Self-driving in South Anhui and Sichuan-Tibet Line (Part 2)

Ningguo·Xuancheng Shangtan Village Qinglong Lake Waking up to the sea of clouds on Jiuliling in the morning, my natural wake up was shattered amidst the loud and small calls. I hurriedly washed and held the chopsticks to pick up the egg noodles. How could I have a peaceful breakfast when the clouds were rolling and the mountains were appearing and disappearing? The puppy with its fetal hair not yet shed was barking at me, and we stared at each other, the enemy advancing and I retreating. On the way to Taoling, I was delighted by the gurgling stream, so I abandoned the car and went down, crossing the single wood and stepping on the rocks. The surrounding grass and trees were quiet. I threw a stone into the water, causing a splash and a scream. The pool was green and the moss was deep. I sat on the giant stone platform in a five-hearted skyward position, like Su Qin with a sword on his back. At that time, the sky was blue outside the mountain, white clouds were piled up on the top of the mountain, and the mountain road was like a woven belt winding around the dense green. If there is no flash flood, the road is narrow but there is no danger of Sichuan-Tibet. Therefore, I cut a path alone and visited Shangtan. Before I arrived at the ancient village, I saw a bridge spanning across, all made of huge stones. The bridge was wide enough to drive horses and cars. A thousand years later, the vines swayed and hung on the bridge arch, full of ancient charm. At noon, I drank the chicken soup that had been simmered for several hours and asked the locals for advice. They said that this village has a big background: the small Ningguo government and the big Shangtan village, it is said that there were 72 tofu shops, which were later burned to ashes by Changmao. Passing Fangtang, I saw the green cypress forest. If it is late autumn, you can see deep yellow and light red. At Qinglong Bay, the water is clear and green, and the red rock cliffs on the shore are reflected in the water. In the evening, the late rain came late, but it still came, pouring down! 🏞The South Anhui and Sichuan-Tibet Line is also known as South Anhui 318, a route that appreciates the Tibetan scenery in the softness of Jiangnan. The whole journey is about 120 kilometers, and you can walk in both directions. The main line can be extended to the surrounding villages, and there will be different wonderful discoveries. 🚙Itinerary: The second day's key area is Taoling Sky Road, passing through Banqiao to Fangtang Township, visiting Tiewa Temple to Chujia Beach Qinglong Township direction of Ningguo complete self-driving South Anhui Sky Road. 🥳Highlights: Taoling Six Bay is the core section of the South Anhui Sky Road, with dangerous mountainous terrain and rugged roads. The highest altitude exceeds 800, with lush vegetation and rugged rocks along the way, often with clouds and mist rolling. Fangtang Township Shangtan Ancient Village, known as the small Ningguo government and the big Shangtan village, once had 72 tofu shops, 98 stone alleys, and ancient stone bridges and carved stone temples can be seen everywhere. The shocking red cedar forest scenic area of more than a thousand acres, at this time the fallen feathers are green, compared to the full mountain red has a different flavor. Qinglong Lake can view the vast water scenery, under the cloudy sky is more desolate, the lake is densely covered with islands, in the thick fog it looks like a fairyland. 🧸Suggestions: There are many surrounding branch lines, South Anhui is full of mountains and rivers and ancient charm, along the way you can visit Peach Blossom Pond, Chaji Ancient Town, etc., self-driving South Anhui dozens of times, each time exploring and visiting is not a joy.