 Check in at Laoxie Station→Watch the sunset over Napa Sea
DAY4,
10:30 Drive to Feilai Temple
16:30 Arrive at Feilai Temple → check in Zangjiwang Business Hotel
18:00 Meili Snow Mountain Sunset
DAY5,
6:30 Enter the viewing platform of Feilai Temple
7:10 Sunrise at Meili Snow Mountain, Sunshine Jinshan
9:00 Return to Shangri-La by car (the whole journey is either landslide or landslide, serious traffic jam)
16:30 Arrive at Shangri-La→Check in Ziwei Hotel
19:30 Dukezong Ancient City→Watch Guozhuang
DAY6,
9:00 Hotel buffet → Moonlight Plaza → Guishan Park
15:00 Songzanlin Temple
DAY7,
8:30 Pudacuo National Forest Park→Tibetan stove charcoal hot pot barbecue→back to Lijiang
22:00 Take the train Lijiang→Kunming
DAY8,
8:00 Kunming→Nanning (train)
about traffic
1. Lijiang plane and train. Cars are extremely convenient. Now Kunming and Dali have been opened by train. I heard that Lijiang will also open trains at the end of this year. We will wait for the announcement.
2. There is no train in Shangri-La. The two main modes of transportation are by plane and car. Of course, you can also drive by yourself, but this is a minority after all. If there is no direct flight to Shangri-La in your city, you can check whether there is one Direct flight to Lijiang, then transfer to Shangri-La, or fly to Kunming, then transfer to Shangri-La in Kunming;
【airplane】
1. There are relatively few flights at Lijiang Airport in the off-season. The airport bus costs 20 yuan to Lantian Hotel. However, due to the small number of flights, the airport bus has to be full and the waiting time is relatively long. Sometimes it takes more than 40 minutes. Take a taxi to It costs 110 yuan to pay the meter in the ancient city. In fact, it is very cost-effective to join a few people. Otherwise, after getting off the airport bus, you still need to take a taxi to the ancient city, or make an appointment to pick up the hotel. The fee during the day and night does not exceed 100 yuan, which is more cost-effective;
2. If you want to check the flight of Shangri-La from the Internet, you must enter "Diqing Airport" to find it. Shangri-La's airport is very small and very close to the city. Few people are willing to use a meter when taking a taxi from the airport to the ancient city. But a car is at most 30 yuan. If you use the Internet software to hail a taxi (you know the name of the software), it basically only costs about 10 yuan;
【car】
Road is the main mode of transportation to enter Shangri-La. Due to the distance between Shangri-La and various scenic spots, the departure time of the shuttle bus often changes due to weather, road conditions and other reasons. At this time, you can pay attention to the official account of the bus station (Diqing Transportation Group in Yunnan), and you can check the various schedules on it. You can also buy bus tickets directly. If there is a change in the itinerary, you can also apply for a refund directly on it;
Take the bus from Lijiang to Shangri-La to Lijiang Express Bus Station, there are six buses at 8:20, 9:30, 10:30, 13:00, 14:30, and 15:30. Basically, you need to take 4 buses from Lijiang to Shangri-La Half an hour, and three and a half hours is enough for Shangri-La to return to Lijiang. The main reason is to pick up passengers along the way to Shangri-La, stop and go.
【Traffic in the city】
1. There are many online car-hailing companies in Lijiang, and the starting price is only 8 yuan. It is easy to get a taxi in the off-season.
2. As mentioned above, taxis in Shangri-La are basically not metered. At this time, you only need to use the Internet software to take a taxi to save a lot. If you can drive by yourself, it is recommended to rent a car. The price is very favorable, and the price of chartered cars will be relatively expensive. Some. There are buses to several scenic spots near Shangri-La.
travel tips
1. Shangri-La Airport is very close to the city, and drones are not allowed to fly, so it is basically not necessary to use drones to go to Shangri-La;
2. The temperature difference in Shangri-La is very large. You need to wear a down jacket in the morning and evening. When there is sunshine during the day, short sleeves or a thin coat are enough;
3. The weather in Shangri-La this season is like a lovelorn. The blue sky and white clouds are suddenly stormy. It is necessary to prepare an umbrella in the bag;
4. The altitude of Shangri-La is about 3300, some people will have some high reaction, do not take a shower or shampoo on the day of arrival, do not run or jump, basically rest for a day and you will get better;
5. Whether it is Lijiang Old Town or Shangri-La Old Town, there are stone roads, girls try not to wear high heels!
6. Even if it is not winter, it is very dry. Remember to bring hand cream, sunscreen, and skin care.
about me
I have the right to speak about accommodation. The previous few times I came to Lijiang, I lived in the ancient city of Lijiang, and I also lived near Heilongtan Park. This time I stayed outside the ancient city for two nights. The specifics are also mentioned above. Only after comparison can I understand , Shuhe Ancient Town is really comfortable. And the inn I chose was also the most comfortable night I slept in Lijiang for three nights. It is the May Branch of Lijiang Huatian Yueshe Inn.
