2025 Daofu Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in July)

Help! This route in Sichuan West is just too photogenic! Snow-capped mountains, canyons, exotic landscapes... Every shot looks like a magazine cover✨ Here’s a comprehensive photography guide, bookmark it and go! Day 1: First Encounter with Snowy Mountains Chengdu → Maobailiang Viewing Platform → Siguniang Mountain Shuangqiao Valley → Danba ✅ Maobailiang: Arrive early morning to capture the panoramic view of Siguniang Mountain; use a telephoto lens to compress the space, and when mist swirls, it looks like a fairyland ✅ Shuangqiao Valley: Use a wide-angle lens to shoot the reflection of snowy mountains on the lake during the hike; capture light and shadow changes during the blue hour at dusk. If the guide doesn’t enter the scenic area, plan your shots in advance! Day 2: Encounter with an Exotic Planet Danba → Moxi Park → Yuzixi → Xinduqiao ✅ Moxi Park: Wear solid-colored clothes to shoot sci-fi style photos; shoot from a low angle to highlight the ruggedness of the rocks ✅ Yuzixi: Arrive one hour before sunset to photograph the golden sunlight on the mountains and capture silhouette portraits for a full atmospheric effect Day 3: Secret Realm of the Green Wilderness Xinduqiao → Moon Lake → Zesang La Aerial Garden ✅ Moon Lake: Capture light spots in the forest during a light hike; use a macro lens to shoot moss in the stream ✅ Zesang La: Reserve your spot early to shoot the sunset over Gongga Mountain; bring a reflector to light up your subjects; use star mode to capture a stunning Milky Way Day 4: Full-on Road Movie Vibes Xinduqiao → Gedilamu → S434 Snow Mountain Road → Chengdu ✅ Gedilamu: Shoot the carousel with snow-capped mountains in the background; use a wide-angle lens to include the full panorama ✅ S434: Shoot the road extension line at Honghaizi; drone footage of the zigzag road is absolutely amazing! ⚠️ Must-See Tips for Photographers 1️⃣ Buy Shuangqiao Valley tickets in advance; last-minute tickets may be unavailable! 2️⃣ Avoid Yuzixi and Gedilamu on rainy or snowy days; safety first 3️⃣ Bring a tripod, graduated filter, and polarizer; if you have severe altitude sickness, don’t carry heavy gear! 4️⃣ Large temperature differences between morning and evening; keep camera batteries warm with heating pads Grab your camera and set off—every frame in Sichuan West is worth cherishing!📷

In Ganzi, Sichuan, at the congregation of scenic areas around Xinduqiao municipal, to the north is the Moshi Park (Inked Rock Park). These rocks are in grey shades, as though immersed with calligraphy ink, thus the name "Inked Rock". And it was awesome to visit the park in autumn to appreciate the rock forest adorned by the surrounding's autumn display. #china #sichuan #ganzi #naturalwonders #thingstodo The rock here is a type of rare rock formed inside the Earth, then tectonic activities had somehow pushed it to the surface. Over the years, these rocks are weathered forming an array of interesting structures and texture, with what appears like folds, jagged edges, rugged surface and appearance, and some are rather smooth. At an altitude of 3,500m above sea level, it is a transitional zone from tree forest to grassland. Forests, shrubs and grasses are found here and the surrounding hills, creating autumn shades of green, yellow, orange, brown and red. Wild animals can sometimes be seen here, and chance of viewing is uncertain. The locals rear yak and horses, and these animals can sometimes be seen here as well. I visited the park twice, the second visit (2024) was 10 days later than the first (2023). It was noticed that the yellow display of the hills in the first visit, was redder in the second visit. Notably, the entire park looked redder in the second visit. The photos shown here are a mixture from both the visits. Moshi Park is often included as one of the destinations in Daocheng Yading tours. The nearest village to her is the Bamei village. There are vantage points to view the rock forest from a distance, and there are walkways to walk beside and among the rocks.

There are few people here, and the scenery is as beautiful as Siguniang Mountain. I love the rainbow road leading to the snow-capped mountains the most. The forest on both sides is covered in golden autumn colors. Especially now, it feels like being in an autumn fairy tale world. There are snow-capped mountains, streams, wild horses, meadows, and colorful forests. Sitting by the clear stream and looking at the snow-capped mountains nearby, That moment is so beautiful that it feels like entering a dream. . —Transportation Guide— 📍Location: Yala Snow Mountain Scenic Area, Ganzi, Sichuan 🚗Self-driving: Navigate to Yala Snow Mountain . 🗺️Travel Guide ❶You can only take a sightseeing bus to Yala Snow Mountain, and there are many beautiful views along the way. ❷The rainbow road at the entrance of the scenic area is great for photos, and you can see the full view of the snow-capped mountains. ❸The sightseeing bus will stop at Yala Bridge for a while, where there are streams, lawns, and colorful forests, making it a great spot for photos. ❹At Basong, you can hike or ride a horse to Sister Lake. ❺On the way back, you can get off at the turquoise lawn, where you can see the snow-capped mountains up close, as well as streams, cattle, and horses. . ⚠️Tips 1️⃣The weather is changeable, and it is beautiful to visit on a sunny day. 2️⃣The ultraviolet rays are strong, so be sure to protect yourself from the sun. 3️⃣If you plan to hike to Sister Lake, be prepared for outdoor activities.

