Today I cycled through some spectacular scenery in the lovely bright sunshine and the strong headwind. I climbed up to a grassy, sometimes rocky, wasteland where the sun and clouds played beautiful light games. I’m now in Daocheng, ready for a break from cycling – a bus to Shangri La for a visa extension.
Grassy plains
Looking down the pass
View from the top of the pass
Grassy plains
Rocky plateau
Descending from the plains
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Hi Matthew
Whoauw….. what a landscapes !!
I cannot find Shangri La on the map it sounds like a song or an alcoholic drink.
I wish you a very nice Christmas and good old and new yearsdays.
I hope to enjoy your cicling trip again in 2016.
Good Luck.
Ton Smeets
Hi there. On Google maps it is Deqen. Actually Deqen is further north but Google maps is wrong most of the time in China.
I wish you a very merry Christmas too!
I just watched all your movies again. Amazing trip!!
Merry Christmas Matthew and keep safe!
Ward
Thanks, Ward! Merry Christmas to you too! 🙂