Every traveler has a 318 dream. Whether it is self-driving, walking, cycling, train, or even airplane, everyone chooses different travel methods because of their own system, time, cost and other factors. However, we have A common destination – Lhasa, we have a common wish, on the plateau with an average altitude of 4000 meters, let our body and mind fly, to fly to the blue sky, green water, green grass in the daytime, to embrace us in the city The inexplicable joy, relaxation and feelings that will never be felt in the world.
During the summer vacation before entering university 5 years ago, I went to Jiuzhaigou with my parents. Since then, I have fallen in love with traveling, especially for plateaus. At the end of my freshman year, I learned about this magical little cutie 318, so I made up my mind that I must take a trip, no matter in what way. However, due to the lack of financial ability during college, this dream was deeply rooted in the depths of my little heart.
This year, I am 24, the year of the dog, the year of my life, and I have come out to work for a year. I told myself that this year, I must go, and no one can stop it. This decision was made on June 24, 2018. On the 25th, I asked for leave with the boss (because of our special working hours, there is nothing to do in July). The boss does not approve, it does not matter, first find the team by yourself, from June 25th I started to hang out on post bars, forums, and Q groups to find a free car ride. On the 27th, I contacted the first car team. It was scheduled to leave on July 10. I immediately asked the boss to continue to ask for leave. I gave him 15 days of vacation. On June 30, the eldest brother who could take a ride had some problems at home and decided not to go. I continued to look for the fleet until I found it at almost twelve o’clock in the evening on June 2. During this period, I found 5 fleets and changed the departure time for 3. On the evening of June 2, Brother Lu, the owner of the car, called me. We are ahead of schedule. We will leave for Chengdu on July 4th, and we will officially go to 318 on July 5th. Will you come? Come! ! ! I almost shouted excitedly, why didn’t I come, I packed it up immediately, because the time was too tight, I didn’t prepare anything, I carried a schoolbag, a plastic bag in my hand, and set off! At that time, I was so excited that I couldn’t sleep at night. At noon on June 3, Brother Lu called and said that a person from their team was going to go again, and there was no place for me in the car, but he would help me contact someone who could talk to him A car, but the car is a bit small, I said it’s okay, it can sit!
In this way, my itinerary is finally confirmed, and I am finally going to start my dream. Thank you for reading so many small thoughts in front of me. After all, I have fulfilled my dream, and I still have a lot of feelings, hahaha, Next, I will take you to appreciate the gorgeous scenery along the way.
On the first day, gather in Chengdu.
On July 4, 2018, the first day, I took a taxi from the south bank of Chongqing to Jiangbei at 6:30 in the morning, and met Brother Lu for the first time. Brother Lu looked 30 or 40 years old, was 1.8 meters tall, and weighed about 200 kilograms , um~ he is a ruthless person, so he will shorten the big gold chain, haha, I thought silently in my heart. Next to him is his younger sister, who looks 1.56 meters tall and looks clean. She just graduated from university this year and got to know each other briefly, got in the car and set off. I was bragging along the way, and after I got used to it, I still asked cheaply, how small is the car, Brother Lu replied very brightly, I don’t know how small.
“Then the car won’t be able to fit me in then.”
“At that time, there must be a place to sit. We have 5 cars.”
“Then I can’t sit down, can I take your car?”
“There are already 4 of us here. When the time comes, let’s see if the other two have a lot of luggage. If you don’t have too much, you will be crowded, and if you have too much, you will not be able to do it.”
“Okay, no problem.” In fact, at that time, I had already made the worst plan in my heart. If it didn’t work, I would come back from Chengdu, so as not to cause trouble for everyone. If you can’t go, it’s just because of fate.
When we arrived in Chengdu, we met two friends in another car, a 24-year-old from Xiamen, a 26-year-old from Suzhou, and a car of young people.
