Even though there are countless beauties in the world, sometimes I still want to walk the road I have traveled, walk the rugged and dangerous road, and fill or relive the life that I have never experienced before. So, we chose to travel, for that long-term spiritual reunion. And I chose to drive in western Sichuan with the Jetta VS5.

In western Sichuan, how many tourists can explain why they came here? Maybe it's for the lights on the plateau and the stars in the world; maybe it's to feel the rugged mountains and long rivers; maybe it's to see the sky burial of the Tibetan people returning to nature; maybe it's just a simple desire to purify the soul; Or around the mandala at the highest point, turning the copper prayer wheel to pray devoutly, so that the tired and irritable mood can return to the cage...

Time is so good, no matter how you go through it, you will be disappointed. Youth is too short, no matter how it burns, it will be a delay! Don't be afraid, this time there are Qianfan and Jetta VS5, we will accompany you to appreciate all the colors along the way in western Sichuan. Looking at Shijie, there is something to be done, let's go!

(1) Departure is for better arrival

DAY1: Chengdu - Kangding County - Xindu Bridge - Yajiang County

Born in the plains, most of them are full of yearning for the mountains, especially the snow mountains. I guess this is probably the reason why there are so many fans in western Sichuan. The Sichuan-Tibet Highway is the first highway connecting Chengdu, Sichuan and Lhasa, Tibet, and the Western Sichuan Highway, which has the most scenic scenery, was formerly the traffic post road with the highest terrain and the most dangerous road conditions in the world.

Starting from Chengdu, the birthplace of Bashu culture, facing the morning sun, before the trip, let me introduce my little partner on this trip - FAW-Volkswagen Jetta VS5. As the saying goes, start with appearance, be loyal to character, and be trapped in talent. The same is true for car selection. The Jetta VS5 not only inherits the Volkswagen family genes but also keeps pace with the times. The innovative design makes the whole model more youthful and energetic. The protrusions add a sense of strength to the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, and the combination of Chinese and Western styles vividly demonstrates sports and wildness, delicacy and modernity.

The locals have a saying: "Erlang Mountain scares people to death, Zheduo Mountain turns dead people over." Zheduo Mountain is the first high mountain pass that needs to be crossed on the Sichuan-Tibet line, so it is called "the first pass in Kham". The word Zheduo means bend in Tibetan, and the winding mountain road goes all the way to the top of the mountain, which shows how difficult the mountain road is.

But with the assistance of Jetta VS5's ACC3.0 adaptive cruise system, there is no need to worry about such mountain roads. When the vehicle speed exceeds 30km/h, the ACC system can be turned on through the multi-function steering wheel, and the Jetta VS5 will automatically maintain a safe vehicle distance and vehicle speed according to the detection of the front and rear vehicles by the radar probe. Such an intelligent configuration is like having an extra driver's assistant, helping me control the speed of the car at all times and keep a safe distance.

(2) Eighteen bends of the Tianlu Road, the beauty of the curves that shocks you

DAY2: Litang, Yajiang County - Eighteen Bends of Tianlu - Shangri-La Town - Daocheng County

After entering the Tibetan area, the continuous herds of cattle and sheep and the fields of highland barley gradually come into view. Xinduqiao is the first small town after 318 entered Tibet. There is an observation deck of Gongga Snow Mountain here. Starting from Xinduqiao, the difficulty of the Shu road will be difficult to reach the blue sky. To the north of Xindu Bridge is Tagong Grassland, to the east is the ancient city of Kangding, to the west is the hinterland of Tibetan areas, and to the south is Gongga Snow Mountain. If you pass Xindu Bridge in the evening, you might as well go to the old pass of Gaoersi Mountain in the direction of Yajiang River to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Jinshan Mountain at sunset.

After crossing the Xindu Bridge fork on the Western Sichuan Line, you will officially embark on the most beautiful highway 318. During the journey from Yajiang to Litang, you will experience some incredible places. One is the Eighteen Bends of the Tianlu Road, which is named for its high altitude and difficult and tortuous roads. After pulling these three high mountains, Litang is the highest county in the world.

In addition to the two scenery mentioned above, what makes me even more incredible is the power system of the Jetta VS5.

The Jetta VS5 is built on the Volkswagen MQB platform, which perfectly inherits the German genes. It is also equipped with the same power system as Volkswagen, 1.4TEA211 turbocharged direct injection engine and AQ250 six-speed automatic manual transmission, making it no longer difficult to climb plateau mountain roads.

The 18th bend of Tianlu Road in Jianziwan Mountain on National Highway 318 is worthy of its name. With so many curves, the drivers passing by couldn't help sweating. Driving the Jetta VS5, on such a mountain road, there is no sense of timidity at all. The ESP body stabilization system equipped with Jetta VS5 can analyze and evaluate the vehicle hundreds of times per second while the vehicle is running. Especially on the way over mountains and ridges, even on snow-capped and slippery roads, the ESP system can also control the wheels to ensure the safe driving of the vehicle and minimize potential safety hazards.

