The Sky City of Peru has a very high reputation. It not only has beautiful natural scenery, but also "Machu Picchu", which is known as the new seven wonders of the world. Everything here highlights the people's The unsurpassable sacred atmosphere, let me share with you the detailed guide to the Peruvian Sky City.
Ever since I downloaded Douyin, I started to be addicted to it. I scrolled day and night. Last night, I continued to scroll through Douyin, which made me addicted. As a result, I found a trip with more than 500,000 likes. The video is called "The Realm of the Sky". Upon closer inspection, it turned out that I had been there during my 600-day trip around the world in 2012.
This place is in Peru. On a ridge 130 kilometers away from Cusco, there is an ancient ruins surrounded by dense tropical rainforest.
This is Machu Picchu. According to archaeologists, this is the relic of the Inca Empire that existed in Peru during the pre-Columbian period (around 1492).
In 2007, Machu Picchu was listed as one of the "New Seven Wonders of the World".
The large and small temples are like a maze. If you look closely, you can identify the mottled stone buildings, Inca residences, cemeteries, prisons, and warehouses
This building was built on two sides. The ancient city between the cliffs is said to be a refuge built by the ancient Incas deep in the Andes Mountains to avoid the Spanish attacks.
Except for trains, there is no direct car access to Machu Picchu.
The general route for budget travelers is: Cuzco (Pavitos Station)-Ollantaytambo (2 hours by car, 10sol)-Santa Teresa (5 hours, 40sol by taxi)-Aguascalientes (2.5 minutes' walk along the train track hour to a small town at the foot of Machu Picchu).
We arrived at the small town of Ollantaytambo at one o'clock in the afternoon. All the passengers on the train boarded the train here, but I was the only one who chose this non-mainstream way to go.
I learned that the bus to Santa Teresa did not leave until 3 p.m. Due to time constraints, I got into a taxi and took me directly to the pedestrian entrance along the train tracks.
The road winds up the mountain, sometimes reaching the top of the mountain, and the smoke is so thick that it makes people feel like they are in the clouds; sometimes it reaches the mountainside, overlooking the winding road under the mountain, and it is green, where is the lake, where is the mountain, where is the sky . The mist-shrouded snow-capped mountains in the distance will enchant you, making you open your mouth, widen your eyes, and sigh "Wow"; this feeling on the road is so good.
On the 5-hour drive, from the golden drought on the plateau to the green flowing water at the bottom of the mountain, there were constant surprises along the way. Arrive at the pedestrian entrance at 5:30 pm. The entrance is a train track, surrounded by jungle, with no roads to drive on.
Seeing that it is getting dark, I plan to set off again tomorrow morning. At this time, a Swiss couple, Lucas and Joy, came. So we walked together in the dark night along the train tracks to the town at the foot of Machu Picchu.
(Lucas and Joy)
Lucas is like the pineapple head of Dao Ming Si in "Meteor Garden". "The black curly hair is what makes him unique," his girlfriend Joy said with a smile. They cycled around South America, worked in Switzerland for half a year, and wandered around every corner of the world for the remaining half. This year in South America, next year in Africa.
Oh! Many surprising, thrilling and exciting stories happened in those two and a half hours in the dark night
The train tracks circled around the foot of Machu Picchu, and the dark night jungle During the trip, we encountered black wolf spiders; gave nature its own fertilizer; met a stingy policeman who kept stopping the train; met backpackers walking back and shared a cup of hot coffee; and walked into a weird youth hostel. . . . . .
We also did a very stupid thing: after walking for an hour, we came to a bridge. In the dark, because we didn’t know that there was a pedestrian road on the right side of the bridge, we walked along the wooden tracks on the train tracks. , below the wood is a dangerous rushing river.
We walked forward step by step, and the dangerous sound of the rapids hit our ears and our little hearts. If the train was coming, we really didn’t know where to hide. However, such an exciting adventure is very enjoyable.
The starlight sometimes shines on the train tracks in the valley, and sometimes is hidden in the jungle. The starry sky opens and closes, as if its smile has rhythm.
"Ella, look up, tell me are those clouds and mist in the sky?" Lucas exclaimed excitedly.
"It's a cloud! What is the white thing if it's not a cloud?" I said.
"Fool, this is a nebula. How can you see white clouds in the dark night?" They laughed together.
“There is no moon in the night sky, so we can see more stars, and the bright places where the stars gather are nebulae.” Lucas said. "In our daily lives, how much time do we spend looking up at the stars! Even if we see them, the tedium of life leaves us no time to appreciate them. Only when we travel with a free and comfortable mind can we discover the beauty around us."
Lucas and Joy have just started their trip. They have been working in Switzerland for half a year and will spend the next half year riding motorcycles around South America.
"We have no house, no car, no children. Before the age of 30, we just want to live the life we ??want." In the dark night, they stopped and looked up at the stars.
I admire their ideas. They live in the present, live in dreams, have simple requirements for the future, and live relaxedly.
Looking back on our past days, we began to prepare for the postgraduate entrance examination, apply to go abroad, and compete for civil servants day and night in our junior year. We always told ourselves that if we survive these days, we will see the light and be able to succeed. Reaching the pinnacle of life? However, when we get what we want, there are still more desires ahead that make people chase endlessly. If our efforts are not rewarded, real life will make us bow to our dreams and obey the laws of society.
Fortunately, I can look up at the stars from the other side of the world on this thrilling night, discover the nebulae in the sky for the first time, and think about who I am.
During the journey, I will try my best to capture this beautiful world and listen to other people’s stories, because I am constantly looking for myself. I envy Lucas and Joy, they know who they are and what they want, have a simple and clear view of life, and are persistent and firm in their dreams.
I got up at 5 a.m. the next day, got on the bus that departed for Machu Picchu at 5:30, climbed up to the Gate of the Sun on the mountain, and admired the gentle sunshine shining on this mountaintop city. This is a miracle in human history 600 years ago.
The mountainous Machu Picchu
The small town at the foot of Machu Picchu
The scenery along the way
The ancient Machu Picchu , covered with nebulae, more and more people are waiting here to see the scenery left over from history. I hope that one day, you can also climb here.
Machu Picchu address: Cusco, Peru
Must experience:
Hiking to Machu Picchu from the Inca Trail, you can meet travelers from different countries. A rare travel experience.
Transportation Guide:
There are no direct flights to Peru in the country. You can reach it by connecting flights from France, the United States, Canada and other places. There are many flights from Lima, the capital of Peru, to Cusco. , you can also take a bus all the way to Machu Picchu. It can also be reached by bus from La Paz, Bolivia.
Ticket price:
Tickets for Machu Picchu generally include tickets for surrounding attractions. You can go to the official website to purchase according to actual needs.
Food recommendations:
Baklava, meat buns, Inca Cola, alpaca meat, etc.
Suggested itinerary:
Machu Picchu is very close to the Sacred Valley. You can stop by and visit this quiet town. There are some ancient temples and temples, as well as many handicrafts for sale. .
Notes:
1. Please bring your passport with you, and you need to check the passport information when entering the scenic spot.
2. There are no toilets and restaurants in the scenic area, so you need to bring your own food and garbage bags.