🚩Sisters planning to go soon, make sure to save this!🉑 Ready to go 📍Jiuzhaigou "After visiting Jiuzhaigou, no other water will impress you." This magical and beautiful paradise💒 is hidden in the towering mountains⛰ of the northwestern Sichuan plateau. The mountains and waters blend seamlessly, naturally formed. 📍Daocheng "There is a place called Daocheng, and I want to go there with my most beloved person💗! To see the blue sky🖼, the white snow-capped mountains🏔, and the golden grasslands🏕." 📍Siguniang Mountain Four snow-capped mountains🏔, a road leading to the snow mountains🛣, white towers🎈, and meadows🌳. There are no bad photos📷 here! 📍Yuzixi The romance of the world is nothing compared to Yuzixi💗. This is the most classic and popular🔥 viewing spot for Gongga Snow Mountain in western Sichuan! The golden mountain at sunset🌄 is incredibly beautiful. 📍Seda Seda is a famous Buddhist place, with 🔴red monk houses that are spectacular and unique. It is known as the "Red Buddhist Kingdom." 📍Bipenggou In Bipenggou, you can see ice waterfalls🏔, snow-capped mountains🗻, forests🌲 up close, and enjoy various snow activities. 📍Dawa Gengza Dawa Gengza means "beautiful sacred mountain"🏔 in Jiarong Tibetan. It is a 360° viewing platform🌌 with diverse and beautiful scenery. 📍Dagu Glacier Dagu Glacier is the world's lowest altitude, largest area, and youngest glacier🗻, and it is also the closest glacier to the city🏠. 📍Moshi Park Moshi Park is called the "China Geological Bermuda" by experts and scholars. Walking in the park feels like strolling on an "alien planet"🌏. ✅Tips for Traveling in Western Sichuan: 🔹Be sure to bring warm clothes or a windbreaker. The plateau is really different from the plains! The temperature difference between day and night is large, and it gets colder at higher altitudes and at night. You can buy a shawl at the scenic spot, which looks good in photos and keeps you warm. 🔹Prepare for sun protection, bring sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses. Don't be fooled by the seemingly mild sun; the ultraviolet rays are very strong on the plateau, and it's super easy to get tanned! The sunlight there is quite glaring. 🔹Bring moisturizing skincare products, face masks, and lip balm. The plateau climate is quite dry, and if you don't hydrate your face enough, it will hurt from being too dry, and makeup will cake!

In Western Sichuan, we never lack the best autumn colors. The first time you come to Ganzi, Yading is a must-visit. 🚗Route ①Day 1: Chengdu - Kangding - Zheduo Mountain - Xinduqiao ②Day 2: Xinduqiao - Daocheng - Daocheng Yading Scenic Area ③Day 3: One day in Daocheng Yading Scenic Area ④Day 4: Daocheng - Xinduqiao - Tagong Grassland - Moxi Park - Seda ⑤Day 5: One day in Seda - Danba ⑥Day 6: Danba - Siguniang Mountain - Chengdu ⛰️Scenery Overview 🚩Xinduqiao: Considered a "photographer's paradise" by many photographers. Wandering around Xinduqiao and its surroundings, everywhere is filled with light and shadow. The autumn in Xinduqiao is even more irresistible, with layers of forests dyed in colors, babbling streams, and ethereal snow mountains. 🚩Daocheng: Known as the "last piece of pure land on the blue planet," its sacred mountains and lakes form the most holy place on the plateau. 🚩Moxi Park: Moxi Park became popular because its scenery resembles an "alien planet." When passing by, take a detour to have some fun. 🚩Seda: The red Buddhist kingdom stands on the snowy plateau, where monks in red robes practice and study. Whether you have faith or not, you can feel the pure power of faith here. 🚗Travel Suggestions: ①Charter: The most free and comfortable ②Join a convoy: Friends with cars can consider a convoy, as there will be altitude sickness in Western Sichuan, and it's safer with more people. ③Group tour: More worry-free, and a high-quality group will make the trip more reasonable.

