Traveling between the clouds, the sky and the water, weaving dreams in the sun and the moon——Nineteen Days of Journey in West Yunnan, Yunnan

foreword

This is an anticipated dream journey, with a total of 19 days, spanning many prefecture-level cities in western Yunnan. During this period, there are story towns (Heshun), natural wonders (Tengchong Volcano), occasional masterpieces (Gaoligong Mountain), border scenery (Ruili), and traces of time (Nuodeng). kind of experience.

The travel notes start from the subjective experience of Caicai Juaner, and combine multiple dimensions such as nature, scenery, humanities, personal feelings, travel strategies, local food, local accommodation, etc., and describe the entire itinerary in the form of poetry, prose, and stories, which is quite detailed. Therefore, it is long and has many pictures (nearly 700). Readers can click on the table of contents to browse directly to a certain chapter. You can enjoy the pictures and texts, and you can consult the strategy, and you can get what you need.

Heshun Ancient Town - Ladies Wearing Clothes Looking Through Autumn Water

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The gentle wind soothes people's hearts, making them feel at home and warming their hearts.

Walk freely to pick up the sunshine, recall the past and view the present to lead your thoughts.

The trip to Heshun Ancient Town is an important part of the journey to Tengchong. It was another night, the bright lights shone on the uneven stone roads in the town, blurring the face of the ancient town at night, and despite the wind and rain, we gained the enthusiasm and caring of the people from other places.

The hostess and the proprietress personally helped us with our luggage, and even our 4- or 5-year-old daughter came to help us; their small yard is clean and elegant, and the view room has a wide view, and you can look up at the starry sky from the balcony; and the room is also brand new and tidy ,Bright and spacious. Sincerely because of their warm service and their small yard, I gave full marks to the first impression of Heshun Ancient Town.

After tidying up, the proprietress introduced us to a restaurant that was still open late at night. Naturally, this dinner was delicious. The restaurateur is a local, chatting and laughing. He told us the following "secret" for this delicious eggplant dish: When making this dish, he will "temporarily play" according to the different tastes of tourists from all over the world, and stir-fry the flavor that the locals love. How about it, whether it is fierce or not, whether it is admirable or not.  

We are from Chongqing, so he naturally fried "Sichuan flavor". But this "Sichuan flavor" also adds the unique flavor of a foreign country. The boss said that it is because of the secret sauce from his wife's hometown, and his wife is from Burma. Although he named this dish "Fish Fragrant Eggplant", but this "Fish Fragrant" is not the other "Fish Fragrant", I personally think it is better to change the name to "Mother-in-Law Eggplant" as a signature dish (because the restaurant is named "Mother-in-Law Restaurant ”). This dish really has a lot of aftertaste, and the taste can only be experienced if you taste it yourself. In short, our family ordered it for two consecutive days.

When you first arrive, the characteristics of the hometown of overseas Chinese begin to show.

When you come to Heshun, you must eat Tengchong earthen pot.

"Earth Pot" is a local characteristic hot pot. It is said that the burning charcoal fire represents the volcano, and the boiling soup represents the hot sea, which is indeed very appropriate. The earthen pot of the boss in front of him has added fragrant peas for embellishment and flavor. It is really red fragrant green jade, delicious and not greasy at all.

There is also a must-order dish, which is also the "finale" dish I recommend-Dajiujia.

Dajiujia is actually fried bait cubes. Although it has a rather allusive name, it is really a home-cooked dish. It is nothing more than simple and common dishes such as leeks, eggs, ham and carrots, fried with fragrant glutinous bait, but it brings us a wonderful taste experience, and at the same time feels the kindness of home.

No matter where I am, my favorite dishes are usually those simple tastes, not gorgeous but real, the taste of ordinary people can always enrich ordinary life, and always comfort my taste buds.

The next day, after sleeping until I woke up naturally, I stepped out of the room and saw that the weather was fine again. The proprietress brought us a map of the ancient town, and patiently explained Heshun's past and present life to us. At the end, she said that the boss can be our free tour guide to accompany us to visit the ancient town. Although declined, but some affection has been engraved in the heart.

The sky is clear and the mood is relaxed. At this time, I am not in a hurry to go to the ancient town, but now I am pacing in the small courtyard of the hotel, and then I go back to sit on the balcony in front of the room, have a cup of morning tea, and look at the scenery in the distance , open the map and listen to the proprietress telling stories.

So,

"The upper seven hills, the lower seven hills,

Gold and silver are hidden in Qiqi Hill,

Who can afford it, buy a Tengyue state. "

With reverence for those brave men who searched for ancient treasures;

"If you have a girl, don't marry He Shunlang,

A bride becomes a widow,

Exotic loess buried bones and flesh,

There is an archway in the alley at the entrance. "

I am grateful for those ancient women who waited for the figure of their returning husband to appear on the road year after year in the laundry kiosk... Although I am in the viewing balcony of the Pengyu Small Courtyard, the ancient town seems to be injected with life, gradually in my mind. Come alive.

In the streets and alleys, exotic elements began to appear.

Step out of the door, step on the thick volcanic stone road, and follow your thoughts to a laundry kiosk.

When people don't know the story behind it, this is a place for people's daily life;

But when you know that this is actually a shelter built for her by a husband who is doing business in a foreign country to express his gratitude to his wife for washing clothes by the small river at the entrance of the village every day, looking forward to her husband’s return despite the wind and sun. In a place sheltered from wind and rain, every square and every inch in front of you is not just a lifeless stone, but a bridge built with the wife's melancholy and the husband's thoughts bit by bit, a carrying A bridge of deep emotion.

In a corner of this laundry kiosk, there may have been a woman who looked through the autumn water and looked at the end of the world.

In the season when the grass grows and the warbler flies, in the season when the sun is like fire, in the season when the sky is high and the clouds are clear, in the season when the weather is cold and cold, she is waiting and looking forward to; Brick and tile may still remember her every frown, smile, sigh and sigh.

Sometimes her thoughts will follow the willow catkins on the trees beside the pavilion, and fly to the distance, across the mountains, through the gullies, to foreign countries, to her husband.

But when I came back to my senses, there was only a pavilion, a tree, and a bend of autumn water beside me.

The wheel of time keeps moving forward. Today's Heshun is changing with each passing day, and the new tourism culture is developing in full swing.

In the future, the life in the town will be more diversified, as rich and diverse as the numerous signs;

Undoubtedly, Heshun in the future will be more inclusive, extending in all directions like arrows facing different directions, to gather and blend cultures from all directions.

Birds fly by from time to time under the blue sky.

The most commendable thing is that Heshun Ancient Town still retains the original and elegant beauty in addition to the wave-like commercialization process. On the slopes and ridges, although the lanes are far away, many places still hide quiet and refined, and you can still find them. A tranquil retreat.

Let's go back and look at the history again. When the husbands were running around, many businesses came into being and began to take root and develop in the ancient land of Heshun. Tea is one such industry.

This kind of stacked tea is called "golden melon tribute tea". This kind of tea is a special form of pressed tea unique to Pu'er tea. Because it looks like a pumpkin and the tea buds are golden in color after being aged for a long time, it is named pumpkin. In the early years, pumpkin tea was specially made for tribute to the court, so it was named.

Pumpkin tribute tea is the best among the existing aged Pu-erh teas. However, there are only two genuine ones left.

Although the current "golden melon tribute tea" is not as valuable as the fineness of the early years, its unique stacking form has auspicious meanings, and still reflects the unique cultural charm of the Pu'er tea region in Yunnan.

Apart from tea, the husbands who made a living in a foreign country discovered the value of Burmese jadeite, so the heavy rough stones were sent to their hometown Heshun, after a series of complicated processes such as processing, polishing, and decoration, which seemed inconspicuous and beautiful. Stones of different shapes have transformed into ornaments, utensils, and ornaments of various types, rich colors, and extraordinary meanings. A brand new business has started.

One piece, one piece, one piece of jadeite objects, all over every street in Heshun. Brilliant and fascinating.

Pieces of crystal-clear and shiny emeralds compose the history of Tengchong and Heshun brilliantly. For hundreds of years, the Heshun jade merchants represented by the Cun family have relied on their thriving business to run schools, libraries, and ancestral halls, which are still praised by the local people.

"South Liu North Deng Fu Shenglong"

Cunjia's Fushenglong Jade Store is still busy.

Entering the store, you can see the small courtyard full of greenery, and a tank of red goldfish in the center jumping under the celestial spirit—symbolizing gold and jade in the house.

Coupled with the hanging lanterns all around, the red and green complement each other, full of vitality and vitality.

The rooms upstairs and downstairs are all shops. Entry-level, beginner-level, and advanced-level shops are divided into categories with clear signs, and you can enter each door according to your own understanding of jadeite.

Behind each door, there is a well-trained waiter with a friendly smile who patiently explains jadeite knowledge to you, but does not show the eyes and emotions of wanting customers to buy jadeite in the store.

In the Fushenglong compound, there are also shop guides. They are also very enthusiastic and smiling to explain the century-old history of the shop and various jadeite knowledge to the tourists who step into the courtyard, but they will not mention anything about buying jadeite. speech.

After visiting, it will really make tourists have a good impression of this place, so as to promote business.

It can be seen that the Cun family is indeed well-deserved.

In addition to jadeite, another major feature of Heshun Ancient Town is its ancestral hall. In the past, there were 8 major families in the town, so now there are 8 ancestral halls.

The descendants of the later surnames are still doing well, and the ancestral halls are well preserved. Among them, the Cun family thinking, which has the largest business, is also the most open. The Cun ancestral hall is open to tourists for free.

The four characters of "modesty" and "propriety and righteousness" have been remembered by the Cun family so far. In just a few tens of minutes in Fushenglong, we felt the perfect communication of the spirit represented by these four characters.

The three Roman-style arches stand majestically under the winter sun, solemn and solemn, reflecting the inclusive mentality of Heshun Ancient Town as the hometown of overseas Chinese.

Outside the western-style gate, a majestic lion is roaring under the blue sky.

It's exactly: Yi Kunyu, a wealthy family, and a lion roaring through Cangmin.

Looking at the Cun's Ancestral Hall, the architectural style is a combination of Chinese and Western styles, and the inclusiveness and grandeur contain complex and meticulous details, showing the temperament of the hometown of overseas Chinese everywhere. It is indeed a cultural treasure.

Heshun has a total of eight families, Cun, Liu, Li, Yin, Jia, Zhang, Yang, and Chuan. Therefore, there are eight ancestral halls.

Each ancestral hall has its own characteristics but is equally solemn and stable. Or built on the mountain, surrounded by mountains and forests, it will show the bell spirit;

The luxuriant canopy of the ancient camphor tree covers the sky and the sun, making the Zhang's ancestral hall under it even more quiet and solemn.

Someone was playing flute under the corner wall, the voice was deep and long.

Melodious into the breeze, tactfully around the beams.

There seems to be a faint fragrance in the quiet place, and the thoughts are scattered to the distance with the weathered clouds.

At a certain point in the long river of time, Heshun, the woman who was waiting for her husband to return, also lingered on the roadway paved with volcanic stone;

I also wandered under the lush camphor tree for a long time.

Daiwa Qingshi is an ordinary family, and his sorrow and desire are sent under the ancient camphor tree.

The ancient camphor tree is indeed like Avalokitesvara, holding green shades with her colorful palms, stretching to the sky and the void.

The woman was tossing and wandering under the tree;

I also frowned and meditated under the tree;

The luxuriant branches and leaves entrusted her feelings;

The mottled trunk engraved her sorrow;

Occasionally, she can still calm down, appreciate the cave in front of her eyes, and imprint this scene in her heart.

Now, the Sri Lankan people are far away, leaving only mottled tree shadows, which is timeless.

He Shun In the countless houses, there are countless people like that woman. Behind the hustle and bustle, there is often infinite loneliness.

The world is still far and wide, I hope that such a story will not happen again.

The bell of the temple rings, carrying away the past. Its voice echoed in the ears, loud and vigorous, and pointed directly at the hearts of the people.

Throughout her life, that woman abided by the teachings and attained six degrees of enlightenment. When the ferry arrives that day, will there be flowers from the other side waiting for her, as bright as beautiful and as beautiful as flowing clouds?

Buddha said: Don't say it.

Looking back, poinsettias are blooming proudly under the winter sun.

The passionate red is spreading and flowing wantonly, as if praising the tenacity and enthusiasm of life.

"After all the flowers are over, the west wind" is very aptly described.

She once admired the beauty of life under this tree;

She also yearns for a passionate, free and unrestrained life;

She is also eagerly looking forward to giving new meaning to life every new day.

It's just that after that, she also hopes that one day, she can hold her husband's hand and walk around the town, really just walking as she pleases, without thinking about anything, or just thinking about the blooming tree behind the wall Bougainvillea;

Even though life is full of thorns and ups and downs, we must dare to face it and move forward bravely;

Just like a cactus, it always seeks to survive in the barren land, but it can always work hard towards the blue sky.

Or those fragrant flowers;

Because I am also like a flower, tenaciously taking root in adversity, tenaciously surviving in the cold wind, and then proudly blooming towards the blue sky and the breeze.

With that small but extraordinary hope and dream, she wraps up every ordinary and repetitive day seriously. always busy with family;

She always makes a bowl of "mind" for her child during the Chinese New Year, hoping that he will be smart and healthy, and that he will show great ambitions in the future.

But the child is always picky eater, he only likes to eat the shrimp crackers and fried eggs inside;

However, she always did not speak, just looked at the child, showing a loving smile.

At some point, she will also make a bowl of pea flour for herself, and then sprinkle with her secret fried vegetables, giving herself a small reward and a secret encouragement.

She often goes to the Earth Temple with her family to pray for blessings, praying for her husband to be safe and well and to return soon; praying for the longevity of the elders and the success of their children in their studies.

In this way, day by day, year by year passed;

She shuttled through the streets and alleys of Heshun, and was busy in the backyard hall of her home.

She kept thinking, remembering, lost, but looking forward to it.

One day, she looked up and saw the torii in the town, one, two, three...

She suddenly felt that her breathing began to be heavy, and felt that the bricks and words above her head were about to pierce her, and they would pierce deeply, into her heart!

She had never thought a building could be so cold. There was no hope, no trace of life to be found.

It almost took her breath away.

After a while, when I turned around another street corner and looked sideways——

I saw: the breeze is coming slowly, and the beauty is everywhere.

She was relieved again, because she always believed that there would be sunshine around the corner.

I walked in the streets and alleys of Heshun Ancient Town, but I imagined all kinds of things about that woman many years ago.

For a moment, her mind may have met mine;

At one point, her story darkened or brightened my emotions.

When I came back to my senses, the touch of the sun was clear and strong. I walked on the quiet slope in the afternoon, feeling her feelings, and savoring the story of He Shun's past life.

Time spent with family is so real right now.

In such and such a history, although I am really good at imagining the lives of others and experiencing their feelings, it is precisely because of these feelings that the little happiness of the moment becomes so realistic, and it makes me know how to cherish those feelings. Trivial blandness.

So standing in front of those heavy history, I can also show a smile.

Times have changed, and the sea has changed in a blink of an eye. Today's people have already left the life of the past.

With the mood of spectators, tourists walk through every street and every courtyard with prudent or playful eyes.

History and stories buried by the years are sleeping in every bright light;

Perched on the railings and beams of every pavilion;

Or have been turned into words one by one. Quietly, without any emotion.

Gradually, no one paid attention to the stories behind them.

Walk the streets and alleys, and experience ancient and modern times.

Feel the classical charm and modern happiness;

Taste culture, smile to one's heart's content.

Experience local life and blend into the surrounding atmosphere;

Looking at the setting sun, time is short.

In the daily life of the ancient town, waiting for the time to pass quietly;

Sigh the vicissitudes of life, it's getting late.

The ancient Yinjia Lane is lit up with lights.

I feel like I met for the first time, and I will never forget it.

In such a dark night, on the slopes of the alleys in the ancient town, the lights are soft and the night breeze is cool.

Staying in the shadows is inseparable.

I have formed an inextricable bond with the night of the ancient town;

Respect civilization, perfect combination.

Admire the profundity of the sky, and respect the broadness of Kunyu.

Relying on the heavy building, Wen Lan is magnificent.

We have written the long river of time with vast words; even if thrown into the grand universe, human civilization will still shine.

Stargazing, twinkling and mysterious.

It seems to reveal: this moment is eternity.

Look at the treetops, wear the stars and wear the moon.

The moonlight and stars light up the old trees, and the old trees also sublimate the night.

Climb the stairs, want to catch the stars.

On this night of Heshun, climb high and look far away, and try to talk to God.

