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The three-week self-driving trip to Yunnan during the Spring Festival in 18 and 19 years is a good memory, and then due to the impact of the epidemic and work, I haven't driven to "wine and distance" for three years.
My son is 17 years old and doesn't like to go out with my parents-in-law, but fortunately, his best elementary school classmates Cai Cai's family (4 people) are planning to go to Yunnan for self-driving. Later, in order to keep up with our drive (Dali next day), they deliberately set off a day early.
Preparation: Because it is already very familiar, and if you go in the summer, the luggage is even simpler, but you still need to bring an extra box of clothes (mainly because you are greedy, bring clothes for various occasions, in fact, you can change them when you go, it is highly recommended to bring less). The day before departure, I went to change the engine oil, brought a gas stove, doll noodles, and two pounds each of liquor and foreign wine.
luggage from the spring of '18 and '19 and the summer of '23 is getting smaller. On
August 4 (Friday), work was open. Departing at one o'clock at noon, checking into the Wyndham Baise Resort after nine o'clock (recommended), going out for the second night and going back to bed.
On the 5th, we set off at half past five (Baise has a very strict speed test, fortunately, the bottom is good, there is no penalty for exceeding 10%), the two families met at the service area in Kunming at noon, very happy, and took a group photo first. I arrived at the south gate of Dali Ancient City at a little after four o'clock, there are fewer people here, and parking is convenient. Immediately go get a mushroom chicken pot, treat your stomach first, and start drinking (there's a female driver, you can have a drink and drink)! That's how I like to visit the ancient city, and before dark, I stayed at the Dali Lanshe Seaview Inn by Erhai Lake (poor service, not recommended).
first wave of dog food
The two in-laws had a romantic encounter by Erhai Lake
On the 6th, rain, the two in-laws stayed at the inn rice noodles, followed by Danzhai to visit Erhai Lake, and the newly renovated trail added a lot of color to Erhai Lake. It gets dark late in Yunnan, and with the well-arranged itinerary, the children can basically sleep until they wake up naturally every day, so we set off at 11 o'clock to the Shangri-La Mountain Beauty Inn in Tiger Leaping Gorge, and the journey officially began.
Get off the highway, cross the Songyuan Bridge, and have lunch at the Yaomei Fresh Fish Restaurant on the side of the Westview Line. When I arrived at the Tiger Leaping Gorge Bridge (Tencent Maps, AutoNavi did not show the bridge name), I was told that the scenic spot was closed due to heavy rain and water in recent times, and I was not allowed to cross the bridge (then searched online, it turned out to be closed at 10:30, no wonder there was no traffic jam). We continued forward, crossed the bridge, stopped to call the innkeeper, and she said we could go in. After passing through three security guards, they said they would let them go to Shanmei or talk directly to the inn, and they didn't even charge us for the scenic spot tickets (we didn't enter the scenic spot twice, but in 19 years, we had to pay for passing by normally).
In front of the inn, there is a section 2.4 kilometers long with a drop of 350 meters (results vary depending on the software) with more than a dozen steep S bends and cement paving.Fortunately, the car is competitive, grasps it handily, does not frustrate at all, and passes corners with one hand, just like a playground show (the co-driver keeps an eye on the oncoming cars), which is very attractive. The inn has its own parking lot for six or seven cars.
"Amusement Project" in front of the Shanmei Inn
Stay, take advantage of the light rain, retrograde the high route road for about 1 kilometer as planned, and turn back when you reach the "ice powder" as a warm-up. After the rain, the jade dragon and Haba, with smoke and beauty, the whole team began to be enthusiastic and KEEP stayed on the journey for more than 10 days.
Opposite are the Fork Point Manor, the Tea Horse Inn, and the Sammy Inn
Rain, mud, heavy water, be careful
Buy one get one free dog food
fragrance of durian wafts in
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landlord
chose Shanmei just for hiking, the conditions are limited, and the requirements are not too high. Dinner and breakfast are served at the inn, with plenty of hot water. In the middle of the night the first day, the whole village lost power due to the line problem, and it was repaired before dark the next day, so the impact was not significant, fortunately we had a gas stove and enough power banks.
On the 7th, I started hiking on the high road at 11 o'clock, the weather was very cooperative, cloudy, about 20 degrees. Halfway through, a herd of cows blocked the way, and the two bulls were fighting for favor. In this situation, no strategy has been seen, and everyone has no idea, just waiting. Fortunately, the cattle owner was experienced enough to see that we had not reached the mountain pass in front of us for so long, so he took the initiative to come over to relieve the siege.
This cup of tea, I would like to ask you how to top
Guanyin Waterfall (not so sure it's the name, is there a sure answer for the donkey).
