The reason why Tibet attracts a large number of foreign tourists is undoubtedly because of the unique charm of Tibet. There is a world-renowned sacred mountain and holy lake. There is also the unique local customs there. On the way to Tibet, we saw unforgettable beautiful scenery, but what made me more interested was the local customs. I think that is the true charm of Tibet. We drove to a small town called Payang Town and stayed here at night. Payang is a prairie town with a western flavor. The streets are full of clean dust. The town is loosely lined with neatly arranged houses. The Tibetan residents who go between the alleys are also very resident in their clothes. Now the Tibetan compatriots are very Chinese in their dress. In 2005, I saw Tibetan women in Payang town wearing very primitive Tibetan robes. There is also a large pasture outside the town. Cows and sheep swim among the green grasslands and snow-capped mountains, creating a picturesque pastoral scenery. They live in an environment surrounded by mountains and lakes. Seeing them wandering around the town freely, I feel that they are carefree. Payang Town is not very big. The square in the center of the town is an important meeting and exchange place for the whole town. There are often many Tibetans hanging out here, and children running around chasing and playing. Many unique pictures of people can be taken here. . A lot of people walked around here, as if they were celebrating a festival. There was a temple beside the square, and there was a prayer wheel beside the temple. The elderly Tibetan compatriots were walking with rosary beads in their hands and silently chanting Tibetan. After the war, his face showed a very pious look, turning around the prayer wheel round and round. They were wearing shabby Tibetan robes, their faces were dark and red, with sunburn on their faces, typical plateau red. I’m better at capturing the moments when they are soaring. Women’s heads are wrapped tightly with scarves, and they can’t take facial expressions at all. I guess they are tanning. The little girl in the town did not have a scarf on her face, her face was really dark, but she looked very cute! I distributed a pound of candy I bought to the local children, and one by one stretched out the little black hands to ask me for the candy. I was very proud and happy to watch them chewing the candy I bought in their little mouths. I took a lot of pictures of them. There are many tents set up in the town, and there are many dazzling products in them. It is said that they are Danba Tibetans from Sichuan, who specialize in business. The women are all dressed up very beautifully, especially their headwear is decorated with a lot of colorful accessories, and the braids are also very long, thick and very dark. We visited the families of the richest Tibetan compatriots in the area. Their family owned several shops, and the host seemed to be someone who had met the world. He was a soldier and spoke Mandarin very well. His home is very large, spacious and bright. The room is full of Tibetan furniture, which seems to be one of the richest families in the area. In the evening, the Tibetan driver King Ali invited us to eat raw beef. He went to the village and bought a catty and a half of red raw beef. He personally cooked and cut it into pieces. After peeling the garlic, he told us that it would be raw beef together. Eat, and tell us: This raw beef was not killed today, it was killed yesterday, so it is soulless beef. Hearing these words, I laughed to death. It turns out that Tibetan compatriots are still very particular about eating meat, and they can still have something to do with religion. Many people are afraid to eat the bloody beef. King Ali ate it on his own regardless of the three-seven-two-one. I thought to myself that since I came, I might as well give it a try. I ate three pieces of raw beef and felt that the original raw beef tastes very delicious. Tibetan driver Ali Wang Talking about the Tibetan driver Ali Wang King Ali (nickname) is a legendary figure. He is in his forties and looks very burly, with a typical image of a Tibetan man. I feel that his way of thinking has the way of thinking of Han people. Because he is extremely religious. In many ways, he strictly enforced it in accordance with the patriarchal concept. For example, he doesn’t drink alcohol and never gambling. When he ate the livestock, he could not eat the slaughtered that day, saying that there was a soul attached to the livestock, and he had to eat the next day. When he picked up a piece of chicken and put it to his mouth, he immediately asked the cook when it was killed. This behavior amused us. He once went on foot to Nepal and India to pass through and pay homage to the Buddha. He still has a lot of personal experiences that are very bumpy, so I can’t talk about it here. I feel that he shouldn’t be a driver at all, but that he should be an entrepreneur and a leader. Especially his eyes are amazing. As long as you ask him on many questions, he will answer you very carefully. My friends and I joked that King Ali was like a party secretary, and his speech was particularly straightforward. King Ali is not only a driver, but also owns three Japanese-style off-road vehicles, one of which he drives by himself and the other for rent. He is also a bargaining businessman who is cunning and humorous, intelligent and open-minded. However, in the following years, I saw a travel note written by a traveler on the Internet saying that King Ali had died of cancer. After seeing this news, King Ali’s voice and smile suddenly appeared in my mind, which made me feel good. It’s been too slow for a while. Payang Town is a small town with a special Tibetan style, where you can really feel how Tibetan compatriots live and entertain. I also took a lot of satisfactory photos, which added a lot of fun to my trip.

We packed our bags this morning and are ready to march on Mount Everest! The altitude at the foot of Mount Everest has reached more than 5,000 meters. This gives me mixed joys and sorrows. Hi, I never dared to think that we could also climb Mount Everest (at the foot). Worry is that the body cannot bear the altitude sickness. In this mood, we are driving on the mountain road, the highest peak in the world. According to online information: Mount Everest, which means “Our Lady” in Tibetan, is the highest peak in the world at 8,848 meters above sea level. It is located on the border between China and Nepal in the middle section of the Himalayas, just south of Tingri County, Xigaze Region, Tibet. The peak is covered with snow all year round, a holy sight. The Mount Everest region has 4 peaks above 8000 meters and 38 peaks above 7000 meters, which is known as the third-class of the earth. We drove off at 6:00 in the morning to take a photo of the sunrise at the foot of Mount Everest. We put on thick down jackets, hats and gloves, fully armed in the cold morning, waiting patiently for the sunrise, half an hour later, the sun will not Reluctantly rising from the east, suddenly the reddishness of the snow-capped mountains was reflected, and it was fleeting. We chose the location of Mount Everest to be poor, and we were afraid of physical exhaustion, so we didn’t dare to go too close and too far away , I feel that the photo effect of Mount Everest is not very ideal. On the top of the mountain opposite to Mount Everest, an old Tibetan woman came to us. She was holding a basin in her hand. There were many ancient fossils in it, shaped like shells. According to her, this was buried underground on Mount Everest. Fossils formed over thousands of years are sold to everyone. One costs 80-100 yuan. I’m afraid it is fake, so I didn’t buy it. I regret it now, even if it is fake, what about? It is not easy for the elderly to live on the plateau, even if it is to help the poor, even if it is to buy a souvenir, alas, I don’t know how they had that idea at the time. The top of Mount Everest is covered with snow and ice all year round. The glacier covers an area of ​​10,000 square kilometers. Although we did not photograph the magnificent beauty of Mount Everest, it is also a rare experience in life to witness the true face of Mount Everest with our own eyes! At this moment, the sun was already hanging high in the sky, and we put away the photographic equipment and rushed to our place. All the girls and the driver Ali Wang (middle) took a group photo in front of Mount Everest. When we arrived at the new place of residence, we all allocated our rooms and arranged our luggage. A team of people went to the famous Mount Everest base camp to check in and shoot without worrying about the fatigue. For the sake of environmental protection, I can only go to Mount Everest Base Camp by horse-drawn carriage. This makes me happier. It has been a long time since I took a horse-drawn carriage. It’s also very interesting to feel the sound of ticking horseshoes echoing on the mountain road in the wild. . Sitting on the carriage, the wind was very strong, and a chill was blowing towards me, but this couldn’t conceal my excitement. We followed the carriage driver to sing a familiar Tibetan folk song, and the beautiful tunes were flying in the sky… The carriage drove for about an hour and a half, and finally arrived at the Everest Base Camp, the so-called Everest Base Camp, but it was a canvas tent built by the Tibetans here. Somewhat disappointed me, the excitement came down immediately, and I had no choice but to Take a picture in front of the stone stele that was erected. The stele reads in various words: “Mount Everest Base Camp, elevation: 5200m”. In the Everest Base Camp, there are attentive Tibetan girls waiting for the arrival of tourists in front of every tent, welcoming you to enter the tent and drink sweet tea. We have been running outside for so long, and our bodies have long been frozen. Drink a cup Hot sweet tea is very necessary to warm the body. After staying in the base camp for an hour, we went down to the Rongbuk Monastery residence to shoot the sunset. In the evening, everyone was photographing the sunset on the mountain outside the residence. At about eight o’clock, the teammates who photographed the sunset came back. Everyone went to a small restaurant for dinner. The small restaurant was opened by Tibetan compatriots. The environment was not very good and there were too many people. , The meal is simple, it can fill the stomach on the plateau, and there can be no too high requirements. We stayed in the inn at Rongbuk Monastery. The accommodation conditions were very poor. The room only had two small wooden beds. The quilts covered were not cleaned for a long time. Fortunately, everyone prepared sleeping bags and could get in to sleep. I looked up at a small light bulb that was flickering on and off from the ceiling of the roof. There was no electricity in the middle of the night, so I could only use my flashlight to illuminate. The night on Mount Everest was a painful experience for me. Due to altitude sickness, I felt like I was suffering all night, too sad. I couldn’t sleep all night, I had difficulty breathing, and I needed to gasp to feel a little bit better. Once I lay down, it was difficult to breathe. I could only sit or stand all night, and couldn’t lie down at all. There is no way, in the end I have to go outside to see the stars and observe the twinkling starry sky. Only in this way can I turn the pain into pleasure, so that my breathing seems to be smoother. Because of sleepless night, I will never forget it! There is another thing worth remembering in Mount Everest, and this thing makes me especially touched! The spirit of friendship is carried forward in a difficult environment! One of our teammates in the three cars is a boy from Hong Kong. He is 1.8 meters tall and tall and burly. Unexpectedly, he just got down on the way to Mount Everest. When he arrived at the base camp, he remained unconscious at night. The three male team members who were in the same room kept bringing him water, feeding medicine, picking up urine, and looking for a doctor. They were so busy that they stayed up all night. In fact, everyone has different degrees of reaction on the plateau, and many people did not know each other before they came, and the common hobbies have come together. They do their best to take care of others regardless of their personal safety. This kind of selfless dedication and friendship Spirit is worth learning! Early the next morning, everyone was panicked when they saw the poor health of this teammate, and agreed to send him back to Lhasa for treatment. Since there was no car to go down the mountain at night, they had to wait until dawn. At dawn, after we waited for the eco-car to arrive, a Tibetan compatriot helped him put him on the eco-car, and the eco-car immediately set off to run down the mountain… Later, the Hong Kong guy was treated in the hospital and recovered. He returned to Hong Kong and his physical condition improved greatly. At that time, the doctor diagnosed him as suffering from pulmonary edema. He also said that if he came late for a while, his life would be in danger. Unforgettable day and night experience on Mount Everest! I think that I don’t know if I will come here in this life. The magnificent scenery of Mount Everest is indeed unforgettable, but the body’s endurance has reached its limit, which makes me feel lingering fears every time I remember! Goodbye, Mount Everest! I have imprinted your majesty and majesty deeply in my mind……..