Huatian Yueshe, waiting for May, just hearing the name of the store is already very romantic. When I first chose the inn, I was very clear about what I wanted. First of all, the inn cannot be located in the very center of the ancient town. It will be quite tiring to carry luggage through the entire ancient town, and most of the inns in the center of the ancient town will be noisy. The second is to try to choose an inn that is relatively close to the parking lot, so that you can take a taxi directly to the parking lot near the inn. Third It's the edge of the eye, and I fell in love with it at first sight.
When I saw the Wuyue Inn of Lijiang Huatian Yueshe Inn for the first time, I was attracted by the pictures. The comments said that it was very close to the parking lot. I even called the front desk to inquire about the specific location. It turned out that I only needed to take a taxi to Songyun parking lot, and then call the inn, there will be a housekeeper waiting in the parking lot and leading the way to help carry the luggage to the inn. If you just walk from the Songyun parking lot to the inn for about 3 minutes, you can reach it in about 5 minutes with luggage.
Walked through the yard of the inn to the front desk, checked in quickly, and the butler also moved the luggage to the room. It was super considerate. Although the inn only has 9 rooms, it is very unique. In Shuhe, an ancient town where every inch of land is expensive, Huatian Yueshe Inn is really not stingy, and it pays great attention to the layout and decoration of the room.
The sliding door used in the room has a feeling of being in a courtyard. It is said to be retro but with a modern style. I have stayed in so many hotels and inns. This is the only one that uses a hanging head lock, and it is very delicate and has a sense of age. Absolutely, every time I go out and lock the door with a lock, I have a feeling of going back to my childhood, especially when I hear the crisp "answer", which hits the bottom of my heart.
I fell in love with this room at first sight after entering the room. The right side is a tatami mat, where you can chat, watch dramas, and make tea. There is no place to put things. We all know that when girls go out, a lot of skin care products, cosmetics, and face washes need to be placed on the sink in the bathroom. There is no need to worry about it in Huatian Yueshe. What about the vacancy?
I like the starry sky room on the second floor. Although it was raining the day I went there, I could see a beam of light shining from the roof glass onto the bed as soon as I looked up during the day. As long as I lay on the bed, I could feel the warm sunshine in the room, which was also full Happiness, and you can sleep peacefully until dawn by closing the curtains on the roof before going to bed at night. There is also a small balcony in the room. The most comfortable thing in Lijiang is just basking in the sun and dazed.
Most of the inns in Lijiang do not have air-conditioning, and the prices of inns with air-conditioning will be high, but what surprised me most is that Huatian Yueshe Inn actually uses floor heating. The temperature is low, and you can fall asleep instantly when you lie on the bed. After all, there is really zero noise.
The front desk is the restaurant, coffee shop, and wine bar. The dining time is from 8:00 to 10:30 every day. The daily breakfast is bought and cooked on the spot, so there is no need to worry. If you get up late, what should you do if the breakfast is cold? Don’t worry. Just sleep until you wake up naturally, and when you go downstairs, the aunt will always offer a freshly baked breakfast, or a bowl of authentic Yunnan rice noodles, or a simple Western-style breakfast, which tastes better than some restaurants outside.
The layout of the room is my favorite, but there is another place I am very tempted, that is the tea room, the innkeeper has good tea, and there must be good tea to welcome you when you come to the inn. Of course, when you come to Yunnan, you must taste Yunnan. Pu'er, listening to the sound of rain outside the house, sipping a cup of tea, full of fragrance, and suddenly the sound of horseshoes came to the ears, which is a wonderful sound. In this occasional rainy time, the tea room is to enjoy the slow time.
If you don't like tea, then take a book and read on the sofa lazily. The morning sun is so good that it shines on the sofa through the window. Here, you will never feel a little If possible, I would like to make an appointment with three or five close friends next time to enjoy the slow life of Huatian Yueshe and the soft time of Shuhe.
Turn left at the gate of the inn, and you can reach Sifang Street in 5 minutes. In fact, compared to the central location of Sifang Street, I prefer the alleys near the inn. There are countless people who come to this alley to shoot wedding dresses, and I like to get lost in the alleys. Why not a joy of traveling?
