Zigong, Sept. 11 (Liu Gang) "Every child can receive different education methods. I just want to experience the child’s will by hiking and accompany him to grow up healthily." In the past few days, the image of awei, a man from Zigong, Sichuan Province, who traveled with his son Xiaobao for 50 days and arrived in Lhasa, Tibet on foot along the 318 National Road has spread rapidly in the circle of WeChat friends.
Awei, a 36-year-old native of Zigong, Sichuan, currently runs a cultural media company. He hoped that his son could cultivate a hard-working, brave and strong character from an early age, so he began to plan this hiking trip a year ago. Awei introduced that starting from Kangding and entering Tibet along National Highway 318, it is necessary to overcome many difficulties and climb over 12 high mountains above 4,000 meters above sea level to reach Lhasa. After nearly one year’s planning and one month’s preparatory work, this hike fully considered my son’s physical condition and personal wishes. In order to make this trip safe and feasible, one month before departure, he made a detailed daily plan with his son, including clothing, tools, medicines and equipment, what time to leave every day, how many trips, and where to stay. Awei said that before they set off, they drank anti-hyperreflexia drinks every day, and at the same time trained their sons through running to increase their vital capacity and build up their physique. In this way, he and his son have the courage to embark on this journey.
"On the second day of hiking, we encountered setbacks." Awei introduced that on July 8, they arrived in Kangding by bus from Zigong, set off from Kangding bus station and started to walk along National Highway 318 to Lhasa. On that day, the itinerary was 37 kilometers over the mountainous area, with a large altitude difference and many bends. They chose to take the path in some sections, but because they were not familiar with the road conditions, they spent a lot of physical strength and wasted a lot of time.
The reporter understands that shortly after awei and his son set off together with several hikers, both of them suffered from altitude sickness, but they were afraid to stay before dark, so they had to rely on anti-high-anti drugs for temporary maintenance. Finally, they arrived at Yakou at about 2 pm that day. At about 8 o’clock that night, he and his son successfully went down the mountain and arrived at the No.2 bridge camp at the foot of the mountain.
"It’s so hard on the road. Do you blame Dad? Do you want to give up?" The experience of this day made Zhang Wei a little worried. He asked his son. The son replied that the road before giving up was for nothing, and he would not blame his father. This was voluntary. In an instant, the father and son wept bitterly.
Awei introduced that the total length from Kangding to Lhasa is more than 1,700 kilometers, mainly by walking. He and his son have backpacks weighing several tens of kilograms, and they have to walk more than 30 kilometers every day. Although it is July and August, on National Highway 318, they can experience four seasons in one day, cool, hot, rainstorm and even hail … … In Yajiang, they teamed up with two other hikers. On August 8, the four of them arrived at the Brother Inn in Paizhen, which is also one of the assembly points for walking the Medog Line. Awei said that walking Medog is a very dangerous thing, and there was no plan to take this section. But my son didn’t want to be separated from his teammates, so he joined this journey.
From Songlinkou to Medog Beibeng Township, the whole journey is 78 kilometers, and it is necessary to cross the Duoxiongla Pass at an altitude of more than 4,200 meters, pass through the virgin forest, pass through Tiger Mouth, Leech Ridge and dangerous landslide areas. On the morning of August 9, the truck sent them and their party to Songlinkou — — The starting point of the hiking Medog line. On August 12th, the fourth day of walking in Medog, the team started from Khan Mi in the morning and walked for 32km. At 6pm, they finally arrived at their destination, Beibeng Township. awei and his son successfully conquered the "Medog Line of Life and Death".
"I finally completed my mission." On August 17th, awei and his son arrived in Lhasa, and 12-year-old Xiaobao said excitedly in front of the Potala Palace. According to reports, the father and son stayed in Lhasa for 10 days. In addition to visiting scenic spots such as Potala Palace, awei also made a special trip to experience Tibetan culture with his son. Together, they went to learn to make Tibetan incense and visit Thangka painting master … … The father and son also set up a four-day stall on the streets of Lhasa. On August 26th, the father and son flew back to Sichuan.
"Walking into Tibet mainly wants to accompany my son to grow up, and it is also a child’s ‘ Summer homework ’ One. " Awei said that the long-distance trip with his son began in 2015, and every time he took the initiative to ask his son for advice, he was fully prepared before implementing it. From the beginning, I don’t understand, I don’t want to go, and I gradually like it. My son has also grown up and matured in a year of travel and tempering. Children’s good conduct, strong and brave personality and independent thinking are now more and more obvious.
"The first time he set up a stall, he stood at a distance and dared not approach, let alone sell." Awei said that in recent years, their father and son have been hiking, climbing mountains, living in farmhouses, doing farm work, living in tents, setting up stalls, working and changing places, etc. I found that my son is growing up slowly, and his thinking and views are more mature than those of his peers, which is what I would like to see. Awei said that "hardship" education, such as hiking, varies from person to person and is not suitable for every child. It is not in favor of every parent to follow suit deliberately. It is most important to choose a suitable way to experience and accompany their children according to their own characteristics.
"Many times I forget that you are only 12 years old. Only when you arrive at your destination, you are so happy that you forget the pain, I remember that you are still a child. Perhaps, you don’t understand the meaning of walking 318 and crossing this road now, but you will understand its beauty one day. " Awei recorded the feeling of this hike. (End)