There are a total of 12 people in our accompanying team, and we rented three cars (Toyota 4500). Twelve people have been recruited to Tibet when I was in Guangzhou, but three of them couldn’t move forward in the middle of something, which made the team leader Luo. As soon as the team leader arrived in Lhasa, he quickly posted a post and recruited three more people to get enough seats. The number of people in three cars. On the afternoon of the 24th, two girls from Beijing called and asked to travel together. In the evening, there is another Hong Kong compatriot who will also go there, and then we can take three cars and set off together. Everyone got together for a small meeting. There were four people in each car. The drivers were Tibetan compatriots. They were familiar with the road and had superb skills. All of us were very relieved. Early the next morning, we set off for the Ngari area. The Xigaze area is known as Houzang in history, and Xigaze means “Ruyi Manor”. It is bordered by Nepal, Bhutan, and India, with an average elevation of 3850 meters. It is currently an important tourist area and transit station of the Tibet Golden Tourist Route, and one of the famous tourist attractions. The famous singer Han Hong once sang a red song reflecting Shigatse, and it reverberated all over the country: “My hometown is Shigatse, there are beautiful songs…” I just hum this familiar melody all the way. Walked through Shigatse. We came to the famous Tashilhunpo Monastery, which means “Auspicious Sura”. The Tashilhunpo Monastery is built on a mountain and is the residence of the Panchen Lama. You will only know how deep the cultural heritage is here, and the symbols of the years are everywhere. I saw many devout men and women turning the prayer wheel, walking slowly towards Tashilhunpo Monastery. In history, Tashilhunpo Temple, Baiju Temple. Gathered many sects, get along with each other in peace and harmony. Our car drove to the ancient city of Latse at an altitude of 4280 meters. This ancient city has a history of 600 years and is now the third largest town in Tibet. The transportation hub between the former Tibet and the latter is Gyangze, where there are ancient castles, glaciers, snow-capped mountains, and the epic anti-British battle. The movie “Red River Valley” truly reproduces this history. There are few pedestrians on the road, and some sections of the streets in the county are paved with stone roads. The products are not rich. It looks a bit of a quaint town. It makes us feel that there should be no simple small towns that are polluted by the commercial atmosphere of the outside world. The three most famous historical and cultural relics are Zongshan Ancient Fort, Baiju Temple and Pala Manor. Outside the city is an elegant and moving pastoral scenery. The scenery is fascinating throughout the year! Along the way, we came to Yamdrok Lake, one of the three holy lakes in Tibet. This is the largest inland lake in the northern foothills of the Himalayas, with a history of 400 million years. The holy lake is the incarnation of the dragon girl and the residence of the female guardian god. It has multiple functions and supernatural powers. Passing by and seeing such a blue lake, everyone couldn’t restrain their excitement and hurriedly got out of the car and took pictures as much as possible. Looking back now, it seemed that I didn’t need tickets at the time, but now I need tickets to enter. In Tibet, there are many things that cannot be expressed in words. Every one of us has this feeling. What we see, a scene, a mountain, and a river, all trigger into the depths of our souls. The huge prayer wheels, the mana piles piled up on the mountain pass and the white prayer flags hanging high, swayed in the whistling wind, all of which reflected the soul of Tibet. Xigaze, with countless hidden secrets, is a highlight in Tibetan culture.