One of the most beautiful snow mountains in the world, Meili Snow Mountain
The first time I met Meili was only because of a photo of Rizhao Jinshan. One day someone told me that he read an article, the top 10 most beautiful hiking routes in China, one of which was about Meili’s hiking Yubeng. At that time, Ben went to Tibet After seeing one snow mountain after another, none of the snow mountains shocked the bottom of my heart at a glance, but when we saw Meili, we quickly packed our luggage and played all the way from Kunming to Shangri-La, and the first time we hiked in winter. Snow, someone wearing a pair of non-slip shoes is enough to toss, and the scene is still vivid in my mind.
Although we saw the Rizhao Jinshan in Meili in Yubeng, what we saw was not a panoramic view after all. When we returned to Feilai Temple and waited for three days, we still did not see the panoramic view of Meili. It is impossible to say that we are not sorry, but compared People who have never seen Meili's face are much luckier, and they agreed to come again when they have holidays in the future. Later, a certain person was always busy with work and had no holidays, so he was put on hold for three years.
Just a few days ago, a girl in the circle of friends told me, watermelon, let’s go to Shangri-La to lie down on the grassland for a few days. I thought to myself, Shangri-La still has grasslands. Shangri-La came in winter that year, and the Napa Sea turned around. There is only snow and dead grass in the circle, so my impression of Napa Sea has been stuck in that year. She said yes, I lived in Napa Sea for 3 days a few years ago, and it was also September. The scenery is beautiful and very comfortable. . I searched for the pictures of Napa Sea again, and found that Napa Sea in autumn is really different. There is a direct flight from Chongqing to Shangri-La, so she booked a direct flight, and I have to transfer to Lijiang anyway, so why not go ahead? After going to Lijiang for a few days, we have this itinerary.
You may not have been to Meili Snow Mountain, but you must have seen photos of "Rizhao Jinshan", which is a rare scenic spot that many people dream of. Some people can wait for a month at Feilai Temple in order to see the golden mountain in the sunshine. There are 13 peaks in Meili Snow Mountain with an average altitude of more than 6,000 meters, which are called "Prince Thirteen Peaks". The main peak, Kawagebo, is as high as 6,740 meters above sea level. It is a pyramid-shaped snow mountain, which means "God of Snow Mountain" in Tibetan. One of the most beautiful snow mountains.
The charm of Meili Snow Mountain lies in its holiness and sanctity. She is a holy place for pilgrimage of Tibetan Buddhism, ranking first among the eight sacred mountains in Tibetan areas, and it is also the virgin peak that no one has climbed yet. And in 2000, Kawabog Peak has been clearly stipulated that climbing is never allowed!
The girl’s friend rented a car in Shangri-La, and basically traveled around Shangri-La. It doesn’t make much sense to stay in the ancient city of Shangri-La. It’s just two days before he returns the car, so why not drive to Feilai Temple Woolen cloth? It is much more convenient than taking a car to Deqin and then transfer to Feilai Temple. Moreover, it is much more convenient to go to Deqin by car now than in 2015. The tunnel of Baima Snow Mountain has been opened to traffic, and there is no need to climb Yakou. It takes about 3 and a half hours to arrive.
After arriving in Deqin, if there are many people going to Feilai Temple, you can ask the master to drive the car to Feilai Temple again, and add a few dollars. If there are few people, you have to take a taxi to Feilai Temple by yourself. There are supermarkets in Deqin County. If you have to go on foot For Yubeng's children's shoes, you can directly prepare enough dry food in Deqin County to go to Feilai Temple. The price of Feilai Temple is slightly higher than that in the county.
In autumn and winter, you don’t need to book a room online in advance when you come to Feilai Temple. The hotels and inns along the 214 National Highway are the best places to view the Meili Snow Mountain. You only need to watch the panorama from the balcony or the roof, and you don’t need to buy a ticket to enter the observation deck of Feilai Temple. Most of the online price of 200 hotels can basically be lived in, unless it is the kind of hotel with floor heating and independent water heaters, although you can bargain, it is actually not much money. Remember, you must remember When you are looking for an inn, don’t stay in a room that feels extremely cold when you first enter the room. It will be very cold even if there is an air conditioner. The temperature difference at night is too great. It will be freezing when you walk in during the day, and it will be freezing cold at night. Try not to find a room on the inside, that is, a room without a view. If you must live, then live in a room on the top floor without a view. After all, the sun on the top floor is shining all day, and it will not be so cold compared to the rooms below.
