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Because of a movie, a novel, and a scene, how many people went to Daocheng Aden with their yearning for love. “You must go to Daocheng Yading with your favorite person“. This has become a unified slogan in every travel copy. And I came here, I don’t know if it was by chance or necessity.
For me, I prefer to travel to the city now. I like to see people and how they live in the streets. Their various expressions and words reflect the light and shadow of life that are similar but different. Therefore, when I went to a place where scenery was the main focus for the first time, I actually didn’t have too many expectations at first.
(Passing by your world)
DAY 0.5
The journey started at 17:30 on April 30, and appeared in a hurry on the traffic jammed streets in the city center.
It was the first time I had such a lively chat with Master Didi, sharing everything from the places he had been to, the differences between girls in Sichuan and Chongqing, the regional differences between provinces, the modern young people’s home buying economy, life pressure, views on marriage and love, and being around the master. People's stories. I was stuck in traffic for more than an hour, but I didn't feel bored because of this. Suddenly, I felt that his life was quite interesting. Every passenger was an episode. Every day, I could learn about the stories of people who arrived at different destinations. Listening to their stories also added a dose of fun to the busy life.
A group of six people, two cars, faced the afterglow of the setting sun and entered the dark night. 30 The destination on the evening of the 30th was a hotel in Kangding. Along the way, we experienced hot summer, comfortable autumn, and snowy winter. It was wonderful to experience the four seasons at once.
I rarely see snow, so I couldn't contain my joy at the sudden light snowfall on the way. The higher you get to the higher altitude, the more thick snow you can see. I stepped on it excitedly, and there was indeed a crunching sound. There was also an episode on the way, because a sudden heavy snow temporarily closed the road to Kangding. Originally, everyone was prepared to spend the night in the car, but in the end God gave us love. It was already 3 o'clock in the morning when we arrived at the hotel, and everyone was enveloped in fatigue, sleepiness, and coldness. At this time, only a warm bed could comfort the body.
There are snow-capped mountains outside the hotel, and the sight of the new sun shining on the snow-capped mountains in the morning surprised everyone. Seeing such scenery for the first time made me feel excited and calm at the same time. Nature indeed has a unique charm, which is silent and stunning. Before leaving, I secretly drew a smiling face on the open-air wooden pile of the hotel with snow, hoping to be as happy as it is in the sun, and I also hope that this happiness can always accompany us on the journey.
(Snowy mountains in the early morning, before the sun comes out)
(Snowy smiley face from the first day)
DAY 1
On the first day, we started an approximately eight-hour drive to our destination, Shangri-La Town.
Regional differences separate people's life scenes. On the way to Daocheng, there are no high-rise buildings or bustling streets, only sparse low-rise bungalows, dressed in favorite colors and quietly leaning against the mountains, like a quiet painting. The most common thing to see on the road are yaks. They always have their heads buried and eat grass seriously without being disturbed by the wind and grass around them. They leisurely and greedily enjoy the moisture brought by the sun, strolling leisurely and contentedly.
It's almost like driving on a highway. When you think you can see the end, you find that the road seems to end in the sky in the blink of an eye. There are twists and turns, and every corner seems to be hiding a little secret. If you don't pay attention, the scenery will change. The car window is like a dynamic picture player at this time. The road brings different scenery, and every change always makes us make a sound of surprise.
The endless snowy scenery, the flat roads, the undulating peaks, the hidden tunnels, and the sudden appearance of small towns, everything has a charming atmosphere. We stopped, took pictures, and wanted to use our mobile phones to take pictures of the beautiful scenery in front of us, but in the end we found that no matter what method we used to capture it, it was not as shocking as what we saw with our eyes. That kind of quiet state, whether it is with snow falling in the sky or when the sun is shining, contains an indescribable power that can make the heart calm and peaceful.
Along the way, you can occasionally see cyclists heading towards Lhasa. We all admire them. They not only have to overcome their physical strength, but also challenge their hearts. If kneeling down and worshiping along the way is the ultimate form of piety, I think cycling can also be regarded as a way to listen to your inner strength. We rely on nature and long for them to give us the motivation to keep moving forward and bravely pursue the inner path.
In fact, when I saw those mountains, I really wanted to shout at them, as if there were thousands of voices in my heart that needed to be released, and let them echo and dissipate in the mountains. I think the mountain scenery in front of me should understand me. After all, they seem to have penetrated all the threads of trouble. They stand quietly like this and watch the changes in the world. Mountain, have you heard my inner voice, my inner cry, although I don’t have the courage to shout it out, but have you heard my desire?
The laughter and laughter along the way accompanied us to our accommodation, which is a B&B with Tibetan characteristics. Shangri-La Town is not big, but when night falls, the lights in the town are no less than the neon lights in the city, giving it a unique charm. After dinner, we walked on the streets of the town and watched the people and vehicles passing by. The night here is a bit cold, and the wind makes my head hurt, but it is different from the biting cold, maybe a little gentler. After tea and a full meal, we walked leisurely on such a trail, stopping to look at and play around. We enjoyed this kind of happiness, which was simple and satisfying.
(straight national highway)
(scenery along the way)
(Suddenly it turns white)
DAY 2
According to the itinerary plan, today we will go to our destination - Daocheng Yading to conquer the high mountains.