On this road, there are scattered stones of all sizes, shining in the mountains like diamonds dropped by God, and there are traces of time flowing everywhere, which are worth stopping and savoring. Haizi Mountain is also a stone river, stone sea and ice-eroded rock basins of various shapes composed of large and small granite boulders. There are neither towering trees nor gurgling water on these two mountains. As far as the eye can see, there are almost all stones of different shapes, which is indescribably desolate.

The curves here are rugged and steep, but also stunningly beautiful. And if you really conquer these corners, you will add more rich adventures to your life.

(3) I hope someone like you will accompany me to Daocheng Yading

DAY3: Daocheng Yading Scenic Area

I hope to have someone like you, someone who is as bright and refreshing as the morning in the mountains, who is like the sun on the road to the ancient city, warm but not hot, covering all my skin, from the starting point to the night, from the mountains to the study , the answer to all questions is simple. I hope that there is someone like you who carries out the future and counts the road signs of life.

Zhang Jiajia's "Passing Through Your World" has turned Daocheng Yading from a minority into an Internet celebrity. When you come to Aden, you have to go to the Sanshen Mountain, Two Grasslands, and Sanhaizi in Daocheng Yading.

Sanshen Mountain, Xiannairi (Tibetan "Avalokitesvara"), Yangmaiyong (Tibetan "Manjusri"), and Shanuoduoji (Tibetan "Vajrapani") are snow-capped all year round, echoing each other from afar , Standing in a triangle, Tibetan Buddhism is called "Risong Gongbu", which means "Three Patriarch Fushan". It is said that every turn around the mountain is equal to the merits of 100 million mani. If you worship in the year of the rooster in the Tibetan calendar, Then the merit will be multiplied. The peak shapes of Sanshen Mountain are different, but they are all pure white and spotless. The organic combination of snow peaks, glaciers, forests, streams, waterfalls, meadows, and lakes, with the vast forests, seas, springs, and waterfalls among them, entrusts the quiet and pure land of Sanshen Mountain.

The ancient meadow was originally a glacial barrier lake. Because the glacial lake at the foot of Xiannairi broke its embankment and washed away the lake here, it formed today's natural bonsai ancient meadow landscape composed of grassland, forest, creek, and manidui. . Standing here, you can have a glimpse of the two peaks of Xiannairi and Xialangduoji. The ancient meadow is the only place to go to Chonggu Temple, the foot of Xiannairi, Shengshuimen and Luorong cattle farm.

Luorong cattle farm is an alpine pasture where Tibetans graze nearby. It is surrounded by the three sacred mountains of "Risong Gongbu". The Tibetan architecture and temple buildings here are unique, and the herds of cattle and sheep enjoy the abundant sunshine, fertile grassland and pure lake water here. Here, man and nature are integrated, people worship nature, revere nature, depend on each other and live in harmony with nature.

Daocheng is a high-altitude area with a large temperature difference between morning and evening. In addition, Sanhaizi is located in a mountain system and can only be walked on foot. Therefore, it is very necessary to keep warm. Jetta VS5's Launcher homepage will display current real-time vehicle conditions and weather information, and pay attention to real-time wind power, air quality and sports weather index, so that I can dress warmly and travel with attitude even if I am in the hinterland of snow-capped mountains.

(4) Ganzi is such a place where countless paradises are hidden

DAY4: Daocheng Yading - Haizishan Nature Reserve - Litang - Xindu Bridge - Bamei Town

The Red Grassland is a wetland the size of a football field. During the golden autumn season, clusters of water plants seem to be ignited, and they are as red as fire, attracting countless pedestrians to stop. National Highway 318 passes through the middle of the Red Grassland, and then comes to the Maoya Prairie. The Wuliang River extends all the way to the foot of Haizi Mountain. The blue sky and the green grassland are connected, which is refreshing.

Along National Highway 318 and over Haizi Mountain, the mountain is full of ancient ice remains from the fourth glacial period, among which Sister Lake is a typical representative of melting lakes. These two lakes are like two crystal clear teardrops of a fairy, sprinkled on the snow-capped peaks, exuding an intoxicating beauty between each breath, standing by the lake, facing the scene in front of you, you can't help but be amazed. There is a feeling of "cleaning away the mortal dust, lead and dream, and everything in the world is empty".

If you talk about the endless, vast and free prairie that you will pass through when you walk the southern Sichuan-Tibet line, then Bamei must be ranked first. Bamei Plain is located in the southeast of Daofu County, Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture. The quiet small villages and temples bathed in the rising sun make people feel very peaceful, and the photos taken are as beautiful as fairyland.