The Feilai Temple viewing platform can be entered or not. As long as you can see the panoramic view of Meili from the hotel platform, you basically don’t need to buy a ticket to enter the viewing platform. This time I mainly want to take some photos of the foreground of the White Tower. Tickets can also be booked online. On-site tickets are 60 yuan/person, online tickets are 50 yuan/person, and tickets can be checked at the door.
What you see with your own eyes is the shock. When the sun shines on the main peak of Kawagebo from the other side of the mountain, first a little bit of the mountain peak turns golden, and the whole mountain turns golden in a flash. The exclamation sounded in my ears, the shock that reached the bottom of my heart at that moment, there was a kind of passionate impulse, they all said that the most beautiful scenery in the world can only be seen with my own eyes, and it is difficult to freeze it. Present the most beautiful moment.
The best time to see Meili Snow Mountain is from October to May every year. Although the summer vacation is the peak season, it is also the rainy season. It is almost impossible to see Meili Snow Mountain. After the end of October, the weather is clear, the air is clean, and the transparency is high. You can often see the main peak .
Thanks to the blessing of the god of luck, I have also fulfilled a dream, the obsession that I have kept in my heart all the time for three years, and I will continue to move forward, take the journey I want to take, go to the place I want to go, and see The snow mountains I want to see!
A paradise on earth away from the hustle and bustle, Napa Sea
When it comes to tourism in Yunnan, I really think Shangri-La is a very magical place. When it comes to tourism in Shangri-La, everyone’s first reaction is the ancient city, then Pudacuo, Songzanlin Temple. In fact, there is a grassland in Shangri-La, which is the Napa Sea. . Napa Lake is the collective name for the largest grassland and nature reserve in Shangri-La. This reserve is very large and includes the Yila Grassland and Cuoge Grassland.
If I didn’t see it with my own eyes, I wouldn’t believe that this is the Napa Sea I saw a few years ago. I still remember the first time I saw Napa Sea. I was very disappointed. I don’t think it will happen in the future Come again, but this time I went again to see a completely different landscape. Sure enough, where the seasons are distinct, you still have to choose the right season! Finding a grassland in a remote place, lying down, and doing nothing is the most pleasant thing!
In fact, Napa Lake is only a few kilometers away from the center of Shangri-La, but people tend to forget this grassland, and the seasonal scenery of this grassland is particularly obvious. There is basically nothing to see in winter and spring. After the grass on the grassland has snowed, There is basically only a bare piece of land left, causing tourists in winter and spring to directly ignore the Napa Sea.
It is said that late spring and early summer are the most beautiful moments on the grassland. Every year in May and June, hundreds of flowers are in full bloom, and the grass on the grassland grows lush green. But it is not the peak season of Shangri-La at this time, so only a small number of people can see the true face of this grassland.
Another most beautiful season is autumn. Every year at the end of September and October is the most beautiful time on the grassland. At this time, the chamaejasma flowers on the grassland are blooming brightly, and the red clumps add a lot of scenery to the grassland. After the rainy season in July and August, the lake water of Napa Sea and the grassland perfectly blend together.
Napa Sea does not charge tickets. You can drive around the lake, or ride an electric car around the lake, or you can take the No. 12 bus around the lake. If you recommend an electric car to go around the lake, you can do it yourself and be free. Some areas are developed by private companies. Tickets are required for venues where horseback riding and archery and other activities are available.
Napa Lake is a seasonal lake on the plateau. In late summer and early autumn, the rain falls frequently, and the lake surface increases. From late autumn to the next summer and autumn, the lake water falls. Napahai is called "Napacuo" in Tibetan, which means "the lake behind the forest" in Chinese, and it is connected with Yila Grassland.
However, due to the heavy rain this year, some places have been submerged, and some roads in the Napa Sea cannot go forward, so this time we can only regret to miss the lake, but even if we just look at the grassland at the entrance of the inn, the mood is vast.
I originally planned to stay in Napahai to watch the cattle and sheep for a few days after all the trips were over, but the plan could not keep up with the changes. Fortunately, I rushed to Napahai on the first day of arriving in Shangri-La. I lived on the edge of the grassland and wanted to see When you are on the grassland, you only need to put a chair at the door of the inn to see cattle, sheep and horses, which is very leisurely.
Napa Lake is still worth recommending, so living in Napa Lake is even more recommended. If you want to save money, there are beds available at Laoxie Chema Station, so you can book online. It’s cheaper than booking when you arrive. If you want to live Better yet, there are some slightly better inns near the Laoxie Chariot and Horse Station, all of which are newly opened, and they are quite good.