July is when the summer in Western Sichuan truly arrives Blue sky, white clouds, lakes, grasslands, seas of flowers in various colors, snow-capped mountains Just the scenery on the self-driving route is enough to make one linger and forget to return~ In the summer, there's nothing more comfortable than traveling, camping, going to the grasslands At this time, Western Sichuan will have meadows, fresh flowers💐, snow mountains, streams, forests. Western Sichuan 3~4 days mini circuit: - DAY1: Chengdu➡️Mount Siguniang (Shuangqiao Valley)➡️Stay in Xiaojin/Danba DAY2: Accommodation➡️Huiyuan Temple➡️Moshishan Park➡️Yuzixi➡️Xinduqiao DAY3: Xinduqiao➡️Gedalaram➡️Zheduoshan➡️Mugecuo DAY4: Return to Chengdu - 🚩Western Sichuan Travel Check-in Guide: · 1️⃣Mount Siguniang: Truly the 'Little Switzerland' of Western Sichuan, the scenery is beyond words It's recommended to just visit Shuangqiao Valley 📍Photo spots in Shuangqiao Valley: Buddha Peak (great for road trip photos), Siguna Lake (lake view with dead trees), Nianyu Dam (wooden walkway, grassland, wildflowers, waterfall) · 2️⃣Huiyuan Temple: A magnificent and splendid royal monastery Next to Huiyuan Temple in July, there's a huge field of rapeseed flowers Now in full bloom, it really amazed me The temple and the row of white pagodas at the entrance are great for photos · 3️⃣Moshishan Park Known as the 'alien planet' with the cold and solitary vibe of Iceland 🎫60, round-trip sightseeing car fee in the park is 20 yuan Photos look sophisticated, and the views from the wooden walkway and high places are excellent · 4️⃣Yuzixi: Yuzixi not only has mountaintop sunsets🌇 and snow-capped mountains The scenery at the foot of Yuzixi Mountain is also beautiful Streams, swings, grasslands are all great for photos Especially the coffee cart by the road, unforgettable to this day · 5️⃣Gedalaram Fairy-tale cottages, carousels🎠 under the snow mountains Pianos🎹, swings, lighthouses, buses🚌, there are so many elements for photography~ · 6️⃣Zheduoshan Everyone climbs up to throw Salonda Many videos of throwing Salonda are filmed here But in July, Zheduoshan is really crowded, and there are traffic jams If you encounter this situation, you can choose to give up · 7️⃣Mugecuo Lakes, forests, grasslands, cascading waterfalls, and other natural landscapes > ⚠️Tips for traveling in Western Sichuan: ☑️About the weather☀️ Many people have asked me about the weather these days, actually, the forecast of rain is mostly showers, and it can turn into a clear day in minutes, so don't worry too much, no matter the season, bring warm clothes, don't trust the weather forecast too much ☑️It's recommended to drive an SUV for self-driving ☑️In the plateau area, keeping warm, sun protection, and preventing altitude sickness are essential, the ultraviolet rays are really strong, remember to do good sun protection, apply sunscreen, and keep hydrated and moisturized Don't shout, don't run or jump with large movements ☑️The plateau climate is changeable, bring a storm jacket, umbrella, raincoat

🎈The original picture of Mount Siguniang is straight out, and the aftereffects brought by Western Sichuan are even more intense than a heartbreak! Here comes the summary of my strategy for spending 1700+ on a customized small group tour⛰ If someone hasn't been to Mount Siguniang in the summer, I would really cry to death😭😭 It's really so beautiful that it hits right in the feels without any need for filters! Snow mountains, lakes, grasslands, yaks, log cabins, the beauty here is completely natural and doesn't need any excessive embellishment, 📷a casual snap is just like a blockbuster movie🤩🤩 🔸【Mount Siguniang】 It is divided into three scenic areas: Shuangqiao Valley, Changping Valley, and Haizi Valley. I highly recommend choosing Shuangqiao Valley, where you can enjoy the fun of hiking and also take a tour by car, which is not tiring at all! Shuangqiao Valley is the most developed valley in Mount Siguniang, with a scenic area tour bus that runs through the entire valley. The scenery in the valley is like a huge bonsai, with forests, snow mountains, streams, lakes, and meadows perfectly integrated, and many places will make you feel as if you are in Switzerland. ‼️If you can only choose one place to go in Western Sichuan, take a look at the Western Sichuan small loop, which really meets all travel needs. Spend three days visiting the essence spots like Fish West, Mugecuo, Zheduo Mountain, Moxi Park, Mount Siguniang Shuangqiao Valley, Tagong Grassland, etc.‼️ ❗️❗️【Itinerary】 🍋Day1: Chengdu - Mao's Nose Ridge - Mount Siguniang Shuangqiao Valley - Danba 🍋Day2: Danba - Yala Snow Mountain Viewing Platform - Huiyuan Temple - Moxi Park - Tagong Grassland - Fish West - Xinduqiao 🍋Day3: Xinduqiao - Zheduo Mountain - Mugecuo - Chengdu 📌【Travel Guide】 Recommended travel dates: July every summer. Exact location: Mount Siguniang Town, Xiaojin County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province. Business hours: 7:30-15:30 (No entry into the park after 15:30). Tickets: Ticket plus park sightseeing car 150 yuan/person. ✅【Preparations Before Departure】 1. Altitude sickness: I am the kind of person who easily gets altitude sickness, but going to Shuangqiao Valley is no problem. If you are worried, you can prepare some glucose, and if you feel hypoxic after entering the mountain, you can buy an oxygen can, which is available at almost every station for self-service sale. 2. Transportation: For friends who drive by themselves, if you are not often on this route, it is not recommended to drive by yourself. The roads in Western Sichuan are treacherous, especially during the rainy season, so be more cautious as the routes are complex and dangerous. 3. Accommodation: Accommodation is generally chosen in Rilong Town (Mount Siguniang Town), and there are homestays available for accommodation in Shuangqiao Valley, suitable for in-depth travel. 4. Weather: You can check the weather in Xiaojin County before departure, which is generally accurate. Even if it's cloudy on the road, it might be a different scene once you cross the mountain. When the sun comes out, it's really hot, so just wear some easy-to-take-off jackets.

