Published on March 2, 2014 13:40

There should be a walk in life

Zhiyuan Silk Road: through the magnificent 10000 kilometers

Dinis said that the world is a book, and people who don't travel read only one page of it. For me, the meaning of travel is to release myself, release my soul, take different roads, see different scenery, and explore more unknown and moving. On April 13, I was invited by new coordinate travel magazine to take part in the "return to the Silk Road" special train tour organized by Fujian Baozhong tourism. From April 25 to May 6, the journey starts from Fujian and passes through Shaanxi, Henan, Gansu and Xinjiang. The journey takes 12 days and the whole journey is more than 10000 km. The Silk Road embodies the profound historical and cultural accumulation and the yearning and fantasy of many people. For me, it's a spiritual journey. Everyone who has gone through the "Silk Road" has his own unique harvest, and my silk road trip, the magnificent 10000 kilometers, will leave a precious and colorful stroke in my life.

（1） April 27-28 first visit to the ancient city of Xi'an

The first stop of "Silk Road": Xi'an. Xi'an, known as "Chang'an" in ancient times, is one of the world's four famous ancient capitals of civilization, ranking first in ancient China. Do you know what scenic spots are embedded in the city emblem of Xi'an? The city wall and the wild goose pagoda of Xi'an are among them.

Figure 1: Xi'an ancient city wall

Xi'an city wall is one of the most representative buildings in Xi'an, and it is also the most well preserved and the longest one in China. You can rent a bicycle from the city tower. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the ancient city of Xi'an while riding a bicycle. You can also see the old and new appearance of the ancient capital Xi'an from another angle.

Figure 2: the wild goose pagoda and the Xuanzang statue

As one of the landmark buildings in Xi'an, the big wild goose pagoda is also the symbol of the ancient city of Xi'an. CEN Shen, a poet of the Tang Dynasty, once praised in his poem: "the tower is like a gushing tower, standing aloof in the heavenly palace. Climbing out of the world, dengdaopan void. Sudden pressure on China, towering as ghost work. The four corners obstruct the day, and the seven layers rub the sky. " Its magnificent momentum can be seen. In the center of the square stands a tall bronze statue of monk Xuanzang of Tang Dynasty. He is dignified and dignified, wearing cassock, holding a staff, with firm steps and firm eyes.

Fig. 3: Big Wild Goose Pagoda

Figure 4: Big Wild Goose Pagoda

Figure 5: night view of Xi'an Bell Tower

The night scene of the ancient city of Xi'an is brilliant, the bell and Drum Tower and the South Gate Tower Square are also resplendent. Dayan Pagoda square has the largest music fountain in Asia. Every night there is a fountain performance, with beautiful lighting and pleasant music.

Photo 6: mutton steamed bun of laosunjia in Huifang Street

In the north of the drum tower in Xi'an, there is a Huifang street, which is called "Beiyuanmen Huifang Culture Street". Here you can buy all kinds of local craft souvenirs, and you can also eat northwest style snacks. It's worth visiting.

The store, which is located in the middle of Huifang street, is always full of customers. A lot of people come here, including me. Although many friends now say that his northwest snacks are not authentic, I think the taste is OK. It's just a little more expensive.

Photo 7: Pit 1 of the terracotta warriors and horses

At seven o'clock on April 28, I got on the bus and went to Lintong to visit the Museum of Qin terracotta warriors and horses. Terracotta warriors and horses, known as the eighth wonder in the world, are the only other seven wonders as famous as the terracotta warriors and horses. I'm no stranger to the terracotta warriors, but I'm still shocked when I face each other. This kind of impact from vision to mind can only be realized when you are on the scene. Life size terracotta warriors are lifelike and majestic. Rows of array, as if ready for everything, as long as a command, will charge forward - they sound step by step, shake up the yellow sand, seemingly slow but contains irresistible great power forward. Here, there will be a kind of trance. The long and grand time and space seem to condense into a line. The ancient figurines more than 2000 years ago seem to be the people beside you - your neighbors, your childhood playmates, strangers who pass you by - I see their souls, silent and invisible, gathering in the sky of the exhibition pit, silently respectful.

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（2） April 28 is not a birthday surprise

After the silk road trip ended in the first stop of Xi'an, they returned to the special train on the afternoon of April 28. All the people felt a little tired and went to sleep after getting on the train.

In the evening, I vaguely heard Xiao He, the tour guide, calling me. My aunt in the same carriage told her that I was still resting. Xiao He said, wait for me to wake up, let me not eat, tonight is my birthday, she ordered the dining car master to make a bowl of birthday noodles for me to celebrate my birthday.

