Shangri-La blooming into autumn

Depart from Zuogong County early in the morning and head towards the plateau in the morning light. During this season, the herdsmen have all moved away, leaving only the withered and quiet pastures. A group of people rushed all the way to the top of Dongda Mountain. The temperature was below zero at an altitude of more than 5,100 degrees. Their heads were buzzing with cold, and the prayer flags were flipping wantonly in the strong wind. The team leader warned that there would be marmots in the mountains and prepared biscuits, but he didn't see where they were. He finally concluded that the temperature was too low and the marmots hadn't started clocking yet...

I need to complain here. The leader is very stubborn and insists on playing his own music to refresh his mind. Because there is no network, he can only listen to the cache, so each song of "Sparrow" and "Alive" has been played more than 10 times. Song cycle... Until now, when I hear "Sparrow", I feel like I am at the top of Dongda Mountain at 5130 meters ...

Thank you @callalily for taking the beautiful photos of me

After crossing the mountain, the sun was shining brightly, and the body temperature began to slowly rise. There are no yaks in the quiet pasture, just rows of neat telephone poles. The scene looks spectacular. Tashi was driving his stubborn calf on the mountainside. The water sprayed from the water pipes on the roadside turned into ice flowers. The small scenery along the G318 in the early morning was enough to attract my lens .

Since I had to rush to Meili Snow Mountain National Park (338km) in the afternoon, I drove all the way and tried my best to capture photos on the road. However, my driving skills were good enough and I still left time for me to get out of the car and take photos. I was very grateful.

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Climb Jueba Mountain and cross the Lancang River to reach Rumei Town. After a short rest, we continue to wind up the mountain and arrive at Mangkang Lawu Mountain at about 11 noon. The Tashis are grazing in the sun, with cool hairstyles and styles.

The little brother rushed all the way to the top of the mountain with great interest. It is estimated that only at this time can he truly appreciate the advantages of hardcore off-roading. The other friends rushed forward not to be outdone. Finally I had time to take a beautiful picture of my tour leader.

After climbing the mountain, the little brother continued on the road with a team of people, passing through Mangkang County, officially ending the G318 journey, and began to turn to the G214 Yunnan direction. From here, the journey enters the middle area between Lancang River and Jinsha River.

G214: Xining-Jinghong Highway, referred to as "Xijing Line", has a total length of 3,256 kilometers, spanning Qinghai, Tibet, Yunnan, and is close to Sichuan. The Qinghai section is the Xining-Yushu highway built in 1954 along the historical "Tang and Fandom Road" route. The Tibet-Yunnan section is the Yunnan-Tibet Highway completed in 1976 along the historical "Tea-Horse Road" route. It was officially recognized in 1988. Named National Highway 214. The advantage of National Highway 214 that distinguishes it from other national highways is that the entire road presents rare biodiversity, geological diversity, landscape diversity, rich nature, history and culture, and unique religious and ethnic minority customs. It is the "Greater Shangri-La" area that people dream of.

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After driving about 60 kilometers, we arrived at the Hongla Mountain Pass, the last pass in Tibet on the Yunnan-Tibet itinerary. The weather was sunny and the Gatuo Snow Mountain in the distance had a clear outline and continuous peaks, making it magnificent. The wind at the top of the mountain was so strong that it almost blew my hat away. I clicked my photo and quickly got back into the car to head to the next stop. The scenery down the mountain was so shocking that it took my breath away.

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After the picture-scroll-like descent down the mountain, the Lancang River returned to our sight. The muddy yellow river was rushing endlessly, red mountains stood on both sides, colorful shrubs dotted the hillside, and G214 was winding on one side of the cliff.

