【Introduction to Balagezong】
Balagezong is located in the northwest of Shangri-La, at the junction of Yunnan, Sichuan and Tibet. It is one of the important scenic spots in the "Three Parallel Rivers" World Natural Heritage Hongshan area. Among them, Gezong Snow Mountain, the highest peak in Shangri-La, is located in Bala Gezong Scenic Area.
Balagezong really emerged in the public eye after an episode of "Long Reader" was broadcast, in which it told the story of Sina Dingzhu who became a seller with debts to build roads for his hometown, which touched countless people.
Bala refers to Bala Village, while Gezong refers to Gezong Snow Mountain. The forest in one can be said to be the trump card scenic spot of Shangri-La.
[Why Balagezong? 】
Everyone should be familiar with Shangri-La, but if you talk about the attractions in Shangri-La, some people may think about it for a while. I personally think that there are three national-level places in Shangri-La that are worth recommending, namely Meili Snow Mountain, Balagezong, and Puda. However, my time allowed me to go to only one place, and I finally chose Balagezong for the following reasons:
1. The beautiful Meili Snow Mountain is very far away from downtown Shangri-La. It takes more than 200 kilometers. I don’t have enough time.
2. In order to protect nature, Pudacuo has closed the two major areas indefinitely. Although a new hiking route has been opened, I feel that there is constant walking there, and everyone in Pudacuo is rotten, so I chose the cost-effective Relatively high Balagezong.
[Where is the high performance-price ratio of Balagezong? 】
1. It integrates a variety of natural landscapes, including snow mountains, canyons, glaciers, rivers, plateau lakes, virgin forests, etc., and the relative scenery is relatively comprehensive;
2. The altitude ranges from more than 2,000 meters to more than 4,000 meters. One mountain has four seasons, and the weather is different for ten miles. If you are lucky, you can experience spring, summer, autumn and winter, 6 climate zones, a variety of vegetation, and a variety of landscapes;
3. There are two ways to play, one-day tour and two-day tour, which can be flexibly adjusted according to the time of your own Shangri-La, giving people a variety of choices;
4. Travel the world with one ticket, there are not many extra charges, there are sightseeing cars in the scenic spot, the transportation in the scenic spot is convenient, and it is easy to play;
5. There are a lot of modern facilities, such as the sky glass plank road, the canyon zipline, etc., which are suitable for young people who are looking for excitement;
6. Strong cultural atmosphere, the thousand-year-old phoenix bodhi tree, the thousand-year-old village of Bala, and the colorful Tibetan folk culture can all be found here, not just pure natural scenery;
7. The current development is only 1/10, the potential of the scenic spot is huge, and there are more and more attractions every year.
【Map of Balagezong】
Because it is a landscape of the Grand Canyon, the scenic spots are all in the Grand Canyon and the Gangqu River. The map looks very complicated, but because Balagezong provides a humanized scenic spot sightseeing car, it is very convenient to go there, and it is super simple to play, basically no need Do a very detailed guide.
[Balagozong play route]
One-day tour route: Millennium Bodhi Tree - Shangri-La Grand Canyon - Tongtian Gorge - Bandan Ram Viewing Platform - Bala Village - high-altitude glass plank road
Two-day essence tour recommended itinerary:
DAY1: Renmayi Road - Millennium Bodhi Tree - Grand Canyon - Tongtian Gorge - Tibetan Song and Dance Performance - Balagezong Tibetan Ecological Hotel
DAY2: Balagezong Tibetan Ecological Hotel - Shambhala Stupa - Glass Plank Road - Bala Village - Return
【Renma Post Road: The Road Out of the Mountain】
The Renma Post Road is located at the entrance of the scenic spot. Before 2008, when there was no access to the Balagezong, the people of Bala Village took this road to get out of the mountain. Of course, there are no railings and chains next to it. Now it is much safer, but it is still somewhat The taste of adventure.
From a distance, the people and horses on the post road are quite adventurous, and the environment when going out of the mountain was so bad.
Along the way up the ramp, the scenery changes accordingly. You can overlook the Tibetan Ecological Hotel and the Gangqu River. Of course, the difficulty also increases. It is not recommended to take the horse post road in rainy days.
Unknown blue flowers along the way can distract attention.
During the period, you will pass through a cave, and the faint light will guide your direction. Through this cave, there will be another village with dark willows and flowers, and you can see a rural scenery. The strong contrast is still eye-catching.
It takes about 1 hour to climb this section of Renmayi Road. Because it is a pure mountain road, older people try to avoid this section, but in general, it is quite interesting.
