What is the Ancient Tea Horse Road? tell me about this trip
Since the Tang and Song Dynasties, the ancient tea-horse road, an important road for the exchange of tea and horses between Han and Tibet, starts from Ya'an in the east, passes through Kangding, goes west along National Highway 318 to Lhasa, and then leads to Nepal, India; in the south, it runs from Pu'er , Dali, Lijiang, all the way to the north, today's 214 National Highway converges with 318 in Qamdo. This ancient road has been running continuously for more than a thousand years, and it is a link between our ancient Tibet and the mainland.
Our Tibet Zhuobu Tour Tea Horse Road, the itinerary is the Lhasa-Chamdo section, to feel the difficulty of people walking this road in ancient times and the magnificence of the scenery. The continuous rugged and winding mountain roads in the Hengduan Mountains today, I don't know how the caravans at that time walked such a road.
The average altitude in Tibetan areas is three to four thousand meters. Most of the crops are highland barley, and there are relatively few vegetables to supplement them. The staple food that people eat is tsampa, yak meat, mutton and various dairy products. The intake of so many calories is high. In particular, tea is needed to decompose fat. Butter tea is an indispensable thing in the lives of Tibetan compatriots, but Tibetan areas do not produce tea. At that time, the situation in the north was turbulent, and groups of mules and horses were especially needed for war. When the supply was short of demand, the interior needed good horses from the Tibetan area. The complementary tea and horses became the "tea-horse mutual market". Therefore, the Ancient Tea Horse Road was born accordingly.
Year after year, walking in it day after year, this dangerous and difficult trade channel has gradually become a scale,
Later, the Yunnan-Tibet Line and the Sichuan-Tibet Line were also built along the trunk line of the Ancient Tea-Horse Road.
Specific itinerary:
D1: Lhasa - Intercontinental Hotel
D2: Lhasa - Basongcuo Lake - Nyingchi
D3: Nyingchi - Brahmaputra Grand Canyon - Namjagbarwa Peak - Suosong Village
D4: Suosong Village - Lulang Town - Guxiang Lake - Bomi - Tongmai - Ranwu
D5: Ranwu Lake - Midui Glacier - Nujiang Seventy-two Turns - Zuogong
D6: Zuogong-Yanjing-Mangkang
D7: Mangkang - Qamdo
We started from the Potala Palace, which is the closest to the sky, and traveled all the way through mountains, forests, grasslands, glaciers, and lakes. We imagined mules, horses, tea, salt, and medicinal materials in ancient times. Horses shuttled on this ancient road. , making the sound of bells and bells, every bit of the elements made me imagine the thrilling crossing of the eighteen bends of the mountain road and the hardships of the long journey.
Nyingchi, Bomi, Ranwu Lake, Qamdo, Yanjing, and even Shangri-La, Lijiang, and Dali to the south; Litang, Ya'an, and Kangding City to the east, all of which are popular attractions. An ancient tea-horse road connects these points It's more like giving them a new soul.
Hearing about Tibet in the past seemed to be daunting. Now, because of the epidemic, many people can only wander around the country. Walking around, Tibet and Xinjiang are two beautiful frontier places. Tibet is very far away, but today's planes are very convenient, and many cities can basically reach Tibet in one day.
Commenting on Lhasa, Tibet is both the end and the starting point
Lhasa has always been the destination of many friends who have entered Tibet, but for me, Lhasa is like going home. Our journey starts from Lhasa, naturally we cannot miss the sacred Potala Palace and the crowded Barkhor Street.
Potala Palace
"Living in the Potala Palace, I am the biggest king in the snowy region. Wandering on the streets of Lhasa, I am the most beautiful lover in the world."
My initial impression of the Potala Palace should be the words of Tsangyang Gyatso, who endowed Lhasa with a sense of romance on the streets and the height of the Potala Palace. I passed by the Potala Palace again and again, and looked at it so affectionately every time. I never doubted that I must be a Tibetan in my previous life. I always don’t understand why I, a girl at sea level, like Gao so much. Altitude area. If you don’t understand it, don’t think about it, and if you like it, come often. This is my attitude towards life.
