After a 4-day journey on the Yunnan-Tibet Highway—from Lhasa to Lijiang

DAY 1: Today, I set out from Lhasa, embarking on the Yunnan-Tibet Highway. I passed by Namtso and went to see this beautiful sacred lake. 10 years ago, I had seen it from a different perspective. Yet, no matter the angle, it remains stunning! I arrived in Nagqu after 9 PM, had a bowl of beef noodles (I've lost count of how many I've had). Then continued on, taking National Highway 317, through rain mixed with snow, until reaching Suoxian past 3 AM, and that's where I stayed for the night. DAY 2: Today's journey from Baqing to Qingding was filled with endless beautiful scenery. I bought a ticket to enter the Bujia Snow Mountain Glacier, but I felt it was unnecessary, as you can see Bujia Snow Mountain along the way. The views on National Highway 317 are much more beautiful than those on 318. Indeed, the most beautiful scenery is in Tibet! DAY 3: Today's visit to the Zhuzi Temple was truly a surprise, despite the bumpy dirt road winding up the mountain. The moment I saw Zhuzi Temple, my eyes were filled with wonder—how could there be such a magnificent yet delicate temple! I also did my first kora, following the pilgrims around the mountain, a sacred and joyful experience. Arriving in Chamdo, I tried Tibetan beer with dinner. It didn't taste special, just wanted to give it a try. After dinner, I walked to the Tea Horse Square. Chamdo is really a thriving city. Here, at my last stop in Tibet, I bought some yak milk strips to take back. DAY 3: This morning's breakfast in Chamdo was beef noodles, the last bowl I would have in Tibet. We left Chamdo in the morning, didn't visit any attractions on the way, and it was already night by the time we reached Meili Snow Mountain. Marko's energy is extraordinary! Cola was especially well-behaved today, taking the initiative to sit in the back seat with us. Upon reaching Yunnan, we had a rib hotpot, but I still don't think the ribs taste good at all! DAY 4: I never expected to see Meili Snow Mountain again, this trip really revisited many places. There was also Feilai Temple, Jinsha Bay Great Bend, and the Tower of Towers, among others. Maybe because we've spent so much time together, Cola has been sticking to me and Xiaohuihui these past two days. Finally arrived in Lijiang, everything has changed. Yunnan is indeed much richer than Tibet. Today is Sister Juan's birthday, I ordered a bouquet of flowers for her. We all gathered together for stone pot chicken and barbecue, it was really joyful, even the birthday cake was delicious. I also tried Songga beer, tonight I completely relaxed!