
The Nine-Colored Bird
九色鸟
- Status
- Completed
- Length
- 200k Words
- Genre
- Urban
- Subgenre
- Urban Everyday
- Updated
- 1y ago
- Source
- Fanqie
Synopsis
51Chapters
340Reads
9.4Score
180Listens
4.5kReads · all time
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In the dense mist at the foot of Sejila Mountain, fate caused three tired hikers to meet two devout Tibetan worshiping girls. This encounter seemed to be carefully woven by the thread of fate preset by the mountain god. Their eyes are as clear as Lulang's streams, their faces are imprinted with the sunshine of the plateau and their pure faith. Every step they take to bow down is the most determined arrival to the other side of the spiritual shore. When a group of people followed the crisp chirping and caught a glimpse of the legendary "nine-colored bird" in the cluster of prayer flags at the mountain pass at an altitude of more than 4,000 meters - its feathers were shining brilliantly, as if it merged with the golden glow of the snow-capped mountain tops, the verdant green of the forest and the colorful paintings of the temple. At this moment, the hardships of hiking and cultural barriers were all melted away by this divine moment. Wherever the bird shadow passes, it is not only a beautiful natural wonder, but also like a rainbow bridge connecting the world and faith, illuminating everyone's awe of the unknown and desire for purity. This journey thus transcends a geographical trek and becomes a moving narrative about life encounters, cultural collisions and spiritual enlightenment under the snowy sky.
This novel is set on a hike on National Highway 318. Through the protagonist's encounters with different travel companions, it weaves an ukiyo-e of contemporary youth's spiritual wandering. The author cleverly reflects the magnificent natural landscape and the inner world of the characters, and every chance encounter becomes a mirror image of the protagonist's self-understanding. The character relationships present a rare purity and depth. The author captures the unique loneliness and longing of contemporary young people with delicate writing, and completes a poetic inquiry into the nature of existence under the shell of a road novel. Very exciting, looking forward to the next work 👍👍👍
This is a story based on Hiking 318. I also searched for it. The starting point of National Highway 318 is Shanghai and the end point is the Sino-Nepal Friendship Bridge in Nyalam County, Shigatse, Tibet Autonomous Region. The whole journey is about 5,476 kilometers. I have to say that it is really admirable to dare to walk such a long distance! In this story, the author uses delicate brushstrokes to describe the people and stories the protagonist encounters in the process, which is full of wonderful colors. The legend of the nine-colored bird adds to the mystery of the story. The book not only describes many adventures, but also incorporates thoughts on human nature and life. It makes people full of expectations for the places in the story, and also makes people want to take a trip at the drop of a hat. Overall, the writing is fluent and the plot is fascinating. It's worth reading!
1. "Nine-Colored Bird" This is a good book, first give it a five-star review. 2. The final ending. Lyrics to Basking in the Sun at the Jokhang Temple Square. I couldn't put down the book for a long time, and I felt indescribably calm and peaceful. 3. After reading this book, I felt as if I had experienced a spiritual baptism. Follow the author and experience his thoughts and perceptions about life again and again. 4. It is really well written. During my hiking trip, I encountered many people and things. As I walked, I realized that I truly understood what I said. Reading thousands of books is not as good as traveling thousands of miles. 5. I am really grateful to the writer Ding Yesheng for his passionate creation of this book "Nine-Colored Bird" for us. It is well-executed, well-spoken, and written with emotion. It is really great. I would like to recommend it!
This 200,000-word completed work not only tells a mysterious hiking adventure in Tibet, but also weaves a modern fable about faith, nature and spiritual awakening. The story unfolds from the moment the protagonist steps into Tibet - the encounter with a Tibetan girl is like the key to destiny, and the legend of the "Nine-Colored Divine Bird" that is immediately introduced completely opens the door to surrealism. The author uses delicate brushstrokes to blend the vastness of the plateau, the fluttering of prayer flags, and the heat of butter tea into the narrative, and also allows the gorgeous wings of the divine bird to break the boundary between reality and legend. This writing method of combining virtuality and reality not only retains the mystery of Tibetan culture, but also gives the story a strong immersive experience, as if readers are breathing the thin air and looking up at the dazzling sunshine following the text. "Hiking" is not only a spatial walk, but also a spiritual journey. The protagonist withdraws from the anxiety of modern cities, loses his social identity in the extreme environment of the plateau, and gets closer to the true nature of his soul through physical hardship. As an image throughout the book, the "nine-colored bird" is not only a symbol of auspiciousness and divinity in the hearts of Tibetans, but also a metaphor for the light in everyone's heart that is not overwhelmed by the world - the desire for purity, beauty and transcendence. This method of closely combining external journey with internal exploration makes the novel transcend a simple adventure story and sublimate it into a philosophical movement of searching for the true nature of life. Finally, I look forward to the author's new work being released soon!
I rarely read books of this style, but it is unexpectedly good-looking. The author has a delicate writing style and the storyline is wonderful. It is very well written. As soon as I finished reading it, I rushed to give it a five-star review! Highly recommended!
Only when the scenery is remembered can it be called beautiful. The author writes about the customs of Tibetan areas with sincerity, giving the grassland a vivid life. His writing style is delicate and true feelings flow between the lines. I must recommend it with five stars.
The author skillfully links the magnificent natural landscape and the inner world of the characters to each other, making each journey seem like a spiritual baptism. I admire your courage and action. Not only that, you also recorded it with a wonderful pen and brought readers a literary feast.
The second time I read this article, every word was deeply rooted in my heart. Those delicate words were like a gurgling stream, slowly leading me into the magnificent spiritual world described by the author. Reading each word carefully, one feels as if one has personally experienced the ups and downs on National Highway 318. Those shocking or tender moments have turned into fragments of memory, pieced together into a colorful picture in the mind. With an extremely sensitive and delicate heart, the author unreservedly presents to readers what he sees, hears, thinks and feels along the way. He not only shares his profound insights into life, but also shows the breathtaking natural scenery on National Highway 318 from a unique perspective. In the book, the author vividly describes the vast grasslands, towering snow-capped mountains, quiet and deep lakes, and the glaciers that shine with holy light in the sun. These beautiful natural landscapes seem to have come to life in the author's writings. Every plant, tree, mountain and water tells the story of this land. What is even more fascinating is the rich religious customs along the way. The mulberry smoke rising from the temple, the rustling sound of the prayer wheel, and the weathered but extremely pious faces of the pilgrims all gave me a deeper understanding of Tibet's customs and customs. It was a shock that struck the soul directly, making people involuntarily feel awe and yearning for this sacred land. This book is not only a visual and spiritual feast, but also a spiritual baptism. It made me feel the power and beauty of life between the lines, and also gave me a new way of thinking and understanding about life.
Hiking 318, this one is full of mystery. Walk and travel with the author. It is really exciting and touching. The only drawback is that it is too short and not enjoyable. I read a cycling travelogue some time ago. The theme of this hiking book is also good. The author has a good writing style, the characters' emotions are described delicately, the scenery along the road is beautiful, and the storyline is also exciting. Recommended!