Westbound Sichuan-Tibet Line [Day 11] Yarlung Zangbo, walking among snow-capped mountains and canyons

Continuing from the previous article:

Westbound Sichuan-Tibet Line [Day 10] The fundamental monastery of the Gelug Sect—Gaden Monastery

A very comfortable song, calling out Brother Kun and the others~

After leaving Ganden Monastery and heading to Linzhi, I came to this city again and felt a lot more friendly. Although you can’t see the peach blossoms all over the mountains in spring, you still have to eat stone pot chicken to get rid of the fatigue of the day and replenish your energy~

When I left Linzhi in the morning, I was still a little reluctant to leave. The gorgeous peach blossoms and Namjag Bawa who always refused to show us her face seemed to have become a small knot for us. Maybe the next time we meet will not be too far away.

There are two temples in Bujiu Township in Linzhi, one is called Bujiu Lamaling Temple, and the other is called Bujiu Lakang or Bujiu Seji Lakang. They both belong to Nyingma sect temples (Red Sect). Bujiulakang is right on the roadside and is easy to find. The temple as a whole is not big, but it has a very long history. It has been more than 1,400 years ago and is a building of the same period as Ramoche Temple. Its creation is also somewhat mysterious. It is said that Songtsan Gampo built it to suppress the "Rakshasa Girl's Right Elbow". According to Princess Wencheng's calculations, 12 Laksas were built for the important towns near Tubo. Kangfo Hall and Bujiu Temple are one of them. To this day, the temple still preserves the stone magic lamps enshrined during the Songtsen Gampo period and the footprints of Master Padmasambhava, both of which are now enshrined in the main hall.

The gate of Bujiu Temple, which is surrounded by mountains and rivers, looks very gorgeous.

The exquisitely carved door knocker with double dragon heads will make people's eyes dazzle~

As soon as you step into the door, you will see a semi-underground lighting room, where specialized people are responsible for lighting and other related work.

The large and small butter lamps flickering on and off secretly convey the expectations of many Tibetan compatriots for life and the future.

The appearance of the main hall looks relatively simple.

The murals on the wall are very beautiful▽

Main entrance of the main hall▽

The sheep's head on the prayer wheel is very decorative. Is it considered a totem?

Nearby residents come here every morning and evening to pray. If you have enough time, you can stay here quietly for a while, watching the wisps of green smoke drifting away, and the shambling old man shaking the prayer wheel slowly but firmly turning the prayer over and over again. The murmurs were prayers they had repeated a thousand times.

Looking back at Linzhi in the distance▽

The Sejila Pass is always shrouded in clouds and mist, and the Shy Girl Peak (Nangagbarwa) is also hiding in the clouds and mist without giving any face, so it is very important to choose the time when traveling in Tibetan areas. Unfortunately, there are no such long holidays in spring and winter, so you can only go on your own Imagine~

Let’s commemorate this big stone monument. It is said that it has been demolished and will not be seen again in the future. Mark it~

I came to Lulang for the first time 5 days ago. Because it was rainy and the dark clouds never dispersed, the scenery of Lulang Scenic Area, known as Little Switzerland, cannot be said to be amazing. But I estimated that the effect on a sunny day would be good, so I prayed that we would be able to see another scene under the blue sky and white clouds when we returned and passed through again. But I didn't expect it to be covered with dark clouds again. Occasionally, a faint light shines through the thick clouds onto the forest sea, but it is just an "accidental flash of Buddha's light" and fleeting.

The newly renovated Lulang town has a large area of ​​Tibetan-style brand hotels, which has a strong commercial atmosphere and has lost a bit of its aura. Regarding Lulang and Linzhi, you can also check out the itinerary for the fifth day: Westbound Sichuan-Tibet Line [Day5] In the snowy area where peach blossoms bloom (Part 2)

Lulanglinhai▽

Viewing platform

We didn't buy a package ticket for the scenic spot. We had limited time, so we only chose the viewing platform. The ticket is 30/person, and we can overlook the forest sea and the villages at the foot of the mountain.