The tall and majestic Potala Palace has always stood in the center of Lhasa. You can see the sunrise and sunset of the Potala Palace from the top of the old city. This is the biggest reason why I love Lhasa. Looking around the vast world, except for the new city, there are basically no high-rise buildings, only the cotton candy-like clouds and blue sky that change every day.
Barkhor Street
The circle of commercial streets around the Jokhang Temple is what we often call Barkhor Street, also known as Barkhor Street. This is the place that best embodies the customs of the Tibetan compatriots. Ajabola turns clockwise on the turning road day after day. We can also follow the crowd after swiping our ID card to enter. Look at Barkhor Street now look like.
Tibetan clothing, street stalls, hat shops, shoe stores, bookstores, souvenirs, and many daily necessities stores can be found in the circle of Barkhor Street. Walking in it, if you are more careful, you can find that the window sills of many houses are full of flowers, Tibetan compatriots love life. If you happen to meet the eyes of a stranger, you will usually get a smile, and the smiling face can feel warm even with a mask on.
Comment on Basongcuo, inlaid like emeralds between the mountains and rivers of Nyingchi
When our bus left the urban area of Lhasa, we embarked on the Linla Expressway and started the route of the Tibet Zhuobu Ancient Tea Horse Road (Lhasa-Chamdo section). After turning over Mira Mountain, no, now it is a straight tunnel going straight through Mira Mountain, heading towards Nyingchi.
After getting off the expressway at the Bahe Town Expressway, after eating the wild Bahe fish with local characteristics, we officially entered the road of Basongcuo. Basongcuo means "green water" in Tibetan. The lake is 3,480 meters above sea level and surrounded by forests with extremely high oxygen content. Walking on the Basongcuo trail, I always want to take a few deep breaths of the moist air that is rare on the plateau.
Basongcuo became the first 5A-level scenic spot in Tibet in 2017. There are several great experiences in the shallow tour of Basong Co. Don’t miss it. Take a boat to the Forgotten Wharf, go to the island in the center of the lake and turn clockwise, and take a look at the peach-holding pine and the thousand-year-old green gangster.
We came to Basongcuo on a misty and rainy afternoon. Even without the blue sky and white clouds, Basongcuo still showed a green lake. When we entered Basongcuo, we were attracted by its lake water. We couldn't wait to take a boat to shuttle between the lake and mountains, and the beautiful scenery in the cloudy sky passed by frame by frame.
The cruise ship drove for 20 minutes and stopped at the Forgotten Wharf. The photos of the Forgotten Wharf I saw on the Internet were hot air balloons and bubble houses. Today, it is the most popular wild luxury camping tent. The village where the Forgotten Wharf is located is Jieba Village. If you have enough time, it will be a very beautiful experience to stop and go in Jieba Village and experience the most primitive Gongbu Tibetan village.
Under the urgent urging of the boatman, we returned to the boat and prepared to go back by boat. After disembarking the boat, you can't walk a few steps, and the long wooden chain pontoon bridge on the island in the middle of the lake comes into view. It is said that the island in the center of the lake is a hollow island. It is said that the island is floating on the lake and is not connected to the bottom of the lake. We went to the island and circled around Cuozong Temple, surrounded by the crisp and pleasant sounds of pigeons and birds, always trying to find them through the dense forest.
It is very strange that at every shooting angle, Basongcuo under the cloudy sky has been swaying in green, gray green, bright green and other colors. How much I look forward to seeing its appearance on a sunny day, it must be the intoxicating green .
Reluctantly preparing to bid farewell to Basongcuo, I kept thinking about Basongcuo's deepest new measures in my heart. There will be a chance, one day, to go to this picture of mountains, pastures, rivers, cattle and sheep, snow-capped mountains and forests together.
Basongcuo Tips
📍Specific address: Cogao Township, Bahe Town, Gongbu Jiangda County, Nyingchi City, Tibet Autonomous Region
📝Basongcuo tickets: 120 yuan/person
🛳Take a round-trip cruise ship: Huxin Island-Forgotten Wharf 150 yuan/person
🌈Must-see items: Tashi Island (huxin island), Jieba Village, take a cruise to enjoy Basongcuo, climb up to see Huxin Island
Comments on the graceful Niyang River
When I woke up in the morning and opened the curtains, the clouds on the mountainside were one after another. This is because the entire river valley in Nyingchi City is affected by the warm current of the Indian Ocean and the cold current of the north. scene. The weather is very strong, blue sky and white clouds, I hope to see Namjag Bawa in Suosong Village today.
