July 27 almost kicked off the train
At around 8 o'clock in the evening, Sister Li said in the group that she was going to go out. Only then did I realize that the train ticket was for today. I have always thought that the 27th is a week, but the 27th is today, star! Expect! six! After seeing the message, I immediately went home to get my luggage. Fortunately, the luggage was packed in advance. Then my husband drove me to the subway station. At this moment, only the subway is the fastest and best choice. After running all the way, I finally arrived at the platform before the train departed. 97 minutes of horror. I was sweating profusely after getting on the train. I need to be quiet. Sister Tan, who was traveling with me, said: "God made a joke for you, and at the same time gave you another chance." I am really speechless about my own memory...
This trip, a group of 4 people. I am born in the 1980s, two senior beauties born in the 60s, and the most senior Zhang Ma who is born in the 50s can be called my year-end friends. If you can start off smoothly, I hope this trip with the senior beauties and sisters will go smoothly! Sisters Over Flowers Group, Tibet, here we come!
On July 28, take the train to Lhasa
Starting from Chengdu, it took 36 hours to Lhasa, passing through Gansu and Qinghai along the way, and then entering Tibet.
See also Qinghai Lake. But what surprised me even more was that I passed Delingha. In October 2017, I drove the Qinghai Grand Ring Road in Gansu Province by myself. The thing that made me most happy and never forget was Delingha, which has a desert oasis. This time I took the train to take the Qinghai-Tibet Line Tianlu, and I was able to meet Delingha again, which is both kind and nostalgic. What a blue!
I passed Hoh Xil at 10 o'clock in the evening, but I couldn't see anything after falling asleep. Even if I didn't sleep, it was already dark, and I couldn't see the running Tibetan antelope. A little disappointed.
Arrived in Lhasa on July 29
I got up early in the morning to go to the toilet, and fell to the ground as soon as my eyes darkened. My ass and head hurt. Still dizzy, I got up and went to the toilet by myself. The moment I went to the toilet and squatted down, my consciousness became clear, and I felt better again. Maybe I got up and got out of bed too quickly. At that time, I was climbing Tanggula Mountain, which was more than 5,000 meters above sea level, and I experienced altitude sickness within a few minutes. This is the highest level among my ginseng... After going to the toilet, I drank a sip of water soberly, then climbed into bed and continued to sleep. Lying in bed, feeling short of breath. I remembered what the conductor said in the daytime, at night, I have to pass through Tanggula Mountain at an altitude of more than 5,000 meters, and I have to travel at a high altitude of 5 kilometers for 8 hours. So, I let myself breathe as steadily as possible. I also regret why I didn't pay more attention to the toilet when I got up before.
At 10:30 in the morning, the train entered Lhasa Station. Finally arrived in Lhasa! The sky is so blue and high, the climate is cool and pleasant, but the UV rays are super strong.
The Binuan B&B where we stayed is not far from the Potala Palace. The external environment of the homestay is not very good, but there are hidden caves inside. The Potala Palace can be seen from the window of the room. On the viewing platform on the fourth floor, you can feel the grandeur of the Potala Palace.
After having lunch outside the hotel, return to the room to rest. According to all the experienced travelers and locals, it is best not to be too busy to go shopping on the first day in Lhasa. You must have a good rest and adapt to the high-altitude climate. Well, let's all just be obedient~
After resting, we set off to the Jokhang Temple to book tickets for the next morning. And started a photography tour on the Jokhang Temple Square.
Being in the Jokhang Temple Square, I can’t help but think of a poem written by wild writer Da Bing:
Snuggle up to the Jokhang Temple Square and bask in the sun
The scent of Gesang flowers falling on the head
at three o'clock in the afternoon
You said you liked Maggie Ami's face
Breathing the afternoon sunshine in Lhasa
In this place where no shadow can be found
Your toes are beating a rhythm of unknown origin
self-mumbling
Then Gu Panshenghui
long-sighted
sometimes long
I hear you talking and singing
no melody
no title
King Gesar like a godsend
I know you're so close but you're flying
no desire no desire
then bittersweet
It's like coming and going in the gap between past and present lives
Folding dry-cleaned love and a little sadness
Sewn into the once dusty luggage
Hide here through winter halfway around the world
sometimes with a smile
sing softly sometimes
Not sure if this is happiness
A certain year and a certain month when we meet by chance
The sunshine of Tibet spreads on you and me
In the evening, dine at the Akeding Tibetan restaurant, the environment and taste are very good!
In the evening, I watched the large-scale outdoor stage play "Princess Wencheng", and the stage effect was amazing. I especially admired the horse runners at the scene. Their heroic demeanor attracted me deeply. A stage play took me to understand the history and culture, and the impression of Tibet on the first day was sealed in a beautiful stage play.
