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Day1(Sunday, 12/24)

Suzhou-Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport-Lijiang Sanyi Airport-Hongfei Hotel

Day2(Monday, 12/25)

Hongfei Hotel-Jiajia Car Rental-Shuanglang Ancient Town-Xiaoputuo-Dali City-Dali Youmi Manju Boutique Inn-Dali Ancient City

Day3(Tuesday, 12/26)

Dali Youmi Manju Boutique Inn-Chongsheng Temple Three Towers Cultural Tourism Zone-Three Towers Reflection Park-Xizhou Ancient Town-Jinjiang Inn (Lijiang Ancient City Qixing Street Branch)-Dayan Ancient Town

Day4(Wednesday, 12/27)

Jinjiang Inn (Lijiang Ancient City Qixing Street Branch)-Lugu Lake-Walking Wedding Bridge-God Sacrifice Platform-Goddess Bay-Xiaoluoshui-Primary Color Inn

Day5(Thursday, 12/28)

Primary Color Inn-Yang Erche Nam's Art Museum-Nisai Village-Ligg Peninsula-Lovers Beach-Daluoshui-Shuhe Ancient Town Yuzi Jiaxao Inn-Shuhe Ancient Town

Day6(12/29, Friday)

Shuhe Ancient Town and Children's Old Inn-The First Bay of the Yangtze River-Shigu Town-Napahai Yila Grassland-Dukezong Ancient City-Guishan Park-Shangri-La Moon Blue Mountain Boutique Inn

Day7(12/30, Saturday)

Shangri-La Moonrise Blue Mountain Boutique Inn-Gadan Songzanlin Temple-Dayan Ancient Town-Huamanlou Private Holiday Courtyard (Lijiang Boutique)

Day8(12/31, Sunday)

Huamanlou Private Holiday Courtyard (Lijiang Boutique)-Dayan Ancient Town-Lijiang Sanyi Airport-Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport-Suzhou

plan your visit

Every time I travel near the end of the year, the discussion about the destination is always long-lasting, usually starting a month in advance. This trip was quite special. Because I had to travel with my parents, I considered going to a place that my parents had not been to when they were young. After some discussions with LP, several destination options surfaced-Lijiang Line, Tengchong Line, and Qiandongnan Line. LP was indifferent to Tengchong. It was too cold in Qiandongnan in December, so we finally chose Lijiang, which we had been to but had regrets.(We gave up our trip to Lugu Lake due to inconvenient transportation.) This time we can find our lost dreams with our parents. As the chief planner, I will be busy planning this journey again.

Transportation is a major problem for this trip. The four points of Lijiang, Dali, Shangri-La, and Lugu Lake are centered on Lijiang. The distance to Lijiang is almost equal, all about 200 kilometers. However, due to the lack of transportation between points, Lijiang can only be used as a transfer station to run back and forth. For long-distance transfers, the transportation method must be by car. If you sign up for a group tour, although you can enjoy more attractions, the time is very tight. If you always get up early in the morning, the old man will not have a good rest. After careful consideration, you choose to rent a car and travel by car, which is easier to arrange and saves time. Because the trip is convenient, the choice of different hotels during the 7-day trip has become an unavoidable task. Prices, environment, and parking have to be compared one by one and confirmed with the store. Because he was very well prepared, there were no surprises during the subsequent trip, which was also what he was praised for after the trip was completed.

It is quite far away from Suzhou to Lijiang. The train is not very efficient, so you have to take a plane. In addition, it is too tiring to catch the morning shift with your parents, so you need to avoid it as much as possible in planning. Comparing the prices of direct flights at nearby airports in the afternoon, the round-trip price between the two airports in Shanghai is basically 2500 yuan upward, while the prices of similar flights in Nanjing and Hangzhou are similar, at around 1500 yuan. In comparison, I chose a flight with a relatively cheaper departure time from Hangzhou (less than 1000 yuan round-trip). Departure: Capital Airlines JD5193 (17:05~21:05), and return: Capital Airlines JD5194 (21:55~00:50). I also committed the habit of always doing things to extremes. This return flight arrived too late and was criticized by LP from time to time after booking, making me unable to lift my head all day. Unexpectedly, the plot changed a week before departure. Maybe the ticket booking situation was not good. All the round-trip flights I booked were cancelled, and the airline company informed me that I could change my flight to another flight. I was very happy to convey this news to LP. After discussion, the final decision was made. The journey was Junxiang Airlines HO1055 (15:10~20:50) and the return journey was Capital Airlines JD5192 (14:00~17:00). These two time points fully satisfied the idea and saved a lot of money. I am quite satisfied in my heart. Thank God for giving me an opportunity to reform.

The first day from Suzhou to Lijiang

Speaking of travel, everyone was still very excited. Although it was an afternoon flight, they still got up early and had breakfast. After everything was ready, I carefully checked the condition of the car and found no abnormalities, so I set off!

In order to avoid the frequently congested Sujiahang Expressway, I chose the national and provincial highway to Hangzhou this time. The road conditions on Jiangsu and Zhejiang national highways are good. The speed in the past was not slow at all. It took three and a half hours to reach the parking lot outside the airport, and at the same time it saved a lot of money on the road. Every time parking at the airport seems to be inseparable from the guidance of a strong parking app. It's really good. The parking lots found on the APP are clearly priced and affordable, and the positioning of the parking lot is very accurate. After settling the car, the car in the parking lot took us to the airport. I have to complain about the tolls at Xiaoshan Airport. You charge 10 yuan for entry and exit on ordinary roads, and 20 yuan for entry on high-speed roads but not for exit. I have never encountered this situation before. Fortunately, I saw it online and was prepared, otherwise I would suddenly feel a little overwhelmed by asking me to pay.

Xiaoshan Airport is quite big, but there are not many people. It took 15 minutes to get the boarding pass from the entrance to the Junxiang Airlines check-in counter, which really saves time compared to Pudong Airport.

After noon, the process was finally completed, and it was time to fill my stomach. I exchanged my bank's rights and interests for meals in the VIP room. It was the lunch time at noon. I could eat in large gulps and taste a lot of snacks. I finally got it. After sitting in the VIP lounge for a while, I felt that the environment here was average. Due to the large number of people, it felt a little noisy, but there were also benefits: food and drinks could be eaten as you please within two hours, and the plane boarding information was displayed on a large screen, which could be easier to see.

Although I was eating, I always felt that the boarding information of the plane was a kind of hindrance. I had to pay attention to it from time to time, so I felt uneasy when eating. After lunch and drinking some drinks, I felt more at ease to wait at the boarding gate, so I walked towards the boarding gate. The boarding time is coming soon, and everyone can hardly hide their excitement. Although we have been to many places, we don't know why going to Yunnan always makes us feel inexplicably excited. Is it because we have waited too long? As a result, taking the shuttle bus became a happy thing. The children shouted and laughed happily. This was his fifth time flying, and there was no longer any tension, but instead a kind of expectation.

The plane took off and slowly climbed. Gradually, the city disappeared on the horizon, the sun turned into the sunset, and after stopping in Guiyang, night had already fallen. The next stop is Lijiang, and we look forward to it. The plane took us to land steadily at Sanyi Airport. When we got off the plane, an inexplicable feeling arose spontaneously. I thought about what she looked like 10 years ago, but I couldn't remember it anymore. Let's come and get to know you again.

Because the airport is in the south of Lijiang, which is much closer to Dali than the city, staying here can save the next day's travel time. So according to the plan, we will stay near the airport that night, so that everyone can have a solid night's rest.

The hotel we booked was very close to the airport. It only took a 10-minute walk from the airport. After a while, we found the hotel we booked and stayed in. After a tiring day, we could sleep well and prepare for the next day's trip.

The next day, I traveled from Lijiang to Dali and experienced Cangshan and Erhai

The next day, we slept in a little, had a quick breakfast, and called the car rental company to pick it up. Not long after, a handsome guy rushed to the hotel door and took us to a car rental shop near the airport. The car was booked on Ctrip-Jiajia Car Rental. The price is not expensive in the off-season travel season. The total cost of a Jetta for 7 days is about 600 yuan, which is quite affordable. The car I got was still a new car. It drove less than 10,000 kilometers. The car was in very good condition and the size was just right for our family. After the car rental procedures were completed, I got into the car and familiarized myself with the car. Compared to my own little lion, Volkswagen's steering wheel is quite light, the brake pedal position is low, and the throttle responds quickly. It feels pretty good. Everything is ready.

There are two roads to Dali here: one is Shanghe Expressway and Dali Expressway, and the other is to take the Airport Highway and the S221 Provincial Highway Dali Line. As an old driver, I took the provincial highway without hesitation. I didn't charge the toll, and I could stop at any time to enjoy the scenery along the way.

Walking along the provincial road, I found that this road was quite good. Although the road surface was not wide, the road conditions were good. There were almost no traffic lights at the intersection. The trees on the roadside were very dense. Some sections were even planted with flowers and driving the car. At the same time, I also enjoyed the scenery. A section of the road was parallel to the railway. Occasionally, a green leather car passed by, which made the children very excited. He shouted happily: "Watch the train, watch the train..."

Starting from the airport, we were happily walking south when all the cars in front of us suddenly stopped. At the same time, we heard rumbling sounds and tapping sounds. What happened? Everyone was waiting anxiously in the car. Go outside the car to see the situation. They only saw that the parking line was very long and no one came to talk about the situation. They were really confused, so they could only wait patiently. Half an hour passed in this way, and suddenly the motorcade began to move slowly. After driving forward for a while, they finally saw the reason.

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(200 words are omitted here) It turns out that there are many vehicles galloping in the mountains, very powerful and handsome, and the little guy is very excited to see it.

Seeing the twelve large-character slogans on the distant mountain that read "Listen to the party's command, you can win battles, and have a good style of work", I suddenly remembered the scene of everyone kicking and shouting slogans in the university military training, and my heart was filled with waves. There are many windmills on the top of the mountain, indicating that this is a wind farm. It stretches for several miles and is very large. While driving, I passed a sign saying Dali Eryuan Ma 'anshan Wind Farm.

After two hours of bumps, the car turned out of the mountain and arrived at the mountain pass. If we walked forward, we would see the valley at the foot of the mountain. Looking around at this position, we could see a broader scenery. The blue Erhai Lake in the distance was even more beautiful. It was like a crystal sapphire inlaid at the foot of Cangshan Mountain, which was intoxicating. Then go down the mountain and move towards her.

