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Some people say: you must go to Tibet once in your life, and some people say that Tibet is a disease that cannot be cured if you don’t go there. Tibet, why so many people yearn for it, may be because of Xu Wei’s song "I once dreamed of walking the world with a sword, Take a look at the prosperity of the world...", let my dreams and dreams carry my luggage; it may also be because Haizi said, "You come to the world, you have to look at the sun." In Tibet, there is a dazzling sun And the blue sky, with fluttering prayer flags and praying prayer wheels...; or just I like it, I want to go, that's enough. When entering Tibet for the first time, Xiaozi left it to Qamdo, the "Pearl of Eastern Tibet". The following is a three-day and two-night journey around Qamdo compiled by Xiaozi. I hope it will be helpful to my friends!
Qamdo is located at the junction of the eastern edge of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and the western part of the Hengduan Mountains. It is an important tourist port in Tibet. It is the first stop of the "Tea-Horse Ancient Road" golden tourist line after entering Tibet from Sichuan and Yunnan. An important area, known as the "Pearl of Eastern Tibet".
The main route is Qamdo Karuo District - Leiwuqi - Dingqing County - Luolong County - Qamdo Karuo District
Sightseeing attractions Kuangshi Qiangbalin Temple + Forest Park + Tianjin Square at the source of the Lancang River + Tea Horse City in Qamdo + Chajma Hall + G317 Internet celebrity 1314 milestone + Milk Chamumani pile + "City of the Sky" Zizhu Mountain + Butuo Lake Wetland Park + Luolong "Five Fingers Mountain"
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The first day in Qamdo
Breakfast【7:30-8:00】—Jambaling Temple Visit【8:00-10:30】—Forest Park Tour【10:30-12:00】—Lunch【12:00-14:00】—( Shopping on Changqing Street) Tianjin Square at the source of the Lancang River [14:00-16:00] - Tea Horse Square [16:00-18:00] - Dinner [18:00-20:00] - Music Fountain [20:00- 21:00】— Accommodation and rest
Exquisite Qiangbalin Temple--like an eagle occupying the two waters
Built in the second year of Zhengtong in the Ming Dynasty (1437), it is the earliest and largest temple in the Gelugpa monasteries in Kham because it is mainly dedicated to the future Buddha (i.e. Jampa Buddha). The temple is mainly composed of hundreds of Buddha statues and eminent monk statues and the official residence of the four living Buddhas such as Pabala in the Sutra Hall. There are Dharma Protector Hall, Sutra Debating Hall, Sutra Printing House, Tara Hall and nine major Buddhist temples around it. Zhacang's Buddha Hall and other buildings. The Xieshan-style golden roof, overlapping courtyards, numerous halls, resplendent and magnificent, can be called a classic of eastern Tibetan temples.
It is said that the Sutra Debate in Jambalin Temple is not in the hall, but there is a special Sutra Debate Institute, and the time is uncertain. It all depends on luck. Xiaozi once wanted to go to see the Debate Sutra, but there was no chance to see it. I hope you are lucky enough to see it Its mysterious.
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Qamdo Tea Horse City--The Warm Collision of Original Ecology and Modern Life
Tea Horse City was awarded honors such as "Famous Street of Chinese National Excellent Architecture", "Chinese National Excellent Architecture--Typical (Demonstration) Project of Architectural Culture Protection". Overlapping and well-proportioned, it is a collection of museums, art collection halls, exhibition halls, tea-horse stations, Yunnan guild halls, Sichuan guild halls, Shaanxi guild halls, and street-side commercial groups, etc., with wood corrugated, adobe, stone masonry, wooden frames, painted paintings, reliefs, etc. Elements blend with modern architecture. The Tea Horse City at night is very charming when the music fountain is turned on. You can also stroll on the streets of Qamdo and meet Tibetan Ajia! Even if she just passed by, Xiaozi felt good.
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Changqing Street is a characteristic architectural complex that integrates Tibetan and Han architectural styles and integrates ancient and modern architectural styles. In 2001, it won the "China Habitat Environment Model Award". In 2018, Changqing Street created a "Street of National Unity and Culture", showing the atmosphere of national unity and cultural integration. Tianjin Plaza, the source of the Lancang River, is located at the confluence of Zhaqu and Angqu Rivers. The most spectacular square is a combination of leisure, entertainment and viewing.
