Why travel?
The key to travel is "going". Only the road you have walked with your feet, the scenery you have felt with your eyes, and the people you have hugged with your hands are the meaningful existence to you.
Along the way, you will go to different places and meet different people. Maybe he is a traveler passing by in a hurry; maybe he is the person who changes you at the moment when he intersects with you; he is still the self you want to be the most.
"If life is spent after all, the best time can only be on the road. If the reason for choosing to leave is not just to see the scenery, then it takes more courage and more responsibility to set off. Travel will eventually make you Meet the better self. Not here, but on the other side."
"The honor of the mountain is given by others. The mountain doesn't know, and it doesn't care."
Depart from Chengdu, pass Yingxiu, Wolong and "Maobi Bridge", and then take a scenic sightseeing bus to enter the "Oriental Alps" Siguniang Mountain. In Shuangqiaogou, which is more than 30 kilometers long, there are many tall and steep mountains. There are mountains on both sides of the ditch, but the mountains are different. There are scenery everywhere in the ditch, but the scenery is different. The vast forest and mountains and glaciers are well integrated here.
The Jiaju Tibetan Village built on the mountain is the most characteristic building of Jiarong Tibetan. The building uses red, white and black, with blue sky and white clouds, golden corn, and trees full of fruits, which is very beautiful. Had dinner with the local residents, saw the boldness of the Tibetan boss, drank the fragrant highland barley wine, gathered around the fiery red oven Jiaju Tibetan village singing and dancing party, sang and danced with the beauties in Danba, leaving behind the exhaustion of the day, Enjoy the beauty of the night!
"In this life, a person should see all living beings, see the world, and see himself."
Early in the morning, everyone set off as a team to take morning photos at the No. 3 Observation Deck of Jiaju. We were still sleeping soundly in the hotel. The tiredness of yesterday could only be "pulsated" by this lazy sleep. Afterwards, everyone bid farewell to Jiaju, and passed by Niejia Township by car, overlooking the scenery of Dajinchuan Canyon. After lunch, we stopped by to see the Xiamalbangguan Fortress. Stone fortresses are more common in Jiarong Tibetan area, but they are still particularly prominent in Jinchuan County.
"They come with the wind and go with the wind."
If there is a celestial burial on that day, you can watch it quietly. The road conditions from the parking lot to the celestial burial are very poor. It happened to be raining on the day we went, and the road was muddy. The car can only be parked a little far away, and we need to get out of the car and walk a certain distance. I heard that the smell of the place where the celestial burial disintegrated is really unbearable. It happened that because of the rain, the rain diluted the smell, and we didn't feel any discomfort. The vulture in the sky swooped down and circled back and forth. They come with the wind and go with the wind. Respect this kind of burial custom, return to nature, get close to nature, and integrate yourself into all things.
"Life is a practice, the short is travel, the long is life."
In the afternoon we arrived at the Buddhist Academy and walked to the bottom of the valley to choose to take a bus or walk to the top of the mountain. Tourists from all over the world gathered together to line up in the waiting area. The uneven queues, queue jumpers, and complaints made complaints. When the doors opened, everyone swarmed up. The picture was really not good. The anxiety of waiting and the continuous drizzle made everyone like a wet bomb. Although the mood was not too high, it would ignite as soon as it was touched. People from all walks of life were chattering, ready for a plateau collision at any time.
Many people have a complex for the plateau, Sichuan and Tibet, and hope that returning from a journey will make them stronger. But for most people who are impetuous in the city, Seda or any plateau is not a "good medicine" that can purify the soul. But in the process of traveling, you can come into contact with the complicated and interesting world, and be able to examine yourself and know yourself.
We decided not to waste any more time and walked up the hill. Not long after we walked, the sky cleared up, and the sun after the rain guided us in the direction. The valley that stretches for several kilometers is covered with densely packed red cabins, which is very spectacular. The golden sunlight poured down, and the wooden houses in the mountains seemed to be bathed in the light of Buddha. There are several temples and Buddhist halls scattered along the path. Although the scale of the buildings is not very large, the decoration is very elegant. We supported each other along the way, walked a flight of stairs, sat down and took a few breaths of oxygen. Finally climbed to the highest point of the Buddhist Academy - Mandala. There are many Tibetan Buddhists turning scriptures here. Circling around the mandala can confess sins, eliminate disasters, and pray for blessings. May you and all living beings be free from suffering and find happiness.