Around one o'clock, we arrived at HALF WAY to eat (inexpensive, tasted bleak), posed for "refreshing your balcony", and "helped" the world's first toilet. Continue to set off, under the sun, the scenery along the road is very beautiful and colorful. To Guanyin Waterfall (shown by the photo proprietress who said it is Guanyin Waterfall.) The section of road before the waterfall is the narrowest and most dangerous), because the water is heavy and rushes to the left side of the path, and the gravel slope in front of the waterfall is dangerous (there should be a small landslide), so we turn back. Back at the Halfway Inn, we had beer and coffee at the balcony bar. The store provided the rental car driver's phone number and called for two cars (150 units) to take us back to Yamamei. This hike is actually less than 10 kilometers, it's basically a flat road, not too difficult, you can walk with a bottle of water.
The dinner at the inn was very well cooked, not expensive, everyone got along sincerely and harmoniously, thank you very much to the inn. This inn actually has a balcony with a nice view, but it doesn't have an umbrella.
Shanmei's signature yellow stuffy chicken, positive!
On the 8th, after breakfast, we set off from Teacher Zhang's inn and hiked its canyon route (15 people. There are three lines that can fall to the bottom of the valley, the other two are the "ladder line" and the "first-line antenna line"), take pictures of the big stones in the river at the bottom of the valley, the water volume in the scenic spot is very turbulent, and the drone comes in handy at the right time.
Teacher Zhang's line was a big rock at the bottom of the valley, and after more than ten days, this stone powder road was washed away.
There is a small suspension bridge at the bottom of the valley that connects to the "ladder line", which used to charge additional money. Tell us that we are left over there and their suspension bridge will return the same way, so it is only charged five yuan, and cross its suspension bridge to Jiangzhong Dashi and charge another 10 yuan (I passed the Spring Festival once in 19, the water volume is not as big as this time, I highly recommend it, my son didn't dare to walk that year, this time it's different).On the way back, climb the 168-level warrior ladder up (10 yuan, the proprietress of the ladder turned out to be the driver who picked us up halfway back to Shanmei yesterday), the ladder is very steep, and the physical strength in the back section is poor, and the young people stayed behind to fight, and they have disappeared, but fortunately, the two parents-in-law encouraged each other, climbed slowly, and came up together. This hike at the bottom of the valley takes about 5 hours (including a lot of photo time), and the horizontal distance is small, but the drop is quite large, and it is close to the limit of one's physical fitness.
suspension bridge that divides the two lines
"Ladder Line" Valley Bottom Suspension Bridge (2019)
"Ladder Line" Valley Bottom Suspension Bridge (2023).
"ladder line" (2019).
"Teacher Zhang's line" ladder
High Road and Canyon Hiking Route Map (photo taken from Mr. Zhang's inn).
At about five o'clock, we returned to Teacher Zhang's inn for "lunch", and then set off for Haba Village, deliberately going to the Lower Tiger Leaping Gorge that used to be able to transition to Dagu Township, and now the new "Jinsha River Bridge" has been built, we drove to the other side, and the drone started to take pictures, as if we thought it was 318 (later we really went!). Then he deliberately drove back down the Tiger Leaping Tunnel to the inn. The East Ring Road has been renovated and opened well in the past few years due to the epidemic, and I arrived at the "Shangri-La Haba Mid-Levels Inn" before dark. Prepare for the fourth stop of Haba camping.
From Teacher Zhang's Inn, do not enter the tunnel, keep right, and go to Jinsha River Bridge for 6 kilometers to pass through Dagu Township
Youth is invincible
On Haba Road, the rainbow inn on the East Ring Road
ismainly managed by the proprietress and the big brother of Lausanne is in charge of the Vanchendra Wild Luxury Camp. The proprietress communicated with me in advance and arranged the number and time of dinner, and as soon as we arrived at the inn, the food could be served, with both colors and flavors. The courtyard of the inn is very large, and you can smell the fragrant braised beef brisket at night (breakfast in the morning), listen to singing and tea, and watch the proprietress seriously teach lessons with the guests who will climb Haba Snow Mountain tomorrow.
On the morning of the 9th, I finally met the busy brother Lausanne, who had learned about the camp and felt good, so I decided to check in at noon. The drive from the inn to the camp is 9.5 kilometers, a very narrow winding road, and the last section is a gravel road, so you have to drive slowly, and it takes nine minutes to reach the campsite. The camp is halfway up the mountain, with alpine meadows and beautiful terrain. After checking in, a resolute kid at the camp was very close to us and took the initiative to take us to pick porcini mushrooms, accompanied by an "expert" who helped us find fist-sized ones. For the first time, everyone was doing "little girls." Big brother said it's Torch Festival, camp slaughtering sheep, lamb pot, great. In the evening, camp was set up with bonfires and fireworks, and everyone was excited again, and the two children showed off their electronics skills. If you check in early, you will have time to ride to the alpine pastures and lakes.
we collected porcini mushrooms
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fist-sized porcini mushroom
No. 10 rained in the middle of the night, and it didn't stop until morning, then the clouds dispersed, and the camp looked like a fairyland , worth the ticket price, and see the summit of Haba Snow Mountain.
