Come to Lijiang. The slate road in the ancient city of Lijiang carries a thousand-year history. At night, the ancient city is brightly lit, and the four streets are bustling. The Naxigu music sounded in the ear, and the Naxi people dressed in traditional costumes danced happily. Climbing Lion Mountain, overlooking the whole ancient city of Lijiang, with blue tiles and white walls and red lights hanging high, it seems that you have traveled back to ancient times. The Yulong Snow Mountain, not far from Lijiang, is like a silver dragon lying in the sky. Take the cable car slowly up, from the lush forest to the snow-capped mountain, the scenery changes endlessly. At an altitude of more than 4,000 meters above sea level, breathing the thin air, feeling the majesty and magnificence of nature, infinite awe surged in my heart.
Leaving Yunnan and entering Sichuan, the first thing that caught my eye was Lugu Lake. This pearl is inlaid at the junction of Sichuan and Yunnan. The lake is crystal clear and the visibility is extremely high. On the surface of the lake, the pig trough boat floated leisurely, and the oars rowed across the water, rippled in layers. The Mosuo village on the lakeshore retains a unique matrilineal social culture. Walk into the Mosuo people, taste their homemade food, listen to the mysterious legends of "marriage", and experience different folk customs. At night in Lugu Lake, the starry sky is particularly bright. Lying on the grass by the lake, looking up at the starry sky, it seems that you can reach out and touch the Milky Way, which makes people intoxicated by this dreamy beauty.
Then go deep into the hinterland of Sichuan and come to Daocheng Aden. It is known as "the last pure land on the blue planet". The three divine mountains, Xian Nai Ri, Yang Mai Yong and Shano Doji, loomed in the clouds, like a fairyland. Walking in the Aden Scenic Area, through the primeval forest and clear streams, the scenery in front of you is picturesque. The milk sea and the five-color sea are like two gems inlaid between the snowy mountains. The color of the lake changes with the change of light, which is breathtakingly beautiful. In Daocheng Aden, every step is the scenery, and every breath can feel the purity and beauty of nature.
I. Detailed itinerary
D1: Go to Lijiang everywhere - Lijiang Ancient City
[Lijiang Ancient City] Lijiang Ancient City is located in the ancient city of Lijiang City, Yunnan Province, also known as Dayan Town. It is located in the middle of Lijiang Dam. It was built at the end of the Song Dynasty and the beginning of the Yuan Dynasty (late 13th century AD). It is located on the Yungui Plateau, covering an area of 7.279 square kilometers. The streets in the ancient city of Lijiang are built along the mountains and rivers, paved with red gravel rocks. There are Sifang Street, Mufu, Wufenglou, Heilongtan, Wenchang Palace, Wang Pizhen Memorial Hall, Xueshan Academy, Wangjiazhuang Christian Church, Fang Guoyu's former residence, Baima Longtan Temple, Gu Peter's former residence, Jinglian Temple, Puxian Temple, Suifenglou, and October Literature Museum. , the Long March of the Red Army through the Lijiang Headquarters Memorial Hall, the Lijiang Ancient City Historical and Cultural Exhibition Hall, the Lijiang Ancient City Xu Xiake Memorial Hall and other scenic spots.
D2: Lijiang → Lugu Lake → Take a pig trough boat to Lugu Lake → Lover's Beach → Caohai Walking Wedding Bridge
Lijiang to [Lugu Lake] (about 4 hours for 132 kilometers) Lugu Lake Scenic Area has formed a distinctive natural landscape and cultural landscape with its typical natural scenery of the plateau lake and the unique Moso mother ethnic culture. It is immersive, the water and the sky are the same color, the level is like a mirror, and the pig trough boat slowly gliding on the blue waves and Xu Xu floats the Mosuo folk songs between the water and the sky, which adds a little more simplicity and tranquility. It is an unpolluted virgin lake far from the city, and has the reputation of the pearl of the plateau. Every sunny day, the blue sky and white clouds are reflected in the lake. The water and the sky are the same color, and the scene is beautiful. It is like a pearl inlaid in the embrace of the mountains, with rippling blue waves and charming scenery. It has the beautiful names of "Pearl of the Plateau", "A Pure Land in Northwest Yunnan", "The First Wonder of the East" and so on. The simple folk customs, beautiful mountains and rivers and rich legendary customs here are full of mysterious colors; stroll by the Lugu Lake to watch the sunset;
[Lover Beach], Lover Beach is a very beautiful beach on the shore of Lugu Lake. Next to the Lover's Beach are the Goddess Mountain and the Houlong Mountain, where there is a sad love story.