When we were queuing up for the bus to go down the mountain, a female monk stood in front of me. We had a brief chat. She had just entered the college, and she didn't have enough living equipment, so she had to go down the mountain to buy. Speaking of being two years younger than me, she has a very pleasant voice, and it makes people feel like a spring breeze when communicating. Facing the hardships of the living conditions here, she smiled lightly, calm and breezy. I didn't ask her why she chose to study here when she was a teenager. Everyone has different values.
Tips: 1. In the days of collective retreat in some Buddhist colleges, it is difficult to see monks who go out and walk around. Regarding the regulations of "stop speaking" in Buddhist colleges, you must take the initiative to abide by them, let alone force monks who are practicing the "stop talking" precept say. 2. The Buddhist Academy is a place where smoking, alcohol, sex, and meat are prohibited. Please respect the regulations of the Buddhist Academy.
"Whoever draws this world and draws me and you make our world colorful"
After getting up early, we are going to go to Ganzi Temple, which is the largest Gelug Temple of Tibetan Buddhism in Kham District. It is white, beautiful, auspicious and prosperous Zhenbao Temple. Today our destination is to go to Dege County along the 317 National Highway (Sichuan-Tibet Northern Line). On the way, we passed a mysterious and beautiful western town. I couldn’t put it down because of the Tibetan Mastiff the size of a calf. I also fantasized about raising a Tibetan mastiff. Pass through Xinluhai, and then drive over the highest and most dangerous snow mountain on the Sichuan-Tibet line - Queer Mountain. The altitude of the road on the mountain is about 5070 meters, but the highest altitude of this mountain is more than 6800 meters. "Climb up Queer Mountain, whip the sky"
"When we walk, we have to work hard to get along with the world; when we bloom, we have to work hard to get along with ourselves."
Starting from Dege County, we went south along National Highway 317. Entering Baiyu County, there is a quiet and beautiful canyon scenery, but it makes our hearts not at all peaceful. The road is bumpy and there are many landslides. The thrills along the way have caused accidents. Arriving at Yaqing Temple, everyone couldn't help picking up the camera to record the "Lotus Holy Land" hidden deep in Tibet. This is a very influential temple in Tibetan areas. It is a large-scale temple with the same reputation as Seda Buddhist College. place of study. Different from Seda, there are mostly female monks here, and it is the largest Juem district in the world. The conditions here are even more difficult, and the hundred-day retreat is the most important content of the Juemu's one-year practice in Yaqing. This kind of ascetic practice is incomprehensible to ordinary people, but the monks in Yaqing Temple are proving the power of faith with their actions!
"Everything outside and inside, whether it is suffering or happiness, will not become our hindrance, but will only become our strength. So when you pass by my blooming, please don't stop." Everyone try not to disturb The practice atmosphere of monks.
"Go forward, along your path, flowers will continue to bloom."
I was on the road all morning, taking photos along the way, visiting the scenery along the way of Xinlong, and wearing eye masks to recharge my batteries. Finally entered the secret place in northern Sichuan - Lake Cuoka. At noon, we finally arrived at the Maoya Prairie. Under the clear blue sky, green grass stretched across the sky, flocks of cattle and sheep, and wild flowers were colorful, which made people feel refreshed and happy. After passing Litang County, the highest city in the world, we went up to an altitude of more than 4,000 meters. Changchun Qingkeer Temple, built on the hillside, has distinct layers, and has a sense of returning to the gods. Climbing up Haizi Mountain, there are strange-shaped stones, both in form and spirit, with big and small Haizi dotted around, fish swimming in the cold lake, birds flying in the cold wind, and unknown grasses emerge from the rock cracks by the lake from time to time , Xiaohua, swaying the thrilling magnificence of life on the high mountain nearly 5000 meters above sea level. Pass by the largest ancient glacier site on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, Daocheng Ancient Ice Cap - Haizishan Nature Reserve (4,500 meters above sea level), and enjoy the charming scenery of Chitu Valley and the paradise-like Tibetan village - Daocheng along the way. In order to make it easier for us to play in Aden the next day, we stayed in Suriwa tonight.
"I hope to have someone like you, like the refreshing wind in the mountains, like the warm sunshine in the ancient city. From morning to night, from the mountains to the study. As long as it is you in the end, it will be fine."
Depart from Daocheng in the morning and travel all the way to the fascinating Yading scenic spot! I wanted to see the place where Mao Shiba proposed to Lizhi, but I was so moved that I cried in the movie theater. Because passing through your whole world, this place has also become a symbol of love.