Figure 9: simple birthday noodles

When you travel alone, what's the most touching thing you can think of? After getting on the train, the guide collected all the ID cards for the convenience of buying tickets and arranging accommodation. Maybe she saw my ID card and mistakenly thought that today was my birthday. She specially asked the chef on the train to make a bowl of birthday noodles for me to celebrate my birthday. I was very moved. Although this day is not my birthday (the ID card is the Lunar birthday), it is a beautiful mistake, It was the happiest moment of my trip. Thank you, guide.

（3） The night of Dunhuang on April 29

At 7 p.m. on April 29, the train arrived at Liuyuan railway station in Gansu Province and reached Dunhuang after passing through Guazhou. Dunhuang is a tourist city worthy of its name, but I love its ancient flavor and cultural flavor.

Photo 10: the night scene of Dunhuang is very beautiful. In particular, the city mark of Dunhuang - the rebound Pipa statue.

Photo 11: a variety of special handicrafts on the tourist shopping street of Dunhuang City

There are many tourist shopping streets and food squares in the urban area of Dunhuang. The main products of Dunhuang are handmade carpets, painted sculptures, craft camels, luminous cups, crystal glasses, craft calligraphy and paintings, Dunhuang wax dyeing, antiques, etc. Dunhuang is famous for its sweet fruits and luminous cups. These can be bought on the tourist shopping street.

And I finally had the honor to see the real face of "Moonlight Cup"“ Grape wine luminous cup, want to drink Pipa immediately urge "- this is how popular poetry and how enviable mood. The Tang Dynasty poet Wang Han's Liangzhou CI made the luminous cup famous. In fact, Dongfang Shuo of the Western Han dynasty recorded the luminous cup for a long time.

Photo 12: my roommate Mr. Martin and I went to the famous food Square in Dunhuang city to have a drink

Martin and I are the best young and old couple in this trip. They are very predestined friends. Hehe. Martin likes to drink, and he is very drinkable. I also like to drink, but the amount of alcohol is not as good as him, and the climate of Dunhuang is very dry. I dare not eat high calorie food here, especially wine and barbecue. However, under the infection of Mr. Martin, I can't control myself. I'll let it go. This time I'll have a good drink. Who ever thought, that night, my nosebleed came out. I'm still on fire.

Photo 13: saozi noodles, a special snack in Dunhuang

Dunhuang saozi flour is a traditional hand-made wheat flour product. The method is to mix the flour with water, roll the dough thin with a dough stick, cut it into long strips, cook it, and eat it with soup.

When you eat snacks in Dunhuang night market, it's mainly barbecue. When you order, you should keep an eye on the unit price, or leave their price list, so as to avoid the restaurant cheating you when you check out.

The climate of Dunhuang is not suitable for friends living in the south. When you get there, remember to drink more water. However, when drinking water, don't drink too much, but drink "a small amount of water many times", so as to effectively supplement the water needed by the body. When you go to bed at night, remember to put a basin of water in the room. In addition, you should also bring some lozenges and anti fire drugs, eat more pears and other fruits, and eat less high calorie food, such as barbecue, instant noodles or beer, although the barbecue there is very famous and delicious.

（4） The morning of April 30

From Dunhuang city to Mogao Grottoes, the driving time is less than an hour. On both sides of the road, there are first tall poplar trees, then shrubs, then thatch, then large stones, then smaller and smaller, and finally small gravel, and finally continuous fine sand and rolling sand dunes - just like a picture of the change from oasis to desert. Outside the Mogao Grottoes, a statue of flying Apsaras is lifelike! The grottoes open on the wall of Mingsha mountain. It's amazing! Mysterious murals, sacred sculptures, give us a strong shock. Thousands of years ago, China had such brilliant artistic achievements! The material conditions of the ancients are far inferior to ours, but they still have enough patience and exquisite craftsmanship to complete a delicate work even in their lifetime. Today, however, where can we find this delicacy and delicacy when we claim to be highly developed in civilization? Standing on this land once interwoven with glory and shame, facing the long yellow sand, thousands of years later, our hearts only reverberate with an unspeakable desolation.

Figure 14: the stupas in front of the Mogao Grottoes

We all know to take a picture on the ninth floor of the Mogao Grottoes' landmark scenic spot. But if you want to take a panoramic picture of the Mogao Grottoes, remember to take a picture on the hillside on the other side of the Daquan River of the Mogao Grottoes, that is, on the side of the relic towers next to the ticket office of the scenic spot.