[Wedding Bridge] is the only bridge on Lugu Lake. Due to the long-term sedimentation, the water depth under the bridge has become shallow, and there are dense reeds. From a distance, it looks like a sea of grass, so the locals call it the "Sea of Grass". The marriage bridge is the place where Moso men and women date. The Mosuo people on the shore of Lugu Lake follow the "marriage" custom of "men do not marry, women do not marry". During the day, adult Mosso men and women dance and sing at the party to express their feelings to the person they like. If a man falls in love with a woman, he will go to the woman's "flower building" (referring to the room of an adult woman" in the middle of the night after making an appointment with a woman during the day. Here, men call their female lovers "Axia", and women call their male lovers "A Zhu". As night fell, the "A Zhu" came and went to the appointment on the wedding bridge.
Take a pig trough boat to visit the beautiful Lugu Lake [Limubi Island]. Limubi Island is located in the south-central part of the lake, which divides Lugu Lake into two with the Tubu Peninsula, and faces Snake Island in the northwest. On one side of the island is stalagmite, which becomes a natural wharf. A winding path leads directly to the top of the island. There are many rhododendrons and wild cherry trees next to the road. At the end of the flowers is the Mubi Temple in the Tibetan temple, and there is a white pagoda on the top of the island. Limubi Island, Shevao Island and Rig Island are also known as the three islands of Penglai in Lugu Lake. Although Liwubi Temple is small, it is very famous. It is said that whenever there is a disaster in the villages around the lake or the world is about to be lost, it will show people.
[Mosuo Bonfire Party] The Mosuo people here have so far maintained the tradition of matrilineal society and the custom of marriage. They are all good at singing and dancing, and often hold bonfire parties after work. It is not only entertainment but also young men and women, looking for opportunities for marriage partners. So everyone dressed up to attend. At the beginning of the party, the bonfire was lit and the music sounded. With the beat, the man's dance posture was strong and powerful, highlighting the man's true color. The woman dances gracefully, and the posture is graceful.
D3: Lugu Lake → Oyanaxi Ancient Village → Aden
After breakfast, take a bus to [Oyanaxi Ancient Village] (135 kilometers, about 2.5 hours), located between Sichuan and Yunnan, at the junction of Lijiang, Shangri-La, Ningqi, Daocheng and Muli. It is a real place of "two provinces and five counties". It can't be found on the map of Sichuan and Yunnan provinces. Here is the world A rare honeycomb-shaped building complex, the houses of more than 200 families in the whole village are built on the mountain, and there are passages between the houses for people and animals to pass through. The third floor of each household is connected to each other, which is very spectacular. This is a Naxi ethnic cultural village. It is known that "Lijiang looks at the ancient city, and Russia looks at the ancient village". Due to the extremely closed natural environment, Oya retains many ancient customs of the Naxi people. It is known as the "original ecological cultural heritage of the Naxi people". Continue to Shangri-La Town (Riwa), and enjoy the primeval forests and pieces on the way. The rhododendron forest, in the blooming season, the mountains and fields are full of flowers, which is intoxicating; experience the tunnel with the highest altitude in Yunnan, [4900] Enjoy the scenery of the plateau along the way.
Arrived at Shangri-La Town, Ganzi Prefecture, Sichuan Province (called Riwa in Tibetan, about 2,900 at an altitude), to prepare for the next day's entry into the Aden Scenic Area.