Five-Color Sea: Located above the Milk Sea, between Xian Nairi and Yang Maiyong. The five-color sea is 4,500 meters above sea level. After a steep slope on the right side of the milk sea, the lake surface is circular and the water is clear. Under the sunlight, it reflects colorful light, which is very spectacular.
Milk Sea: Located in the depression at the foot of Yangmai Yongshen Mountain, it is a small ancient glacial lake shaped like water droplets. The altitude is 4600 meters. Surrounded by snow-capped mountains, the lake is clear and blue, and the lake is surrounded by a circle of milky white, so it is called Milk Sea. The sun shone on the still lake, and the water shone like jewels.
The Three Great Mountains: The Three Great Mountains in Aden, Daocheng, are composed of three snow peaks: Xiannairi, Yangmaiyong, and Shanuoduoji. They are regarded as the patron saints of Tibetans in Aden. The snow-capped mountains are set against the colorful forests, and the lakes in the valleys are reflected.
Chonggu Temple: Located at the foot of Xiannairi Mountain, it is 3880 meters above sea level. In Chonggu Temple, a solemn and solemn temple, there are lamas chanting scriptures and burning incense. The sound of chanting reverberates in the mountains, and the heart is quiet. There is Chonggu Meadow below it, the scenery is also beautiful, it is worth a visit.
Luorong Cattle Farm: At an altitude of 4150 meters, it is a pasture for nearby Tibetans to graze. Luoniu Farm is surrounded by continuous alpine meadows. In spring and summer, wild flowers bloom on the meadows, covering the mountains and plains, which is very spectacular. The Gongga River passes through the cattle farm, and groups of cattle and sheep graze leisurely by the river and on the hillside, creating a harmonious scene.
Yading Village: Known as the "Last Shangri-La". The small village is hidden between the snow-capped mountains and the forest, and it always appears suddenly when it appears, as if it does not exist in between, and it suddenly appears when your eyes move there. The village is located on a mountain platform, and the appearance of such a platform in the canyon makes people feel like a world away.
about food
In Yading, Daocheng, you can eat delicacies with Tibetan characteristics. In Daocheng Yading, there are absolutely not to be missed: buttered tea, highland barley wine, consumed beef, matsutake stewed chicken, tsampa, and air-dried meat.
travel tips
1. Maintain a good mood before traveling, and maintain adequate rest and sleep before entering the Tibetan plateau.
2. The biggest problem in travel is that it is easy to encounter altitude sickness. Therefore, during the tour, you must not move too fast, do not run and jump, and pay attention to keeping warm and not catching cold. Once dizziness, headache occurs. Tinnitus, dizziness, weakness in limbs, nausea, palpitation, as if you can’t breathe, confusion, even coma, and difficulty breathing are all symptoms of altitude sickness. At this time, you should stop to rest or take oxygen and medication.
3. Daocheng Yading is mostly a high-altitude area, and the temperature difference between morning and evening is very large, so you must prepare clothes and keep warm at all times. The things you must bring to Daocheng are: rain gear, sunscreen, body lotion, and a flashlight. There are also ID cards. Don’t forget such documents. If you travel as a family, remember to bring your child’s household registration book.
4. Be sure to choose a pair of comfortable shoes, because there are many places to walk here.
5. Because it is in the Tibetan area, you must read the customs of the Tibetan area before departure, respect each other after arriving, and avoid disputes.
"To me, travel is a possibility to make dreams come into reality. We must let ourselves go out at the right time, smile kindly with strangers, change the way of dealing with the world, and relearn love."
I didn't have a good rest last night. The altitude of Yading Village is high, so everyone should pay attention to their physical conditions. Waking up early and enduring a headache to watch the magnificent Rizhao Jinshan, Fangfo gave me a shot of "stimulant". After breakfast, take the scenic spot sightseeing bus to Longlong Dam, walk 0.5km to the Chonggu service area, enjoy the scenery of Chonggu Temple and Xiannairi, and then transfer to the battery car to Nuorong Cattle Farm, which is 4150 meters above sea level and is used by nearby Tibetans to graze pasture. Luorong Niuchang is backed by the three sacred mountains, and it is a good place to watch the Sanhuzhu Snow Mountain. Tips: The cost is 80 yuan for a round trip, 50 yuan for a one-way trip, and it takes about 2 hours to walk. Experience wild animals, alpine stamens, snow-capped mountains, forests, glaciers, and the natural wonder of our harmonious coexistence with nature. Let the sacred mountain and the holy water resonate with the heart, and indulge in the land of dreams to the fullest. There is still about 5 kilometers from Nuorong Cow Farm to Milk Sea, 3 kilometers of which are easier to walk on dirt roads, and 2 kilometers are uphill roads with a steep slope. Please do what you can.
