Live Your Best Lives
In 1933, James Hilton's novel "The Vanishing Horizon" depicted a paradise-like pure land on earth "Shangri-La". In order to find this "ideal home" in people's minds, countless explorers, scholars, and even photographers and donkey friends have traveled all over Gansu, Qingzhou, Sichuan, Yunnan, and Tibet, but in the end they cannot determine where the "paradise" in the novel is. More than 80 years later, people are still looking for and asking, where is this "last pure land on earth"? Does it really exist?
I think "Shangri-La" should be there, by no means the author's imagination, but the scene in the novel will not be exactly the same as reality, there must be some elements of artistic processing, if it is completely according to the description in the novel, you will never find the exact same "Shangri-La" as in the novel. Now, most people generally believe that "Shangri-La" refers to the border area of Sichuan, Tibet and Yunnan, that is, the area of Aden in Daocheng, Sichuan and Shangri-La in Diqing, Yunnan. In fact, it doesn't mean much where "Shangri-La" really is, and "Shangri-La" has become more of a symbol, expressing people's yearning for an "ideal world", so it is deeply imprinted in people's hearts. Everyone has everyone's "Shangri-La", and looking for "Shangri-La" is to find the "paradise" in everyone's heart and find everyone's spiritual "pure land on earth".
Gannan, western Sichuan, and northwestern Yunnan have majestic plateaus and majestic snow-capped mountains; the grassland is vast and the forest is magnificent; lakes are like emeralds, rivers are like silver belts; The temple is mysterious and solemn, and the folk customs are kind and honest. All of these and the description of "Shangri-La" in the novel are very appropriate, and taking this line is the best choice to find "Shangri-La".
Due to its location on the plateau, affected by crustal movement and earth plate compression collision, many fault zones have formed in southern Gannan, western Sichuan and northwestern Yunnan, resulting in frequent geological disasters such as earthquakes, landslides, and debris flows. Especially in the rainy season, it is not uncommon for roads to be washed away, landslides, and rockfalls. September and October are past the rainy season, and the risk of geological disasters is low, which is the safest time to go to this area. At the same time, autumn is high and the clouds are light and the sky is clear, which is also the most beautiful season in this area.
On September 24, 2019, my lover and I set off from Beijing and started a self-driving trip to Gannan, western Sichuan, and northwest Yunnan.
Special reminder
about altitude sickness:
Gannan, western Sichuan, and northwestern Yunnan, with an average altitude of about 3,500 meters, preventing and responding to high altitude has become the most critical factor in whether the entire trip can be persisted.
Altitude sickness is actually hypoxia, because the air in the plateau area is relatively thin, and everyone will have a high reaction when they first arrive at the plateau. However, some people react lightly, some people react strongly, generally after a day, half a day, most people will adapt, and some people with strong reactions may not be able to adapt, and serious cases must seek medical attention or immediately withdraw to low altitudes.
I had a high rebellion experience before, the first time, in 2015, in Xinduqiao, the reaction was not strong, and it was fine after waking up after a night's sleep, and it didn't appear again. The second time, in 2016, in Hongyuan, in fact, the altitude is not high, it is only 3,500 meters, but the reaction is very strong, the headache is about to crack, so that it is impossible to lie down at all, let alone sleep, oxygen inhalation and medicine do not work at all, and in the end I really can't stand checking out in the middle of the night and driving back to Chengdu.
With the previous lessons, in fact, I am afraid of the plateau in my heart, although I have always yearned for this route, but I have not been able to make the trip because of the fear of high rebellion. This time I can muster up the courage again, which is actually a challenge, although I have made full preparations in the early stage, I am still not sure that I will be able to survive this level, anyway, I am ready to return at any time. In fact, we basically did not have strong and high reaction symptoms during the entire trip, which is directly related to our full preparation.
Our preparations include starting to drink rhodiola every day two weeks before the trip, while strengthening physical fitness training to avoid colds. In addition, prepare temporary drugs such as plateau an, glucose solution, and salvia drop pills to deal with high reactions. Also, purchased 30 bottles of 1000mi portable oxygen tanks.