I like to lie on the grassland and watch the blue sky and white clouds, the sunset and sunrise, the autumn harvest season, watching the Tibetan people busy with the autumn harvest, and watching the daily cattle, sheep and horses returning to the shed in groups after sunset. The time in Shangri-La is pleasant. .
The last stop of the Ancient Tea Horse Road, Dukezong Ancient City
In Shangri-La, there is an ancient city called "Dukezong" by Tibetans, which was built according to the ideal country of Shambhala in Buddhist scriptures. Also known as the City of Moonlight. After going to the ancient city of Lijiang, and then to Shangri-La, the first feeling is that the ancient city of Shangri-La is indeed much less touristy than Lijiang.
Since the ancient city of Shangri-La was burned down and rebuilt, there have been a lot of controversies. Some people say that it is no longer the original ancient city, and some people say that the charm of the ancient city can no longer be found. For those who have seen the original ancient city, there is a difference, but for those of us who are going to see the ancient city of Shangri-La now, in our eyes, it is no different, no need to dispute, we have seen Those who have never met will keep a good memory, and those who have not seen it will feel the present.
The largest prayer wheel in the world, the entire prayer wheel is about 5 stories high. The body of the barrel is made of pure copper and gold-plated. On the upper end of the barrel wall are engraved with Manjusri, Samantabhadra, Avalokitesvara, and Ksitigarbha Bodhisattvas. There are also 1.24 million Buddhist scriptures, mantras without words, and 16 tons of various Buddhist treasures in the tube. There is a circle of handrails under the prayer wheel for people to push the prayer wheel. In order to turn such a huge sutra tube, everyone needs to work hard at the same time. Every turn around is equivalent to 1.24 million Buddhist names, and after three turns, you can eliminate disasters and pray for good luck.
Climbing up to Guishan Park overlooks the entire Shangri-La, but I prefer to walk in the ancient city, but if you want to choose day or night, the first choice is the night of the ancient city, and the night of Dukezong is more charming and charming.
Here, there are Tibetan people dancing Guozhuang every night. The joy conveyed by dancing Guozhuang can infect everyone on the scene. They are orderly, lap after lap, and the team is slowly growing. They accept tourists from different places to dance with them happily.
There are also different styles of Tibetan dwellings under the lights, not crowded, not noisy, comfortable and down-to-earth, this is the impression of Dukezong ancient city.
The most impressive thing about this trip in Shangri-La should be meeting this cutie. From the first time I saw him, I couldn’t move. I tried everything possible to take a picture with him, but no matter how I coaxed him, I couldn’t move. Ignoring it, grandma went to dance and left him waiting, but he was so anxious that he was so wronged that he shed tears, feeling distressed and cute at the same time.
It can be regarded as taking a picture of a smiling face at me, and finally when grandma hugged him away, she waved goodbye to me. At that moment, my heart almost melted. I always thought that he would ignore me until he left, but I didn't expect that he would wave to me before leaving, and he only waved to me. The satisfaction went straight to the bottom of my heart, and I only hope that the little cutie will grow up happily.
The most original Naxi village, Baisha Ancient Town
People like to say "Lijiang's soft time", but if you go to Lijiang during the peak season, the bustling tourists may not soften your heart. Fortunately, in addition to Shuhe Ancient Town, there is also Baisha Ancient Town where you can watch the snow-capped mountains and bask in the sun.
Baisha Ancient Town is the birthplace of the largest family in Lijiang, that is, the "Mu Family" of Lijiang Tusi. It is the ancient town with the most Naxi legacy, the most original Naxi village, and the oldest and original one among the three ancient towns in Lijiang.
Baisha Ancient Town has developed slowly in the past two years. There were no tourists here, and group tourists would not come here, but now it has slowly begun to develop. It is closer to Yulong Snow Mountain, from Shuhe Ancient Town to Baisha Ancient Town It only takes a few minutes to drive, and it takes only 6.7 stops to take the No. 6 bus. If you spend the night in Shuhe Ancient Town, you can spend a long time in Baisha. Now the main street of the ancient town has been developed successively, and many people who came to the ancient town to develop it in the early days gathered Several inns, local specialty shops and some specialty restaurants, tea bars, etc.