The Erhai Lake is so beautiful. Just as the car turned past Hongshan Temple, a large lake appeared in front of you. The sun shone on the lake. It was very beautiful and spectacular. After driving for 2 hours, we should take a break. Everyone got off and took photos. The lake is quite clean in this location, and you can see the water and grass at the bottom of the lake. Cangshan Mountain in the distance is also visible. The scenery is not bad. My parents are very happy. We went to the lake to take intensive photos.

After venting our anger, we continued to drive towards Shuanglang. Shuanglang Town is a small fishing village located on the east bank of the Erhai Lake. It was called Shuanlang in ancient times, also known as Liangdian Village. After the Qing Dynasty, Shuanlang was changed into Shuanglang. The sad thing came. As soon as I arrived at the intersection of the town, I saw a huge sign blocking the intersection. It said "No Entry". Suddenly, I didn't know how to go. Seeing how confused I was, several small car drivers who knew the "door" came around and said that the double corridor was being renovated and that they had to change to a local "certified car" to enter. Since you are here, I just want to go and have a look, so let's follow their rules, park the car in the parking lot, and pay for the exchange. But then again, the fare is quite reasonable. It's only a hundred yuan if you go in and wait two hours and come back. It's not bad.

I previewed the introduction of the Double Corridor from the Internet. The scenery here stands out with green mountains on my back, facing the Erhai Lake, close to chicken feet, and overlooking Cangshan Mountain. It not only has the benefits of fishing fields, the convenience of boats, but also has the wonderful scenery of "wind, flowers, snow and moon", and enjoys the reputation of "Canger scenery in double corridors".

The car stopped at the intersection, and the little guy couldn't wait to jump out of the car. Everything he saw was so novel. Without saying much, we all got off the car and walked along the winding path together. The roadside was crowded with small vendors, various local delicacies were a bit eye-catching, so we bought some to taste them. There are many inns and bars along the Erhai Lake. The decoration is unique and very beautiful, but they are all closed uniformly (it is said that the hotels and inns are undergoing unified sewage treatment and renovation), so we couldn't help but take photos one by one.

We walked all the way to Yuji Island, where Yubo Pavilion was the gateway to this small island. Many inns have been built on this small island, which are inserted between the residences of local fishermen. Every alley may take us to the blue Erhai Lake. Yang Liping's Moon Palace and Zhao Qing's Qinglu occupy the best locations here. In addition, there are many typical Dali houses on the island. These beautiful buildings form a unique and harmonious space in the double corridor. In this space, fashion and countryside, tradition and modernity are carefully unified.

After visiting Yuji Island, we walked along Lianhuqu (there is an arc-shaped coast about 7 kilometers long to the south of Shuanglang) towards Nanzhao Style Island. This road runs meandering along the coastline of Erhai Lake, winding a beautiful arc in the cool sea breeze, making people feel comfortable and happy. The sun shines gently on the water of the lake. The lake rippled and the bright sunshine makes it look like a picture. In the distance is the quiet Cangshan Mountain, nearby is the swaying lake water, and occasionally ships pass slowly in front of them. There is an incredible feeling in this beautiful scenery. Due to time constraints, we did not visit the island.

The winding path and further forward is the famous life in Haiti, where many online celebrity photos of the double corridors were taken.

There are several big trees in the open space in the town, where elderly villagers nearby drink tea and chat. There are many photos of the General Secretary posted in the window on the wall, mentioning the concept of environmental protection that green mountains and clear waters are invaluable assets, talking about the environmental protection of Erhai Lake water, and calling on everyone to protect green mountains and clear waters. The local government has also proposed to strive to embark on a new journey of protection and management of the Erhai Lake and correct the erroneous idea of "polluting first and then treating it." Although the centralized sewage treatment and renovation of inns and hotels has an impact on the business activities of merchants, it is effective for the sustainable development of tourism in the long run and should be fully supported. Such a large ancient tree is considered rare, and taking photos while passing by is a card.

We walked a sloping path and came to the Haiti living area near the Erhai Lake. The lake here was very open and the lake was unobstructed.

Walking on the bank of the Erhai Lake, the breeze is gentle and the waves of coolness. Looking at Cangshan in the distance, the scenery is intoxicating. Everyone is laughing constantly and they are all very happy inside.

Sitting on the bank of the Erhai Lake, facing the wide water surface and the distant Cangshan Mountain, we feel that we just want to sit here forever. We can't see the sparkling Erhai Lake in the sun. We want to deeply impress this beautiful scenery. In our minds.

What is a fly in the ointment is the large amount of cyanobacteria floating on the surface of the Erhai Lake. Although I try my best to pay attention to taking pictures, because the number is indeed large, it cannot be completely avoided. I feel that the protection of the water environment of the Erhai Lake is indeed urgent.

Seeing this situation, it is not difficult to understand the construction conditions we saw everywhere along the way. In order to rectify the sewage problem, Shuanglang has made great efforts. It is a long-term method to re-excavate sewage pipelines and centrally treat sewage. Of course, in order to cooperate with the renovation, all bars and inns have made the sacrifice of closing down, and the number of tourists has also been greatly reduced, but this is a short-term pain that must be endured. After shopping for some time, everyone was a little tired, so we decided to go back to the house and continue on the next stop. I called for a car and returned to the town entrance. Drive to Xiaoputuo. Due to the road closure on the Shuanglang section, we had to take the highway.

Getting on the high-speed car ride quickly and arriving at Xiaoputuo in about 10 minutes. In the Erhai Lake, Xiaoputuo Island can be said to be a "small island." Its circumference is only more than 200 meters and is entirely composed of limestone. It is shaped like a round seal, so it is also called Haiyin. This little Putuo was built in the Ming Dynasty. At that time, fishermen appreciated the kindness of Guanyin Bodhisattva, so they built Guanyin Pavilion on the small island. It was renovated in 1982 and is a two-story pavilion building. The first level is dedicated to Tathagata Bodhisattva, and the second level is dedicated to Guanyin Bodhisattva.

There are many seagulls gathered on the bank of Xiaoputuo. It is said that from November to March of the following year, these elves will come here from Siberia thousands of miles to spend the winter. Together with the Erhai Lake, they form a beautiful landscape. Interaction with seagulls is the main program, which children especially like. Nearby villagers sell dried fish on the shore. The price is very close to the people, which is 1 yuan a small bag. We bought two bags for the little guy. He happily threw the dried fish at the seagulls on the shore. As the dried fish were thrown out, a group of seagulls flew up to snatch food. The scene was very spectacular.

An environmentally friendly boat that removes cyanobacteria came to the side. Lake water was sucked in from the bow. After the cyanobacteria were filtered out, the lake water was drained again. Environmental protection was really hard and never relaxed for a moment.

Sit for a while when you are tired from playing by the lake. The afternoon sun is a bit dazzling and shines into the Erhai Lake. The lake surface is sparkling and lively. Enjoy this beautiful scenery: Erhai Lake nearby and Cangshan Mountain in the distance. Thank you for the gift of nature.

The car sped along the lake bank. After passing through the urban area of Dali, it reached its destination-the ancient city of Dali. I found the booked boutique inn. The decoration of the inn is typical Bai style, simple and clean. Most of the doors and walls are decorated with traditional Chinese paintings or written with auspicious words of peace and peace. The owner of the inn was a good person. He picked us up at the intersection as scheduled. He also reserved the parking space for me and arranged a family suite, which included a living room and two standard rooms. It was also equipped with a kitchen. Unfortunately, he didn't have time to make his own food. It would be very comfortable if he could stay for a while. This was the first time I stayed in an inn during my trip. I felt better than staying in a hotel. It felt like home. The price was just over 200 yuan. The off-season was really affordable. After we had put away all the baggage, we went to the ancient city of Dali to find food.

Behind the inn is a restaurant street, which is quite crowded. We found a restaurant and ordered a few dishes randomly. One dish was very delicious, and the dish was also unique to the local area. It was said to be called sea food from the Erhai Lake.

After dinner, we went to the ancient city of Dali. The towering and bright city towers can be seen from afar. This is the famous Document Building. It is named after the "Famous State in Literature" mentioned in the Yunnan Prefect's Piantu. The ancient city is particularly beautiful at night, with brilliant lights setting off the beautiful ancient buildings. The streets of the ancient city are crowded with tourists, making it lively and peaceful. The ancient city of Dali was the political, economic and cultural center of Yunnan during the more than 500 years of history of the Tang and Song Dynasties. It carries Dali's historical culture, religious culture, and national culture. It is said that there are a total of 14 key cultural relics protection units at or above the municipal level in the ancient city, which can be said to be quite dense. In addition, the most eye-catching ones are the commercial streets. The bars are very lively. The high-pitched voice of the resident singer attracts many young people. The shops sell various snacks and decorations, which are the favorites of tourists. Among them, the ones most familiar are probably rose cakes. You can try them and then buy them. The prices are all very transparent, depending on which taste you like and which one buys.

The night is getting deeper. Although the tourists have no intention of dispersing, I have been driving and walking for a day and am so tired that I can't walk and want to sleep. Then everyone can go back to the inn and have a good night.

Day 3: Dali to Lijiang View the three pagodas, go to Xizhou, and visit the University Research Institute

The temperature on the morning of December was still quite low. When I woke up in the morning, there was a thin layer of frost on the window of the inn. Everyone gets up on time and goes for breakfast. On the way, you can visit the ancient city in the morning.

The ancient city in the morning and the ancient city at night are two completely different feelings. At this time, the shops are not yet open. The streets are no longer full of tourists, but replaced by the indigenous people of the ancient town. The towering Cangshan Mountain is not far away. There are also leisurely local dogs strolling along the stone road, giving a scene of market life.

The buildings of the ancient city all have national characteristics. The carved beams and painted buildings are colorful and very delicate, such as the Wuhua Tower, the Confucian Temple, the Catholic Church, etc., and there is no noise in the morning and you can enjoy it carefully. As it is approaching 9 o'clock, more and more tourists are gradually increasing. So we returned to the inn and drove to the Three Towers of Dali. The Three Pagodas of Dali are located on the former site of the ancient Chongsheng Temple, so they are also called the "Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple". The parking lot at the entrance of the Santa Scenic Area is quite large, and parking is quite convenient. Buying tickets online in advance costs about 75 yuan, which can save some money.