The next day, the official departure
On July 5, 2018, in order to avoid the limited numbers in Chengdu, we set off at 6:00 in the morning. Brother Lu’s car was really full of all kinds of luggage, and he insisted on squeezing out a space for me, so that his sister Xiaoxiao There are a lot of things at the foot of Qiyi Road. The 6-seater Ford Explorer has 5 people and 5 people’s luggage. I successfully sat in the last row by the window, holding the suitcase with one hand. But I am really grateful to Brother Lu for initiating this event, letting me sit in his car, and caring for all of us along the way. In the travel notes, I would like to express my deep gratitude again.
Chengdu to Danba. There is nothing special in today’s itinerary, passing by the Luding Bridge scenic spot.
Arrive at Luding Bridge and join two other cars. Among them is the small car I mentioned earlier. I forgot what it was called. It is similar to Chery QQ. After looking at it at the time, I really couldn’t sit in it. Fortunately, it was taken in early. I am happy. .
The most special thing is that no matter how difficult the conditions are, we must develop hemp to the north and south of the motherland (successfully taught Fujian, Xiamen, and Anhui people to make hemp in the evening). In addition, it was temporarily decided at night to go to Seda tomorrow.
On the third day, Danba to Seda
July 6, 2018. From Danba to Seda, the scenery along the way and the night view of Seda.
Today is a special event. When the road is closed, I cook rice in a pressure cooker by myself. It tastes good with my old godmother, haha.
On the fourth day, Seda arrived in Ganzi County
On July 7, 2018, Sera arrived in Ganzi County.
After seeing the Red House and the sky burial, although the sky burial is different from what I imagined, it is still very shocking.
Is it scary for people with faith, or for people without faith?
No photos were taken of the sky burial, so if you have a chance, you can go and watch it directly.
On the fifth day, Ganzi County to Litang
On July 8, 2018, from Ganzi County to Litang.
Scenery along the way, 360-degree prairie with no dead ends. The dream paradise of entering Tibet starts here.
Today is an endless prairie all day long, and the road conditions are super good, even driving the car on the prairie is no problem.
On the sixth day, Litang to Rumei Town
On July 9, 2018, from Litang to Rumei Town. The scenery along the way is still infinite. Still walking in heaven.
Today, I experienced heavy rain, road closures, and mountain explosions, but it still did not affect the beautiful scenery, and I officially entered Tibet.
On the seventh day, Rumei Town to Basu
On July 10, 2018, from Rumei Town to Basu.
The scenery directly turned into various barren mountains, a kind of wild beauty. The road conditions are also relatively poor, with many landslides.
There is also Nujiang 72 turns, Chongqing old drivers drag racing on various curves. Take another selfie, I haven’t shown my face for a long time, haha.
On the eighth day, Basu to Bomi
Ranwu Lake on a cloudy day is really ordinary. Midui Glacier is also really good.
On the way, I was detained by the police uncle because I was carrying a drone and a modified car. Everyone should pay attention to it next time.
There was a landslide in front, and all vehicles were prohibited from passing. Bomi County was full of people, and we lived in yurts in the suburbs at night.
Tonight also became the only time in the past 22 days that all the people in the car drank at once. (Usually I can’t drink while driving, and everyone dispersed in a hurry later, so the fate is really wonderful. I originally planned to drink in Lhasa until I was drunk and never returned.)
Ninth day, Bomi
On July 12, 2018, I was stuck in Bomi for a day.
Knowing the traffic jam, everyone is queuing up. We set off from the yurt at 5:30 in the morning, and the blockade was still blocked. We waited until 16:00 in the afternoon. The notice said that traffic would not be opened today. We went back to the county to find accommodation, and then we went to the Internet cafe together for two hours. By the way, Bomi’s network is really too stuck.
On the tenth day, Bomi to Nyingchi
On July 13, 2018, I got up early to queue up again, and it opened to traffic around 15:00 in the afternoon. Linzhi arrived around 22:00 in the evening.
It was finally open to traffic, and the police uncle said, let our off-road vehicle go first to press the road (just kidding, but it is true that the SUV goes first).
When passing through the mudslide, I really felt that human beings are too small in front of nature. It took so many armed policemen three days to clear the road like this. I really appreciate the hard work of every armed policeman!
(to be continued)