Norbulingka Summer Palace Norbulingka, which means “Treasure Park”, was once the summer palace of the Dalai Lama with many lakes as well as the tallest, largest and most beautiful gardens in the Tibetan plateau. Originally built with just a palace in the 1740s after the 7th Dalai Lama discovered the beauty of this wilderness and remoteness, after nearly 300 years and through many generations of the Dalai Lama Lama, the complex includes 5 palaces: Tsokyil, Kelsang, Takten Migyur, Golden Linka and Lake Heart. The palace has more than 370 rooms and 30,000 cultural relics to explore. Highlights include the Temple of the Dragon King, New Palace murals, Han-style pavilions, the Tibet Museum, and Norbulingka Zoo. Yerpa Nestled on the slopes of Dagze, Yerpa is a series of ancient caves, temples and chapels carved into the limestone cliffs of the Yerpa Valley. These caves were very important in pre-Buddhist times and later became a meditation site for famous Buddhist figures such as Songtsen Gampo, Padmasambhava and Atisha. Today, the slopes are covered in multicolored prayer flags. Yerpa is mainly visited by Tibetan pilgrims, but the fresh air and rural landscape are well worth a visit. Tibet Museum The Tibet Museum is the official museum and the first modern museum of Tibet. Housed in the Norbulingka Summer Palace, it houses more than 520,000 relics and antiquities, ranging from Chinese pottery to ancient Buddhist statues. Built in 1994 with typical Tibetan and Chinese architectural styles, the museum opened in late 1999. Don’t miss the decorative beams and wall hangings in the Prelude gallery, and folk art. Tibetan folklore from handicrafts, costumes to jewelry. Ganden Monastery Overlooking the Kyi-chu valley on the slopes of Mount Wangbur and comprising more than 50 buildings, Ganden Monastery is one of the oldest and largest Gelugpa Buddhist monasteries ever built. The monastery was founded in 1409 by Tsongkhapa, the master of the Yellow Hat sect in Tibetan Buddhism. When he died a decade later, his mummy was buried in a tomb covered with silver and gold. The monastery was attacked during the 1959 rebellion and then shot by Red Guard artillery in 1966, Tsongkhapa’s remains were destroyed. Today, Ganden is one of the three great monasteries of Lhasa. Don’t miss the annual Buddha Painting Festival in June and Ganden Kora, a 45-minute pilgrimage around the sanctuary with incredible views over the Lhasa River. Drepung Monastery Surrounded by mountains on all three sides, Drepung Monastery consists of pagodas and chapels painted in yellow and red along the slopes of the Gambo Utse mountain. With an impressive 600-year history, Drepung Monastery was once the largest and most powerful monastery in Tibet, and was also home to more than 10,000 monks in its heyday. Currently there are only 300 people, but this is still one of the 3 great monasteries of Lhasa. Currently Drepung contains 7 universities including: Deyang, Gomang, Shagkor, Loseling, Gyelwa, Dulwa, Ngagpa and Tosamling, each teaching a different school of Tibetan Buddhism. Visitors can discover 500-year-old Buddha statues as well as spectacular antique murals, porcelain and paintings here. Barkhor Road Located in the old town of Lhasa, Barkhor Street is an ancient circular street that loops around the Jokhang Temple. Built in 647 by the first king of Tibet Songtsen Gampo, the path was formed at the feet of thousands of Buddhist pilgrims. Paved with polished stone slabs flanked by traditional shops selling Tibetan knives, prayer wheels and Tibetan scrolls, Barkhor Street is one of Lhasa’s most popular tourist attractions. Sera Monastery Located at the foot of Mount Pubuchok, Sera Monastery is one of the 3 great monasteries of Lhasa. It was named Sera, which means wild rose, after the hillside covered with roses was chosen to build the monastery. Today, with its tree-lined cobblestone walkways, it remains one of the most beautiful monasteries in Tibet. Founded in 1419, Sera Monastery is dedicated to the golden hat line of Tibetan Buddhism. During its heyday, it had 5 colleges and 5,000 monks. Jokhang Temple Jokhang Temple, also known as Jokhang Monastery, is the spiritual center of Tibet. Located in the heart of the old town, surrounded by Barkhor Road – the holiest pilgrimage route for Tibetan pilgrims. First built in the Tubo period, Jokhang Temple is the oldest and most sacred structure in Lhasa, with 3,000 images of Buddha and other deities. It has been rebuilt and expanded many times and has a harmonious blend of Chinese, Indian and Nepali-influenced architectural styles. Don’t forget to admire the jewel-encrusted Sakyamuni statue, Tibet’s most sacred statue, and climb to the rooftop for captivating views of the pilgrimage trail and the Potala palace. Potala Palace Perched on the slopes of the Red Mountain, the Potala Palace is the tallest ancient palace in the world. Having served as the winter palace of the Dalai Lama since the 7th century, the Potala (meaning High Heaven) is also the seat of the Tibetan government and a major military fortress. Originally built as Srong-brtsan-sgam-po’s palace on Mount Potala, it was demolished and rebuilt on its current site in 1645 – chosen to be located near the Great Monastery Lhasa. Today, this majestic red and white palace has more than 1,000 rooms, including the living space of the Dalai Lama, the ceremony room, the throne, and the gilded burial stupas of the former Dalai Lama.

Many tourists have a Tibetan dream, because the high altitude makes some people unable to go and adds a sense of mystery.

There are many routes to Tibet. In addition to flying directly to Lhasa, Nyingchi and other cities, you can also take the Qinghai-Tibet line, Dian-Tibet line and Sichuan-Tibet line.

I have heard several friends say that tickets for Tibet are expensive. Is this really the case?

Frankly speaking, with the exception of Nyingchi Suosong Village, the Yarlung Zangbo River Grand Canyon and other scenic spots, the ticket prices are slightly higher. Tickets for most other places are very cheap. Even in the tourist season, the ticket for Gala Peach Blossom Village is only 30 yuan, but Most of the beautiful attractions along the route are free of charge.

Our car went from Lhasa to Shigatse. The destination was Mount Everest Base Camp. It passed a place called Manla Reservoir along the way. It was about 4,200 meters above sea level. There were almost no plants on the mountain. The lake was under the brown-gray mountain and the lake was pink-green. It is like a beautiful emerald inlaid on a plateau, pure and intoxicating beauty.

Manla Reservoir has a viewing platform, located on a high mountain, next to it is a toilet. Some self-driving travelers choose to park here and enjoy the scenery by the way, and so do we.

Manla Reservoir is located at the upper reaches of Nianchu River in Longma Township, Gyangze County. It mainly provides irrigation water for nearby areas and uses hydroelectric power to deliver electricity to nearby residents.

This reservoir is about 28 kilometers away from Gyangze County and 113 kilometers away from downtown Shigatse. The dam has a length of 287 meters and a height of 76.3 meters. It is called the “First Dam in Tibet.”

The reputation of Manla Reservoir in the tourist circle is very small, but the tourists who pass by here are all impressed, especially when the weather is clear, the blue sky and white clouds reflect the lonely mountains and green water, majestic, atmospheric and beautiful, and it will rise when the wind is strong. Prayer flags from the top of the hill.

It takes less than five minutes to climb a flight of steps from the parking position to the viewing platform. However, because the altitude is more than 4000 meters above sea level, you will feel a little pant if you walk fast, and it feels much better to slow down.

In terms of practical significance, Manla Reservoir is a natural landscape + artificially constructed landscape belt. Although there are many similar mountains in Tibet, their appearances are different. If you have to compare a place with the Manla Reservoir, I personally think that the Yamdrok Yumso has the highest similarity, but in terms of the degree of danger and sense of desolation, the Manla Reservoir seems more obvious.

The beauty of Tibet is not only in the destination, but also along the way. Whether it is the Yunnan-Tibet line, the Qinghai-Tibet line, or the Sichuan-Tibet line, there are many places as beautiful as Manla Reservoir that do not charge tickets. The premise is that you can slowly discover and appreciate it if you are not in a hurry.

Due to the impact of the epidemic, people were depressed at home for a whole year. This year’s tourism broke out, and Linzhi was the first to “blow out”.