Photo 15: the ninth floor of Mogao Grottoes

When you visit the Mogao Grottoes, you should pay attention to the following points:

First, when you enter the Mogao Grottoes scenic area, you should be guided by the scenic commentator, with about 20 people in each group. And equipped with special headphones to listen to, remember to change a bad immediately, after the end to recycle.

Second, in order to protect the murals, when you visit the Mogao Grottoes, you can only use a flashlight to watch. Each guide will bring a flashlight. If you want to watch the murals better, you can bring a three battery flashlight. A cold light flashlight is recommended.

Third, as the flash lights of various cameras do great damage to cultural relics, please make sure you don't bring the camera in before you visit the Mogao Grottoes! For our treasure of the Chinese nation, thank you for your cooperation! Mobile phones, cameras and cameras are not good. There is a free deposit at the ticket gate.

Fourth, the tour guide takes you to the scenic spot. Because there are many tourists, they usually only take you to half of the open caves. So if you have time, after listening to a group of explanations, you can go to the caves you haven't visited before and listen to other tour guides.

（5） On the afternoon of April 30, Mingsha mountain crescent spring

Mingsha mountain crescent spring scenic spot is located in the outskirts of Dunhuang, 10 minutes by car. It is said that the reason why Mingsha mountain is named "Mingsha" is that the sand on the mountain can ring. When the wind is strong, the sand mountain will make a huge noise. When the wind is light, it is also like orchestral silk bamboo, so it is named Mingsha mountain. There are two peculiarities in Mingsha mountain: if people slide down from the top of the mountain, the sand under their feet will whine; In the daytime, the footprints left by people climbing the sand mountain will disappear the next day. When we get to Mingsha mountain, we have to see the crescent spring in the eye of the desert. The spring is just like its name. Crescent spring water is so clear, like a crystal eyes, flashing in the sand around. Standing on the gentle slope, I can't help feeling the magic of nature. Surrounded by sand sea, crescent spring can exist for thousands of years. The desert is so vast that it engulfs all things with irresistible force, but it treats the crescent spring so tenderly, just like a rough giant man who carefully cares for a poor weak girl - it is a miracle!

Picture 16: Mingsha mountain camel team

It is said that the reason why Mingsha mountain is named "Mingsha" is that the sand on the mountain can ring. When the wind is strong, the sand mountain will make a huge noise. When the wind is light, it is also like orchestral silk bamboo, so it is named Mingsha mountain. There are two peculiarities in Mingsha mountain: if people slide down from the top of the mountain, the sand under their feet will whine; In the daytime, the footprints left by people climbing the sand mountain will disappear the next day.

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Picture 20: Crescent spring

When you visit Mingsha mountain crescent spring, because crescent spring scenic spot is located in the hinterland of desert, with strong wind and sand and strong sunlight, there are several points to pay attention to when you enter the scenic spot.

First, you need to wear shoe covers to prevent sand from getting into your shoes.

Second, the head should be well protected, with hats, sunglasses, masks and so on. It's best to wrap the whole head with a silk scarf or headband.

Third, from the scenic spot to the crescent spring, there is a battery car, 10 yuan per person one way, or 30 yuan per person by camel. If you want to ride a camel deep in the desert, it's 80 yuan per person. In fact, it's very close to Yueya spring on foot. It doesn't take 20 minutes. It's just that the wind and sand are so strong that it's more difficult to walk.

Fourth, there is a very special kind of sand in Mingsha mountain, which is called colorful sand. You can bring your own glass bottles home as a souvenir. It's very memorable. They are also sold in the scenic area. The packaging is exquisite, but a small bottle costs 10 yuan.

Fifth, if you want to take a panoramic picture of Yueya spring, you must climb to the sand dune. However, because of the strong wind and sand there, you must protect your camera when taking pictures. It's best to shoot against the wind. After shooting, put the camera away and put it in a bag. The card maker should be wrapped in a plastic bag to prevent sand from entering the lens cover and damaging the camera.

（6） May 1st, Turpan, Xinjiang

Liuyuan railway station in Gansu Province is the nearest railway station to Xinjiang. The train arrived at Turpan railway station in Xinjiang at 8:00 on May 1.

Xinjiang is a hometown of singing and dancing. The girls and boys welcome each other with a bright smile.

There are three places to visit Turpan: Jiaohe old city, Putaogou and Karez.

