The magnificence is on the south of the Yangtze River, and the colorful silk road is in Ningxia.
The camel bells are lingering, the ancient road is still there,
The unique geographical environment and colorful human history meet here,
The natural barrier of Helan Mountain blocks the cold current from Siberia and the wind and sand from the northern desert,
The Yellow River enters Ning, bringing abundant water sources, and also brings the unimaginable symbiosis of sand and water, full of the beauty of contrast - here, there is not only the Saibei Liangchuan, which is densely connected with rivers, lakes and waterways, but also has camel bells, long rivers, etc. Desert Sands at sunset.
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The solitary smoke in the desert is straight, and the long river sets in the sun——Tengger Desert

After seeing the scenery of the south of the Yangtze River in Ningxia, the convoy set off again and headed straight to the direction of the Tengger Desert. The desert is solitary, the long river is full of sunset, and the vast sea of ​​sand is really desolate.

The Tengger Desert, the Great Wall of South Vietnam, reaches Helan Mountain in the east and Yabrai Mountain in the west, with a total area of ​​about 43,000 square kilometers. It is the fourth largest desert in China. In terms of administrative planning, it mainly belongs to Alxa Left Banner. However, in Zhongwei, Ningxia, You can still get a glimpse of the vastness of this sand sea from the southeastern tip of the desert.

Sand dunes, lake basins, mountains, and flats are interlaced in the desert. Among them, sand dunes account for 71%, lake basins account for 7%, and mountain remnants and flat land account for 22%. Tengger comes from the Mongolian language, which originally means sky. Here it means the vast expanse of quicksand like a boundless sky. Only when you are in it, you will be shocked by the vastness in front of you.

The seemingly barren desert is not lifeless as imagined. Interestingly, there are 422 large and small lake basins in the Tengger Desert, and because the lake basins in the Tengger Desert have sufficient light and heat, water The conditions are good, the groundwater is rich, and the depth is 1-2 meters. It often becomes an oasis in the desert, and it is also a place where herders live for generations. Even though the desert is as desolate, nature still uses its own way to give With the unreserved gift of mankind.

The sea of ​​sand is vast and boundless. As an ordinary human being in it, he feels his insignificance even more. He sighs that the world is boundless and endless, but the world is often only troubled by ordinary things.

Occasionally, there are dark clouds over the top, and the sun tries hard to penetrate through the thick clouds, and a few rays of light from the sky shine down from the sky, reflecting the endless golden sand on the ground. The scene in front of you is really shocking.

Due to the effect of the wind, sand dunes are often piled up in the desert, and the height is often about tens of meters. There is also a crescent-shaped lake under the sand dunes, forming a spectacle of clear water and golden sand.

When I got excited, I took off my shoes and tried to climb the sand dunes in front of me.

The texture of the sand is fine and soft, with the warmth of the sun in the daytime. It is very comfortable to step on, but walking in the desert is not an easy task. The soft sand often makes you sink a lot, and you have to pull out your feet Taking one more step is a lot more strenuous than walking on other roads. I am not exercising, and I am out of breath after walking a few steps.

As the sunset approached, the wind in the desert also suddenly increased a lot, blowing my skirt swaying, and even my hair fluttering in all directions.

There are many other items in the camp, such as sand boarding, which is a must-have item in the desert, or an ATV that can show off your driving skills in the desert, or riding a camel, going to the depths of the desert to find out, etc. The old buddies have had a great time.

It is inconvenient for me to play a lot of games in a skirt, so I finally chose to hike in the desert to pass the time. Before I knew it, I had walked a lot of distance, and when I looked back, I couldn't even see the camp.

Walking in the desert, sometimes my mind is full of thoughts, sometimes my head is empty, and I can occasionally hear camel bells. Although my feet are strenuous, my steps never stop, just like a healing practice.

When I returned to the camp, the sky had already darkened. In such an environment, I seldom took out my mobile phone to play with it. Without a clock to remind me, I could only rely on the weather to determine the approximate time. The desert in front of me This natural scene, which is difficult to see in daily life, is like an impressionist oil painting, pure and hazy, confusing the passage of time by the way.

Back at the camp, the companions handed over a few fireworks, lit them lightly, and bright sparks shot out in all directions.

The fireworks are beautiful but short-lived, and they are the last one before I know it. I can't help but sigh that youth is fleeting. Life is short for dozens of years, but for many people, it has withered before it blooms, and it also makes me I secretly made up my mind not to pursue the length of my life, but to live a wonderful life.