The feeling of never repeating it will always be in my heart.

Mourn the dead wood, chant the sorrow of the dead.

The moonlight illuminates the ice and jade, the blue is deserted, holy and pure.

That spotless woman has long been integrated with the heaven and the earth.

At this moment, it is she who dances against the moonlight, and she is the one who sings softly in the evening wind.

Recalling the history, we can know the present.

The cool-colored Yuyu is profound, and the warm-toned Qionglou is vivid.

Look at yourself, re-acquaint yourself.

I stand under the deep sky, with the high moonlight above my head;

I stand in the center of the Heshun culture, with my feet pressed against the heavy bricks;

I feel lonely and small;

I feel real.

Knowing the time, the white horse is too late.

In the long river of time and space, the past, present, and future are all instants.

Only by grasping every moment is eternity to me.

On the morning when I left Heshun, looking back from a distance, I saw the ancient town in the mist, both illusion and reality, so beautiful that people forgot to breathe in an instant.

Finally, the dry goods that everyone is looking forward to:

 1 Heshun Ancient Town Tickets are 80 yuan per person, online booking is 75 yuan per person;

 2 You do not need to buy tickets to enter the ancient town accommodation by car at night. Some scenic spots in Heshun, such as Heshun Library, Heshun Alley, Ai Siqi’s Former Residence, etc., need to be punched for ticket verification, otherwise they will not be allowed to travel. Therefore, it is up to you to decide whether to buy tickets or not.

 3 Recommend several unpopular attractions, none of which require tickets.

① Yaoting Expo Hall. The private exhibition hall has a good visiting experience.

② Zhongtian Temple, a pure place of Buddhism.

 4 There are a lot of accommodation in Heshun Ancient Town, so you don’t need to book in advance; you can ask the innkeeper for a map of Heshun Ancient Town, and you can catch all the unpopular attractions and Internet celebrity check-in places. It is said that finding a reliable inn is very important, and the boss is also very important. Maybe you can live in a cost-effective viewing room and get a free guide.   

 5! ! ! Heshun Ancient Town is a drone-controlled area (airway), please abide by the corresponding regulations, and consciously put away the drone! ! !

 6 Recommended location for shooting portraits: The area between Zhang’s ancestral hall and Avalokitesvara has few people and many ancient houses, and there are ancient camphor trees along the way, which is really an excellent location for taking portraits.

 7 Recommended locations for shooting night scenes: two places, in front of Heshun Library and Heshun Alley (no tickets required at night)

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Volcanic Atami - Kongshan Tai Chi Atami Fantasy

The moon on the 16th and the 17th are still very round, light yellow and light yellow, coupled with the pink sky, so Q.

Lovely Jade Rabbit, come down from the moon and play with us.   

Farewell to Heshun Ancient Town (released, see above for details), what kind of scenery will be waiting for us at the next stop?

Can you guess what this kind of stone with different shapes and cold frost is attached to the surface?

That's right, it's volcanic rock. It looks heavy, but it doesn't take too much effort to lift it.

There are rust red ones and some black ones. Each stone has been carved through a period of burning time, so that when people approach it, they will feel the unique temperament that belongs to this place.

Today, Caicai will take everyone to appreciate the charm of Tengchong Volcano:)

Walking in the streets and alleys of Tengchong, do you notice that the roads here are different from what you usually see?

If you observe carefully, you will find that the original road surface is paved with volcanic stones, which is also one of the unique signs of Tengchong.

When you set foot on this land, there will be bursts of extraordinary touch on the soles of your feet, which will always remind you that this is Tengchong.

On the way to climb Dakong Mountain, I looked back at the distant mountains, but felt that there were many mountains and fog, and it was difficult to see the whole picture clearly for a while.

I don't know what the scene of this beautiful land surrounded by green mountains and mountains was like when the volcano erupted many years ago?

As the first group of people arrived at the top of Dakong Mountain that day, we happened to see the first round of the hot air balloon take off. We saw a rainbow-like color slowly crossing the dense jungle and rising leisurely under the light blue sky in the morning.

Take a closer look, hey, it turns out that there are not one but two famous volcanic hot air balloons in Tengchong :)

The two hot air balloons crossed the crater of Dakong Mountain, and finally hovered side by side above the crater. Of course, this was only a momentary thing, and the one that rose first would only slowly descend. Give passengers in a hot air balloon a better view of the volcano.

What is it like to observe volcanoes from a hot air balloon? We who were on the top of Dakong Mountain didn't know it at this time. This is because if you want to ride, you need to buy a ticket separately and wait in line at the dedicated venue at the foot of Dakong Mountain. So, let us take our eyes back for a while, and now let Cai use another unique perspective to tell you about the large and small empty mountains and the Tengchong volcanic groups we have seen.

That's the drone view.

The dense fog and mountains that we cannot overcome, drones can easily do it. As the plane continued to climb, the vast and boundless landscape of mountains and rivers appeared before our eyes again.

The agricultural smog in the distance is occasionally mistaken by tourists as an active volcano. If you think about it, if there are volcanoes that are about to erupt or may erupt within a hundred miles, it is absolutely impossible for us to appear near here.

In fact, it is not difficult to see that there are some unique features of the landform in this area. I think the reason why the trees in the area are clustered together, should be related to the flow of multiple magma after the volcanic eruption.

Turn the camera around and see the disc-shaped crater in the lower right corner? That is one of our protagonists today - Xiaokongshan.

Popular science, Xiaokongshan is a flat-topped cone-shaped volcano. I believe everyone can see that its crater is very well preserved.

There are not many volcanoes in our country, and even fewer volcanic cones are well preserved. As for the volcanic cone of Xiaokongshan, I think it is not only intact, but also perfect. Its top cross-section disk is close to a perfect circle, and its shape is regular. Even in the entire volcanic group of Tengchong, it looks unique, which makes me amazed.

Then turn the perspective back to where we are - just above the Dakong Mountain. A spectacle is being born!

At this time, the wonderful sunshine is dividing the conical crater of Dakong Mountain into Yin and Yang poles impartially. What's more, a tree on the "Yang" side and a plant in the shadow on the "Yin" side together form a There is a natural and three-dimensional Tai Chi pattern.

Nature is the main factor, supplemented by light and shadow, and human-made. The so-called right time, favorable location, and harmony of people should be so.

The empty mountain is surrounded by greenery, and the shadow of the sun is magical.

Where does the road meander? Clouds and fog spread over the volcano.

Turning his gaze to the distance, he saw the quite spectacular fantasy volcanoes in Tengchong. The boundless blue sky and the lush greenery in front of us always hit our eyes.

Farther ahead, Tengchong still has endless mysteries waiting for us to explore, and endless beauty is waiting for us to discover.

Next is science popularization time. We can see from the photos that most of the volcanoes in Tengchong are conical craters, and the mountains are well preserved.

Speaking of which, do you think the Tengchong Volcanic Group is an active volcano or an extinct volcano? Some people may have misunderstood the definitions of these two types of volcanoes, thinking that as long as they do not erupt again, they are extinct volcanoes. Here I want to "show off" my knowledge. In fact, the academic definition of an extinct volcano is: a volcano that has erupted in prehistoric times and has never been active in human history. Then obviously the opposite is an active volcano. When did the Tengchong volcanic group represented by the Big and Small Kongshan become active and erupt? According to the continuous research of scientists in recent years, the most recent active and (possible) eruption of the Tengchong volcanic group was defined as more than 3,800 years ago, so the answer is clearly visible, the Tengchong volcanic group should be an active volcanic group! It's just in a dormant period for now. In other words, one day in the future, these long-silent volcanoes may become active again with violent and magnificent eruptions.

Let us turn our eyes and thoughts from the sky to the ground again. Want to know what the vegetation at the bottom of the volcano is like? Caicai will take everyone to take a closer look.

The volcano in the macroscopic vision is fantastic and mysterious, but when it comes to the world in the microcosm, it is not inferior. At this moment, the cold air has not faded, and the hoarfrost is still stained, which shows the mystery of the underground world. The knowledge collected here is also "nothing to do", and these plants can't name them all. I beg all the masters to clarify their doubts.

At the bottom of the volcano above the picture below, even in winter, all kinds of plants are extremely luxuriant, there is no open space, and the colors in it are unpredictable, just like being in an underwater world.

This group of underground photos was taken by my father down the winding and difficult path to the bottom of the volcano. He described the feeling when he was standing in the center of the bottom of the pit, which was really indescribable. At this moment, Mr. a certain dog happened to find a "treasure land" at the crater above, so the aerial camera took off to freeze the "Tai Chi" picture. That is to say, at the same time, Dad is at the central point of the "Tai Chi" pattern. The mystical experience that macro and micro have brought to human beings is beyond words.

After recovering from the impact of the grand and tiny world, we began to descend the mountain. At this time, the figure of the hot air balloon began to fill my sight and mind again.

If you don’t believe me, look, it hangs on the pine branch for a while;

Hanging on the bougainvillea for a while;

I even want to compete with the plane; no, no, it's so cool and charming, I must go up and see Fang Fang's true qualities.

Ever since, you saw Cai Cai appearing in the hot air balloon. Yes, that's right, that figure is the heroine myself! (complacent)

What? If you can't see clearly, doesn't it mean it must be you?

Well, I still have a big picture, so you can see it convincingly  

Can you see it clearly this time, if it is a real replacement, it is very annoying, is it there? But did it break me?  

But the truth is, I brought the wrong lens . I would like to remind everyone who is going to take a hot air balloon to see the big and small empty mountains. You must bring a wide-angle lens. However, I couldn’t take a shot of the big and small empty mountains in the same frame. One can imagine how close the big empty mountain is to the hot air balloon—it’s just on the side.

Well, the rant is over. In fact, I am very satisfied with this photo alone.  

In short, the feeling of riding a hot air balloon for the first time is as follows:

The feet are shivering, the top of the head is steaming; the beautiful scenery in front of the eyes, the blood in the chest is boiling.

Since you can't record the beautiful scenery in front of you, let's move to the scenery under your feet.

I saw the tall and green trees spreading out from my feet, and a small cute figure dotted among them. This scene alone made me unforgettable.

The experience of riding a hot air balloon can be described as ups and downs, but how does this behemoth that brings us colorful dreams work?

It turns out that the hot air balloon in Tengchong is not flying freely, it is hovering in the air pulled by several staff members with ropes. In this way, although the field of vision is relatively narrow (the hot air balloon will still rotate in a circle in the air, and the 360-degree view is guaranteed), the safety factor has been greatly improved.

The experience of riding a hot air balloon can be described as ups and downs, but how does this behemoth that brings us colorful dreams work?

It turns out that the hot air balloon in Tengchong is not flying freely, it is hovering in the air pulled by several staff members with ropes. In this way, although the field of vision is relatively narrow (the hot air balloon will still rotate in a circle in the air, and the 360-degree view is guaranteed), the safety factor has been greatly improved.

The colorful dream journey has come to an end. Now I have a new little wish, that is to go to more places, follow more hot air balloons into the sky, and look for more free and beautiful dreams.

After leaving Dakong Mountain, walk to Xiaokong Mountain. The big and small empty mountains are relatively close to each other, and it takes about 20 minutes to walk there.

Dakong Mountain is about 2000 meters above sea level, while Xiaokong Mountain is slightly lower at about 1900 meters above sea level.

It was almost noon, and the number of tourists gradually decreased. When walking around Xiaokong Mountain, we could only hear our footsteps ringing in the mountains with clear echoes in the silence. Later, I learned that it is precisely because walking among the mountains that you will hear the echo of "dongdong" when you put your weight on your feet, so the big and small empty mountains are named "empty".

The plants in Xiaokong Mountain are dense and dense. Although it is winter, it is still the time when the mountain flowers are blooming.

Sure enough, as seen in the air, the mountain ring of Xiaokong Mountain is perfect, and the remains of the original lava lake formed after the volcanic eruption at the bottom of the pit are still there and clearly visible.

Walking around the mountain on the plank road at the top, the sun is shining directly, the wind suddenly blows, and the surrounding forest sea is buzzing. In the meantime, the feeling of desolation and psychedelic is fully alive.

The silent and hollow mountain also makes us gradually calm down and start to re-examine the humble life.

【Columnar joint】

End the tour of Big and Small Empty Mountains. The next itinerary is still related to volcanic activity.

In the afternoon, we drove to the bank of Longchuan River. Next to this sluice, there is a unique scene in the volcanic area - columnar joints.

Even if you don't understand the geological composition and landform structure, whoever looks up here will be attracted by the scene in front of them.

Countless basalts are spread out in an orderly manner, although they are scattered in disorder, standing erect as if cast into the mountain by nature.

This kind of columnar joints is not only in Tengchong, but also rare in the whole country.

Columnar joints are a unique landscape of volcanic rocks. When the magma spews out, when the flow is still, its surface cools rapidly, during which the basalt magma minerals continue to crystallize and precipitate, and then it is formed.

Generally, the columns of columnar joints are mostly perpendicular to the lava flow surface. The arrangement of stone pillars here is in different shapes, not only vertical, but also horizontal, as well as oblique and arc-shaped rotation. Investigating the reason, it is speculated that this place may have been a magma overflow, which created such a variety of joint shapes.

Or is it that when the magma flows, it is involved or controlled by the topography at that time, which creates the scene we see today?

Today, the mottled basalt is silent, and a clump of weeds grows tenaciously across its surface.

At the same time that the heroic song of ice and fire was cast into itself, the answer was also frozen in it, waiting for our future generations to understand and decipher.

One thing is for sure, if there were no Longchuan River fault that broke up the rock strata, and if there was no continuous washing and baptism of flowing water, we would not be able to see this magical scene today.

Every change of nature will bring endless pain, but it will also create extraordinary miracles.

They send the stars, greet the sunrise, and stand silently on the vast land and under the vast sky forever. Sending away the history alone, welcoming the future, facing the ebb and flow, people coming and going.

We are also walking on a road with no end in sight.

Being able to seek and discover the unknown original beauty, to understand and record the world we see is also a gift from human beings to nature. It is a great blessing in life.

【Heiyu River】

Leaving the columnar joints and going upstream along the river, you will come to the Heiyu River.

Stepping on volcanic rocks along the way, undeveloped sulfur springs appeared from time to time. It seems that the Black Fish River must also be a place related to volcanic activity.

As expected, the Heiyu River was originally an underground river. After the volcanic eruption, the magma blocked the underground river and forced the water to overflow the surface to form the current river. Because a small black fish often flows out of the water outlet, it is named.

The water quality of the Heiyu River is clear, and it is the largest low-temperature giant spring in Tengchong. The river water is also high-quality natural mineral water.

Local residents have set up small stalls along the river, selling snacks such as baked eggs, pine cakes, fried black fish, etc. to tourists, as well as natural mineral water and river water iced drinks. Therefore, if you take the Heiyu River as the last location of the Tengchong volcanic landscape, you can find a small shop along the river bank to sit down and rest, order a plate of snacks, and then serve it with a drink. It is also very pleasant to be surrounded by gurgling water and green grass.

After a tiring day, it is the best choice to find a place where you can relax briefly.

Here, the aquatic plants are faint and the flowing water is trickling, which is both clear and lingering.

It is said that there are beautiful Bianhua flowers here. When it is in full bloom, the scene of a gust of wind blowing, the dancing flowers and the ripples of the river will definitely make people nostalgic, right?

The slope of this row of falling water is not big, but the current is quite turbulent. The outside is set off by the green grass and the setting sun, and the inside is echoed by the lush forest, so it seems to have a unique style.

We finally chose to sit by the water here, and the cool breeze from the depths of the woods made people feel refreshed.

And look at the dense forest, there are still groups of wild monkeys playing and playing.

No, as soon as I sat down, a good show started.

Duang! Duang! Duang! (Protagonists appear one after another)

The play ends with the monkey winning. And it was almost time for us to leave and return.

Look at all kinds of blooming little life beside the path.

This is the brilliance blooming in the cracks of volcanic rocks.

We are about to leave the Volcanic Geopark, and today is another fulfilling day, and I feel that I still have more to say.

Dear judges, are you satisfied with Caicai's tour guide?

[Accidentally met the beautiful glow of Gaoligong Mountain]

When you are busy chasing the trajectory of the sunset and enjoying it, have you ever noticed the wonderful scene that is passing behind you?

On this day, we received another unexpected surprise - the sunset glow imprint of Gaoligong Mountain.

This is the last period before the sun sets. We chose not to chase after the sun, but looked back at the Hengduan Mountains in the distance.

The charming glow is changing rapidly at this moment, and Hengduan Mountain shows the beauty of the light to the fullest.

Even the tall buildings and courtyards at the foot of the mountain are bathed in the soft pink and purple glow at this moment.