Plank roads and platforms built on the hillside▽

A small village filled with smoke▽

Let’s take a group photo and have some fun~▽

Feel the panoramic view~▽

The air in the mountains is really good. The spruce and pine trees are covered with usnea. This plant can only grow well in places without pollution, so it is also an appraiser of the air~

The charging standard of Lulang Scenic Area~▽

Tashigang Village means an auspicious place. It is said that the name of Tashigang is related to Princess Wencheng. Originally there were only a few villagers here. When Princess Wencheng passed by this place, she even looked at the sky and marveled that this was an auspicious place, so Tashigang was built. The name thus became the name of the village.

Today's village has become much more prosperous. It is a paradise surrounded by forests and snow-capped mountains, which is very comfortable.

In addition to the beautiful scenery, don’t forget to pay attention to the speed limit signs. Strictly following the speed limits and designated times is the best way to go.

Walking on this section of National Highway 318 is actually walking through the Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon, with cliffs on one side and the rushing Yarlung Zangbo River on the other. Of course, there is also the beauty of being surrounded by clouds and mist, which is full of fairy spirit.

Brahmaputra rushes forward▽

Walking back to Tianxian again, I saw the abandoned old bridge standing there quietly, full of traces of time.

Let’s take another photo of the semi-abandoned old road of Pailong Tianxian. The further in we go, the harder it becomes. Let’s just take photos for memory~ You can refer to previous articles for this part of Tongmai Tianxuan and Pailong Tianxian:

Westbound Sichuan-Tibet Line [Day5] Natural dangers on National Highway 318 (Part 1)

The bridgehead of the abandoned old bridge▽

The Paolonggou Bridge solves the natural dangers of Tongmai▽

Handsome Qiaotou▽

Speed ​​limit signs everywhere▽

The sky tends to clear up in the evening▽

Bomi has arrived~ This is also a very comfortable small county▽

The square in the city center▽

On the way from Bomi to Ranwuzhen, I saw the sign of Langqiu Glacier, so I wanted to find out.

The hand-drawn version of the guide is still cool▽

Across the layers of mountains, you can vaguely see the silhouette of Langqiu Glacier.

The glacier looks cool from a distance▽

But, Langqiu Glacier is building roads and should be developed into a scenic spot, so the road into the glacier is very difficult. When I was hesitating, I saw a man driving an off-road car coming back from a potholed dirt road, so he stepped forward to ask. Knowing that we would have to walk a long way to see the glacier, and my eldest brother took one look at our car and did not recommend that we go there. As the saying goes, listen to advice and eat enough, so we decisively turned around and returned to the national highway.

It was getting late at this time, and the snow-capped mountains could be vaguely seen in the mountains and forests. Unfortunately, the clouds always covered the most critical parts, leaving little room for reverie. I can only take photos in the hazy state.

It’s nice to take pictures of the scenery along the way before it gets dark▽

From here, the gravel along the 318 National Highway began to increase, and soon it started to rain. There were almost no vehicles on the dark national highway. The night became darker and darker, and the rain became heavier and heavier, disrupting our stay. plan, looking at the falling rocks on the side, my heart started to tighten. At 8 o'clock in the evening, I just passed the Midui Glacier and looked at the continuous mountain road behind me. I decided not to rush on the rainy night tonight and stayed nearby in Ranwuzhen. The main reason why I have never considered Ranwuzhen as a place to stay before is the high altitude. The town is not big and the altitude is close to 4000. It is a challenge for the driver Jiang who is very sensitive to high-reflection. After all, fatigue will amplify high-reflection.

But compared with driving safety, high-reflectivity seems to be acceptable, so we found a temporary hotel in Ranwuzhen and stayed there. Fortunately, we made this decision. It rained very hard tonight, and it rained all night. This section of the road is prone to landslides and loose rock mass. It would be very dangerous if it rained so hard all night. Therefore, I would like to remind my friends that when encountering mountain roads on rainy days, the risk factor will increase several times. Driving away from these sections quickly is the correct answer.

In the next issue, we will show you the Nujiang Bridge that suddenly became popular and the permanently solidified monument. Of course, 72guai and Dema Snow Mountain Pass are also full of surprises.

Then we’ll see you next time~