After drinking a bowl of porridge, we set out for today’s Tibet Zhuobu Tea-Horse Road Trip to the Benri Holy Mountain and the Brahmaputra Grand Canyon. On the glass plank road in Benri Shenshan Scenic Area, it is the confluence of the Niyang River and the Yarlung Zangbo River. After passing through here and continuing to the Grand Canyon, it is the Yarlung Zangbo River.
The Niyang River means "goddess' tears" in Tibetan. It originates from Mount Mila and flows from west to east into the Yarlung Zangbo River. It is the mother river of the Gongbu Tibetan people in Nyingchi.
The scenery of the Niyang River is very beautiful, gentle and elegant, like a young girl flowing quietly in this vast world. If you can come to the Niyang River in March, you will sigh that there is such a fairyland in this world, with trickling streams and gurgling water, the blue sky is reflected on the lake, peach blossoms are blooming, barley and willow trees have just sprouted and grown green. The branches and leaves are so beautiful.
After staying in Lhasa for a long time, I came to Nyingchi to breathe the fresh air, stroll around the beautiful scenery of the Niyang River, and see the lush green screen, I don’t know how good I feel. We stayed on the banks of the Niyang River for a long time, and after seeing enough, we continued to set off.
📍Specific address: near Daze Village, Bayi Town, Nyingchi City, Tibet Autonomous Region
🎫Tickets: 65 yuan/person
🌠Tips: You can take a cruise ship to watch the confluence of the Niyang River and the Yarlung Zangbo River in the Benri Shenshan Scenic Area, and enjoy the unique scenery of Tibet on the big river.
Comments on the majestic Brahmaputra Grand Canyon
The Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon is the largest and deepest canyon in the world. If you come to Tibet for this name, you have to come to visit it. From Daduka Village in Pai Town, Milin County in the north to Baxika Village in Medog County in the south, the Grand Canyon has a total length of 504.6 kilometers.
Entering the Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon, there are four sacred mountains that are accompanied by narrow roads, steep slopes, mudslides, forests, and rivers. From high to low, several vertical natural belts are constantly changing in front of you.
I have been to Tibet 20 times, big and small. Every time I come to a place I have been to, the first time I think of it is the most impressive one, and then I will feel what the new one is like this time. . There are many places where you have to go out as early as possible. The first time I came to the Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon, I hiked and hitchhiked with a bag on my back, and rode Mr. Zhou’s motorcycle to visit the Grand Canyon.
But this time again, you have to take a bus to visit the Grand Canyon scenic spot, and the Jingjiao bus has stops and operating hours, so naturally it is not free enough to play. But from another perspective, it is good to have such a standardized management. After all, there is only one Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon in the world. It is also good for each of us to abide by the rules and take good care of them.
The latest play strategy of the Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon:
The entire scenic spot is divided into 4 parking spots. The sightseeing car is very convenient, it starts on a rolling basis, and you can play as you please without a time limit. Just need to see the commuting time of Jingjiao, there are some differences in low and peak seasons.
1⃣️The first stop we started from the Daduka ruins and told some stories about the development of the tribe here by King Gongbu. At the viewing platform of the Daduka ruins, you can look up at Namjagbarwa Peak at 45 degrees. Unfortunately, nine out of ten people will meet each other. I still haven’t seen Namjagbarwa this time.
2⃣️The second stop is Love Square, where you can also make an appointment to take a hot air balloon, a ten-minute hot air balloon flight, which can take you to a different Grand Canyon.
3⃣️ Stop at the third stop, Guanshantai, which is one of the best places to watch Namjagbarwa in the Yarlung Zangbo River Grand Canyon. We traveled a long distance to come here, but it was raining instead, which was really helpless.
4⃣️ Go to the last stop to watch the water platform, feel the surging Yajiang River at close range at the bottom of the valley, and you can see a small turn of the Yajiang River.
📍Detailed address: Pai Town, Milin County, Nyingchi City
✏️ Ticket information: 240 yuan / person (ticket + sightseeing car)
📸Tips for playing: Namjagbarwa Peak shows up for 60 days a year, so be mentally prepared not to see it. The Grand Canyon is suitable for staying for 2 days, waiting for the sunrise of Namjagbarwa Peak in Suosong Village at close range. Staying in Suosong Village is the best place to watch Namjagbarwa. Small cars can drive in, but large cars must transfer to the shuttle bus of the scenic spot at the Brahmaputra Grand Canyon Scenic Area.
Comments on Namjagbarwa Peak, a shy girl peak that nine out of ten people meet
I have passed by Sejila Mountain five times this year, and finally encountered the peak of Nanga Bawa Peak for the last time, comforting myself, this is already very lucky. The "spear that pierces the sky" Namjagbarwa Peak, it ranks first among the most beautiful mountains in China in the beauty pageant.
Namjagbarwa Peak is 7782 meters above sea level. It is known as "the father of all the mountains in Tibet". It is too difficult to see the huge triangular peak. It is covered with snow all the year round and shrouded in clouds and mist all the year round. It is estimated that it is 365 days a year. For 300 days it was shrouded in clouds and fog.
This is the second time I passed by Nanga Bawa Peak this year. I came up on a bicycle. It was only 50 kilometers from Nyingchi to Sejila Pass. I rode for nearly 7 hours. Riding the Yunnan-Tibet line. After turning one turn after another, pushing, riding and walking, it seemed that we were finally going to the pass. I just prayed for me to see Nanga Bawa Peak, and it was all worth it.
Of course, most of the time, it is hiding in the cloud. It was getting late, and I could only start to ride down the mountain in resentment. I never thought that it would finally reveal a small, pointed sunshine golden mountain, and the day's riding was considered complete.
Comment on Lulang Town, I have traveled to so many places in Tibet, and this is the most livable place
I used to look down on Lin Zhi, thinking that there were forests everywhere, but later I found out that I was careless. Lu Lang should not be too beautiful. Mountains, meadows, forests, lakes, fences, snow-capped mountains, cattle, sheep and horses running around, lovely people, these are the silent forms of the beauty of Lu Lang.
Lulang Town is a place that every person who drives on National Highway 318 will pass by. The National Highway whizzes past the town. If you can come to Lulang in summer, you will find that Tibet is different.
The forest coverage rate in Lulang is very high. Just find a place to go to a small stream to play with it for an afternoon. This is how life is wasted. The prairie is full of colorful wild flowers, and cows and horses are sparsely scattered on the meadow.
In addition to the newly built Lulang International Tourism Town a few years ago, there are several ancient villages in Lulang. Zhaxigang Village and Namai Village are relatively old Nyingchi Tibetan-style buildings. The alpine pasture behind the town It's also worth going for a walk.
Comment on the Tongmai Bridge, see the former Tongmai natural danger
The once natural danger of Tongmai is now gone with one kick of the accelerator. From the vision of the drone flying up, there is no signal in the canyon. Three bridges of different periods can be seen across the river, and the tumbling Yigong Zangbo River is under the bridge.
I once passed through a natural danger in Tongmai, which could take half a day if it is fast, or it may be blocked for several days if it is slow. The suspension bridge with one-sided release has limited carrying capacity, and the soil near Tongmai is soft, and mudslides and floods are prone to occur. We waited to cross the chain bridge On the other hand, I have to worry about this road that is extremely prone to landslides. Walking through the Tongmai natural danger in the past, I really feel scared when I think about it now.
Now you can feel at ease looking at the Tongmait Bridge. It is really a powerful motherland.
Comment on Bomi, looking for a vast lake in the forest world
The most beautiful part of National Highway 318 is the section from Nyingchi to Bomi. After passing through the former Tongmai natural barrier through the tunnel, we came to Bomi County, which is rich in glacier resources. Speaking of Bomi, Palong Zangbo, Midui Glacier, Gang spruce forest, Guxiang Lake and Taohuagou flashed in my mind. The Bomi section of National Highway 318 almost runs through virgin forests.
It’s just that I stayed in a relatively open place around me. I used a drone to fly up to find out that there is something strange here. There are lush forests on both sides of the road to block the view. Just find a fork in the road and drive in. There are scattered everywhere. Tibetan dwellings, highland barley fields, and snow-capped mountains in the distance. The entire natural environment of Bomi is considered superior in Tibet, with rich forest resources and a warm and humid climate, which is suitable for living.
Continue to drive forward, there is a lake in front of you, misty mountains, slightly backlit lake, there is a trace of blue sky that wants to reveal but still has not broken through the clouds. Guxiang Lake in March and April is very beautiful. Against the backdrop of peach trees, blue sky, white clouds and majestic snow-capped mountains, Guxiang Lake in the rainy season is a little less impressive.
We stayed near Bomi Square. When night fell, the sound of Guozhuang dance sounded, and we couldn't help going downstairs to dance Guozhuang. After a while of rummaging, I bought a few bottles of Lhasa beer. The temperature in Bomi was just right in the summer night. I was chatting and laughing on the steps by the side of the square in a thin coat, chatting about life and the journey.
Comments on the highly accessible Midui Glacier in southeast Tibet
Waking up in the morning, today's destination is the relatively accessible glacier in Bomi - Midui Glacier, which was rated as one of the six most beautiful glaciers in China in the "Beauty Pageant China".
In the continuous drizzle, after buying tickets and section tickets at the gate, take the scenic traffic bus to the glacier. At this time, you can choose to ride a horse to get close to the glacier or go on foot. If you go on foot, it takes about 45 minutes one way. It was raining and foggy, so I chose to ride a horse, because I was worried that the glacier might not be visible if the rain continued.
Midui Glacier is a marine glacier, and is usually covered by mud and rocks around it during the rainy season. Who would have thought that the light rain would stop when we approached, and to our disappointment, Midui Glacier unceremoniously appeared a faint blue ice. At the bottom of the ice tongue is the mixed coniferous and broad-leaved forest belt, with white snow on the top and lush forests at the foot. Unfortunately, the greenhouse effect has been serious in recent years, and the glaciers have been melting and degrading. Many glaciers and snow lines in Tibet have been moving upwards. It's early.
📍Specific address: Mimei Village, Midui Village, Yupu Township, Bomi County, Nyingchi City
💳Ticket + Scenic delivery: 85 yuan/person
📝Tips: After getting off the Jingjiao bus, you need to walk 2.5 kilometers to enter the Midui Glacier Observation Deck. The whole journey is about 45 minutes on the ups and downs of the mountain road. You can also choose to ride up and down.
Comments Busy 318, whizzing past Ranwu Lake
There are many twists and turns on National Highway 318, and some roads are under renovation from time to time, and the occasional traffic jam happens to be the time for drivers to rest and passengers to relax. Our car went over the mountains and ridges, and finally came to the bank of Ranwu Lake. Not far away, there are many glaciers in the valley.
Rapeseed flowers are in full bloom in summer, and Ranwu Lake has become turbid due to the flood season, but the water flowing into Ranwu Lake from National Highway 318 is blue. From the perspective of aerial photography, the water of two colors meets here. Open-air tunnels, rushing rivers, dense forests and ever-changing weather make up this beautiful landscape.
The driver was refueling at the gas station on the side of the road. I seized the time to take a look at Ranwu Town and Ranwu Lake with the drone.
It's beautiful. Snow-capped peaks, turquoise blue lakes, and occasional reflections of snow-capped mountains on the calm lake. Tibet is really one step at a time. Its great beauty lies not in the scenic spots but on the road.
📍Specific location for shooting: Ranwu Town, Qamdo
📸Tips: If you have time, you can go to Ranwu Lake in the direction of Zayu. There are several glaciers such as Laigu Glacier and Renlongba Glacier to play in.
Comment on Seventy-two turns of the Nujiang River, it is a magical road to heaven, ready to sing
It has been raining for a whole day, and it doesn't mean to stop. Our bus pumped up its energy and arrived at the viewing platform at the 72nd turn of the Nujiang River. To be honest, this is the place I was most afraid of riding the Yunnan-Tibet line. Coupled with the rain in the past few days, I was afraid of all kinds of accidents downhill, so I had to give up cycling for the time being and take a bus to travel the Ancient Tea Horse Road.
I have passed the seventy-two turn N times, and it was the first time I encountered coffee on the road at the viewing platform. Walking in Tibet recently, I often have an unexpected harvest. When I am physically and mentally exhausted, a coffee cart suddenly appears on the road. Whether it is hot milk coffee or iced Americano, as long as I take a sip, I am happy.
