On the afternoon of May 15, 2020, we drove from Zhuzhou by car and drove overnight to Chengdu on the morning of the 16th, starting a photo tour of western Sichuan for a group of seven people.

First stop: Chengdu

When I arrived in Chengdu, I naturally had to go to the Wuhou Temple and Jinli to check in. Because it was night, the Wuhou Temple had closed its doors to say goodbye and only went for a stroll in Jinli.

Second stop: Lianbao Yeze

On the morning of the 17th, we drove to Lianbao Yeze in Aba Prefecture under the leadership of Teacher Xiaoyuepo. Try to reach the scenic area before sunset. Afterwards, we stayed in the Lianbao Yeze Scenic Area for two consecutive days and started "crazy" filming "day and night"...

Everyone must know that the Nianbao Yuze Scenic Area, known as the "Back Garden of the Gods", has been permanently closed from April 10, 2018, and the Lianbao Leaf next door is its "twin brother", which belongs to the southern branch of Bayan Era Mountain. It is a majestic world of strange peaks and rocks and an art temple. "Lianbao Yeze" means the jade peak of dignity in Chinese, and is called Stone Castle or Stone Mountain by folk. The mountains here are majestic and full of masculinity; the mountains are huge and endless; lakes are dotted with flying silver waterfalls.

We photographed from sunset to dark, went back to the scenic area service center for dinner, and traveled back and forth for more than 30 kilometers to the mountainside of the scenic area, photographed from midnight to early morning sunrise...

Eye of the Galaxy

Xiaying Valley

sunrise

Rizhao Jinshan

The next morning after filming the sunrise and on the way down the mountain, I actually encountered a solar halo!

As the weather turned rainy, there was no reason to stay in Lianbao Ye for an extra day, so we rushed to Siguniang Mountain.

Third stop: Siguniang Mountain

Siguniang Mountain Scenic Area is still in Aba Prefecture, more than 450 kilometers away from Lianbao Ye. Due to the construction of China Panda Avenue, we made a detour to Wenchuan. On the way to Balang Mountain, I wanted to see Gongga, but the fog and mist were too big, so I had to make a way back home.

The core attractions of Siguniang Mountain are Shuangqiaogou, Changping Gully and Haizigou. The next day before dawn, Teacher Xiaoyuepo once again used his personal resources (previously in the Lianbao Yeze Scenic Area, the scenic area was given a green light all the way to enter and exit freely regardless of time restrictions) and asked the scenic area to send a car to us directly to the shooting point in Shuangqiaogou.

Shuangqiaogou scenery

Potala Peak

above the clouds

The wall stands tall

The filming lasted until nine or ten o'clock in the early morning. I had been busy all morning. Looking at the weather in the afternoon, it was raining again, and it didn't turn clear. Alas, I had to walk! Due to the road construction, we left early and traveled all the way to Tagong and passed through Danba.

Danba Cangju

China Panda Avenue

Danba Secret Realm

Huiyuan Temple, Daofu County

The Wonder of Ink Stone in Daofu County

Fourth stop: Tagong

Since it had been raining in Tagong, we had to give up our filming plans in Tagong and continue on our way to the Yaha Scenic Area, passing through Xindu Bridge, and staying at Jiagen Dam.

Xindu Bridge scenery

Scenery of Jiagenba

Scenery of Jiagenba

Fifth Station: Jiagen Dam

We mainly want to go to Yahayakou to shoot Gongga Snow Mountain and take a look at the Quanhua Beach (Calcified Beach) of Yalonggou. After arriving at Jiagen Dam, I went to Quanhuatan braved the snow and rain to take some photos. Seeing that the weather was bad, I went back to the hotel and planned to go up the mountain in the early morning of the next day. As a result, the weather was unpredictable, and the scenic area was closed and it was forbidden to go up the mountain. There was no choice, so we had to fight in Zimei Yakou!

Quanhuatan Waterfall

calcified beach

that time, the weather

Jiagenba Village Village

Scenery of Jiagenba

the scenery along the way

Sixth stop: Zimeiyakou

After a long journey and bumpy journey, I drove to Shangmuju Village and stayed at Qimilam's house.