D4: Aden → Luorong Cattle Farm → Yangmaiyong → Shanodoji Divine Mountain → Milk Sea → Five-color Sea (Hiking) → Chonggu Temple → Xiannai Ri → Pearl Lake
After breakfast, take an environmentally friendly car to [Aden Scenic Area] (more than 30 kilometers, 1 hour). The Aden Scenic Area is mainly composed of three snowy mountains, "Xiannairi, Yangmaiyong and Shanodoji" and the surrounding rivers, lakes and alpine meadows. Its scenery maintains the purity of almost extinct on the earth, because of its unique landform and original ecology. The natural scenery is known as "the soul of Shangri-La" and "the last Shangri-La", and is praised by international friends as "the last pure land on the aqua-blue planet". Arrive at the environmental protection car terminal (Zhaguanbang Tourist Center), walk 500 meters, reach the long-term and short-term fork, and transfer to the battery car.
[Luorong Cattle Farm], Luorong Cattle Farm is a high-mountaine pasture grazing by nearby villagers. It is surrounded by three sacred mountains of "Risong Gongbu". The Gongga River shuttles through the grassland, and the streams in the forest are gurgling, reflecting with the pasture wooden houses, forming a primitive and charming scenery, which makes people enter the realm of returning to simplicity. In May, the grass grows and the eagle flies, the wind blows the grass and the yaks appear, leaning against the three sacred mountains.
[Xiannai Rishen Mountain] (meaning Guanyin Bodhisattva, 6032 meters above sea level), [Yangmai Yongshen Mountain] (meaning Manjushri Bodhisattva, 5, 5,558 meters above sea level), [Shanodoji Divine Mountain] (meaning Vajra Bodhisattva, 5,558 meters above sea level), are the best places to see the three snowy mountains. Snowy peaks, forests, grasslands, streams, lakes, waterfalls, pastures and wooden houses are interesting. Experience the natural fun of living in harmony with nature. Luorong Cattle Farm is also a must-pass place to the Five-color Sea and the Milk Sea; those who are physically strong can continue to walk to the Milk Sea and the Five-Color Sea, about 9 kilometers round trip, and it takes 3-5 hours.
[Milk Sea], also known as Orongcuo, is located at the foot of Yangmaiyong Mountain. It is an ancient glacial lake with an area of 0.5 hectares and an altitude of 4,500 meters. It is surrounded by snowy mountains. The lake is clear and blue, and the mountains are waterfalls. It is famous for its exquisite and elegant water color and emerald blue. There are large areas of glaciers on the Milk Sea. Legend has it that when the flowers bloom in spring every year, the lake will be as white as milk, so it is called the Sea of Milk.
[Five-color Sea] is a high-mountain lake located in Rams Mountain, which is 4,600 meters above sea level in the south of Kangding. It is surrounded by mountains on three sides. It is named after five different colors due to the refraction of light. It is a famous holy lake in Tibet. It is rumored that guests who can "return to history and predict the future" really can't go up, the battery car returns to the long-term and short-term intersection.
[Chonggu Temple] - Gongga Chonggu Temple is located at the foot of Xiannai Rixue Peak, which means to fill the lake to build a temple. It is 3,880 meters above sea level. It was built in the Yuan Dynasty. It is a must-pass place for the "Three Main Divine Mountains" - Xiannai Ri, Yangmaiyong and Shanuo Doji. It is also the starting point for the local Tibetan people to turn the mountain ceremony. Then walk (about 2.2 kilometers round trip)
Go to ** Shenshan [Xian Nai Ri Shenshan] and visit [Pearl Lake]. The Tibetan name is "Zhuomaratso", which is 4,100 meters above sea level. It is the lowest sacred lake in Aden, covering an area of 0.75 hectares. A long time ago, there was originally a large lake at the foot of Xiannairi. Later, the break in the embankment made the lake smaller, leaving only Zhuomaratso. Legend has it that Pearl Sea is Bai Dumu's soul lake, which is recognized as the best place to shoot the reflection of Xian Nai Ri. In the rainy season, the melting snow and water of Xian Nai Ri hit the rocks, and the sun shines like pearls falling into the jade plate, so it is called the "Sea of Pearls" long-term and short-term guests.