【Phoenix Bodhi Tree: Magical Buddha's Hand】
Bodhi trees are very common, but this is the first time I have seen such a magical Bodhi tree. First of all, this bodhi tree grows on a cliff at an altitude of more than 2,000 meters. Its main branch is very slender, but its branches and leaves are all over the cliff. It looks like a "single fire can start a prairie fire" from a distance. Like a phoenix spreading its wings, it is very majestic and magnificent, and it also makes people feel emotional, what kind of power makes such a fragile branch grow such lush branches and leaves, and it still stands after thousands of years of ups and downs.
Another even more amazing place is that a bergamot hand grew out of the trunk of this thousand-year-old linden tree, and its five fingers were firmly grasped on the cracks in the rock. In order to protect the bergamot hand, a circle of railings was specially surrounded. Watching from a meter away.
The magic of nature is really everywhere. Because of the bergamot, many people come from thousands of miles to visit and send their hada (blessings), and many people roll money on tree branches to pray for the well-being of their families. The Millennium Bodhi Tree is also located at the entrance of the scenic spot, near the hotel, and can be visited anytime, anywhere.
【Hiking Grand Canyon】
The Balague Sect focuses on the Grand Canyon landscape, and naturally there is a short-distance canyon hiking route. This section is about 2.5 kilometers long, and it is hiking in the cracks of the canyon with peaks of more than 4,000 meters on both sides. Various precious vegetation can be seen.
Of course, you can also see the magical small waterfalls in the mountains and the cows by the river. Their leisurely appearance is really enviable. Because it has been raining before coming here, the river water will be a little yellow, and I also put a picture of clear water when it is not raining. The picture shows you that the water is turquoise and very clean.
It is really not easy to build a wooden plank road in such a steep place. Some places will be narrow when hiking, so be careful not to touch your head. The estimated time for the whole hike is about 40 minutes, and the strength is just right.
At the end, you will feel that the source of running water is so clear, it is a world of difference. The water should flow down from the melting glaciers on the top of the mountain. It is so clear that you can wash your face with water and feel the coolness of the spring water in the mountain. , It is said that it also has the effect of beauty and beauty.
Of course, there is also a bridge across the river for younger sisters and younger brothers to take pictures. With the lush forests behind it, it feels like a tropical rainforest in the mountains.
If you don't want to walk, you can take a yacht down the river and feel the thrill of "a light boat has passed ten thousand mountains". The cost of rafting here needs to be purchased separately, and the online shopping price is 90 yuan.
[Tongtian Gorge: Deep Canyon Gallery]
This section of Tongtian Gorge is also on foot, but it also has a bit of mountain climbing and exploration attributes, as if looking for an outsider in the deep mountains. The scene is very similar to the bridge section in a martial arts novel.
The plank road is attached to the cliff and goes upward slowly. From a distance, it looks like walking in a castle in the air. The deep canyon gallery will make people curious about adventure. What is the end of the road?
Looking up, there seems to be an "eye" in the sky, and I exclaimed instantly, it turns out that we are walking in such a deep and deep canyon crack.
No matter from bottom to top or from top to bottom, the photos taken have a sense of depth, and the finishing touch is nothing more than this clear spring, as if adding a song of poetry to this quiet canyon, revitalizing the canyon, Where there is water, there is life, and Tongtian Gorge is full of vitality. This section of the hiking route is about 1 kilometer. It takes a long way to go back to the top. In some places, you will be a little afraid of heights. Walking on the inside of the plank road can avoid this fear of heights.
【The highest glass plank road in the country】
The process of taking a sightseeing car from Tongtianxia to the glass plank road is quite exciting. The road is full of mountains, and there will be more curves. The altitude soars from more than 2,100 meters to more than 3,300 meters, and the glass path with the highest altitude and the highest vertical height in the country is here here.
Although it is not as thrilling as you imagined, you can take a large picture of the mirror of the sky here. You need to take off your shoes and put on the shoe covers provided by the scenic spot. Because the management is in place, the glass here is very clean. Through the glass Underground cliffs can be seen.
There is also a viewing platform on the glass plank road here, where you can see the Gangqu River, and the Grand Canyon under the light and shadow is very beautiful.
Similarly, the glass plank road to the mirror of the sky also needs to walk 2.5 kilometers (round trip). On the mountain plank road at an altitude of 3300 meters, all the way is full of scenery. In addition, the zipline project across the Grand Canyon has also been opened. I want to Those who challenge themselves can try it.