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Dining recommendation
Restaurants can be found everywhere in the streets and alleys of Changdu City, especially near the Tea Horse Square. There are many delicious food, and you can get breakfast, lunch and dinner. Xiaozi’s recommendation today is purely personal preference. You can also explore other restaurants according to your personal taste. .
1. Pengyuan Stone Pot Sour Soup consumes beef around ￥100 per person
Address: Changdu Tea Horse Square, the location is easy to find, the gate is facing the square, and the signboard at the door is not very conspicuous, so look carefully!
Recommendation: Sour soup stone pot, the sour soup is delicious, Xiaozi accidentally drank six bowls, and I can still recall the taste. The dishes in the store are fresh and delicious, but the price is a bit expensive, although I always I firmly believe that expensive is expensive, but I still have to comfort myself and feel sorry for my wallet for three seconds.
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1. Shuzhong Wu stone pot nourishing chestnut chicken is about ￥75 per person
Address: Chama Square in Qamdo, next to Jintai Celebrity Hotel, the location is conspicuous and easy to find.
Recommendation: Healthy Chestnut Chicken, a must-go restaurant every time you come to Changdu, yes, it’s not greasy, and you can’t get it right, especially for those who are not used to eating beef in the plateau, you can choose this restaurant. The chicken stew is just right, tender and delicious Chewy, the rest of the dishes are relatively complete, you can choose to order according to your personal preferences.
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3. Tea-Horse Ancient Road Tibetan Restaurant, around ￥40 per capita
Address: 4th Floor, Gesa Mall, Tea Horse Square, Chengguan Town, you can take a taxi there!
Recommendation: The place is very large, decorated with ethnic characteristics, butter tea and sweet tea must be tasted, like Xiaozi who does not follow the routine, you can have a can of highland barley wine, "Ouch! Top!" Others have tsampa , Tibetan noodles and other Tibetan-style special meals are available, with high quality and low price, and high cost performance.
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Accommodation recommendation
1. Tea Horse Inn Comfortable
Address: No. 46, Changqing Street, Karuo District (near Karma Temple)
Recommendation: The appearance is very distinctive, the internal environment is good, the staff has a good service attitude and is very enthusiastic, and the price is high.
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2. Qamdo Jinxi Impression Hotel Budget
Address: Floor 1-4, Building 3, Phase I, Caruo International Plaza, No. 2-1-A, Wolong Street, Chengguan Town, Caruo District (near Tea Horse Plaza)
Recommendation: The hotel facilities are relatively new, the environment is beautiful, the interior of the room is relatively spacious, the decoration is light and luxurious, and there are many types of rooms. During the peak season of holidays, reservations are required in advance.
For a road idiot like Xiaozi, this hotel is still easy to find. Women's benefits, the most important point is that it is very convenient when shopping, just go downstairs, so don't be too happy.
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The next day Qamdo City - Chajma Hall Distance: 117 kilometers Time-consuming: 2 hours
Chajma Hall—the county seat of Leiwuqi County Distance: 26 kilometers Time-consuming: 30 minutes
Leiwuqi County—Zizhu Mountain Scenic Area Distance: 124 kilometers Time-consuming: 3 hours
Zizhu Mountain Scenic Area—Dingqing County Town Distance: 42 kilometers Time-consuming: 30 minutes
Breakfast【7:30-8:00】—Visiting Chajma Hall【10:00-11:30】—Leiwuqi County Lunch【12:00-13:00】—(Punch in National Road 317 Milestone 1314)( Tour Naichammanidui) Zizhu Mountain Scenic Area [16:00-20:00] — Dinner in Dingqing County [21:00-10:00] — Accommodation and rest
Chajma Hall is an ancient temple with the longest history and the largest scale in Qamdo. It is under the management of Yanggong Temple. Yanggong Temple was founded by the eminent monk Sangjiwen in 1277, and it is one of the main temples of the Dalong Kagyu Sect. In 1285 AD, Sanjiwin laid the foundation for the construction of the Chajma Hall, which was completed in 1328. The hall has always been famous for its majestic momentum and its collection of numerous Buddhist classics. (Xiaozi specially reminds you not to play and fight when taking pictures in the temple, and taking pictures is prohibited in the main hall.)