On this trip, there were no strong high reaction symptoms, and the whole process was successfully completed, and I have a few points of experience in dealing with high reactions, which I will share with you here. (1): Drinking rhodiola in advance is effective, preferably half a month before traveling. (2): Glucose solution has a significant effect on acute symptoms of high reaction. (3): Inhaling oxygen at any time when you feel uncomfortable or have symptoms of hypoxia such as chest tightness, holding your breath, and struggling to breathe can be very helpful in relieving hypersensitivity symptoms. (4): Pay attention to keeping warm, try to wear more clothes, don't catch a cold, let alone take a bath, especially the accommodation is best heated, you can take oxygen better. (5): Avoid strenuous exercise, be calm, talk less, drink more water, and don't eat too much. (6): The psychology should be strong, high reaction is a normal physical reaction, as long as you are well prepared and deal with it properly, you don't need to be afraid. Of course, if the reaction is strong, it cannot be relieved, and it cannot be carried hard, so you must seek medical attention in time.
About road conditions and safe driving:
This line can be said to be in very good condition, much stronger than in previous years, and the car runs without any problems. There are still two sections of the road that need to be cautious, one is the S313 section from Langmu Temple to Diebu County, which is in poor condition due to road construction. The section is from Shangri-La Town to Benzilan Town, and you need to pay attention to the rockfalls on the mountain.
It is recommended to choose a regular gas station in the county seat or a larger township, and the fuel volume is guaranteed to be no less than one-third of the fuel tank at any time. It should be noted that in many places in Tibetan areas, refueling must check ID cards, driving licenses, and register vehicle information.
The car will also react to the plateau, the performance of the straightest street is that the power becomes weaker, if the load is large, the symptoms will be more obvious, and this should be fully understood while driving.
The topic of safe driving has been mentioned many times in previous travelogues, in addition to doing a good job of inspection and maintenance in advance, preparing reflective fault signs, fire extinguishers, flashlights, spare keys and simple tools, the most important point is to strictly abide by traffic rules, which is the guarantee of safe driving. There are a few reminders that need to be paid special attention to driving in plateau and mountainous areas, first, overtaking is absolutely prohibited in curves. Second, do not follow the car too close, and do not let the car behind you get too close, especially on the uphill and downhill sections, or overtake immediately, or pull over and let the car behind you overtake you, otherwise slow down or speed up to open the distance. Third, be sure to control the speed, be polite to the livestock, and hit the cattle and sheep of the Tibetans, even if your vehicle is fine, it will be more troublesome to compensate.
Itinerary
Day 1 (2019, 9, 24): 7.26, departing from Beijing Fangshan Yidu (odometer clearing). 10.58, arrive at the Hanging Temple in Hunyuan County, Shanxi Province (odometer shows, 241 kilometers). 12.45, go to Yingxian Muta, have lunch on the way, 14.00, Daying County Muta(298 km). 15.24, to Datong city, 16.33, to Datong city, to Yungang Jianguo Hotel (372 km). 18.30, Northern Wei family banquet, dinner.
Day2 (2019,9,25):10.10,——13.15, Datong Park, Yungang Grottoes. 13.30, Fenglin Pavilion, lunch. 14.50-16.00, Huayan Temple, Jiulong Wall.
Day3 (2019, 9, 26): 7.18, depart for Hukou Waterfall on the Yellow River in Shaanxi (odometer display, 414 kilometers), 15.07, arrive at Hukou Waterfall Scenic Area on the Yellow River in Shaanxi, and stay at Yunshang Waterfall Hotel (1067 km). 18.20, dinner in the hotel.
Day4 (2019, 9, 27): 6.50-8.30, Hukou Waterfall. 9.20, depart for the Red Army Long March Scenic Area in Liupan Mountain, Guyuan, Ningxia, 15.16, arrive at the Liupan Mountain Red Army Long March Scenic Area (1620 km), and at 17.20, arrive at Longde County, Ningxia, and stay at Longcheng Hotel (1630 km). 18.10, warm the pot in the old city, and have dinner.
Day5 (2019, 9, 28): 7.58, depart for Labrang Temple, Xiahe County, Gansu Province, 13.40, arrive at Xiahe Jinlun Hotel (2104 km). 15.15-18.20, Labrang Temple. 18.40, dinner at the Nobeseo restaurant on the first floor of the hotel.