There are several viewing platforms set up along the plank road, where you can see Gezong Snow Mountain, the highest peak of Shangri-La Temple. The highest peak is 5,545 meters above sea level and is covered by clouds all the year round. The looming feeling is even more wonderful. This sacred mountain is not allowed to be climbed, so no one has climbed to the top so far.
【Millennium Ancient Village Bala Village】
Bala Village is also one of my favorite places. This place has been isolated from the world for more than 1300 years. The Khamba Tibetans lived here a long time ago. It took them 7 days and 7 nights to walk out of the mountains until 2008. , the road was opened to Balagezong, and the landmark of Bala Village on the map was lit up.
Like Pudacuo, it is generally a purely natural landscape, but Balagezong is different. It has a profound historical background, and the unique cultural landscape makes Balagezong more alive. Although most of the village names have been withdrawn. We arrived at the foot of the mountain, but there was still smoke and fire here. We found a small shop, it should be her home. The shop manager is a native of Kham, drank a cup of buttered tea, chatted for a while, and looked out the window. The scenery is in a daze, and time seems to have stopped, passing very slowly.
I suggest to spend more time here in Bala Village. There are many ancient dwellings left over here. You can feel the living place of the Kham people. I also strongly recommend drinking a cup of buttered tea. The sweetness is really delicious, which is good for alleviating high On the contrary, it is also helpful. ,
【Tibetan Culture Expo Center】
If you are interested in Tibetan culture, you must not miss the Tibetan Culture Expo Center near Bala Village. There are many books in it. Seeing the densely packed grids, it really feels like a Buddhist scriptures pavilion.
The way the scriptures are packaged is also amazing. The Tibetan culture is extensive and profound, as mysterious as these scriptures. The superb carving skills, architectural level, medical knowledge and other knowledge are all rich cultural heritages of mankind. The environment here is very quiet, overlooking the distant Bala village, it is also a rare place of meditation.
[Shambhala Pagoda: Two Mountain Pagodas Into One]
This section of the pagoda belongs to the category of the 2-day essence tour, with an altitude of 4050 meters, which is the end of the Panshan Highway. 1-day tour mainly.
Because there are very few tourists, so when you go to the top, you feel that the whole world belongs to you alone. Standing on the plateau grassland at an altitude of more than 4,000 meters, it seems that you can touch the sky with your hands. The pure blue sky and white clouds are surrounded by many holy mountains. The same is probably true of the Mysterious Secret Realm.
The mountain is the pagoda, and the pagoda is the mountain. From a distance, it really looks like a pagoda, and the color of the mountain is also very beautiful. Generally, the mountains are mainly brown, but the pagoda here and the surrounding mountains But it is silvery white, like wearing a snow-white coat, making people feel pure and holy.
More than 5 people in the Shambhala Pagoda can form a group. On the basis of the original fare, add 75 yuan per person. If there are less than 5 people, you can also choose to charter a car. The price is between 500-800 yuan. Special reminder Yes, because of the high altitude, the temperature is very low. You must bring a down jacket, and do not do intense running and jumping exercises. At the same time, do a good job of sun protection. The section of the pagoda is special. You can ask the staff in the scenic spot for the price and other information.
[Tongtian Road in Balagezong]
This is the most thrilling and exciting mountain road I have ever been on so far. I don’t know how many sharp turns there are. The altitude is more than 2,000 meters to more than 4,000 meters. For more than 1 hour, you can see the changes of the scenery along the way. It really goes deep into the belly of the scenic spot, like entering a land without people.
The mountain road leading to the pagoda can only be enjoyed by a two-day essence tour. The most beautiful scenery is really on the road, staring out of the window all the way, and increasing the shutter speed of the SLR, just to capture one after another A haunting picture.
Balagezong Scenic Area does not allow small cars to drive in by themselves. First, the mountain road can only accommodate two small cars driving side by side. If everyone drives, it will inevitably cause congestion in the scenic area. In addition, this mountain road is also very challenging. Not ordinary people can go smoothly opened.
It is estimated that this kind of scenery can only be seen in Tibet. I did not expect to see it all in Shangri-La, and not many people know it. It is simply a secret place on earth.
【Nightlife in Dashan】
I thought the nightlife in the deep mountains would be boring, but I didn’t expect there to be Tibetan song and dance performances. The handsome men and women in Tibetan costumes can sing and dance, as if they have 18 kinds of martial arts. The stage is square, and the audience sits around the stage. It's four weeks old, and it's different from the stage we usually watch. If you like the performance of any little brother or sister, you can also present your own hada to show your love.
