One person’s clockwise Great Five Dynasties Platform

Due to the impact of the epidemic, there was no competition for most of the year. It happened that the annual vacation was not taken off, so I decided to go to Mount Wutai for a clockwise trip to Taiwan. None of my cross-country friends around me could go, so I bought a ticket alone, studied the route, and prepared to go to Taiwan by myself according to the 70-kilometer track of the Dawu Chao-Taiwan cross-country race.

Huipao’s Dawuchaotai cross-country race starts and ends at Ximen Archway. I think it is more convenient to start from Hongmenyan. Moreover, the most difficult section is also between Dongtai and Nantai, so it is arranged at The first day makes more sense. So I carefully prepared a road book and studied the trajectory.

Plans never change quickly. A few days before departure, Brother Biao asked me to refund my ticket. He and his friend Dongzi drove to Wutai Mountain by themselves. He could drive me there and planned to go for a run with me. You don’t have to run as much as you want. You can retreat at any time if you can’t run anymore. So, early on the morning of the 5th, a group of three people set off straight to Taihuai Town.

Having Brother Biao running with me makes me feel much more relaxed. It was my first time to go to Mount Wutai. It was a route I had never taken before, especially the section from Taitung Terrace to Huyingou that was hiked clockwise. There were fewer people. Some routes were not very obvious. I couldn’t find any specific information about this section of the route online. I was afraid of losing it. Afraid of getting hurt, afraid of encountering the North China viper, afraid of encountering bad people. With Brother Biao here, we can take care of each other.

We arrived at Taihuai Town at 3:30 in the afternoon, booked a room, ate noodles and drank Wutai Mountain. At about five o'clock, the plan changed again. Dongzi had to return immediately due to a cold. He needed someone to take care of him and had to ask Brother Biao to accompany him back.

It seems that I have to go to the stage myself, so I’ll make peace with it. After returning to the hotel, I changed my clothes and jogged for 9 kilometers in Taihuai Town. The Bodhisattva Summit was about to close and the tourists were basically cleared away, so everything was quiet and quiet. We left the temple through the back door, ran a short mountain road, and met a dog at a small bridge. We both stopped immediately and looked at each other. I quickly took off the straw hat I just bought and held it in front of my legs. The air was stagnant for a while, and then it slowly walked toward me. I remained motionless, watching it walk past me, and then I saw it trotting away, shaking its butt.

In the evening, I contacted Feicheng, the leading cross-country director of Qinhuangdao. He just completed the 70-kilometer Dawuchaotai with Huyingou as the starting and ending point on the 5th. He said that he could send me to Hongmenyan early on the 6th, and they In the group of 5 people, two friends from Guangzhou happened to place orders in Dongtai that night, so I could complete the section from Dongtai to Huyingou with them. So, I got up at 4:10 according to the alarm clock, got dressed, washed and ate instant noodles, asked the hotel to keep my big bag, and met up with Feicheng at 5 o'clock to go to Hongmenyan.

Day 1: Hongmenyan to Dananzhuang, 48.7 kilometers

Arrive at Hongmenyan at 5:30. Feicheng gave me the phone numbers of two friends. They set off at 6:00 , I can just contact you in Dongtai. The wind was really strong at Hongmen Rock early in the morning, and I felt my heart rate was a bit fast. Remember everyone’s reminder to avoid altitude sickness at high altitudes, and slow down and take your time. As soon as we arrived at the top of the east platform, the sun was rising, so we took some photos.

After watching the sunrise, I contacted my friends in Guangzhou and the plan changed again. The two of them decided to descend directly from Dongtai instead of taking the section from Dongtai to Huyingou. This is a path destined to be taken by me alone! Then just be determined and do it yourself!

There is something wrong with the trajectory of going down to Dongtai. I found a road, but it is always some distance from the trajectory. I walked back and forth in the grass on the hillside several times. There was no other way, so I had to run and check the trajectory of my mobile phone. During this period, it prompts you to deviate from the track, but you can go left, right, and right and there is no way to go, so continue. This section is all about descending from the ridge, and it’s really comfortable to run against the sunrise.

After passing the ridge, there is a path next to the pine forest. After going down a slope and starting to climb again, I saw a few people on the top of the mountain from a distance. I quickly accelerated to chase, but when I reached the top of the mountain, the group of people did not know where to turn. Which mountain did you go to? There were many small roads, and I walked and stopped from time to time to confirm the trajectory, and finally caught up on the second hillside. This group of five people came from Beijing, and the queue was very wide. They were preparing to arrive in Nantai that day. I left a girl’s phone number so that I could ask for directions if I lost it.