Day6 (2019, 9, 29): 8.50-10.10, Zhanfotai, Shwedagon Pagoda. 10.25-11.27, Sanke Wetland, Mulberry Grassland (2114 km). 11.32, in the direction of cooperation, Luqu County, Daier Zong Bridge, Watershed Observation Deck, Gahai Lake, Caibao Mountain Observation Deck, 14.46, enter the border of Sichuan Province, 14.58, arrive at Langmusi Town, and stay at Luqu Secret Langmu Inn (2301 kilometers).
Day7 (2019, 9, 30): 8.28-10.30, Gerdi Temple, Namor Canyon. 10.45, to Diebu County, 12.55, to Zhagana Scenic Area, 13.49, to stay at Zagana Original Ecological Hotel (2397 km). 14.50,——18.45, Zagana Scenic Area, Yeri Village, Dari Village, Daiba Village (2408 kilometers).
Day8 (2019, 10, 1): 8.20, to Ruoerge Flower Lake Scenic Area, 11.36-14.40, Huahu Scenic Area (2526 kilometers). 14.48, towards Tangke Town, 16.20, arrive at Tangke Town, and check in to Tangke Wangfu Hotel (2631 km).
Day9 (2019, 10, 2): 5.30-8.40, the first bay of the Yellow River in Jiuqu. 9.30-16.20, the hotel is closed. 17.00-19.20, the first bay of the Yellow River in Jiuqu. 20.00, hotel dinner.
Day10 (2019, 10, 3): 9.13-12.18, Tangke Town (2688 km), Jiuhong Grassland Scenic Road, Wachetalin, Moon Bay, Hongyuan County Homeland Hotel (2775 km). 16.20-19.45, Hongyuan County, Xiaojun Liver Dinner.
Day11 (2019, 10, 4): 9,25,——15.50, Jiuhong Grassland Scenic Road, Chazhen Liangzi Yangtze River Yellow River Watershed, Oyaotang Flower Sea, Brushing Temple Town, Zhuokeji Tusi Guanzhai, Malkang Jiarong Hotel (2961 km).
Day12 (2019, 10, 5): 9.13-14.17, Songgang Diao Group, Dajinchuan River, Alike Grassland, Changdu Temple, Dadu River, Jinchuan County, Jiaju Tibetan Village Parking Lot (3142 km). 14.25-16.00, A lives in Tibetan village. 16.56, stay at Zangxiangge Hotel in Danba County (3164 km).
Day13 (2019,10,6):8.45-13.05, China Panda Avenue, Yala Snow Mountain, Kangba Eye Observation Deck, Shanka Temple, Bamei Town (3251 km). 13.35-15.20, Moshi Park, Tagong Grassland, Muya Kinta, Tagong Grassland Mandela Hotel (3278 km). 18.10, hotel dinner.
Day14 (2019, 10, 7): 9.38-14.25, Tagong Temple, Xinduqiao Photography Corridor, Xinduqiao Town, Xinduqiao Tibetan Xiangxue Hotel (3333 km). 17.18-19.20, Gongga Snow Mountain Observation Deck. 19.50, hotel dinner.
Day15 (2019, 10, 8): 6.40-8.00, Xinduqiao Town. 9.50-19.20, Gaoer Temple Yakou, Karenbu Village, Yajiang County, Hekou Town, Xianggezong Observation Deck, Scissors Curved Mountain Tunnel, Xiongzongka Observation Deck, Nimagong Sacred Mountain Observation Deck, Kazila Mountain, Kola Township, Litang County (Chinese Rice), Zaga Snow Mountain, Wuliang River Observation Deck, Rabbit Mountain, Haizi Mountain, Shihe Park, Gachong Sacred Mountain, Bangpu Temple, Sangdui Town, Red Grassland, Daocheng White Pagoda, Jinzhu Town (Daocheng County), Daocheng Sunshine Hot Spring Hotel (3712 km). 20.20, hotel dinner.
