I think that when I come back from a trip, I always have to write a travel note. Only then can a trip be considered complete.

Since my junior year, I have said I would travel to Yunnan, but due to various factors, I failed to make it until personnel became chaotic and times changed. It's a little sad to say. I don't know whether it was artificial or providential, but my youth in college was about to end. Taking advantage of the last bus before graduation, Dajun and I finally rushed to Yunnan.

Dajun and I searched for information online to plan the trip together... In fact, 80% of the work was completed by him. Most of my work was just listening and making suggestions, and I realized that he was so capable.

I read an article in my circle of friends called "How to Not Break Up While Traveling", which makes quite sense. Travel directly reflects the two people's outlook on life, world outlook and values, and reflects each other's personality, hobbies, habits and many trivial things. All of these will be infinitely amplified during travel. Arguments during travel are more common than usual, thus directly affecting the feelings of the two people. If you want to know if two people can get along, take a trip!

So Dajun and I set out.

It takes about two and a half to three hours to fly from Guangzhou to Kunming. Our flight was after 6 p.m., but the flight was slightly delayed. It was almost 10 p.m. when we arrived in Kunming. It was a hot day in Guangzhou, but I felt chilly when I got off the plane. I looked at my mobile phone and the local temperature was only about 20 degrees. I couldn't get used to it and sneezed. We booked a place near the airport with shuttle service, so we booked it for this reason, haha. The next day, we had to take an eight-hour train to Lijiang. We were exhausted from the tiring journey, and we couldn't afford to have less physical strength. In fact, if you don't visit Kunming, the better option is to fly directly to Lijiang. However, because we booked the flight too late, the direct flight to Lijiang was too expensive (more than 1800 one-way) and we couldn't afford it.

Lijiang ancient city

Speaking of trains in Yunnan, I am really angry. I have long heard that "the Eighteen Monsters of Yunnan, Cars are faster than trains." This time I finally saw it. The so-called train from Kunming to Lijiang takes 8 hours, mainly because the train speed is too slow. This is not the key point. The most important thing is that I really don't understand why it takes half an hour to walk and stops for half an hour. Anyway, I feel resentful when I talk about it.

At around 6 o'clock in the evening, we checked into the main search in Dayan Ancient Town. We picked it out online for several days. The room was exquisite and adjusted, the courtyard was also very spacious, and the price was very cheap. It was next to Mufu. It was easy to find. The shopkeeper was a handsome young man who was very enthusiastic. He carried our luggage for us and even took us to the room where we stayed.

After checking in, we visited the ancient city of Lijiang. The most lively area was the area around Sifang Street. We could experience the customs of "Qing Bar","Bar" and "Coffee Shop", which were similar to Gulangyu and Fenghuang Ancient City. The night was peaceful and singing and dancing were everywhere. It was the so-called capital of romantic encounters. Haha, I won't comment. I don't have much favorable feelings for you, so I can't say anything.

Consumption in the ancient city is very deceiving. This photo was taken in what is called the "First Observation Deck". To put it bluntly, it is just a cafe. Dajun and I went up and sat down and ordered two drinks: one cup of ginger water, which was terrible. Just a few slices of ginger boiled water, and the other cup I forgot something. I only remember that it was very ordinary and ordinary. It cost 78 yuan, which was not worth it.

We didn't go to bars or anything like that. We were tired and went back to sleep.

Morning in Dayan Ancient Town

Our schedule was very casual and we didn't want to rush to the attractions, so we mainly spent this day strolling around the ancient city and enjoying it.

On the quiet street, the shop doors were locked, dispelling the noise of the night. The morning wind was very cool, but there was no night chill, and the sun was very mild. Lijiang is famous for its flowers, so you can see flower cakes everywhere. These flower cakes are sweet and delicious. I weakly tell you that I bought a few boxes for relatives and friends. Who knew that I would eat them all during the trip? The most ordinary flowers that can be seen in various cities, such as bougainvillea, can bloom so brightly in Lijiang. It is just like the first time I saw them. They are fascinated at first sight and unforgettable at first sight, making people fall in love with this flower. The flowers bloom brightly, use their life in full bloom, forget the troubles of the world, ignore the false reputation and small profits, and seem content, out of the world, and exude in the wind, smiling proudly in the Jianghu.

At dusk, the sunset coats the roof with an intoxicating gold.

Dajun can't take photos, so he took photos for me after being taught by me.

I remembered Eason Chan's song "Falling Flowers and Flowing Water".

The sky in Lijiang was still very bright at 8 o'clock in the evening, and we remembered that we were hungry, so we had another food war and returned home full of food.

At around 10:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m., we were attracted by the singing in a clean bar. Although the price was also very expensive, the singing voice of the resident singer was really beautiful, and the money was well worth the money; So Dajun drank a glass of beer and I ate a lemon tower, listening to the song half-drunk and half-awake with the tiredness of the day.

