2019 Lincoln "Quiet Flight" Natural Beauty Chapter – The Summit of Meili
How do we measure our relationship with the world? What is the true meaning of a journey?
This is a land never lacking in myths, where there are still forbidden areas untouched by humans. This time, Fashion Travel teams up with Lincoln China to choose Meili in Yunnan. With the new Lincoln MKC, you can experience the breathtaking summit of Meili, encounter a paradise that truly touches the soul, and immerse yourself in the natural, self-sustaining beauty that is born of nature.
Stay at the Jixiashan Meili Hotel, waking up in a hidden realm isolated by snow-capped mountains. Through modern design and every rustic detail rich in Tibetan cultural history, religious significance, and ceremonial meaning, discover the beauty advocated by Lincoln in boundless tranquility, achieving a “transformation” between the journey and the self. Perhaps this is the best answer to finding the inner border during a trip.
Shedding the flamboyant, the true self leads the trend
The event specially invited Ba Dan, President of the Thangka Association and a senior artist, as the tranquility mentor to interpret Thangka art, known as the “Encyclopedia of Tibetan Culture.” One brilliant Thangka scroll after another unfolds, remaining endlessly charming even after a century. Just like Lincoln’s new brand concept “Quiet Flight,” it combines the Chinese philosophical expression of using stillness to overcome movement and achieving serenity through tranquility, while also reflecting the century-old luxury brand’s car-making philosophy.
In early spring, amid snowy landscapes, the Lincoln Greeting System equipped on the new Lincoln MKC projects a star-patterned welcome mat frosted with silver, igniting a sense of ceremony in the snowy expanse. Amid the vast, silent snow mountains, as the vehicle travels toward the Mingyong Glacier, the continuous ranges of the Meili Mountains are veiled in mystery. The standard LED headlights shine with dynamic brilliance through the thick fog, radiating extraordinary youthfulness and vitality, perfectly matching the vigor of Meili in March. The new Lincoln MKC features a reinterpreted Lincoln family front design, with the Lincoln Star Array grille breaking away from clichéd aesthetics—subtle yet unforgettable. The integrated LED taillights and unique rear design feature naturally flowing lines, like the ridge of a mountain, elegant yet powerful. The collision of raw and modern, the harmony of simplicity and stability with grace and grandeur—the new Lincoln MKC witnesses our encounter with the summit of Meili.
A regal stance, undaunted by perilous roads
Meili Snow Mountain, also known as the Prince of Snow Mountains, is located in the middle section of the Hengduan Mountains, approximately 10 kilometers northeast of Deqen County, Yunnan Province, nestled between the Nujiang and Lancang rivers. There are 13 peaks with an average elevation of over 6,000 meters, collectively known as the “Prince’s Thirteen Peaks.” Weaving through these serene mountains, the new Lincoln MKC comes standard with a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine, delivering a powerful 253 horsepower and 389 N·m of torque, allowing drivers to experience a smooth, flowing sense of driving pleasure in both motion and stillness.
“The most extraordinary, bizarre, and magnificent sights in the world often lie in dangerous and remote places.” Starting from the Jixiashan Meili Hotel and traveling along 44 km of the Mingyong Glacier—including 35 km of the two-way 214 National Highway along mountain roads, 8 km of the two-way Mingyong Road around the mountain, and 1 km of bumpy gravel road—passing through Deqen County, the entrance to the Feilai Temple scenic area, Bucun, and Mingyong Village. Multiple consecutive uphill and downhill curves and hairpin turns demand high precision in speed control. The new Lincoln MKC is equipped with an AWD all-wheel drive system, delivering efficient power to all four wheels, providing stable grip and precise road feedback under various conditions. Coupled with the ACC intelligent adaptive cruise control system, CCD continuously adjustable damping suspension system, EPAS electronic power steering system, and BLIS® blind spot monitoring system, you can fearlessly tackle steep and treacherous roads with confidence and stability.
Meili is a gift from God to the world and a paradise for all kinds of life. Whenever you reach a village, horses and cattle can often be seen freely roaming along the roadsides. The new Lincoln MKC is equipped with a PCA collision avoidance assist system with AEB active emergency braking, which actively alerts and mitigates dangers in emergencies. Additional features such as lane departure warning, lane keeping assist, and driver fatigue alert ensure respect and care for every life.
Freedom and spontaneity, where technology meets emotion
Wandering among the Meili Snow Mountains, the serene and timeless white is intoxicating. Its tranquil vastness and beauty are unmatched in Yunnan. Gazing out through the new Lincoln MKC’s panoramic sunroof, the towering main peak Kawagarbo Peak stands proudly. At 6,740 meters above sea level, it is the highest peak in Yunnan and an unconquered virgin peak to date.
The “Golden Mountain in Sunlight” spectacle of the Meili Snow Mountains captivates countless visitors. In the glow of the morning sun, the Meili Snow Mountains shine like the manifestation of a mountain deity. Sitting in the Scottish Deepsoft™ leather seats of the new Lincoln MKC, with the THX® II certified sound system’s 14 speakers delivering beautiful melodies all around, you enjoy a mobile theater-like auditory experience. All the way until sunset, the majestic snow-capped peaks are once again draped in splendid evening light, with grasslands, snow mountains, canyons, and forests unfolding like a painting along the way.
When night falls, turn on the interior ambient lighting of the new Lincoln MKC. Choose from seven ambient colors at will, with door wood trims reflecting the soft interior light, complementing the appropriately bright dashboard, keeping the journey home under the night sky full of delight.
From the Meili Snow Mountain to the Mingyong Glacier, every frame of scenery freezes into the most unforgettable memories. And the journey of Fashion Travel and Lincoln China into the "Quiet Flight" will continue to seek the next mysterious latitude and longitude for you, exploring serene places together and encountering the truest version of yourself.