D5: Aden → Township Qingmai Township → Dongwang Township → Feilai Temple
Take a bus to Shangri-La (180 kilometers, about 4 hours), pass through Tuxiang City to watch [White Tibetan House], primeval forests and rhododendron forests, blooming season, mountains and fields full of flowers, intoxicating; then arrive at Xiangcheng Qingmai Township Pure Land Shambala - a beautiful rural city, isolated! Qingmai was included in the second batch of traditional Chinese villages, which is one of the 100 most beautiful landscapes and shooting spots in Sichuan by China National Geographic magazine. Later, the film "Passing Through Your World" was set in Qingde. You can feel the radio station, Jingban Road, green barley field, white Tibetan room in the movie, and walk in the pastoral village to pray for the thousand-year-old Bodhi. Feel the "crazy" culture of the rural city and enjoy the scenery of [Dongwang Plateau Canyon] along the way, and arrive at Feilai Temple to watch the sunset of Meili Snow Mountain.
D6: Feilai Temple Observation Deck - Jinjiang Longda Bay - Balagezong - Dukezong Ancient City Night View
Shooting from the observation deck of Feilai Temple or the roof of the hotel [Rizhao Jinshan] is facing Kawagbo, the main peak of Meili Snow Mountain, which is the place where ** the thirteen peaks of Meili Snow Mountain burn incense and pray for blessings. Standing on the observation deck of Feilai Temple, at sunrise, the sun shines on the main peak of Meili, and the snowy mountains seem to emit golden light. Believers from all over the world kneel down and worship, muttering scriptures in their mouths, which is very spectacular.
[Jinsha River Bay] Also known as Moon Bay
[Balagzon Grand Canyon Scenic Area] Visit the Grand Canyon - Echo Wall - Glass Boardwalk - Bala Village - Zhuomarakang
[Dukezong Ancient City], Dukezong Ancient City is located in the urban area of Shangri-La City, Diqing. "Dukezong" is a Tibetan pronunciation, which means "moonlight city" and "castle built on stone". The ancient city of Dukezong was built according to the mountains. The road surface is paved with stone slabs according to the terrain, and it is naturally undulating. This is the last stop of the ancient tea horse road. There is the world's largest prayer tube in the world, which can bring the best blessings to family and friends.
D7: Shangri-La-Baishuitai-Hudaoxia-Lijiang
[Baishuitai Scenic Area] It is a natural wonder formed by the dissolution of calcium carbonate in the spring. The spring water containing calcium bicarbonate slowly flows down, and the carbonate gradually precipitates over the years. It forms a mantle, like layers of terraced fields, known as "fairy fields", with an area of about 3 square kilometers. It is the largest Huaquan terrace in China.
[Shangri-La Tiger Jumping Gorge], also known as Shanghu Jumping, Tiger Jumping Gorge, is famous for its "dangerous" and is one of the deepest canyons in China. Hudiao Gorge is divided into Shangri-La section and Lijiang section, and Shangri-La Hudiao Gorge is a national AAAA-level tourist scenic spot. It includes the upper, middle and lower Tiger Diao Gorge, high-road hiking lines, and then return to Lijiang.
II. Precautions
Embark on the charming journey of Yunchuan Ring Road, and enjoy the wonderful experience of nature and humanities. In order to ensure a safe and pleasant journey, these precautions should be kept in mind.
Climate and seasonal response
1. Sun protection and warmth: The Yunchuan Ring Line spans a wide range of regions and a diverse climate. In Yunnan, such as Dali and Lijiang, the sun is strong and the ultraviolet radiation is strong. Be sure to bring high-power sunscreen, sun hats, sunglasses and other sunscreen products, and apply them regularly to prevent sunburn. When you enter high-altitude areas such as Aden, Daocheng, Sichuan, the temperature is low. Even in summer, you need to prepare thick cotton-padded clothes, warm trousers, scarves, gloves and other warm clothes, especially in the morning and evening, beware of colds.