As night falls, the temperature also drops sharply. The temperature difference between morning and evening in the desert will always exceed your imagination. Even if you come in midsummer, don’t forget to bring a coat. The golden sand in the daytime gradually fades into darkness at this moment. Looking around the camp, the vast sea of ​​sand still disappeared, replaced by a deep darkness, the desert at night, full of mystery and awe, reminding you not to underestimate the power of nature; to return to the camp, inside the tent The lights have been turned on, and the staff are busy preparing for a bonfire party. The food is already being prepared, and there are bursts of fragrance from time to time.

With the igniting of the bonfire, the atmosphere in the camp is gradually pushed to a climax. No matter where you are from, gather here at this moment, bid farewell to the shackles of reinforced concrete for a while, get rid of the troubles of daily troubles, the lonely smoke in the desert, light the bonfire, and listen to the firewood burning. The crackling sound, the pressure accumulated in the usual days, has long since dissipated at this moment.

Whether it is new friends or old friends, getting together always makes people feel happy, say byebye to social phobia, accent is not a problem, age is not a distance, just enjoy the wine and talk at the moment, the lively atmosphere is easy to infect people, Before you know it, you will also blend in. Many old buddies have joined the locals, singing and dancing, delicious food and wine, and new friends. The night of desert camping is far more lively than you imagined.

The elder brother who was traveling with him even took out a huge astronomical telescope from the trunk. His professionalism was beyond words, and he thought it was true. Without the light pollution brought by the splendid lanterns in the city, the desert in front of him was the best place to observe the starry sky. The onlookers are just to get a glimpse of the mysteries of the deep space. In fact, in the desert at night, as long as you look up, you will be shocked by the starry sky in front of you. We have been in the city for too long, and we seem to have forgotten what the night sky should look like Unfortunately, the weather is not beautiful. The sky was covered by thick clouds before long. After checking the weather forecast, it seems that the cloudy weather will last for two more days. My wish to observe the starry sky has to be given up, and I got up in the middle of the night to take pictures of the starry sky. The plan was ruined.

Although the dark clouds have begun to cover, the rising moon still casts bright moonlight, which is bright and peaceful, and the atmosphere in the camp is still hot. It seems that the disappointment caused by not being able to observe the starry sky just now has been swept away in a blink of an eye. Yes, with the start of desert karaoke, the atmosphere of the whole camp was once again pushed to a climax.

The happy time of desert camping lasted until late at night. The energy released by a group of people is absolutely beyond your imagination. When I think about it, I raise my hand to look at my watch and find that it is already past 2 o'clock in the morning. The enthusiastic desert is really honest. I, back to the tent, accompanied by the still burning bonfire, and the looming moonlight, Tengger, good night.


Have a nice road trip! ——Zhongwei Route 66

Maybe it was a lot of energy spent hiking in the desert yesterday, or maybe it was too crazy to play at the bonfire party. I woke up this morning and felt exhausted from the journey. Attractions - Route 66.

Arriving at Highway 66, the signs on the side of the road have already indicated their identity. Although the weather is gloomy, there are still many tourists who come to check in.

In fact, it was just an ordinary mountain road before, but as the saying goes, when there are more people, it has become a scenic spot. The road in front of you is very suitable for concave and concave shapes. The only pity is the bad weather. On a sunny day, it must be very popular here.

The ordinary street signs on the side of the road also attracted a lot of my shutter.

The temperature is pleasant, and the road in front of you is accompanied by the Yellow River, passing through the mountains and the Gobi. The magnificent scenery is not comparable to the beauty of the south, but it is rough and imposing.

It is such a seemingly ordinary road, because it is built among the high mountains, the whole line passes through the Heishan Gorge along the Yellow River, surrounded by mountains on both sides, and the Yellow River rushes by. The scenery and taste are very similar to the American Route 66 with a western style. So travelers who have been here call it "China's Route 66". Over time, such a name has spread like wildfire, attracting more and more tourists.

In addition to the road, there are also many reed fields on both sides of the road, which are also quite suitable for taking pictures with concave shapes, so don't miss it.

Leaving the road and going down to the river beach, not far away is the endlessly flowing Yellow River, with a turbulent momentum.

Leaving aside the western style of the United States, in fact, our western China is also very flavorful, and it is more distinctive, more cultural and historical, and rich in ethnic customs, just like the road in front of us, which is actually just the urban area of ​​Zhongwei. The ordinary road leading to North Long Beach still allows countless travelers to play their own tastes. The countless beauties of the great rivers and mountains of the motherland have been waiting for your discovery.