Day16 (2019, 10, 9): 8.00-10.00, Daocheng County. 10.00-13.00, by the river, Xiongdeng Temple. 13.30-16.40, Doglangzhu, Zunsheng Tallinn, Oluo Village, Rewu Temple, Bogong Mountain, Chitu Valley, Gonggalangjiha Temple, Zhongdui Village, Shangri-La Town, Gongjin Lianri Hotel (3826 km). 18.20-20.30, Shangri-La Town, dinner.
Day17 (2019, 10, 10): 7.30-18.45, Aden Scenic Area. 18.55-20.00, Shangri-La Town, Laozhuang Mushroom King Soup Pot Dinner.
Day18 (2019,10,11):9.06-16.13, Mula Township, Tibetan Township Qiuse (Peninsula Village), River Valley Ranch Observation Deck, Rizhao Shenshan Observation Deck, Dalanggu Ranch Observation Deck, Colorful Forest Observation Deck, Dongwang River, Secon Village, Sechong Bridge, Maowu Tunnel, Dingqu River, Derong Wanda Hotel (4070 kilometers). 17.40-19.10, Deron County, dinner.
Day19 (2019, 10, 12): 8.50-12.20, Dingqu River, Jinsha River, Benzilan Town, Jinsha River Dakuai Bend Scenic Area (4175 kilometers). 12.27-15.46, Dongzhulin Temple, Wunongding Observation Deck, Feilai Temple Observation Deck, Meili Past Inn (4270 km).
Day20 (2019, 10, 13): 6.30-8.20, Feilai Temple Observation Deck, Rizhao Jinshan. 10.20-18.50, Baima Snow Mountain No. 1 Tunnel, Balagzong Scenic Area (Shangri-La Grand Canyon) (4400 km). 19.00-20.30, Manxin Boutique Inn in Dukezong Ancient City (4481 kilometers). 21.00-22.30, Dukezong Ancient City, Aoki Kitchen, dinner.
Day21 (2019, 10, 14): 8.11-9.50, Baiji Temple. 10.00-10.50, the ancient city of Dukezong. 12.15-16.40, Haba Snow Mountain Observation Deck, Tiger Leaping Gorge Scenic Area (4598 km). 16.45-19.00, arrive at Shuanglang and stay at the Ideal Life Inn (4768 km). 19.26-21.06, Shuanglang, Southern Annex, Dinner.
Day22 (2019, 10, 15): 7.20-12.00, Shuanglang. 12.05, depart for Qujing, 17.16, arrive in Qujing, and stay at Qujing Guanfang Hotel (5260 km). 17,45, Yunnan family, dinner.
Day23 (2019,10,16):8,45-10.00, Shengjingguan, the hometown of ancient ginkgo biloba in the world (Panzhou). 10.00-15.30, Huangguoshu Tunnel, Guiyang West, Howard Johnson Hotel Guizhou Tianyi (5642 km). 18.00-19.30, Qianlingshan Park. 20.00, Strange Fan, Dinner.
Day24 (2019,10,17):6.30-12.48, Nanmudu Wujiang Bridge, Zunyi County, Meitan County, Wulong County, Pengshui County, Wujiang Gallery Scenic Area (6157 km), 13.00-15.00, Wujiang Gallery. 15.08-16.18, arrive at Gongtan Ancient Town and stay at the Qianshan Inn (6201 km). 17.00-20.00, Gongtan Ancient Town.
Day25 (2019, 10, 18): 6,50-8.20, Gongtan Ancient Town, 8.50-11.00, the confluence of the Wujiang River and the Apeng River, the thousand-year-old golden silk nanmu group (6224 km). 11.20-19.30, Baomao Expressway, Shanghai-Chongqing Expressway, Fuchang Yangtze River Highway Bridge, Jingzhou Cloud Hotel (6810 km).
Day26 (2019,10,19):8.48-14.40, Erguang Expressway, Han River, Liujiang Yellow River Bridge, Xinxiang Lotus Pond Moonlight Hotel (7406 km). 18.40, Shuwei Yuqu Ge-style braised mutton, dinner.
Day27 (2019,10,20):8.55-14.39, Xinxiang, Henan-Hebei boundary, Zhanghe Bridge, Hebeijing boundary, Zhangfang, Fangshan Yidu (7986 km).