At about 2:30, the team finally arrived at Mangkang Yanjing Town. We followed the team leader to taste the delicacy recommended by "A Bite of China" - Yanjing Jiajia Noodles. Maybe the journey today was quite far, so lunch time was postponed for a long time. , the teammates performed very well, working bowl after bowl, but the best result of our team was far less than the record of 147 on the small blackboard. But I only tasted one bowl, which was ridiculous, and my fighting power was extremely weak (probably because I was hungry)

Yanjing is the first town after National Highway 214 enters Tibet from Yunnan. Jiajia noodles are like the business card of this town, representing the characteristics of this town. The enthusiastic Tashi and the hospitable Dolma add bowls of noodles to the guests amidst the Tibetan dance music. The atmosphere is pleasant and the guests' appetites are greatly increased. Perhaps this is the essence of Jiajia noodles. In addition to tasting Jiajia noodles when we came to Yanjing, another activity was to watch the ancient method of salt production. Due to time issues, we were not able to go down to the shore to see it up close. We just looked at the ancient salt fields from the river bank, but I took advantage of everyone to compete in eating noodles. I ran to the top of the building and took a look at the whole town.

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After having enough wine and food, we continue to the most sacred scenic spot today - Meili Snow Mountain. Not long after leaving Yanjing, we saw a road sign, which meant that from here on we would officially leave Tibet and return to Yunnan. After entering the territory of Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, we began to walk through the canyon along the Lancang River.

Under the super speed of the leader, we finally arrived at Meili Snow Mountain before the sun set. We chose a viewing platform where we can see the panoramic view of Meili up close. The location is very good. Although it was backlit, it was the first time I saw the Meili Snow Mountain up close. I was so excited. The weather was great that day, and the Kawaborg Peak showed its majesty without any obstruction, exuding infinite charm.

As the sun went down, I returned to the hotel with unfinished content. The team leader specially arranged Dali Halal food to reward all the teammates who worked hard today. One dish that remains fresh in my memory is beef jerky, which can be understood as stir-fried beef jerky. The taste is still very good, chewy, spicy and delicious. I really want to pack a plate of

for Teacher Ma.

After dinner, we returned to the hotel and immediately rushed to the roof, unwilling to give up any opportunity to capture the Meili Snow Mountain. Unexpectedly, the white snow-capped mountains and glaciers are set against the dark blue night sky. The stars are dotted, the lines are clear, and the majestic momentum is exuded in the coldness. You can still see such a view before going to bed, so you can sleep without regrets.

In order to take photos of Jinshan Mountain in the sun, I followed Emily and her husband to a private viewing platform with a better view early in the morning to wait for the sunrise. When the sky started to turn blue, there was a patch of sky on the top of Kawaborg. Surrounded by a cloud of wings, it turns, rolls, and rises but never dissipates, which is very naughty. Looking back at the morning glow, the colors are rich, it seems that the sunshine is coming. Quickly set up the device, turn on the delay mode, and wait for the sacred moment to arrive

As the sun rises, the sunlight penetrates the clouds and quickly shines on the Meili peaks. In just ten seconds, Kawaboge Peak, Mencimu Peak, Jiwa Ren'an Peak... instantly turned golden. This sense of amazement vividly displays the vitality and atmosphere of Meili Thirteen Peaks.

Meili Snow Mountain is located in the middle section of the Hengduan Mountains about 10 kilometers northeast of Deqin County, Yunnan Province, between the Nu River and the Lancang River. Meili Snow Mountain, also known as Prince Snow Mountain, is the most spectacular snow mountain group in Yunnan Province. There are 13 peaks with an average altitude of more than 6,000 meters, known as the "Thirteen Peaks of Prince". It is also the holy land of Yongzhong Bon religion and is known as the four sacred mountains of Tibetan Buddhism together with Mount Kailash in Tibet, Mount Animaqing in Qinghai and Gaduo Juewo in Qinghai.

Kawagebo Peak : is the highest among the Meili Snow Mountains, with an altitude of 6,740 meters, and is the highest peak in Yunnan. Kawagebo Peak is a holy pilgrimage site for Tibetan Buddhism and ranks first among the eight sacred mountains in Tibetan areas.