Unlike the atmosphere in Shuhe, most tourists here will find a tea house or a coffee house, go up to the second floor, sit by the window, and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
There is a very famous scenic spot "Baisha Murals" in Baisha Ancient Town. "Baisha Murals" is the product of the great opening up of the Naxi society in the Ming Dynasty. Its painting lasted for more than 300 years from the early Ming Dynasty to the early Qing Dynasty. But because I was not interested, I gave up decisively.
Baisha Ancient Town is like Shuhe ten years ago. The life in the town is quiet and comfortable. The atmosphere of life here is very rich. Here you can see grandma shopping for vegetables, and old people chatting with children in the square. It is so comfortable and peaceful. , let people have endless aftertaste.
World Cultural Heritage, Old Town of Lijiang
I wonder how many times you have been to Lijiang? What is your impression of Lijiang? I wonder if you will continue to come to Lijiang. Lijiang, one of the few ancient ethnic minority cities in China, has been rated as a "world cultural heritage". There are strong ethnic customs, small bridges and flowing water layouts, and well-arranged residential buildings. There is also a leisurely pace of life and a rich nightlife.
Lijiang, it has many legendary stories, Lijiang, it also has a lot of negative news, so what does Lijiang look like in your eyes? When we come to Lijiang, we meet ourselves, forget the past, stroll through the ancient city and feel the flowers and trees in the leisurely time, and let the one-meter sunshine in the afternoon shine into the softest place in our hearts.
The slow pace of Lijiang makes the animals lazy. It is said that as long as the locals have a house or storefront in the ancient city of Lijiang, they basically sleep until they wake up naturally every day and then start playing mahjong.
I like to wander aimlessly in the ancient city, but after visiting Lijiang a few times, I found that the ancient city of Lijiang is suitable for early morning strolls. There are no crowded tourists, although there are no open shops. But I don't care, after all, I don't like shopping in the ancient city, do I?
I like the daytime in Lijiang only because I came here for the sunshine in Lijiang. I just want to slow down in Lijiang, slow down, walk slowly on the stone road, drink a cup of coffee and listen to music. basking in the sun. Don't care about the passage of time.
But you also have to go to a high place to overlook the ancient city. Lion Rock needs to buy tickets to enter. If you want to waste tickets, just like me, go to Wenchang Pavilion, where you can have a panoramic view of the ancient city.
If you are fed up with the noisy ancient city during the day, then try to be like me, get up early in the morning, feel and listen to the most original sound of the ancient city, every street, every step, you can only hear your own Breathe, there will be no more redundant sounds, I believe you will fall in love with Lijiang Old Town again like me.
99% of people who come to Lijiang Old Town choose to travel under the scorching sun, but I have to do the opposite, and I have come to Lijiang this time. For the first time, I felt a completely different ancient city, which is also a great harvest of this trip to the ancient city of Lijiang. When listening to the knocking sound of the feet and the bluestone, I feel extremely peaceful in my heart.
The big waterwheel located at the junction of the ancient city and the new city is the symbol of the ancient city of Lijiang. Sifang Street in the center of the ancient city is the center of the ancient city of Lijiang. Every morning, there are old Naxi people dancing here. There are no tourists in their eyes. They ignore The eyes of tourists are sizing up, waving freely, they only have their dancing partners in their eyes.
The ancient city of Lijiang is noisy. It can be carnival all night long, but it is also quiet. You can sit in the sunny courtyard for a long time in a daze, and you can wake up in the morning and stop in the streets. This ancient city full of love and adventure is full of affection and sensibility.
The village under the peak, Shuhe Ancient Town
Shuhe, an ancient city only seven kilometers away from the ancient city of Lijiang. She is an important well-preserved market town on the Ancient Tea-Horse Road, with a history even longer than Lijiang. In Shuhe, you will find that this is the original appearance of time. Shuhe, called "Shaowu" in Naxi language, because the Jubao Mountain behind the village is shaped like a pile of peaks, and the village is famous for the mountain, it has spread and mutated into the ancient town of Shuhe. It means "the village under the peak".
Unlike the crowded ancient city, Shuhe is not crowded even in the daytime. This is also a location for many wedding photography, and there are reasons why most wedding photography chooses here.
Compared with the main road, I prefer to walk in the corners of Shuhe River. The creeks in Shuhe Ancient Town are criss-crossed and intertwined, and they flow up along the stream. Everywhere I go is a new discovery. I like Shuhe. The water of the river is crystal clear. Special personnel clean up the sundries in the river every day. Residents of Shuhe use the water to wash vegetables and fruits. If you come to Shuhe, let’s protect the water of Shuhe together.