The gate of this scenic spot is quite grand. The middle gate is not open, and tourists check in on both sides. After entering the gate of the scenic area, three towering Holy Towers came into view. This is Chongsheng Temple, also known as Tianlong Temple, which was once under the rule of the Dali Dynasty, and is called the "Royal Temple". There were 22 emperors in the history of Dali, 9 of whom became monks here. Among the nine emperors, two are relatively familiar to everyone. They are Duan Zhengchun, the 15th King of Dali, and Duan Zhengyan, the 16th King of Dali. They are the prototype of Duan Yu in "Eight Departments of the Dragon". This reminds me of the Dali Duan family depicted in Jin Yong's martial arts novels. They are mentioned in his "Eight Parts of the Dragon","The Legend of the Condor Heroes", and "The Condor Heroes". Many people met Dali through his book and came to Dali. I can't help but say that I also have such a plot in my consciousness.

The three pagodas are located at the foot of Cangshan Mountain. To the west is Yingle Peak of Cangshan Mountain, and to the east is Erhai Lake. The three towers consist of three pavilions, one big, two small pavilions. The big tower is also called Chihiro Tower. Locals call it "Wenbi Tower". It has a height of 69.13 meters and a bottom of 9.9 meters. It has a total of 16 levels. It is a typical dense eaves hollow square brick tower in Dali area. The north and south towers are both 10-level and 42.17 meters high. They are octagonal hollow brick towers with dense eaves. Three towers stand on a tripod, with Chihiro Tower in the middle, and two small towers guarding the north and south. Ancient books record that the construction of the three towers is "7.7 million craftsmen were used, more than 40,000 gold was spent, and it took eight years to complete." Since its construction, the three towers of Chongsheng Temple have not only experienced thousands of years of wind, rain and sun, but also experienced the test of more than 30 strong earthquakes. It can be said how powerful the wisdom of the ancient working people was.

Come to the base of the Chihiro Tower. This is a two-story base. It is very tall and reflects the sanctity of the pagoda. On the east facing wall in front of the tower, the four characters "Yongzhen Mountains and Rivers" engraved on marble are inlaid. It is said that it is a handwritten script by Sun Shijie, a descendant of Mu Ying, who was granted the title of Duke of Guizhou by Zhu Yuanzhang in the early Ming Dynasty. The font is vigorous and vigorous, and the font is resolute and elegant. There is a Wenbao stone tablet behind the tower, which introduces relevant information about the three towers in detail and allows you to understand their past and present lives.

As we walked in, we found in front of us the extremely large bell tower built in Nanzhao. Looking back, the three towers were already hidden in the trees.

After passing the bell tower, continue to move forward to the Yutong Guanyin Hall. The hall is large-scale and the Buddha statues are solemn. This is a comprehensive exhibition area for Dali Guanyin culture. There are various Guanyin Guanyin here, the most famous of which is the "Yutong Guanyin" located in the center of the hall. There are also scenic spots such as Duan Gong Tomb and Bodhi Garden nearby.

After passing Guanyin Hall, you will find the gate of Chongsheng Temple. The square in front of the mountain gate is huge and feels solemn.

Behind the mountain gate are the Fangsheng Pond and the Tianwang Hall, and then behind are the temple buildings. Chongsheng Temple Temple is built along the mountain, and it is uphill from the gate of the scenic area, so it is quite tiring to walk. I couldn't walk when I arrived at the King Hall, but the little guy felt like he was on chicken blood. He was running around and couldn't keep up with his rhythm. On second thoughts, I thought of some photos of the three pagodas reflected in the water. The shots were very beautiful, but it seemed that Chongsheng Temple didn't see where there was a big pond. If you could see such a scenery, where were you taken? I asked Du Niang and learned that these photos were taken in Santa Reflection Park, which is located south of the Santa Scenic Area. We went to have a look for our ideals. The scenery waited for no one. We turned around and headed for the exit.

We exited the scenic area exit and headed south to the Three Towers Reflection Park. As long as we bought tickets for the Three Towers Scenic Area, we could enter this park for free. Entering the park, you will see a pool of clear water in the center of the garden. The water is crystal clear, the water plants under the water are lying quietly, and the water surface is as calm as a mirror without waves. In addition, silver birch, cedar, weeping willows, etc. are planted next to the pool, and there are also rattan stands around it. There is a Dali Stele Pavilion on the west side of the pool. After passing through the pavilion and walking a few steps along the curved corridor, you will reach the Yangbo Pavilion in the water.

Although this park is not large in area, it is beautiful and still in the water. Coupled with the three towers in the distance, the reflection forms change with the different angles of viewing them, and the scenery is very charming.

After getting what we wanted, we had to solve the problem of eating. We returned to the entrance of the Three Towers Scenic Area and found a meal shop to fill our stomachs. The meal here was a bit spicy and tasted good. After a short rest after dinner, I picked up the car and headed to Xizhou.

Who knew that there were times when navigation was sleepy. There was a road that could not be taken because of road repairs, so I had to give up navigation and follow the road signs. As a result, I reached the Erhai Lake by the wrong weather. It can be said that it was a blessing in disguise, seeing the Erhai Lake completely different from Shuanglang. The sea here is very quiet and very clear. The blue sea surface is like a big mirror. The breeze blows, and the calm sea surface suddenly shines with sparkling waves, which makes people a little intoxicated. There are large tracts of farmland by the sea that few people have walked through. There are many wild ducks swimming on the lake in the distance. They are quietly enjoying life there. No one comes to disturb them. It is so quiet nature.

Standing on the bank and looking out, it seems that you can see the double corridors on the other side. After looking at the map, I found that this place is not far from Haizue Park. The scenery in the man-made park should not be as good as this place. To save time, I didn't choose to go to Haizue Park and continued to move towards Xizhou Town. This Xizhou was called "Dali City" during the Sui and Tang Dynasties. It was one of the "Ten Eyes" during the Nanzhao period. It was the hometown of the movie "Five Golden Flowers". It was a famous historical and cultural town and a key hometown of overseas Chinese in Yunnan Province.

Walking from the Erhai Lake to Xizhou, the road was a bit narrow and there were many cars. The car drove very slowly. For convenience, I decided to park the car at the edge of the field at the entrance of the town. The close view of the parking place was a green field. In the distance, you can see a large area of mottled ancient buildings. This is the ancient town of Xizhou. We walked into the town. After entering the township, I felt that this decision was quite correct. It might be due to a big project and there were many large earth-moving trucks on the narrow path. Driving here is not only a test of skills, but also a test of mentality.

This Xizhou is really an ancient town. It seems that there are many houses of the past, and quite a few of them have signs bearing the former residences of celebrities. It is said that Xizhou maintains the most and best ancient buildings of the Bai people. There are 88 courtyards in Bai people's residential buildings, and there are famous residential buildings in various historical periods. In the Ming Dynasty, Yang Shiyun's "Seven Foot Book Tower", and in the Qing Dynasty, Zhao Tingjun's Courtyard. During the Republic of China, Yan Zizhen's Courtyard, Dong Chengnong's Courtyard, Yang Pinxiang's Courtyard, Yin Longju's Courtyard, etc.

It seems that every small town in Yunnan has a Sifang Street, and Xizhou is no exception. It is a place where transportation and people gather from all directions. There are many businesses and many delicious snacks. For example, Xizhou Baba on the street corner is a kind of wheat flour scones. It is said that this old man makes them the best. He also habitually wears a sign with a tip of his tongue. He said that China on the tip of his tongue used to take pictures here. Many people were queuing up to buy cake, and we also went to join in the fun. After tasting it, we felt that this specialty had its own characteristics. It had good color, aroma and taste, and it tasted very good.

There are two large archways at the intersection of Sifang Street, one is Hanlin Square, and the other is Nomination Square, both of which originated from the fame of celebrities.

Next to the title shop is the famous Yan Family Courtyard, which is a very worthwhile place to see. The entrance price is 30 yuan. The builder of the compound was named Yan Zizhen, and his experience was quite legendary. Yan Zizhen was originally a civilian. He started out as a street trader and through his own efforts became a very famous businessman in the Qing Dynasty. He is an inspirational legend.

Most of the houses in the Yan family compound have two floors. Boys live downstairs and girls live upstairs. There are round carved wooden windows at the four corners of the upper floor of the "Tianxiang Deep" where the girls live, called "Beauty Windows". When girls grow up, they can throw hydrangea behind the beauty windows to choose their husbands.

The streets of Xizhou are narrow and deep. In addition to local residents wearing Bai costumes with reserved and kind expressions, those who shuttle through them are foreign tourists like us who are holding cameras and taking random pictures. Xizhou's commercial atmosphere is not so strong. There are still many residents in the township living in old houses with Bai characteristics. The warm winter sun of Dali shines on the long streets and alleys. The mottled light and shadow and the beautiful decoration of those Bai buildings actually give people a feeling as if they have been away from the world. The beauty of Xizhou lies in her simplicity and tranquility, living the life she deserves.

After leaving the old area, the road slowly widened. I picked up my car and prepared to head to Lijiang. Everyone was a little reluctant to leave Xizhou. Although it did not have the popularity of Shuanglang and Dali, it felt that this was a beautiful town that matched their inner setting. Quoting Mr. Lao She's description of Xizhou in his book "A Journey to Yunnan":"... Xizhou is a miracle. I can't remember seeing such a decent town in any remote place in the country. Entering the town is like arriving in Cambridge, England. There is running water flowing everywhere along the street. As soon as you go out, you can wash vegetables and laundry, and the pollution immediately flows away. The streets are neat, there are many shops, and there is a library. In front of the museum, there is a marble archway with gold inscriptions! There are police stations and deep courtyards like royal palaces, all of which are carved with beams and painted columns. There are many ancestral halls, all of which are also glorious with golden walls... Less than a mile is the Erhai Lake, and less than five or six miles is the high mountains. It is really a paradise to have such a town between the mountains and rivers!"

Returning to Lijiang is still the same way we came, so I won't describe it much. As we approached Sanyi Airport, the sky slowly darkened. The sunset dyed the clouds in the sky in various colors, making it very spectacular on the vast land of Yunnan.