The golden sand is next to the water, plugged into the south of the Yangtze River——Shapotou
Continue to set off and prepare to go to Shapotou, which can be said to be a landmark scenic spot in Zhongwei.

I saw a lot of camels along the way. As a ship in the desert that has accompanied humans for thousands of years, it has been a good partner for humans to conquer the natural environment according to local conditions since ancient times.

The famous Shapotou is now a national AAAAA-level tourist attraction, a national-level desert ecological nature reserve, and a top 500 global environmental protection unit. The total area has reached 4599.3 hectares, accounting for 3% of the total land area of ​​Zhongwei City.

Shapotou integrates the desert, the Yellow River, high mountains and oasis, and has the majestic scenery of the northwest and the beautiful scenery of the south of the Yangtze River. There is the largest natural sand skiing field in China, the "No. 1 Cable in the World on the Yellow River" across the Yellow River, the ancient waterwheel represented by the Yellow River culture, the sheepskin raft, the oldest transportation tool on the Yellow River, and the rare mirage in the desert.

The scenic spot is very large, if you want to play thoroughly, you need at least one day.

Here you can ride a camel across the Tengger Desert, or take an off-road vehicle to surf in the sand sea, and you can enjoy the wonders of the Yellow River in the desert within a short distance.

Shapotou is divided into two by the National Highway, one side is the endless Tengger Desert, and the other side is the winding Yellow River. Therefore, Shapotou is divided into two scenic spots, namely the desert area and the Yellow River area.
The main activities in the desert area are camel riding, desert cross-country surfing, etc. If you go straight to the Yellow River area, you can also feel the charm of sheepskin rafts.

As the oldest means of transportation on the Yellow River, this is the crystallization of the wisdom of the ancient ancestors. It was also an indispensable means of water transportation for people on both sides of the Yellow River in Northwest China at that time. It has carried thousands of years of history and witnessed the earth-shaking changes on both sides of the Yellow River.

The Yellow River in the world is rich in Ningxia, and the richest man is Zhongwei. For Zhongwei, the Yellow River is the most gracious mother river, bringing rich water and soil to this land and nurturing generations of Zhongwei people.

The drone took off, just to feel the unique magnificence of the Yellow River.

Walking through the long suspension bridge, you can cross the banks of the Yellow River.

On one side, the Yellow River is running, and on the other side is the thousands of miles of desert. Nature uses its own unique way to create a wonderful scene in Shapotou.

There is also a huge international sandboarding center here.

The slope and length can definitely make you hooked, and experience the thrill of rushing down from the top of the dunes, with both speed and passion.

The most important thing is that you don't have to hold the sandboard to climb the mountain after you finish skiing. You can go to the top directly by taking the cable car. This experience is very similar to a ski resort.

Leaving Shapotou, end today's trip with an authentic meal of mutton. The mutton is fat but not greasy, oily but not greasy, delicious and delicious. The best ingredients only need the simplest cooking. The mutton in Northwest China is of excellent quality , coupled with the authentic method, it is often the object of everyone's "robbing" as soon as it is served on the table. If you don't pay attention, you will eat a lot, and you will regret the weight loss after eating.

Familiar historical stories in Wall Standing Thousands of Rens——Sikouzi

Compared with the famous Tengger Desert or Shapotou, the name of Sikouzi Scenic Spot is obviously much smaller. As a national 3A-level scenic spot, Sikou Scenic Spot is not only a civilized scenic spot in Ningxia, but also a charming scenic spot in China. China's self-driving tourism activity base can be said to be a natural scenic tourist area integrating danger, seclusion, strangeness and uniqueness.

As soon as I entered the scenic spot, I discovered the ruins of Su Wu shepherding sheep. I only saw the allusions in history books, but I didn't know that it happened here.

Su Wu, a famous official in the Western Han Dynasty, has been herding sheep for 19 years, which is remembered by later generations. There are too many relics such as "Su Wu's Broken Bridge" and "Su Wu's Dwelling in the Grottoes". In addition, some historical legends and allusions that are rarely recorded in the annals of history have also been passed down through the ages in Sikouzi, such as Yang Yanjing's battle against Xixia, Liuzhou trapped by soldiers, and "rice bowl begets gold" to relieve the three armies. Sikouzi is a living history museum, where allusions and legends can be traced.

After reading the historical allusions, continue to go deep into the scenic spot.

There are many cliffs next to it, and it has naturally become a natural rock climbing place. This place is not too difficult, and it is specially designed for children. If you bring your children to challenge, you may gain courage and persistence.

The suspended suspension bridge in the valley in the distance looks very thrilling, but people can't help but check it out.

