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Fang Ye said, "Angsai? Is it near Sanjiangyuan?"

Sanjiangyuan, the headwater region where the Yangtze, the Yellow, and the Lancang Rivers converge.

The short-eared owl teacher said, "Yeah, if you want to see wild snow leopards, Angsai is the best place.

Not only is there a high density of snow leopards there, with two or three individuals per hundred square kilometers, but also continuous infrared monitoring is being conducted for individual recognition. Many leopards have a stable presence there; they don't migrate with the seasons, and the local residents are also quite familiar with the snow leopard's distribution, so the chances of encountering one are quite high.

However, it also depends on luck. Some people go there and can see several snow leopards in one day, while others may not encounter any even after a few days."

Fang Ye had actually heard something about it.

After all, he was now part of the animal circle, where his friends' circles and group chats would from time to time share all sorts of related information.

"Speaking of which, isn't it a reserve area there, is it okay to travel? Can one go by car? Are there any precautions to take? Is there a certain distance we should maintain from the snow leopards or something?"

The short-eared owl teacher sent him a voice message directly: "Mm, initially, it was mainly about conservation, not allowing people to enter, but later in order to let the local Tibetans benefit from ecological protection, an eco-tourism project was launched in 2018.

The Angsai model involves staying in a Tibetan's home, where the village provides a guide to take you to see the snow leopards. There's no specific distance required; the principle is not to disturb the wildlife and to comply with the natural observation standards established by the local community.

In the Valley of the Cats, you stay in a Tibetan's home, and the guide also acts as the driver. They can take up to three people at once.

You can drive your own car, but I still recommend using the guide's vehicle because the road conditions there can be quite complex, and the guides are more familiar with them.

To enter the core area of the reserve, you definitely need to have the paperwork, as it involves the surveying of natural mountains, which is considered a state secret. Some reserves allow national roads to pass through them, which is permitted, and individuals can enter without issues, but don't overstep the boundaries with certain activities. If you're just going there to play, you should basically have no problem."

Fang Ye expressed his sincere thanks!

He also asked the short-eared owl teacher what preparations he needed to make and what items to bring along.

The short-eared owl teacher said, "If you're going, you must bring your ID card, then cash too since WeChat Pay may not work with every household there.

The guides there all speak Tibetan, so you'd better hire a translator as well.

Also, a sleeping bag, because although the Tibetan homes have thick quilts, it gets thief-cold at night, especially this month, so sleeping in a sleeping bag is more comfortable. Down jackets are needed every month except July and August, and you'll want long pants, thick snow boots, gloves, thick socks, a sun hat, sunglasses, and also a first aid kit..."

He listed a whole lot of things!

Fang Ye hurriedly took notes. It was clear he was dealing with an experienced pro!

At the previous raffle, besides a tent and energy bars, he also won quite a few items for outdoor travel.

Could the system be encouraging him to get out more?

He started digging through his inventory.

[Ultimate Sunscreen]: SPF (Sun Protection Factor) 100, PA (Protection Grade of UVA) +++++

Note: With this stuff on, Mom no longer has to worry about me getting tanned.

[Thick Snow Boots]: Furry and very comfortable to wear; impervious to snow and offer strong warmth.

[Aimbot Binoculars]: Makes it easier to spot wildlife when observing through the binoculars.

The system's products are absolutely top-notch.

He then gathered and organized the items listed by the short-eared owl teacher.

For anything incomplete, such as sunglasses, he resolved to go shopping.

Besides such essentials, of course, a camera is necessary for travel, and such electronic products are generally not available from system raffles.

...

Lan Li opened his eyes wide in surprise: "You want to go out for fun? Where to?"

This is really rare.

The zoo director is the ultimate homebody, often not even stepping out of the zoo unless it's a special occasion.

Fang Ye smiled and said, "I want to go to Qinghai to see snow leopards and all sorts of magical animals! I heard that Angsai Namsei Valley is a good spot, let's go have fun there together."

Lan Li had initially just wanted to comment on the magical animals—Tibetan foxes had become quite popular recently—but hearing Fang Ye suggest going together, she paused, "Ah, I'm going too?"

Fang Ye said in surprise, "We're a couple, of course we're going together! Don't you want to go?"

Lan Li immediately became a little excited and shy, her heart pounding enthusiastically, "I do want to go!"

This felt just like a honeymoon trip.

Fang Ye contacted and booked a five-day trip to the Angsai Valley of the Cats, including a translator.

After preparing everything they needed, by the next week, Lan Li was on a plane to Yushu Airport.

...

Spring had arrived in Linhai, where everything was coming back to life and temperatures could reach 20 degrees. In comparison, temperatures in Yushu were about fifteen degrees lower, definitely below 10 degrees.

By nightfall, the temperature could drop below zero!

Before getting off the plane, both of them put on down jackets. Even so, a sudden gust of cold wind made them shiver unpreparedly.

Lan Li sneezed, "Achoo! So cold!"

Instinctively, she moved closer to Fang Ye, slipping her hand into the pocket of his down jacket, and their hands clasped together.

Fang Ye fared a bit better!

He comforted her, "When we get to the Tibetan family's home, putting on thicker pants and warm socks should do the trick."

Their translator and guide were already waiting at the airport.

The translator was a young man roughly their age with a solid build. The guide was a middle-aged man around forty, his face tanned and rugged from the highland sun, wearing a brown coat and a hard-brimmed round felt hat.

The translator introduced himself with a smile, "My name is Duoji! This big brother here is Qunan."

"Tashi delek!"

Qunan greeted Fang Ye with a hearty handshake and a broad smile.

Duoji explained, "Tashi delek means 'hello' in Tibetan!"

Fang Ye and Lan Li quickly responded, "Tashi delek!"

They got into guide Qunan's car, where the heating brought welcome warmth.

Lan Li rubbed her cheeks, curiously peering out the car window.

Leaving the airport, the first stop was Zadoi County, followed by Angsai Township.

As the car traveled the road, Fang Ye said to Duoji, "Hey, brother, can we drive a bit slower? I'd like to enjoy the scenery along the road!"

Upon hearing this, Duoji chattered away in rapid Tibetan to Qunan, who had been driving at a moderate pace already, and now slowed down even more so they could appreciate the view outside.

The sky was a vast expanse of azure, and the highland sun beamed down directly!

On distant mountain ranges, pristine white snow could be seen, exuding a holy aura.

The scenery by the road was quite barren, with the majority being yellow mountains occasionally garnished with small white piles of snow, and green evergreen pines standing guard by the roadside.

The highland climate of Qinghai has just two seasons, cold and warm, with a long cold season and a short warm one. During the warm season in July and August, you might see a vast green expanse of grasslands, but at this time, there wasn't much green to be seen.