Today total distance travelled 480km
Our initial schedule was to put up a night in the industrial town of Panzhihua but decided to stretch ourselves to reach the Xicang instead. We want to avoid the dirty air of Panzhihua and have a quiet evening in Xicang.
The road to Xicang was great and relatively easy driving. It took us about 04hours to reach Panzhihua and we can see the differences in air quality even about 50km before we reach the town. Panzhihua is a coal town and everything around her is covered with black coal dust.
We heads the national highway of number 5 from Panzhihua to Xicang.
Once we reached Xicang, our guide Mr Yang brought us to a very special Muslim Sichuan restaurant for a hearty dinner.
The sunset view around the Xicang Qionghai lake is calm and peaceful and there are full of tourist where people from nearby city wishes to break away hectic city life in exchange for a quiet weekend in Xicang.
The team taking a short break after a long drive from Li Jiang to Panzhihua
Panzhihua to Xicang highway
Sunset at Qionghai lake
Hearty Muslim Halal dinner
Bravo Steve and Gang ... thanks for the spirit of adventure and caring for the unfortunate and marginalised. Wish you all a safe and tolerable journey. You will need it for sure. - Raymond Loh, Penang.
ReplyDeleteThanks Raymond. Appreciated it much! Keep in touch always
ReplyDeleteGreat job, Steve and gang.
ReplyDeleteI visit your site often just to see what's happening. Great to see your progress.
The Committee of Old Frees Association Singapore send their thoughts and best wishes! Jeff 9V1AS
Thanks Jeff!
DeleteWow! Absolutely stunning photos! Wondering who took the pictures. Send my best regards to HuatHing! CP, Penang
ReplyDeleteThanks! I will send your regards to him...
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