Mianzimu Peak (Goddess Peak) : Located on the south side of Kawagebo Peak, it is graceful and graceful. It is said to be the concubine of Kawagbo Mountain God. The peak altitude is as high as 6054.6 meters, covering an area of 30 square kilometers. The snow never melts all year round. Menzimu means "sea goddess" in Tibetan, and it is said that she is Kawagbo's wife.

Jiva Ren'an (Gava Ren'an) : means "Crown of the Five Buddhas" in Tibetan, and is called "Headless Devil Peak" in Tibet. Therefore, the mountain has five flat and sharp snow peaks arranged side by side, which resemble the five Buddha crowns worn by Bodhisattva, hence its name. It is located on the north side of Miancimu Peak and connected to it. It is 5470.5 meters above sea level, covers an area of about 10 square kilometers, and is covered with snow all year round.

"Thirteen Peaks of Prince", with majestic peaks and beautiful mountains, constitutes a long and lasting magnificent picture of the Yunnan-Tibet border area in the southwest corner of the motherland.

After the sun fully rises, Meili Snow Mountain, dressed in silver, is displayed magnificently under the pure blue sky. The strong visual impact fills my heart. This is a shock that everyone who loves nature and indulges in the mountains cannot refuse. Everyone who has experienced this process personally will understand during that long wait why Meili is called "the most beautiful snow mountain in the world".

After leaving Meili Snow Mountain, I still felt a little reluctant to leave. The little brother reminded me that there is a White Horse Snow Mountain ahead, and my little heart was excited again. Because the mountain tunnel of Baima Snow Mountain has been connected, I was unable to cross the pass to experience the beautiful scenery of Baima Snow Mountain. Although it can be opened to traffic, because the ventilation facilities have just been opened and are not yet complete, the tunnel is full of dust and humming with almost no visibility... At this time, our proud car window cannot be raised because the high-reflector is stuck in the middle. Okay, I was very scheming to choose this time to go high. In order not to get choked, I could only find a map to cover the car window... I just ran through a few kilometers of completely gray tunnel. The moment I came out of the tunnel, the car window stopped being high-reflective and went up on its own... What? ghost! ! !

I was just about to think about this crappy car window, but the stunning scenery on both sides of the highway didn’t give me a chance to think about it, so I could only seize every moment to take pictures. The yellow pine forest and the White Horse Snow Mountain disappearing and appearing in the clouds and mist are like a fairy tale world.

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Baima Snow Mountain, also known as Baimang Snow Mountain, is located in Deqin and Weixi counties of Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in the northwest of Yunnan Province. Its main peak is Zalaqueni Peak, with an altitude of 5640m. The landforms nearby are very complex, and there are huge differences with the landforms in other areas. The terrain of the area is high in the north and low in the south. It is located in the transitional contact zone from the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau to the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau. The natural geographical environment and biological resources of the reserve are very rich. The transition colors are very noticeable.

After crossing the Baima Snow Mountain, everyone started shouting to go to the mother-in-law's house for dinner. I don't know what the situation sounded like quite interesting. After bypassing several bridges, I finally arrived at my mother-in-law's house. It turned out that my mother-in-law's house buys Tibetan stone pot chicken from a small shop. I don't know the specific allusion, but just follow the food.

After finishing the chicken soup, I was about to say goodbye to my roommate, hugging each other reluctantly and cherishing each other. Unconsciously, the journey has come to an end, and we will embark on the return journey after saying goodbye to our roommates. The return trip was full of Mid-Autumn spirit, crossing the Napa Sea and entering the core area of Shangri-La. Seeing the iconic White Pagoda, my mind jumped back to my trip to Shangri-La in the autumn two years ago.

Pudacuo - Pudacuo is the Tibetan transliteration of Bitahai. It means that all sentient beings can reach the other side of happiness and enter paradise. And this paradise is like a bright sapphire embedded in the mountains of the northwest Yunnan Plateau.