Luck always accompanies you. The rain in Lijiang comes and goes as soon as you say it. On that day, it was accompanied by a heavy rain and a rainbow appeared in the sky. I was so happy that I pressed this photo in the corridor of the inn.
Time in Shuhe is like flowing water, quiet and lazy. Although it is only a few kilometers away from Lijiang Dayan Ancient City, it feels far away from the hustle and bustle of the city. With its true and simple appearance, it tells us the most human fireworks of time accumulation.
The Dongba wishing wind chime is written with the only surviving Dongba pictograph in the world. Its text brings auspiciousness to people! Her voice is a blessing.
Like Lijiang Old Town, at 8 o'clock every day, there are also Naxi women dancing here, and they are all very punctual. The location is in the square at the entrance to the gate of Shuhe Ancient Town.
The most characteristic snacks in Lijiang are worth a try. The hawkers set up a stove and bake corn, potatoes, etc. on it, and next to them are full of Lijiang snacks made by the hawkers.
I still prefer to eat baked potatoes. The baked potatoes here will peel off the skin, which is soft and delicious.
Shuhe Ancient Town at night
If Shuhe’s daytime can’t satisfy your fantasy of Shuhe, then Shuhe’s night can always be satisfied. There is a bar street in the ancient city, and there is also Shuhe, and the night view of the bar street near the water is more attractive, but Shuhe No matter day or night, there are many people taking wedding photos.
You see, how peaceful the night in Shuhe is, there are few tourists at night, and the group tourists have dispersed during the day, leaving only those who can enjoy the silence of Shuhe.
In the ancient town after the rain, the cobblestone roads glowed blue. On the way, I passed countless shops. The things inside were exquisite and beautiful, but I didn’t have the urge to buy them. When I came to Shuhe, I really felt that Lijiang was not in vain.
Shuhe in the daytime is a comfortable ancient town, stepping on the smooth bluestone slabs, traveling back to the vicissitudes of the ancient tea-horse road, when night falls, the bar will carry your restless heart again. If you like quietness, then you have come to the right place. You will never hear the slightest noise while nestling in the inn.
Heilongtan Park, which can be visited or not
The nearest scenic spot in Lijiang Old Town is Heilongtan Park. The scenic spot called "Black Dragon Pool Park" in China is Lijiang Heilongtan Park. Lijiang Heilongtan Park is also called Yuquan Park. See Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
But some people say that Heilongtan Park is boring, the park is not big, and the viewability is not high, but some people say that the sunrise here is super beautiful, and you can directly see the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Is it worth a visit? I can only say that it depends on the mood and the weather.
Everyone knows that Heilongtan Park does not charge tickets, but you need to show the receipt of the ancient city maintenance fee. Now Lijiang Ancient City does not charge maintenance fees, but if you want to enter Heilongtan Park, you must buy maintenance fees. That's a bit of a waste of money. If you encounter a bad weather like me and you don’t see the snow mountain, it’s equivalent to spending 80 yuan on the ticket but you don’t see anything, and the scenery is not as beautiful as expected, then you may feel very disappointed. .
My personal suggestion is that if you travel to Lijiang in the off-season and the weather is bad, you can ignore Heilongtan directly. If the weather is good, you can come and see it. The scenery at that time is really great. Can you not go through the main gate? Just try not to go through the main gate, which is the gate from Red Sun Plaza, and the ticket checks are very strict at that gate. At that time, the gate was required to pay for the maintenance fee of the ancient city. Later, when I went out, I went through the other gate. The staff is there, but I don't know whether to check the tickets. After all, the main gate is used by all tour groups, and of course it is the strictest ticket check.
If the weather is good, you can also choose to enter at 7:00 pm, and you can also watch the sunset. Black Dragon Pool will be fully open to the public after 7:00 pm, but it will close at 9:30. Don't worry about watching the sunset.
This is the filming location of "Youth"
Pudacuo is the first national park in the mainland of my country. In Tibetan, it means God helps to reach the other side of the lake by boat. It is an important part of the "Three Parallel Rivers" scenic spot. The park has geological landforms, lakes and wetlands, forests and meadows, valleys and streams, rare animals and plants, etc., and the original ecological environment is well preserved.
Pudacuo National Park is mainly composed of three parts: Bita Lake, Shudu Lake and Xiagi Folk Ecological Culture Village. The park has beautiful scenery and pure and fresh air. Blessed are the babies who come after October. After October, all the scenic spots in Pudacuo can be opened to the public.
The temperature in Pudacuo is a few degrees lower than in the city. If you are planning to go to Pudacuo, it is best to prepare a thick coat. It will be very sunny in the sun, but it will be freezing if there is no sun.