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On the National Highway 317 from Leiwuqi County to Dingqing County, Xiaozi has encountered many beautiful scenery. There are Internet celebrity check-in spots that couples should not miss-the milestone of 1314 on the G317 line, and the "Holy Land of Colors" named by Princess Wencheng , that is, Chammanidui, and Zizhu Mountain, the "City of the Sky" at an altitude of 4,800 meters. In October 2019, "China National Geographic" magazine awarded Zizhu Mountain in Qamdo, Tibet the title of "China National Geographic Photography Base".
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It is the largest Mani stone pile in the Qamdo area of Tibet. It is said that when Princess Wencheng married Tubo, she passed Rongtong. Not only did 11 Buddha statues as high as the human body appear naturally on the grass dam, but the sky in Rongtong also burst into colors. Colorful rainbow. Princess Wencheng ordered this place to be the "Holy Land of Flowers and Colors" in Cham. From a distance, it is really the largest Mani stone pile that Xiaozi has seen. Looking closely, Mani stones are of various shapes and colors, and there are many Tibetan characters on them. There are countless prayer wheels around the Mani stone pile. From time to time, some pilgrims whispered the scriptures in their mouths, and the hand-operated prayer wheels kept turning clockwise, around the Nishi turns the scriptures. Their devotion and smiles are so pure that even cameras cannot record them. Xiaozi will silently bless them in his heart.
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Continue to drive along National Highway 317, and you can see the road sign to Zizhu Mountain. It is said that "Zizhu Mountain is not accessible to ordinary people, except for those who are very destined...", this time, Xiaozi became this destined people.
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"Zizhu" means the six rock peaks of the mountain. It is known as the "Six Ways and Other Rocks" in the Bon religion scriptures and is one of the four sacred mountains of the Bon religion. It is said that there are 108 practice caves and transparent caves on the six peaks. Of course, interested friends can confirm it! Zizhu Temple is located on Zizhu Mountain with an altitude of 4,800 meters. It is one of the highest temples and is known as the "City of the Sky". Our vibrato travel expert, Miss Fang Qi Kiki not long ago Checked in here too! Are you a fan fan, are you excited? Say no more, act now!
Before the action, Xiaozi left a homework. What is the difference between Zizhu Temple and the two temples I have seen before? Can you find the answer if you are smart?
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Crossing 43 winding mountain roads with a nearly 180-degree bend, the scenery along the way is fascinating, blue sky and white clouds, eagles soaring, surrounded by sacred mountains... At this moment, some of my troubles are blown away by the pure breeze on the plateau. few.
After nearly 30 minutes' journey, I finally arrived at the top of Zizhu Mountain. Xiaozi went straight to the viewing platform (Zizhu Mountain has two viewing platforms, large and small). To see the whole picture of Zizhu Mountain, let's show the front photo first. .
In that life, I turned mountains and rivers and pagodas, not to cultivate the next life, but to meet you on the way.” Tsangyang Gyatso’s poems are still very clear. When you come to Tibet, how can you come to Zizhu Mountain without experiencing a What about turning around the mountain, turning around the Buddhist pagoda, and turning around the prayer wheel?
Here Xiaozi would like to make a special note that there are obvious differences between Bon believers and Buddhist believers: they turn the scriptures in a counterclockwise direction instead of clockwise, and what they chant is not the six-character mantra, but the eight characters of the Bon religion. Mantra. In addition, turning around the mountain is divided into three circles: inner circle, inner circle and outer circle. Xiaozi heard that it takes 1 hour to circle the inner circle while playing, 4 hours to circle the inner circle, and almost one day to circle the outer circle, so Decisively chose the inner circle.
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The following are some experiences of traveling around the mountain compiled by Xiaozi, please ignore the expressions automatically. . .
The divine stone that naturally eliminates stomach problems needs to expose the belly, put the stomach against the front of the stone, and wait for three minutes.