⛰Mount Siguniang is located in Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, situated on the western Sichuan plateau, and is known as the 'Alps of the East'. The mountain is majestic, the scenery is beautiful, with Yin and Yang Mountain, Changping Gully, Shuangqiao Gully and other scenic spots, it is a good place for mountaineering, hiking, and sightseeing. 🗺Itinerary: D1: Chengdu - Mount Siguniang - Danba D2: Danba - Jiaju Tibetan Village - Yala Snow Mountain - Xindu Bridge D3: Xindu Bridge - Moxi Park - Tagong Grassland - Chengdu 🌈About Mount Siguniang: ⛰Mount Siguniang Scenic Area consists of three gullies: Changping Gully, Haizi Gully, Shuangqiao Gully 👀What to see? - Enjoy the snow mountain group composed of 85 snow mountains❄ - Visit the high mountain lakes like the heavenly Yaochi⛰ - Appreciate the golden autumn scenery of the original forest with a forest coverage rate of 98%🌲 🏂What to play? - High mountain snow water rafting🌊 - Camping under the pure starry sky⛺ 📷Where to take good photos? - 📍Redwood Forest: You can enjoy a large area of redwood trees and pine trees, the scenery is absolutely beautiful - 📍Budala Peak: You can take a large picture of the highway snow mountain, as well as streams, Tibetan element stones, white towers, and grasslands - 📍Siguna Co: The beautiful lake, the reflection is a major highlight - 📍Chasing Fish Dam: There are grasslands, beautiful flowers, herds of cattle, streams, plank roads, and you can also raft - 📍Longzhu Wrong: Calm lake water and small waterfalls - 📍Ginseng Fruit Ping: A fairy tale world with ancient trees, snow mountains, streams, and small bridges 💰About tickets: - Shuangqiao Gully: Ticket 80 yuan/person, sightseeing car 70 yuan/person - Mount Siguniang Changping Gully Scenic Area: Ticket 70 yuan/person, sightseeing car 20 yuan/person - Haizi Gully: Ticket 60 yuan/person - Rafting: 80 yuan/person ‼Note: Tickets need to be booked one day in advance ⏰Scenic area opening hours: 7:00-17:00 🌟Tips: - Only the Redwood Forest scenic spot sells food - The rafting spot is at Chasing Fish Dam - Camping is only recommended in Shuangqiao Gully - Shuangqiao Gully has the most charming scenery

Take the bus to Mount Siguniang in the early morning Slowly enter a world of silver and snow❄ This is really the most dreamy scenery I have seen in more than 20 years Thanks to the live picture, I will always remember the moment I was moved by nature - 🚉【How to get there】 🔸Self-driving: It takes about 4 hours to drive from downtown Chengdu 🔸Public transportation: Take the bus from Chengdu Chadianzi Bus Station to Mount Siguniang (please note not to go to Xiaojin) 🔸Charter / carpool: There are many one-day / two-day tour groups to choose from - 🗻【Mount Siguniang Shuangqiao Valley Tour Guide】 You can take a bus tour in the scenic area, there are 7 stops for getting off and playing, the recommended way to play is to take the bus to the terminal "Redwood Forest", which takes about 40 minutes, and then visit other scenic spots along the way, or choose to explore new scenery on foot～ ➊Redwood Forest: The highest altitude in the scenic area exceeds 3800 meters, where you can enjoy the blend of redwood forest and snow mountain, which is most beautiful in autumn and winter ❷Potala Peak: Named for its mountain shape resembling the Potala Palace, this is a good place to shoot road scenery, and you can also hike to Zhugana Lake from here ❸Siguna Lake: This is the best reflection shooting point. When the weather is clear, you can shoot the wonderful combination of reflection and snow mountain ❹Nianyu Dam: You can choose to drift or walk on the plank road. The whole journey of the plank road is less than two kilometers. There are relatively few tourists and it is suitable for slowly appreciating the scenery ❺Longzhu Lake: The scenery is similar to Siguna Lake, you can choose according to personal preference ❻Ginseng Fruit Ping: There are often yaks on the open lawn, which is a pleasant place - 🏞【Mount Siguniang 2-day tour】 D1: Depart from Chengdu, go to Wolong and Balang Mountain, and finally arrive at Mount Siguniang Town D2: Return to Chengdu after visiting Shuangqiao Valley 🗺【Sichuan West Small Ring Line】 D1: Depart from Chengdu, pass through Kangding and Airport Road, and finally arrive at Tagong D2: From Tagong to Muya Temple and Yala Snow Mountain D3: Go to Danba, and then go to Mount Siguniang D4: Return to Chengdu from Mount Siguniang - 【Travel 𝐓𝐢𝐩𝐬】 🔸Rime and snow only appear in the morning, and they will gradually melt after the sun rises. If you want to watch rime and snow scenes, remember to enter the scenic area early 🔸Before the sun rises, the temperature is very low, and your hands and feet will feel very cold. Remember to keep warm! 🔸If you are in good health, you do not need to carry oxygen bottles to avoid problems that may be caused by strenuous exercise 🧳【Self-driving travel precautions】 If you choose to drive to Mount Siguniang, here are some things to note: 🚗 Road conditions: The road conditions to Mount Siguniang in winter may be complicated. Please check the weather and road conditions in advance to ensure your own safety. 🅿 Parking: There are parking lots in the scenic area for tourists to park their vehicles. Please park as required to avoid obstructing other vehicles. ⛽ Refueling: During the self-driving process, please ensure that there is enough fuel in the car to avoid difficulties in refueling during the stay in the mountains. 🚧 Safe driving: On mountain roads, please pay attention to safe driving, drive carefully, follow traffic rules, and ensure the safety of yourself and others. 📸【Strategy Tips】 Some small tips for travel strategies to help you better enjoy the trip to Mount Siguniang: ✅ It is recommended to arrange your itinerary in advance, plan the play time of each scenic spot, and ensure that you can fully appreciate the beautiful scenery. ✅ During the trip, remember to leave yourself enough time to rest and relax, and don't overwork. ✅ Dress: Considering the lower temperature in the mountains, please choose suitable warm clothing and remember to bring suitable shoes for walking on different terrains. ✅ Photography skills: If you like photography, you can learn some shooting skills in advance to better capture the beautiful moments of Mount Siguniang. ✅ Transportation: Depending on personal preferences and actual conditions, you can choose to use sightseeing cars or walk in the scenic area, or try other means of transportation, such as hiking, cycling, etc.