We waited patiently for the last ray of light before the sunset faded in the sky, and it felt like a long time before it came. Then, for a moment, it comes, and it's fleeting.

The setting sun sprinkles all kinds of meanings, and the mountains reflect the eternal love.

The youth is fleeting, but the charm still exists.

The navigation prompts that this road is an "unnamed road", and we recorded the above picture at this unnamed intersection.

Just like every crossroads in life, they often come suddenly, and there are many choices, but no matter which road you choose in the end, as long as you go on with firm confidence, I believe there will be unique scenery waiting ahead.

Of course, sometimes, you also need to let go of the so-called inertial thinking. When you really turn around, a more beautiful scenery may be in front of you.

【Practical Tips】

1 Tengchong The roads of major scenic spots in the city are paved with volcanic rocks, and many places are not polished and smooth. Ladies, please do not wear high heels, and try to wear thick and comfortable shoes.

2 Purchase tickets for the Big and Small Kongshan Scenic Spot, which also includes the cost of the Columnar Joints and Heiyu River attractions. However, it is not clearly stated on the ticket, and the announcement of the scenic spot is not obvious. It is easy to miss these two scenic spots, so you need to pay attention. And although the Columnar Joint and Heiyu River are on the same route, they are far away from the Big and Small Kongshan Mountains. If you are not driving by yourself, it is recommended to charter a car in advance, otherwise it will be very inconvenient to go to these two scenic spots.

3 The cost of riding a hot air balloon is not included in the ticket of the scenic spot and needs to be purchased separately. The latest price is 280 yuan per person for adults and 200 yuan per person for children. And the staff of the scenic spot will decide when the hot air balloon will stop taking off according to the wind force and direction of the day. Sometimes there are only a few opportunities to take the hot air balloon in the morning. Tourists who want to experience it should enter the park early, and don’t hesitate to decide to ride.

4 On the way from Daxiao Kongshan to Columnar Joint Heiyuhe, there will be a crossroad (there is only one), and there is an open space for parking in this place, which is a good place for aerial photography of Gaoligong Mountain.

5 The monkeys in Heiyuhe are all wild, please be careful when feeding them to prevent monkeys from hurting people.

★★★★★Important reminder: In winter mornings, you need to be very cautious when going to the bottom of the big and small empty mountains, because there is no right way to go in the scenic spot, and they are all down the road, and the frost has not yet melted at this time, and the feet are slippery. It's best not to try it rashly.

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A Preliminary Exploration of Ruili - The Frontier City with Southern Style

One Village and Two Countries is an online celebrity check-in attraction in Ruili City. Speaking of this, I'm afraid there are very few people who don't know.

"The Chinese side is called 'Yinjing', and the Myanmar side is called 'Mangxiu'"

"One Well, Two Countries"; "One Tree, Two Countries" "One Bridge, Two Countries"...

wait, stop! one! Down! . Let's not check in today, let's fill our stomachs first.   

The food in the village is all named "Dai flavor". We asked the store, and many foods can also be said to be Burmese flavor.

Just as people in the village often communicate with each other, their eating habits are basically the same.

↑ Stir-fried bait cubes: This is the first time I saw two kinds of sauces. A kind of red chili sauce, a kind of sweet condensed milk sauce, this group of Chongqing people who like spicy food fell in love with sweet sauce for the first time. Is it because bait is more suitable for wrapping sweet sauce and has a better taste? All in all, the sweet sauce bait cubes are highly recommended :)

Pao Ruda: Compared with the whole cup of sago, purple rice, etc., I prefer those slices of golden butter toast and smooth coconut shreds.

↑ Both of the above are Burmese-style foods.

↑ Avocados can be seen everywhere here. Although the drink made from the fruit has a unique flavor, it tastes wonderful. I highly recommend it!

After tasting Myanmar-style snacks, as soon as you step out of the store, you can see patches of fruit trees blooming green under the blue sky and hot sun. No, not only green, but also the southern style.

This is the dragon fruit tree.

The building under construction has shown the outline of a Theravada Buddhist temple. With the pagoda as the center, the temples and palaces are under the pagoda.

The completed temple is resplendent and resplendent under the blue sky and surrounded by phoenix trees.

According to reports, this tower is a miniature version of the Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon, Myanmar.

But in my mind, this is the Shwedagon Pagoda on China-Myanmar Street, Tayou and the two countries.

The golden bell on the top of the pagoda made a crisp sound, which was thin, but pierced through the breeze and reached between heaven and earth.

The sound of golden bells on the top of the pagoda and on the eaves can be heard endlessly, and the sound connects the remnants of trees and every building in the village.

Following the ringing of the bell, I came to the screw pagoda imitating the "Golden Rock" of the pilgrimage site in Myanmar. The afternoon light illuminated the gold foil flying in front of the stone, as if illuminating the moment of the long river of history. I saw the Buddha put his own The hair is placed on the flying stone. In the following hundreds of years, in order to protect the Buddha's hair and flying stones, people spontaneously pasted gold foil on them, and built a golden pagoda on top. Time illuminates the splendid civilization, and civilization also illuminates the long river of time.

Walking on the road, there are some grids like this on the ground from time to time, and the grids are filled with words, teaching you to quickly learn a few common Burmese words.

Does the picture below mean that everything here can be negotiated?

The stockade uses some ditches and hedges as its natural borders, and is not hindered by high walls and iron nets. Although tourists from the "Yinjing" side cannot go to the Mangxiu side (a fine of 500 yuan for crossing the border), they can touch the trees outside the border with their hands, and they can easily see the houses of the people on the opposite side with their eyes. life and so on.

What's more interesting is that the Ruili side is full of tourists and is very lively; while the Myanmar side is very quiet, only a couple of pedestrians passing by occasionally, or a truck driving past, outlines the reflection of "Mangxiu" for us. elephant.

Walking and walking, I came to the No. 1 place where Internet celebrities check in: "One Swinging Two Countries". As long as the swing swings through the hedge behind, you can reach the territory of Myanmar.

It seems really close, the national border is the bushes behind the swing, but in fact it is not easy to swing past  

The tourists who sat on the swing at the same time as us did not successfully "swing" across the border, including me and Xiaokui of course  

However, maybe you are the next person who "passes through the barrier successfully", hurry up and try it :)

Here is the online celebrity check-in point NO2 "one bridge spans two countries".

In fact, it does not really cross the national border, but it is said that this bridge was jointly built by the people of China and Myanmar. The bridge of friendship can also transcend national borders and connect each other's hearts.

It is said that the jade inlaid on the bridge is real, but we don't know whether it is true or not. However, it can indeed be seen that many stones have disappeared.  

This is "one mailbox across two countries".

I don't know whether it is playing its role as a mailbox, but the design of the mailbox highlights the national characteristics, and it also complements the blue sky.

This is "one tree, two countries". It is a gift donated by friends from Myanmar to "Silver Well" - Shuhuayu.

Shuhuayu is a silicified wood made of jade. Although it belongs to petrified wood, it is different from ordinary petrified wood because of its crystal clear appearance. In the long course of geological history, primeval forests were buried underground by vast natural forces, and such treasures were formed through complex chemical reactions.

The protein chalcedony constitutes a jade-like tree. This smooth appearance and colorful colors are like the profound friendship between the two peoples, which is rooted in the heart.

There are also several singing and dancing performances in Yinjing village every day, which are called "one singing and dancing two countries". The performance is about half an hour, during which there are Dai dance, Jingpo dance and Burmese hand-waving dance.

In fact, the most attractive thing is the hand-waving dance, because it is performed by Burmese actors, and the form of the hand-waving dance is quite unique. There are jars on the head, and there are only a few movements of the hands back and forth. And the Burmese cast members all slathered on homemade sunscreen, which isn't a common look either.

The performance fee is included in the ticket, and interested friends can watch it.

There are many Dai and Burmese buildings in the village.

There are also various plants, such as Myanmar's national flower dragon boat flower, Phoenix wood, frangipani and so on. These plants are also associated with the Buddhist "five trees and six flowers".

After leaving the stockade, there are many shops selling all kinds of small handicrafts. The prices are reasonable.

However, compared to small handicrafts, I prefer the form of these shops and buildings, which are quite ethnic.

It can be seen that the style of ordinary buildings is similar to that of temples, that is, the top has a design similar to a tower.

The collocation of these buildings with the blue sky and white clouds is always so harmonious. The towers climb straight to the sky, and the sky responds to the towers. In the south, looking at the scenery in front of me always gives me the feeling of originating from nature, building in nature, and merging in nature.

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【Sister complained to the port】

After leaving Yizhai and Two Countries, we drove to Ruili City Jiegao Gate.

Jiegao is the only "enclave" across the Ruili River in my country.

Stepping out of the car door and looking forward, the golden stacked towers that seem to rush into the clouds to find the blue sky are also quite distinctive.

Extend the focal length and look at the Myanmar gate in the distance. Beneath the dazzling golden eaves are pale pink buildings.

A touch of pink is relaxing.

Looking back at the border residents and tourists at the gate, they all entered and exited in an orderly manner.

In front of the fence are basically tourists who take pictures in front of the country gate, and they are peaceful everywhere, without the tense atmosphere described in other travel notes.

There are no children begging for money in the corners of the earth, but there are still armed police soldiers patrolling nearby.

This is the end point of National Highway 320. It starts from Shanghai and ends here, with a total distance of more than 3,600 kilometers.

On the other side of the Tianyadijiao Monument, outside the national border, no matter how dirty the ground is, the children are playing happily by themselves.

Dense barbed wire separated the continuous land.

The scene of "so close, so far" is staged here at any time.

Standing in front of the border, looking at the games the children are playing, I feel so close; but the sound of their laughter and fights, and the unintelligible language reverberating in this small square, feel so far away.

Boldly walked into the nearby alleys and saw that most of the shops were written in Burmese. Most of them are shops selling jade, jade and handicrafts. Some merchants are selling, some are shipping goods, and some gather to play cards and entertain.

Ordinary day, ordinary routine.

The characteristics of a border trade city are reflected everywhere in the streets and alleys of the enclave of Jiegao.

【Ruili River】

To go to Jiegao, you must pass through the Jiegao Bridge, and under the Jiegao Bridge is the Ruili River.

I have heard that at sunset, the glow of the setting sun makes the reeds taller than people by the river show a gentle side. The breeze caresses the reeds and grasses swaying around. In the hazy and blurred space, a beautiful woman can be vaguely seen standing. She is listening to the melody intertwined with the sound of wind and waves. She is waiting for the coming of the galaxy, waiting for the feeling when the river and the stars converge into one place...

But such a scene is still only in my imagination.

The real scene I saw was that the reeds in winter faded from their greenness, and a touch of withered yellow merged with the turbid river water.

From the perspective of aerial photography, you can indeed see that there is a reed field under the Jiegao Bridge (near the red circle in the picture below), and there are both sides. It's not like the Ruili River that is spread on the Internet has reeds on one side and sandy land on the other.

But the reeds on both sides were scattered in front of the steep slope of miscellaneous forests, and the weather turned cloudy, we lingered several times, but we did not find the beauty of the river and the reeds.

I don't know if it's because of the wind and rain, but the Ruili River looks extremely turbid that day.

There are many Burmese people bathing and washing clothes by the river; and some private cultivated land or miscellaneous garbage are scattered in the open space by the river.

This is not the Ruilijiang in my heart, but maybe this is the real Ruilijiang.

On the other hand, Ruili City on the other side of the river has neatly arranged buildings, and the city has reached a certain scale.

The bright orange of the building and the turbid yellow of the river form a visual contrast, which also brings spiritual reflection.

Although the scenery of the river is regrettable, the avocados that can be seen everywhere on both sides of the strait are bearing fruitful fruits.

This kind of lush and lush is not inferior to the beautiful scenery elsewhere.

At that time, I finally understood that Ruili is not just an ordinary small border trade town in my heart, she has secret beauty and flaws;

She is no longer the Ruili in other people's eyes and writing.

Just like these luxuriant avocados that can be seen everywhere, it has become a three-dimensional city with its own edges and corners in my heart.

By chance, we stayed in a themed hotel in Jiegao that night. The environment and services were good, and we had a peaceful night.

Let’s talk about dinner here. My sister is not big, there are not many restaurants, and many of them are opened by Burmese, and they seem to be doing business with locals. It was hard to find a restaurant opened by a Chinese.

I ordered a local special rice noodle, and found that it was actually similar to the Sapai tasted in Baoshan. It tasted good, spicy and delicious, and the dishes were rich.

I forgot to mention that the waiters in the restaurant are all young girls from Myanmar. The boss told us that all Chinese people who do business here will hire Burmese waiters for only one reason: low labor costs.

Among them was a little girl who probably had just arrived and could not speak Chinese. She likes Xiaokui very much, and will silently look at her and smile when delivering food. I guess she really wants to touch Xiaokui, but suffers from the language barrier and is also very shy, so she just chooses to stand in a corner and secretly look at her.

If I had a Polaroid, I would ask the girl to take a photo with Xiaokui in my arms, and then give the photo to her as a souvenir.

Too bad I didn't.

Next time you go out, be sure to bring it with you!

【A single tree becomes a forest】

The Single Tree Forest Scenic Spot is located in Mangling Village, Ruili City, just beside the 320 National Highway. The transportation is very convenient.

It is true to say that this place is small, and it is also true to say that this place is broad.

Pocket is relative to the area covered by the scenic spot, while broad is relative to the mind of the old banyan tree.

If you bow your head and hurry, you can finish the road here in just tens of minutes;

If you look up, stop and see the broad mind of the banyan tree extending in all directions;

Such a broad mind will definitely make you admire and touch you.

Even though it was raining heavily that day, the old banyan tree stretched out its broad and thick palms to block the rain for pedestrians;

He is like a kind grandfather, year after year, day after day, he shelters the wanderers who come here from wind and rain.

If you rely on his tall and straight body, you can sleep peacefully and peacefully.

In the deep mountains of the rain forest in Dehong Prefecture, there must be many larger banyan trees than here.

But in terms of the peculiar roots and the perfect shape of the tree, compared with the Mori Natural Rainforest Scenic Spot we went to later, the banyan tree with a single tree is the best.

So it is still recommended to go.

In addition to banyan trees, Buddha and lotus flowers can also be found on a pool of clear water;

In the heavy rain, Zhu Yinghua broke through the greenery and bloomed proudly, adding a little vitality to the place.

【Wanding Bridge】

During World War II, the Japanese army blocked all of China’s sea outlets, and the Burma Road became the only land channel for the international anti-fascist camp to aid China’s strategic materials. Wanding became the base camp of the Chinese, American, and British allied forces. Military vehicles transported materials to the inland from here, and hundreds of thousands of Chinese expeditionary forces entered and exited the country from here, and Wanding began to develop.

Wanding Bridge not only has an important position in the history of the Anti-Japanese War, but also a border bridge between China and Myanmar. The 20-meter-wide boundary river between Wanding Town of Ruili and Jiugu Town of Myanmar still remembers those glorious years.

Now it flows quietly, and continues to write the friendship between the two peoples.

At the end of National Highway 320, the colorful Wanding Port stands aside.

Whether you are walking on the Wanding Bridge, or stopping to read the history written next to the bridge monument. When you come to Ruili, you should come to Wanding Bridge to see it.

Do not forget the history, work hard for the present, and look forward to the future.

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Dali Nuodeng - The wind passes by the reeds, the years are silent

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The road was bumpy, and it was already dark before Nuo Deng, but the road ahead was even more difficult.

So that how we reached the end point deep in the mountain, how we climbed the high steps to the center of the village under the leadership of the inn steward, the memory is blurred.

The only thing that is clear is the warm fire that the simple Nuodeng people raised for us in winter nights, and the steaming bowl of egg noodles with fungus.

It was near the end of the itinerary when we arrived at Nuodeng. Looking back at the moon in the sky, from waning to full, from round to waning, time is constantly passing, and the scenery around you is constantly changing, but the only constant is that there are warm hearts no matter where you are.

Undoubtedly, the sunny Nuo Deng morning is very beautiful. The mountain endows the morning sun with a sense of layering, adding tranquility and etherealness.

In the ancient village of Nuodeng built on the mountain, smoke rises from the kitchen. Houses and flowers are bathed in sunlight together.

After freshening up and going out, the inn has prepared breakfast for us at the observation deck.

There seemed to be very few residents last night, but this morning it was only our family on the rooftop.

Our inn is at a high place in the village. Although it is tiring to climb with luggage, we get up early in the morning and climb up to the viewing platform. Surrounded by flowers, we can watch the sunrise in the mountains, the smoke rising from the kitchen, and the quiet village passing by occasionally. The mules, horses and pedestrians are also very comfortable.