Before arriving at Lijiang Airport, there were two roads to choose from to go to Lijiang. One was the Airport Expressway and the other was the Lida Line. I chose the Lida Line because there were not many cars and there were no charges. After driving for about 10 kilometers, the two roads merged and entered the urban area of Lijiang. The city of Lijiang has changed a lot, and previous memories are no longer comparable, so we should follow the navigation honestly.

At about 6:30, I arrived at the Jinjiang Inn Qixing Street store where I booked. The parking lot was right at the entrance of the lobby. When I arrived, there was just one seat that was not parked. If it wasn't for the off-season tourist season, there would be no parking space. It was a good time. After receiving the room card, we went into the room to rest for a while, rested and regained our strength, and prepared to walk around Dayan Ancient Town at night. After resting for a while, we found a random restaurant nearby to eat, and then went up Lion Mountain from Jinxing Street to enter the ancient town. According to memory, it seems that someone should check the ancient city protection fees, but fortunately no one checked, so maybe there is no need to check.

After walking along Sifang Street in the ancient town and going out from the big water wheel, I felt like I was just taking a quick look at the scenery and I didn't feel too much in the mood because there were so many people and the bar was quite noisy. I couldn't calm down and taste it carefully. Maybe this place is more suitable for young people:).

Come and go in a hurry, maybe this is not a good time, wait until the next day to come back and find you who you were.

On the fourth day, from Lijiang to Lugu Lake, a detailed tasting around the lake

I woke up early in the morning because I had to take the Lining Highway to Lugu Lake today. Legend has it that the road conditions are quite unfriendly. In winter, I am afraid of thin ice, rain, snow, landslides, and rolling stones. Because I have never driven it, I want to check early. Weather forecast to plan when to start on the road. However, it was a good day. The weather was good. Although there was no sun, there was no rain. To be on the safe side, I decided to leave the hotel at 9 o'clock. The trip took about 4-5 hours on the road.

After having breakfast at a small shop near the hotel, I packed my luggage and was ready to leave.

Starting from the ancient city, take Provincial Highway 308 and the journey is smooth. Before turning to Lining Highway, there are road administration and public security inspection vehicle driving licenses and driver's driving licenses. The old driver has no problems and must be released. However, some cars, for some unknown reasons, turned around and left after inspection. Therefore, those who come after them are reminded to have their driver's license and driving license ready for self-driving travel in case of emergency needs.

As soon as I got on the Lining Highway, I went straight into the mountains. The originally flat fields gradually disappeared. I felt that the scenery was still foreseeable. The green mountains and clear waters were similar to the mountain scenery in the south of the Yangtze River, just like an ink painting. Walking along this road, you can find that the microclimate in mountainous areas has changed greatly. The car turned a few hills and the scenery completely changed. The mountain gradually became bald. The surface of the mountain was covered with only a few shrubs and weeds, revealing red rocks. The ravines extended from the top of the mountain to the foot of the mountain. They were obviously caused by long-term rain. It was washed and formed, and there was no vegetation left in this ravine.

In the early section of Lining Highway, there is an attraction not to miss. It is called Lining Eighteen Bends. There is a charge for good shooting areas of this attraction. If you want to save money, don't enter the attraction fee counter, then drive down to the free viewing deck. From this position, you can see the eighteen turns of the old Lining Highway on the left and the new Lining Highway on the right. Looking down from the top of the mountain, the 18-curved road of the old highway is like a silk ribbon winding around the mountainside. Within a short distance from the Jinsha River Canyon, the mountain roads in the plateau area are winding and winding. Although it is a bit steep, it is also a beautiful scenery. The new Lining Highway is like a beautiful rainbow streaking across the mountainside. The comparison between the past and the present shows the improvement of engineering technology and national strength.

After passing around the 18th bend, the Lining Highway is basically downhill. The highway descends sharply along the mountain to the Jinsha River Valley. This section of the road is still borrowed from the old highway section. The mountain road is relatively tortuous, and basically it needs to be braked before the accelerator starts to be stepped on. When there is a slight straight road, I secretly glance at the river at the foot of the mountain. It is like a Wolong living among high mountains. The river surface is very calm but also magnificent. After driving countless corners, the car reached the bottom of the valley. The road has become very narrow due to the collapse of earth and rocks. On one side of the road is the Jinsha River, and on the other side is the collapsed rocks. There is a buried road on the towering hill. Small rocks slide down from the mountain from time to time, bringing up bursts of dust. Driving by the huge rocks on the roadside is a thrilling feeling. I am afraid that rocks will hit the car. In this environment, there is a spontaneous sense of oppression. You can feel the insignificance of human beings in front of nature, and you hope to reach the safe side immediately. When the car passes through this rugged mountain road and crosses the cross-river bridge, it drives much smoother.

The road climbs gently all the way to the east. The asphalt road is still flat, and there is a tunnel from time to time. Although the mountain is no longer as steep as it was before, there are still many sections with rockfalls, landslides and mountain slope protection deformation. What I remember deeply is the scene of a landslide. The entire section of the road was smashed beyond recognition by huge rocks, and the road was completely blocked. The road administration had no choice but to open a small path beside residential houses on the roadside to allow the road to remain passable. I really care about the safety of residents living on the roadside. I remind myself from time to time while driving that I must be careful when driving and pay attention to falling rocks.

Along the road, we pass through villages and towns, large and small. The villages built on the plains of the mountains are larger, and the villages built at the foot of the mountain and on the edge of the cliffs are smaller. Most of the residents 'costumes here are in the style of the 1980s and 1990s. The most common means of transportation in many villages is Three-wheeled motorcycles. Children are seen playing on the roads from time to time. Various slogans and slogans are painted on the walls and guardrails of the villages, such as fire prevention slogans and hospital advertisements.

After almost 3 hours of driving, I arrived at Ninglang Yi Autonomous County, which is a county under the jurisdiction of Lijiang City and is commonly known as Xiaolangshan. The buildings along the street here are very distinctive, generally mainly in yellow tones and have a strong Yi style. The main road of the county is busy with traffic and very lively. What impressed me deeply is the female costumes of the Yi people. They wore a rimmed or embroidered large and right-lapped top on the upper body, a black head head, earrings, and a silver row on the neckline. They wore a skirt unique to the Liangshan area. They were walking on the streets of the city. A beautiful scenery.

After passing Ninglang County, we began to enter the mountainous areas again. The weather gradually turned sunny, the line of sight was very transparent, and the scenery along the road was fascinating. The quiet village, curling smoke from the kitchen, and a scene of pastoral life, like a colorful painting.

After circling several hills, I arrived at the Lugu Lake ticket office. It was already 1 o'clock in the afternoon. Lugu Lake was called Luku Lake in ancient times. The lake surface was about 2,690.75m above sea level and an area of about 48.45km2. The residents here are mainly Mosuo people, but also some Naxi and Pumi people live there. Lugu Lake is known as the Daughter Country in the Dream Paradise. I feel a little excited to be able to come here and realize my previous dreams. After all, many people say that this place is too beautiful and they must visit this last country of daughters.

You can enter the scenic spot after buying a ticket (the ticket price is 100 yuan per person). There is a parking lot at the entrance where you can take a break, pack your clothes, and walk to the mountaintop observation deck to overlook Lugu Lake. The view here is very wide, and you can have a panoramic view of the entire Lugu Lake. The blue water and blue sky are magnificent and boundless. The mountain peak standing right in front of us is the sacred mountain in the minds of the Mosuo people-Gemu Goddess Mountain. The Gemu Goddess Mountain is more than 3700 meters above sea level and is the highest mountain around Lugu Lake. During the Zhuanshan Festival, Mosuo people go to Goddess Mountain to worship the goddess. Seeing such a scenery, I felt that all the hard work before was worth it, because the beauty here is really indescribable. I stood here and admired her quietly. When the wind was quiet, the lake was as smooth as a mirror, like a thousand acres of jasper; when the wind was blowing, the lake rippled slightly, and under the illumination of the sun, it produced sparkling waves. The scene of nature is always so harmonious, and no matter how it is matched, it feels right. At this moment, this scene seems to wash away all dust and make people forget their troubles. This may be the tranquility that the heart has been pursuing for a long time. I don't know where to find it, but it comes too suddenly and simply, making people pleasantly surprised and extremely satisfying.

It takes about ten minutes to get from the top of the mountain to the lake. After reaching the fork intersection, turn right around the lake. After driving for another ten minutes, I finally found a viewing platform where I could stop and walk. Surrounded by green mountains by the lake, the blue sky and the crystal lake water complement each other. Water plants in the water are crisscrossed and rippling with the waves. The waterbirds play leisurely in the lake, leaving a thin trace behind them. The afternoon sun shines gently on me and it is very comfortable. The lake wind gently blows my face. It feels cool and tiring. I close my eyes and experience the intoxicating air. All I can hear in my ears is the sound of the lake gently beating against the shore.

If you go further, you will find Caohai. Caohai is the outlet of Lugu Lake. It is a huge wetland naturally formed. Because the water here is relatively shallow, large areas of reeds grow. Because it is the middle of winter, the reeds on the entire lake have withered, making it very solemn and spectacular.

The water in Caohai is very calm, like a mirror that copies all the scenery one by one. The blue sky, white clouds, distant mountains, and near lakes seem to want my mind to be twice recorded and never forget. During this period, the pig trough boat unique to Lugu Lake parked quietly on the lake, enjoying the time alone and waiting for the season when all things recover.

There is a small market on the edge of Caohai. Various vendors sell a variety of delicious food. Grilled fish and barbecues are simple cooking methods, and the taste made is really memorable. Going inside is the only bridge on Lugu Lake-the Walking Marriage Bridge. This is the place where men and women meet in Mosuo. During the day, adult Mosuo men and women express their feelings to their loved ones by dancing and singing at the party. If a man is attracted to a woman, he will make an appointment with the woman during the day and go to the woman's "flower building" in the middle of the night. Here, men call their female lovers "Axia", and women call their male lovers "Azhu". As night fell, the "Ah Zhu" came and went on the wedding bridge to keep an appointment.

The walking marriage bridge is about 300 meters long and is made of wood with wooden railings on both sides. After walking around, everyone took a short rest and prepared to go to Goddess Bay to watch the sunset.