In fact, March is not the best season to enter Tibet, but the end of March is the season of peach blossoms in Nyingchi. Millions of wild peach blossoms are full of mountains and plains, as well as villages and river beaches. Some people say that peach blossoms are everywhere. Why do you have to go to Linzhi to see peach blossoms? Although there are peach blossoms, can there be so many plants that can bloom freely? In addition, there are blue sky and white clouds, snow-capped mountains and valleys, and Nanga Bawa, one of the most beautiful snow-capped mountains in the world? In addition to the special scenery, there are also the publicity and hype in the past few years. Photography has brought the essence and myth of Linzhi’s peach blossoms and attracted more photographers to shoot. Who doesn’t want to be able to shoot “blockbuster” and shock themselves even more What about others? Nowadays, Chinese photography has become a kind of mass entertainment, and who has a camera does not want to use photos to prove their status and goodness? Isn’t Lin Zhi the best choice for a shooting spot that many people admire but is not familiar with? Besides, there are still a large number of self-media people who have arrived, or are still on the road, contributing to the situation… When you enter Tibet, the first thing you see is the opening of wild peach trees. There are many such wild peach trees on Line 318, but they are not scaled up, and they are already in full bloom at low altitudes. And when you get to the high place, Dongda Mountain is covered with snow. It turned out that it snowed just yesterday. The scenery is really beautiful. 1. It’s a bit early to enter Tibet in March, and a large number of cyclists have not set off yet It was the second day after I took the 318 line. I crossed the Jinsha River and entered Tibet in the morning. This is also the third time I entered Tibet on the 318 line. I saw two travellers riding motorcycles while resting in Lawu Mountain. It takes courage to ride this season. The weather is too cold. Once it encounters rain and snow, it will be too cold! I saw him wearing a raincoat outside, making a cup of hot coffee during a break, and then hurried on the road again… The last thing I did not expect was that I saw a bicycle with less than ten people this time. In 2013, I took this line. There were too many people riding. Now there are fewer people playing, or the season is early. Some? In fact, what I admire most on the Sichuan-Tibet line are cyclists and hikers. They are the real heroes. Unfortunately, I saw very few this time… 2. How much does it cost to eat a meal in Tibet? Eight dishes cost less than 43 yuan per person. Entering Tibet this morning, the first stop is Mangkang County. I will eat at the county seat at noon, a very casual Sichuan restaurant. I ordered eight dishes, including two meat dishes. The final bill was 681 yuan (two sets). For 16 people, the average per person was less than 43 yuan. This dish is done well and everyone is very satisfied! In fact, as far as eating is concerned, there are many Sichuan restaurants along this road, which are not expensive. Mangkang is a meeting point. There are vehicles from Sichuan Line 318 and tourists from Yunnan Line 214 in the south. They meet here, and then they enter Tibet along Line 318 together. 3. The price of Mangkang Hotel has increased sharply today! Linzhi line travel accommodation is very tight! Everything went smoothly when I entered Tibet. I moved into the mangkang county as originally planned. Rumei Town , Live in a pre-booked hotel (200 yuan for a standard room). Go around and take some pictures casually. However, it was found that there were very few cars passing by the 318 line. It turned out that the Dongdashan line had problems with the snowy roads, and vehicles were restricted as well. As a result, vehicles were stranded in the area from Mangkang County to Meiru Town. This makes the accommodations tight. The hotel I stayed in has risen to 580 yuan at night, and there are no rooms. It is said that the price of Mangkang County has also increased. During dinner at night, Old Xu told me that for the next Ranwu Lake and Bomi, he had not reserved enough rooms. When he arrived, he had to find a place to live on his own and let me share a room with someone else… Here is a reminder to friends who come to Nyingchi to see the peach blossoms, they must first book a hotel along the way, otherwise they may have “nowhere to settle”. This year, Tibet’s Linzhi line travels hot, and the accommodation is not enough… 4. The Batang Shuimogou RV camp on Line 318 charges 20 yuan. During this trip to Tibet, several friends asked me if I saw the RV camp. To be honest, I have not paid much attention to it. Today I finally saw one on the side of the road a few kilometers away from Batang County . This is called “Shuimogou RV Camp”. The boss said that the cost is 20 yuan, and you can add water to the car and wash the car. There are guest rooms, restaurants, supermarkets, and toilets nearby. This camp is on the edge of Line 318, and on the other side is the Jinsha River, the boundary between Tibet and Sichuan. There is a big turn here and the scenery is very beautiful. The boss told me that they had purchased electrical equipment, and in a few days, they could use electricity in addition to adding water to the car. The boss said that there have been a lot of cars parked here in recent days. In addition to standard RVs, there are also many “bed cars” and other types of travel vehicles. Most of them have been in Tibet early in the morning… However, during this trip, I found that there are not many real RVs. What is going on? 5. What should I eat when I enter the plateau? Can I drink alcohol? Regarding eating, you have to follow your fate on the journey, and don’t deliberately ask for and look for what you encounter. After all, there is not much room for choice on the plateau. If you have an endorsement in advance, you can look for the past directly. But my recommendation is to eat more vegetables and less meat, especially foods that are rotten and easy to digest. In short, don’t ruin your stomach or cause gastrointestinal discomfort. In addition, do not eat too much at every meal on the plateau. You can prepare some snacks at ordinary times. It is mainly not hungry. I have a precedent of overeating. For drinking, try not to drink on the plateau, especially those who are new to the plateau, there must be an adaptation process. For experienced people, you can drink moderately, which is good for rest and sleep, but you must be restrained and not unscrupulous. In short, the diet of highland travel is very important. Try not to eat or try some unsure foods, eat as little as possible, drink more water and eat fruits.

On this day, I started driving on the famous scenic avenue G318. I didn’t expect to encounter congestion on the first day.

I have traveled through National Highway 318 several times, the most important of which was to enter Tibet from there in 2013, and finally to Shigatse. That time was also the most impressive one. I encountered two mudslides on the way. Tired and terrified. Today, the road has been repaired so that there are no dangerous roads or obstacles. It is basically a “sloppy road”. Any kind of car can go, and any driver can drive. But there is still a kind of person who is best not to come. He can’t walk well when he comes, and he will add traffic to others. This is an unruly and uncultivated driver. Recalling the several congestion on the line afterwards, the direct reason that caused the difficulty in handling was that someone saw parking in front of him and waited, but he did not follow the rules and continued to walk, even driving forward in the opposite lane in the opposite direction. As a result, the opposite vehicle had no way to go. Go, causing a bigger blockage. No matter how good the road is, if the driver is not good, the people are not good, it will not be good… 1. Delicious Yajiang’s Fat Intestine Noodles There is no content to be filmed today, and the main thing is to hurry, from Xinduqiao to Batang. Take line 318, pass through Yajiang County, and take a break at noon. Lao Xu took us to eat fatty intestine noodles. He said it was very famous, just beside the 318 National Road in the county seat. A bowl of ordinary fatty sausage noodles for 15 yuan, with a 30 yuan portion of braised pork, plus pickles of your choice, this meal is delicious again… This way, because there is a team led by Tong Laoxu in the Sichuan-Tibet District, there is no need to worry about food and accommodation, and they are all local specialties. Not only are they delicious, but the prices are not expensive. 2. Traffic jams, hateful retrogrades On the first day of walking on National Highway 318, there were five car accidents. A car collided with a truck in the middle of the road and it was a mess; a Prado drove directly into the ditch and was devastated; a car crashed fast while driving on a snowy ground. , The rescue vehicle pulled away. Now we are still stuck on the road just entering Batang. The front is congested. Most people obey the rules and wait honestly. However, there are always some people with poor quality and go against the road. As a result, more serious congestion is caused. Finally, the police came and gave orders. They stepped back to make way… Seeing these situations, I was sighed. Now that the road to Tibet is easy, and there are more cars, you should abide by traffic laws. Entering Tibet is to travel. It usually takes more than ten days, but some people do not have to enter Tibet. I quit the trip due to irregular driving, and I still have a lot of trouble without saying that I was frustrated! While waiting, another big G came up retrograde (at this time there were cars waiting in line for a kilometer or two), and he rammed into it. Old Xu was furious and blocked him and asked him to go back. He refused. I got out of the car and directly recorded the video. Tell him that if he doesn’t return, I will put it on the Internet. He hesitates a bit, and I persuade him with all my heart, “Everyone is queuing, what are you anxious? We should all be civilized people who are disciplined. You can only increase congestion if you go up now.” . In the end, the girl in his car couldn’t hold her face anymore, and asked him to go back, and then reluctantly went back… Many people have entered Tibet for the first time and have no experience in mountain roads, and this section of the road is easy to walk, so many traffic accidents have occurred, especially in the vicinity of Haizi Mountain, there have been three accidents and congestion. The main reasons for car accidents are: First, the car is fast, there are reasons for speeding and not decelerating in corners; second, the road is slippery in snowy days, and there is no experience, and the brakes are slammed on the brakes; In fact, as a tourist, you must have a “tour” mentality when you take the 318 line. You can enjoy the scenery all the way, slowly and quickly. This is good, the trip ends early, and the damaged vehicles have to be dealt with, which will always leave a shadow on the trip to Tibet… 3. It is better to have a good mentality when encountering congestion, enjoy the scenery and write things, experience the scenery of 318, it is too beautiful in the wind and snow I was stuck in traffic for two hours at the junction of Litang and Batang. I missed the shooting opportunity in the evening and waited in the car without time limit. It was inevitable that I was irritable. I gradually relieved myself. There is always something to do while waiting, instead of irritability and complaining. More than 2,000 words were written in the car that day. Although I didn’t take pictures with my camera today, I enjoyed the wonderful snowfall and after-snow on the 4500-meter plateau on the way. I took a lot of videos. I don’t think I missed anything. The day is worth it! Traveling away, there are many unexpected things, but the mentality should be good and easy to go, all encounters are fate, all occurrences are destined, only our mentality of facing the objective world, we must calmly and discover something. Walking on line 318, enjoying the snow with music, is a realm and sentiment, it is so beautiful, this day is different! The journey of this day was a sunny day, and then experienced the baptism of wind and snow, and finally saw the “snow scenery” on the way. Although the traffic jam was uncomfortable, the scenery was good. Driving on this road, first drive up the plateau to the low-altitude gorge, then climb the gorge to the plateau with a wide view, and finally drive to the low-altitude Batang in the dark to check in. There is a feeling of ups and downs, which is also the characteristic of the 318 line. . Although they are all in the car for viewing and shooting, I am still very interested and rewarded by what I saw and heard on this section of the road. Walking 318 to see the scenery, not only snow-capped mountains, glaciers and lakes, but also many inadvertent discoveries and touches. My heart… 4. Why do tourists who take Line 318 like to live in Batang? The self-driving Sichuan-Tibet line officially walked on line 318 yesterday, starting from Xinduqiao, passing through Yajiang, to Litang, and finally to Batang. Due to traffic jams on the way, it was congested for more than two hours. It was already more than nine o’clock in the evening to Batang. . We hurriedly hurried, just to stay in Batang, why? Because of the low altitude of Batang! Litang and Batang are two counties close to Tibet and must pass through National Highway 318. However, there are few people living in Litang, and Batang is crowded with people. This is because the altitude of Litang is more than 4000, while Batang is only 2570, which is a comfortable height for mainlanders. So when I arrived in Batang, I found a lot of people staying here, and the price was much higher. The same room price is more than twice as expensive as Xinduqiao. The point is that many people still cannot live, and many are full. So if you want to live in Batang on line 318, you must make a reservation in advance, and the sooner the better…… 5. Living in Batang, I finally dared to take a bath! I had lived in Jinchuan and Danba and Xinduqiao before, but I didn’t dare to take a bath. The main reason for not daring to take a bath in the plateau is because of colds. The temperature at high altitudes is also low. If you do not pay attention to bathing, you are very easy to catch a cold. I didn’t wash in Jinchuan and Danba, two relatively low altitude places. It was mainly for the first time to reach the plateau. There must be an adaptation process, and the accommodation conditions in these two places are also average, so I can bear it. And when I arrived at Xinduqiao, I didn’t wash it because of the high altitude, which is still a bit taboo. But when I got to Batang, which is 2570 meters above sea level, I decided to take a bath and change clothes. But I usually take a shower in the morning, when I have a good rest, my body is adjusted, my resistance is enhanced, and it is easy to warm up after washing, and it is not easy to catch a cold. In addition to washing in the morning, the water must be hot to heat the body thoroughly. In short, you must be sure of the virtuous cycle of the body, and the lesbians must blow-dry their hair. But I still warn you that you should be cautious when you are on the plateau. If you can not wash as much as possible, it is the best choice to not catch a cold!