In addition to the beautiful lakes and mountains of Pudacuo, the little squirrels also provide enough memory points. The little squirrels here ring the bell all year round, so they never refuse the call of humans and boldly and flexibly ask for food.

Tiger Leaping Gorge - The turbulent Jinsha River breaks through the pinch of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and Haba Snow Mountain. It roars and hits the towering cliffs at the narrowest part of the canyon, setting off huge waves and erupting with terrifying power.

Dukezong Ancient City - Dukezong is a Tibetan pronunciation, meaning "moonlight city" and "castle built on stone". It was built by the Tubo Dynasty in the Tang Dynasty. The ancient city of Dukezong is built on the mountain. It is an important town on the Ancient Tea Horse Road and the first stop for the caravan after entering Tibet. It houses the largest and most complete Tibetan residential complex in the world. In "Lost Horizon", he once described the ancient city of Dukezong like this: "I had a dream last night, distant and ancient. I dreamed of solemn ancestral halls, devout monks, simple villagers, I dreamed of ancient villages with bright lights among thousands of mountains and snow, I dreamed of Caravans from afar are being groomed here, their horses’ hooves are crisp and their bells are ringing softly.”

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To escape from the memory, I parked the car at the Xiaozhongdian meadow for the team to rest. The wolfsbane flowers in November have turned into wolfsbane grass, and the red leaves are particularly conspicuous on the meadow. The cow brother grazing quietly and the second senior brother running made the whole pasture look much more lively. But the most eye-catching thing may be the proud and upright dung (struggle) mushroom.

After resting, the group headed to the last overnight stop - Shaxi Ancient Town in Dali. On the way, raindrops began to float in the sky again. The same area and the same weather came and went. The so-called echo from the beginning to the end may be nothing more than this. Some things always happen suddenly, such as brake failure...

I have never thought about what it would be like to be on an awkward road. This trip can be regarded as a personal experience. From changing cars due to engine failure, to high windows reflecting dust, to brake failure and breaking down on the side of the road, except for the crater in Duang Duang Duang The road has a profound impact on people, and brake failure may be the most exciting experience. Considering safety issues, we changed cars again. The original plan of dusk in the ancient town and sunset over the ancient bridge turned into beautiful wishes and could only be changed to a night tour of the ancient town.

Shaxi Ancient Town is located in the southeast of Jianchuan County, Dali Prefecture, with a terrain high in the north and low in the south. The tributaries of the Heilongjiang River meander through the center of the dam and flow slowly south. Bai villages are scattered along the river bank, and the unique geographical advantages have made Jianchuan a "land of plenty". Shaxi Ancient Town can be regarded as a real ancient town. It has not been over-developed and still retains its original simplicity. She nestled deep in the mountains, not pleasing anyone, but just writing her own chapter in the long river of time.

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I left my luggage behind and the sky had darkened. I wandered on the old stone road in the town, looking up at the blue tiles and white walls, slowly walking past the stage, the ancient temple... there were no noisy crowds, everything seemed so quiet, and I could calmly savor the memories of the years. After leaving traces of rain, passing through the ancient village gate, a long and narrow lane came leisurely. After walking a few steps, a heavy rain poured down, and the temperature dropped a lot. My thoughts were interrupted by the coolness, so I had to go back to the inn to seek warmth. Shaxi The trip to the ancient town ended with a little regret...

I woke up early in the morning and had a bowl of hot rice noodles at a roadside shop before leaving this mountain town. The night was too dark to see her face clearly, and the morning glow had not yet come out. I still couldn’t see her clearly. I came to Shaxi Ancient Town to leave memories for me. A lyric suddenly came to mind: "There is still Dali in Yunnan that retains memories, so it makes sense..." Well, I'll explore it again when I have the chance.

Climbing over mountains and ridges, seeing the most beautiful scenery, taking the worst roads... This wonderful trip to Bingchacha in Yunnan and Tibet has come to a complete end. I reluctantly left and looked forward to meeting more excitingly next time.

Shangri-La blooming into autumn

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