Route
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Beijing Fangshan Yidu - Shanxi Hunyuan Hanging Temple - Yingxian Shakyamuni Pagoda - Datong - Yungang Grottoes - Hukou Waterfall of the Yellow River in Jixian County, Shaanxi Province - Long March Scenic Area of the Red Army in Liupan Mountain, Guyuan, Ningxia - Longde County - Labrang Temple in Xiahe County, Gansu Province - Sanke Grassland - Gahai Lake - Langmusi Town, Sichuan Province - Zhagana, Gannan Diebu County - Huahu in Ruoerge County, Sichuan Province - Tangke Town - The First Bay of the Yellow River in Jiuqu - Hongyuan County - Malkang City - Jinchuan County - Jiaju Tibetan Village - Danba County - China Panda Avenue - Bamei Town - Tagong Grassland - Xinduqiao - Yajiang County - Litang County - Daocheng County - Shangri-La Town (Aden) - Derong County - Yunnan Deqin Benzilan Town - Jinsha River Dakuan Scenic Area - Wunongding - Feilai Temple (Meili Snow Mountain) - Balagzong (Shangri-La Grand Canyon) - Dukezong Ancient City (Shangri-La City) - Tiger Leaping Gorge - Dali Shuanglang Town - Qujing - Guizhou Huangguoshu - Guiyang - Chongqing Pengshui County - Wujiang Gallery - Youyang Gongtan Ancient Town - Jingzhou - Xinxiang - Beijing Fangshan is a crossing.
Daocheng Daocheng
County is located in southwest Sichuan, bordering Jiulong County in the east, Xiangcheng County in the west, Litang County in the north, Muli County in the south, and Diqing Prefecture in Yunnan Province in the southwest. At present, the so-called "Shangri-La" that is generally recognized by most people refers to the area of Daocheng and Diqing Prefecture, so Diqing Prefecture has Shangri-La City (formerly Zhongdian County), and Daocheng County has Shangri-La Town (formerly Riwa Township).
Many people think that Daocheng and Aden are the same place, but this is not the case. Aden is a scenic spot in Shangri-La Town, Daocheng County, which is more than 70 kilometers away from Daocheng County.
From Xinduqiao to Daocheng, and then to Shangri-La Town, first take National Highway 318, and then turn to Provincial Highway 217 and 216, with an altitude of basically between 3,500 meters and 4,500 meters, which can be called a "heavenly road". The sky road is twisting and turning, crossing mountains, rivers, and grasslands, and the scenery is painted all the way. There are several "most beautiful landscape avenues" in China, and I think this can be regarded as one.
After the reconstruction of this section of National Highway 318, several passes have been avoided, such as the Gao'er Temple Pass at an altitude of 4,412 meters and the Scissor Bay Pass at an altitude of 4,781 meters, but they cannot be reached. The road is indeed much easier to walk, but if you can't get up to the pass, the viewing effect may be reduced. This is the eighteen bends of the sky, which feels not as spectacular as it looks at the pass, which may be related to the angle and height.
This is the 18th turn of the sky road in the fall of 2014.
out of the Scissors Bay Mountain Tunnel, which is the Xiong Zongka Observation Deck, with reckless mountains and peaks competing for beauty.
Nimagong Sacred Mountain, 4668 meters above sea level. 
Kazila Mountain, 4718 meters above sea level. At this time, raindrops were floating in the sky, and the cold wind was blowing, and the chill was compelling. The trees on the mountain are gone, replaced by vast grasslands.
Huo Qu rushes down, nourishing the plateau pasture, and Licang is almost here.
Litang is known as the "world's tallest city", and the county seat is 4,014 meters above sea level, making it the highest city in the world. After lunch in Litang County, we turned southbound on Provincial Highway 217.
The field of vision became wider, the mountains were soothing and undulating, and the grassland was boundless, as if it had returned to the Jorge steppe. Later, I learned that this should be the Maoya Prairie, where you can see the Zaga Sacred Mountain.
Wuliang River, also known as Litang River, downstream is called Muli River, a tributary of the Yalong River, nourishing the Maoya grassland.
Next, passing through Rabbit Mountain at an altitude of 4,696 meters, Haizi Mountain at an altitude of 4,500 meters, and Shihe Park, it is a completely different scene in front of you. 
