A leisurely life: I have a scenic area

Around 9pm.

The RV drove into Lhasa.

Qi Yue started his live stream before even entering Lhasa.

The cities here are all built in the mountains, and Lasa is no exception.

Surrounded by mountains, a bright and bustling city appeared before Qi Yue.

Now it's dark, and the city lights are on, making it look brilliantly lit.

Of course, most cities are beautiful at night, and there are many beautiful city night views.

What attracts people most is not just the city, but the magnificent palace.

"I have now entered the city of Lhasa."

"This is the last stop on National Highway 318."

"From here, you can see the Potala Palace."

Qi Yue said to the netizens.

Lin Ran, who was sitting in the back seat, leaned forward and looked up at the palace through the windshield.

She was also somewhat excited.

Netizens are even more excited.

[Brother Qi, give us a shot, let us see!]

[Will we finally be able to see the Potala Palace?]

This journey is coming to an end!

Where is the Potala Palace?

Qi Yue pointed his phone camera at the Potala Palace.

The next second, netizens saw the entire palace.

All that could be seen was a huge palace built against the mountain of Putuo Mountain.

The palace is sacred and majestic, with its exterior mainly in white and red, while the roof is made of pure gold, shimmering with golden light.

At night, the entire palace seemed to glow.

The architecture is like that of heaven.

No wonder many people regard this place as a pilgrimage site.

The city is at the foot of the mountain, and the palace is on the mountain.

People living in the city can always see this palace when they look up.

It must be said that religions are quite adept at choosing locations.

Wherever there is a mountain range imbued with spiritual energy, there will always be a temple within it.

The enormous Potala Palace radiates light, like a deity overlooking all living beings.

My God, this is absolutely stunning!

It's so beautiful!

[That's really amazing!]

[I heard it's all gold up there, Qi Ge, hurry up and chip off a piece to take with you!]

Everyone started to speak up.

Qi Yue remained calm.

"I've been traveling all day and I'm a bit tired."

"We'll go back to the hotel to rest for a while."

"Let's go to the palace again tomorrow."

"The scenery along the road is quite nice, with Tibetan-style buildings, none of them tall, which makes it quite beautiful."

He spoke.

High-rise buildings are not allowed in Lasa.

The houses are arranged in a staggered and orderly manner.

The street scene was quite nice.

"The hotel I booked should be not far from the Potala Palace, so it will be convenient to go and take a look tomorrow."

"Get a good night's sleep tonight, get up a little later tomorrow, and come out at ten o'clock."

"Anyway, there's no rush. I'll just stay here and have some fun for a few days."

Qi Yue then described his itinerary.

He wasn't in a hurry; the scenic area was currently closed, and there wasn't much business.

Although he received many commercial offers, he turned them all down by saying he would be doing live travel broadcasts.

I'm afraid there will be a lot of things to do when I get back, after all, he's an entrepreneur who owns a large scenic area.

People in the arena involuntarily.

The vehicle drove onto the bustling main road.

The Potala Palace remains as magnificent as ever.

From the live broadcast, it appears even more majestic and solemn.

Netizens couldn't help but sigh:
I had only seen photos of the Potala Palace before; I never imagined it would be so magnificent in person!

[It's really beautiful, brightly lit; imagine how much the electricity bill must be every day!]

This palace was poured with an unknown amount of gold, even the walls were made of milk, and you're worried about the electricity bill?

Everyone was discussing it enthusiastically.

And so the day comes to an end.

After the live-streamed tour ended, Qi Yue and his two companions checked into their hotel, each getting a double room.

It's currently the off-season for tourism, so there aren't many tourists, making hotels easy to book.

"Want to grab some late-night snacks? I see there are quite a few food stalls around Potala Palace Square?"

Qi Yue asked Lin Ran.

"eat."

Although Lin Ran was a little tired, she still responded.

Qi Yue then looked at Liu Hua, who replied:

"I don't need it. I'll just order some barbecue myself. The snacks aren't enough for me."

After Liu Hua said that, Qi Yue returned to the hotel, settled in, and then went out for snacks with Lin Ran.

Potala Palace Square was packed with tourists.

There are quite a lot of people here.

Many people are taking night scene photos; after all, there's no harm in using such a great backdrop.

Qi Yue and Lin Ran simply ate their food, and at most took out their phones to quickly snap a few pictures of the Potala Palace before calling it a day.

After finishing their snacks, they felt it was a bit cold outside, so the two went back to the hotel to rest.

The next morning.

The sun shone brightly, illuminating the entire city.