It is natural to wear stones, and those who reach into the stone ring and touch their own ears mean that they can repay their parents' kindness and purify their own sins; (Xiaozi's suggestion: you with long arms, you must try it.)
Next to the stone is the hole for picking up money. Put your hand into the hole to make a wish, and your wish will come true. The lucky ones can pick up strange stones and crystals in the cave! crystal! crystal!
Passing through the rebirth tunnel means choosing the way of survival again, gaining a new life and continuing the journey of life.
This is the most novel and exciting toilet at an altitude of 4,800 meters. This should be the toilet with the highest altitude in the cognition. It is pure natural and the simplest. When I experience it, my legs are shaking and weak. This smile is really far-fetched.
The third peak of Zizhu Mountain, which is also the check-in point of Zizhu Mountain's internet celebrities---Tianmen Cave, is said to be where the roc flew down to the world and stayed here, passing through the mountain, because like a suspended mirror, It can see the hearts of the world and see the emptiness of the world, so the third peak is also called "seeing peak". There is another legend that King Gesar shot through the mountain rocks with his bow and arrows, and there is this gate of heaven.
As the sun sets, the Zizhu Mountain shrouded in the night sky is a little more mysterious and beautiful, which makes people daydream.
Xiaozi suggested that the best tourist month for Zizhu Mountain Scenic Area: May-October, if you are lucky in May and September, you can enjoy the scenery of the four seasons in one day!
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Dining recommendation
1. Chuanqiong Hotel ￥50 per person
Address: About 50 meters south of the intersection of Xijing Road and Hexie Road, Leiwuqi County,
Recommendation: Xiaozi thinks this is the most friendly restaurant during the trip. The dishes are more Sichuan-style. Friends who don’t eat spicy food along the way can indulge as much as they want. The most important thing is that the price is fair, the taste is pure, and the environment is not bad , It is because the taste of missing has not gone away.
2. Magu Tibetan Restaurant ￥50 per capita
Address: The second floor next to the Four Seasons Oxygen Enrichment Hotel, Dingqing County,
Recommendation: Tibetan-style decoration, beautiful environment, pure taste of Tibetan food, driven by Xiaozi’s curiosity, decisively added dumplings, the taste is not the same as that of the mainland, you need to taste it yourself, and there are also Leisure places, billiard halls, friends who like it can take the opportunity to compete for a game.
(There are many restaurants in Dingqing County, you can choose according to your personal taste, for example: Shujiuxiang Hot Pot, Xiaojun Liver Skewers, Tianxiangyuan BBQ, Yunnan Pork Ribs, etc.)
Accommodation recommendation
1. Four Seasons Oxygen Enrichment Hotel
Address: Diagonally opposite Dingqing County Education Bureau
Recommendation: The location is easy to find, and the parking is convenient. It is the only hotel in the county with an oxygen room. The decoration is atmospheric and comfortable.
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2. Xinjue Hotel
Address: Opposite to Qiongbo Reba Art Square in No. 10 Jiamutang Road, Dingqing County
Recommendation: Parking is convenient. The hotel has teahouses and restaurants. The decoration is grand and cost-effective. The owner is very enthusiastic. In addition, Xiaozi specifically explained that there is a sentry box at the entrance of the hotel, and the police officers are on duty 24 hours a day, ensuring safety again.
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Day 3 Dingqing County - Butuo Lake Wetland Park Distance: 25 kilometers Time-consuming: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Butuo Lake Wetland Park—Dingqing County Distance: 25 kilometers Time-consuming: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Qingxian County - Luolong County Distance: 200 kilometers Time-consuming: 3 hours and 30 minutes
Lolong County - Karuo District, Changdu Distance: 200 kilometers Time-consuming: 3 hours and 30 minutes
Breakfast [7:30-8:00] - Picnic in Butuo Lake Wetland Park [9:30-11:00] - Lunch in Dingqing County [12:30-13:30] - (encounter "Wuzhishan") Luo Long County [17:00-17:30] — Dinner in Karo District, Qamdo City [21:00-22:00] — Accommodation and rest
Butuo Lake Wetland Park departs from Dingqing County to the north, and it takes 25 kilometers to reach Butuo Lake. You will drive through villages along the road, so you need to drive carefully. Most of the roads are gravel roads, which are quite bumpy, but these discomforts will soon be healed by the beautiful scenery on the road, and there are many vehicles encountered on the way, most of which are local Tibetan people who have been to Linka, (Passing Linka: Kuaiai The Tibetan people who live outdoors go to the woods by the river and other places to have fun in summer, which is called "Guo Linka") Of course, Xiaozi, who loves to play, can't help but join in the fun. I brought some cold dishes, fruits, and snacks, which happened to be saved for lunch, hahahahaha!