Looking around, it is like coming to the Gobi, full of boulders, and occasionally seeing pieces of water in the distance, like pearls crystal clear, making the barren stone beach immediately come to life. 
The water flow is the elf here, her clarity and gentleness are endless, and no matter how boring the landscape is, it will become vivid.
Road is a beautiful scenery that leads us all the way to the sky. If Shangri-La is heaven, this is the road to heaven.
On the banks of the Sandui River, a 900-year-old ancient temple - Bangpu Temple is built on the mountain, quiet and natural, and a bit mysterious.
Red Grass Beach, it seems that the area of Red Grass is not as large as before.
auspicious clouds of the white pagoda of Daocheng at dusk are shrouded, which is the iconic landscape of Daocheng, and seeing the white pagoda marks the arrival of Daocheng County.
At 7 p.m., arrive at Daocheng County and check into the Sunshine Hot Spring Hotel.
The location of the hotel is a bit remote, but the overall environment is good, and there is floor heating. It is the so-called hot spring is a bit pitted, and it is said that it is good to check in and send the hot spring, but when you arrive at the hot spring, there is not even a waiter, and the water in the pool is not hot at all, so you have to return in disappointment.
Jinzhu Town, where Daocheng County is located, is about 3,700 meters above sea level, and the Rubuchaka hot spring here is very famous, with high water temperature and pure nature, but the conditions are relatively simple, and they are all built by the locals themselves. It should be noted that you must not soak in hot springs for too long, otherwise you will be tired and hypoxic, and the consequences will be serious.
The landscape of Daocheng is relatively scattered, there are three main lines, one is along the way from Litang, and the other is on the way to Aden, There is also a route to the east to Xiudeng Temple.
After breakfast in the morning, we set off from the hotel towards Xiongdeng Temple.
Daocheng County is surrounded by mountains and surrounded by continuous poplar forests, and in the morning of early autumn, the morning fog has not completely dissipated, the shadows of the mountains in the distance are hazy, and the earth is golden.
Pieces of white clouds fall on the river, and the shadow of the tower in the river is faint, and the water ducks are frolicking.
The county seat is built along the river, and with the development of tourism in recent years, it is not what it used to be, fashionable and beautiful, full of modern flavor.
small bridges and flowing water, low clouds and high mountains, here is not inferior to the beauty of Jiangnan, and more rough and majestic than Jiangnan.
houses stand by the river, submerged in the autumn colors. 
Xiongdeng Temple is located on a hillside, and the mountain road leading to the temple has not been completed for a long time, it is flat and winding, and there are basically no cars or people on the road, and it feels like everything here belongs only to us.
In fact, I like this kind of place to play the most, not to mention the cost of tickets, this feeling of blending into nature, quiet and pure, and unrestrained is a pleasure that cannot be bought with money.
Many people ask me, why do you like self-driving trips and fatigue? I would like to say that self-driving travel pursues freedom and self, and this kind of imaginative and unrestrained state of mind is the real fun of self-driving travel. Just imagine such a situation, even if you don't go anywhere, just sit on the side of the road for a day, isn't it very satisfying?
The road up the mountain was very clean, and after a while, Xiongdeng Temple jumped into view.
Overlooking the mountain, the mountain is like a picturesque screen, the village is like a fairyland, the flowing water is winding, and the autumn is full.
Xiongdeng Temple was built on the mountain behind Lengba Village and has a history of more than 570 years. The temple is open to the public for free, and several halls in the temple are closed, and only the sound of chanting can be heard in a row of monks' houses.
There was no way back to the county, but chose a country road on the north bank of the Panhe River, which was very narrow and could only be barely passed by one car, but fortunately, there were almost no cars.
On the riverbank, we found a big stone and sat down, faced the cattle on the grass, took out bread and ham sausages, we came to a picnic by the river, and for a moment we seemed to have regained the feeling of a spring outing when we were children, that is, I felt that the bread now is not as delicious as it was then.
In the autumn colors, I unknowingly came to the Daocheng White Pagoda.
Daocheng White Pagoda, also known as Zunsheng Tallinn, is a park with 119 small towers surrounding the main tower, forming a unique Tallinn.
