From Undisclosed Place To Daocheng Via A High Road

 So, I lied.

Our ride today took us to new heights on the G227, 4500 meters above stress level with enormous views.

At one point we were level with the clouds which was neat, there was a cool lookout there.

Unlike the previous pass the visuals were more open with less trees today, this time an open emptiness being on top of the world, as fast as we were up on top of the world the road led us into a series on canyons and gorges.

It was like Central Otago through various sections of the gorge.

Summiting the pass.

Another large Monestry on the opposite side of the valley

We arrived in Daocheng and found a wee Airbnb, pretty nice place, a wonder around town scored some curiosity as lao wai (foreigner whiteyfoo) took the place in, the town people were very friendly and welcoming again.

Ellens little mate can be heard on the video at the platform scene, he was funny as saying alsorts and making funny sounds.

Seems towards to Tibetan side of the landscape the people are friendlier, just my observation.  

I can really only add a little and will let the pictures and video speak for themselves.