Photo 21: East Gate site of Jiaohe Ancient City

（7） Mysterious Jiaohe City

Jiaohe City is one of the scenic spots I am looking forward to. The old journey to the West was shot here. Jiaohe Ancient City is the capital of cheshiqian state, one of the 36 countries in the western regions. It is the largest, oldest and best preserved earth building city in the world. It is also the most complete urban heritage preserved for more than 2000 years in China. On a desert terrace, there is such a big city. The merciless years have turned the old city wall into a broken wall in the setting sun. Although it has crossed the long history, it is still tenaciously telling the world the dignity and glory it once had. Because of its long history, the new Turpan airport is also named Jiaohe airport.

Photo 22: ruins of Jiaohe old city.

This picture was taken when I went deep into Jiaohe Ancient City alone. I call it "Sphinx". Life is wonderful everywhere. Sometimes when you turn around, you can see different scenery. Is life not like this?

（8） The grapes in Grape Valley are not ripe yet

Grape Valley is a must for all foreigners to go to Xinjiang. The grapes in Xinjiang are so attractive, and the grapes produced in Putaogou are the best grapes in China. The beautiful Grape Valley is famous for its high quality grapes. In particular, the seedless grapes produced here are thin skinned, tender, juicy, delicious and nutritious. They are known as "pearls" and are regarded as treasures of grapes. When everyone comes here, they will buy some grapes and raisins to take home.

Photo 23: unique gate of Putaogou Scenic Area

Photo 24: in May, the grapes just come out of the grapevine valley. It's the ripening season until around July.

（9） Karez: the wisdom of the great working people

In the afternoon, I visited Karez, which is one of the three major projects in ancient China, together with the great wall and the Beijing Hangzhou Grand Canal. Kaner well is a unique underground water conservancy project in Turpan Basin, which has been recorded as early as in historical records and still plays an irreplaceable irrigation function. In the long and narrow culvert, a stream winds from it. Unlike the dust on the ground, the stream is clear and transparent. The tentacles are cool and refreshing. The water from the well of kan'er is drawn down from the peaks of Tianshan Mountain and extends along the hillside, interlacing with each other and forming a network, covering the whole Turpan Basin. As far as you can see, you have to admire the wisdom of the ancients. As a matter of fact, I would like to go to the nearby villages or to the wild. Only when the Karez really plays a role and meets the needs of the local people to get water or carry out agricultural irrigation, can it be the original Karez.

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Photo 26: exterior of Karez Museum in Turpan

（10） May 1 from Turpan to Urumqi

From Turpan to Urumqi, it takes three hours to drive. Along the way, you can not only see snow mountains, grasslands, Gobi and rivers, but also pass the famous Dabancheng. That's right. It's the song that Wang Luobin wrote that year, "the girl in Dabancheng has long braids and beautiful eyes..."

Photo 27: spectacular Dabancheng wind farm in Xinjiang

On both sides of the road leading to Dabancheng, an important town of the Silk Road, numerous wind turbines stand up in the sky and fly in the wind, setting off with blue sky and white clouds. Against the background of the magnificent Bogda peak and the vast wilderness, a magnificent windmill world is formed. This is the largest wind power base in China and even in Asia - Dabancheng wind power plant in Xinjiang. Starting from Turpan, it takes about three hours to drive into Urumqi.

Photo 28: Xinjiang International Bazaar sightseeing tower

"Big bazaar", which means fair market in Uyghur, is a trading place for local ethnic minorities. However, in my opinion, the "big bazaar" in Urumqi is similar to the wholesale market of small commodities in the mainland. There are too many similarities in terms of scale, mode of operation and commodities sold.

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（11） The quiet Tianchi Lake in the morning of May 2

On May 2, today we are going to Tianshan Tianchi. Urumqi was so hot last night that I could hardly sleep. But today, I have to wear more clothes. The guide reminds me that the temperature in Tianchi today is between 2 and 15 degrees, that is to say, it is 10 or 20 degrees lower than that in the urban area. The thick coat I brought out this time can finally come in handy.

When going up the mountain, the mountain road twists and turns, accompanied by a surging stream, which is the water from the Tianchi Lake. When the clear stream hits the rocks, it arouses snow-white spray, making people feel a fresh breath.