I found the deserted 'Matcha Lake' in western Sichuan and it's insanely beautiful! At the last moment of 2023!? I embarked on my third trip to western Sichuan. This time, I stepped into a less-known county in western Sichuan with my friends - Dao Fu County. I stepped into the secret realm of the towering snow mountains in the painting, the prayer flags, and the green lake. I love this kind of original natural gift that is not destroyed~ It's the shock of seeing Qinghai after flipping through the mountains at first sight. When I stood on the spot and couldn't calm my excitement for a long time, I felt that this trip to Dao Fu was worth it! I want to share this beautiful view with you. About Dao Fu County: The overall altitude of Dao Fu County is around 4000+, so you must adapt to the high altitude in advance before doing outdoor activities. The overall urban facilities of Dao Fu County are already very complete, and the hotels in the county are very good~ You can also choose outdoor homestays to watch the sea of clouds and starry sky, etc. About transportation: Direct flights from all over the country to Chengdu, self-driving from Chengdu into western Sichuan county, we took the 318, the whole journey is about 5.5h, avoid the weekend peak period, there will generally be no traffic jams on the road~ About the route: The surrounding areas of Dao Fu County are all undeveloped scenic spots. We also followed local friends to several natural treasures. Many of them are inaccessible to city vehicles and require a half-hour walk or professional vehicles to enter~ About the season: November to December is the season when the autumn leaves in western Sichuan are more yellow. The scenery taken is more autumnal, and the overall temperature will be lower, so be sure to wear more clothes. Here I share a 3-day and 2-night itinerary: Chengdu - Dao Fu County - Yu Ke Town - Yu Ke Prairie - Yu Ke Pass - Yu Zhu Lake - Ba Mei Town - Mo Shi Park - Chengdu. Only the beautiful scenery that you see on your journey can stay in your mind and let us savor its beauty in every dream. I hope it will not be destroyed too quickly and retain the original sense of nature's gift.

My suggestion: You must go and see Seda in winter, with a detailed guide attached|||Winter Seda❄️ A world of only red and white❗️ It looks more mysterious and solemn The red and white all over the mountains are shocking😭 This winter, you must go and feel it❗️ ✅About the travel guide⭕️ and precautions⚠️ of Seda, I have also sorted it out for everyone, don't miss it if you want to go! 【🎫Ticket Reservation Precautions】 🔸Reservations are divided into online and offline. Online reservations need to be made three days in advance in the "Larong Gou Advance Reservation" applet, 30/person 🔸Offline cannot be reserved on the same day, you need to make a reservation one day in advance at the Seda Jinma Grassland Distribution Center, it is recommended to choose online reservation ✅Must-visit spots in Seda 📍Seda Altar City: The golden altar city is located on the highest peak in the Buddhist Academy, and there are prayer wheels 📍Observation Deck: Standing at the railing, you can overlook the entire Seda and the entire Wuming Buddhist Academy 📍Long Staircase: Walk along the stairs to get a close view of the red houses 📍Dongga Temple: One of the three major temples in Seda 📍Sky Z Platform: Very shocking, I hope everyone respects it, do not take pictures ✔️Route 1⃣️ D1: Chengdu-Kangding-Zheduo Mountain-Yuzixi-Xinduqiao D2: Xinduqiao-Tagong Grassland-Moshi Park-Seda D3: Seda-Yala Snow Mountain-Danba D4: Danba-Siguniang Mountain·Shuangqiao Gully-Chengdu ✔️Route 2⃣️ D1: Chengdu-Dagu Glacier-Heishui D2: Heishui-Maerkang-Seda D3: Seda-Seda Buddhist Academy-Guergou D4: Guergou-Bipenggou-Chengdu 📍Along the way, check-in at the best spots ✨Seda ✨Yuzixi ✨Moshi Park ✨Siguniang Mountain ✨Yala Snow Mountain ✨Dagu Glacier ✨Bipenggou ⚠️Precautions ✔️Respect local customs, do not make noise when visiting, do not touch the heads of local children ✔️Without permission, do not take pictures of the interior of the local Tibetan temples ✔️Seda is a place for monks and nuns to study and practice, do not eat in public places ✔️Dress appropriately, respect beliefs 🎒Travel Essentials 🔸Do a good job of keeping warm and sun protection, down jacket. Sun protection is essential 🔸If you are worried about altitude sickness, you must rest well the night before, staying up late will really cause altitude sickness 🔸Don't blow for a long time, it can cause headaches 🔸Don't take a bath or wash your hair on the first day after entering the plateau 🔸Bring your ID and other documents, charger, power bank, headphones