Daocheng County is surrounded by a large poplar forest, and every autumn, pieces of golden yellow converge into a golden ocean.
At half past 2 p.m., leave Daocheng County and follow Provincial Highway 216 towards Shangri-La Town (Aden), which is also a landscape corridor in Daocheng. 
Rewu Temple on the mountainside is not large, the row of white pagodas in front of the temple is particularly eye-catching, and there is also a Qudeng Temple next to it, the two temples have a long history, although they belong to different sects, but there has never been a dispute. Always get along harmoniously.
After crossing the Powa Mountains, enter the Chitu River Valley, pass through Jiala Village and Zhongdui Village, and reach Shangri-La Town.
Yaden
Yaden Scenic Area is located in Shangri-La Town, Daocheng County, and visitors to the scenic spot must take a special bus to enter the scenic spot at the visitor center about 6 kilometers southwest of Shangri-La Town, and other social vehicles are prohibited from entering. Therefore, Shangri-La Town has actually become a base camp for Aden, and the vast majority of tourists will live in Shangri-La Town, except for a very small number of tourists who choose to live in the scenic spot.
Xiayong Village, where Shangri-La Town is located, is about 2,800 meters above sea level, with relatively complete food, accommodation and various supporting facilities, which is very suitable for living and living, which is also the main reason why the vast majority of tourists choose to live here. In contrast, in the Aden Scenic Area, only Aden Village can stay, not to mention the price and conditions, the altitude of 3,900 meters, it is estimated that many people will not be able to stand it. The advantage of living in a scenic spot is that you can play in the scenic spot in a down-to-earth manner, and no one cares about it for ten and a half days. Living in the town, the ticket can enter and exit the scenic spot three times, but the second and third times you have to buy a ticket. In fact, for ordinary tourists, three days is enough.
This is my second time in Aden, and I have experienced the lack of oxygen on the plateau, but I still choose to live in the town and feel more at ease.
Gongjin Lian Ri Hotel is located on a small street in the center of the town, the parking lot is large enough, it has its own restaurant, and the overall environment, room conditions, and service are quite good.
Arrange it well and visit the town.
The town is purely touristy, and the pedestrians on the street are estimated to be 99% tourists. Compared with the last time, not only is the scale much larger, but all aspects are also very perfect.I remember that the last time I came, there were only a few restaurants in the center of the town, and there were only a few hotels and hotels, as if the staple food was only rice, but now there are all kinds of flavors, and countless hotels and hotels have emerged, and there are many high-grade hotels.
After dinner, rest early, recuperate, and prepare to visit Aden tomorrow.
The newly built scenic spot visitor center is large enough, with four floors in the parking building alone, and when we arrived at 7:50, there were already many cars parked. I booked tickets on China-TravelNote before, 266 yuan per person (including special cars in scenic spots), and the parking fee is 20 yuan per car, and you can enter directly by swiping your ID card.
Take the special bus in the scenic area, along the winding mountain road, climb all the way, and in about an hour and a half, you will arrive at the end of the bus line in Aden Scenic Area, which has reached an altitude of 3,800 meters.
Aden Scenic Area is part of the Aden National Nature Reserve, mainly composed of three snow-capped mountains, the North Peak at an altitude of 6,032 meters - Xian Nai Ri, the South Peak at an altitude of 5,958 meters - Yang Mai Yong, and the East Peak at 5,958 meters - Xia Nuo Dorji, as well as the surrounding rivers, lakes and alpine meadows. It is one of the most complete and primitive alpine natural ecosystems in China. The three snow-capped mountains are not far apart, each rising from the ground, standing on three legs, Tibetan Buddhism is called "Risong Kampot", which means the three main sacred mountains.
To visit the entire scenic spot, it is best to arrange two to three days. On the first day, Zhaguanbeng, Chonggu Temple, Zhuomalatso (Pearl Sea), and Luorong Cattle Farm. The next day, take a battery car directly from Zhaguanbeng to Luorong Cattle Farm, then ride or hike to the Milk Sea, and then return to the Five-Colored Sea. Or go to the five-colored sea alone on the third day. For ordinary tourists, it is a more conventional route to reach Luorong Cattle Farm.