The scenic spot of Pudacuo itself is very large. To get to Shudu Lake from the entrance of the scenic spot, you need to take a bus in the scenic spot. It takes about 10 minutes to arrive at the Shudu Lake plank road, and then choose the way to play Shudu Lake. The first type of cruise is directly from the plank road. From the starting point to the end of the plank road, there is another way to hike the plank road for 3.3 kilometers. If you don’t take a cruise ship and don’t want to hike, you can also take the scenic bus to the end of the plank road, but this bus is a bit difficult to wait. The bus at the entrance of the scenic spot only arrives From the starting point of the Shudu Lake plank road, if it is a direct bus to the end, it may take 40 minutes. After all, you have to wait until it is full before driving. On the return journey, you can also take a cruise ship directly to the starting point of the plank road, or take a scenic bus at the end point to the entrance of the scenic spot without stopping halfway, or walk 3.3 kilometers to the starting point. Personally, it is recommended to walk to the end point, and then take the bus from the end point to return to the entrance of the scenic spot. After all, this plank road is not difficult at all, it is equivalent to walking on flat ground. In Shangri-La, there are no high-reverse friends. If you don’t run or jump, you rarely have high-reverse in Pudacuo.
The reason why it is recommended to hike is that the scenery along the way is really great. In addition to cattle, sheep and horses, there are also cute little squirrels who are not afraid of people at all. The scenic spot guides will advise you not to feed the little squirrels. But after all, the little squirrel is so cute, some tourists who brought fruit would still throw some fruit to the little squirrel, which spoiled the little squirrel.
After the entire scenic spot of Pudacuo is opened, I personally suggest to stay one day to play Pudacuo. After all, there are too many things to play in Pudacuo. It will be a pity to miss it. Moreover, the ticket of Pudacuo is nearly 300, so don’t waste it. .
The two most beautiful seasons of Pudacuo are spring and autumn, that is, October and November are the most beautiful. Pudacuo has also attracted many movies to be shot here. It was filmed here, and it was also the venue for Zhang Jie Xie Na's wedding. If you can't remember it, go and review the movie again.
The largest Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Yunnan
It is the largest Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Yunnan Province and one of the famous monasteries in Kham. It is also the center of the Yellow Sect in the Sichuan-Yunnan area and plays a pivotal role in the entire Tibetan area. It is Gadan Songzanlin Monastery. Songzanlin Monastery is built on the hillside, and looks quite similar to the Potala Palace in Lhasa from a distance. Because of its grand scale, it has the reputation of "Little Potala Palace".
Gadan Songzanlin Monastery looks like an ancient castle, which is a collection of Tibetan plastic arts, and is also known as the "Tibetan Art Museum". It has to be said that coming to Songzanlin Monastery is to see its architecture. The monastery architecture gathers the essence of Tibetan religious culture.
After entering the temple, there are some things that must be paid attention to. It is forbidden to take pictures in the main hall, and it is not allowed to enter the temple after drinking. Do not wear miniskirts, do not step on the threshold, do not wear hats and sunglasses to enter the temple, and just walk around clockwise after entering the temple. If you need to take pictures of the monks in the temple, you need to ask for their consent. It is not good to take pictures directly with your mobile phone or camera facing them, and if you meet a relatively small lama, remember not to touch their heads, don’t go Pat them on the right shoulder. The head is very sacred to them. The head and shoulders are the place to communicate with the gods and the place where blessings are stored, so remember not to touch the head and shoulders no matter how cute they are.
Suipai 214 National Highway
The starting point of National Highway 214 is Xining, Qinghai, and the end point is Jinghong, Yunnan. The landscape along the way is diverse, fully displaying most of the natural and cultural phenomena in China's geographical environment.
On the journey from Shangri-La to Deqin, we passed the Jinsha River and White Horse Snow Mountain. The scenery along the way can be described as changeable. It is also an important part of Yunnan connecting Tibet.
Every cyclist has been respected, driving through bumpy roads, passing through dark tunnels, and experiencing challenges in the constant difficulties, come on, friends!
I like the mountains, villages, and snow-capped mountains on 214, and I like the surprises brought by the scenery along the way. It is said that in the minds of self-driving enthusiasts, 214 National Highway and 318 National Highway are self-driving roads that must be walked more than once in this life. If you have the opportunity, you must drive by yourself One trip to National Highway 214.
Life is a journey full of unknowns, no one can hold you back, if you want to travel far, then go, if you still have dreams, then take your soul and go!