There will also be local specialties on the table, highland barley wine and beef consumption. The highland barley wine is served in Tibetan silverware, which is very local. The singing and dancing party is about 100 yuan per person, near the entrance of the scenic spot.
After the song and dance performance, you can also participate in the bonfire party for free. It can be understood as a square dance for young people. It is definitely a good opportunity to meet handsome men and beautiful women. The bonfire party lasts about 20 minutes. It is strongly recommended to join and feel the enthusiasm in the deep mountains. It doesn't matter if you dance. There are Tibetan brothers and sisters leading the dance, so it's easy to learn.
The Gangqu River at night is also very beautiful. The lights will last until 10 o'clock in the evening. After 10 o'clock, most of the lights outside are turned off. There is also a small shop near the hotel, where you can buy some snacks and go back.
[Is it convenient to go to Balagezong? 】
Although Balagezong is an hour and a half drive from the ancient city of Dukezong, the traffic in the ancient city of Balagezong is still very convenient. Every morning at 9:15, there is a special shuttle bus to the entrance of the Balagezong Scenic Area. , The return time in the afternoon is between 17:00 and 17:30. Shangri-La gets dark late, and the lights of the ancient city are only turned on at 8 o'clock, so you can just go back to the ancient city to see the night view.
[How does Balagezong charge? 】
1. Tickets for Balagezong will be different due to one-day tour and two-day tour. The one-day tour is 170 yuan per person (110 tickets + 60 sightseeing cars), which can be purchased online, which is 5 yuan cheaper online.
2. Among them, the Grand Canyon rafting is an additional item, the online shopping price is 90 yuan, and it needs to be booked one day in advance.
3. More than 5 people can form a group for the essence two-day tour. You can pay 75 yuan per person on the basis of the original ticket price. If there are few people, you need to charter a car. The price is between 500-800 yuan. You can consult for details Off-site staff.
[Is there a place to eat in Balagezong? 】
Although it is located deep in the mountains, the food in Balagezong is no worse than that in downtown Shangri-La. There are about three places to eat.
1. Tibetan-style ecological hotel restaurant
This can be said to be a representative of the restaurant in Balagezong. There are tables in the lobby and boxes, which can accommodate 200 people. This is the hotel's breakfast. It is mainly pasta. You can see that there are quite a lot of types. The taste is not bad in Shangri-La. .
Dried yak, Nixi earthen pot chicken, and fine scale fish in the Gangqu River are all delicacies worth trying. You can put a few dishes on it. In addition to local specialties, there are also delicacies from other places, which can satisfy the needs of different people in different regions. Because there are too many dishes, I can’t remember the names of many dishes. As a restaurant in the mountains, it is quite surprising to be able to eat so many kinds of food. Generally speaking, the appearance and taste are good.
2. Bala Village Restaurant
Most day-trip tourists have lunch in Bala Village. Yes, on the mountainside at an altitude of nearly 3,000 meters, a small pot of yak hot pot feast per person is definitely worth a try, including yak meat, Tibetan pig, matsutake, etc. The precious local specialties taste really good.
3. Water Village Restaurant
The restaurant in the Shuizhuang Hotel is also at the entrance of the scenic spot. The restaurant can accommodate more than 120 people at the same time. The ingredients come from farmers in the surrounding villages, and the natural and original ecological food.
[How is the accommodation in Balagezong? 】
1. Balagezong Tibetan Ecological Hotel,
This is the hotel we stayed in. The exterior wall of the hotel is very domineering, as if it was piled up with stones. The interior is decorated according to the Tibetan style, which is very exotic. You can see mountains and rivers from the window of the room, which is very close to nature. The altitude here is lower than that of the ancient city of Dukezong, and it will be more comfortable to sleep at night. It is built with high-star standards and the price is between 400-600 yuan.
2. Water Village Hotel
There are two hotels at the foot of Balagezong Mountain, one is a Tibetan-style ecological hotel, and the other is the Shuizhuang Hotel. The two are very close to each other. The price of this one will be cheaper, between 180-380 yuan, and there will be holidays Adjust accordingly.
3. Shangri-La Balagezong Snow Mountain Bingquan Health Manor
The high-end hotel near Bala Village is more than 2,900 meters above sea level, backed by snow-capped mountains, facing Bala Village, and can enjoy the canyon landscape of sunrise and sunset. The price on weekdays is between 800-2,400 yuan.
【Summarize】
The biggest feeling after visiting Balagezong is that it exceeded expectations. Many people have never thought of it, and what kind of surprises Balagezong will bring to tourists in the future, let us wait and see.