I accidentally passed by the God Sacrifice Platform and looked at the majestic buildings on the mountain. I thought it was worth a visit, so I parked in the roadside parking lot and climbed the God Sacrifice Platform. The scenery really lived up to my expectations. I saw the vast expanse of blue waves under the stage, facing the Gomu Goddess Mountain rising from the lake, towering into the clouds. Here, you can see the panoramic view of Lugu Lake up close. The water in Lugu Lake is particularly clear and has a little blue, and the sky at this time is also exactly this color. Being in it not only reminds me of Wang Bo's saying,"Autumn water shares the same color as the sky."

The Mosuo people are mostly women, call Lugu Lake "Shenami"(Mother Sea), and respect the goddess Gemu. The God Sacrifice Platform is a sacred place for Mosuo people to worship mountains and water. During the Mosuo "Tuohai Festival" and "Tuoshan Festival", the Mosuo people came with their families to worship the Mother Sea God Mountain here.

In the afternoon, Lugu Lake was very quiet without any disturbance. Holding the little guy's hand and walking down the mountain, I felt very safe and enjoyed this parent-child time. After turning a few bays along the lake, you will arrive at Goddess Bay. This is the most suitable place for watching the sunset on Lugu Lake. The road at the mouth of Goddess Bay was not repaired due to a road collapse. There was only a very narrow and steep downhill dirt road. Many cars did not dare to go down. With my driving skills as an old driver, I managed to reach the bank of the lake smoothly and found a place to park. The wind and waves in the afternoon gradually became stronger, so very few people came, but the wind dispelled the dark clouds and allowed us to enjoy the beautiful sunset.

After watching Lugu Lake for most of a day, I thought I would be a little aesthetic tired, but when I saw Goddess Bay, I still felt a light in my eyes. It faces Goddess Mountain across the lake. Although the wind is strong, the lake is uneven and the ground is still, and the pig troughs and boats are scattered everywhere, it adds a touch of story to the picture. A bay of blue water, a bay of secluded jungle, and a bay of rugged rocks, we are quietly waiting for the sunset here.

The sun gradually set, and Phnom Penh was slowly blocked by distant mountains. The afterglow gave off rays of light behind the mountains. The clouds in the sky also became colorful by the sunset. The originally light blue sky turned into a delicate pink color. Rippling away, night began to slowly fall. This was the first time that the little guy looked at the sunset so attentively and kept asking 100,000 why, and I answered with 100,000 answers.

Goddess Bay was originally known as Zhaojiawan. It is said that many people surnamed Zhao live here. Brother Zhao here founded an online celebrity shop "Good People Snacks". The meal fee is 35 yuan and the price is about the same as fast food in big cities. After sunset, we will have dinner here. Legend has it that the origin of Good People Snack is that a tourist fell into a bottomless lake. The owner here saved the tourist. Later, the tourist came every year to visit the owner of the store, hence the name. The environment here is beyond words. It is basically a simple shack. People who come here to eat should not come for the environment and services. There are four dishes in total. The vegetarian dishes are tomatoes and cabbage mixed with sugar, and the meat dishes are chicken stewed with matsutake and live fish stewed with matsutake. At the first bite of chicken soup, we were deeply moved by the delicious food here. The taste and environment of the food are simply different from each other. The style of this store is just like the boss, Lao Zhao, with a touch of delicacy in the rough. The boss still cooks rice with his bare arms in winter. The meat dishes are served on basins and tasted with big spoons. However, when dining, the boss cares very much about everyone's evaluation of the taste of the food. He also humorously asked us to put away our phones and taste the dishes he cooked. During the banquet, we talked about his experience in cooking fish and said that the fish soup he cooked was never seasoned and was extremely delicious and had no fishy smell. He guaranteed that we would still want to drink it after drinking it. Anyway, the fish soup here is also very delicious, very fragrant and slightly sweet. It is not as firewood as the fish eaten in the city. It is worth the money just to drink the fish soup. It can be said that it was a surprise for the trip to Lugu Lake.

The night was getting late, and I rushed to Xiaoluoshui Village after dinner. It is said that it is good to watch the sunrise there in the morning. Xiaoluoshui Village is located on the north bank of Lugu Lake. It is a small village by the water. There are not many people in the village and it is very close to the Lige Peninsula. It is much quieter than Daluoshui and the Lige Peninsula. It belongs to the junction of Sichuan and Yunnan. The provincial boundary is at the entrance of the village, and the Primary Color Inn we booked is there. When the car arrived at Xiaoluo River, I saw a busy scene. Many tourist buses parked at the entrance of the village and people walked around. I was a little overwhelmed, so I could only call the owner, Lao Zhao, and ask him to help arrange parking. He said that there was a bonfire party now and it would end in ten minutes, so he asked me to wait. Sure enough, after a while, the bus left with the passengers, and the small village regained its calm.

Let's talk about Lao Zhao from the Original Color Inn. He is the most enthusiastic shop owner I have ever met. When we first set out from Lijiang, he called me and took the initiative to contact us and gave us some suggestions on travel routes. In the afternoon, he called me and asked me what I needed to help. He introduced good people snacks and bonfire parties. It was just a little late to go to Xiaoluoshui and only saw the "performance" of the party. Once you entered the inn, you could feel Lao Zhao's enthusiasm. After leading us to the guest room, he invited our family to visit his residence. After making a pot of tea, we talked about his experience in coming to Lugu Lake. He was from Shandong. An accidental travel plan brought him to Yunnan. When Lugu Lake appeared, he found that he had fallen in love with it deeply. After living in Lugu Lake for some time, when I returned to Shandong, I felt that I could no longer adapt to the local environment, so I quit my job as a teacher and moved to Dali and Lugu Lake. After many twists and turns, I negotiated a cooperation with Amu from this family. So I traveled between Lijiang and Lugu Lake to purchase building materials and built this inn. He drove a warrior car to every corner of Lugu Lake and every season. The photos he took were filled with the hut, showing beautiful scenery beyond words, and he admired his experience very much. I asked about breakfast, and Lao Zhao said that he could ask Amin to prepare it and eat it at his grandmother's room. He was a very down-to-earth person.

Next to Lao Zhao's small house is the ancient grandmother's house. There is a primitive fire pond of the Mosuo people in the room. Here, you can roast the fire around the fire pond and slowly experience the fire pond culture of the Mosuo people. The decoration of this inn is not high-end, but it has characteristics and sufficient related facilities. Xiaoluo River is very quiet late at night. It is a little cold outside the house in winter. The outside of the inn is illuminated by the bright moonlight. When you look up, you can see the stars all over the sky. The whole village sleeps quietly.

On the fifth day, from Lugu Lake to Lijiang, visit Lugu Lake daily and Shuhe River at night

The alarm clock woke me up from my sleep. I opened my eyes and the sky was not yet bright. I opened the curtains and saw that the sky was already a little white. The weather was good and there was no cloud. It was just a good time to watch the sunrise.

I woke up the family and took the little guy and my parents to the lake at the entrance of the village, which is the dividing line between Yunnan and Sichuan. There are obvious differences on both sides of the highway around the lake. On one side is Yunnan and on the other is Sichuan. It is said that the area of Lugu Lake in Sichuan is about two-thirds, and that of Yunnan is one-third. The two provinces each develop their own area. Area. Looking back at Xiaoluoshui Village by the lake, I feel that it is really happy. It has both the shelter of Gemu Goddess Mountain and the care of Lugu Mother Lake.

The early morning of Lugu Lake in winter is a little cold, covering the wooden plank road by the lake with a thin layer of frost. Many wild ducks fly over the lake in the distance. These elves are swimming happily on the lake and can't wait to welcome the coming sun. The sun was still a little shy at this time, hiding far behind the mountains, and the sky in the distance was turned orange-red by her.

After a while, the orange color in the sky slowly began to turn lighter, and the lake reflected a faint orange color. The breeze blew across the calm lake, causing waves of ripples. The ducklings seemed to have quieted down and looked at the distant mountains with us.

Suddenly, a beam of light jumped out from behind the mountain. The light beam swept into the distance along the outline of the mountain and landed on the mountain of the goddess Gum behind it. Gradually, the beam became bigger and bigger, and the outline of the sun gradually became clearer, shining the surroundings with golden light. Bright, the goddess Gum also slowly revealed her beautiful face.

A layer of fog rising from the lake makes the entire lake as beautiful as a fairyland. In an area at a high altitude like Lugu Lake, everything feels so ethereal, as if you have integrated into nature. It really has a kind of fairy feeling. Gradually, the sun shone on the entire village and the entire lake... Show their beauty one by one, and everything enjoys the gift from the sun wantonly.

Walking along the lake to the inn near the lake, a big yellow dog crawled out of nowhere and led us all the way with its tail. It turned back three times at a time, as if it wanted to lead distant guests to visit our village. We followed it. Arrived at Xiaoluo Water Pier. A breeze blew, and the fog on the lake was carried away to the center of the lake. Many waterbirds gathered on the bank of the lake to rest. Many tourists, like us, enjoyed the beautiful scenery at the beginning of the sun by the lake, and sent people to the lake. A harmonious scene with nature.

Passing through the farmland in the middle of the village, we returned to the inn. The Gum Goddess Mountain was particularly tall and tall under the clear sky. Eminem had already prepared breakfast for us. Next to the fire pond in my grandmother's room, we enjoyed a different Mosuo breakfast. Although it could not be said to be rich, it also had a good taste.

The morning sun shines into the room through the glass of the balcony, so you can enjoy the guest rooms here in detail. The corridor decoration has a strong ethnic style, the balcony is very spacious, and there is a small yard under the balcony with various fruit trees planted. Lao Zhao was sitting alone in the yard sipping tea, looking leisurely and pastoral. He invited us to have morning tea, chatted about the origins of the various fruit trees in the yard, and invited us to visit Xizang with him next time. We thanked Lao Zhao for his generous hospitality. Time was running out of sight. We went back to our room to pack our luggage and prepare for the next stop of our journey.

When I came out of the water, I came to Yang Erche Nam's Art Museum. It is located on the top of the hill at the entrance of the village. This restaurant is not big and charges 30 yuan. I was not very interested in such celebrities, so I didn't go in. The view from the top of the mountain is still quite open, with the blue lake and blue sky everywhere, and Bird Island is also in front of you. After viewing and descending the mountain, we continued to Nise Village.