Ganzi is such a place where countless heavens are hidden. The holy lake chases the auspicious clouds, the snow-capped mountains are lingering with sunshine, and the prayer flags and tranquil atmosphere linger in every place you pass. In a place full of hope, we are looking for the true meaning of the soul all the way, and the flowers are blooming all the way. During this journey, thanks to the company of Jetta VS5.

The interior seating space of the Jetta VS5 can be said to be unique. The comfortable seat cushion height from the ground can satisfy people of different heights to get on and off the car easily. Practical and convenient. The six-way electric adjustment of the seat can easily meet the sitting posture of different groups of people. The high-end model is also equipped with a seat heating function, which can bring me a little warmth in a cold and humid environment. It can be said that it is fully equipped with comfort.

The trunk space of Jetta VS5 is good, and the opening position is also relatively low. The rear seats support a 4/6 ratio. The official announcement of the trunk volume is 482 liters, and there is a sunken design inside, and the space utilization rate is quite good. It is impressive, and there is no problem with the flatness. It is fully capable of general household needs. On this trip to western Sichuan, we brought two 28-inch large suitcases, plus two large camera bags, and two luggage bags, with ample extra space.

(5) Seda, if life is only as it was at first sight

DAY5: Bamei Town - Daofu - Seda

If "life is only like seeing it for the first time", then the first sight when you meet Seda will definitely make you reluctant to forget it. In the minds of most tourists, Seda in a narrow sense refers to the Wuming Buddhist Academy on Larong Valley. Everyone who wants to go to Seda has more or less faith in his heart. This is the pure land of Buddhism, which can purify people's hearts. At the moment of crossing the mountains, the pits and valleys are full of red, shining in the setting sun. These thousands of red monk houses are built by local monks and nuns. When you really stand on the top of the Buddhist Academy, overlooking the meandering rivers on the broad grassland, or the dense lakes and marshes in the towering snow-capped mountains, you will feel shocked.

During the journey from Daofu to Seda, those trekking roads over mountains and mountains have become less difficult and dangerous with the help of Jetta VS5. The HHC hill assist system of Jetta VS5 can independently judge whether the vehicle is on a slope On the road, and gradually reduce the brake pressure with the increase of the driving torque, so as to ensure that the vehicle will not slip back when starting on a slope, and improve the driving comfort of starting and parking on the Sichuan-Tibet line.

Accompanied by the sound of chanting sutras, the twilight merges, the birds return to their nests, the distant mountains gradually disappear in the sunset, and a new moon hangs in the sky. In the dark night, the lights in each small red house make the mandala warm. And sacred, like thousands of dancing fireflies, and like thousands of stars falling to the earth, until finally, they converge into an ocean of light. At this moment, the mandala seems to have transformed into a strand of pointing lights of the Buddhist Academy, guiding the way forward for every confused soul.

In Seda, it is difficult for people who have not witnessed it with their own eyes to truly feel how much people here cherish life and cherish life. This kind of cherishment and prudence, just like the MKE intelligent fatigue monitoring system of Jetta VS5, can record the driver's driving status at any time, automatically analyze the driver's driving status, and when there is an abnormality, a coffee cup logo will appear on the display screen of the instrument cluster to remind me Stop to rest and drive safely.


(6) Look at all living beings and see yourself

DAY6-7: Seda-Guanyin Bridge-Chengdu

Some people say that memories will fade away with the passage of time, while some memories will be carved into a trace with the passage of time, which will not disappear for a long time in the mind. In Tibetan areas, many places are When you look at sentient beings, you also look at yourself.

After driving on the western Sichuan line for a few days, I found that the average fuel consumption per 100 kilometers of the Jetta VS5 is only 6.3L. It is rare to have such a low fuel consumption when driving on plateaus.

Western Sichuan seems to be an unattainable pure land for many people. This hometown of the soul closest to heaven is both pure and rough, strong and sincere, solemn and full of vitality.....

If the journey in Aba is a poem, majestic and tender; then the journey in Daocheng is a painting, cold and lofty but colorful; Seda is the hometown of the soul, the temple on the top of the mountain, and the belief in Sanskrit music... Walking from Chengdu to Chengdu is not just a circle, the journeys experienced in the middle are enough to shock countless times. What I have seen and heard along the way, whether it is Tibetan-style architecture or devout believers, the belief and firmness of step by step are enough to make people think, and people can't help but want to really slow down, find themselves, find faith, find Home of the soul.

As for me, the most beautiful thing about this unforgettable journey is not only the scenery itself, but also the long mountains and rivers I have traveled with the Jetta VS5; the most thought-provoking thing about this western Sichuan road is not life itself, but the journey with the Jetta VS5 or The part of the journey touched by chance or destiny; the most memorable thing in this snowy land is not only the pure and solemn Buddhist temple itself, but also the faith, indifference and determination of the pilgrimage experienced with Jetta VS5.