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Photo 33: the tranquil Tianchi Lake

What coagulates people's soul most is the artistic conception of the whole Tianchi Lake - so quiet. Even if the tourists are weaving around, it's just the floating dust blowing through the skin. The soul of Tianchi is like sleeping in layers of crystal. So safe, so detached, so elegant, so quiet

（12） Farewell to Xinjiang in the afternoon of May 2

The chaos of public security in Xinjiang, I finally learned when I was about to leave. In the waiting hall of the railway station, I heard a group friend say that when he just entered the station, his clothes were pulled off, blatantly. Everywhere we go in Xinjiang, we can see a large number of fully armed police in railway stations, shopping malls, tourist attractions, main roads and so on. When you come to Xinjiang, you must be careful. When walking on the road, remember to take care of the things you carry with you, especially the backpack on your chest. If you carry the bag on the back, it's not your backpack, because it will be watched by thieves at any time and taken away openly.

Xinjiang security is very strict, any civil aviation and railway departments are not allowed to consign, please pay attention to. Yingjisha knife, one of Xinjiang's ethnic handicrafts, is exquisitely made. If you like it very much, you can send it back by mail after you buy it.

On the train, everyone's heart finally fell.

（13） Arrive in Luoyang on May 4

At 7 p.m. on May 4, after a long journey of 50 hours, we finally arrived in Luoyang, Henan Province.

Out of Luoyang railway station, we were met by a group of elderly aunts, dressed in formal military uniforms and beating drums. The atmosphere was quite grand. I originally thought that our last stop was in Luoyang, because there was no shopping center, so it was estimated that Luoyang would not arrange a welcome ceremony. However, the commander-in-chief of this special train said that wherever we went, we received according to high standards and specifications. There was a welcome ceremony at every station, and every one of us was a VIP.

（14） Visit Luoyang on May 5

On May 5, I woke up in the morning with a fine day. The mood is also relaxed. splendid!

In half a day, we have to visit three famous scenic spots in Luoyang. On average, each scenic spot is less than an hour, and we have to deduct the time on the road. We can imagine how tense our journey is today. It is no exaggeration to say that the tour guide is not taking us to visit the scenic spots, but driving us!

Photo 34: Bronze Lion in front of Guanlin gate

In China, no matter how closed the county, there are generally two temples, one is the Confucian temple, the other is the Guandi temple. It has always been the hope of our ancestors for our descendants to be both civil and military. Confucius is respected in the Confucian temple, and Guan Yu is worshipped in the Guandi temple. Today's first sight is Guanlin, the famous Mausoleum of wusheng at home and abroad. Guanlin is located seven kilometers south of Luoyang City. It is adjacent to the ancient city of Sui and Tang Dynasties in the north, Longmen Grottoes in the south, Xiong'er Qingdai in the West and Yishui Qingliu in the East. It is the burial place of Guan Yu, the martial saint. It is also the only ancient classic building with "forest and temple" in China. Guanlin is a famous ancient building and tourist attraction in Luoyang City.

Photo 35: Guanlin Holy Land

Guan Yu was honored as a "martial saint" by the past dynasties, and was a model of "loyalty, courage, benevolence and righteousness" for folk believers. Speaking of Guanlin, it is not a simple Guanmiao temple. It is the only place where the three sacrificial rites of "tomb, temple and forest" are integrated. Among the thousands of Guan temples in China, Lin is the only one? This is because it has a leading position among many Guanmiao temples.

Photo 36: stone horse statue in front of Baima Temple

According to legend, Emperor Liu Zhuang of the Han and Ming Dynasties sleeps in the south palace at night, and dreams of the golden God flying around the palace with white light on his head. The next day, when he learned that dream was Buddha, he sent envoys Cai Yin and Qin Jing to the western regions to pray for Buddhism. CAI and Qin invited Buddhist monks to preach Buddhism in China, and carried Buddhist scriptures and statues on white horses. In order to remember the contribution of Baima tuojing, the temple was named "Baima Temple". From the beginning of Baima temple, Chinese monasteries are generally called temples. As the birthplace of Buddhism in China, Baima temple is also respected as "ancestral court" and "source of interpretation".

Photo 37: Baima temple is full of incense

When you travel in Luoyang, don't look around. The process of tourism is also a process of increasing knowledge, so every place, we must carefully understand the local customs. Especially when you visit Guanlin, Baima temple or Longmen Grottoes, you'd better know the historical allusions and cultural background of these scenic spots in advance, or listen to the guide's explanation. Otherwise, when you visit here, you'll see the same buildings and patterns as in other temples, nothing special.

Across the road from the gate of Baima temple is Shenzhou peony garden. We are just in time for the last day of Luoyang peony festival.