Hello everyone, I am the elephant of the Forest Tribe🐘 The autumn in Western Sichuan is colorful and gorgeous but always particularly short-lived In a blink of an eye, it's already a world of snow and ice - About Western Sichuan, I believe most of you know, the snow mountains here are very stunning🏔️ 📷It has the King of Shu Mountain - Gongga Snow Mountain, the Snow Crown - Yala Snow Mountain, and the Queen of Shu Mountain - Four Girls Mountain, as well as many not so famous snow mountain groups 🏔️However, each mountain has its unique style, especially from different platforms, from far to near different angles to watch the snow mountain, it is even more addictive...... - So, as the longest winter, what are the exciting things in Western Sichuan that we can look forward to❓ 1⃣️Blue Ice In Western Sichuan, besides snow mountains, there are various large and small lakes. When winter comes, the temperature drops, and the lakes will freeze, forming the plateau gem → blue ice The further into winter, the thicker the blue ice, at this time most of the lake surface thickness can bear the weight of adults, so you can go up and wander around ✅Best blue ice viewing spots: ①Red Sea ②Sting Lake ③Gongga Dressing Table - 2⃣️Sunshine Golden Mountain Winter weather is stable, it is the best time to watch the Sunshine Golden Mountain, from entering the Red Sea, all the way are accompanied by snow mountains, although some scenic spots have temporarily closed , but it will not affect everyone to see the Sunshine Golden Mountain ✅Best Sunshine Golden Mountain viewing spots: ①Gongga Dressing Table / Gaer Temple Black Stone City ②Yala Snow Mountain Viewing Platform (📍The above picture was taken here) ③Balang Shengdu Village - I am the elephant of the Forest Tribe, more exciting continuous sharing, more recent situation continuous output...... Thank you for your likes, I hope everyone can have a pleasant journey‼️

In this vast sea of ​​mountains Fortunately, I met Meet this fearless oath of love In this vast land It is the snow-capped mountains that have witnessed the passage of time. - Western Sichuan Tourism It's so beautiful that I feel like I've entered a fairyland Sitting by the stream Looking at the clear running water Snow-capped mountains nearby Enjoy the best moment of travel under the blue sky and white clouds - 👭【Some ways to play here】 The whole journey from the scenic area gate to the sightseeing bus is very beautiful Rainbow Road is beautiful About 14 km to the visitor center The only way to reach the top is by hiking or riding a horse. About two kilometers Look at everyone's physical condition You must take photos before 5 o'clock. Camping is recommended to take pictures of the sunset Jinshan - ⛺️【Camping conditions by the river】 Camping is allowed in the scenic area, all in the parking lot of the visitor center There are staff on duty in the scenic area, so the safety issue is very good. There is hot water and radiators in the toilet, and there are charging poles for RVs. If you need to camp, you need to register with the scenic spot, then take the shuttle bus with your luggage and equipment, or you can make an appointment online one day in advance so that you can drive in. - 📷【Recommended shooting spots】 1. Rainbow kilometer and snow-capped mountains at the entrance of the scenic area 2. All places on the scenic road are very beautiful 3. Take a sightseeing bus to the bridge 4. 2 km ahead of the visitor center parking lot, there is a large lawn and a small stream. beautiful 5. Sister Lake, colorful forest is very beautiful - 🚗【4 days and 3 nights route recommendation in western Sichuan】 Day 1: Chengdu - Kangding - Provincial Road 434 - Red Lake - Sidingcuo - Yuzixi - Xindu bridge Day 2: Xinduqiao - Tagong Grassland - Moshi Park - Gung Nong Village - Tagong Day 3: Tagong-Yala Snow Mountain Scenic Area-Tagong Day 4: Tagong-s434-Chengdu - 🏨【Accommodation recommendation】 Kangding: Xiyu Hotel Tagong: Wild Camping Site, Mandala Xinduqiao: Gongga Dzong - The snow-capped mountains change from white to golden and then back to white again As the light gets darker We stand in this cold wind Hug each other and look up at the sky Starry sky We are lucky to be able to love and experience the mountains and seas together! -