Nisai Village is a natural village at the foot of the Mount of the Goddess Gum. The entrance of the village is facing the Lion Rock Cableway. You can take it to get close to the Mount of the Goddess Gum. Walking into Nise Village, I found that it is a small and secluded place. The village is some distance from the lake. There is no strong commercial atmosphere here, no complicated tourists, only fishermen casting nets on the lake to fish, giving a sense of life. I saw a calm sea on the blue lake. Through the reflection of the lake, the sun imprinted the pebbles at the bottom of the lake with sparkling waves. There was a large grassland on the bank of the lake, which was very spectacular from a distance. There is a pair of lover trees growing by the lake here. They are one of the symbols of Lugu Lake and a must-see attraction for many tourists. It is said that they have been a couple since they grew up by the lake, like intimate companions and glued together, so they are called the Lovers Tree by the locals. These two trees are very tall, one size larger than the nearby trees. They look very unusual. Take a group photo with them and feel romantic. After a short stop in Nise Village, we set off for Rigg Village.

While walking around, we came to the Rigg Peninsula Observation Deck. The view from the top of the mountain is very wide. Standing on it and looking down, we can see the houses gathered by the lake, the green slopes, the blue lake, and the sparkling waves of the lake. You can all come into view. This is a favorite place for photographers, and you can see many photos of the Rigg Peninsula taken from this angle online.

Ligg Village is on the north side of Lugu Lake, surrounded by water on the east, west and south sides, forming the "Ligg Bay" with the Ligg Peninsula as the core. Mosuo characteristic houses are distributed on the lake bay and peninsula. The unique geographical location makes Ligg have a different scenery from other villages, so the small Ligg Peninsula is more popular with tourists. Ligg's fame may be attributed to the Internet. When words such as "You must go to Ligg to go to Lugu Lake" and "Ligg is simple and rarely commercialized" were all over the Internet, Ligg Village was no longer peaceful since then. It can be said that this is a very lively place now and has a high degree of commercialization. Walking to the villages on the peninsula, you can see many hotels, all of which are expensive. The facilities here are considered first-class in Lugu Lake. The houses and greening are arranged in an orderly manner, but they have lost the original flavor of a Mosuo village.

We stopped at Lovers Beach for a while, then had lunch in Daluoshui, filled our stomachs, and set off back to Lijiang along the same road. During the trip to Lugu Lake, the beautiful scenery was unforgettable, but more of the significance was that it made me realize what my heart was going on. It was really valuable to have a moment of peace in my heart while working hard all day. I like this kind of feeling on the road so much.

After a four-hour drive, we returned to Lijiang and saw the familiar Yulong Snow Mountain again. We replenished gas near Dayan to make arrangements for tomorrow's journey. As planned, we came to the ancient town of Shuhe for a night's rest.

This is a B & B in Zhenkou. The inn is very clean and warmly decorated. The red lanterns are very cheerful and have local characteristics. There is a parking lot next to it, making it very convenient to travel by car. The surroundings of the B & B are very quiet. There is a creek at the door. The gurgling water is particularly beautiful in such an environment. It is a free lullaby that can accompany us to sleep at night. The boss and his wife are both from Northeast China, and chatting is very exciting. They love to raise dogs and they are both big dogs. They scared the little ones as soon as they entered the door. Fortunately, the dogs were relatively obedient, and they gradually adapted to it.

Shuhe Ancient Town, which means "village under the peak", is one of the earliest settlements of Naxi ancestors in Lijiang Bazi. It has a long history and is older than the ancient city of Lijiang. It is the birthplace of Tusi and was once the distribution center of Lijiang's fur trade and an important well-preserved market town on the Ancient Tea Horse Road. There is a Ancient Tea Horse Road Museum in the ancient town, which introduces the development and evolution of the Ancient Tea Horse Road and the development of the Naxi people from farming civilization to commercial civilization. We came to Shuhe a long time ago. At that time, the ancient town had not been fully developed. The bonfire party on Sifang Street was still fresh in my memory. This visit feels like returning home. Compared with Dayan Ancient Town, Shuhe Ancient Town is a very quiet place with not many tourists. This time, you can experience the past Dayan.

You have to buy tickets to enter the ancient town during the day. There are people on duty at every entrance and exit of the ancient town, and people are evacuated around 7 o'clock. Before it was time, I arranged a dinner first and asked the innkeeper. She said that her family also opened a Northeast restaurant at the entrance of Guzhen, and she could get a 20% discount on meals when staying at the hotel. That would be great. So we found this restaurant. The owner was very enthusiastic and the quantity of dishes was increased a lot. This pot of stew felt great value.

After dinner, we swaggered into the ancient town. The layout here is very similar to that of Dayan. It also has the same Sifang Street Square and the same streams circling the street, but we felt more simple and tranquil. There are many shops in the ancient town, with ancient wooden facades and bright blue stone roads in front of the shops. This should be the appearance of Dayan Ancient Town in its early years. Walking in the ancient town, what impressed us the most was the stone bridge and the road paved with stone slabs. Countless horse gangs once came and went here. Deep or shallow horseshoes were left on the stone roads. Mark, these ancient traces seem to silently tell the story of the past here, and time seems to slow down in Shuhe.

Sifang Tingyin is the central square of Shuhe Ancient Town. Every night from 7:30 to 8:30, there is a bonfire party here, dancing to the beat and releasing your true self.

Several such "three-eye wells" were seen in Shuhe. The three-eye wells are also called Santan Water. The division of water in the three-eye wells is clear: the first pool is drinking water, the second pool is vegetable washing water, and the third pool is used for washing clothes. The pool water is a spring water that has never dried up. The first pool is full and overflows into the second pool, and the second pool is full and overflows into the third pool, and then drained away. This design reflects the wisdom of Naxi ancestors and allows Water resources can be fully utilized.

Shuhe is a good place to understand Lijiang's history. Sometimes what we are pursuing is not the ancient city itself, but the clues left by time. When visiting Shuhe, a simple and quiet ancient town, it is best to find a quiet place to sit and experience it with a relaxed mind. This feeling is really great.

On the sixth day, from Lijiang to Shangri-La to view the First Bay of the Yangtze River, visit the Napahai Wetland, and walk the ancient city of Dukezong

Basically, in all pictures about Lijiang tourism, there is a photo of the "First Bay of the Yangtze River" taken from above. Whenever you see this spectacular scene, you will have the urge to see this style. With extremely high popularity and magnificent scenery, today's first target is her. We slept until we woke up naturally in the morning, packed up and had breakfast, and set off. The car moved along the winding road in the mountains. The early morning sun was still soft. The slanting sun shone on the snowy mountains, giving different levels of color., it looked so spectacular. From Lijiang to Shigu, Yulong Snow Mountain and Haba Snow Mountain accompany us all the way.

Turn left at the intersection of Sancha Road that meets the National Highway and walk in the direction of Shigu Town. It takes about ten kilometers to reach the Shigu Town Pier, where there is a large parking lot. When entering the dock to visit, the most eye-catching thing is a commemorative statue of Xu Xiake. About three hundred years ago, Xu Xiake, a famous geographer, traveler and litterateur in the Ming Dynasty, traveled all over thousands of mountains and rivers to visit Lijiang. He was warmly received by Mu Zeng, a then Lijiang Tusi and Naxi writer. The two of them met at first sight and admired each other., forged a profound friendship. In her travel notes, Xu Xiake once lamented that the Mufu's "beauty of the palace is similar to that of a king." This statue is a witness to this period of history.

After passing the statue of Xu Xiake, you can go straight in to the bank of the Jinsha River and enjoy the first bay of the Yangtze River up close. This section of the river is open. Although it is a dry season, the water is still rapid. It is shocking to be there. The Yangtze River pours down from the "roof of the world" and enters Yunnan in Batang County. Together with the Lancang River and Nujiang River, it flows through the mountains and deep valleys of the Hengduan Mountains to form a magnificent landscape of "Three Rivers Parallel Flowing". When we arrived between Shigu Town, Lijiang and Shasongbi Village, Shangri-La, we suddenly made a sharp turn. This bend is so large that it is said to be 270 degrees. After turning, it turns to the northeast, forming a rare "U"-shaped bend."The river flow is reversed here and it is rushing into the Central Plains to Strengthen the View." People call this wonder in the world the "First Bay of the Yangtze River". Because Shigu Ferry has a wide river and moderate water, making it suitable for ferries, it has always been a battleground for military strategists. According to legend, in history, Zhuge Liang's "crossing Luzhou in May" during the Three Kingdoms period and Kublai Khan's "Genang Crossing the River" during the Southern Song Dynasty were both staged in Shigu Town. In the last century, the Second Front Army of the Red Army went north to resist Japan. The Long March came here and also chose this place to cross the Jinsha River.

From this location of the dock, although you can enjoy the beauty of the Yangtze River up close, you cannot appreciate its full picture, nor can you truly feel its majesty. Many people recommend climbing to a hill behind it to see the panoramic view. Because it was time-consuming, they didn't try it, which was a little regrettable.

Shigu Town is named after a drum-shaped stone tablet carved with white jade. The stone tablet is 1.5 meters in diameter and 0.7 meters thick. It is protected by a stele pavilion. An inscription is engraved on the drum surface, recording the achievements of the local prefect of Lijiang marching north to Tubo and winning triumphantly. Almost magical is that there is a visible healing crack on the drum surface as high as a person. It is said that this crack will open and close automatically, indicating the prosperity and decline of the country. Folk legend: "The world is chaotic, the drum breaks itself, it is peaceful and stable, and the drum closes itself." Guo Moruo once visited and left ink. The inscription content is the couplet at the entrance of the Shigu Scenic Area: The gains and losses of the people's hearts reflect the history of the rise and fall of ancient and modern times, and the stone drums together account for the world's chaos.

What is worth mentioning is Shigu Town. Because this ancient town is far away from Dayan, it is also far away from excessive commercialization. The town has basically maintained its original state. There are rows of houses built along the mountains along the Jinsha River, with blue tiles scattered high and low, which looks quite beautiful. The houses in the township are not decorated or the noise of tourists. Only living days are flowing, full of the life of the Naxi people. breath. Here you can see traditional baskets, ethnic costumes and matsutake mushrooms. Walking in the streets and alleys of the ancient town, you can experience the rare tranquility, giving people the illusion of turning back time.

