Chapter 424 Everest Base Camp

After spending a morning in the Potala Palace, what interested Song Tang and her friends the most was not the magnificent Potala Palace complex, nor the countless jewels, gold and mystery inside, but the toilet which was said to be the highest in altitude.

The two adjacent rectangular pits have been surrounded by wooden fences and protected by transparent glass inlays.

Standing next to it and looking into the pit through the transparent glass, the height makes people dizzy.

There is nothing under the pit, and it is directly connected to the cliff outside.

The height of over a hundred meters makes everyone wonder what it feels like to squat on it and poop.

At that time, Ding Wei joked that although he didn't know what it felt like to poop here, he would be doomed if he fell down.

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Under the leadership of Zhuoma, everyone also went to the Yaowang Mountain Observation Deck not far away, where they could take pictures of the same picture as on the back of the fifty-yuan coin, which was quite novel.

After taking photos at the Yaowang Mountain Observation Deck, everyone planned to find a place to have lunch.

The wild mushroom chicken soup noodles recommended by Zhuoma, the competent temporary tour guide, were so delicious that even Zhao Qi and Zhao Rui, who had the smallest appetite, ate another bowl after finishing one.

This meal made the owner of the shop very happy. You know, one meal for Song Tang and her group was almost enough for him to eat in most of the day.

Zhuoma had witnessed the horror of how this group of people ate last night, so today she was just watching the fun and was not surprised at all.

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In front of the majestic Jokhang Temple, Song Tang looked at the temple in front of him and felt a little dazed.

The last time I went to a place like this was in Qiongzhou Island. It’s been a long time since then without me realizing it.

“Is this the Jokhang Temple mentioned in the song?”

"Yes, this is the Jokhang Temple that Adiao sang about. Ever since the song became popular, there are more tourists visiting the Jokhang Temple." Zhuoma said to Song Tang with a smile, while looking at the crowded Jokhang Temple in front of her.

Fortunately, we have Zheng Long, an experienced person, in the team, and the local resident Zhuoma reminded us, so everyone wore long sleeves and long pants when going out today, otherwise we wouldn’t even be able to enter the Jokhang Temple.

You should know that the Jokhang Temple is the most sacred temple in the entire Tibetan area, and some of its rules are very strict.

To come here, you still need to book tickets one day in advance, but Song Tang and his friends had already made the reservation last night.

Burn incense, worship Buddha, and visit.

After touring the Jokhang Temple, Song Tang and her friends rented beautiful Tibetan costumes and took many photos in the temple.

After leaving the Jokhang Temple, Zhuoma took me to Barkhor Street.

We had a really great afternoon turning prayer wheels, eating delicious food, and hand-painting thangkas.

Although there are many photo studios in Barkhor Street, Song Tang and her team have Zhao Rui, a photographer with a Hasselblad, so they don't need to spend money to take photos.

Today's dinner was arranged by Zheng Long, and we had Tibetan food at Jixiang Shengxue.

This is also a check-in spot for many internet celebrities. From the moment you enter the door, there are all kinds of group photos everywhere along the way. Song Tang even saw a lot of celebrity check-in photos on the wall of the stairwell that she recognized.

The next day, after visiting the Tianshang Post Office and the Tibetan Provincial Museum, we did not take any further action. We just went to the Sa City Song in the evening to experience the atmosphere of a small live concert.

They did look for a lot of food everywhere, and things like Ibire steamed buns and Como jelly were all eaten by Song Tang and the others.

We stayed in Sa City, Tibetan Province for three days, and it was finally time to leave.

Before leaving, Zhuoma kept stuffing things into Song Tang and their car reluctantly, which made Song Tang and their car sentimental.

During these short three days together, Zhuoma and everyone developed a deep bond. However, no matter how reluctant they were, they still had to wish each other well when it was time to say goodbye.

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"The so-called west of Tibet is Ngari in the sky."

"Next we will take the southern route of Ali, and our destination today is Shigatse."

"On the way, we will pass by Yamdrok Lake, one of the three sacred lakes, and the Karola Glacier, which is only 300 to 400 meters away from the road. I wish us a safe journey."

Zheng Long's cheerful voice was heard from the carriage, and everyone was in high spirits.

After going out for so long, everyone has discovered that every time they stop and check in at a place, it is actually just to have an end to this journey. The most beautiful scenery is always on the road.

Last night, Zheng Long had already confirmed the physical condition with everyone. After a few days of adaptation, everyone's altitude sickness was basically not as severe as it was at the beginning, and some people's altitude sickness even disappeared.

This will be beneficial for their next journey.

You should know that after leaving Saskatchewan, the altitude will gradually increase. Without a good body, you will not be able to enjoy the trip.

At this time, Ding Weifang's singing voice was heard from the radio. Everyone was happily enjoying the scenery along the way and singing along, even Song Tang was no exception.

"Even if you burn yourself for your dream, you don't want to breathe in mediocrity~"

"What I want is not here, your answer is meaningless~"

"How can I lose to you at this moment, so I choose C for each one~"

This song was sung by a local singer on stage when they were playing at the Saskatchewan Song Con before, and it instantly caused the entire audience to sing along.

Song Tang didn't know why, but every time he sang this slightly cheerful song, he had an urge to cry. He didn't know if it was because he was moved or for some other reason.

We were accompanied by songs and beautiful scenery along the way. After checking in at Yanghu Lake and Karola Glacier, we arrived in Shigatse.

Today we plan to stay overnight in Shigatse, visit the Tashilhunpo Monastery and apply for border passes in preparation for our next departure tomorrow.

The next morning, after having breakfast in Shigatse, everyone set off again with their border passes.

It is almost three hundred kilometers from Shigatse to today's destination, Mount Everest Base Camp.

On the way, you will pass through Lazi County and Dingri County, where you can have lunch.

At the same time, you will pass by Jiacuo La Pass and Jiawula Pass, especially Jiawula Pass, which is an excellent viewing platform.

At the Gaula Pass, you can enjoy the most beautiful angle of Mount Everest from a distance. You can also see five other snow-capped peaks over 8,000 meters high, such as Makalu and Lhotse, which are not to be missed.

After passing these places along the way, Song Tang and his friends finally arrived at the gate of the Mount Everest Scenic Area.

After paying the fee, he drove in. When he had walked half the distance, he was stopped and asked to stop and transfer to the scenic area bus and pay more. Song Tang was a little unhappy.

Not to mention whether the charges are reasonable or not, we plan to carry all the camping stuff in the car. If we stay in the B&B tents at the base camp after we get there, who will take care of the things in the car?

Under the watchful eyes of the scenic spot staff, Zhou Jing made a phone call.

Within five minutes, another staff member came quickly and announced with a smile that Song Tang and her team's convoy were allowed to pass, while bowing repeatedly to apologize.

Just like that, under the surprised gazes of other tourists, Song Tang and her team's luxury convoy drove straight past the scenic area bus and continued to move forward.

On the way, Zheng Long said with a smile in the car: "It's only because of Tangtang, otherwise we wouldn't be able to drive up here in our own car."

"Yeah, it's better now. I remember that in the past, the vehicle toll here was charged by the wheel."

"For cars like Tangtang's three 6×6s, they cost a lot more than ordinary cars."

Ding Wei was also a little emotional at this time.