As the May Day holiday approaches, a round-trip ticket to any destination costs 3,400 yuan. I regret forgetting to make travel plans in advance! Hey~ Are you talking about me? No need to regret it! After reading this guide, take my recommendation: Chengdu surrounding tour-take a trip to the mysterious western Sichuan, and you can accidentally travel to another planet. 🗓 Itinerary: DAY1 Chengdu·Sichuan - Tagong Grassland - Moshi Park Scenic Area DAY2 Xinduqiao - Muya Holy Land Scenic Area - Chengdu·Sichuan 🏨 Accommodation: Daofu Guilai·Moshi Linka B&B The B&B is super beautiful and very unique. The last picture was taken at the B&B~ It is very close to Moshi Park Scenic Area. When you are tired, go back to the room to rest! Note that it is best not to take a shower or wash your hair to prevent altitude sickness😪 [CarFront] Transportation strategy: 5 hours of self-driving from downtown Chengdu or a 2-day and 1-night tour with a group tour for about 300 yuan~ 🌟Highlights: Near Moshi Park, the mountains and rocks are towering, changing and magnificent; entering Moshi Park, the world is like a foreign land, only the starry sky remains the same. I have seen photos posted by other bloggers before. On sunny days, the sun shines on the ink-like stone forest, which has a natural high-end feel and is very photogenic. It snowed on the day I went, and the white snow and ink stones were another feeling. In short, it looks good no matter how you take pictures! 📝Precautions: At an altitude of about 3,400 meters, you must walk slowly, avoid running and jumping, and don’t get too excited when you see the beautiful scenery [Facepalm] Otherwise, you will be like me, breathing oxygen and posing at the end (painful lesson [Shhh]) #川西自驾游 #五一去玩 Get ready to escape from the unchanging life with me and find yourself in the travel. © Billionaire #Summer fun places #Good places with few people #Wonder of nature

🔥**🔥[5-Day, 4-Night Western Sichuan Hotspot Guide] Experience "Heaven on Earth" for Just 1500 RMB per Person! Snow Mountains + Grasslands + Tibetan Villages All in One!🔥** **🚀 Attention-Grabbing Hook** "Closer than Tibet! Wilder than Switzerland! Every shot in Western Sichuan is a desktop-worthy masterpiece!" (Aerial footage of Siguniang Mountain + Tagong Grassland) --- **📍Day 1: Siguniang Mountain · First Encounter with Snow Peaks** ✅ **Shuangqiao Valley (80 RMB)**: Take the sightseeing bus straight to Redwood Forest, snap Instagram-worthy shots on Budala Peak Road, and enjoy summer rafting (50 RMB). ✅ **Maobiliang Viewing Platform (Free)**: Capture the panoramic sunset view of Siguniang Mountain—golden snow peaks are breathtaking! 🏠 **Accommodation**: Kongshan Homestay (300 RMB/night), where you can lie in bed and watch the sunrise glow on Yaomei Peak. --- **📍Day 2: Danba Tibetan Village + Moerduo Stone Forest Park** ✅ **Jiaju Tibetan Village (50 RMB)**: Explore "China's Most Beautiful Village" and dress in Tibetan attire for stunning photos with ancient watchtowers. ✅ **Moerduo Stone Forest Park (60 RMB)**: Otherworldly rocky terrain—wear solid colors for the best shots! ✅ **Tagong Grassland (Free)**: Go horseback riding (50 RMB/hour) and photograph the sunset glow on Yala Snow Mountain. --- **📍Day 3: Litang · The City in the Sky** ✅ **Litang West Gate (Free)**: Snap a photo with the "Must-Drive 318" sign—Ding Zhen’s hometown vibes are unbeatable! ✅ **Thousand-Household Tibetan Village (Free)**: Stroll through Tibetan-style architecture and try milking cows or making butter tea (30 RMB). 🏠 **Accommodation**: Litang Tibetan Homestay (200 RMB/night), with oxygenated rooms to prevent altitude sickness. --- **📍Day 4: Daocheng Yading · Hiker’s Paradise** ✅ **Milk Lake + Five-Color Lake (146 RMB)**: A 5-hour hike at 4,700m altitude—bring oxygen tanks! ✅ **Chonggu Temple (Free)**: Wear Hanfu for ethereal photos with snow-capped mountains and temples. --- **📍Day 5: Return Trip + Honghaizi** ✅ **Honghaizi (Free)**: Hike around the lake and marvel at the breathtaking snow mountain reflections! 🍜 **Food**: Xinduqiao Yak Hotpot (50 RMB/person), Litang Tibetan Sweet Tea (10 RMB/cup). --- **💰 Money-Saving Tips** ▪️ Off-season (Nov-Apr) offers buy-one-get-one-free tickets and 50% off accommodations! ▪️ Renting a car with a driver is more convenient than self-driving (Toyota Prado 500 RMB/day). ▪️ Buy oxygen tanks online in advance (15 RMB/tank, sold for 30 RMB at scenic spots).