I am afraid of seventy-two turns, mainly because many mountains on the Sichuan-Tibet line and the Yunnan-Tibet line have already passed through tunnels. Even if you need to ride a bicycle to climb the mountain, you can only see one road, which is just ahead. And the seventy-two turns are the whole picture that can be directly overlooked. They are basically right-angle turns, and you will still be worried if you keep braking when you go down the mountain.
There are some unwritten rules when driving in Tibet, just like a car going up a mountain must give way to a car going down a mountain. If there are too many right-angle turns, you should also give way to large cars appropriately. Drivers who are familiar with driving in Tibet know that they are not afraid to drive even if there are many curves.
After only a short time on the viewing platform, the Seventy-two Turns of the Nujiang River, which could be vaguely seen at first, is now completely shrouded in thick fog, and there is no way to see anything. I can only give up waiting, get on the bus and continue to go to the next stop.
Comments on July heavy snow Dongdashan
It rained all night in Zuogong. When I woke up in the morning, the mountains in the distance were covered with fog. Starting from Zuogong to Mangkang, we had to cross Dongda Mountain first. Dongda Mountain is 5130 meters above sea level and is the highest pass on National Highway 318. The foot of the mountain was still green bushes at first, and after a while, both sides of the road began to be covered with thin white snow, and the snow became thicker as you went up. Generally, when it rains in the mountains, it will snow on the mountains. It seems that this snowfall is not small.
As the altitude slowly rises, the winding mountain road bends and bends. It is summer, and we encountered a heavy snow on Dongda Mountain. On the pass, the friends were so excited that they had a snowball fight. When we returned in a few days, the snow had all melted away, and the green lawns appeared in the valley again, just like summer.
📍Specific address: Mangkang County, Changdu City
View Yanjing Millennium Ancient Salt Field, Taste Yanjing Jiajia Noodles
Yanjing Kaka Noodles
Hungry, we must eat a meal of Yanjing Jiajia noodles before going to the thousand-year-old salt field. In Yanjing Town, every signboard reads "Yanjing Jiajia Noodles". If you don't eat Jiajia noodles, how can you count as having visited Yanjing.
Jiajia noodles is a special delicacy of Yanjing. It is said that it was originally a longevity noodle made by the local Naxi people for the elderly. Later, it evolved into a delicacy for tourists. Jiajia noodles are boiled in a large pot, but when served to you, they are served in a small bowl. With a little noodles, a little soup, and a little minced meat, you can finish it in one bite. There will be chopped green onion and pickled radish on the side for you to serve as condiments. To add noodles is to add bowl by bowl.
Basically, people who make Jiajia noodles will have the peak record of "the highest record XXX bowl in our store". If you are a big eater, as long as you break the record, this meal will be free. During the process of eating, the waiter will keep adding noodles for you. When you finish a bowl, you will quickly add another bowl for you. This time I ate a total of 10 bowls, how about you?
Palette: Salt Well Millennium Ancient Salt Field
People have to work to have food, and to work they have to eat salt to have strength. Salt is a necessity in our life. After eating Jiajia noodles, our trip on the Ancient Tea-Horse Road came to the thousand-year-old salt field in Qamdo Salt Well. On both sides of the Lancang River, there are layers of thousand-year-old salt fields supported by wooden frames. Red salt is dried out while white salt is dried out. .
White salt, also known as snowflake salt, is rich in minerals and can be used directly for consumption. Red salt is also known as "peach blossom salt". It sounds nice and has large particles. It is also good for making peach blossom salt baths.
The prosperity of the Ancient Tea-Horse Road in the past can still be seen in Yanjing. Yanjing, which borders Yunnan, is the throat fortress of the Ancient Tea-Horse Road entering Lhasa. It's a pity that it is the rainy season and there is no sun salt.
When we came to the edge of the salt field, the light was relatively weak, but the ancient salt field under the vision of the drone was like a palette, which was very beautiful. Thousands of salt fields are on the cliffs of the Lancang River. If you can meet sun-dried salt, they use the original hand-dried salt method for thousands of years, which should be very shocking.
📍Specific address: Naxi Ethnic Township, Mangkang County, Qamdo City
📸Small Tips: Suitable for self-driving travel, the bus should not be able to arrive. Be careful to step on it when you take a photo with Yantian. We parked at the white salt drying field. The season is wrong and we are not drying salt.
