DAY5: Mangda Township - Qamdo
The rushing water, the bleating sheep, the barking of the dog, the singing of birds... and the singing that seemed to come from the depths of the mountains, these combined images that appeared in front of us were once you and me in our dreams. far away
Saying goodbye to D Le's family in the early morning, riding to Qamdo in the misty rain and fog. Since I changed to the country road, I don't care much about the accommodation and itinerary. It stands to reason that the most important thing in the plan is the supply and itinerary arrangement.
Start the watch in the morning, and adjust according to the weather and physical condition on the road. Almost every day, you will inevitably be drenched in the rain. The average daily trip is about 70 kilometers. After the body and mind gradually adapt, the familiar and strange feeling is waiting to be awakened
In addition to transportation and accommodation, rural roads are different from national roads in that they are close to nature. For travelers who explore other ways, to discover the inner feelings brought by modern civilization and primitive scenery, it is closer to travel itself, rather than superficial check-in. Photograph
The way to touch this point often requires immersive experience, getting in the rain, getting lost, stopping to chat with people you meet on the way, these are not what can be replaced by swiping the screen, liking VR and watching videos
After passing Shagong Township, I saw a tall building from a distance. When I rode up to it, I realized it was a Buddha statue from the front. I unloaded my backpack and walked clockwise along the turning path.
The old lady bent her body, looked at me kindly, and twirled the rosary in her hand, chanting aloud in her mouth. Later, I learned from the villagers on motorcycles that
The pagoda was built in 1991. The Buddha statue is 25 meters high. It was built by a big lama in the Shagong Temple. Standing in front of the Buddha statue, I suddenly felt the insignificance of people. I am not a Buddhist, and I couldn’t help being shocked. , close your eyes and pray silently in your heart
When I was complacent about the scenery along the way, the mud in front of me brought me back to reality. The road on the other side of the river was blocked by landslides and landslides.
Located in the middle of the mountain, coupled with the rainy season that has not yet ended, the scenery is beautiful but also has unpredictable dangers. When walking through the Nujiang Canyon, the hat was blown off by the strong wind, and it was too late to stop to pick it up, so it rolled into the steep side downhill
Pushing a cart in knee-deep puddles, I miss the flatness of the road, even though there are mountains and slopes that cannot be climbed
Although the road is bad, fortunately there is scenery to accompany it
On the winding river beach, yaks are grazing, and the dense trees become a natural partition between the farmland. On one side is the turbulent and turbid river, and on the other side is a leisurely pastoral scenery.
The two do not interfere with each other, it is not a scenic spot but it is reverie
After passing Erluo Town, take the G214 National Highway all the way down to Changdu City, stop and rest under the Jiefang Monument, chat with the security guy in the square, talk about the hygienic environment of the streets in the urban area, and talk about the ridiculously high housing prices
Qamdo is located in the area of three rivers and one river (Angqu, Zhaqu, Sequ, Lancang River). It means "the confluence of water" in Tibetan. "
So far, the Qinghai section of the journey is over. It took 5 days to travel 358 kilometers. Except for the annoying rain and trucks, the whole is still pleasant. After dinner at night, the lights are on, and I walk alone along the river bank. After a shower in the evening, the river Glittering gold in the light
At the door of the clothing store downstairs, three or five people ecstatically danced while playing the sound system. The loud sound passed through the whole street and echoed under the neon night sky.
Itinerary record reference: Mangda Township to Changdu, mileage 73 kilometers, accumulative 358 kilometers, average speed 13m/h, accumulative ascent 755 meters, altitude range 3210 meters - 3458 meters Departure time 8:20; end time 17:05, Exercise time 5 hours and 43 minutes
Today's expenses: 216 yuan
Accommodation: RMB 180 in Changdu Hotel, Catering: RMB 25 for dinner, Shopping: RMB 11 for water and sugar