Depart at 10 o'clock, take the East Ring Road, and see the weather clearing on the way, so stop by Lujia to swim in Baishuitai, and then go to Pudacuo National Park. When I arrived at Shangri-La, I asked my son to search online and recommended this "Snow Collector's Hot Pot" next to the ancient city, with a side stove, and highly recommended yak hot pot and Tibetan pork.
Whitewater Terrace
Pudacuo belongs to Duhu
After the meal, stay in the "Shangri-La Xiangbai Tibetan Art Courtyard". The first self-driving in 18 years, living in the ancient city, this time I specially chose the Songzanlin Temple Scenic Area, and there is a discount on the ticket for the hotel, 62 yuan (with a ticket to enter the Songzanlin Temple), you can enter and exit for multiple days. The inn is run by the owner and his parents-in-law, they are very honest, and the two daughters are here to help during holidays. If you want to have dinner with them, remember to make an appointment. The inn is opposite the Songzanlin Temple, the courtyard can be parked, the room is large enough, well decorated, recommended.
On the 11th, I went to the Snowy Collector's House for lunch again, and the hot and sour pig's feet pot was also very good. Visiting Duke Zong again, this time I came five years ago, I bought a set of tea sets that I liked very much at "No Dust", and shortly after I came back, the teapot was broken by "someone", this time I came to find it on purpose. Their shop has changed places, fortunately, we were lucky enough to enter her new store, my wife recognized the proprietress (although her two parents-in-law are much more round and beautiful), she has become a mother, and she has changed a lot, no longer the "arrogance" of "do you like to buy or not" before, I even deliberately called my son in, and the two families met, very emotional, everyone talked for several hours before choosing things and paying the bill. In addition to matching the pot (of course, someone pays for it), I also chose a number of sisters who liked it and gave it back as a birthday present. After visiting the ancient city, we drove down the Napa Sea and returned to the inn after eating.
searching for "No Dust" (the two sisters of the proprietress have now opened two "No Dust" in the ancient city).
changes in 18 and 23 years
The top is the new pot, and the bottom right is the original one, although it doesn't match very well, but it's
still fun to find the store
took "Cai Cai" back to my sister, 2000 kilometers "express", just in time for my birthday
fulfilled my wish five years ago, please invite "Cai Cai" to "Side Dish Coffee" for coffee
On the 12th, in the morning, the two parents-in-law went to Songzanlin Temple on the left, and after lunch, they set off for "Deqin Fragment My Hometown Meili Snow Mountain Mansion". Rain and many curves, and when you encounter two speculative cars on the road, you really have to slow down a bit. Passing by the "Omiga" bend of the Jinsha River, we stopped to take photos. Now I'm charged, but I must be a good thing, I don't dare to go in the bathroom at all.
Yuguan Jinsha River "Omiga" bend
Agree on the menu with the store in advance, and the meal will start soon after arriving late, and the production is OK. The mansion is tastefully decorated, the facilities are luxurious, the price is a little expensive, there are small high-rise hotels on the left and right, and I hope that the room price can be cheaper. The rain and fog make it impossible to see the Golden Mountain.
Due to temporary work needs, the Cai family had to shorten their trip for one day, and the next day they would return to Lugu Lake, and we said goodbye.
The two families waved goodbye at the door of the mansion (I can't bear to look at you, turn your back to me...). On
the 13th, according to the original plan, the next day was to go to the Millennium Salt Well, and then officially returned the same way to stay at Feilai Temple for one night.At ten o'clock, our family set off first, and soon the weather turned nice, with my son's songs in the car, and we drove on the way to Ninong Canyon (I didn't choose the direction of Feilai Temple, I wanted to see the zipline of Ninong Canyon and the entrance and exit of the rain collapse), and the feeling suddenly came up. Today is Sunday, and it's been a whole week, so why not go to the 318 umbrella? As soon as it came out, my wife and son agreed, stopped to look at the navigation, and it was smooth all the way, and it was a pleasant decision right away (missing the sunshine on August 14th), the feeling of such a sudden change was very likable.
After driving for half an hour, I crossed the Ninon Bridge and saw the abandoned Ninon Suspension Bridge and zipline, I have been paying attention to this place on the map for a long time, this time I came here on purpose, no disappointment, very spectacular, not far ahead, is the intersection to the rain collapse.
When I play with my phone at night, I will pay attention to the local video of "a certain sound", and I can find a lot of useful information. A mudslide was seen in the ancient water section of G214 last night, and it is said that repairs can be completed that night. We passed by at noon today, and it was released unilaterally, and it was jammed for less than half an hour, so I guess it's quite lucky. At half past one, enter the Mangkang land boundary and enter Tibet! Further ahead is the Changdu Public Security Checkpoint in Tibet, just swipe your ID card.