Due to the high altitude of the Milk Sea and the Five-Colored Sea, the distance is long, and it can only be reached by horseback or on foot, which is a test of physical strength, endurance, and resistance to high reactions. For safety, we chose the most conventional route, from Zhaguanbeng to Chonggu Temple, Zhuoma Latso (Pearl Sea), Chonggu Meadow by battery car Daluo Rong Cattle Farm, and then take the battery car back to Zhaguanbeng.
collapsed all the way uphill to Chonggu Temple, at the bottom of the valley, a stream of clear wandering flowers flew.
On the right, above the green pines and cypresses, among the white clouds, the majestic snow-capped mountains are faintly presented, which is the day of the northern peak of the main sacred mountain of the three pillars.
The day of Xiannai became clearer and clearer, the white snow and white clouds and mist blended into one, and the snow-capped mountains were constantly changing. On the mountainside, a temple looms with its spire exposed.
The clear stream slowly came from afar, the sun reflected the outline of the snow-capped mountains of Xiano Dorji, and the white clouds set a layer of edges for the snow-capped mountains.
Go right to Chonggu Meadow and go to Chonggu Temple.
Nestled at the foot of the snow-capped mountains, the Chonggu Temple has a new look after renovation, surrounded by green pines and cypresses, and the shining golden top contrasts with the snow-capped mountains and white clouds.
is said that when Mr. Locke came here, he lived in the temple for three days, through the small windows of the temple, along the gorge, overlooking the quiet and peaceful village of Aden, Hilton's Blue Moon Valley prototype of Shangri-La's was born from this.
Pass through Chonggu Temple and continue up the mountain to Dolmaratso (Pearl Sea). The smoke of the ancient temple rose and slowly spread, combining with the clouds and mist of the immortal day, the immortal became even more immortal. 
The road to Dolmaratso (Pearl Sea) is a wooden plank road staircase, approaching the foot of the snow-capped mountain step by step.
The Dolmara Latso at the foot of the fairy day means fairy lake, also known as the Pearl Sea, at an altitude of 4,100 meters. A long time ago, it was a large lake, but later the embankment burst, and the lake surface became smaller and became the current small lake.
Dolma Latso is like an emerald embedded in the throne of the snow-capped mountains. The white clouds on the water surface and the shadows of the mountains are the same color. Surrounded by colorful forests, it is colorful.
Back in the ancient meadow, it is difficult to find the trace of the immortal sun, the ancient temple is gradually drifting away, and the blue moon valley is seen again.
Chonggu Meadow is the only way to Chonggu Temple, Zhuoma Latso, Luorong Cattle Farm, Milk Sea, and Five-Colored Sea, and the yellow meadow, seven-color forest, blue river, and white clouds and snow-capped mountains are like autumn fairy tales.
Chonggu Meadow to Luorong Cattle Farm is about 6,500 meters, and there is a long tour plank road along the river valley.
Luorong Cattle Farm is nearly 4,200 meters above sea level, which is the end of the battery car, the best location for Guanyang Maiyong and Xiano Dorji, to go to the milk sea, The five-colored sea is going to be hiked or ridden here.
At this time, the blue sky was covered by clouds and mist, raindrops fell from time to time in the air, the cold wind whizzed, and the cold air was compelling, and tourists put on hats and thick clothes. Yang Maiyong was mostly hidden in the clouds, only showing his half-pulled body, as if he looked shy. In the golden grassland, the Gongga Milky Way is clear and blue, winding forward. The tourists' interest has not diminished at all, braving the wind and rain, and not giving up until they see the sacred mountain.
Xiano Dorji seems to be more shy, it seems that the sacred mountain does not show its true face easily, and the closer you get, the more difficult it is to see.
Look at the Xiano Dorji from the last time you came to make up for the shortcomings.
The back of the Sennai Sun can be vaguely seen here.
clouds will eventually dissipate, the sun will shine, and Shambhala will never disappear.
at seven o'clock in the evening, return to Shangri-La Town. Meimei ate a meal of mushroom king soup pot and went back to the hotel to rest. Tomorrow will enter Yunnan.
(End).
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