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The Millennium Ancient Salt Fields of Yanjing are located in the Naxi Ethnic Township of Mangkang County, Changdu City, Tibet. In the unique landforms along the Lancang River, it is a cultural wonder that continues the ancient salt-making tradition of more than 1,300 years. The following is a brief review and travel tips: ‌Core Highlights‌ ‌Living Fossil of Millennium Salt-making Technology‌ The salt fields still use the "sunlight salt drying method" circulated in the Tang Dynasty: locals use wooden frames to build salt pools, and guide the Lancang River brine to evaporate and crystallize naturally, forming red and white salt (red salt is produced in Jiangdong, and white salt is produced in Jiangxi). This wisdom of symbiosis with the natural environment has been listed as a national intangible cultural heritage. ‌Spectacular Cascading Salt Field Landscape‌ Thousands of salt fields are scattered along the river, reflecting the sky like a mirror. Especially in the early morning or at sunset, the salt fields, the Lancang River Canyon, and the snow-capped mountains in the distance form a very visually impactful picture, which photography enthusiasts should not miss. ‌Multicultural fusion in eastern Tibet‌ Yanjing is an important node on the ancient Tea-Horse Road. Tibetans and Naxi people live together here. You can also see the only Catholic church in Tibet (built by French missionaries in the 19th century), forming a unique fusion of beliefs and cultures. ‌Travel experience suggestions‌ ‌Watch the salt workers work‌: In the early morning, you can see villagers carrying brine and collecting salt, and experience the magical process of "salt being born from the river water". ‌Taste special food‌: The local salt field red salt pickled in Laoyanjing Jiajia noodles (with Tibetan pork) and Yanjing wine have a unique flavor. ‌Visit the ancient village‌: The surrounding Tibetan watchtowers, Catholic churches, and Yantian Museum are worth visiting to experience the collision of multiple cultures. ‌Precautions‌ ‌Transportation‌: It is recommended to drive or charter a car (about 2 hours from Mangkang County to Yanjing). Some sections are rugged and need to be cautious in the rainy season. ‌Altitude adaptation‌: Yanjing is about 2,300 meters above sea level, which is milder than other areas in Tibet, but you still need to pay attention to altitude sickness. ‌Best season‌: March-May (peak season for salt drying, pleasant climate) or September-November (autumn colors against the salt pans), avoid the rainy season from July to August. ‌Respect customs‌: Please communicate before photographing the salt workers to avoid interfering with their work; keep the church and the village quiet. ‌Summary‌ The ancient salt pans of Yanjing are not only a visual wonder, but also a civilized witness of the coexistence of man and nature. This place is suitable for travelers who pursue a deep cultural experience, and feel the thousand-year salt rhyme frozen in time in the quiet Lancang River Canyon.

Dongda Mountain, the "cloud checkpoint" of the Tibetan Sky Road, boasts a 5,130-meter-high pass, the commanding height of the southern Sichuan-Tibet Highway. Here, the wind, carrying the chill of snow, sweeps over mani piles draped with fluttering prayer flags; the clouds, so low they seem pluckable, linger over the perpetually snow-capped peaks. Standing at the pass, the silvery road snakes beneath you, and in the distance, glaciers stretch to the horizon. Here, the world becomes pure—only blue sky, white snow, brown mountains, and the vibrant colors of the prayer flags dancing. The dizziness of hypoxia hides the most visceral awe. Every breath resonates with the snow-capped mountains, and every glance ushers you into the embrace of nature. This place is a medal of courage, and a high ground that brings peace to the soul. Once you've been here, you'll never forget the faith in the wind and the vastness of the mountaintop.

海拔5130米的东达山是人间仙境，生命禁区，值得一去，山美，雪美，景美，海拔高温度低，去时做好防高返，带上薄羽绒服戓冲锋衣，最好不要一个人，要结伴而行。

The Jinsha River Bridge has pleasant scenery, fresh air, nature, comfort, and fun. It gives you a refreshing feeling, makes you feel relaxed and happy, and is shocking. It is very cost-effective. You can drive by and take pictures.

👒💐✈️ Tibet is one of our dream destinations that we have pinned as a place we want to visit once in our lives. 👒💐✈️ Tibet is full of natural beauty, mountains, plateaus, lakes, and cool climate, including various Buddhist architectures that are everywhere. . #Happy to go worship the sacred things in various temples.

Rumei Village is located in the west of Mangkang County, at an altitude of about 3,100 meters. It is a small village in the valley under Jueba Mountain. Rumei Village is a poor village, mainly engaged in agriculture and animal husbandry, half farming and half animal husbandry, raising livestock and poultry such as yaks, horses, sheep, Tibetan fragrant pigs, and planting crops such as corn, barley, radix and walnuts. Therefore, it is not a traditional tourist attraction. It is a resting place chosen by many travelers who enter Tibet by hiking or cycling when crossing the long slope of Jueba Mountain. Perhaps while bringing convenience to tired people, Rumei Village also left an impression of "beauty", just like an oasis in the desert, rooted in people's memory.

After crossing the Lancang River on 318, you will start to climb the mountain along the Lancang River valley on the cliff. This mountain is Jueba Mountain. The altitude is not high, and the pass is less than 4,000 meters, but the route is really dangerous. The Jueba Mountain Tunnel has begun construction.

Lawu Mountain is a gentle mountain pass in Mangkang, Tibet, on the Sichuan-Tibet Highway 318. There is a spectacular prayer flag array on the top of the mountain, which is the largest I have ever seen, occupying the entire mountain. Lawu Pass is not very high, only 4,338 meters, but if you stand on the pass, you can overlook the Jinsha River and the Lancang River if you have a sky eye.

The Meili Grand Canyon on the Lancang River is located in Deqin County, Diqing, Yunnan, China. It is one of the most beautiful canyons in China and one of the largest and most important nature reserves in China. It focuses on protecting rare species such as the Yunnan golden monkey and the natural landscape of the typical mountain forest vertical belt in the Hengduan Mountains.