Spending a leisurely morning in a quiet and quaint village is a small beauty that was not expected beforehand.

I have a special fondness for the small trees on these bricks and tiles.

In the morning light, they are slightly warm, and have spent a long and peaceful time with the surrounding bricks and tiles.

After the flowers, they look more elegant and simple, which represents the original appearance of Nuo Deng.

The wind blows over the reeds, and the years are here, seemingly silent.

Our inn itself is a cultural relic of Dali Prefecture. Hundreds of years ago, it was the residence of Lord Gong.

"One seal" refers to the architectural style of the ancient house itself. Siheyuan type, the central courtyard is a small square shape, which looks like a seal, hence the name.

In Nuo Deng, you can often hear sayings such as "four drops of water" and "five drops of water". They all represent the architectural pattern of the house.

These titles are the traditional names of the local Bai people's houses.

"Four drops of water" means that the eaves have four layers, as shown in the picture below.

Correspondingly, "five drops of water" of course refers to five-story eaves.

However, although there are more "four drops of water" houses in Nuodeng Village, there are fewer "one seal" and "five drops of water". In particular, there is only one "Five Drops of Water", which is the building in the picture below, and now it has become an inn.

Off topic, back to our inn.

There are portraits of the innkeeper, various old photos and the owner's pen and ink writing hanging in the yard.

Although he happened to be away when we went, we can see that this is a lovely person who loves life and has his own ideas.

Some small details about the layout of the inn are also quite interesting.

Maybe this is the so-called quiet time. A cluster of flowers, a fruit tree; a character, a small painting.

The only small lattice window in our room, the sunshine reveals the lighting philosophy of the ancient house - tranquility and tranquility.

Step out of the threshold of the inn and officially start the trip to Nuodeng Village. I have no destination, just want to walk more in the village and see more.

Over the eaves, you can see the red leaves in the mountains appear more and more dusty in the sun and mist.

Nuo Deng seems to be still stuck in autumn.

Perhaps, Nuo Deng was originally independent from the world.

We came to the viewing platform opposite the village, flew the drone, and saw Nuo Deng among the mountains for the first time.

Except for this village, there are endless mountains all around.

Hidden outside the world, it exists alone among the mountains.

The lower right corner of the picture below is the commanding heights of the village - Yuhuang Pavilion and the newly built Nuodeng Primary School.

The mountain is surrounded by uncultivated land reclaimed by the villagers and planted with fruit trees such as walnut trees.

Leaving the viewing platform and returning to the village, I saw a Bai family holding a wedding.

They set up a stove to cook vegetables and steam rice in the small dam below the village from the morning, and the guests who came to the wedding banquet can sit at any time, which is indeed different from the weddings we usually see.

I saw that the dam was very lively, and almost the whole village came to participate in the wedding banquet, and even many residents who had settled down in the county or other places also returned here.

Nuo Deng's day begins amidst the rich colors and people's laughter.

We continued to move up the village and came to a house named "Huang Xiachang Family Museum".

This "Four Drops of Water" house looks like just one of the ordinary houses in Nuo Deng, but it opened a door of great significance for our trip to Nuo Deng.

It was here that we got to know the warm and kind-hearted Grandpa Huang.

He lived in Nuodeng since he was a child, and his ancestor was one of the only two literary champions in Nuodeng, and worked in the yamen of the Tijusi. And his grandfather Huang Xiachang is also a folk paper making artist of the Bai nationality. The grandfather established this family museum with his love for his hometown and family. Day after day, he told the history and culture of his hometown and family to tourists. If you think he speaks poorly, you don’t need to pay.

After the routine explanation of the day, Grandpa Huang saw that Mr. a certain dog and I loved Nuo Deng more than ordinary people, so he offered to continue explaining the history of Nuo Deng for us.

Grandpa’s description is vivid and colorful, interspersed with his growth experience, showing us a past Nuo Deng that is unknown to outsiders.

During this hour, we seemed to have followed him to the past and saw the past of Nuo Deng.

The Huang family was originally from the Han nationality. Their ancestors came here because they were appointed by the imperial court to manage the Nuodeng Salt Bureau. Later, they married a girl from the Bai nationality and settled down here.

According to Grandpa Huang, most of the current Bai people in Nuodeng are from the Han nationality. The history of the rise and fall of Nuo Deng, to a large extent, is attached to "salt".

Maybe if it wasn't because of the discovery of the existence of the "Salt Well", there would be no "Nuodeng" and the current Huang's House, and the scene where Grandpa Huang told us stories would not exist.

Generations of people open this window every day, looking at their homes, mountains, sky, history, present and future;

Generations of people study hard in the cold window in front of the desk every day, and work hard to create the current Nuo Deng;

A teapot that has been used by generations, immersed in the clarity of the years.

Grandpa Huang's family museum also has a rich collection.

Among them, the paintings of the old man Huang Xiachang (picture above left) that impressed me deeply, and the blue and white porcelain vase that was usually locked and opened only when visitors came (picture on the right);

and some small coins and small writings containing francs;

There is also the imperceptible word "Fu" woven on the roof in the middle of the hall;

Well, by the way, there is also the dowry of Grandpa Huang’s grandma (below left picture). According to Grandpa Huang, the items inside are all intact, and it is a collection he has taken care of over the years.

We can see from Grandpa Huang's passionate words that he loves his grandparents, father and mother, and his family deeply.

In this courtyard, in the village of Nuodeng outside the gate of the courtyard. There have been many vivid stories.

Grandpa Huang gave up relatively easy and profitable things such as opening a homestay and selling ham, and chose to open a family museum. He connected the history and present of Nuo Deng for people; in order to let as many people as possible know about Bai folk culture and art Contributing personal power, seemingly meager, is actually admirable.

Through his narration, all the scenery of Nuo Deng began to have different meanings for us.

Here I also have the audio clips of his narration for us, interested friends can listen to it.

I hope that one day more people will walk into this village deep in the mountains, to listen to the history that only belongs to this place, and to feel the present that only belongs to this place.

It was past noon when we left the museum, and of course there was Nuodeng ham in the belated lunch.

The surface is rough and uneven, but the delicious Nuodeng ham is famous all over the country.

But in fact, there are only a few ham producers in Nuodeng Village. The villagers told us that although making ham is quite profitable, the process is too long and the risk is relatively high. Most people are not willing to try it.

The ham served on the table is a common home-cooked dish in the village. It tastes salty, fragrant and delicious, and it is indeed different from the ham in other places.

In addition to ham, when you come to Nuodeng, you will inevitably understand the local salt culture.

It can be said that the fate of Nuo Deng is intertwined with salt, and there is still a family who cooks salt in the village.

After listening to Grandpa Huang's narration, I realized that Nuodeng people in the past would find ways to sell illegal salt in order to live better. In order to do business with the outside world, the Yanma Ancient Road they crossed the mountains still exists behind the viewing platform opposite the village (where we put the drone).

That's why when I saw the "Salt Well", I felt quite touched.

It can be seen that there are two passages leading to the depth of the well, which is because the structure of Nuodeng Salt Well is complex.

There are two wells in the village, the larger and shallower one on the left is a freshwater well; the smaller and deeper one on the right is a saltwater well.

After lunch, continue to go up all the way, and come to the high point of the village - Lingxingmen.

At this time, the wind in the mountains suddenly blows, flying sand and rocks, looking up at the ancient Lingxing Gate, I really feel that I want to be higher than the sky.

The Lingxing Gate is also a precious cultural relic, and it has been repaired several times in recent years. The "Tengjiao" on the top is vivid and I like it very much.

After passing the Lingxing Gate, you will arrive at the Confucian Temple (Confucian Temple) and the Wu Temple (Guan Temple). After hearing what Grandpa Huang said, I realized that the small windows on the wall of the Confucian Temple courtyard were only allowed by the court because Nuo Deng was a literary champion at that time. On the other hand, if the number one scholar has not been published, it is not allowed to open windows on the wall of the temple without authorization.

And because Nuo Deng hadn't produced the champion of martial arts, there were no small windows on the courtyard wall of the martial arts temple.

Back then, Grandpa Huang's ancestor was the champion of literature, so this small window was opened for him.

Nuodeng Village also held the Confucian Birthday Ceremony this year.

The Wu Temple on the other side is also full of incense.

Today, the main halls of the Confucian Temple and the Wu Temple have been renovated.

However, the images of the Twelve King Kongs in the side hall only exist in the stories that Grandpa Huang told us.

I looked inside through the closed door, and it was indeed empty.

After passing through the Wu Temple, you will come to the Yuhuang Pavilion, the highest point of Nuodeng Village.

This is also one of the most important cultural relics protection units in Nuodeng Village. It is a rare three-story loft-style Taoist building in Yunnan.

The picture below is the well-preserved caisson painting "Twenty-Eight Constellations" on the top of the Yuhuang Pavilion.

According to what Grandpa Huang told us, there were four stone dragons in the outer courtyard of Yuhuang Pavilion in the past. He said that the stone dragons are exquisitely carved and lifelike in shape, so that he was in awe of the place "Jade Emperor Pavilion" when he was a child.

It's a pity that Shilong only exists in grandpa's story and our imagination.

The years are merciless, and the only thing remaining in the entire Yuhuang Pavilion is this treasure "Twenty-Eight Constellation Map".

Outside the Yuhuang Pavilion, only exquisite stone carvings and mottled wooden lattices are still telling the story of time.

Outside the Yuhuang Pavilion, only exquisite stone carvings and mottled wooden lattices are still telling the story of time.

Exit Yuhuang Pavilion and turn left, and you will arrive at Nuodeng Primary School. This is a newly built school, located on the top of the mountain, and children need to climb the mountain to go to school every day.

At this moment, the school is also surrounded by red leaves. It seems that there is a grade of children who are sketching around the school building. I wonder what their hometown looks like in their eyes?

The village after returning to the main road from Nuodeng Primary School turned into colorful fragments in our minds during our wandering

This is Nuo Deng, where the forest is full of dyes and the world is vast;

This is Nuo Deng who needs to drive mules downhill to deliver goods;

This is Nuo Deng who has experienced a long history;

This is Nuo Deng, which has a simple and rustic atmosphere, but is moving towards the future step by step;

This is the unmodified Nuo Deng;

This is Nuo Deng with narrow and steep roadways;

This is Nuo Deng with all kinds of unexpected little things;

This is the cute Nuo Deng;

This is Nuo Deng living proudly in the sun... All these fragments make up Nuo Deng in our mind.

We saw the blue sky and the brilliant red lanterns under the eaves;

We met the mules and horses whose eyes have been following us;

We visited the Dragon King Temple, but we asked the locals all over and did not know the identities of the two figures around the Dragon King;

We encountered the most beautiful moment of a reed forest in the sunset;

We ushered in a quiet evening on the viewing platform of the inn;

We sent away the most beautiful figure of the day in Nuodeng Village in the gust of evening wind.

We use the camera to define the scenery of the next scene, and lock a period of time——

In the slanting sun, the misty smoke between several mountain ridges hazy the sight;

Under the sunset, a brand new road winds towards the unknown distance;

It wasn't until the night replaced the day, looking at the splendor of the stars in the sky and the brilliance of the lights in the village, that I realized——

Nuo Deng's tomorrow, the day after tomorrow, and every day will welcome the same splendor. If a deadline is added, it may be eternity.

No, this moment in front of me is eternity!

In Yunlong County, not far from Nuodeng Village, there is a natural Tai Chi picture that attracts us to go. The Nuodeng River meanders forward, avoiding the dangerous peaks and ravines around it, forming a natural "S"-shaped bend. Thus created a magnificent spectacle of nature.

The viewing platform is located on a high mountain, and the wind is very strong. Looking far away, you can see the Tai Chi between the mountains and mountains quietly existing as if embedded in the light and shadow.

The sense of grandeur is far beyond what the camera can express, so we decided to use a drone to take a look directly above the Tai Chi pattern.

After raising the drone to the limit height of 500 meters, it was barely possible to get a glimpse of the whole picture of the Tai Chi pattern, which shows the scale of the wonders of nature.

I saw the protruding peaks on it, the houses and fields interweaving a natural picture scroll, and the river flowing in a wonderful movement, naturally showing us the essence of heaven and earth.

At this moment, the Taiji pattern is already colorful, and the Yunlong county town beside it is still shrouded in morning fog and has not yet awakened.

In the morning light, we said a reluctant "goodbye" to Yunlong County and Nuodeng Village, and silently sent our blessings to the county and the village.

Before leaving, I found that the zodiac reliefs on the viewing platform looked quite delicate under the sunlight, just like some small beauties given to us by Nuo Deng. fade away.

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Longjiang Bridge - between heaven and earth, through mountains and rivers

In those days of Tengchong, we always flew on the earth in the direction of the sun.

The sky has been cloudless since morning. From east to west, we stopped to rest at sunset.

Before I got out of the car and looked up, I felt an aura surrounding me. Sure enough, when he looked up, he was attracted by the magnificent scenery in front of him.

The Longjiang Super Bridge, the steel box girder suspension bridge with the largest span in mountainous areas in Asia, is very close to us at this moment. Under its feet, small cars and people show the height of the bridge.

The Longjiang River under it winds and has a long history; the valleys and fields are criss-crossed and continuous.

A bridge is erected between the mountains, connecting the north and the south, and crossing the ravine.

The majestic figure stands above the mountains and rivers, like a rainbow, running through the sky and the earth.

The continuous flow of vehicles from south to north has carried so many people's expectations for the unknown scenery ahead, and facilitated how many people's steps towards the vast world.

The setting sun illuminates the bridge deck with its last rays, and it stands still, performing its duties silently, welcoming and sending off every busy figure, the stars move, the sun and the moon reciprocate.

When the bridge was built, someone gave their life for it.

In the evening wind, music sounds from far and near. It seems to be singing for the bridge, paying tribute to another masterpiece that human beings have contributed to the world

Useful Tips:

 1 Longjiang Super Bridge is a section of Baoteng Expressway. There is a special service area for parking and watching the bridge.

 2 There are trails on both sides of the bridge deck for high-altitude sightseeing. There is a personal accident insurance of 2 yuan per person that must be purchased and used as a visit certificate; the tentative opening time for visiting is from 9:00 am to 18:30 pm every day. Tourists who need to visit at high altitude should pay attention to the arrival time.

 3 If you drive to the direction of Tengchong, you need to take aerial photography. There is a pedestrian area under the bridge that leads to the service area opposite the expressway. There is an open space with few people and a wide area. It is a good location for aerial photography. There are so many, please be cautious when taking aerial photography)

Qujing Nian Lake - Cranes Dancing for Nine Heavens, Sleepless Love

Inscription: I always remember the poignant legend behind the proverb, "Those who can't come to September 9th but can't go to March 3rd".

The elder brother and the younger sister are childhood sweethearts, and when their love first started, they swore to each other on the third day of the third month of the lunar calendar to get married, and they have been dependent on each other ever since. However, when they were farming and weaving, and they were in love, one year on the ninth day of the ninth month of the lunar calendar, the elder brother accidentally slipped and fell off the cliff to his death in order to pick a beautiful mountain flower to give to the younger sister. From then on, there was no sunshine in Amei's life. She washed her face with tears all day long, and the tears flowed into a lake, and finally turned into a crane when the lake was formed, and used the spirit of the crane to solve problems for people wherever she went. However, every September 9th, she would fly back to her hometown to remember her elder brother. Until March 3rd of the following year, I left with great reluctance...

In the early morning of the night, we walked out of the door to meet the dazzling stars in the sky. I was pleasantly surprised to find that the stars are colorful like the glass balls I played with and the fruit candies I ate when I was a child, purple, blue, yellow, white... countless colors flicker and blur. There are even white and red clouds like cotton candy, changing shapes at will.

Could it be that Skyrim opened the door of time and space for us, and returned to the fairy-tale childhood?

The Nian Lake next to me is sleeping peacefully with the stars on its pillow, but the birdsong sounding in my ears from time to time becomes more and more frequent, as if it is as clear as it resounds through the heavens and the earth, as if telling us that we are about to send away the magical night and usher in The first rays of sunlight in the morning.

The next day, on a cold winter morning, our family of four and one dog came to this piece of paradise on earth in front of us by stepping on the unawakened frozen soil and braving the icy morning wind against the stars under the sky.

From star sinking to sunrise, we did not talk tacitly, but each took a camera and a video camera to record, depicting the beautiful scenery in our hearts.

The light and shadow are changing rapidly, and the original intention of loving nature remains unchanged—in 2018, I hope our family will continue to embark on the journey and complete the corner of the vast puzzle of life and scenery.