2. Rain gear: It rains frequently in some periods in Yunnan and Sichuan. The rainy season in Dali and Lijiang is from May to October. Remember to bring an umbrella or raincoat with you when you travel, which can not only cope with sudden rain, but also add a different interest to the tour in the rain. In Lugu Lake, rain may come at any time. When taking a boat tour, you should pay more attention to the rain and avoid getting wet and causing physical discomfort.
3. Seasonal selection: If you want to enjoy the beautiful scenery of blooming flowers around the Erhai Lake in Dali, spring (March-May) is a good choice, but the temperature difference between day and night is large, so pay attention to adding or reducing clothes. The ancient city of Lijiang can be visited in all seasons. In summer (June-August), you can feel the lively atmosphere, but you should take measures to prevent heatstroke and reduce the temperature. Lugu Lake is clear in autumn (September-November), the sky is blue, and the scenery is pleasant. The best travel season for Daocheng Aden is spring and autumn. In spring, everything recovers and the forest is dyed in autumn, but the climate change is fast in high-altitude areas. Pay attention to the weather forecast in advance and prepare the corresponding clothes. Chengdu is suitable for playing all year round, and you can experience unique winter fireworks in winter (December-February).
Instructions for visiting scenic spots
Lijiang Ancient City: The slate road in the ancient city of Lijiang is uneven. Pay attention to your feet when walking to avoid spraining your ankles. The ancient city is lively at night, but the personnel are complicated. Special attention should be paid to the safety of property in crowded places. When enjoying Naxi ancient music performances, observe on-site order, keep quiet, and respect actors and cultural traditions.
Lugu Lake: When visiting Lugu Lake by pig trough boat, be sure to wear a life jacket, which is the key to ensuring safety. There are many mosquitoes around Lugu Lake. Carry anti-mosquito supplies, such as mosquito repellent bracelets, flower dew water, etc., to prevent mosquito bites. Respect the cultural customs of the Mosuo people, do not enter the private space of the Mosuo family without permission, and do not comment on their religious beliefs and traditional customs.
Daocheng Aden: Daocheng Aden Scenic Area is mainly for hiking. The journey is long and the altitude changes greatly, and the physical strength requirements are high. Conduct proper physical training in advance and wear comfortable and non-slip sneakers. During the hike, follow the signs of the scenic spot and do not leave the designated route to prevent getting lost or in danger. Due to the relative shortage of materials in the scenic area, you can carry an appropriate amount of drinking water, food and necessary medicine with you. Pay attention to protecting the environment of the scenic spot and do not throw away garbage at will.
Traffic safety
1. Public transportation: In some areas of the Yunchuan Ring Road, public transportation lines are limited, and the number of trains may not be frequent. Check the departure time and station of buses, long-distance buses, etc. in advance, and plan the itinerary reasonably to avoid delay. When taking a long-distance bus, fasten your seat belt and take good care of your luggage, especially when stopping halfway, pay attention to whether your luggage is lost.
2. Self-driving travel: self-driving Yunchuan Ring Road, there are many mountain detours along the way, and the road conditions are complicated. Do a good job in vehicle maintenance and inspection before departure, including tires, brakes, oil and other key components. When driving on mountain roads, control the speed, maintain the distance, and pay attention to the road conditions and traffic signs. In case of bad weather, such as rainstorm, fog, etc., you should reduce the speed, turn on fog lights and danger warning lights, and find a safe place to stop and wait if necessary. The signal in some remote areas is not good. Download the offline map in advance and prepare emergency rescue equipment.
3. Taxi safety: When taking a taxi around the scenic spot, give priority to regular taxi or online car-hailing, and check the license plate information before getting on the bus to ensure your own safety. Try to travel together at night, inform others of your own itinerary, and avoid going to remote and sparsely populated places.
Yunchuan Ring Road, one trip, two customs. Here, you can appreciate the magic of nature, feel the cultural charm of different ethnic groups, and leave an unforgettable memory. Come and embark on this fantastic journey and explore the infinite wonders of Yunchuan!