July 30 Jokhang Temple, Ramoche Temple, Barkhor Street
The Jokhang Temple is located in the center of Lhasa. The 12-year-old statue of Sakyamuni is enshrined in the temple. It is a golden temple in the hearts of Tibetan Buddhists. After we bought tickets to enter the temple, we invited a tour guide to explain. The narrator is a Tibetan girl named Na Ren. She has a beautiful name and a beautiful person. The content of the explanation is even more appreciated and praised by us. From her mouth, we learned a lot of Buddhist knowledge and gained a lot.
After coming out of the Jokhang Temple, we followed in the footsteps of pilgrims and walked around Barkhor Street for a week. There are some small shops on both sides of Barkhor Street, and there are various souvenirs with rich Tibetan culture.
The Ramoche Temple was built for Princess Wencheng, and there is an eight-year-old statue of Sakyamuni enshrined in it. The gates of Ramoche Temple and Jokhang Temple are opposite to each other, and the distance is relatively close. There are very few tourists visiting Ramoche Temple. The four of us quietly admired the murals in the Ramoche Temple. The content was rich, many of which we had never understood.
In the afternoon, our driver Xiao Li, who was planning to charter a car, came to pick us up and took us to a high mountain behind Sera Monastery. We saw the whole picture of Lhasa city on the mountain. At the high point, the sun was even hotter, so I had to "fully armed" with hats, sunglasses, and masks all on.
After dinner, we watched the fountain on the Potala Palace Square until 10:00 p.m., when the fountain ended, and took a picture of the Potala Palace and its reflection at night, what a beautiful word!
July 31 Potala Palace, Sera Monastery
When I went out in the morning, it started to rain again, but it didn't affect my excitement to visit the Potala Palace. The 117-meter ascent makes people breathless. After all, this is on the Tibetan plateau.
The Potala Palace is the highest altitude in the world, a majestic building integrating palaces, castles and monasteries. It is also the largest and most complete ancient palace complex in Tibet. The white exterior walls of the entire Potala Palace are painted with milk and other things, and it smells like milk.
At the top of the mountain, first entered the White House to visit. The White House is mainly a place for offices. Then we visited the Red Palace, which consisted of some pagoda halls and various Buddhist halls. The guide Chen Dao also explained to us all the way, combined with the explanation of the Jokhang Temple yesterday, I have a deeper understanding of the culture and history of Tibet.
In the afternoon, we planned to go to Sera Monastery to watch monks debating scriptures, but when we arrived, the debating had already ended. Make an appointment with friends to meet at the gate of Sera Monastery. It's really fate, it's wonderful to meet friends so far away from home. It's a wonderful thing to meet old friends in a foreign country!
After saying goodbye to an old friend I met by chance, I went to a yogurt bar in the parking lot of the west gate of the Potala Palace with my sister Li, who was traveling with me. Each of us ordered an ice cream yogurt. The yogurt is super sour! But it’s even better with sweet ice cream. Afternoon tea time is really pleasant.
August 1st Yamdrok Yongcuo
When we set off in the morning, it started to rain on the road, and when we arrived at Yanghu Lake (Yamdrok Yongcuo), the rain gradually subsided. Yanghu Lake in the rain is shrouded in a layer of mist, like a girl in white. Before long, the sky cleared up. In the sun, Yanghu Lake is so blue that it shines like jasper. There is such a beautiful lake on the plateau at an altitude of 4700 meters, no wonder it is called a holy lake. Many mani piles can be seen along the lake, which adds a sense of awe to the holy lake.
August 2 Namtso
Pass through Deqing and Yangbajing and arrive at Dangxiong. The Tanggula Mountains accompany us on our journey.
After crossing the Nagenla pass at an altitude of 5190 meters, it didn't take long to come to the shore of Namtso Lake.
Located in central Tibet, Nam Co is the second largest lake in Tibet and the third largest saltwater lake in China. The lake is 4,718 meters above sea level, shaped like a rectangle, and has a water storage capacity of 76.8 billion cubic meters. Namtso means "Tengri Sea" in Tibetan and Mongolian, both of which mean "heavenly lake". Looking at Namtso from a distance, from left to right, the lake water changes from deep to shallow. The dark part becomes lake blue, and the light part turns white. The fellow sisters were busy posing for pictures. I walked along the lake alone, and used the camera to record the holy lake of Namtso in my eyes from time to time. The wind by the lake was so strong that it hurt my ears, but it couldn't blow away my peaceful thoughts. I like this kind of alone time, and I like the saint Namtso.
On August 3, I watch "measures" every day
Mira Mountain Pass is 5013 meters above sea level and is the last pass from National Highway 318 to Lhasa. Go over the pass to Basongcuo.
Basongcuo, also known as Cuogao Lake, is 369 kilometers away from Lhasa City and 46 kilometers away from National Highway 318. The lake is 3464 meters above sea level, with a total length of 15 kilometers and a width of 3 kilometers. The lake is crescent-shaped. In Tibetan, it means "the green lake under the three rocky mountains". There is a small temple in the scenic area. The red roses at the gate of the temple are particularly beautiful. Basongcuo is already the third "cue" I have seen since entering Tibet...