From two o'clock to the more famous "Shiojing Authentic Noodles", 30 people, all-you-can-eat, the record written on the wall is 147 bowls, the waiter sings and dances, desperately "add one, add one", add a bowl and take a stone on the fence on the table to count, the noodles are very ordinary, but the process of eating is very pleasant, recommended.
Then go to see Tibet Yanjing Catholic Church and Millennium Yanjing, then set off for Mangkang, arrive at 6 o'clock, and choose a hotel when you arrive, this "Mangkang Baijing Hotel" is on the main roadside , check in first, 250 nights, clean and well-maintained, you can park in the compound downstairs, cook a few groceries at the small shop opposite and go back to the hotel to sleep.
14th, departed at 6:30, passed this intersection that I had looked at many times on the map, stopped to look, and thought there would always be a chance to turn left here.
this time turn right first
Visiting the Cuopugou Scenic Area, what a surprise, highly recommended. It turns out you can drive in, but you need to make an appointment on the scenic spot mini program one day in advance. We didn't know, so we booked a ticket from China-TravelNote, the tourist center bus, very few tourists, took 13 kilometers to reach the scenic spot, and the road was being repaired, which took half an hour to drive. The weather is great, Zhangde Grassland is backdropped by the Zhajin Armor Boshen Mountain behind, the colors are bright and spectacular, I immediately feel that I haven't chosen the wrong place, plus there is a 318 road sign built there, which is very FEEL. The bus only goes to Tsopu Lake, and then you can choose to take the battery to the top of Tsopu Temple, and then walk back down to see the two small lakes and Tsopu Lake, which completely surpass Pudacuo and swing Jiuzhai.
Departing from Litang at two o'clock, the scenery of the original road is beautiful to paralyzing, Tiguan Sister Lake, stay in Litang Qianhu Tibetan Village Hotel, just on the side of the road, you can park at the door, and take away snail noodles for dinner. Sky City, of course, needs a little bit of anti-rebellion to be worthy, I'm the only one with a headache, the hotel has an oxygen concentrator, suck it up, and the next morning will be fine.
Sister Lake
On the 15th, we started at 7 o'clock at bend 18 of Sky Road, because multiple cars were parked on the side of the road and some people were going in the wrong direction, so it was blocked for half an hour, and the rest of the road was clear. Passing by Kangding Airport, I just saw the plane land. There are many people in Zheduo Mountain, there is a lot of fog, and there is no stop. I arrived at Kangding Love Song Square at about three o'clock, there was no parking on the riverside road, and there was a seat in the middle of the drive. Take a photo, eat a hot pot and leave Dujiangyan, check in to the Balance International Hotel at 8 o'clock (two nights, recommended), and have dinner in the shopping mall downstairs.
18 bends of the sky
Kangding Airport
Mt.
16, finally sighing for a beautiful early time, the hotel production is OK, and the two in-laws hold on for two hours. Then I went to the hotel pool, I don't know if it would be more vigorous to come back from the plateau, and I didn't know I was tired even after swimming.I went out to find wild food at almost one o'clock, and last night I passed by many restaurants in Section 3 of Dujiangyan Avenue, so I chose this "Fuyao", the hot pot is amazing, it's super good. Then go to Yangtianwo Square and Dujiangyan Scenic Area.
Yangtianwo Square
On the 17th, I went to see pandas with my wife and son today (pandas, I wouldn't have gone to see them N years ago), and now I actually went to the Internet celebrity again, and the next night I only booked the goose daytime, which was good, and I could have a two-hour breakfast. At 11 o'clock, I set off for the Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base, and chose to enter at the west gate, with fewer people and fewer cars. It's big inside, and you have to put a battery on it. After wandering for two and a half hours, we set off for Chengdu and checked into the Shangri-La Hotel. Tomorrow is my turn to restrict travel, so the three sons will take the opportunity to stay for another night.
On the 18th, I went out to Taikoo Li at noon, no car, taxis are very cheap, Xiaolongkan hot pot, and then shopping, bleeding heavily at the "fruit shop", my son is very happy. Return to the hotel for afternoon tea on the top floor (Horizon Club privilege), the production is OK, the wine is rich, and it is directly used as dinner. Then we walked to the East Gate Pier for a night tour of the Jinjiang River. Sichuan's service is very good, and it must be praised.
19th, officially embarked on the road home. Depart at ten o'clock and check in at Zunyi Guizhou Hotel at five o'clock, with a buffet of 128 people, and the production is very OK.
On the 20th, we set off at eight o'clock, and the two parents-in-law took 12 and a half hours to return to Guangzhou, with a total distance of 5,200 kilometers, complete and perfect.
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