Finally climbed the mountain to the place where the suspension bridge is, and looked at it closely, only to find that it is much more dangerous than it looks at the bottom of the mountain. Yoyo, and under the bridge is a bottomless canyon, which is definitely exciting enough.

Of course, even on the suspension bridge, you can't forget the "great cause" of the concave shape~

Cross the suspension bridge, turn over the hills, shuttle between the mountains and canyons, stop in the gullies, lean on the railings on the ancient temples, look at the strange rocks on both sides of the road, and taste the high and tough Danxia cliffs of Yipin Peak.

Mountaineering is indeed not an easy task. In addition to physical strength, it is also a challenge to one's willpower.

When you are tired from climbing, you can rest your feet on the rugged stone steps and breathe the fresh air in the mountains.

After checking the information, I found out that the area of ​​Sikouzi was originally called the Beihai in ancient times. It is surrounded by Xiangshan Mountains in the south, and the mountain roads are extremely dangerous. In ancient times, it was the throat of Guyuan, Pingliang, Xi'an and other places. Plains, big rivers flowing in the middle, and tens of thousands of acres of land. Suddenly, the place names of Beihai that appear from time to time in history books, especially in the history of the Han Dynasty, even if they are on the right number. The historical stories that originally only existed in books seem to come alive from the text. .

Historically, Sikouzi has become a battleground for military strategists because of its location at the gateway of Yinnan and the barrier of Weining. It is no wonder that countless allusions and legends are spread here.

When you climb to the top and look at it, you can feel the vastness of the scenery in front of you. No wonder the ancients said "you will be at the top, and you can see all the small mountains."

Dark clouds gradually gathered in the distant sky. I was worried that if it rained and the mountain road would be slippery, I couldn't help but savor the fun of climbing to the top, so I could only turn back and go down the mountain in a hurry.

As the saying goes, going up the mountain is easy and going down the mountain is difficult. The ancients did not deceive me. It is not easy to go down the rugged mountain road~

Silk Road Buddha Light - Xumishan Grottoes

Leaving Sikouzi, continue to head north and arrive at the Mount Sumeru Scenic Area. In ancient times, the Sikouzi River at the foot of the mountain was called Shimen Water. There was a Shimen Pass on the water, which became an important channel in the eastern section of the Silk Road. It is an important defense for various ethnic minorities to fight and repair.

As soon as you hear the place name of Mount Sumeru, you know that it must be a holy place for Buddhism. After all, Mount Sumeru is the holy mountain in Buddhism. In ancient Indian mythology, the legendary Mount Sumeru is located in the center of a small world.

Visited the Mount Sumeru Museum, and sure enough, a theme exhibition called "Silk Road Buddha Light" was being displayed in the museum.

For the ancient Silk Road, Buddhism has always been a religion with great influence along the route.

The museum also systematically shows the influence of Buddhism on the Silk Road through physical objects and materials.

After leaving the museum, you will find the Mount Sumeru Grottoes behind you.

I took advantage of the gap between tours to continue to make concave and concave shapes and pose~

There are 162 existing grottoes on Mount Xumi, which are distributed in eight regions naturally formed from south to north, but there are only about 20 of them that are relatively complete. The mountain is a Cenozoic and Tertiary sedimentary rock group, including the formation of red strata, orogenic uplift and external dynamic etching. Naturally formed caves on the stone walls can be seen everywhere, in different sizes and styles. The Xumishan Grottoes are large-scale grotto art statues of Xumishan in the Northern Dynasties, Sui and Tang Dynasties. It is very different from most grottoes in China that were only excavated on a rocky cliff. The Xumishan Grottoes were excavated on 8 rocky mountains separated by a gap. Moreover, there are ladder bridges between the ditches, which can be said to be a rare scenic spot in the Northwest Loess Plateau, and also a treasure in my country's ancient cultural heritage, with important artistic value.

New journey, start again! ——Liupan Mountain Long March Scenic Spot

Unknowingly, our entire self-driving trip in Ningxia has come to the last day. Taking advantage of the last opportunity, we will go straight to Liupan Mountain to experience the unique experience of red tourism, and to cherish today's beautiful life and remember the heroes The hard work and dedication of our predecessors.

This year coincides with Daqing, the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China, and the entire scenic spot is decorated with grandeur and solemnity.