Tips: It takes about 4 hours to ride a horse back and forth from Lurong Niuchang to Five Color Sea and Milk Sea. Horses can only reach the milk sea, and you need to continue walking for 1KM to reach the five-color sea.
Kind tips:
(1) Luorong Niuchang is the best place to take pictures of Yangmai Yongshen Mountain, when a blockbuster is released.
(2) Luorong Cattle Farm, if the character is good, you can also take pictures of the galloping horses.
(3) During the Cordyceps digging season, you can take photos of Tibetans digging Cordyceps along the way.
"Don't say that the years are long, it can't be as long as the mountains along the way, it can't be as long as the sun shining through the window, it can't be as long as the tunnel where the light suddenly dims, and it can't be as long as the next distant place"
Today we went to Sangdui Town to shoot the red grassland in Daocheng, and then we were going to climb over Haizi Mountain, the remains of the ancient glacier. Return to Litang, start our return journey, pass through Yajiang County, and arrive at Xindu Bridge, a plateau and wide valley photography paradise at an altitude of 3,400 meters. If you are lucky, you can overlook the main peak of Gongga Mountain, the king of Shu Mountain at 7,556 meters. In the sunset, you can have a panoramic view of the picturesque small bridges, flowing water, people, and Tibetan-style dwellings.
"Fear of the unknown, nostalgia for comfort will prevent us from being an adventurer as a traveler. But when you make such a choice, you will never regret it."
I didn't take enough photos at Xinduqiao yesterday, so everyone set off to Xinduqiao early in the morning. Boundless grasslands, winding streams, golden cypress trees, rolling mountains, Tibetan villages scattered among them, cattle and sheep grazing peacefully...the plain scenery in western Sichuan is blooming beautifully. From June to July, the local lavender will bring you to a purple sea, and you will cross Zheduo Mountain (4298 meters) to Kangding. After lunch, continue to the Jakarta to watch the Red Rock Beach. The close contact with the stream, green mountains, and red rocks here will take away all the fatigue and troubles......
"A destination is never a place, but a new perspective."
In the morning, go to Hailuogou for a walk, and after lunch, continue to the Red Army's Long March relic - Luding Bridge. There are many ruins left here. There are Luding Bridge Revolutionary Cultural Relics Exhibition Hall, the former site of Chairman Mao’s accommodation, the former site of Comrade Zhu De’s accommodation, the pre-war meeting site where the Red Army captured Luding Bridge, the former site of the Lan’an Red Army Headquarters, and the former site of the District Soviet. Pass Luding Bridge and pass through Erlangshan Tunnel with a total length of 4176 meters. Erlang Mountain, 3437 meters above sea level, used to be the first natural danger on the Sichuan-Tibet Road due to its high mountain, narrow road surface and steep slope. Pass through the majestic Erlang Mountain and go straight to Ya'an along the beautiful Qingyi River. Prepare to have a good rest in Meishan.
On the last day, after sleeping late, I went to Meishan Sansu Temple for a stroll. The weather was fine, and in the afternoon we came to [Pengzhen Old Tea House, enjoying the sun and drinking tea. After traveling long distances for 11 days, we did "Ge Youtan" on bamboo chairs. The slow life of Chengdu people is vividly reflected. The old people in the town come to the old teahouse every day to drink a cup of the cheapest scented tea, smoke a few puffs of leaf cigarettes, and chat with their friends in a "dragon array" and half a day flies by.
Along the way, we marveled at the magnificence of nature, sighed for the belief of monks, and were moved by the kindness of Tibetans. I hope that during the time on the road, in the short time, you can face yourself sincerely, let go of the anxiety in the city, and get rid of the puppet of life, just like a new life, full of vigor.
"Even if I have to go back in a few days, I still go to work, I am still noisy, and I am still upset, but I have a new perspective on the world. Even if nothing changes, at least, life is like a book, and this one is better than mine. Others have a few more coloring pages. That’s what traveling is all about.”