Comment: The flowers on the Bangda Grassland are all blooming
Yellow, purple, blue, pink, and white are all small wild flowers with names. There are flowers in full bloom all over the mountains and plains. Being in them is very romantic.
The car is driving on the Bangda grassland, which is the only place to pass through the "Tea Horse Ancient Road". We are still amazed at the lush flowers and leaves on both sides of the road, and flocks of cattle and sheep dotted among them. The driver thoughtfully found a place to stop, and we rushed to the prairie like flying birds.
The plateau meadow is not as enchanting as the Xinjiang grassland, nor as vast as the Inner Mongolia grassland, but it is a unique and wonderful grassland. In Tibet in summer, the weather is always changing. The place where we are standing is sunny, and we can see where it is raining when we look around. It is a very special experience.
📍Specific address: Bangda Town, Qamdo District, Tibet
Review Travel Tips
eat:
The itinerary of the Ancient Tea-Horse Road (Lhasa-Chamdo Section) is basically along the Tibetan section of the Yunnan-Tibet Line, and the food and accommodation throughout the journey are very convenient. Basically, Sichuan cuisine is the main dish. In some places, you can taste special dishes, such as Lulang Stone Pot Chicken, Yanjing Jiajia Noodles, and you can try Tibetan food in Lhasa.
It is necessary to keep some small snacks and drinks in the car. Sometimes the journey is very long, and it is inevitable that you will be greedy.
live:
We basically stayed in very comfortable hotels during this trip. With the convenience and speed of transportation, the accommodation conditions on the Sichuan-Tibet line and the Yunnan-Tibet line are getting better and better. If you walk on National Highway 214 and National Highway 318 in summer, you basically don’t have to worry about accommodation, but in autumn and winter, there may be freezing water, and sometimes water and power cuts are natural phenomena, so be prepared first. Be prepared and there will be no more worries.
Two accommodations in this itinerary are highly recommended:
1. InterContinental Lhasa, Golden Summit and Snow Mountain can perfectly interpret the appearance of InterContinental Paradise. The very modern glass lobby incorporates local Tibetan architecture. Entering the hotel is a diffuse oxygen bar. Walking in the corridors of the hotel will feel European The luxury of the palace is the visual sense. There is no need to praise it for a five-star hotel, there is basically nothing to choose.
2. Zangdi Guixin B&B in Suosong Village, it is recommended because of its amazing view. The room I stayed in was a floor-to-ceiling window. If Namjagbarwa was strong, I could lie on the bed and watch Namjagbarwa and sleep. Moreover, this homestay is in a village on the Yarlung Zangbo River, but it has the visual sense of the Moganshan homestay, which is very good.
The rest are the accommodation conditions on the Ancient Tea Horse Road this time. As long as the budget is sufficient, you can basically stay in a very comfortable hotel for the whole journey.
OK:
We chose the Tibetan AL brand bus. Traveling in Tibet without a car is absolutely impossible. If you don’t know anything, you must choose a regular tourist bus for chartering or carpooling, so as to protect your own safety. rights and interests. The most recognizable sign of a regular coach is "Tibetan AL".
As I just said, accommodation may encounter water and power outages, and driving may encounter accidents such as traffic jams, landslides and mudslides, so don’t make the itinerary too full or rushed. The most important thing to travel is to be comfortable and live slowly.
Small Tips:
1. High resistance: Many times you are afraid of high resistance, but it is easier for high resistance to find you. Relax, treat this place as a plain, and don’t get excited when you see beautiful mountains and rivers. On the first day you arrive, don’t wash your hair, take a bath, or drink alcohol. Remember to listen to the old man’s words, always take a thermos with you, and drink some hot tea, which can also reduce the high reaction.
2. Communication: If your work is very important, you must carry a telecommunications card. This will ensure that you do not lose contact. China Unicom often fails to connect in Tibet. Many of them now use WeChat Alipay, so there is no need to bring large amounts of cash, just one or two hundred yuan for backup.
3. There are still some local customs that must be respected: for example, you can’t touch children’s heads, don’t take away mani piles when you see them, don’t step on prayer flags when you see prayer flags, and try to get permission from others before taking pictures. and so on.