For almost a month, he had been waiting there while a group of Sherpa guides scouted the route and fixed the climbing rope from the assembly point to the summit. This year’s climbing season has about 1,500 people joining the support staff. Along with more than 400 other people present at the foot of Mount Everest, the young man hopes to make his lifelong dream come true. At that time, a climbing friend carefully brought some rapid test kits for SARS-CoV-2 virus antigen due to the pandemic raging in Nepal and India. Joshi also participated in the testing. However, a bad news interrupted Joshi’s excitement: he tested positive for Covid-19. Not believing his ears, the guy tested himself again but it still showed the same results. “The scene was actually quite noisy. The team still had to continue the journey without me no matter how much the trip meant to me,” he said. Covid-19 climbing season This year’s climbing season took place under the most extraordinary circumstances. Despite concerns about a second wave of the epidemic, Nepal decided to reopen Mount Everest and other mountains after a year of closure. At the end of March 2021, Joshi arrived in Kathmandu (Nepal) and set out to the meeting point at the foot of the mountain. Around mid-April, the first whispers of Covid-19 in the campground began to appear. Meanwhile, Nepalese officials continue to deny that the SARS-CoV-2 virus was present at the highest mountain in the world. Harshvardhan Joshi started his passion for climbing 10 years ago. “Isolation rules are in place but no one is monitoring. Some people flew to the assembly point after only a few days of isolation,” Joshi said. Due to the lack of testing facilities, no one can tell the difference between Covid-19 disease and the persistent “khumbu dry cough” – a symptom most climbers experience at this altitude. . Only major climbs are equipped with doctors and testing equipment. “We also only got tested after a teammate asked his wife to bring a rapid test kit from India.” In the village of Dibuche near the campsite, one of Joshi’s teammates tested positive for Covid-19 and decided to fly home. Not long after, 5 other people also contracted the virus and Joshi was the 6th. Joshi’s priority is to isolate himself in a tent alone for 10 days. Due to his lack of symptoms, he decided to stay instead of evacuating by helicopter with the other patients. The young man still hopes that he can continue his journey after the isolation period ends. “I consulted the doctors in my hometown. They sent me the treatment plan. Then I asked the person who organized this trip in Kathmandu to buy and send the medicine by helicopter.” During the quarantine, Joshi spent many hours practicing breathing and chanting. “I spend most of my time in the tent. Meals will be delivered from the kitchen to my tent. It was really lonely having to dine alone in the cold weather,” he recalls. Joshi’s medication was delivered from the capital of Nepal via helicopter. In mid-May, Joshi’s dream was further threatened by Cyclone Tauktae, which killed more than 100 Indians and blew away at least 30 tents at the campsite. Faced with this situation, Nepalese authorities have extended the time so that tourists can wait for better weather, conquering the “roof of the world” again, although the climbing season usually ends in May. ‘Steering’ of the unexpected trip By dinner on May 19, things finally got better for Joshi. The weather forecast in the coming days will be better and his latest test came back negative. Joshi’s original plan was to climb Everest first and then to Lhotse, Everest’s “neighbor” and the fourth highest mountain in the world. Anup Rai (left) and Furte Sherpa accompany Joshi to climb Everest. However, he decided to try Lhotse first because it would be deserted in the coming clear days. Moreover, he was also worried about his lung condition after the illness. At midnight, Joshi set out with two climbing guides, Furte Sherpa and Anup Rai – who he assessed as “inexperienced but healthy”. Other more experienced guides have left the mountain because of Covid-19. “Therefore, I asked two people to go with me to maximize safety, in case something happened,” he said. Mount Everest and Lhotse share a major climb. Thus, on the way, Joshi’s group met an Everest climbing team. With the weather forecast to get worse due to the effects of another storm, Joshi realized the short time ahead was the best opportunity to visit Everest once. So he changed his mind again and went back to the original plan. “Winds will get stronger and the chances of climbing in good weather will become increasingly limited. However, I still decided to go,” he said. After 2 days, despite all the harsh weather conditions, Joshi reached the summit of Everest. Joshi doesn’t feel too excited about climbing the “roof of the world”. Standing from the “roof of the world”, he can see the glacier in northern Tibet glowing in the morning sun, Mount Lhotse and the majestic Himalayas. “There were at least 20 people on the top of the mountain before our group. I just sat there and basked in the beautiful surroundings. After that, I bowed my head to thank my two guides – who brought me up here safely. On the other hand, Joshi wasn’t as excited as he had thought. With the next storm coming, he didn’t have much time to linger on Mount Everest. “It feels like the problems I faced before reaching Everest were much more difficult than climbing to the top,” he said.

Works on display in the exhibition Lam Duc Hien makes the 4,200km journey along the Mekong River, from the bustling, life-filled tropical lower reaches of the Mekong Delta to upstream Tibet where snow is white all year round. This cross-continental journey has a special meaning to him – the French-Vietnamese photographer was born and raised on the banks of the Mekong River in Laos, affectionately known as the Mother River. In the series of pictorial narratives, individual memories blend with the collective memories of people who live by and rely on the river. Here, the Mekong River is both a boundary and a link between lands, cultures and peoples. Lam Duc Hien was born in 1966 on the banks of the Mekong River, which flows through the town of Pakse in the south of Laos. He arrived in France in 1977 after living for two years in a refugee camp in Thailand. Lam Duc Hien has documented the aftermath of the greatest conflicts of the 20th and 21st centuries in many countries around the world, including Romania, Russia, Bosnia, Chechnya, Rwanda, South Sudan and, most significantly, Iraq, where he engaged for more than 25 years. He has won many photography awards, including prestigious awards such as Leica Award, Great European Award of Vevey City, World Press Photo, etc. Lam Duc Hien is a member of Agence VU’ photo agency. The exhibition is open until June 11, 2021.