I packed lightly and was faster, and quickly passed them. However, I went downhill too fast and suddenly sprained my foot. This happened so suddenly. I have been running cross-country for the fourth year and I have never had sprained feet. Come all the way to Shanxi, only to be doomed as soon as you set off? I threw away my cane and sat on the ground for a while. Then I tried standing up. It hurt when I walked.

We have gone up the mountain and would rather go forward than back. It happened that the first two people from the small team in Beijing came over. I tried to walk with them, and it was okay. The Beijing team said they were going to take a shortcut. I thought I had sprained my feet and it would be better to walk less, so I decided to take a shortcut with them.

At first, the path was still obvious. As I walked, I felt that my ankle was fine. I should follow the race track and complete the journey to the stage. I hesitated and walked back. As a result, I sprained my ankle again on the way back, so I decided to take a shortcut again. , this time I could no longer find the leader of the Beijing team. The people at the end of the team were too slow and too far away from me, and I completely lost contact with them.

There are no road signs when traveling off-road, so it is very difficult to find the way. There are many roads, and you have no idea where they lead. Many small roads are looming and disappear after walking a few meters. The shortcut direction was clear, but without a road it was difficult to move forward. I tried my best to take the ridge, but in the end the ridge was covered with weeds and stones. I was worried about encountering the North China Piper basking in the sun, so I decided to go back. But for a few seconds, I realized that I couldn't even find my way back, and I finally panicked.

I called the girl in Beijing and she said that there was only a small shortcut and I should get on the ridge. But I was obviously always on the ridge, and to get back on track I had to go down the mountain. I put down the phone and decided to go straight to the track. There were mountains to climb and rivers to wade through, so I had to get back on the right track. So, we went all the way down the mountain in the woods, and finally got back on the track at the 42nd kilometer of the Dawuchaotai track, and went down the mountain smoothly.

Going down the mountain was a cement road along the river. I saw a few cars, a few people, and a powerful dog. The dog suddenly jumped out and barked, which scared me out of my mind. I didn't even dare to confirm whether it was tied, so I walked slowly and slowly. Fortunately it didn't catch up. An older brother asked me if I wanted to take a ride, and I said no. The next step was very clear. I ran along the cement road for 6 kilometers. I didn’t find the Beijing hiking team, so I guessed that they were still behind me. The river and the road are intertwined along this way. The river often overflows the road and requires stepping on stones to cross the river.

After bypassing Nanlianggou, we started climbing the mountain road. The climb on the road was tiring and the sun was shining brightly. But Qingliang Mountain is Qingliang Mountain after all. There is wind at the mountain pass, so you can soak your head with river water to cool down. There were many cows along the way. At first I was afraid to walk far away from the cows, but later I got tired and saw the cows grazing with their heads down, so I dared to walk directly behind the cows’ butts. I no longer felt any pain in my ankle along the way, and I was glad that I was not seriously injured and could continue.

The mountain road ascends slowly, which is quite tiring, but my heart is not tired, and I don’t need to hold my phone to keep looking at the track. But as I walked, Two Steps suddenly reminded me that I was off track again. I was walking on the main road well, but I couldn't see any small roads when I turned around, so I had to try walking on the main road. As a result, I went further and further away, so I went back to find the path again. I looked at a place that looked like the entrance to a path. The branches were low and overgrown with weeds. It didn't look like I was following a human route, so I simply continued on the main road. Of course, the result is that it deviates further. There is no choice but to insert vertically towards the trajectory again. They are all pristine woods, turning my head into a chicken coop. Finally, I found a path at the top of the mountain. The key was a crossroads. I chose a path and thought I could finally reach Huyingou. However, it was not long before another reminder prompted me to deviate from the track again. Why. . . .

What a heart-wrenching journey. Finally, I chose the right road and saw the Shizune Temple from a distance. I ran down and found that they were having a vegetarian meal. I asked if I could eat it, but I told no one. I asked if there was water to drink and was told that there was a supermarket outside. I left angrily.

As soon as I arrived at Shizuneji Temple, I felt at ease. Below is Huyingou and Baiyun Temple. There are people everywhere, so it is not easy to lose it. We had lunch near Baiyun Temple. Sliced ​​noodles with tomatoes and eggs were still unpalatable. I ate some side dishes, asked the waiter for some refined salt, and drank light salt water.

