The Lotus Treasure Leaf of the Gods, the First Bend of the Yellow River, Day 114 of the China Road Trip.

July 6, 2023, Day 114 of the China Road Trip, Aba County, Sichuan - Lotus Treasure Leaf - Dazha Temple Town, Ruoergai, Sichuan, 203 km, 2 traffic lights, via: National Highway 347, County Road U08, National Highway 248, this is a journey full of natural and cultural charm. Whether it's the vast grasslands, majestic snow-capped mountains, clear lakes, or tranquil villages, it's all mesmerizing. The road from Aba County to Lotus Treasure Leaf is generally good. After entering the scenic area, the mountain road is at a high altitude and the road conditions are more complex. Outside the car window, the mountains are towering and steep, a masterpiece of nature. The clear stream flows gently, as if in a serene, distant oil painting. You can stop at any time to take photos and capture these rare and unforgettable moments. Lotus Treasure Leaf, meaning "Jade Peak" in Chinese, has a highest peak of over 5,100 meters. Known for its majestic peaks and mirror-like lakes, it is known as the "Back Garden of the Gods" and is a natural wonder on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Visitors can drive into the scenic area and enjoy a variety of spectacular views along the way. Lakes such as Zagaer Lake, Baixiang Sea, and Luoxia Lake each have their own characteristics, some are quiet and clear, some are sparkling, each place is full of mystery and charm, making people linger. You can also take a shuttle bus to the observation deck at the highest point to overlook the beauty of the entire scenic area, the shock and beauty is simply indescribable. After saying goodbye to Lotus Treasure Leaf, you can gallop on the Ruoergai grassland. You can see herds of cattle, sheep, and horses grazing leisurely, and the distant mountains are more magnificent against the blue sky and white clouds. The viewing platforms and parking areas along the way provide you with excellent photo and rest spots. The First Bend of the Yellow River is located in Tangke Township, Ruoergai County. Take the sightseeing elevator to the top of the mountain, and the beautiful scenery of the First Bend comes into view. The First Bend meanders like a giant dragon on the grassland, showing a breathtaking magnificence. Standing on the top of the mountain by the Yellow River, the water of the Yellow River seems to come quietly from the horizon, without grandeur, without turbid waves, without waves crashing on the shore, no embankments above the ground, just winding and meandering on the grassland. Looking down from a high place, the mountains, grasslands, and sky together form a magnificent picture, making people feel relaxed and happy. A special reminder: this is a place with an altitude of nearly 4,000 meters, every step you take will obviously feel the burden on your heart is a little heavier, it is worth buying a ticket for the escalator, 60 yuan. Driving in Gannan, the vast grasslands and mirror-like lakes along the way, every frame is the purest gift of nature. Driving in such a scenery, it is as if driving above the clouds, the soul is washed and released like never before. The sunlight shines through the clouds and falls on the winding road, the light and shadow interlace, every moment is frozen into eternity. The meaning of travel is not only in reaching the destination, but also in the spiritual touch along the way. With this harvest, continue to move forward, and meet a better self on the road trip.