Mount Everest. Photo: Reuters Camping sites on the slopes of Mount Everest on the Nepal side have been affected by a series of COVID-19 cases since late April. The Nepal government, not wanting to cut off revenue from tourism, has yet to cancel the spring climbing season, which usually runs from April to early June, before the rainy season. According to the Xinhua News Agency , a group of Tibetan climbing guides will climb Everest and set up a “boundary” to prevent any contact between climbers from both sides. It is not clear how the divider will be set up on Mount Everest – which is only the size of a dining table, and has an extremely harsh climate. And it’s not clear whether the Tibetan guides will just put up a fence, or have to stay in the area of ​​Mount Everest to keep the divider. This is known as the “death zone”, where many people died due to lack of oxygen. According to the Reuters , the 8,848m high peak is just a small snow mound, with just enough space for about 5-6 climbers and guides. China has not allowed any foreign climbers to climb Everest from the Tibetan side since the COVID-19 outbreak last year. China on Sunday recorded 12 new COVID-19 cases, all imported cases. Meanwhile, Nepal reported 9,023 new cases on Friday – a record increase in the country.

China drew a line on Mount Everest to prevent Covid-19. Photo: NatGeo Reuters news agency, citing Chinese national media, said so on May 9. According to Beijing, it is a precautionary measure. Everest base camp on the Nepal side was hit by a spike in Covid-19 infections in late April. The Nepal government, which lacks tourism revenue, has yet to cancel spring climbing, which usually starts in April and lasts until early June, before the monsoon. It is not immediately clear how the upper boundary will be established on the small, dangerous, hard-to-navigate mountaintop and about the size of a dining table. A small group of climbing guides in Tibet will climb Everest and set up a divider at the summit to prevent any contact between climbers on both sides of the peak, Xinhua reported. said the head of the Tibet Sports Authority. A group of 21 Chinese nationals were on their way to Mount Everest on the Tibetan side, Xinhua reported. The group of Tibetan guides will set up a divider before the group of 21 arrives. It is not clear whether the Tibetan guides were the ones enforcing the separation, or whether they stayed in the so-called “death zone”, where many people have died due to lack of oxygen, to maintain this boundary no. The summit of the 8,848m-high Mount Everest is a small snow mound, with only enough space for half a dozen climbers and guides to be on it at the same time. China has not allowed any foreign climbers to climb the mountain from the Tibetan side since the Covid-19 outbreak last year due to concerns about contagion. Tourists in the scenic Everest region in Tibet are also prohibited from visiting the base camp on the Tibetan side.

This intention was originally Canh Thai’s own. His family in Quanzhou, China, was originally a lawyer. However, from childhood to adulthood, he always dreamed of becoming a knight, traveling everywhere. When he shared the idea with his wife, he received support. Since childhood, Trinh Canh Thai dreamed of becoming a knight, riding a horse to travel. They spent more than 300,000 yuan (about more than 1 billion VND) for this journey of many experiences. Before the trip, Jingtai studied the map and set up a journey of 8,000 km, starting from Xinjiang, passing through Ningxia, Gansu, Shaanxi and other places in the southeast direction and planned to reach Quan Chau to finish the journey. For nearly a year, they were able to admire many famous scenic spots throughout China. Their most memorable memory on the road is when the couple walked through the Gobi desert. They lived in this area for 3 days, without a person, without food or water. “Before the trip, many people thought my idea was crazy. However, since I was a child, I have loved swordplay novels, dreaming of riding a horse, wearing a sword, traveling around the world. This person further shared that during his time working in Tibet, he often interacted with horses. This makes him even more yearning for a life of “riding a horse against the wind”, freedom and freedom. After discussing and receiving support from his wife, they went to Y Le and spent 50,000 yuan to buy two horses, starting the journey. “I also considered starting points, including Tibet and Gansu. In the end, I felt that the horses born in the Yle valley are suitable for conquering the long distance.” Canh Thai says riding a horse is not a cheap way to travel. “In the summer, two horses would normally need 75 liters of water, but we couldn’t carry enough. Due to lack of water, at times, the couple felt helpless in the desert.” Fortunately, on the fourth day, they came across a small lake. Although it was very dirty and full of bugs, they had no choice but to drink the water in the lake. “In those days, our only support was strong will,” recalls Canh Thai. Besides, this man revealed that riding a horse is not an economical way to travel. They spent a lot of money on horses. Along the way, in addition to food, the couple also had to change their nails and have to examine them. Despite many challenges, Trinh Canh Thai and his wife still managed to finish their journey by the end of this year. This man said that in the future, when his daughter is a few years older, he will continue to roam on horseback again.

“Recently, seeing many sisters on social networks tell each other about the” miracle “use of snowball, I am very curious. This flower I have been mentioned in Chinese movies, has merit. Use detoxification, support blood gas treatment, anti-aging, skin beauty, increase resistance, reduce body aches … These are chronic diseases of me and my husband, so I decided to order them for use “, said Ms. Bui Phuong Thao (Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi). Lotus on the snow mountain has many different names such as: Snow Lotus, Snow Lotus, Snow Lotus flower … This flower is native to the high mountains in Xinjiang, Tibet (China). . At an altitude of 5000m, cold snow covers, no flowers exist, only snow blossoms. Tree seeds only germinate below 0 degrees C and grow well in negative conditions of 20 degrees Celsius. Flowering plants grow unsteadily in the mountains. When hatched, it only lasted for 8 months. Because of living in such a harsh, cold environment, and still kicking the snow to bloom, the lotus flower on the snow mountain is great for ventilation, congestion for human health. With such uses and origin, the snow is also known as Bach Diep Chi Vuong – the king of herbs. Despite being expensive, but this herb is bought by many consumers in Vietnam. According to Ms. Hong Trang (Ba Dinh district, Hanoi), she must book a month in advance to receive the goods. Lotus flower is often used to soak wine or puree with honey. A 60g snow mountain lotus can be used for 3-6 months. Dried lotus flower weighing 50g-60g is being sold at the Himalaya House for 2.7 million VND. Distinguished origin, quality snow flowers Selling prices are not cheap, popular on the market ranging from 2.5 million to 5 million, even there are precious flowers, selling prices up to tens of million. However, the origin and quality of this flower sold in the market is quite ambiguous. Ms. Do Thi Nhu Quynh said, currently, there are many places selling snowflakes on the market. But in order to buy real snowflakes, consumers need to learn carefully. Lotus flowers have many different origins. There are flowers of Xinjiang (China), cultivated, stimulating only 1-2 years to flower. In fact, the natural snow of Tibet takes 5-7 years to flower. The natural wild flowers are truly the Medicinal King. According to Ms. Do Thi Nhu Quynh, only the wild natural blossoms of snowflakes are really Duoc Vuong. Besides that, the weight of the flower is also different. There are dried flowers weighing from 20g-30g, there are dried flowers weighing 50g-60g. If you are not a savvy consumer, you can purchase the cultivated snow at the price of natural snow. Although there are such many types of products on the market, it is very difficult to identify snowflakes grown in the mountains and natural flowers in the mountains. So, to buy lotus flowers on the snow mountain to ensure quality, commensurate with the money, you need to carefully learn the information about this precious herb. First of all, you need to choose a reliable buying site. They are importers, distributors, reputable distributors, clear brands. At the same time, you also need to find a chart of product information such as the origin of the natural or cultured product, how to harvest, time of collection, expiry date … to choose the product that suits your needs. your demand and your economic conditions. (According to Vietnamese Women)

This is Rituo (meaning mountain rock) in Tibet. The name comes from a rock that can cure all diseases. Natives say it still exists today. According to The Sun, Rituo is the loneliest temple in the world with about 700 years of history. It is like a jewel hidden in the highlands because there are very few visitors. Rituo Temple was built in a special position when located on Lake Yamdrok – one of the three sacred lakes of the Tibetans. The only person living in the temple is the monk Ahwang Pincuo. His daily job is to collect lake water, chant sutras and meditate. Through each generation, the temple is reserved for only one monk to keep. Ahwang Pincuo is the newest and he will pass it over to his successor at the right time. This temple is truly separate from the rest of the world. The closest town to it is Gyantse, which is up to 160 kilometers away. Upon returning, those lucky enough to visit the temple talk a lot about the tranquility and peace here. The breathtaking view from the temple is what visitors want to experience when arriving here. “You can see the Tibetan antelopes passing by. The geese are feeding in the beautiful lake water. When night falls, the starry sky is reflected on the lake surface,” wrote The Sun. describe. There is only one road connecting this temple to the mainland. That is the metaphor for the “lone path” – the journey that monk Ahwang Pincuo must go through while there. With ideal geographical conditions (high, no light pollution …), this is also a great spot for astrophotography lovers.