Lugu Lake

Because I signed up for a carpool too late last night, I almost had no place to make it for today's trip to Lugu Lake, so I barely managed to get a CMB. We wanted to take a commercial bus to Lugu Lake, but it was said that the time was shortened by 1 to 2 hours. There were fewer people and the journey was relatively casual. For example, if you wanted to go to the bathroom, we could park the car immediately. (The commercial bus and Chinese bus carpool from Lijiang to Lugu Lake are both 160 per person. The commercial bus takes about 6 hours, and the Chinese bus takes about 8 hours)

I got up at 6 o'clock this morning, and the bus left at 6:50. Then fortunately, the full commercial car last night happened to have three people temporarily checked out this morning, so we were put together. Dajun and I felt like we had gotten a big bargain.

Cut the crap, the journey to Lugu Lake is very difficult. The reason why the commercial vehicle is faster than other vehicles is because the body is small, so it has been bumpy, circling, and swinging on the mountain path, which is thrilling. When stopping for a rest, most people want to vomit. The sun is getting hotter and hotter, hot and stuffy. In order to save fuel, we don't turn on the air conditioner. The bathroom halfway is too primitive and smelly, and each room has to charge a 1 yuan ticket. The restaurant for lunch was also very simple. Many people would rather stay in the car and not eat. However, Dajun and I were more casual and would definitely not work without eating, so we ordered a few dishes. In fact, they tasted really good and were very cheap.

We arrived near Lugu Lake at about 1 or 2 p.m.. The driver was a local Yi nationality and was very nice. He also told us some local culture about the Mosuo people. At around 2 o'clock and 3 o'clock, we watched the scenery at the first observation deck of Lugu Lake. Before I came here, I had no impression of Lugu Lake. Dajun insisted on coming. I thought, isn't there just one lake? I have seen too many lakes. Why does everyone say that Lugu Lake is too beautiful?

But when I first saw Lugu Lake, I was shocked. The feeling was like what literary works call "stunned","breathless beautiful" and so on. I really want to describe the vast and flat lake as flat, because from a distance, I can't see any ripples in the water. It's simply solidified. It's like a blue land that's juicy, but also like a huge blue thick sandwich. The chocolate melted into a pool, which is so beautiful.

I have never seen or imagined that there is a lake that can be blue like this. It is dark blue, light blue and gradually blue, bluer than the sea, but it is not as blue as the sea. This blue is deep and mysterious, as if time and space are still., traveled into an unknown void. There are several small islands standing on the lake. We are told that these small islands are called "Crocodile Island" together. There is no need to explain. You can know the origin of the name at a glance, because it looks so much like a crocodile.

In the evening, we attended a toast banquet and bonfire party of the Mosuo people, and listened to a Mosuo girl introduce their culture and customs (this is the legendary country of daughters, so the term "they" is used specifically). I won't introduce it here. The culture of Mosuo people is really wonderful, especially the culture of walking marriage. If you are interested, you can learn about it on Baidu. Looking at the picture, you can feel it at will. In addition, the hand-grabbed local chicken is so delicious. I almost occupied the plate of local chicken. The ingredients (like chili powder and cumin powder mixed together) are so delicious. Now I am writing and thinking about it, and I still drool. I can't eat it in Guangdong. It happened to be Dajun's birthday, so let me and him indulge in the lively bonfire party to our heart's content. There was no cake here. I thought this kind of carnival was the best celebration and gift.

Our trip to Lugu Lake was so rushed that we only reserved two days (there was no choice, there was not enough time, we had to rush back to attend the graduation ceremony). At 8:40 the next day, we had to leave by bus again, so we hurried around Lugu Lake in the early morning, but we didn't have time to take a boat or ride around the lake. Today it was raining heavily and the sky was cloudy, and we couldn't see the sunrise. I was full of regrets. (I would like to solemnly declare here that I will reserve at least 3 days to visit Lugu Lake, which is at least; the altitude here is 2800 meters. Most people do not have altitude reaction, but like my classmates, altitude reaction is very severe, so it varies from person to person.) On the return journey, we booked a seat on the legendary CMB, which was more difficult than when we came. God, we sat until the afternoon, and our whole body turned dizzy and our feet were swollen. We arrived at the place where we stayed-Shuhe (Shuhe is worth a visit than Dayan Ancient Town).

Shuhe ancient town

When we arrived in Shuhe, because we were very hungry, we chose one of the most popular gourmet restaurants in Shuhe on the recommendation of the boss. The shop is located in the ancient town of Shuhe, where the flying water touches the flowers. It has a good location and a good environment. There are also many flowers planted outside the store, and there is a stream flowing through it. It feels great!

The interior environment of the store is also very good, the decoration is very exquisite, the service is particularly enthusiastic, and the local Yunnan specialties are delicious, the price is affordable, and it is quite good. I highly recommend it. No wonder so many stars come to this store to eat. It's so awesome!