Continue along National Highway 214. When you enter Shangri-La, you can see a very distinctive scenery. Five white yaks welcome us at the intersection, full of Tibetan style. The road conditions of the national highway are generally quite good. After entering the mountainous area, the four lanes have become two lanes. When there are many large vehicles, driving is relatively slow, and the basic speed is controlled at 60. On both sides of the road, there are rocks and rocks on one side and the other side are cliffs. However, I feel that there are fewer landslide sections, which are safer than the Lining Highway. Occasionally, there are sections occupying a lane during construction, and staff will command the interception of wrong peaks. This is really done in place, and careful dredging ensures that the road is smooth.

Shangri-La is the Tibetan language of Diqing, which means "sun and moon in the heart". It is also a place of eternal peace and tranquility among the high eastern mountains depicted in the novel "The Lost Horizon" by the famous British writer James Hilton. Setting foot on this land is full of infinite reverie.

Along the way to Shangri-La, there were always snow-capped mountains accompanying them. At the beginning, the Yulong Snow-capped Mountains, later, the Haba Snow-capped Mountains, and they were not bid farewell until Zhongdian. If you want to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the snowy mountains, you can stop at the many scenic spots along the way. The views of these viewing points are wide enough, and the close-up views of the distant mountains all show the majesty and majesty of nature, making people linger.

After a period of high mountains, the mountains gradually began to slow down, and a high mountain dam area appeared in front of us. This is Xiaozhongdian. It is the only place for Lijiang to go to Shangri-La. It is located in the south of Shangri-La County, next to the G214 National Highway, with a large area of lush grassland. If you come here from late May to mid-June, you should be able to see a sea of flowers, such as rhododendrons, wolfbane flowers, Gesang flowers and other flowers blooming competing to each other. How magnificent it was at that time, but because it was in winter, I basically missed the opportunity to see the sea of flowers, so I can only leave some regrets.

Keep moving forward, the road conditions are getting better and better. The road is new and smooth, and there are fewer big cars. From time to time, you can see yaks leisurely grazing, groups of small black pigs wandering around, rolling in the grass, and occasionally a few lively ones will wander on the road, which is somewhat dangerous and somewhat surprising.

After passing Xiaozhongdian, you will enter Yingbin Avenue. The road here is spacious, colorful and ornate, comparable to the scenery of many large and medium-sized cities. At the end of the road, there is a tall white tower standing in the wilderness, looking very majestic. Spectacular. It is said that this white tower is a tower within a tower. The new tower wraps the old "Peace and Auspicious Tower" inside, so it is named the Shangri-La Tower within. This new white tower is also known as the largest white tower in the world and is to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the founding of Diqing Tibetan autonomy. The White Pagoda is also called Futu, and the Tibetan is called "Qudeng". It was introduced into Xizang from Nepal. The "Qudeng" of Tibetan Buddhism is divided into a spiritual pagoda and a Buddhist pagoda. The former is also called a relic pagoda, which enshrines the true body of monks or real relics; the latter enshrines Buddhist scriptures and Buddha statues, and is generally built around the temple or on the mountaintop roadside; it is used for Tibetan people to transfer scriptures, worship, pray, exorcise evil spirits, and pray for blessings. For a tower within a tower, this is the first time to see such a giant tower.

The environment in Shangri-La's Urban area is still good. The roads are clean and tidy, and the traffic is in good order. Everyone was in a good mood all the way. Unexpectedly, there was an incident in the search for the inn. The address left by the inn online was wrong, and the navigation went directly to a private house. After calling the waiter was quite enthusiastic, but he gave a path that could not be found on the map and asked the locals, no one knew where it was. So my cleverness came on stage. Using the reference information left by the inn, I found an inn nearby it. I finally got the directions, and the ending was quite satisfactory. We put our luggage in the room and rested for a while. The clerk suggested that we go to Napa Sea. In fact, it was not in my plan. I wanted to go to the Yila Grassland. Since it would not take time, we decided to go to Napa Sea first.

When I came to Napahai, I discovered that it and Yila Grassland were actually the same place, but the names were different. The result was good, and the two plans were merged. This is a fairly large grassland and wetland lake, surrounded by several Tibetan natural villages. The style is completely different from the places I visited a few days ago. Drive along the road along the Napa Sea to make a lake around. This road is in very good condition and it is easy to drive. Along it, you can admire the grassland, wetland lake, cattle, sheep and horses, mountains, white clouds, and Tibetan houses from different angles. The landscape composed of.

When I first entered the Huanhu Road, the scenery on both sides of the road was a little bleak. Because it was in the middle of winter, the grassland vegetation and grass were withered and withered. There were few herdsmen to see. Occasionally, a few cows stood blankly and rested, feeling lifeless.

As we go deeper, the painting style gradually changes. The area of water in the grassland gradually increases, and the number of livestock gradually increases. Although the grassland is still yellow and yellow, it becomes lively due to the nourishment of the water.

The roads here are a little winding, and there are not many tourists at this time of year, and we don't encounter any cars along the way. On one side of the road is the grassland and on the other side is the village. These houses are all Tibetan style and beautifully built. The villagers 'lives must be very comfortable. On the road, I met a group of cattle walking leisurely. They walked along the roadside in an orderly manner as if they had been trained and did not randomly barge into the road.

The area of the water is getting bigger and bigger, nearby farmhouses have disappeared, and in this flat grassland area, the perspective has become extremely open. The eyes of green water, large tracts of grassland, vivid animals, Tibetan-style houses, huge white towers, nearby green mountains, distant snowy mountains, and blue sky, all constitute a magnificent picture. People are nostalgic.

Gradually, the grassland and the water merged, and the grassland scene I imagined finally appeared. Under the blue sky, the breeze caressed the lake, creating sparkling ripples. Sporadic horses were grazing leisurely. The shadow of the horses is reflected on the lake. This tranquility and vastness can only be felt when you are there. So I stopped the car and photographed this moment, imagining that if it was a season with abundant water and grass, this picture would be more perfect.

At the end of Haizi, one side of the road has been replaced by a high mountain. Looking back at the foot of the mountain, it really feels like the sea. You can really call it the Napa Sea. The sky is getting darker, and the setting sun has turned the sunny side of the mountain with a faint red. The shadow of the mountain is cast on the lake. The color of the lake has also changed with blue and black. The color here has a dreamy feeling.

After bidding farewell to Napahai, we came to the ancient city of Dukezong with a history of more than 1300 years. Here is the best-preserved and largest Tibetan dwelling group in China. In ancient times, it was once the hub of the ancient tea-horse road and a window for cultural exchanges between Tibetan villages in the snowy region and ethnic groups in the Yunnan region. During the Yifeng and Diaolu years of the Tang Dynasty (676-679 AD), Tibet established a stockade on the top of the Dagui Mountain here, named it "Dukezong." A Tibetan pronunciation contains two meanings, one is "built on a stone" Castle "and the other is" Moonlight City." In the construction of the ancient city, most of the building materials were sourced locally. Craftsmen discovered that a locally produced white clay could be used as a coating for the exterior walls of houses, so the exterior walls of ancient houses were painted white. This style has been used to this day. The former stockade has been erased by time, and the ancient city left behind is built along the mountains. The paved stone roads are uneven, and many of the stone slabs are still left with deep horseshoe marks. That was the gift given by the caravan of horses back then. A token left by time.

The parking lot in the ancient city is quite large and convenient for parking. What's interesting is that the livestock walking around makes parking full of drama. A gust of wind blows and raises cow wool and sticks it to your pants, giving you the feeling of being in a pastoral area. The landmark of the ancient city is Guishan Park built on Guishan. It was built during the Kangxi period. The building was built against the mountain. On the top of the mountain is Chaoyang Tower, which is high on the top of the mountain. Climbing to the top of the building, you can have a panoramic view of the ancient city. At the foot of the mountain is Moonlight Square, with an ancient well for drinking. The well water is clear and sweet, countless times better than nature's porters. Many years ago, girls carrying water would come here in droves every morning to collect water. Such a bright color can be called the most beautiful scenery in the ancient city.

Climbing up the steps, you can see a huge prayer wheel on the top of the mountain. It is the most distinctive building here and is known as the largest prayer wheel in the world. The entire prayer turning cylinder is about 5 stories high. The body is made of gold-plated pure copper. The four major Bodhisattva Bodhisattva Manjusri, Samannah, Guanyin, and Ksitigarbha are carved with embossed seals at the upper end of the cylinder wall. The Buddha's Eight Treasures are carved at the lower end. The cylinder also contains a total of 1.24 million Buddhist mantras, wordless mantra, etc., and 16 tons of various Buddhist treasures. There is a handrail under the prayer wheel for people to push the prayer wheel. To turn such a huge prayer tube, everyone needs to work together. Every time it rotates it, it is equivalent to reciting 1.24 million sounds of the Buddha's name. After rotating it for three weeks, you can eliminate disasters and pray for blessings and achieve good luck. In this place closest to the blue sky, local Tibetans and tourists from far away push the prayer wheel to rotate three times to pray for what they want.

Standing at the highest point and looking at the ancient city, you can see a piece of ancient Tibetan-style buildings. They blend with the blue sky and green mountains and have a harmonious beauty. The colorful gold flags dance under the breeze. Each prayer flag is printed with Buddhist scriptures and bird and animal patterns. Every time the prayer flags swaying in the wind move, it means chanting the scriptures once. They are the spiritual bonds connecting gods and people., expressing good wishes for life. Many Tibetans come here just to make pious wishes under the colorful prayer flags.

There is a unique building at the foot of Guishan Mountain, known as the Central Town Hall, which is also the current Diqing Red Army Long March Museum. It is a Han-Tibetan wall building. This is the center of Tibetan discussions, gatherings and religious activities in the city. It is called "Dukenriba Xiakang" in Tibetan. The main building was rebuilt in 1983. It is three-story high and has the four major Vajra of Tibetan Buddhism painted on the walls on both sides. There is a tall and thick middle pillar in the center of the hall. The masses regard it as a god. Cypress branches and hada are tied to the middle pillar to show their reverence. After watching the central town hall, turn around and head to the ancient city district.

The sky slowly darkened. We walked on the gravel road in the ancient city of Dukezong and felt the unique Tibetan style here. Compared with the prosperity of Lijiang, the nights in Dukezong were much quieter. From time to time, monks hurried through quiet alleys on the streets. All this told people that it still retains the simplicity of the Tibetans, continues the life they deserve, and retains a pilgrimage heart.

