Day1-2020/8/24- Arrive in Chengdu, check in the high-tech zone for Internet celebrities
Hearing the news that the toes of the Leshan Giant Buddha were flooded, I felt uneasy. The trip to Tibet on August 318 is about to start, and I pray for a safe journey.
The night rain fell on Chengdu. Considering that the cold is not good yet, and the possible high reaction in Tibet, consider staying in Chengdu to rest and prepare supplies.
I live in the high-tech zone, go shopping by bicycle, and build buildings everywhere I look. The buildings in the new zone go straight into the sky, and the interiors are very high-end. Passing by the Global Center, I checked in the colorful market, known as mini Santorini.
There are small and fresh marine buildings and a very interesting indoor water park. In the hot summer, I also want to jump in.
There is a coffee shop in Universal, which is also an Internet celebrity.
In particular, there are many buildings with novel designs, I don't know what they are called. For example, the twin towers not far from the Global Center are also landmark buildings.
The other side of the twin towers
Zhongshuge in the center of Ginza is also a very popular place. It's a pity that there is a corporate leasing presentation in the lobby, so you can't go in.
Ginza is very luxurious, and the design of the toilets on each floor is hotly searched on the top. Ginza is also famous for its toilets.
Later, when I went to the Louis Ballroom about 4 kilometers away from Ginza, I saw a lot of people taking wedding dresses, probably for a fee. In fact, it is a luxurious venue for a wedding banquet hall.
In the evening, I came to Tiexiang Sishui Street, which is 2 stations away from Jiaozi Avenue subway station. It feels a bit like the night scene of Shantang Street in Suzhou, but the architectural style is more modern.
Day2 -2020/08/25-Chengdu-Kangding (Chinese Valentine's Day)
The 318 National Highway from Chengdu to Ya'an is under construction, so we choose to take the high speed and pass through many tunnels, each about 3-10 kilometers long, and the longest tunnel group is 30 kilometers long. I lamented the greatness of the infrastructure of the motherland, passing through Erlang Mountain, and the altitude is getting higher and higher.
Arrive in Kangding in the evening. There is a big temperature difference between morning and evening here, and the geothermal heating will be turned on at night in August.
Kangding is very small, with only one main road, and houses are built along both sides of the river, each of which is a hotel and restaurant.
I checked a certain review, and had dinner here's specialty - yak miscellaneous hot pot.
However, history repeated itself. The last time I had stomach discomfort after eating yak hot pot in Dachaidan, this time it happened again, so I decided not to eat yak meat.
Day3-2020/08/26-Kangding-Xindu Bridge-Yajiang
Today we have to cross Zheduo Mountain, with an altitude of 4298. I don't know whether it will be high or not. Glucose, instant oxygen, and oxygen cylinders are prepared. On the way up the winding mountain, I immediately took two Suda Oxygen, and there was no tinnitus and other phenomena, and I arrived safely at the Zheduo Mountain Observation Deck. Eric is even better, driving up the mountain, climbing to the steps, no problem.
In the process of climbing the steps, I became more and more breathless, and after squatting down, I fell into a coma for about 1 minute. In a hurry, Eric picked his eyes, pinched the person, and poured glucose water. Opening his eyes again, he gradually felt refreshed, but he didn't dare to climb anymore.
Down from Zheduo Mountain is Xindu Bridge, with landscape avenues along the way, Tibetan-style buildings and barley fields meandering the entire valley.
It coincides with the highland barley harvest season, people are working in the fields, and Tibetan restaurants generally only operate at night. Harvesters can also be seen here, and the slightly larger barley fields are also harvested by machines.
Xinduqiao town is very small, due to road construction, dusty, the best photography season here is autumn. The best scenery is actually on the road, from Zheduo Mountain to Xindu Bridge.
Yajiang is building roads. If you follow the navigation, you need to detour to National Highway 317, and the journey is more than 900 kilometers. We asked the inn and said that although the road is being built, the 318 Xindu Bridge to Yajiang is normal, and the Yajiang to Xindu Bridge is passing through the Gaoer Temple Tunnel, and the others are normal.
Arrive at Yajiang in the evening, passing many beautiful Tibetan-style houses on the road. The ultraviolet rays in the plateau are very strong, and our noses are red from the sun, so we quickly put on a mask at night.
Day4-2020/08/27-Yajiang-Litang-Batang
It is about 150 kilometers from Yajiang to Batang, but the altitude rises nearly 2,000 meters. There are winding mountains and slopes all the way, and the road is steep and sharp. Be careful when driving, and don't rush to overtake.
Litang is known as the city of the sky, or the highest city in the world, with an altitude of more than 4,000 meters. From Yajiang to Litang, you will see a beautiful sea of clouds. Vegetation also transitions from alpine shrubs to grasslands.