After leaving Baiyun Temple, the scenic road leads to Buddha Mother Cave. Under the bright sun, there was no one on the road. While walking, a monk came from a distance. He was wearing a red robe and wheat-colored skin. He was really handsome. He was really handsome. As we got closer, he suddenly looked at me. I was so frightened that I immediately lowered my head and pretended to look at the road, then swished away. In addition to him, I also met many monks, such as those who reminded me to walk slower and pay attention to my heart rate, and those who cheered me up. They were all handsome. I analyzed and summarized why the monks in Wutai Mountain are so handsome. Maybe it’s because their skin tone is just right, which is my favorite color.

In Wutai Mountain, we also encountered many people seeking alms, and some who looked like beggars. I don't often pay for incense when I go to temples. I can't help but give it to someone I ask for. On the long steps of Buddha Mother Cave, I met another man who looked to be in his fifties or sixties. I was so tired at that moment that I was too lazy to turn my wallet to my stomach and then open the small bag containing money. Money, then transfer it back to your pocket. So I walked past him bravely. As a result, I climbed the stairs for a while, and the two-step guide prompted me to deviate from the track. Okay, okay, I followed the above procedure, took out the money, walked down the steps angrily, gave him the money, and then found a grassy path and got on the right road.

Leaving Buddha Mother Cave and heading to Nantai, the two kilometers of climbing to Nantai was quite tiring, with stop and go. The first kilometer took 36 minutes. I was startled when Gudong announced the time. I quickly sat on the ground and drank a can of Red Bull. Only then did I have the strength to make it to the top of the South Platform. The grass is so beautiful. After chatting with two hikers for a while and taking photos, I really wanted to lie on the grass and bask in the sun. I also wanted to bring a tent to camp here. But I had to rush to Dananzhuang to stay that night, so I didn't dare to delay. I worshiped the Bodhisattva, drank half a bottle of Coke, filled up with water, and turned back to go down the mountain.

? There are all kinds of downhills when leaving Nantai. There are dusty dirt roads as soon as you pass a car, and there are also beautiful grass paths and pine forest paths. The more you run downhill, the more you feel at ease. Finally, you can arrive at Dananzhuang before 6 o'clock. . The people behind me are always thinking about me, and friends who can confirm my location through the trajectory can rest assured. There is often no signal in the mountains, so my friends take turns calling me to inform me of any side roads in advance. They also look at satellite cloud images to give me weather forecasts.

As soon as you entered Dananzhuang, you saw the Xiuyun Farmyard, with many outdoor team flags hanging, like a base. I finally had a decent dinner of Taiwanese mushroom noodles and authentic freshly killed farm chicken, and these were included in the 80 yuan room rate. My ankles were a little swollen, so I immediately soaked my feet in cold water for half an hour, then took a shower and went to bed, raised my legs with a quilt, and made a summary of the day on the bed.

On this day, from Hongmen Rock to Dongtai, Huyingou, Baiyun Temple, Fomu Cave, Nantai, and Dananzhuang, the trajectory was self-navigated. Gudong recorded nearly 49 kilometers. The actual distance was close to 40 kilometers. The rest are all the detours I took and the data of Gudong drift.

Regarding sprained feet, I have also made a summary. It should be that the new shoes have wider lasts, the shoelaces are not tied tightly, and the soles are thicker. After landing on the downhill shoes, the soles of the feet are still in the shoes. Able to move, but unstable on the ground. Later, I tightened my shoelaces and my sprained feet stopped.

I had a stiff neck the night before, and this night my cervical vertebra would wake me up with pain when I turned over.

The next day: Dananzhuang to Hongmenyan, 36.46 kilometers

Early, get up at 5:30. After trying it, the muscles on the front of my thighs hurt, and my ankles also hurt a little when I landed on the ground. I decided to take a walk this day, and if my ankle didn’t feel good, I would go to the bathing pool to place orders. It is said to be the place with the best conditions for placing orders on the top of the mountain. You can take a bath and have WiFi. Eat at 6 o'clock and set off at 7 o'clock. The old man at the farmhouse pointed out the path to Kinkakuji Temple for me, and watched me walk on the correct path before leaving.

When I left the Kinkakuji Temple and looked for the entrance to the path to the lion's den, I encountered the most ferocious dog in the group. It crawled out of the corner and barked at me with red eyes. Fortunately, it was tied up, otherwise a struggle would have been inevitable.

The lion's den is very big, and the grass at the door is beautiful. The grass that turns around the lion's den and goes to Kichijoji Temple is also beautiful. The white clouds are floating on the grass slope, passing by the mani piles, which reminds me of Pictures from Hayao Miyazaki's movies, such as Spirited Away. There are many magpies and squirrels along the way. The magpies did not land on the trees, but on the ground, hopping on the path, as if they were guiding people.