What worries me most about this silk road trip is that I missed the blooming period of Luoyang peony, and I couldn't enjoy the peony of national color and natural fragrance. The peony flowering period is usually only about seven to ten days, and it opens around the middle of April every year. Fortunately, the flowering period has been delayed for a few days this year, and we are just in time for the last day of Luoyang Peony Festival this year. For a moment, I think of the story that Empress Wu ordered all flowers to bloom overnight, and only peony was not demoted from authority to Luoyang, and finally the whole city prospered. If the legend is magical, then the people of Luoyang are even more magical. They can explain the legend so moving and beautiful.

Photo 38: enjoy peony in Shenzhou Peony Garden

Luoyang peony festival is held around the middle of April every year, and the flowering period of peony is generally about seven to ten days. So if you want to see peony, you must go to Luoyang at this time. In addition, there are several parks to visit to see Luoyang peony, the most famous and the oldest and the most traditional one is Wangcheng park. Because of its proximity to Baima temple, Shenzhou peony garden is generally inhabited by foreign tourists, so it can be visited together with Baima temple.

Photo 39: large three color screen wall of Tang Dynasty

There are seven big characters of "Luoyang peony is the best in the world" inscribed by Zhao Puchu, the former president of China Buddhist Association. Before the installation of the screen wall, it was only a square paved with bluestone. When the square was just built, it snowed heavily. After the snow melted, some patterns appeared miraculously on the square. If you look at them carefully, they look like clusters of peonies competing for splendor, competing to open to welcome all the guests. In order to commemorate this, we set up a screen wall here and named it "Huachao Yingbin". There are 9 color series, 13 flower types and 105 peony flowers on the wall, which respectively symbolize Luoyang as the ancient capital of 13 dynasties, where 105 emperors come to the world. It also implies that peony has the style of being the king of China.

"If you ask about the rise and fall of ancient and modern times, please only look at Luoyang City.". Luoyang, I will come back again!

At 11:30 at noon, we went back to Luoyang railway station. At 1:30 in the afternoon, we took the special train to leave Luoyang. Zhiyuan's silk road journey began in Xi'an, the ancient capital, and ended in Luoyang.

（16） Farewell to the Silk Road on May 6

After more than ten days of getting along day and night, the tour group was originally strangers, and finally they got to know each other. On the train back, we had more topics. As the youngest person in the regiment, I was also cared by many old people along the way, especially several old people in the same car shop - Mr. and Mrs. Liu, uncle and Mrs. Lin, Auntie Weng and Mr. Martin. They regarded me as a relative and often helped me, especially when I was seriously inflamed, some of them gave me medicine, Some brought me fruit to eat, but also help me open the water, let me moved.

Mr. Martin is the closest person to me on this silk road trip. He is in his early sixties, but he is very young. He does not treat me as a child, but as a friend. We sleep in the same room, we drink together, we eat together, we make tea together, we take pictures together, we become friends who talk about everything.

The time to arrive at the boat station is 5 p.m. I packed my bags in advance, and all my fellow members were reluctant to part. It's easy to separate, but it's hard to get together. I don't know when we can get together after this separation. Several old people also asked each other to leave their contact information, and asked everyone to take a "family photo" together as a souvenir. It is a kind of fate for us to take this silk road trip together. And after this period of time together, they are already as close as a family. When taking a group photo, Mr. and Mrs. Liu also asked everyone to hold hands. Such a scene makes me feel very sad. I just want to get out of the car quickly, otherwise I'm worried that I can't control my emotions.

When we meet for thousands of miles, we must say goodbye. Fortunately, we shared the warmth and beauty along the way. This is the biggest harvest of my trip. It's a kind of friendship and affection beyond the age limit. I'm very honored! Maybe, I will return to the Silk Road, maybe I will not have the same feelings again. But it's enough to walk with you all the way.

Photo 40: holding hands as a family

（17） Postscript

At this time, even if there are thousands of feelings in my heart. Perhaps, no matter how many words, they also seem powerless. The places you've been to, the roads you've walked, the people you've met, the things you've done, the different landscapes you've seen. Perhaps, what can be used to interpret is to remember thousands of things in the heart, but never to share that feeling with others.

This "Zhiyuan Silk Road Tour" special thanks for the sponsorship and support of Fujian Baozhong tourism and new coordinates tourism magazine.

With this "Zhiyuan silk road trip" travel notes, I would like to commemorate the events and people who have traveled 10000 kilometers through the four northwest provinces in the past 12 days!