Knowing Liupan Mountain started from the great man's song "Qingpingle · Liupan Mountain". Now when I personally set foot on this red holy land, I can better understand the heroism and ambition in the great man's poems——
"The sky is high and the clouds are light,
Looking down at the geese flying south.
If you don't reach the Great Wall, you are not a hero.
Twenty thousand trips.
The highest peak of Liupan Mountain,
The red flag blows in the westerly wind.
Today with long tassels in hand,
When will the Canglong be bound? "
Climbing to the top of Liupan Mountain, the great man looked back at the victory of the Long March in the face of the autumn scenery in the north, expressing the strong will of the Red Army to go north to fight against Japan; Just like the statues of the Red Army soldiers going forward indomitably, the Long March of the Red Army is destined to be a great journey in the history of our party, our army, and even mankind.

Together with my companions, I changed into the costumes of the Red Army's Long March. Although it is not a complete restoration, it is not professional, but a simple costume change is also our tribute to this great journey.

Wearing an unfamiliar military uniform on the upper body, everyone looked very novel.

After queuing up, for us, this is not only a tour, but also a unique patriotic education activity.

The lecturer is also an "instructor", and the atmosphere at the scene has also become serious at this moment.

A brief but solemn flag-presenting ceremony was also held at the scene.

When reaching out to take the flag of the Red Army, I believe everyone can understand the weight of the red flag.

We are going to go to the Red Army Trail. We are going to retake a short section of the Red Army Road. Although the road is short, we can see the big from the small, just to experience the difficulty of the Red Army’s Long March.

The sign in front of the Red Army Trail, for us, only needs to walk a short distance of 2.5 kilometers. The Red Army actually completed the feat of 25,000 miles, and it was in an extremely harsh environment. While lamenting the incomparable will of the predecessors and martyrs, it really made me feel ashamed.

The high altitude and mountain roads did bring some difficulties to hiking, but at the moment no one complained, and no one gave up. Everyone was expressing their respect for the Red Army's Long March in their own way. In fact, the ecology in the valley is good and the scenery is beautiful. Although I am a little tired, I can climb the mountain all the way, enjoy the scenery all the way, and feel proud of having walked the Red Army’s Long March. It is definitely a hike that has taught me a lot.

The Red Army Trail climbs to high places along with the valley and creeks. Along the way, according to the Red Army’s Long March route and important event nodes, it arranges the start of Yudu River, the bloody Xiangjiang River, the breakthrough of the Wujiang River, the Zunyi Meeting, the capture of Louguan, the four crossings of the Chishui River, and the skillful crossing of the Jinsha River. 15 groups of themed sculptures, such as Jiang, Flying over the Luding Bridge, Overcoming the Snowy Mountain, Maogong Joining Teachers, Difficultly Crossing the Grassland, Occupying Lazikou, Decision-Making Hadapu, Joining Teachers and Jiangtai Fort, and Laying the Foundation of the Great Northwest, represent the major milestones along the Long March. Events are vividly displayed.

Stopping for a rest on the way, the magnificent surrounding scenery also came into view. The mountains are stacked and the shade is like a blanket. It is from such mountains that the Red Army's Long March has embarked on a new path of Chinese revolution and a broad future of New China.

After the hike, continue to visit the Red Army Long March Memorial Hall.

The exhibition hall uses a variety of methods such as physical objects, materials, and images to comprehensively demonstrate the difficult journey of the Red Army's Long March, and it also allows us to have a deeper understanding of this period of history.

The Long March went from here to victory, and it also brought a new direction to China, which was suffering from poverty and malpractices at that time. In a happy age, in a peaceful, stable, prosperous country.

The tour is coming to an end, and when I come here again now, my mood is a little different from when I first arrived. In addition to feeling the greatness and difficulty of the Red Army's Long March, it is more a kind of gratitude for the previous life, and it is also a kind of Chinese culture. People's joy and pride.

In the sacred place of revolution, the party members also took a solemn oath under the party banner, revisiting the oath they made when they joined the party, not forgetting their original aspirations, and keeping in mind their mission.

A unique and meaningful red tour is over.

With the red flags waving, our Ningxia self-driving trip also came to an end.

At this point, our trip of "New Journey, Start Again - Thousands of Cars Galloping, Star Road Self-driving Beautiful Ningxia" is all over,
The encounter in just a few days, naturally still can't explain the magic of this land,
Xixia is looking for traces, there are mountains and waters, and there are also mountains and seas of Ningxia people;
Unforgettable Yellow River water, Unforgettable Helan Mountain, Unforgettable millennium wind and sand and long years;
A desert, a lake, a solitary smoke and a river of stars, of course there is still a great journey!
Connected to Jiangnan, colorful Ningxia, the ancient Silk Road is long, and the beauty is even better today. Thank you for meeting you!
next time,
goodbye!

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