It will be built on the Yarlung Tsangbo River, just before the river exits the Himalayas and flows into India, along the world’s longest and deepest canyon located at an altitude of more than 1,500 meters. Yarlung Tsangbo is one of the major rivers of Asia originating in Tibet, flowing through India, Bangladesh and flowing into the Bay of Bengal (this river is named Brahmaputra when coming to India and Meghna when flowing into Bangladesh).

A hydroelectric dam on the Brahmaputra River. (Photo: Indiandefencereview)

The hydroelectric project in Medog district in Tibet is expected to break the record of the Three Gorges dam on the Yangtze River, in central China, with an expected capacity of 300 billion kw of electricity per year. This ambitious project was also featured in China’s 14th Five-Year Plan at the 4th Session of the National People’s Congress of China in March 2021. However, Chinese officials have yet to release the details, timeframe and budget for the project. Before that, China has implemented the construction of a number of smaller hydroelectric projects on this river.

In October 2020, Tibetan officials signed a “strategic cooperation agreement” with PowerChina – a company specializing in the construction of hydroelectric projects. Expressing his passion for “arguably the richest region in the world for this hydroelectric resource”, Yan Zhiyong, head of PowerChina, explained that the dam will generate ample electricity thanks to the Great slope of the river in this distance.

Beijing thinks the project is an eco-friendly alternative to fossil fuel use, however, it runs the risk of encountering strong opposition from environmentalists, like like what happened with the Three Gorges Dam. The Three Gorges Dam was built from 1994 to 2012, crossing the Yangtze River, the section that flows through Hubei province, and is currently the largest hydroelectric dam in the world.

The Tam Hiep Dam created a huge reservoir with a surface area of ​​more than 1,000 square kilometers, causing 1.4 million residents to evacuate. To complete the project, 40,000 workers worked non-stop for 17 years, at a cost of tens of billions of dollars.

Brian Eyler, program director of Southeast Asia, Stimson Research Center in Washington DC, USA, said: “Building a dam of great size can be a bad idea for many reasons.” Not only is it famous for its strong seismic activity, the area where China plans to build a super dam also has a unique ecosystem. According to Mr. Brian Eyler, the new dam can stop fish migration and sediment flows help the soil become fertile downstream during the flood season.

Tempa Gyaltsen Zamlha, an environmental expert at the Tibetan Policy Institute, said that the project could face both ecological and political risks. Speaking to AFP, Mr. Tempa Gyaltsen Zamlha said: “We have a very rich cultural heritage in this area. Therefore, any dam construction can damage the ecosystem and affect those heritages ”. According to Tempa Gyaltsen Zamlha, the dam project will force many locals to leave their homes.

The danger of “water war” explosion

Analysts fear tensions between China and India could turn from the disputed border area of ​​the Himalayas to the flow from the world’s highest mountain range. India has repeatedly expressed concerns about China’s mega-dam construction project.

Many analysts said, China intends to use the super dam on the Yarlung Zangbao River to control the flow, putting pressure on downstream countries, like what it did with the Mekong River. Some other opinions that Beijing is intending to control the water resources of the whole South Asia region.

In a commentary in Times of India, political scientist Brahma Chellaney assessed: “The water war is an important element of war. China can use upstream power to control its most essential natural resource.

This expert warned that the risks associated with seismic activities will make the dam become a “water bomb” that can explode at any time and threaten the lives of people in the downstream area.

In response to China’s super dam plan, the Indian government has come up with the idea to build another dam on the Brahmaputra River to increase water storage and neutralize the impact of the project that Beijing follows. chase.

“There is still plenty of time to negotiate with China about the future of the super dam and the impact it will create,” said expert Eyler, but he also noted, “the failure of negotiations will cause India to build. another dam downstream ”./.

China plans to build super hydroelectricity three times more than the Three Gorges dam. Illustration

Specifically, the new dam is planned to build a dam in Tibet, capable of generating electricity three times as much electricity from the Three Gorges Dam.

Beijing authorities have not released details of the new dam in Tibet, but Chinese media predict this dam with a capacity of up to 60 GW, could become the largest hydroelectric dam in the world, surpassing the dam. Tam Hiep, with a capacity of 22.5 GW.

The new dam project was mentioned in the five-year economic development plan (2021-2025) announced by the Chinese government at the annual parliamentary session.

In November 2020, speaking at a conference commemorating the 40th anniversary of the establishment of the China Hydropower Engineering Association, China Electricity Construction Group Chairman Yan Zhiyong announced that Beijing would exploit hydroelectricity in the lower reaches save the Yarlung Zangbao River. The Yarlung Zangbao River flowing into India is the Brahmaputra River.

Beijing could argue that the mega dam project in Tibet is an eco-friendly alternative to fossil fuels.

Given its position on the Yarlung Zangbao line, the new super hydro is in danger of facing strong opposition from environmental activists such as when the Three Gorges dam was built in 1994-2012, especially from India. . The Yarlung Zangbao River was renamed Brahmaputra when it flowed into India.

According to the report, the exploitation of hydroelectric resources on the Brahmaputra River could provide China with 300 billion kWh of carbon-free electricity a year, accounting for about 4% of the country’s total demand last year.

The proposal to build hydroelectric dams on the Brahmaputra River raises concerns in India and Bangladesh, the riparian states of the river because it serves as an important source of water. However, China seeks to downplay those concerns and announced that it would pay attention to the interests of these two countries.

Reuters quoted an Indian official revealed that the New Delhi government is planning to build its hydroelectric dam on the Brahmaputra River, in order to increase water retention capacity and find ways to neutralize the influence of the Chinese project. .

The Indian government has repeatedly conveyed its views and concerns to the Chinese authorities, urging them to ensure the interests of downstream countries are not compromised by any activities in the upper region. source.

The Three Gorges Dam created a huge reservoir and evacuated about 1.4 million residents. A dam three times as massive as the Three Gorges could have had a catastrophic impact on the neighborhood.

The areas around the Yarlung Tsangpo River are less densely populated than the Yangtze River. But there is a precedent for relocation of local residents to make room for dam construction projects on the Yarlung Tsangpo River. Nearly 2,000 people were relocated to build the Yagen hydropower station in 2015, local media reported.

Yarlung Zangbao River.

Brian Eyler, director of the sustainability, water and energy program at the Stimson Center, a research organization in the US, says a super-large dam could be a bad idea. Large dams can impede fish migration as well as sediment flows during the downstream flood season.

While China already has a surplus of electricity, the generated electricity could be used to compensate for the losses as it switches from fossil fuels to cleaner energy.

Tempa Gyaltsen Zamlha, an environmental policy expert at the Tibetan Policy Institute based in Dharamshala, India, said the project contains both ecological and political risks.

“We have a very rich Tibetan cultural heritage in those areas, and any dam construction will destroy the ecology, engulf parts of that area. will be forced to abandon ancestral lands, “he said, adding that the project will encourage Han Chinese workers to migrate, who will gradually settle here permanently.

India is also concerned about the project, as analysts say China is in a position to control a large portion of South Asia’s water supply.

“Water wars are an important part of war because they allow China to use upstream power for its most essential natural resource” – political scientist Brahma Chellaney wrote in Times of India.

Tibet is one of my country’s ethnic minority autonomous regions, but its geographic location is very unique: Tibet is located in the southwest of my country’s Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, with a high altitude. The economic development of Tibet has gradually improved in recent years. It has jurisdiction over 6 prefecture-level cities and 1 region. Among them, Nyingchi under its jurisdiction is a very beautiful place, which is now very “hot”.