The musical ends before sunrise. The cranes left their residences one after another, and flew to the other side of Nian Lake to forage, play, and welcome a new day.

The lake gradually calmed down, but the rising sun opened a new chapter. The dark blue sky and the fiery red sun make the lake surface interweave into two colors of cold and warm, and the lake surface echoes the sky.

Such a scene is like a shooting star, like fireworks, although it is dazzling, it disappears in just a few seconds.

Chuhan's sky uses gentle pink to reflect the equally gentle Nian Lake very beautifully. Before welcoming the baptism of the morning sun, the black-necked cranes can't wait to leave the embrace of the lake and spread their wings to sing to the sky.

The black-necked cranes not only sing beautifully, but also dance charmingly.

Taking the heaven and the earth as the stage and using light and shadow as special effects, this grand song and dance drama composed by nature and creatures is so natural and exciting.

Constantly changing formations, dancing gracefully between heaven and earth.

Black-necked cranes belong to Nian Lake, and Nian Lake also belongs to black-necked cranes. Spring goes to winter, time goes by, what remains unchanged is that the black-necked cranes are alive with their exciting and high-pitched singing. Nianhu Lake is originally quiet every winter morning; The water plants are made into a warm quilt in winter, caring for her children.

This feeling and this scene are exactly: the distant mountains contain the morning glory, and the luxuriant grass stands still water.

This silent drama of the fusion of mountains, rivers, heaven and earth, light and shadow, makes people feel emotional and cannot move an inch.

Outside the morning glory of the fragrant grass, tourists who linger in the mountains, rivers, heaven and earth will inevitably recall the soul of their hometown and travel thoughts at this moment.

The winter sun illuminates the face, the beautiful scenery comes into view, the feeling is engraved in the heart, and the camera captures the moment. This is a precious moment that belongs to me alone, and no one can steal it.

The mist gradually rises, the mountains contain thin daisies and trees contain light smoke, and one or two petite and light figures occasionally pass by the quiet lake; deep in the lake and the bushes, there are waterfowl whispering softly.

The scene that I thought didn't exist in the human world is now clearly appearing in front of my eyes. Not wanting to disturb and disappoint the time here, I unconsciously relaxed and slowed down my pace.

The winter moon in the world reads by the lake, and the mountains contain daisy trees and smoke.

In the smog, the village at the foot of the mountain seems to be independent from the world, standing quietly, and can only be seen from a distance, but cannot be approached.

The surrounding scenery and the clouds in the sky are constantly changing, bringing various styles to this mime.

Sometimes it is beautiful and refined, like a finely crafted meticulous painting;

Sometimes it is as free and easy as a freehand painting, as if it was created overnight by splashing ink.

Occasionally, an ink landscape painting is displayed, which is fascinating no matter what style it is.

Black-necked cranes also joined in due course. The veil-like golden mist seems to wrap or support them to fly in the mountains, forests and fields.

Thank you for being free and dancing, bringing unique colors and vitality to forests, lakes and villages.

The sun is getting higher and higher, and the smoke from the cooking is dissipated. On the edge of Nian Lake, people began to be busy with their daily livelihood.

Under the warm winter sun, the grandfather drove a horse-drawn cart to transport various supplies, and the grandmother was busy sewing and mending at home. It was another ordinary and hard day.

Pieces of maca fields have brought rich benefits to the villagers in the past.

Life in the country is enriched by hard work and down-to-earth because of trivialities. No hustle and bustle, no glitz, this is the way of life I admire and strive to practice.

Continue to stroll around Nian Lake and take the first work photo for the photographer.

After wandering in the village for more than an hour, we came to Guanhe Changti. After just a quick glance, I wanted to ask, Nianhu, how can you be so beautiful? In front of the eyes is the glow of the lake and the moving pictures intertwined by the trees, and in the ear is the soft sound of the lake facing the wind, as if they are composing a lingering love song in my mind.

Birds soar freely in the jewel-like blue.

Some spread their wings and fly high, and there are beautiful arcs in the sky;

Some are about to fly to the treetops for a rest or sing a song;

Some lined up and wandered freely in the lake to enjoy a leisure time;

Some even spread their wings all the time, enjoy the comfort of the sun, and have a winter sunbath;

They wantonly chase, quarrel, play and play;

They hold their breath and are ready to plunge into the water to catch their prey at any time;

Every winter, a wide variety of birds come here to build nests, live and raise their offspring. Nian Lake is their warm and comfortable home.

Nianhu welcomes them with open arms and prepares them with a comfortable habitat and abundant food.

The black-necked crane is also one of them, you see, the figure soaring in the blue sky is so graceful;

The cranes gracefully dress up the blue sky with their impeccable dancing posture no matter what angle, they are the elves in this world;

Happiness, unfettered freedom seems to belong to them;

Elder brother and younger sister, no matter in heaven or on earth, you must be together at this moment, right? The melodious and sometimes high-pitched crane cry at that time must be the love song composed by you, otherwise it would not be so mellow and long-lasting, touching your heart.

I fell into the moving poem written by Nianhu, which contains several dream fragments, which I need to feel slowly and savor carefully.

In heaven and earth, years have passed, and perhaps for a long time in the future, I can only rely on these dream fragments to recall every bit of Nian Lake. So at this moment, let me close my eyes, calm down, and carefully feel every fleeting moment in the winter of Nian Lake. Then, say goodbye to her slowly.

Goodbye, Nianhu, you used a pool of broken blue to make ripples in the lake of my heart;

Goodbye, the big trees and small trees standing quietly by the lake in the evening wind;

Goodbye, thank you, Nianhu, for adding a dreamlike and beautiful touch to my life picture scroll, which will never be erased.

There are also countless birds, and the villagers of Nianhu who love them and nature. Black-necked crane, guess, is this how you appear in my dream? (The picture below is Nianhu street lamp)

[Tips] Nian Lake, formerly known as Yuejin Reservoir, is a lake in Daqiao Township, Huize, Yunnan. This beautiful lake located deep in the mountains is one of the wintering grounds for black-necked cranes, a national treasure in the bird world. in recent years. With the continuous efforts of the local people, the number of black-necked cranes coming here to spend the winter is increasing year by year. The beauty of Nian Lake is hidden in the deep mountains and people don't know it.

For photographers like us, it is also a dilemma. On the one hand, we don’t want more people to step into the wintering sanctuary of black-necked cranes and disturb the original beauty of nature; on the other hand, we hope that more people will understand Nian Lake and participate Join the ranks of protecting black-necked cranes and protecting ecology.

Master Li told us that the black-necked cranes are originally built at sunrise and rested at sunset. When watching black-necked cranes, keep a certain distance from them, and don't get too close. During watching and shooting, don't make loud noises, and don't use strong light directly on the lake or sky (such as a flashlight). In recent years, with the increase of photography enthusiasts and tourists, some local village guides have relatively weak awareness of bird protection, and there are situations where they only lead people to watch cranes but do not inform the corresponding visiting rules, resulting in increased vigilance of black-necked cranes. The time to fly away from the night resting place in the early morning to forage is advanced, that is to say, it will no longer work at sunrise, but will fly away to forage before sunrise. In order to minimize the adverse impact on nature caused by human intrusion, I would like to encourage everyone to observe cranes in a civilized manner, regulate and restrain their own behavior, and set an example to inform others to jointly protect the gifts of nature to human beings.

After thinking about it again and again, I decided not to publish a specific itinerary for Nian Lake.

【The Sea of ​​Clouds. Unexpected Beauty】

Things that have never been deliberately pursued will always give people a pleasant experience. Just like the day we left Nian Lake, we were entangled in the winding and difficult mountain road. The first unexpected encounter with the sunrise of the sea of ​​clouds happened at a certain corner in our life.

If we just indulge in the winding mountain road in front of us, this fleeting scene will be buried in the shadow of the pine forest. But the sunrise scene of the sea of ​​clouds seen from the gaps in the pine forest is still precious.

The road of life is full of thorns and thorns. You don’t have to bury your head in the inch-sized land under your feet forever. You only need to look up and look around, and there will always be different scenery. Maybe this can only give you short-term adjustment and comfort, but your life will be because of These occasional encounters shine a light that is different from others.

We never planned to go to a certain mountain to wait for a visual feast of a sea of ​​clouds and sunrise, so at the moment, our surprise is self-evident. At this moment, the rising sun is coating the sea of ​​clouds with a wonderful "golden edge", and the outline in the distance is gradually becoming clear—one! see! none! occasion!

At this moment, it is: auspicious clouds support Ruiyang, and purple smoke rises to golden light.

The thorns cannot hide, and the cloud river gradually ebbs and flows.

Previously, I heard from travelers that it is easy to see the spectacle of rime on the Nianhu Mountain Road. Although I was not lucky enough to see it in person during this trip, the soft outline of the pine leaves under the sunlight, and the sea of ​​clouds and reeds as a foil, can also be called a spectacle.

Songtao inadvertently murmured, and the sea of ​​clouds echoed intentionally.

The fields under the sun and the villages in the sea of ​​fog are well arranged and form an interesting contrast.

The field here has been baptized by the sea of ​​clouds and is bathed in sunshine, quiet and peaceful.

The trucks and cranes on the construction site over there are busy, and a brand new road has taken shape, as if it goes straight to the depths of the sea of ​​clouds

Looking back at Nian Lake again, after the clouds cleared and the mist cleared, the hazyness and jerkyness we saw at first is no longer there, and the distance between you and us has changed from far to near. At the moment of parting, I want to tell you softly again: Thank you for your dedication to the beautiful side story.

Tengchong Chapter - Niche time, go and stop

Tengchong, the most famous should be the hot sea volcano. However, in addition to the landmark attractions, we stayed in Tengchong's idle time, and we decided to explore the niche places. First, we came to Qiluo Ancient Town, a small town very close to the city.

It was mid-afternoon, and today was another cloudless day. At this time, the ancient town was very quiet, and no one could be seen. Mostly people are on their lunch break.

But seeing that in the town, the gates of the refurbished caravans are closed, and the corners and alleys are deserted, one can't help but feel emotional.

Qiluo Ancient Town is close to the prosperous urban area of ​​Tengchong. Although it is not well-known, it has been visited by tourists from all over the world who are good at discovering the original beauty. Therefore, I probably also want to learn from the gradual commercialization of Heshun Ancient Town, but due to the combination of various factors, as far as I can see, its transformation has not been very successful.

In fact, the reason why some travelers like Qiluo Ancient Town is also because it is quiet and not disturbed by the outside world.

And wherever we went, some desolate and uninhabited wildernesses dotted around after the failure of development.

The future of the town is hard to predict.

I only hope that it is like the cute signboard in the canteen in the picture below, peaceful and peaceful, and uncontested with the world.

【Laifengshan Forest Park】

Say goodbye to Qiluo Ancient Town, the weather is still early, we decided not to make other arrangements today, and then we will go to Laifengshan Forest Park in Tengchong City to take a look.

At night, tourists who come to the urban area of ​​Tengchong can easily see a tower with lights on the mountain in the distance. This is the tower of Laifeng Mountain Forest Park.

Just imagine that after reaching the top of the mountain, it should be an ideal place to climb the tower to have a bird's-eye view of Tengchong.

Reluctantly, after we climbed to the top, we found that the tower door was locked, so we had to give up, a little regretful.

Walking around the top of the mountain, I found that Laifeng Mountain was the place where guerrillas fought during the Anti-Japanese War, and there are several existing trenches.

Feeling the history and looking forward to the sky, I only hope that the future will be "peaceful" and the years will be quiet.

In December, the flowers and trees of Laifeng Mountain are shining freely in the dense forest, conveying warmth.

In the evening after walking freely, we came to the lively street in Tengchong City, and found a restaurant that was opened by locals.

Sure enough, the little-known shop tastes good.

It is a must-order for rescuers. The taste is not the same as that of Heshun Ancient Town, but it is still delicious;

Stir-fried potatoes and stir-fried seasonal vegetables also really make the authentic taste of home-cooked dishes.

What needs to be introduced separately is the signature dish in the store-fire-roasted pig.

According to the boss, it is the unique flavor of the Dai people in Tengchong. It is ordered by the number of servings, and a serving is 30 yuan. We asked the boss to come for a half portion to try something new.

There are two kinds of seasonings for the roast pig. As for the taste, it is not very unique, but friends who like spicy food can try it, and suddenly found that the Dai cuisine and Sichuan cuisine are very good.

By the way, the name of the store is called "Fire Roasted Pig"

[Dieshuihe Waterfall] The scenery hidden in the main city

Wanting to experience the seclusion of the green hills and the roar of the cascading water in the city does not sound so realistic.

But among the hustle and bustle of Tengchong City, there is such a place hidden.

In the morning, the dream is like weaving yarn, which gently covers the turbulence among the green hills.

But the raging waves pierced through the sky, conveying their hearts like everyone who tried to get close to the waterfall.

This is the Tengchong Dieshuihe Waterfall, which has the reputation of "the first waterfall in the city".

It’s just across the street from the bustling avenue, but if you don’t go deep into it, walk along the mountain, and then turn the peak circuit down to the bottom of the cascading water, you won’t hear the shocking roar, and you won’t see the tranquility of the green trees and green mountains.

Dieshuihe Waterfall is not only the first city waterfall in China, but also a barrier lake waterfall formed naturally after the volcanic eruption. Take a look at the image below, which is evidenced by the abundance and variety of columnar joints on the side.

Before standing up to pile up the water, listen to the turmoil of the waves;

Standing on the edge of the waterfall, you can feel the flying of the splashing water.

Viewed from a distance, viewed from the side, and viewed from the side, their shapes are different, hanging between the green mountains, pouring under the city, and scattered in front of strange rocks.

No matter when and where, it composes a free and grand symphony created by nature.

On the other side, the artificially crafted overlapping water forms a strong contrast with the natural movement.

Free and easy versus neat, freehand versus finely crafted.

This also belongs to the Dieshui River Scenic Area, which is called "Wan Shui Qian Shan".

Walk among the comb-like silver waterfalls, and feel the morning light slowly sprinkle on the water.

This situation is precisely:

The fine water expresses tenderness, and the sun shines on my heart.

The morning light in early winter illuminated our original intention of breaking in unintentionally, and the Dieshuihe Waterfall also enriched the audiovisual of our trip, making people nostalgic.

Tengchong Chapter - Atami Hot Spring is a Wonder

The jade smoke curls up and hides the footprints, and the dense fog slowly rises to the dream.

After climbing the volcano (see the previous article), when I stepped into the hot sea area, I was fascinated by the sight in front of me. The combination of geothermal phenomena and the scenery of Chinese pavilions can be described as exquisite and excellent, and the harmony between man and nature.

"Xiake Pavilion" with warm mist and light smoke started our trip to Atami.

The dreamy feeling created by the combination of the morning sun and geothermal smoke is permeating and rising...

Walking in the meandering, feeling the warm and humid mist, as if walking in a long dream, isn't it just "Weaving Dreams and Walking in the Clouds"?

However, there is not only a long time here, but also a passion.

These caves named "Toad's Mouth" sprayed hot hot springs straight into the clouds, and the sound and clouds merged into one, resounding through the valley.

Don't look at these small "toad mouths", the boiling hot temperature inside is ready to spray out at any time.

The boiling water sprayed into the air rises into a thick mist, mixed with a strong sulfur smell, permeating the mountains, making this place a "beautiful cave".

The colorful minerals gathered on the rocks are the best witnesses of volcanic eruptions, geothermal formation, and hot springs.

It is a silent picture of nature in a long time.

The small bridges, rivers and valleys here are all blurred in the hot smoke and thick fog.

Even the ordinary huts beside the road are covered with gauze clothes of light smoke, and they become more and more dusty among the green hills.

The green hills fade away, and the sound of the mountain stream fades away, and a curved bridge looks for good news.

Here, you will linger and marvel at the uncanny workmanship of nature;

Here, the mysterious symbols next to the spring water are waiting for your deciphering;

Here, you will see the place where Internet celebrities check in - Hot Sea Big Rolling Pot.

The 97-degree boiling water rolled, and the mist evaporated and scattered in all directions.

But please don’t get me wrong, the hot spring eggs in the scenic area are not steamed in here, but there are two specially dug ground steamers beside them.

Here, you can experience the first monster of the Eighteen Monsters in Yunnan - "Eggs are bought with straw".

But please note that if you want to steam eggs in the steamer next to the big rolling pot, you need to buy skewered eggs at the gate of the scenic spot: 5 yuan per skewer, 4 pieces per skewer.

Next to the big rolling pot are eggs that have been steamed but not put on. They have been steamed: 10 yuan/bag, and each skewer is also 4 pieces.

Here, you can feel the broad embrace of the banyan tree;

Here, you will plunge into the picture scroll of light, shadow and nature, and forget your way back.

Here, you can step into the "Volcanic and Geothermal Museum" to learn various geological knowledge, explore various geological wonders, and understand how geothermal is reasonably and effectively used by human beings to play its greatest role.

There is brightly colored azurite (pictured above left), which was called azurite in ancient my country and is a very good pigment.

There are various shapes of stibnite and antimonite (upper right and lower right pictures), and stibnite is a sulfide mineral of antimony, and it can be seen that it has a great relationship with geothermal heat.

Antimony, as the name suggests, is the essence of antimony ore.

Here is the iridescent malachite (center and lower left), an ancient jade whose formation is closely related to azurite.

There are clear and clean crystals here (above left)

I love the splendor and the bouquet of crystals the most. It is a gift from nature to mankind. However, it is not inexhaustible, so it needs to be cherished.

This is pink calcite, the product of geothermal spring water.

Those flashing crystals record geological changes and a long history.

All kinds of geological movements create the extraordinary, and the extraordinary needs people to discover and protect.

Then please come to Tengchong, Rehai, and Volcanic Geothermal Museum, and embark on your extraordinary journey.

Ruili Chapter - Morning Smoke on Nongmo Lake

After completing the itinerary in Tengchong, we packed our bags and headed towards Ruili City, a small town in the southwest border.

Previously, in my heart, because Tengchong is located in the volcanic and geothermal zone, it is conceivable that the scenery is magnificent and beautiful. But the word "Ruili" has nothing to do with her name. At that time, I thought that Ruili was a small border trade town full of people, and the humanities must be colorful, but when it comes to natural scenery, I knew very little, until Nongmo Lake opened a picture for me.

"Birds sing and the forest moves slightly, which means that the wind passes through the water.

Xia Weiyun is surging, and the smoke stays in the air. "

So far the soft picture scroll.

"Nongmo", also known as "Feihai", is a transliteration of the Dai language. Nongmo Lake means pure and noble lake.

In the morning light, standing on the railing, feeling the light blue water of the lake in the early winter morning light, you can forget the noise and crowd from the small border trade town.

While strolling along the lakeside, the sun was covered by white mist, and a light smoke rose from the lake.

The smoke passes through the reeds, and a bird flies past the Ferris wheel in the distance, heading for the dense forest on the island in the middle of the lake.

A bit of agility shines in the silence, and a touch of beauty emerges in the mist.

Birds come from far and wide for this winter party.

On the island in the middle of the lake in Nongmo Lake, you can see their unhurried morning dance, and you can also see them grooming comfortably on the island in the middle of the lake.

So you know, here is their paradise.

In a blink of an eye, white mist filled the entire surface of the water, the water spread out in the mist, and the mist danced on the water.

For a moment, the boundary between water and fog could not be distinguished.

Strolling on the bridge, the fence here also reminds us that we have come to the south, and we have come to the customs here.

On the other side of the bridge, the sunlight tried to penetrate the layers of fog and sprinkle on the lake. The sky and the reed grass began to reflect a faint warm color.

A bridge connects the passage and progress of time.

A bridge connects the purity of cool colors and the cleanliness of warm colors.

When the bird is flying in the sky, it can also see the scenery mixed with cold and warm.

Such a landscape extends in their winter home.

Just like the scenery in the world, it is always bright and dark, warm and cold, but hidden in it, it has a jewel-like magnificence.

When the sun shines shyly on the lake, when the fog is still and the sky is not yet clear;

The secret picture scroll of the lake can be unfolded;

Only because of the hidden poetic feeling of the lake can we continue to write.

The beauty of this square inch is actually my first image of the border city, and it will remain in my heart forever.

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Kunming Chapter - Gathering in Ouping, Picking Fun in Spring City

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Cuihu Lake is full of people, and Dianchi Lake is full of gulls.

Go to Richun City View, leaving marks in my heart.

I passed by Kunming last year, and it was October. Except for the sailing boats scattered in Dianchi Lake, there was a light green tranquility. Later, due to work reasons, I had no choice but to end the trip to Spring City ahead of schedule, and immediately made an oath that when the gulls and egrets left in the coming year, I would definitely visit the old place again.

Arriving as promised, the Dianchi Lake in the twelfth lunar month has changed from the quietness and peace of the past to the bustle of people. At that time, the lake was filled with light green water in my mind, as if it had life because of the arrival of seagulls, full of vivid new green. Rafting on it, walking on the shore, I feel that "flowers are different, but people are similar", which is really contrary to what the ancients thought. So he also wrote a poem about his ugliness to express his views.

The scenery is different every year. Dianchi Lake is sometimes quiet and peaceful, and sometimes it is very lively. What remains unchanged is our family watching the scenery on the shore.

On Dianchi Lake last year, there were few white sails on the quiet lake.

Not only that, but the same person recorded every scene here with the camera.

At present, the scenery is different, and the gulls fly in the sky.

Dark clouds overwhelm the city and the rain is about to come. At this time, Dianchi Lake and Xishan Mountain are shrouded in thick clouds and mist. Occasionally, a intermittent light is emitted to illuminate the red-billed gulls perched on the dam. In the distance, a group of birds are flying in the clouds and mist among the mountains and rivers. Bright outlines vividly lead the morning.

The magical nature endowed them with red feet and beaks, just to reflect the wonderful golden light of a bunch of clouds breaking in the sky.

As time passed, the golden light gradually expanded, and the thick lead cloud was about to dissipate. Not far away, West Mountain is half exposed with its green and yellow true face, half covered with black mist, which hazes the Dianchi Lake and fills our sight, like a well-colored landscape painting by a painter.

The red-headed gulls started their day-to-day plan. Foraging, flying, and playing are the themes of their winter life. In Kunming, they can be seen everywhere beside the green lake beside Dianchi Lake. Unlike black-necked cranes, red-billed gulls are closer to humans. Therefore, in the spring city in winter, tourists are amusing, gulls and birds compete for food, and people and gulls gather together. Scenes of laughter and laughter can be seen everywhere.

The red-headed gulls not only snatch food from people, but also stand on top of people without any scruples to sip. I don't know the situation, who is making fun of whom? It should be people and gulls having fun together, let's pick up the fun.

Walking on the edge of the city, resting among the mountains and rivers.

Sharing a small hour of winter time with seagulls is a unique heart-warming experience given to us by Spring City.

We have a happy moment with the gulls;

Gulls and we share the clear water and long sky;

The tide is surging, the red palm touches the water and rises into the sky, and the white feathers wave and soar, circling around the wanderers tirelessly.

Although I don't expect time to stop here, but the appearance of your lovely elf at this moment is vividly displayed on the screen, and it is frozen here.

Cuihu Park

After having a full meal by Dianchi Lake and playing with tourists, in the afternoon, red-billed gulls will come to Cuihu Lake to play, which is the most leisurely scene of the day. We also follow their whereabouts here.

In the park at this time, the yellow leaves are quiet and beautiful, and the clear water is long. It perfectly interprets the word "Cuihu".

The warm sunshine of winter afternoons fills every path. Brilliant red leaves cover the tourists;

Beside the quiet bamboo forest, people are whispering;

In the lively square, people of all ethnic groups sang and danced;

The magnificence of the flower of national culture echoes with the natural beauty, which together constitute the unique charm of Kunming that is different from other metropolises.

We walked and watched in the garden, wasting a lotus-like time.

First linger among the exquisite and elegant bonsai; then stop on the bridge to watch the sparrows chasing and playing in the lawn;

Or watch the lone gull spread its wings under the red leaves and the remnant lotus;

In the unique brownish-yellow color of winter, let the skirt fly;

Then, attracted by the pleasant sight of seagulls flying among the colorful sky and water, it stopped.

Then, please let people join in and weave a dreamland of blue and yellow intertwined like colored threads;

During this period of time in Cuihu, wandering in the middle of the city, looking for a natural holy place. It can be described as: traveling between green and red, weaving dreams in blue and yellow.

The leisurely time is passing away, and the cries of gulls returning to their nests are far away.

Before the sunset, the red-billed gulls left the lake in groups and spread their wings towards the west, towards the sun, and towards their homeland.

They flutter their wings and fly high, with a graceful posture;

They rush to the sky, leaving behind a piece of pure blue;

Some still have food in their mouths, is it their own snacks or the children's dinner?

They passed the rising moon that day, and the figure under the moon clearly came to mind at this moment.

Yes, the little half crescent moon when we set off has quietly changed her appearance.

They fly over our heads,

Strolling in Cuihu Park, you will come to the Army Lecture Hall across the road without knowing it.

The playground is no longer heroic, and the classroom is silent, leaving me alone in the sun. Recalling his heavy past life, looking forward to his resounding present life. A century-old school quietly told me about its passionate past.

Leaving the Lecture Hall and following a detour along the road, we came to the Huize Courtyard of Yunnan University—a building that also imprinted a magnificent history. During the war, many college students in Yunnan wrote their passionate youth here.

This rare French-style building in Yunnan is not only exquisite but also majestic, and the history worth remembering is engraved here.

This door has been closed and pushed open countless times. Countless days and nights, the history behind the door, and today in front of the door together form the current Huize courtyard.

Walk slowly down the steps of the Huize courtyard, and then continue walking on the campus. Although it is deep winter ahead, the most beautiful autumn in Kunming has just come late.

It's better to just sit on the railing, bow your head and chant, and softly hum a song "Flowing Water and Clouds" facing the golden yellow everywhere in the evening wind and setting sun.

Tired of walking, I found a small shop on the side of the street, and served a bowl of Yunnan Yingjiang-flavored bait shredded in a small pot. .

Or have a bowl of shredded beef bait in a small pot. Although it is a popular street style, the addition of bait silk with a soft and tough chewy feeling, supplemented by the flavors of coriander and celery, is also endless aftertaste.

If you are not interested in bait, you can also try the local rice bowl. Although home-cooked flavors such as green pepper shredded pork, twice-cooked pork, and salt-fried pork are ubiquitous, but with the local-style small pickles served by the store, it is unique and delicious. Let people "never forget".

Or have a bowl of Laoganma Potato Rice. In addition to the pleasing orange color, the taste is not bad. The most important thing is that we don't have this kind of fried rice locally.

When it comes to three meals a day, we naturally have to talk about accommodation. The youth hostel we live in is small and exquisite, with good service, but the price is close to the people in the downtown area. The most important thing is that it is only a few steps away from Cuihu Park. It provides convenience for tourists watching gulls in winter.

The hotel is not big, but the corridors are twists and turns, and the layout of the corridors is also quite careful.

Each small macaron color paper carries the colorful mood of wanderers from all directions. Under the night, stories of reunion and parting are being staged in the city, which are either touching or tearful. Fortunately, my family has always been by my side. Although there are only simple tones in my world, the same simple beauty is constantly depicted, which is enough for me.

Early the next morning, we came to the prestigious Haigeng Park, which is actually the Haigeng Dam, and Dianchi Lake is on the urban side. The Dianchi Lake in the early morning is like a dream.

The city in the dream, although changing the colors of the grotesque, has never engulfed me. In a trance, I always kept a certain distance from the vortex of life, watching the mirage-like luxury from afar, but never fell into it.

In fact, whether it is a trap or a vortex, even a mirage, the definition in everyone's mind is different. The city and life itself will not engulf anyone, the key lies in one's own mentality, and mentality often determines the direction of progress.

I would like to be the seagull that goes forward bravely, passing through the fog and black clouds, admiring all the mirages in the world, leaving everything behind, and flying against the "morning sun" that breaks through the clouds without hesitation.

When the clouds cleared and the fog cleared, the seagulls who were tired from flying lowered their heads by chance and saw the sun shining on the lake. The scattered rays of light must be very beautiful. If they hadn’t tried their best to fly high into the sky, they would never have seen such a scene.

This is the second morning in Dianchi Lake, when I stood by the lake, I thought of it by chance.

Thoughts back to reality. Putting aside those empty ideals and hesitant fighting spirit, the temperature in my hands and the breath around me are the original appearance of happiness. It is plain and realistic, beautiful and real.

My Gu Liang’s appearance is always endless. Her big almond-like eyes always seem to speak to us: we will continue to travel together next year.

The wind messed up Xiaoguliang's hair. Dianchi Lake in the morning is very cold, and the clear green waves are constantly roaring to beat the undefended embankment. But the picture of her always makes me feel warm, illuminating my heart like a red flame.

I really hope that my future permanent residence will be: RV. For me, a home is a person, and there are people who have a home. As for where the home is and what form it is, it doesn't matter, but if there are no three people and one dog, it will definitely not work.

The caravan camp in Dianchi Haigeng Park is under construction. In the past two years, I have traveled to several places, large and small, across the country. Without exception, the concept of RV camps has begun, and the infrastructure is also being improved, so the future is promising.

I once made an oath to say goodbye to Dianchi Lake in a hurry, and a year later, I kept the appointment. At the end of the trip to Spring City, I let the drone be my wings, and instead of me, I turned into a seagull and flew to the vast sky to overlook the vastness of Dianchi Lake and appreciate the world in light and shadow.

postscript:

Looking at the Dianchi Lake in the mist on the West Mountain last year, the light green was stored in my mind as the final image. This year's scene undoubtedly rewrote my memory again. The colorful lake water, filled with vibrant emerald green, nestles against the West Mountain in the shade. Yes, what has changed is my impression of Dianchi Lake, but what remains unchanged is our original intention of pursuing beautiful scenery. In the end, I will still say that every year is different, and every year is similar.

Practical travel tips:

 1 In winter, Kunming has a huge temperature difference between morning and evening. You need to wear a thick coat when you play in the morning, and you need to bring rain gear according to the weather conditions in case of showers.

 2 When shooting the interaction between people and red-headed gulls, if you need to shoot close-ups (one or two seagulls grabbing food), please buy bread at the designated store of gull food in the park, keep it in your hand and avoid shaking; Groups of seagulls competing for food or surrounding tourists) Please buy bulk compound gull food in specialty stores and sprinkle it on the water or ground. During the interaction, please follow the instructions of the park, feed in a civilized manner, and pay attention to safety.

 3 Red-billed Gulls will forage for food at Haigeng Dam and Haigeng Park in Dianchi Lake every morning. At this time, they are relatively hungry and hope to get food from tourists; they are relatively full in the afternoon, and their willingness to eat gradually decreases. Park, Haigeng Park and other places to rest and play.

 4 There is no need to book accommodation in advance during the peak season. You can decide the itinerary for the day first, and then use the online APP to search for surrounding hotels or inns. According to personal experience, you can book a more cost-effective accommodation before 2 pm.

 5 If you are traveling by car, you need to confirm with the hotel or inn in advance whether there is a parking lot. If there is no parking lot, is there any convenient parking place around, especially for tourists who want to stay in the bustling area of ​​the main city.

Mangshi Chapter - Encountering the Rainforest and Getting Closer to the South

Mori Falls is located in the deep mountains at the junction of Ruili, Mangshi, and Longchuan. It may be due to its geographical location and has always been a niche attraction.

After leaving the Wanding Bridge in Ruili City, turn the car onto another branch road to arrive at the Moli Falls Tropical Rainforest Park.

As soon as we arrived at the scenic spot, there was a downpour of rain. The rainforest is filled with mist, and amidst the fog and mist, a peacock stands among the treetops, as if trying to see through the rain.

Are we going to walk through the rainforest in this weather?

Fortunately, I didn't go far and found a restaurant, which can take shelter from the rain and solve my late lunch by the way.

The Dai-flavored rice noodles here can’t be said to be delicious, but the taste is indeed different from ordinary rice noodles.

I don't know if it was because of the heavy rain that day that the rice noodles in the rainforest had a special flavor?

But the prices in the scenic area are not cheap. Dai rice noodles are 10 yuan/bowl, glutinous rice balls are 10 yuan/bowl, and instant noodles are 6 yuan/bowl.

After the meal, it took a while before the rain gradually subsided.

Stepping into the rainforest, the air is still slightly humid, and a piece of greenery is looming in the mountains.

Look, there are green leaves of jasmine hanging in front of you and dewdrops hanging, and the branches are bent by clusters of fragrance.

Looking up, huge banana leaves seem to cover the sky and block out the sun. But the sunlight, struggling to see past the cumulus clouds, penetrated the greenness of the trees.

At the corner, the miracle of tree wrapping rocks is happening as the aerial roots of the banyan tree go down.

Looking around, the rain that wets the cheeks hazes the front.

The dense forest is layered, and the end of the road cannot be seen.

Turning peaks and turns, Shilong watched the rushing water after the rain, and listened to the music composed by the rainforest and waterfall.

In the end, Murray Falls is at the end of the lush greenery, connecting the elegance of the mountains and the mystery of the dense forest, flying straight down and rushing away.

The showers came again, but I didn't want to leave this majestic concert.

Let the heavy rain become the great life of the waterfall,

In the mountains, among the dense forests—

Connecting the vast world, penetrating the dark years, resounding through everyone's heart!

Now that we have come to Mangshi, the capital of Dehong Prefecture, and the China-Myanmar border, we have to find a Burmese-style snack bar to try different flavors.

This store on Yonghan Street has a simple decoration style, bright store, and the owner is also a Burmese.

We ordered Burmese Shrimp Paste Rice (top left), Burmese Fried Rice (bottom right), which are delicious and delicious, five-star recommendation;

Burmese oil noodles (bottom right) must be ordered when entering the store, five-star recommendation.

The beef balls (pictured in the middle) are light and delicious, and the meat is delicate. It is also a must-order when entering the store, and it is recommended by four stars.

Thai fried noodles, although I don't know if the taste is authentic, but it is also recommended by four stars.

After the meal, a cup of hot milk tea for ladies and a can of Burmese beer for men are also good choices.

Two women are interested in milk tea, and two men are not interested in beer   

However, at the end, I would like to introduce the "Egg Cheese Baba" in the middle picture, which is recommended by 12 stars.

All kinds of delicious flavors coexist, and it has won unanimous praise from ladies and gentlemen! Remember to order two!

Please forgive the scumbag picture quality of the mobile phone for not being able to take more attractive photos. I am so immersed in the food that I even forgot to take out the camera.

【Menghuan Shwedagon Pagoda】

Although the brand-new Menghuan Great Golden Pagoda has not been baptized for a long time, this magnificent building located on the top of Leiya Mountain by the Moon Lake in Mangshi has the first gold pagoda in China and the first hollow pagoda in Asia. a famous name. And it is a landmark building in Mangshi, a sacred place in the hearts of the Dai people living here.

In the Shwedagon Pagoda at night, the lights give it an extra dazzling golden coat, which is especially sacred under the night sky.

Approaching the "Golden Pagoda", the night wind sent bursts of rhythmic crisp bells, but the sound could not be seen.

The breath of the night fills the sculptures, decorations, top and body of the Golden Pagoda with a slightly mysterious holiness.

And the "Golden Pagoda" also makes the night sky quiet and shining for it.

When we arrived, it was the New Year of the Dai people.

So what will the Menghuan Shwedagon Pagoda look like during the day?

【Tree bag tower】

Shubao Tower is located in the bustling section of Mangshi Pedestrian Street. At first sight, I saw the tall and straight old banyan tree with lush branches and leaves, and the tower in it was well preserved. It is indeed a spectacle.

This pagoda is called "Tiecheng Pagoda", in Dai language it is called "Guangmu Jielie", and now it is commonly called "Shubao Pagoda". According to historical records in Dai language, the pagoda was built in the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty and was repaired in 1740 and 1788. The reason why the tower we see now is intact is that in 1985, the Dehong Prefecture Cultural Relics Management Office was repaired again.

The tree is tightly wrapped around the tower, and the tower is looming in the tree. After hundreds of years of being close to each other, the complete appearance of the tower is no longer seen by the world.

When we arrived at the Shubao Pagoda in the early morning, we happened to meet the monk who cleaned the incense on the pagoda. She told us that this banyan tree was a gift from heaven. You see, it is so deeply rooted, and the crown of the tree is like a giant umbrella, all to protect the tower from being destroyed, which is God's will.

Now trees and towers are inseparable. People burn incense in front of the pagoda and also express their respect to the tree.

She also told us that if you circle the Shubao Pagoda three times clockwise, you will gain peace and happiness.

In the corner of the tower, I saw the nameplate of this old banyan tree.

The ancient tree has protected the tower with more than 200 years of life, and the tower is also close to it. The years and history have created today's miracles and brought us epic stories and feelings.

【Mengba Naxi Rare Garden】

Mengba Naxi Rare Garden was originally decided to take a look after arriving in Mangshi, but I didn't expect this trip to be a feast for the eyes.

Please don't worry about the "treasures" that are there. Let's take a stroll around the park slowly.

As soon as I entered the park, I was attracted by an old-fashioned plane.

I have no research on aircraft, but I also know that this should be an aircraft from World War II.

Yes, it reminds us that Mangshi also wrote the history of the Burma War.

Mengba Naxi means "beautiful paradise" in Dai language. Although I don't think it can be said to be "outside the world", the beautiful Taoyuan is well-deserved.

A large number of rare treasures gather in one place, and the variety makes people dizzy and amazing.

Do not believe? Let's walk around today and open our eyes.

Look, here is a strange tree——

All kinds of banyan trees are lush, with luxuriant branches and leaves, and the strange aerial roots enrich people's sight.

one of the singular roots  

Strange Root II

strange root three

How, do you accept the root of this tree?

After seeing the trees in reality, let's take a look at the trees created by history-shu Huayu.

Compared with this place, the appearance of the tree jade seen in the two countries of Yizhai before is slightly inferior.

Mengba Naxi Rare and Wonderful Garden has a separate tree-shaped jade exhibition hall. The abundance of tree-shaped jade here and the variety of forms can be said to be unparalleled. Let's be very surprised.

Various miniature, small, medium, large and giant silicided jade trees are piled up around the exhibition hall with three layers inside and three layers outside. Compared with these collections, the wide exhibition hall feels cramped.

If you want to carefully watch every masterpiece of nature in an exhibition hall, you may not be able to finish it for several hours.

In addition to natural tree jade, there are also handicrafts made of superimposed human inspiration, which makes people smile knowingly.

There are exotic flowers and fruits here--

As expected of the tropics, all kinds of plants are lush and lush in mid-winter, and bright flowers are still competing for beauty.

Needless to say, the most common bougainvillea, even sugar cane can be seen everywhere, and no one cares about the piles, let alone picks them up. Thinking about it, it was indeed because of the abundance of supplies.

There are giant strange stones here——

There are also small strange stones——

Flame patterns, moiré patterns... What surprised me the most was the stones with natural bamboo patterns (middle right picture);

There is also pink calcite (bottom left). Everyone knows that the pinker the pink calcite, the better it is, so this one in the park can be called top-grade.

In fact, what surprised me was not the large number of collections in Mengba Naxi Rare Garden, but that so many treasures were placed randomly, without protective covers, and the care was lax. Of course, this is also convenient for tourists to watch, so we can really say that we have enjoyed a visual feast.

The stone is enough to be a wonder, but human beings can also use their own whimsy to make it "more amazing".

You can only look at the gluttonous food below, but not eat it.

Do you admire it? Like it!

All kinds of amethysts and citrines were also scattered, all kinds, and their crystal clear appearance shone across half of the exhibition hall.

Compared with this place, the crystals seen in other museums before are quite satisfactory. For a moment we felt as if we were in a crystal paradise.

There are various root carvings here——

Moving on, the exquisite root carvings carved from different species of wood are also breathtaking.

There is a huge lion roaring, with a vigorous figure and a lively appearance. Looking closely at the meticulous craftsmanship, people admire the craftsman's skills;

There is a root engraved map of China (middle left), and a picture of a peacock opening its screen (middle right). I really have to praise people's whimsy;

The root carvings are also piled up 30% inside and outside. Even if we have poor eyesight, there are still many undiscovered treasures, and we look forward to searching for them with your unique vision.

Here are the antiques—

In the antique exhibition hall, the witnesses of various years are now shining brightly in the display windows as collections.

All kinds of old-fashioned flashlights, the metal texture is engraved with traces of the past.

By the way, there are two types in my family before, did I accidentally reveal my age?

Various telescopes.

Asking questions about the yellowed metal texture, have any of them been on the battlefield of the Burma War?

Compared with flashlights and telescopes, the invention and application of photography, videography, and phonographs have had a huge impact on human life.

Since then, we have bid farewell to the history of only words and paintings, and more realistic pictures have been presented, even giving history a voice.

Today, I stand in front of the window, silently gazing at each passing object, while paying homage to history.

These rusty helmets have really been on the battlefield.

I don't know the fate of the owners of these helmets, but the colors that have fallen from them and the rust that cannot be washed off seem to speak of the cruelty of war.

Undoubtedly, today's rare garden and today's beautiful Taoyuan are all bought with the blood and lives of countless soldiers, so we should cherish every collection inside.

Of course, in addition to these products of the modern industrial revolution, there are also more ancient collections. For example chime.

Here are the fossils of various animals and plants——

Leaving the Antique Hall and entering the Fossil Hall, I found that the exhibits here are also the same as the previous exhibition halls, scattered and stacked, and there are all kinds of fossils of animals and plants, many of which are a whole big stone and have never been cut.

At first, I thought it was a handicraft. I asked the staff of the exhibition hall and learned that it was a "chrysanthemum stone". These stones are naturally formed rocks that have been cultivated for many years due to geological movements.

Standing in front of the stone, I couldn't move my feet, and I was once again impressed by "nature", the almighty genius craftsman.

The following is...

Don’t get it wrong, this is also a fossil~

I like this amber very much, it is also a whole piece of native amber that is almost uncut.

The dazzling resin freezes and shines a moment of life and time.

The exhibits in the Fossil Museum are also very rich, and it is worth watching slowly.

In addition, in Mengba Naxi Rare Garden, we also got to know a painter - Mr. Feng Shunzu.

This painter has lived in Dehong Prefecture for a long time, so under his brush, a unique but colorful impression of Dehong is displayed in front of us.

In addition to general painting collections, the old man also creates popular science art works.

For example, the painting on the lower left is called "Parasitic Flies".

It is known that sugarcane borers are frequently active in Dehong Prefecture, and pesticides can only deal with exposed borers, but cannot kill the pests hiding in seedlings and stems.

Due to the harm of sugarcane borer, the yield and sugar content of sugarcane will decrease. Parasitic flies have a special ability to drill into borers and eat them up.

Therefore, at present, Dehong Prefecture has used a large number of parasitic flies to kill stem borers.

This painting is an artistic representation of artificially bred parasitic flies going out to work in a sugarcane field.

Walking out of the indoor pavilion, we return to the outdoor pavilion to appreciate the beauty of nature and creatures.

Peacocks are the auspicious birds in the hearts of the Dai people. In this land, they can live freely without restraint.

On the branches, their slender figures are agile among the green leaves, and the brilliant colors decorate the winter in the southern country.

On the earth, their unique dance is going on.

"Don't give me a positive first," Mr. Peacock said. Yes, I found that your dancing posture is so perfect even from the back.

"Okay, now to the front."

I find your face so proud at this moment, and it is perfect to combine with that special dance.

The most wonderful thing is that this dance that Mr. Peacock usually "disdains to show people" is actually a normal scene here.

Many tourists began to join the "beauty contest" with Mr. Peacock.

I am not reconciled, go up to test the water.

"Well, you still win" I finally said helplessly to Mr. Peacock

In fact, there is no need to open the screen at all. Its back is so eye-catching among the mountains, rivers, flowers and plants.

If this one is still fledgling;

Then this casually slanted colorful dress has already overshadowed the dense forest.

But the picture above pales in comparison to this modest gentleman.

When we looked at the beauty through the luxuriant, we stopped unconsciously and held our breath. At this time, we even felt that even the sound of the heartbeat seemed superfluous——

I can't bear to disturb this kind of beauty, this kind of unspeakable beauty at the moment.

Looking back, I stare at the luxuriant and quiet, beautiful and beautiful.

The trees were in full bloom that day, the sun was just right at that time, we passed by at that moment, everything was just right!

Looking back later, the nature and time of that day always gave us small surprises.

For example, the heart-shaped leaves of the banyan tree;

Then there is a "big tree" tree hole inlaid with a substance like silicided jade;

And Xiaokui was so happy to run around and play, she accidentally became a little messenger of plant propagation

Hmm, by the way, there are red oil bait cubes at a roadside stand outside the park for 5 yuan/bowl; and fried potatoes with a unique flavor (also 5 yuan/bowl).

Or be shocked by the picture of the peacock feast on the hotel promotional poster...

Even when I think about it now, every little event, every little touch is still vivid in my mind.

The mode of travel, to put it simply, is like this, walk around, find small surprises, and gain small touches.

Before leaving Mangshi, we came to the Shwedagon Pagoda again.

Finally back to the initial question in the chapter of Mangshi "What is the Shwedagon Pagoda in the daytime like?"

When the dreamy color of the night turns into such real splendor under the blue sky and white clouds, it brings a very different feeling to people's hearts.

The majesty of the guardian dragon is clearer, they will stand forever, guarding the Shwedagon Pagoda and guarding this land.

It is the New Year of the Dai people. In addition to tourists, local people put on national costumes, take photos at the feet of the dragon, or enter the Shwedagon Pagoda to offer incense and pray for blessings.

Compared with the night, it is much more lively.

Next to the Shwedagon Pagoda, there are people coming and going in various shops, even coffee houses and Korean barbecue restaurants. Looking inside, almost all young men and women of the Dai ethnic group are wearing national costumes.

This may be the normal state of the metropolis in the new era. Tradition and contemporary culture coexist, influence and merge with each other, and will eventually write a new chapter.

Baoshan Chapter - Getting to Know Ailao for the First Time Baoshan Museum

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The pavilion on the Yiluo Pond is leisurely, and the peaks and towers among the flowers are hidden.

Riding an elephant and riding the water to see mourning, and returning to the natural world to know Baoshan.

This trip was not originally planned. Because the car that accompanied us in the Southern and Northern Wars for many years broke down, we temporarily decided to go to Baoshan for repairs, so we made this trip. When navigating, I learned that the repair shop is on Yongchang Road, the main road of Longyang District, Baoshan. It happened to Baidu "Yongchang", so I pulled out "Yongchang Mansion", and then brought out "Baoshan History". ""Southern Silk Road"; words such as "Burma Road" and "Stilwell Road" seem to be transformed into vivid and powerful symbols, linking the ups and downs of thousands of years of civilization, and gradually enriching my sight.

As the sun rises, we embark on this unexpected journey. Open your eyes and step forward, Baoshan's past and present lives become as clear as the clouds.

Ailao State, also known as "Chengxiang State", is the ancestor of today's Dai people. Its country not only has a vast territory and rich products, but also is well known to later generations because of its rule of more than 400 years, which enriched the ancient Yunnan civilization. Later, it was attached to it during the Eastern Han Dynasty, and Yongchang County was established with its land. Later, during the Ming Dynasty, Yongchang Mansion was established as an administrative agency.

According to the records of later generations, the "Ai Lao Biography" written by Yang Zhong of the Eastern Han Dynasty (the original manuscript is lost - Caicai Juaner Note) is the first to tell such a legend:

Those who mourned for Laoyi first had a woman named Sha Yi who lived in Laoshan. Taste the fishing water, if you touch the sinking wood, you will feel it. Because of pregnancy, in October, ten sons were born. Anti-sunken wood turned into a dragon and came out of the water. Sha Yi suddenly heard the dragon saying: "If you give birth to a son for me, where are you now?" The nine sons saw the dragon startled away, but the only boy couldn't go, so he sat on the back of the dragon, and the dragon licked it. His mother bird sang, saying that the back is nine, and sitting is long, because the name of the son is Jiulong. When they grew up, the brothers believed that Li Long could be licked by their father, and they all recommended him as the king. There was a husband and a wife at the foot of the prison mountain, and ten daughters were resurrected. The Jiulong brothers all gathered as wives, and gradually grew up with each other. All kinds of people have depicted their bodies, like dragons, and their clothes are all tailed. Jiulong died, and generations passed. It is divided into small kings, who often live in towns and scattered in valleys. Outside the wilderness, mountains and rivers block deep, since human beings have never been able to communicate with China.

According to scholars' research, this is the earliest written record about the ancient country of Ailao. It can be seen from this that the founding leader of Ailao was named "Jiulong" (Zhaolong in Dai language).

Although Ailao has a long history and there are no cultural relics on the ground, it has been vividly described in various historical books and classics, and there is Yongchang Road in Longyang District, Yongchang-Baoshan, which shows that the ancient Ailao and today's Baoshan should be inseparable .

Furthermore, the first stop of our trip came to Baoshan Yiluo Pool (also known as Jiulong Pool). According to records: the spring has nine sinuses, like the Jiulong fountain, so it is also called Jiulong (Long) pool. It can be seen that there is also a certain degree of connection between Yiluochi and Ailao Kingdom.

History is drifting away, leaving only today's Yiluo, a pond, a pavilion, and a tower to quietly feel the changes of time.

Meditating by the lake today. But I don't know if there are any traces of the past where the wind passed by last night?

Don't you see the green leaves are long, the water is shining, the pavilions are faint, the towers are towering, and there is no sound at this time.

The turmoil of history and the final answer all require one to settle down to learn before it is possible to find it.

You might as well bring your thoughts back for a while, recall the ancient times, and look at the present.

Look at the people enjoying the winter sun on the lake embankment. Bow your head and think, look up to the sky and smile, and wrap your hands around each other.

The flowers are red, the wind is quiet, and the winter scenery is infinitely beautiful.

The shadow of the tree is vivid, let it sway. A ring of lake water will embrace the pavilion.

Leaning against the railing, the clouds are misty. Sharing a family relationship is wonderful.

It has been several years since I watched the scenery with my family. During this period, there are countless memory fragments of putting on the stars, wearing the moon, soaking in the morning dew, and sending the sunset.

Memories sometimes move happily like a fish in water;

In a blink of an eye, it is as quiet and beautiful as a carefree flower blooming;

An ordinary day by the Yiluo Pool seems to connect history and the future at this moment. I believe that after many years, a certain fragment about it will leave a faint shadow in my heart just like the cloud and wind on this day.

【Baoshan Museum】

In the afternoon, we came to Baoshan City Museum. Think about history and the future by the Yiluo Pool and learn in the museum.

The building is built in the style of the ancient southern bronze drum in China, with the words "Legend of Jiulong" written on the front, and the relief pattern on it depicts the origin of Ailao. In addition, there are three large-scale relief works depicting the long history of Baoshan, "Double Rainbow on the Silk Road", "Yongchang Xianggeng" and "Forcibly Crossing the Nu River". Four relief paintings with different themes form the "drum body" part of the building, and combined with the "drum surface", the whole building is quite unique and full of grandeur.

Just stepping into the museum, looking up, the roof of the museum gives people a feeling of being able to see the sky, knowing the sky and the earth, crossing the latitude and longitude, and knowing the past and the present. I have to admire the architect's ingenious conception and exquisite craftsmanship.

In the museum, there are various introductions about the ancient Ailao Kingdom and the Burma Road during the Anti-Japanese War in great detail. Visitors to Baoshan who are new to Baoshan can go to the museum to savor the legends and read the history slowly.

Here is an introduction to the image of Yongchang Xianggeng that impressed me deeply. The meaning of the word "Xianggeng" is that it is said that when Shun died Cangwu, the elephant plowed for him, which is also one of the ancient farming methods. This picture reflects the Han and Tang Dynasties. Due to the introduction of advanced technologies such as artificial weiring, ox plowing, and iron tools, agricultural production has embarked on a steady development track. In recent years, a large number of models of poultry, livestock, paddy fields, warehouses, and various Brick and tile carving patterns fully demonstrate the rapid development of agricultural production at that time.

Let’s talk about Tengchong shadow puppetry. Tengchong belongs to Baoshan City. This kind of shadow puppetry is a long-standing folk art form in Tengchong, Yunnan. It is also called "Lamp Shadow" locally. What is commendable is that this kind of folk art still maintains considerable vitality, and there are still performances in the local area. In the streets and alleys of Tengchong, you can still see vendors selling shadow puppets from time to time.

As evidence of history, cultural relics have always been of extraordinary value. The bronze boxes unearthed in Baoshan from the Warring States period to the Western Han Dynasty have fine and exquisite patterns on the box surface, which shows that the skills of the coppersmiths in Yunnan at that time were no longer inferior to those in the Central Plains; there is also an ancient bronze drum, which is the prototype of the Baoshan Museum; The animal pottery figurines of the Han Dynasty are cute; there are also exquisite copper ornaments in pairs;

A temporary exhibition of Hainan Li nationality costumes is being held in the museum. Because the Li nationality has five major dialect areas (Ha dialect, Run dialect, Sai dialect, Qi dialect and Meifu dialect), clothing is also divided into five categories according to the dialect. Among them, the clothes in Meifu dialect are bright in color, and people will wear exquisite accessories when they dress up; the lower side of women's clothes in Run dialect is made of white cloth as the base to make exquisite double-sided embroidered patterns. If you are interested, you can guess, which one of the five models in the middle picture below is the Meifu dialect costume, and which one is the Run dialect costume? And my favorite is Qi dialect costumes (pictured above left).

The museum also exhibits the four traditional brocade crafts of the Li nationality-dragon quilt. Completed in the late Qing Dynasty, it is woven with the pattern of double dragons, auspiciousness, double phoenixes and rising sun (bottom left)

One of the small surprises in Baoshan: There is also a free picture album in the temporary exhibition hall, which introduces in detail the past and present of Li costumes, as well as various brocade weaving techniques.

Our family had a great time studying in the museum until the staff reminded us that the museum was about to close. When I went out to see, it was already late and my stomach was empty, so I quickly looked for food.

Starting from the museum, small surprises continue. Then there is no pretending to be deep and emptying the book bag, it is all relaxed moments   

Baoshan Little Surprise 2: Dinner with Dai nationality's Sapi flavor.

According to Encyclopedia, in a broad sense, Saji is a synonym for cold meat with special ingredients. Our family ordered two kinds of lemon and red oil ingredients. The main course is made of beef, liver, pork skin, various vegetarian dishes and vermicelli. I just want to say that no matter the lemon flavor or the red oil flavor, it is right for our "Chongqing stomach". The table full of dishes was swept away by our family.

The most important thing is that the splashing water cake in the upper left picture is used as a dessert after a meal, and the freshly squeezed passion fruit juice in the lower middle picture is used as a drink. They are both remarkable and worth a try. The most important thing is that among a group of fans, there is a sea pepper called Shabu Shabu, even though it is red and cute, one! Certainly! No! able! light! easy! taste! try! ,because! for! Reality! exist! yes! too! hot! La! As the people of the authentic mountain city, we have always made people from all walks of life who dare not try spicy food easily "frightened". Various adverse reactions of toothache. (The above is slightly exaggerated, if you don’t believe me, you can give it a try)

Baoshan Little Surprise No. 3: After the meal, we returned to the hotel where we stayed today with satisfied expressions and satisfied stomachs. Before going upstairs, I suddenly found that the style of the hotel suits me very well, so I posed for a photo. What do you guys think?

The above is the relaxing moment, and the next is the rest time.   

In the dead of night, sweet dreams follow.

Baoshan travel tips:

 1 Yiluo Pond and Baoshan Museum are not far away, and no tickets are required for visiting. Yiluo Pond is relatively small, and you can visit it in 1 to 2 hours. There are many museum pavilions, it is recommended to arrange a half-day visit. If you are traveling by car, there is a parking space in Yiluochi, which costs 5 yuan; there are many free parking spaces around the museum.

 2 Yiluochi The Dai-flavored Sapa directly opposite has a unique flavor, the price is not expensive, and the portion is full. It is highly recommended:)

 3 Baoshan has fewer tourists, a lot of accommodation, and a lot of cost-effective ones, so you don’t need to book in advance. After arriving at the local area, you can use the travel app to book.

 4 If you are not in a hurry, you can also go to Baoshan Taibao Park for a visit.

Yuanmou Chapter - Rich collection in the museum

Yuanmou This place is actually not famous because of the soil forest. It is because the famous "Yuanmou people" written in textbooks and with historical significance were discovered in Shangnabeng Village in the county, so Yuanmou County is also known as "the hometown of Yuanmou people".

Yuanmou Man was officially named "Yuanmou Homo erectus".

Most scientists believe that Yuanmou Man lived about 1.7 million years ago, earlier than the "Lantian Man", "Peking Man", "Shanding Cave Man" and other apes, thus pushing back the age of the earliest human fossils found in China Over a million years.

Therefore, when you come to Yuanmou, as long as time permits, you should go to the "Yuanmou Museum" in the county.

The collections in the museum are relatively rich. There are all kinds of Homo erectus skulls, teeth, and bone fossils (some of which are imitations) from all ages. In addition to the more familiar "Peking Man" and "Lantian Man", there are also skull displays such as "Lijiang Man" and "Australopithecus africanus", showing various fossil evidences in the history of local or worldwide human evolution. A systematic introduction is made, which is of intuitive value to those who want to understand the history of human evolution.

Homo erectus skulls, teeth and other fossils of various ages.

In addition to these, a large number of tools used by humans in production and life in various ages are also displayed in the museum.

In addition to various fossils of primitive people, there are also a large number of animal fossils on display in the museum. The picture shows the dog's gums.

The picture above shows a double-sided gravel chopper, which was discovered in the early Pleistocene.

The picture on the left below shows the bone and stone tools made and used by the Yuanmou people. It can be seen that the workmanship is no longer rough.

The lower right picture shows mud mixed with grass, which was unearthed in Dadunzi, Yuanmou, and is a tool of the Neolithic Age. According to research, grass-mixed mud is a tool used by primitive ancestors of kilns in the Neolithic Age to prevent moisture. Its discovery and proven use value have certain significance for the study of primitive people's daily life and wisdom development.

It can be seen that the Neolithic bones, stone arrow clusters and millstones in the picture below are quite exquisite.

The unearthed numbers can even be clearly seen on these exquisite textile utensils in the picture below.

Pottery pots of various shapes and works have been praised and criticized in different eras.

As well as various decorations and bone needles of primitive people, there are also a large number of exhibits in the museum.

In the museum, there is also a medium-sized exhibition hall combining sound and picture, constantly displaying different life scenes of primitive human beings accompanying nature, combining struggle and utilization, and many children are attracted to stop and watch.

The picture shows one of the life scenes of primitive people in the exhibition area

It also has a prehistoric animal exhibition hall. There are relatively well-preserved dinosaur bones inside.

The upper left picture shows the tail vertebra of a dinosaur.

The lower left picture shows a dinosaur spine.

The picture on the right shows a dinosaur thigh bone.

But among all kinds of fossils, I am still most interested in this dinosaur egg fossil.

In addition to dinosaurs, there are also fossils of other animals such as stegodonts.

The upper left picture shows the fossil of the stegodont jaw.

The lower right picture shows the fossil of the stegodon incisor.

Watching these fossils on the spot is even more shocking.

In addition, there are many other collections in the museum that are not inferior. Due to limited space, it is not possible to list them all.

To sum up, if time permits in Yuanmou County, it is worth entering the museum for a closer look.

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1. Fee summary:

2. Travel accommodation, attractions Tips:

Note: In the peak season of Ginkgo Village (including Baxin Village) and Heshun Ancient Town, you need to buy tickets, but you don’t need to buy tickets if you drive into the scenic spot at night and stay in the scenic spot;

Big and small empty mountains, columnar joints, black fish river and hot sea scenic spots have package tickets to buy; Dieshuihe waterfall needs to buy tickets. 

[If you need more detailed strategies, or hotel, catering, ticket information and travel precautions, please reply to the email. 】

Attached: Photos of some hotels in the itinerary.

↑ Nianhu Hotel

↑ Heshun Homestay

↑ Ruili Theme Hotel

↑ Nuo Deng Homestay

3. Itinerary: [simplified version, those who need detailed strategies, please reply to the email]

D01: Chongqing - Nian Lake 

D02: Nian Lake tour around the lake

D03: Nian Lake —— Kunming 

D04: Tour around Kunming (Cuihu Park, Dianchi Lake, Army Lecture Hall, Yunnan University)

D05: Kunming (Haigeng Dam, Haigeng Park) - Baoshan 

D06: Tour around Baoshan City (Yiluo Pond, Baoshan Museum) - Ginkgo Village, Gudong Town, Tengchong 

D07: One-day tour of Ginkgo Village and Baxin Village

D08: Tengchong Gudong Town Ginkgo Village - Tengchong Volcanic Scenic Area (Small and Small Empty Mountains, Columnar Joints, Heiyu River) - Heshun Ancient Town 

D09: One-day tour of Heshun Ancient Town

D10: Heshun Ancient Town - Tengchong Hot Sea Scenic Spot - Tengchong Urban Area (Qiluo Ancient Town, Laifengshan Forest Park)

D11: Tengchong Urban Area (Dieshuihe Waterfall) - Tengchong Lotus Hot Spring - Ruili 

D12: Tour around Ruili (Nongmo Lake Park, Yizhai and Two Countries, Ruili River, Jiegao Port)

D13: Ruili (Lonely Tree Forest, Wanding Bridge) - Mangshi (Mori Waterfall, Menghuan Golden Pagoda)

D14: Tour around Mangshi (Mengshu Baota, Banaxi Rare Garden, Menghuan Golden Pagoda) - Nuodeng 

D15: Nuodeng Day Tour

D16: Nuo Deng (Yunlong Tai Chi) - Yuanmou 

D17: One-day tour of Yuanmou Earth Forest (Wumao, Langbapu)

D18: Yuanmou (Yuanmou Museum) - Liupanshui 

D19: Liupanshui - Chongqing

What was supposed to be a prequel

On the day we set off, a small half moon hung faintly in the sky.

The sky was blue and deep, and the wind on the ground was very strong, whistling from all directions, making it hard to keep your eyes open. Looking at the sky with squinted eyes, the moon and the ever-changing clouds around seem to reveal a touch of mystery.

Leaving Chongqing, which was full of fog and could not see the sun, when the car suddenly drove into this vast blue sky after turning a corner, I realized that it turned out that our new journey had already begun.

The destination of the first stop is deep in the mountains. Although the road is not easy to walk, there is a vast area as far as the eye can see. Yunnan can always show people the beauty of the vastness of the world. Being in Yunnan, I always feel that the scroll of earth colors is spreading and stretching away at my feet.

Into the night, the sky is still clear, the car is struggling forward on the dusty road.

Everything around gradually dimmed, but the exceptionally bright moonlight that night illuminated the outline of the surrounding scenery. 

I am curious about everything that is unknown next, and I try to see my surroundings clearly, but they are all hidden in the pale silver mystery, shyly avoiding my sight.

It is already winter. The air was cold, maybe we were getting close to the destination in our hearts, we couldn’t hide our excitement, we kept parking the car on the side of the road, facing the cold wind on the mountain, operating the camera with hands that were almost unconscious to record this scene The beauty of winter night in the deep mountains.

For some reason, the half moon on the first day of the journey always comes to my mind. In fact, not only that day, but even the moon after that was very clear, like a close friend who accompanied me through this journey.

Turning around, the eyes in my heart suddenly broke into my sight, and have been stationed in my heart ever since.

That night, I stood by the side of the mountain road and heard Songtao's call for the first time, it was so clear but shocking. All the noise around seemed to have stopped, only the endless sound of waves surrounded us.

Not far from this pine forest, under the blue sky, clouds covered with rosy rays and hazy distant mountains, she is dressed in a pure blue dress, without the afterglow of the setting sun, quietly welcoming us. .

Yes, this is the first stop of our trip - Nian Lake. 

Getting closer and closer, the car followed the winding mountain road, and the Nian Lake was only a shadow at first;

Then it came into view clearly, gentle and quiet.

Nianhu, just like her name, makes the hearts of those who are moved feel tender. The meandering and endless lake stretches and flows. You will definitely be intoxicated by her, and you are destined to have sweet thoughts mixed with a little parting sorrow in your heart after saying goodbye to her.

Nian Lake in winter shelters many elves in nature - migratory birds. Among them is the "National Treasure of the Bird World" black-necked crane.

At sunset, you can't see them flying between the water and the sky. At this time, the lake water, with the last ray of sunlight in the sky, is dancing vividly.

This is our first encounter with Nianhu.

After a long journey, a delicious dinner and a warm house are enough comfort. The people of Nianhu Lake are simple and kind, and they brought us the warmest greetings in the winter night to us who are new to the world and have a little uncertainty about the future.

Master Li, who cooks, is not only good at cooking, but also enthusiastically explained the story of Nianhu and the black-necked crane to us, and he was also a free tour guide for us. But most importantly, we admire his love for black-necked cranes, his love for his hometown, and his sense of responsibility for the ecological protection of Nian Lake.

In a foreign land, deep in the mountains, by Nian Lake, on the first night of the journey, this home-cooked meal accompanied by Master Li’s hearty laughter warmed our stomachs, soothed our thoughts, and our uncertainty and hesitation about the unknown journey The feeling is swept away.

After dinner, make an appointment with Master Li about the departure time tomorrow morning. Staying in a spacious and bright room, although today is hard but also fulfilling, I will surely have a good dream.

BTW, although the air was cold that night, the stars were shining and beautiful...

In this way, our itinerary started nervously in the new moon, gradually became exciting in the full moon, and ended successfully in the next round of new moon.

The time that belongs to heaven and earth flies, and the time that belongs to us is eternal.

See you next stop, Northwest.

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