There are a lot of large vehicles with hangers on the 318, and there are many vehicles on narrow roads. Safety is more important than speed. In addition, the yak is the big brother, and you must give way when you encounter it.
It takes about 3 hours to drive to Litang. Before entering Litang, Eric found "the first noodle in Tibet". The name is loud and the food is not flattering.
It reminded me of what the boss said when I stayed in Yajiang, the ingredients (vegetables and fruits) here are all from Kangding, and the rare is the most expensive. The small car in the picture is for selling vegetables and fruits. When the loudspeaker is shouted, people in need will come.
Litang is relatively large, and it is very convenient to eat and live, but pedestrians generally dare not stay overnight in Gaocheng for fear of rebellion. This is the only way to go to Daocheng Yading.
From Litang to the west, there is still more than 130 kilometers to Batang. Batang is 2,500 meters above sea level. This road will pass through Maoya Prairie and Sister Lake.
It is said on the Internet that the most beautiful section of 318 is from Yajiang to Batang. It was indeed beautiful to see. Passing through the Maoya Grassland, the flowers have faded, and the scenery is not much different from the one along the way, which is a bit misleading.
The mountain road winds down, and the sister lakes suddenly appear around the bend.
On the way to Batang, you will pass through several small villages, some of which have been lifted out of poverty and developed a new economy. After passing through Deda Village, the villagers suddenly called "Tashi Dele" at me, and I subconsciously returned to Tashi Dele. After passing through Deda, 318 is building roads section by section, allowing traffic on one side, and two-way traffic flows alternately.
There was a cloud above the head, and a burst of rain was called to wash away the soil covered by the road construction section of the car. After more than 4 hours, we finally arrived from Litang to Batang. Batang County has a main street with two gas stations and countless hotels and restaurants. After walking for the past few days, I found that I have a nosebleed. It is very dry here, so keep water and fruit at all times.
Day5-2020/08/28-Batang-Zuogong
Today's road is very difficult and dangerous. The road from Batang to Zhubalong is under construction. The 20-kilometer road is full of potholes, and the sharp stones may be scratched at any time. Due to the construction of a hydropower station on the Jinsha River, part of the old road will be submerged, and the new road will be dug on the side of the mountain. Excavators and oil tankers will be working on the road, and the road will be blocked for more than an hour. After crossing the Jinsha River Bridge, the road is easy to go and enter Qamdo. At the Qamdo checkpoint, you have to get off the car and swipe your ID card and health code. Then enter Tibet.
The road conditions along the way are good, passing through Haitong Stone Forest is actually a hill.
Go forward another 50 kilometers to Mangkang County. It was noon, and I ate something in Mangkang. Sichuan cuisine is king here, and the cold cucumbers are all spicy. Fortunately, delicious. Finally got to eat cucumbers. Mangkang can enter Yunnan by going south, and reach Lhasa by going west. The vegetables here come from Chengdu and Yunnan, and only highland barley is grown locally, at an altitude of 3875
Mangkang is very small, continue westward, first climb over the 4,300-meter-high Mount Lau, and then go downhill all the way, the scenery is a bit fanciful.
After climbing up quickly, I saw that the mountains were high and the valley was deep, and the Lancang River was flowing in the valley, which looked like a small river from a high place. National Highway 318 twists and turns here, climbing continuously along the mountainside of Jueba Mountain, reaching an altitude of 3800 here. The road here is steep and windy, with many sharp bends. I dare not look down, and I am even a little afraid to go here again on the return journey.
Afterwards, continue to move forward, the highest altitude is 5005 Dongda Mountain pass, after passing the pass, all the way downhill, Zuogong County can be reached in half an hour. Stay in Xincheng, Zuogong County.
Day6-2020/08/29-Zuogong-Basu
On this day, I drove 200 kilometers, passing through Bangda, the 72nd turn of the Nujiang River, Dora Mountain, and arrived at Basu.
Day7-2020/08/30 Basu-Bomi (Ranhu Lake, Midui Glacier, Laigu Glacier)
However, Wuhu Lake is not beautiful in the rainy season, it is rather turbid. We drove more than 10 kilometers in the direction of Zayu, where you can take pictures of the reflection of Ranwu Lake, and it is also the way to Laigu Village to see ancient glaciers.
The quiet Ranwu Lake suddenly began to be shrouded in dark clouds, and the rain came immediately.
Laigu Village currently does not charge fees, but seeing that the gate of the scenic spot is under construction, it can be predicted that it will become a fiscal revenue for the Laigu Village Government next year.
At the foot of Laigu Glacier Mountain, some Tibetans blocked the way to drive up the mountain, and offered to ride up the mountain to see the ice tongue. Each person charged 100 yuan, or it was a little harder to climb to the ice tongue on foot.