Near the evening, we drove the car onto the Zimeiyakou observation deck, wanting to see the true appearance of Gongga. It seemed that God was deliberately teasing us. The thick clouds and mist wrapped the snowy mountains tightly, and only a white world could be seen.

white world

Zimeishingding

Shanding Mani Dui

Zimeiyakou Cloud Waterfall

Waiting on the top of the mountain

Zimei Mountain Cloud Waterfall

unobstructed

Yun Zhongzi Mei

Zimeiyakou

Ram's home

Early the next morning, I opened the window and saw that it was snowing even in the village. I couldn't go to Zimei Yakou, so I had to give up and decided to go to Wuxuhai, Jiulong County.

Shangmuju Zhichen

Seventh stop: Jiulong County

Wuxuhai in Kowloon is mainly a combination of virgin forests, year-round snow-capped mountains, alpine meadows, and plateau lakes. It is a tourist and summer resort. Maybe we came at a bad time. In addition to the rain, which was shrouded in clouds and mist, since driving was not allowed to enter the Wuxu Sea Scenic Area, the weather was not pleasant, and our luggage was too much and heavy, we collectively decided to give up the scenic area and take a photo nearby.

Villages in Kowloon

Oil Painting Forest

Oil Painting Forest

Xanadu

The sky is high and the birds can fly

depths of the mountains

On the second day in Kowloon, the weather got worse and it rained and snowed. We returned along the road and decided to try our luck at Xindu Bridge. The way back was both surprised and shocking. What was surprising was that we enjoyed the snowy scenery in the summer. What was shocking was that there were frequent dangers on the road, with the snow slipping and falling rocks blocking the road.

Xuegui

Snow Ranch

Falling rocks block the way

After leaving Kowloon and entering Kangding, the scenery of the villages on both sides of the road became beautiful again. We stopped and stopped, taking pictures while walking, and finally arrived at Xindu Bridge before dark.

Fog after snow

Tibetan villages

Tibetan villages

fly

Eighth Station: Xindu Bridge

When we woke up from Xindu Bridge, the sky was still not clearing up, so we decided to return to Tagong and try it. Anyway, we were walking and taking pictures all the way, and we were not idle.

Golden Tower of Gaoer Temple

Xuezhong Gaoer Temple

Visiting Gauer Temple

Water Mani Sutra

Ninth Station: Tagong

This time it didn't rain in Tagong, but it snowed heavily. Led by the female owner of the inn, we visited Muya Temple and Tagong Temple.

Juemu Temple of Muya Temple

prayer

Muya Temple

Muya Jinta

Tagong Temple

Tenth stop: Shangmuju (Zimeiyakou)

Judging from the weather forecast, it may turn sunny at Zimei Pass, so we decided to rush to Shangmuju again to try to get a picture of Gongga's true appearance. Unexpectedly, the road to Zimei Pass had been blocked at this time and no vehicles were allowed to go up the mountain. Time was running out, so we rushed to the second location. We were told that we were not allowed to go up the mountain. We immediately turned around and went to the third location. Although the location was not good, we finally got up the mountain and finally saw Gongga Peak before dark. Later, I learned that Kangding City had announced to the public that all scenic spots such as Zimeiyakou and Yahayakou that view the Gongga Snow Mountain would be closed for two years and four months from now on before opening. We were the last group!

Shangmuju scenery

Looking up to Gongga

Sunset on snowy mountains

Xueyuan Xiaguang

Eleventh stop: Zheduo Mountain

Since we could no longer go up the mountain, regardless of our fatigue, we demolished Xindu Bridge that night and drove directly up Zhuoduo Mountain. We stayed on Zhuoduo Mountain until 5 a.m., braving the cold wind, we photographed the car tracks and the sunrise in Zhuoduo Mountain.

Zheduoshan Vehicle Track

Rizhao Jinshan

12th Station: Aizhai

After descending Zhuoduo Mountain, in order to seize the last time, we decided to rush to Lengqi Town in Luding County, where we went to see the Gongga Snow Mountain and the sea of clouds. After arriving in Lengqi Town, my group members finally fell ill. After careful consideration, I gave up going up the mountain and rushed back to Chengdu to embark on the return journey. After returning to Chengdu, the group members 'condition improved, so we decided to stay in Aizhai for one night on the way and pat on the Aizhai Bridge.

aizhai highway

Moonlight Duo

aizhai bridge

Aizhai 209 Guodao

Haha, hard-working Brother Weiwei!