Sichuan Ganzi | Luding Bridge - Rediscover the Long March and the Luding Bridge.

| Luding Bridge - Rediscover the Long March and the Luding Bridge. After traveling through western Sichuan for decades, I never expected that this hidden gem would be so close. || The morning light always brings a touch of laziness and resistance to me. Therefore, every time I set foot on a trip to western Sichuan, I always choose to take a break halfway and wait for the morning light to start at noon. In this way, in dozens of reincarnations, Luding, a hidden small city, is like a shy pearl, and it has never fallen into my eyes. Until one day, it quietly unveiled its veil, with its unique charm, let me fall in love at first sight - Luding County, a small city only a short distance from Chengdu (about 2.5 hours by car), although small but complete, the fireworks are lingering, making people happy as soon as they set foot. Explore Luding 1. Luding Bridge: Remember the past, the "Flying Luding Bridge" in the primary school Chinese textbook is still vivid, and now, when I stand in front of this long-standing bridge, staring at the slender iron chain across the Dadu River, I can't help but feel "Jinsha water beats the warm clouds, Dadu Bridge crosses the iron rope cold" tragic. The ticket price is close to the people, only 10 yuan for adults, half price for children 5 yuan, business hours are from the beginning of the morning light to the night (7:00-20:00), walking in it, about half an hour to an hour, enough to make people indulge in this history The weight and magnificence. 2. Red Army Flying Luding Bridge Monument Park: Entering the park, an abstract geometric monument inspired by iron chains is in front of you, up to 35.529 meters, with profound implications. The "529" number on the monument body seems to be telling an unknown story. Close-up viewing, those difficult years about the Red Army's strong crossing of the Dadu River, are presented one by one in the museum, vivid and detailed. Here, I met an old Tibetan couple. They carefully looked at each calligraphy and painting. The devotion and concentration made me deeply moved. I couldn't help but capture this warm and moving moment with the lens. The existence of the memorial is not only to remember history, but also to let us cherish the present happy life while understanding the past. 3. Long March National Cultural Park Luding Section: Along the winding Dadu River, there is a walkway called "Warrior Road", which is like a tie, connecting Luding Bridge and the county. When the setting sun slowly sets, the golden sunlight is full of the small city, and Luding at that moment is as beautiful as a seaside city, which is refreshing. Luding Food Secrets Speaking of Luding, I have to mention the [Luding Li Liangfen] opposite Luding Bridge. As an intangible cultural heritage of Sichuan Province, this Liangfen shop attracts customers from all directions with its unique gray Liangfen and spicy and delicious taste. The boss's wife skillfully sprinkled the seasoning, poured the red oil, and simply mixed it, the fragrance was overflowing, and the spicy and spicy taste was endless, making people memorable. Stay in Luding, enjoy time I originally planned to stay in Luding for a while and then continue on my way, but this small city made me feel nostalgic with its unique tranquility and warmth. So, I decided to stay for another night, and by the way, I visited the nearby Lengqi Ancient Town, where the simplicity and tranquility are also unforgettable. Luding, a small city on National Highway 318, taught me to slow down in its unique way and feel every detail of life.