According to the local people, "Butuo Lake is formed by the tears of the roc bird falling to the world". Its two lakes are like two pearls inlaid in the Butoka grassland, sparkling and shining. The Butuo Sister Lakes are two alpine lakes arranged in parallel with the Sequ River, a tributary of the Lancang River. Butuo Sister Lake is the collective name of the two alpine lakes, Butuo Cuoqing and Butuo Cuoqiong. The altitudes are 4660 meters and 4590 meters respectively, and the distance between the two lakes is about 5 kilometers. The area of Butuo Cuoqing Lake is about 9 square kilometers, and the area of Butuo Cuoqiong Lake is 6 square kilometers. The water of Butuo Sister Lake comes from the nearby glaciers, which are typical plateau lakes.
It just happened to be at the end of summer, the wide grassland is lush, and the herdsmen's tents are scattered on the grassland. Xiao Zi also went to Ama's place to drink a cup of sweet tea. Fat yaks and snow-white sheep are dotted like stars. The plateau pasture Scenery, I want to have a pot of tea, it won't be a problem for Xiaozi to stay here all day! It's a pity that time does not allow, after all, Xiaozi has to rush to the next scenic spot.
Luolong "Wuzhi Mountain" departs from Dingqing County along S302 to Luolong County via Dangdui Township. Xiaozi is in a daze among the mountains and sees several graceful and upright peaks rising abruptly. No matter from the front , side, from any angle, it looks like three girls carrying water, and the local people call it "the three sisters carrying water". According to legend, there is still water in the stone peak that resembles a water tank. In addition, because its shape resembles a few fingers, it is also called "Wuzhi Mountain". It is said that this mountain is recorded in the heroic epic "The Biography of King Gesar", so it is deeply believed and worshiped by the local people. Seen from a distance, the surrounding mountains form a cornucopia shape. The towering rocks point directly to the sky, which is very different from the surrounding peaks, which is very strange. Against the backdrop of the blue sky, white clouds and golden autumn leaves, Wuzhi Mountain looks particularly charming.
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Is there a prototype for Wuzhishan in "Journey to the West"? Where is it located? These have been impossible to verify. In reality, there are four or five of the more famous Wuzhi Mountains (they have five peaks in common, like human hands), the most famous one is Wuzhi Mountain in the middle of Hainan Island, and the second is probably Xiaozi who saw it at this time.
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This trip has gained a lot, and Xiaozi shared it with everyone without reservation. The attractions recommended by Xiaozi have one thing in common, that is, the tickets are free! free! free! Say important things three times. Well, let Xiaozi give a safety reminder at the end, please read it patiently, friends!
1. Carry your ID with you, it is required when checking in at the hotel.
2. When you check into the hotel, you should pay attention to rest and make good physical reserves
3. Rest at night, pay attention to check whether the doors and windows are closed, and valuables can be placed in the hotel safe or kept close to you. Carry your ID card and valuables with you, and do not give them to others or leave them in the car or room. When walking on the street, pay special attention to thieves and robbers. In case of emergency, call the police as soon as possible.
4. Qamdo, Tibet is a plateau area with a high altitude. If you have altitude sickness, please prepare medicines for altitude sickness.
5. Travel in a civilized manner, consciously care for the flowers, trees, cultural relics and historic sites in the scenic area, and do not carve and scribble on the scenic area and historical sites arbitrarily.
6. The climate is changeable, please prepare clothes, sun protection facilities, etc.
7. Some road sections along the way are gravel roads, so you need to drive carefully and remember safety first.