Budget travel guide for a 5-day Western Sichuan adventure under 800 RMB—maximizing value and photo opportunities! Perfect for students and young travelers (see Figure 8 for viral photo tips). 🗺️ 5-Day Itinerary (800 RMB/person) Day 1: Chengdu → Kangding → Honghaizi → Yuzixi → Xinduqiao Transport: Bus from Chengdu Xinnanmen Station to Kangding (120 RMB), carpool from Kangding hostel (80 RMB/person/day) Highlights: - Honghaizi (10 RMB entry): Capture snow-capped mountain reflections + prayer flags. Avoid traffic via S434 Provincial Highway. - Yuzixi sunset (free): Secure your spot by 18:30. Bring a windproof jacket! Shoot the Milky Way at night (stay at Xinduqiao hostel, 30 RMB/bed). Day 2: Xinduqiao → Gunong Village → Mo’erduo National Geological Park → Bamei Town Free gem: Gunong Village (free, accessible by sedan)—panoramic views of Yala Snow Mountain + riverside camping (bring your own tent at no cost). Viral spot: Mo’erduo Park (60 RMB, 20% off with student ID). Wear pink/yellow scarves for aerial shots of "alien terrain" on the skywalk. Stay: Bamei Town hostel (40 RMB/bed). Try yak yogurt pancakes (10 RMB). Day 3: Bamei → Shuangqiao Valley (Siguniang Mountain) → Stay near the valley Must-do: Shuangqiao Valley (150 RMB ticket + shuttle, 110 RMB for students). Nianyuba drift (90 RMB): Summer highlight—gentle currents perfect for vlogging. Budala Peak: Best light at 3 PM for epic road + mountain shots. Stay: Tibetan guesthouse near the valley (50 RMB/person shared room). Day 4: Horseback ride in Changping Valley → Danba Tibetan Village Budget option: Hike to Dead Tree Beach (free) or share a horse to Yao’mei Peak viewpoint (bargain to 50 RMB/hour). Cultural experience: Free Danba Zhonglu Tibetan Village. Climb the viewpoint for watchtower + sea of clouds shots. Learn to make pickle buns at a homestay (10 RMB). Day 5: Danba → Chengdu (scenic return via S303 Highway) Free stops: Yak Valley, Yala Snow Mountain viewpoint. Lunch in Wolong Town (15 RMB for tofu rice). 💰 Ultra-Saving Tips Transport: Buses + hostel carpools (60% cheaper than private cars). Free photo stops along G318 Highway. Tickets: Bring student IDs! Discounts at Mo’erduo Park/Siguniang Mountain. Yuzixi, Gunong Village, and Tibetan villages are free. Food: 5 RMB butter tea + 2 RMB barley bread fill you up. Buy raw yak meat (30 RMB/jin) at markets and pay restaurants to cook it. Lodging: Hostels/Tibetan homestays (avg. 40 RMB/night). Xinduqiao’s "Dengba Inn" organizes stargazing groups. Avoid: Oxygen cans cost 60 RMB in scenic areas! Buy in Chengdu pharmacies for 20 RMB. Prevent altitude sickness with Rhodiola oral liquid (5 RMB/box). ⚠️ July Travel Notes Weather: 20°C daytime (T-shirt + sun protection), 5°C mornings/evenings (fleece needed). Pack disposable raincoats (afternoon showers). Safety: Zheduo Mountain/Yuzixi are 4,200m+—no showers upon arrival! Bring glucose oral liquid for altitude adjustment. Crowds: Skip packed Jiuzhaigou/Daocheng Yading. Opt for free hidden spots (Honghaizi, Gunong Village). 💡 Youth knows no price—hard seats straight to Western Sichuan! This route’s base cost (transport + lodging + tickets) is just 500 RMB. Spend the extra 300 RMB on food, and your social media will overflow with content. Charge into summer now!

Western Sichuan in summer is truly the ultimate summer retreat, fulfilling all your summer fantasies here. From June to August, Western Sichuan boasts glittering snow peaks, lush grasslands, and wildflowers like waves, with daytime temperatures averaging around 20°C—cool and refreshing, offering the ultimate summer escape. 🗺 My Travel Itinerary 📍Day 1: Chengdu → Kangding → Kangding Love Song Scenic Area 🌅 Kangding's unique Tibetan culture features red walls and roofs, and you can even see pilgrims—a city brimming with cultural charm. 🌅 Kangding Love Song Scenic Area: A hidden gem with fewer crowds and stunning views. The Seven-Color Lake shimmers in sunlight, and you can admire highland lakes, reminiscent of Qingdao's beaches—exceptionally beautiful. 📍Day 2: Kangding Love Song Scenic Area → Tagong Grassland → Gunong Village 🌅 Tagong Grassland: A fairy-tale green oasis surrounded by Yala Snow Mountain. Gallop across the plains chasing clouds by day and fall asleep under the Milky Way at night—pure romance! 🌅 Gunong Village: A pastoral village embraced by meadows, flower fields, streams, and grazing livestock. Free from commercial hustle, it offers only pristine pastureland scenery beneath the snow-capped mountains. 📍Day 3: Tagong → Moxi Park → Yuzixi → Xinduqiao 🌅 Moxi Park: Feels like stepping onto a mysterious alien planet. The stark black stone forests resemble frozen waves, layer upon layer stretching into the distance. 🌅 Xinduqiao: I especially love this untouched countryside. Set up a canopy by the creek, sit back, and listen to the murmuring water.

Absolutely breathtaking! Daocheng Yading deserves its title as "the last pure land on the blue planet." Spend three days and two nights exploring snow-capped mountains, lakes, and meadows with this foolproof guide🏔️ ