2018 Luya Line Crossing Guide How to take the Luya Line

The Luya Highway is a tourist passage connecting Lugu Lake and Daocheng Aden. Many friends must have visited here. Today, the editor will tell you about the strategy of this route. You can see how to play. Why choose to take the Luya Line

1. Feel the most original beauty

The Luya Line connects the scenery of Lugu Lake with profound cultural and historical heritage at one end, and the famous Lugu Lake at the other end. Beautiful view of Daocheng Yading. Enter the Luya Highway from Lugu Lake, pass through Wujiao Township, Oya Township, Eya Township, and Geka Township to reach Aden. Through many grand canyons and through virgin forests, you can experience the original ecological beauty that few tourists visit in one day.

2. Don’t go back and save time

From Aden to Lugu Lake, the traditional route must first cross the snow-capped mountains to Shangri-La, and then drive 200 kilometers to reach Lugu Lake. The opening of the Luya Line has shortened the driving distance from more than 800 kilometers to 280 kilometers, and the journey time from 16 hours to 8 hours. This will save at least 2 days in the tour schedule. Especially for tourists traveling from Lijiang to Lugu Lake and Daocheng Yading, a Luya Ring Line can avoid unnecessary turns back, and the Luya Line will also become the first choice route for tourists in the future.

3. Unique humanistic and folk culture

The Luya Line passes through the Muli area known as the "Tibet-Yi Corridor", where Tibet, Yi, Naxi, Hui, Mongolia and Lisu Many ethnic groups, including Chinese, Han, Manchu, and Miao, live together here, and the caravan culture, daughter country culture, Kham culture, and chieftain culture blend and interoperate. Scenery along the Luya Line

1. Yading Scenic Area

Daocheng Yading Scenic Area is located in Yading Village, Shangri-La Town, Daocheng County, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province. It is mainly composed of "Xian Nairi, Yangmai It is composed of three sacred mountains, "Yong and Shanuoduoji" and the surrounding rivers, lakes and alpine meadows. Its scenery maintains a purity that is nearly extinct on the earth. Because of its unique landforms and original natural scenery, it is known as " "The Soul of Shangri-La" and "The Last Shangri-La" are praised by international friends as "the last piece of pure land on the aqua blue planet" and are a paradise for photography lovers.

The main attractions in the Aden Scenic Area include: Yangmaiyong Snow Mountain, Xianuo Dorje Snow Mountain, Xiannairi Snow Mountain, Chonggu Temple, Luorong Cow Farm, Pearl Sea, Milk Sea, Five Color Sea, Kas Hell Gu et al

2. Oya Village

Eya Village is located at the junction of Lijiang, Zhongdian, Ninglang, Daocheng and Muli counties in Yunchuan and Sichuan provinces, and is surrounded by Surrounded by numerous mountains and the Jinsha River, Wuliang River and Longda River, it is truly "two provinces and five counties with cock crow". Oya is an ancient village of the Naxi ethnic group. It has a honeycomb-shaped building complex that is rare in the world - more than 200 houses in the village are connected into one, climbing up the mountains and winding alleys.

The ancient village has maintained its original architectural complex, with more than 170 households built on the mountain. It is a symbol of unity and also to prevent theft and, of course, the invasion of outsiders. In the ancient village, there is a single wooden ladder on the adjacent courtyard wall. Walking in from one house, you can walk around the whole village. In ancient villages, the most primitive marriage customs of polyandry or polygamy are maintained so that family property is not divided and people are not separated.

3. Echu Mountain

Echu Mountain is 5,145 meters above sea level. It means "shining mountain" in Tibetan. It is located in the north of Yading Nature Reserve, on the edge of Gongga Mountain, 25 kilometers away from Riva Township. Echu Mountain looks like a beautiful fairy sitting on the clouds. The southern part is the high mountain canyon area, and the northern part is the Echu Canyon, which supports the beautiful small mountain villages with gentle terrain. The vegetation around Echu Mountain is lush, among which Ramgreen District is the largest in Daocheng. Forest area. Every October, the scenery of Erchu Mountain mesmerizes every visitor. When the first frost of October descends on the mountains and valleys of Erchu Mountain, the forest and sea of ????songs below the snow line are changing into colorful autumn costumes. At this time, Erchu Mountain is like a bride to be married: wearing a holy hada on her head and wearing colorful autumn clothes. From the top of Echu Mountain, you can see the three sacred mountains of Aden in the distance, and the scenery is very spectacular.

4. Lugu Lake Scenic Area

Lugu Lake Scenic Area is located at the junction of Yunnan and Sichuan. The Lugu Lake Scenic Area is characterized by its typical plateau lake natural scenery and unique Mosuo matrilineal ethnic culture. Outstanding natural and cultural landscapes. The water and sky are the same color, as level as a landscape. The pig trough boat gliding slowly on the blue waves and the Mosuo folk songs floating slowly between the water and the sky add a bit of simplicity and tranquility to it. It is a place far away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The unpolluted Virgin Lake is known as the Pearl of the Plateau.

On a sunny day, the blue sky and white clouds are reflected in the lake, and the water and sky are the same color, creating a wonderful scene. It is like a pearl embedded in the embrace of mountains, with rippling blue waves and charming scenery. It is known as "Pearl of the Plateau", "A Pure Land in Northwest Yunnan", and "The First Wonder in the East". The simple folk customs, beautiful mountains and waters and rich legendary customs here are full of mystery. Luya Line route and itinerary recommendations

1. Take the Luya Line from Sichuan direction

Departing from Chengdu and heading to Daocheng Yading Lugu Lake without turning back, the following itinerary is recommended:

The Chengdu-Xinduqiao-Litang-Daocheng-Aden-Oya-Lugu Lake-Xichang-Chengdu route takes about 7-8 days and the mileage is about 1800 kilometers. The main attractions along the way are Erlang Mountain and Conch. Gou, Luding Bridge, Kangding Zheduoshan, Xindu Bridge, Litang Haizi Mountain, Yading Scenic Area, Lugu Lake Scenic Area, Xichang Qionghai.

Route node mileage:

Chengdu City-Xinduqiao Town 350KM

Xinduqiao Town-Shangri-La Town (the entrance to Aden Scenic Area) 420KM

Shangri-La Town - Dazu Village, Lugu Lake Town 290KM

Lugu Lake - Xichang City 260KM

Xichang City - Chengdu City 450KM

2. Yunnan Take the Luya Line in the direction

Depart from Kunming and go to Daocheng, Aden and Lugu Lake without turning back. The following itinerary is recommended:

Kunming-Dali-Lijiang-Shangri-La-Xiangcheng-Aden- The Oya-Lugu Lake-Xichang-Kunming route takes about 7-8 days and has a mileage of about 2,100 kilometers. The main tourist attractions along the way include Dali Ancient City, Cangshan Erhai Lake, Lijiang Ancient City, Tiger Leaping Gorge, Shangri-La Duke Sect, and Songzanlin Temple. , Xiangcheng White House, Yading Scenic Area, Lugu Lake Scenic Area.

Route node mileage:

Kunming City-Lijiang City 520KM

Lijiang City-Shangri-La City 180KM

Shangri-La City-Shangri-La Town ( Entrance to Yading Scenic Area) 300KM

Shangri-La Town - Dazu Village, Lugu Lake Town 290KM

Lugu Lake - Lijiang City 200KM

Lugu Lake - Xichang City 260KM

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Several ways to cross the Luya Line on the 500KM route from Xichang City to Kunming

1. Hiking across the Luya Line

Hiking the Luya Line requires good physical fitness Quality and complete materials are not included. In addition, those who do not have professional navigation equipment need to hire a horseman to guide them during the period. The whole journey takes about 7 days. The specific route is as follows: Lugu Lake-Wujiao-Jipeng-Qiongyi-Tongtianhe-Mancuo Niu Farm - Wanhuachi Cattle Farm - Zabala Pass - Yangmaiyong Pass - Xinguo Niu Farm - Songduo Pass - Milk Sea - Luorong Cattle Farm - Yading Village. Many people have died because of illegal crossing alone. Therefore, it is strongly recommended to form a team when crossing the Luya line on foot, and to have a local leader to lead the team. All materials and equipment can be checked by horses.

2. Crossing the Luya Line by car

At present, there are not many bad roads left in the Luya Line. It takes about 10 hours to cross from Aden to Lugu Lake, but there are many problems along the way. The road conditions are poor, there is no signal in some places, and there is no route navigation information. Cars and city SUVs are strongly not recommended. If you are serious about off-roading, it is recommended to plan the route in advance, especially if the tires are replaced with off-road tires.

3. Cross the Luya Line with the team

If you are worried about your car and want to travel the Luya Line without worry or effort, participating in the Luya Line Crossing organized by the club will definitely make you happy. You will never forget it. As long as you set aside 5-6 days and bring your backpack, you can experience the Luya Line which is comparable to "Bingchacha". At present, hardcore off-roading is used throughout the entire journey. The key is not to worry about vehicles or getting lost.