I did my homework in advance and listened to my father's instructions before leaving, so today I wore unusually thick clothes, so thick that I felt a little restricted when walking. The owner of the B&B said that today is the best day in recent days. Looking at the sun gradually shining on the top of the mountain in the distance, slowly covering it, I think this is a good sign. With food, medicine and oxygen tubes ready, we set off. Unexpectedly, there were so many people coming to Daocheng Yading. Even though we had already left early, we still had to queue for a while.
The sun was very strong, so strong that I couldn't open my eyes. Maybe it was also very happy, seeing faces full of novelty and joy. After about an hour's bus ride and about thirty minutes' electric minibus ride, we arrived at our first stop, Luorong Cattle Farm. Wow, wow, wow, sometimes when faced with the beautiful scenery, I am really surprised and speechless, and I can only rely on such simple and crude words to express my inner feelings. The snow covers the mountains like a veil, and it is so graceful and graceful that everyone keeps taking pictures. It just so happens that the photographer Yang Yang is also very good at lighting, and he illuminates everyone's face beautifully. Walking, walking, I suddenly looked up and saw a rainbow halo surrounding the sun. It was like luck had arrived. I couldn’t wait to share this luck with the people around me, and I also wanted to use my camera to capture this luck. Lucky saved.
For lunch, we brought various snacks, including biscuits, cakes, chicken feet and dried beans. The short break gave us time to replenish energy. Accompanying us for lunch was a little squirrel that suddenly appeared in the woods, jumping around, but too timid to approach. This little guy may have wanted to join in the fun after seeing us eating so happily, but he was too embarrassed.
The next journey was not as gentle as before. It started to get steeper, and I felt more and more that my heartbeat was starting to beat faster and my breathing was a little rough. There is still a short distance from the target destinations of Milk Sea and Five Color Sea, but as the altitude gradually increases, not everyone can carry the load. Our original team of six became a team of four in the second half.
In fact, I know that my body is really tired, and my steps are gradually becoming heavier. It seems that I need to accumulate a breath to take a step. I actually thought about it in my mind, it wouldn't matter if I just gave up. But when I saw that the target was actually within the visible range of my eyes, I was so unwilling to leave. It was already here anyway. It would be a pity to go back without seeing it. I think this is the same as facing difficulties in life. You always need to face them head-on and you always need a little persistence.
It turned out that it was right to persist. I saw a different scenery from the one at the bottom of the mountain. You are in the snow-capped mountains, surrounded by white snow. If you step on it, you will see a deep footprint embedded in the snow. My obsession with snow is limited to snowball fights and building snowmen, so of course I need to realize it here too. I left the little snowman I built and wrote my name. Although I don’t know how long I will stay, I am satisfied after I have been here. I will regard this white world as a gift to myself after my hard work.
The sequelae after climbing a mountain is that when going down the mountain, your legs will really shake slightly involuntarily. It is also tired and needs a rest, but it still has to support us on the way home. Although there was a section of the road that was a bit steep and I almost slipped, the descent was significantly easier than the ascent. On the bus back, I was still tired and fell asleep. I had a dream. I can’t remember it now. I only remember that the smell of the dream was warm.
I thought I could get through this journey safely, but I couldn't be prouder. I jumped happily for a while when I was going down the mountain. As a result, "retribution" appeared in time in the evening. Fortunately, my caring friends took good care of me, so I was able to "escape from death." This experience also taught me that I should be a quiet and quiet girl at high altitudes.
Sitting on the rocking chair outside the B&B at night, I looked up at the sky and saw a few stars scattered on the black cloth. There seemed to be shooting stars passing by, but I couldn't see them. If I saw shooting stars, what would I wish for? It’s better to keep this little secret in your heart.
(lucky aperture)
(Milk Sea)
(Heart-shaped sea of five colors)
(It turns out that we have climbed so high, and I am also a giant)
DAY 3
Because I was afraid of traffic jams on the way back, I got up early to pack my luggage.
In the early morning at 6 o'clock, the breakfast shop opened early, and soon the steamed buns were emitting a white fairy air. On such a cold morning, it is really great to be able to eat hot food. The shops here in Daocheng don't have many waiters. It feels like a family has opened a small shop here. It's a little busy because of the holidays. However, such elegance is also a philosophy of life.
Maybe it’s because I consumed too much energy before, but I can’t remember how many times I’ve fallen asleep in the car. But leaving always makes people feel a touch of sadness, no matter when and where. We left, but it was still there waiting quietly, not knowing whether it was waiting for the next bustle or the person who was about to come.
The journey back seems to be faster than when we came, and the scenery is still changing like a kaleidoscope. But the only difference is that the clothes we wear are also decreasing with the altitude. From winter clothes, we gradually return to what we looked like when we set out. . Just like a reincarnation, the beginning is also the end, and the end is also a new beginning.
I don’t know if I will have the chance to do this kind of journey again. I think I fell in love with such nature. The scenery is different from the city, and it is also different from the scenery in my heart. It can be placed on us, right? The natural mind can accommodate all of us, good, bad, happy, sad, helpless, lonely, and silently place all our thoughts on it.
(Place a Huanyang brand snowman)
END
Goodbye, Daocheng Aden. I think I may not come again, after all, this once in this life is enough.