We had lunch at the West Terrace. We climbed up hard, hurriedly and slowly, and finally arrived at the West Terrace at 11:25. As a result, the meal time at the west stage was repeatedly postponed. I sat and waited in my singlet. The longer I waited, the colder it became, so I took out my down jacket and put it on. After more than 40 minutes, the chef started chanting and singing, and finally the meal was served. Sichuan peppercorns are almost always added to stir-fry dishes and they taste great. The staple food is rice, steamed buns and noodles. After eating this meal for an hour, I was worried that I would not be able to reach Hongmenyan before dark. The descent from the west platform was a bit fast, and the muscles on the front of my thighs hurt again, so I sprained my foot again. There is still a clear plateau path from West Platform to Central Platform. Since most of the Wutaiding temples were under construction, I couldn't find the way out of Zhongtai, so I had to go around a few times to find it. Seeing that it was still early, I didn't stop at the bathing pool and went straight to Beitai.

Going to Beitai is the windiest and coldest section of the road. Before going up the mountain, I really wanted to experience the microclimate of Mount Wutai. I was looking forward to rain and snow, and I brought all the equipment with me. But when I got to the mountain, I was really afraid of it starting to rain. The sky was a little cloudy, with big clouds in the distance, and it looked like it was raining under some of the clouds. It was a bit cold when I was wearing a singlet, so I took out a disposable raincoat and put it on to block the wind, but the buttons were blown before I could put it on. There are no rainproof pants on the lower body. If it rains and gets wet, the wind will blow and the temperature will drop. Even if I carry a down jacket and a thermal blanket, I still think it’s better if it doesn’t rain or snow, because the risk factor is too high. Fortunately, I was lucky enough to get a few drops of rain, which allowed me to experience the microclimate of Dawutai. I even saw a rainbow in the distance in Beitai.

Going downhill all the way out of Beitai, the long stretches of hillside path are really beautiful. Unfortunately, the sprained foot hurts, and the muscles on the front of the thigh also hurt. Most of the sections that we usually run on have to be moved this time. After rounding the last hillside, Hongmenyan was in front of us in the distance, and my heart finally fell to the ground.

This day’s trajectory is 36.46 kilometers, starting from Dananzhuang, passing through Lion’s Den, Xitai, Zhongtai, Bath Pool, Beitai, and finally returns to Hongmenyan. Huipao's clockwise route to Wuchaotai is 70 kilometers. Since I always lose track when I can't find the road, my Gudong record is 86 kilometers. Although it took me two days to complete it, I was still very happy to have navigated the 70-kilometer clockwise route to Taiwan by myself. At least I have the courage to make do, and of course I am well prepared. I have a cross-country backpack + waist bag, all kinds of supplies, warmth, rain protection and first aid supplies. He even carried a knife and learned how to treat wounds if he encountered a North China viper.

After moving 85 kilometers, I felt empty. I returned to my residence to soak my feet in cold water, drink hot water, and go to sleep.

On the third day, I mainly slept. The original plan was to continue reloading and go camping on the mountain, but the weather turned cold and we couldn't find the reloading hiking team, so we had to give up. There were outdoor pot sets and alpine pots in the backpack. The alpine pots are flammable and explosive items and cannot pass the station security check. I didn’t want to waste them, so I went to the market to buy sliced ​​meat and vegetables, and decided to cook the hot pot myself in the lobby of the youth hostel.

As a result, as soon as the pot was placed, several outdoor enthusiasts gathered around and took the initiative to bring wine and buy food. Even the owner of the youth hostel brought wine and even made ice cubes to join in. So we all ate and drank together, chatting all over the place. There was a brother from Tianjin, a girl from Chongqing, and a boy from Zhengzhou. They were really good at talking, so I just ate meat, drank wine, and listened to jokes. It was a great pleasure!

My trip to Dawutai was all about friends to drink and chat with each other. As a result, life was filled with surprises and it was a very wonderful experience.

Cross-country racing is a carnival for a group of people. Although I have participated in the race alone, with almost no companions on the way, there are road signs and supplies along the way, and there are participants before and after, and there are even more powerful people. Backup guarantee. This time, it’s my own cross-country run.

I thought I would think about something when I was alone in the mountains, but I didn't think much about it. However, I did think of a poem repeatedly: Life is precious, love is more valuable, and if you are free, you can throw away both.

I am a lone wolf, hahahahaha!