After eating the delicious food, we planned to go out for a walk. We were very tired from walking and just arrived at the door of a small coffee shop. The environment looked quite good, so we went in and sat down to rest

This store has a very good environment and very enthusiastic service. There are many free books in the store. It is really a good place to enjoy reading. The food to drink and eat is affordable. It is very cost-effective and unique. It is very quiet. It is really a good place to enjoy!

I accidentally sat for a long time and enjoyed it so much. In addition to going back to rest and preparing for the next day's itinerary

The Magic Shangri-La

Shangri-La is a place I have always been fascinated by. It does not have the solemnity of Xizang, but has its own beauty. I really never thought that my dream could come true. Because I heard that it connects Qinghai-Tibet and the altitude is over 3000, my constitution is weak and my lung capacity is extremely low (the first time I blew more than 500, others said I couldn't use air, and then I blew again and blew about 1100 three times in a row). I have a cold once a month, often have fever, and am very thin. I was scared by a doctor before and said,"You want to go to the plateau area? You fainted halfway through!", So I didn't even dare to think about this place.

Before coming to Yunnan, my family told me repeatedly not to go to places as high as Shangri-La and not to do such dangerous things. After being said this, I actually felt that my life would be in danger when I went there. feeling.

However, since I have come to Yunnan, I will go all out. Shangri-La is so beautiful that I really can't resist the temptation. With Dajun accompanying me, I just want to go to Shangri-La!

The night before in Shuhe, we chose to organize for the sake of safety. The results proved that our choice was correct. We had a very pleasant and unforgettable trip to Shangri-La in the past two days. The commercial vehicle for six people is still a Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicle. The leader is a Tibetan named Lobtonzhu. He is very enthusiastic and long-term. He often makes some unfunny jokes, which often makes us in the car speechless.

We didn't spend a penny on the two-day trip. We were equipped with oxygen tanks and winter clothing. We ate very well. The hotel we stayed in was very luxurious. The most important thing was that we met a group of friendly and fun friends. It felt great to chat and laugh along the way.

In the ancient Dukezong City, we no longer have the ability to explore this place

History has left a deep mark on the many pessimistic encounters that have occurred here

It grows deeper and deeper under the scouring of time, but its vicissitudes have never declined.

The sacred and magnificent prayer wheel is still circling and circling

There are countless days and nights back and forth, generation after generation.

All living beings are still walking non-stop under the sky of time.

On the other hand, Shangri-La is about 3200 above sea level, and I didn't have any altitude reaction at all; while during the trip, I went to Pudacuo National Park, which has the highest altitude, and was about 3700 above sea level in the Miritang Subalpine Meadow. I was fine, and I felt as clear and comfortable as I have ever been before, with fresh air and happy mood; After walking on the plank road in Bita Sea for more than an hour or two, I still carried a backpack, but I felt very energetic. I could clearly feel the changes in my whole body, just like Indians doing yoga next to the Himalayas. The feeling is comfortable and clear, the air current flows in my body, full of energy, and I can reach the peak of immortality.

Don't think that everyone is like this. In fact, ever since we got on Pudacuo's sightseeing bus, people have been sucking oxygen bottles, making them feel sick and dizzy. Some people couldn't stand it and didn't get off the bus all the time. It was a waste of Pudacuo's more than 200 yuan tickets. Most of our friends in the same group felt very good, except for a girl who was so dizzy that she couldn't sit up after arriving in Bita Sea. She said she was very dizzy and felt particularly uncomfortable. As for the inexplicable diarrhea of several people in the car when they returned to Lijiang from Shangri-La, Lobb said that this was a manifestation of high rebels. Some people may not perform in the plateau area, but have obvious reactions after getting off the plateau.

Before going to the plateau, I was still scared for so long, especially the night before going to Pudacuo. I was so scared that I couldn't sleep and kept searching the Internet for information and constantly seeing how to respond. In fact, I feel much more comfortable in the plateau area than in the plain area. At least the weather is cooler. I remember one night in the summer in Guangdong, Dajun and I went to school for two hours and then I collapsed. But I remember that there seems to be a saying on the Internet that people with lower lung capacity, the easier it is for them to adapt to plateau areas, because these people don't need much oxygen to begin with-yes, I always felt that I could survive without needing too much oxygen. I just have this feeling.

Kunming

After I came back, I couldn't calm down. I was faced with a lot of practical problems and missed my days in Yunnan even more. I only had photos, poetry, prose, travel notes, and printed a magazine like commemorative book-from typesetting to accompanying text to P pictures to design, I stayed up for several nights.

For example, in "The Story of Xiaoshitan", Liu Zongyuan wanted to escape something for the time being, but was intoxicated and forgot about the clear and cold nature of Xiaoshitan. In the end, he still felt "surrounded by bamboo trees, lonely, desolate, and secluded." When you return to reality, you suddenly wake up from a dream. There are many problems and many choices that you cannot escape. The nine-day trip to Yunnan with Dajun is like a dream, but you will remember it for the rest of your life.