The Potala Palace is even more dazzling during the day. However, Qi Yue didn't wake up until after nine o'clock, and had no intention of watching the sunrise.

After a quick wash and breakfast, I called Lin Ran to go climb the Potala Palace together.

Liu Hua is off today.

Qi Yue told him he didn't need to drive today, so he ordered barbecue and drinks for himself yesterday and had a good time.

Liu Hua can hold his liquor quite well, which is one of his strengths. It would be good to bring him along for any drinking occasions in the future.

Of course, he drinks, but he doesn't drink at all when he's driving.

The wine is in his stomach, but he is not in the car's stomach.

He was inside the car, but the alcohol wasn't inside him.

Qi Yue started a live stream, crossed the road with Lin Ran, and prepared to climb the Potala Palace.

The number of viewers in the live stream increased rapidly.

Qi Yue's live streams allowed many people who couldn't travel to experience the joy of travel and see the scenery firsthand.

This is also one of the reasons why he does live streaming.

Qi Yue took out a fifty-yuan note, unfolded it, and pointed it at the Potala Palace.

The image on the coin is of this palace.

The same.

Qi Yue folded the money in half, then made the folded half overlap with the real Potala Palace.

Press the shutter button again.

It's a very creative landscape photo.

He showed the photos to netizens, and everyone was immediately impressed.

[Qi Ge still knows how to take pictures; I'll take pictures like that next time I go here!]

[So creative!]

[They really know how to have fun, that's what you get when you run a tourist attraction!]

Qi Yue and Lin Ran entered the scenic area after having their tickets checked.

The area was full of tourists.

Many believers were kneeling in worship.

People from different places and with different customs gathered together.

Everyone wanted to get up close to this magnificent palace.

Follow the road forward and pass through the first gate of the Potala Palace.

A solemn atmosphere swept over us.

The feeling here is definitely different.

Qi Yue looked at it carefully.

He could feel the weight of the architecture, something that ordinary architecture couldn't provide.

This accumulated heritage, spanning countless years, can influence people's senses through architecture.

He wanted to find that feeling and apply it to the architecture of Qingfeng Mountain Scenic Area.

To put it simply, it still needs to be refined, use good materials, and be regularly maintained and improved.

After walking for a short while, a huge stone tablet appeared ahead, standing at the top of the steps, but without any writing on it.

"This is called the Stele of Immeasurable Merit. It was left behind when the Red Palace of the Potala Palace was completed."

"Because people believed that building a palace was a meritorious deed, no words were left on the stone tablet."

It means "immeasurable merit".

Upon hearing Qi Yue's words, netizens nodded in agreement.

It turns out that this blank stone tablet had this hidden meaning.

Many things in the scenic area have symbolic meanings.

Listening to others' explanations makes the journey more vivid and allows you to immerse yourself more deeply in the local customs and culture.

Qi Yue did this very well.

Very professional.

Unlike typical tour guides who try to explain every little detail, they always manage to convey the symbolism of the landscape at crucial moments.

Therefore, the live stream was very effective.

The two continued forward along the road.

Temples are solemn and sacred.

A strong sense of religious culture is palpable.

There were many tourists around, and they all excitedly greeted Qi Yue when they saw him.

Some people wanted to take photos with the group.

Lin Ran laughed.

The boss is still quite famous.

Many people recognize him.

They continued upwards until they reached a high platform.

Looking out, the entire city below is laid out before you.

Bustling streets and squares.

A constant stream of people and vehicles.

The surrounding mountains are somewhat desolate, but the city bursts with vitality and energy.

The Potala Palace can only be visited for one hour. After that, you will go inside to see various murals and magnificent Buddha statues.

"The cost of building the Potala Palace is a terrifying astronomical figure."

"According to records, 30 tons of gold were used, and that's a conservative estimate."

"As for the inlaid jewels and agates, and the preserved cultural artifacts, calligraphy and paintings."

"It's even harder to measure in monetary terms."

Qi Yue then shared his story with everyone.

Everyone was stunned when they heard his words.

How many?

30 tons of gold?
Isn't gold measured in grams? Why are they using tons here?

How much money did it cost?

The live stream chat erupted in uproar. Amidst the shock, everyone gained a clearer understanding of the palace.

Qi Yue continued his tour of the palace.

Since live streaming is not allowed indoors, Qi Yue followed local customs and informed his viewers before temporarily shutting down the live stream.

But everyone has seen enough scenery.

Many people decided to come and see for themselves.

Witness the splendor of the Potala Palace. (End of Chapter)