Feel free to walk into a Tibetan-style restaurant, order a Tibetan meal, and experience the delicious taste on your tongue. Butter tea, tsampa, and highland barley cakes are of course essential. Take a sip of butter tea and follow the flow of the tea, from the tip of the tongue to the depths of the stomach. The strong butter flavor and the faint tea aroma give us an extremely comfortable feeling; the rice cake is fragrant and glutinous, and it is also very delicious; the highland barley cake is crisp and has a fragrant taste. The high-calorie food on the plateau adds enough calories and rich nutrients to us, and we feel refreshed after eating it.

After eating and drinking, we returned to the Moonlight Square, looked at Guishan from the center of the square and felt the magnificent night view of Guishan Park. Under the constantly changing gorgeous lights, the golden prayer wheel became more prominent in the dark night. You can't miss such a scenery. Taking photos leaves this beautiful memory.

Then we returned to the inn and prepared to rest. We are very satisfied with the room type here. The room is spacious and bright, the bedding is very clean, and the decoration is full of Tibetan style. It is very attentive. However, an embarrassing incident occurred at night. Because the inn staff forgot to turn on the solar water heater during the day, he didn't prepare enough hot water. As a result, the little guy ran out of hot water after taking a bath. At night, the ancient city had a power outage in a timely manner, and it was impossible to use electricity to boil water. The adults didn't wash it. In this darkness, we made do for the whole night, and we felt a little helpless.

On the seventh day, visit Gadan Songzanlin Temple from Shangri-La to Lijiang, and walk the ancient city of Lijiang at night

The original plan today was to sleep until we woke up naturally, but because the power outage was out and the heating equipment could not be used, I was woken up early in the morning by the cold in Shangri-La. Then I had to get up. The inn had no electricity and couldn't cook food. I had to make do with a meal outside and then go to Gadan Songzanlin Temple.

Gadan Songzanlin Temple is the largest Tibetan Buddhist temple in Yunnan Province, also known as Guihua Temple. It is located at the foot of Foping Mountain, 5 kilometers north of Shangri-La. It is one of the "Thirteen Forests" built in 1679 AD. Emperor Yongzheng named Guihua Temple. It is the center of the Yellow Religion in Sichuan and Yunnan, plays a pivotal position in the entire Tibetan area, and is known as the "Little Potala Palace". The temple is built against a mountain and looks like an ancient castle. It integrates Tibetan plastic art and is also known as the "Tibetan Art Museum".

The weather on that day was very good. The blue sky and sparse white clouds very well set off the green mountains and buildings on the plateau. Under this beautiful scenery, everyone was in a very good mood. After entering the Songzan Forest Scenic Area, the car was parked in the ticket office parking lot according to the regulations of the scenic area, and then transferred to a sightseeing bus to arrive at the gate of the temple. The sightseeing fare was included in the ticket. Therefore, tickets to Songzan Forest Scenic Area will not be cheap. Tickets are 80+ scenic bus 20+ explanations 15=115. Personally, apart from sightseeing buses, the other two items are quite worth it. After checking in, you can transfer to the scenic spot sightseeing bus to go to the gate of Songzanlin Temple. You can't see Songzanlin Temple at the transfer point, which shows that there is still some distance from the temple.

The sightseeing bus turned a hill and saw a large and resplendent temple in front of you. The check-in office was at the entrance, and there were two huge stone lions on the left and right, setting off a majestic aura. There were several handsome commentators here to welcome tourists. We took several photos of the main hall of Yuanwang Temple at the gate and followed the commentator inside.

The handsome Tibetan commentator Tashi was grandly launched. With a high nose and big eyes, he has a resolute temperament. His Mandarin level is good and he is also very humorous. He first introduced to tourists the precautions for visiting the temple, including that you should not wear sunglasses and hats when entering the temple hall. When entering the temple hall, you should follow the principle of entering the left and exiting the right. When encountering the prayer wheel, you also need to turn clockwise. Buddha statues in the temple should not be pointed with your fingers. Then he introduced the Tibetan customs of Shangri-La, such as diet, burial system, marriage customs, etc., which gave us a certain understanding of Tibetan culture. In addition, we are reminded that in Shangri-La at an altitude of more than 3000 meters, we should not walk too fast to prevent hypoxia and discomfort.

After looking at the guide map of Songzanlin Temple, the tour route is simple and clear. After entering the temple gate, there is an uphill road with a total of 146 steps. After walking through this road, turn left, and then you can visit the Tsongkhapa Hall in turn., Zacang Hall and Shakyamuni Hall, go down from the right side and return the original way.

Tashi took us to control the rhythm of the visit well and stopped at the middle of the steps to give us a rest. He also looked back at a hill by the lake of Ramyangcuo and said that it was a celestial burial platform., and talked with us about the interpretation of Tibetan celestial burial.

At the end of the steps, you can go up to the temple high platform. Standing here and looking far into the distance, you feel suddenly stretched. In front is the Shika Snow Mountain with an altitude of more than 4500 meters, which reflects golden light under the sunshine; in the west is the temple's celestial burial platform, next to it is the dojo for transcending; in the east is the surrounding mountain beam, and on the gentle slope is engraved with the white characters of "Shangri-La Gedan Songzanlin Temple" written in Tibetan and Chinese characters. The sun shines through the white clouds on the hillside, one is bright and the other is dark;

In front of the temple is Ramyangcuo Lake. The lake looks small, but it is clear. Behind you are the Tsongkhapa Hall, Zacang Hall and Sakyamuni Hall. The Zacang Hall in the middle is the most magnificent. It is a five-story Tibetan-style building with carved beams and painted buildings, and a gilded copper roof on the top, which is resplendent and resplendent. Eight big Kangshen, monk's house and other buildings are guarded on both sides, with high and low locations, and clear three-dimensional outlines.

From left to right, we visited the three halls and got to know the internal facilities one by one. Zacang Tibetan means monastery, which is a place where monks study classics and practice teachings. The back hall is filled with bronze Buddhas such as Tsongkhapa and Maitreya Buddha, which are more than three feet high and lead directly to the upper floor. On the middle level, there are eight Lakang rooms, which are the temples, the Dharma Hall, the Kampo Room, the quiet room, and the dining room. The living room on the front floor is used for VIP banquets and watching the "Qiangmu"(mask) dance. On the top floor, there is a Jingshe Buddha Hall, which houses precious Buddha statues where celebrities give alms, as well as Bayeye Sutra scrolls, Thangka, and handed down magic tools.

After walking around the main hall, I found that the beautiful murals and exquisite Buddha statues in the main hall were amazing. I had some understanding of Tibetan Buddhism, but it was not too deep and mostly ignorant. However, this did not affect everyone's mood. They came to the prayer wheel together and rotated it to pray for their own thoughts. They also thanked the commentator Tashi for his enthusiastic service.

In front of Songzanlin Temple is Ramyangcuo Lake. The lake surface here is not large, but because it is the soul lake of the famous goddess Baidengram, it is very famous in Tibetan areas. Walking along the plank road by the lake, you can find the most beautiful reflection of Songzanlin Temple. The water here is as clear as a mirror, the lakes, mountains and temples complement each other, and the sky, clouds and shadows wander on the lake together. The scenery is beautiful and unusual. From time to time, there are various waterbirds swimming leisurely in the lake. There are horses grazing happily by the lake. You can stand here. Feel the artistic conception of the integration of man and nature. Some monks said that if you are a person with wisdom and walk by the lake, you will see a reflection, which is the soul of your previous life... However, the lake in winter is not big and you can't see it clearly:).

After visiting Songzanlin Temple, we started the return mode. The road conditions were very good and the journey was smooth. We returned to the ancient city of Lijiang at 5 p.m.

Parking in the Ancient City of Lijiang is a nuisance, but the owner of this B & B was very careful and contacted us in advance and arranged the parking space so that we could settle down smoothly. This famous hotel is tastefully decorated and full of Lijiang Naxi style. The rooms are also very large. It is really good value for the off-season travel.

After dinner, we strolled all the way to Wuyi Street and then visited the Ancient City of Lijiang. The style here is different from that in the south. There are fewer people and fewer bars, which gives us more tranquility. There are many shops selling tambourines on the streets and alleys here, basically all of which are related to "Little Baby" and "A Moment"... The rhythm of these songs is cheerful and clear, and I accidentally learned a song. I prefer the shopkeepers in Lijiang. Like the ancient town, they have a calm and calm temperament. When they see customers coming to their door, they are neither humble nor arrogant, and they are not happy or worried about whether there is business or not. When they see tourists, they neither shout nor bother, and they hear a counteroffer. They are not excited. They are basically very calm and answer, which makes people pay more respect.

Slowly late at night, the crowd gradually dispersed. After buying some specialty products, we returned to the inn, enjoyed a hot bath, and fell asleep peacefully.

On the eighth day, we visited the ancient city in the morning and returned to Suzhou

The ray of sunshine in the morning shone gently into the ancient city. We slept until we woke up naturally, replenished our strength fully, and decided to visit the ancient city again. At this time, the shops and bars had not yet opened, lacking the noise of hawking, the noise of tourists, the playing of musical instruments, and the high-pitched singing of singers. The ancient city showed a different style, with green stone roads and slowly flowing The river can softly tell her gentleness. The designers of the ancient city made full use of the convenience of spring water. With the help of countless carefully constructed canals, they formed a pattern with the main street next to the river and the alleys next to the canals, making the ancient city quiet and full of vitality. Gently walk into the depths of the ancient city and feel the tranquility in the air and the atmosphere mixed with Naxi customs. You really feel comfortable and lazy. At the end of the stone road, I met several dancing Naxi elderly people deep in the silent alley. At this time, Lijiang was still the most beautiful in my impression.

We walked in the quiet alley. Without the obstruction of people, the entanglement of people, and the noisy environment, we could carefully admire the buildings on the street, the long stone road, and the gurgling water. Along the way, the carefully placed vegetation in front of the door and the small flowers hanging on the wall at the door gave the place a kind of petty bourgeoisie. There was still a little dew on the stone road. Occasionally, an old woman dressed in Naxi costumes walked by and rendered the color of the stone slab, giving the place a hint of peace. The beautiful sound of running water could be heard on the street, and the beautiful music was played clattering, giving the place a moment of tranquility. The good times suddenly have a private attribute, feeling that everything is yours, how enjoyable it is!

Remembering this moment, send a postcard to the future to bring a beautiful end to this trip!

Pack your bags and say goodbye here!