Arrived in Bomi in light rain all the way. Covered in clouds and mist, the vegetation is dense, and Bomi, which is full of snow-capped mountains, is like a small south of the Yangtze River in Tibet. This road is along the 318 line, and Bomi is the most beautiful. I ate the stove chicken here for dinner.
Day8 2020/08/31-Bomi-Linzhi (Gang Spruce Forest Grass Lake)
When you open the window in the morning, you can see the snow-capped mountains and cloud belts. Living in Bomi is really a blessing.
I was shocked when I saw a group of photos of Gang spruce forest and grass lake on Weibo. So I drove there, the off-season ticket is 50? It is about 20 kilometers from Bomi to Caohu Lake.
This is Grass Lake. Flying a drone for the first time, I was worried about falling into the lake.
Day 9-202/09/01-Linzhi-Lhasa (Niyang River)
In Linzhi, you can drive hundreds of kilometers to see the Yarlung Zangbo River and Namjagbarwa Peak. On the 318 National Highway to Lhasa, you can go to see Basongcuo. We took the Linla Expressway and arrived in Lhasa in 5 hours.
The second time I came to Lhasa, this time I felt not as good as the first time. The streets are crowded with traffic and parking spaces are hard to find. The environment is similar to that of a tier 5 city. Board and lodging is 1-2 times that of Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen. Barkhor Street closes at 8:00 p.m., there are 30-40-year-old Tibetan elder sisters begging for money in the street, and some are chasing after selling jade and bracelets.
The Niyang River Valley is also engaged in real estate development.
Lhasa is not the focus this time, and it will take more time to leave Little Ali.
Day10-2020/09/02-Lhasa-Gyantse (Yanghu Lake, Langzika)
The road from Lhasa to Yanghu Lake has a speed limit, and there is a 59-kilometer road around the lake, which is limited to two hours and 10 minutes. Yanghu Lake is now charging, but you don’t need to buy a ticket, because it is the only place to go to Shigatse. The road goes around Yanghu Lake. The beauty of Yanghu Lake is different in every angle and road section. It is not recommended to spend 60? Tickets to climb the mountain to take pictures, there is no special advantage.
After passing Yanghu Lake, we will arrive at Langzika. I was looking for a place to stay in Langzika Town. I saw the best hotel and was told that it was full. I was surprised why such a remote place was still full. It turned out that it was booked. meeting.
After searching for a few places, it was not good, so I decided to drive more than 100 kilometers to live in Gyantse. The prodigal son card is very beautiful, very new, just one street away. Accommodation conditions are not cost-effective.
However, due to the speed measurement in the section, the drive was not fast, and it took more than three hours to reach Gyantse City. It is said that it is a city, but it is actually very small. When I encountered the Carola Glacier, it was different from the past 16 years. Now it has been circled and charged, and then I can climb to the ice tongue.
It has been raining along the way, where the clouds drift, the rain follows, and the lightning and thunder arrive at Gyantse.
There is nothing like a hot pot to warm the stomach. The altitude here is high, which is not suitable for growing vegetables, and the prices are high.
Day13-2020/09/03 Gyantse - Shigatse - Angren
I heard that the Red River Valley was filmed in Gyantse Ancient Castle. Gyantse Ancient Castle is next to the ancient city, and there will be lights at night. When I entered the city last night, I saw the ancient castle and wanted to take pictures, but I felt cold after dinner, so I gave up. .
The rain last night turned into snow on the high mountains, covering the mountains with white. I thought I would see snow when I got up this morning, but due to the light rain, the snow melted when the sun rose.
The speed limit on the road from Gyantse to Shigatse, we stopped at an ecological agricultural garden, the melon seller highly recommends the shredded watermelon here, because the skin is very thin, you can tear it and eat it, one melon a day to replenish water, throat It doesn't hurt anymore. After cutting the melon, I realized that the small watermelon is 48¥, and the taste is also average.
After eating melons, I was invited to visit the ecological orchard and saw locals picking strawberries and buying potted plants. But the price is not cheap. The girl selling melons said that the locals like to use cash. Looking at ordinary people, they take out a pocketful of money to buy things. There are rich people there, and Tibetans are the same.
Shigatse is also known as the hometown of highland barley in China. There are large tracts of highland barley everywhere, and people who harvest it also eat lunch in the field. However, harvesting here is still done by hand, not by machines. It is different from what I saw in Xinduqiao. I thought that harvesting machines would be used for the highland barley that is as large as the plain here.
Arrive at Angren in the evening, which is very close to Lazi. Lazi can go to the Everest base camp. Because I have been there, I no longer want to experience the headache and the memory of the big kangpu. I choose to see the Dagejia geothermal fountain on the 216 National Highway.
Day14-2020/09/04 Angren-Cuoqin-Gaize County
It was a mistake for Ang Ren to come out, it was beautiful to set off against the rising sun. Today we have to walk 880 kilometers. We will start our journey early in the morning, and we will basically take National Highway 226.