Nyingchi’s altitude exceeds 3000 meters and covers an area of ​​approximately 11 square kilometers. It has the world’s deepest grand canyon, the Yarlung Tsangpo River Grand Canyon, and the world’s third deepest Pallong Tsangpo Grand Canyon. This also created the unique scenery of Nyingchi, so it is called “Tibet Jiangnan”.

And Linzhi’s peach blossom is even more famous. It is spring now, and the peach blossoms in Nyingchi are blooming. In Nyingchi, there are snow-capped mountains in the distance, and a large peach forest surrounds you nearby. Smelling the faint fragrance of peach blossoms, you can experience a refreshing feeling. Imagination can make people move. Nyingchi is also known as “the most beautiful spring in China”. Nyingchi’s peach blossoms generally bloom in March and April, and the peach blossoms last for nearly a month. From mid-March to early April, the peach blossoms are all in full bloom, which is awe-inspiring.

So, where is the most suitable place to appreciate peach blossoms? That is Gala Peach Blossom Village. It is located in Zhenba Village, Linzhi Town. It is a natural wild peach blossom ditch. It is a good place to appreciate peach blossoms. It can even be called the “Xanadu”. It is located in the Bayi District of Nyingchi City and is also very close to the airport. It is a good place for viewing flowers in all aspects.

However, there is not only one good place for viewing flowers. Bomi Taohuagou, Qingduo Town, Zhibai Village in the Yarlung Zangbo River Grand Canyon, Suoluo Village, etc. are also very good places. The peach blossoms of Nyingchi are integrated with the unique local snow-capped mountain scenery, forming an intoxicating “painting”. The scenery here is really amazing. If you have the chance, you must go to experience it in person and enjoy the peach blossoms here!

So, what do you think of the city of Linzhi? If you have any views and insights, welcome to comment and exchange in the editor’s article. The editor is very much looking forward to your reply!

It is precisely because of the beautiful scenery of the Sichuan-Tibet line that tourists flocked to it for a while. After decades, the tourism boom has lasted for a long time, so many people even gave “ridicule”, saying that the self-driving 318 is the “new four major customs”. In fact, they said so. Most of the people are people who have never been here. Everyone who has really been here is obsessed with the scenery here. I have traveled three times on the Sichuan-Tibet line, and there are countless single scenic spots on the halfway. This time I followed the “driving tour”. China’s five groups took the trend to drive 318 again, and it was also my first self-driving line in the spring. The excitement was naturally beyond words.

Starting from Chengdu all the way, you must pass through the Western Sichuan Plateau before reaching Tibet. Before reaching Tibet, you will pass through the three counties of Yajiang, Litang, and Batang. When you come here every once in a while, you can feel the changes in these counties. Both the urban construction and the night lighting project have been greatly improved. Batang County has become a city that never sleeps known as the “Little Hong Kong” in Western Sichuan. Since the previous article has written about Batang County in a single article, I will not repeat it here. Interested friends can read the previous article.

When passing through Litang County, it is daytime, so you can take a good look at the county seat. In fact, in Tibetan, “li” means “copper” and “tang” means “bazi. Litang County is a broad dam like a bronze mirror. Indeed, this county town is like the epitome of the entire Sichuan Basin. The flat land in the package: Tibetan-style dwellings are scattered and scattered, and surrounded by high mountains covered with meadows. The Litang Temple of the Yellow Sect is located on the northern hillside of the county seat. Not far away is the second highest mountain in Sichuan Province, Gnieshen Mountain. It’s very comfortable to go.

The national highway G318 just passes through the county town. There is also the West Gate of Litang on the road. It says “The World’s Highest City Litang”. Indeed, Litang is 4014.187 meters above sea level. Although it is not as high as the surrounding towering snow-capped mountains, it is in the city. The altitude is already handful, so many people stop here to take pictures. It is a check-in point for internet celebrities. By the way, if you are not familiar with Litang, Ding Zhen, a beautiful Tibetan man who was very popular some time ago, is the person here. .

I mentioned that before arriving in Tibet, it will pass through the three counties of Yajiang, Litang, and Batang. The boundary between counties and counties in Tibetan areas can be different from that of the inland. They are basically high mountains. The Kazila Mountain at an altitude of 4,718 meters is Li. A mountain at the boundary of Tang County and Yajiang County. At this altitude, there are few trees growing, only patches of alpine meadows. Since spring has arrived, there is no snow and ice coverage here, and the meadows have begun to slowly turn green. Although spring is late in Tibetan areas, it will eventually come.

In addition to being a viewing platform, Kazila Mountain is also a resting spot on the Sichuan-Tibet line. Many people urinate and urinate anywhere on the Sichuan-Tibet line. If you think this behavior is unrefined, then don’t miss it. Public toilets, after all, the rest stops on 318 are not as widespread as in the mainland. While waiting for a friend to go to the toilet, I saw a bull skull on the side of the road. Is it still a little primitive and mysterious?

The second thing I want to talk about is Dongda Mountain. In fact, when I saw this mountain, it was no longer in Sichuan, because Dongda Mountain is located in Mangkang County and Zuogong County of Tibet Autonomous Region, and it has an extraordinary The significance is that the pass, which is the highest altitude on the southern Sichuan-Tibet line, is 5130 meters above sea level. Many people will have a high incidence here, so be careful not to get too excited.

What’s fun is that when crossing other passes, you usually spiral upward along the winding road, but Dongda Mountain is completely different. There is no winding winding road along the way, but a large road that leads straight ahead. It’s long, and you can’t even see the end at a glance, but there is basically snow all year round. The harsh environment makes this place known as the “Life Forbidden Zone”, and it is also the longest and most lingering winding road on the Sichuan-Tibet line.

In addition to climbing over a dozen snow-capped mountains with an altitude of more than 4000, it is also necessary to cross a big river. After all, mountains and big rivers are always inseparable. On this road, I passed the turbulent rivers such as the Dadu River, Jinsha River, Nu River, and Lancang River. Listening to the raging waves by your side, you can feel the majestic atmosphere that only belongs to the Sichuan-Tibet line, especially standing on the observation deck. Overlooking it is even more spectacular.

Although there are many winding mountain roads along the Sichuan-Tibet line, there is one of the most spectacular, that is, the Seventy-two Turns of Nujiang River in Basu County, which is 4618 meters above sea level. “Second Turn”, in fact, it is said that there are more than 130 turns along the way. This is also one of the most famous check-in places on the Sichuan-Tibet line. If you drive the 318 by yourself, don’t forget to take a picture here.

Of course, National Highway 318 is called “Landscape Avenue”, so it won’t get ridiculously named. There are beautiful scenery along the way. Xindu Bridge, Sichuan-Tibet dividing line Jinsha River Bridge, and Bangda are surrounded by beautiful scenery along the way. Grassland, Midui Glacier, one of the six most beautiful glaciers in China, Laigu Glacier, one of the world’s three largest glaciers, Ranwu Lake, Basongcuo, Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon, and Cuopugou, a new tourist attraction, etc. , And even a little turn to go to Daocheng Yading, there are so many scenic spots that you can’t even count them.

If you don’t like these famous check-in spots with crowds, you can stop and go, the scenery along the way has already been a feast for people’s eyes. I always think that the Sichuan-Tibet line is a very magical place, that is because although this self-driving line is very mature, there are still many new attractions emerging every year, each of which is very amazing. The famous attractions in the past are just earlier It’s just developed to be known to people, it doesn’t mean that there are no well-known scenic spots in the niche secrets. I don’t know what kind of surprises we think it will bring us.

Now it is the “April Day in the World”. In addition to the smooth holding of the Nyingchi Peach Blossom Festival, the Sichuan-Tibet line is also full of life. Not only peach blossoms are accompanied by pear blossoms, but many trees also have new leaves, and even the ancient temples are also full of vitality. Many people think that the accommodation conditions along the Sichuan-Tibet line are not good. In fact, they are slowly improving. There are already holiday hotels in Batang County, and there are many five-star hotels in Lhasa. In hell, the eyes are in heaven”. If you miss so many beautiful scenery because of bad hardware, it would be a shame, so go ahead, National Highway 318 is waiting for you.

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