Kadinggou is another scene. On the bare rocks, a waterfall like a jade belt flows down. The 20 yuan ticket is a conscience attraction.
In the evening, I had a full meal at a restaurant called "Xinwei BBQ" in Linzhi City. BBQ tastes great!
Today's trip to Linzhi, I really didn't feel why Linzhi's reputation as "on the south of the Yangtze River"...
Beautiful scenery along the way on August 4
Cross the Sejila Pass early in the morning, and then arrive at the Lulang Forest. There are dense forests all over the mountains, layer upon layer, and there are many forests. The oxygen all over the mountain is really a natural oxygen bar!
The small town of Lulang is also very interesting. Strolling in the town, the Gesang flowers on the roadside reflect the Tibetan-style houses and the barley fields behind the houses complement each other.
Drive along the Niyang River and pass a sand dune. It is said that it has something to do with the local climate. The wind blows all the sand to this place, so a sand dune that is not particularly large in size is traveled on the water, which is called "Buddha's Palm Sand Dune".
The Niyang River flows into the Yarlung Zangbo River. With a total length of 504.6 kilometers and an average depth of 2,268 meters, the Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon is the largest canyon in the world. It is known as "the last secret place of mankind" and is regarded by scientists as "the keyhole that opens the door to the history of the earth." In Tibetan, Yalu means coming from the sky, and Zangbo means river.
On the banks of the Yarlung Zangbo River, there is a small village called Suosong Village. Such a small village is hidden on the banks of the Yarlung Zangbo River like a paradise. It was almost dusk when we reached the village of Sosong. The Nanga Bawa Peak in front of me seems to be ready to "rest", covered with a thick white quilt. I stood on the edge of the cliff of the Yarlung Zangbo River Grand Canyon, staring at Namchagbarwa: Is it really not lucky to see Namchagbarwa this time? I stopped for a long time, and found that Namjagbarwa began to change, the thick clouds gradually dispersed, and the beautiful mountain peaks appeared in front of my eyes. I got excited and picked up the camera to take pictures for a while, for fear of missing any appearance of the shy Namcha Bawa. Although the peak can't be fully exposed, I can see most of Namcha Bawa's honor, and I am satisfied! In the evening, I stayed at the "Grand Canyon Suosong Hotel" with large French windows and facing Nanga Bawa. Let me accompany this beautiful mountain again!
August 5 Farewell to Namjagbarwa
When I got up early in the morning, I immediately opened the curtains, just wanting to see Namjagbarwa. Unfortunately, it was raining heavily outside the window, and Namcha Bawa was wrapped in thick cotton candy. Presumably Namcha Bawa was enjoying this sweet moment. Since I have to go to Nanyigou today, I can no longer wait for Nanja Bawa to show her charming smiling face. With regret and reluctance, I had to say goodbye to Namcha Bawa. Goodbye, beautiful Namjagbarwa, I will come to see you again!
Nanyigou is located in Nanyiluoba Ethnic Township. It is known as the "Valley of the King of Medicine in Tibet". The ecological protection in the valley is intact, the climate is humid, and the animal and plant resources are very rich. It is known as "China's green peak forest bathing place". "The highest green secret place on earth". Walking in the ditch, surrounded by lush green plants, I took a deep breath of such fresh air, enjoying it! Nanyigou is close to the Indian border. It is a blessing to have such a natural oxygen bar at the border~
Returning to Nyingchi from Nanyigou, I went to "Xinwei BBQ" in the evening to have a full meal, all kinds of delicious food! Recalling the "Matsutake Stone Pot Chicken" eaten in Suosong Village, the taste is also unique, which makes people have endless aftertaste!
I'm going home tomorrow, and I'm a little excited. I have been out for 10 days, and I miss my daughter and family very much. I plan to wait for April when the peach blossoms are in full bloom, and bring my daughter to Nyingchi, Tibet, to see the peach blossoms blooming on the Niyang River, and to meet Namcha Bawa again.
return on August 6
[Extra Story] "Classic Quotations from Mama Zhang"
Fragment 1, Location: Tanggula Mountain
Mama Zhang (shouting while posing): Lan Lan, Lan Lan, is the photo ready?
Me (putting down the camera): I didn't take a photo of you, I took a photo of the mountain...
Fragment 2, location: Potala Palace
Me (on video call with mom): Mom!
Mama Zhang (agreeing excitedly): Hey!
Sister Tan said to Zhang's mother: Lan Lan is calling her mother...
Fragment 3, location: Lulang Linhai
Mama Zhang was taking pictures of Sister Tan when a tourist walked by.
Facing the beautiful scenery, tourists can't help shouting: "It's so beautiful!"
Zhang Ma: Thank you!
Sister Tan: People are saying that the scenery is beautiful!
(Reminiscent of this trip to Tibet, there are not only beautiful scenery, delicious food, but also laughter along the way. Perfect!)
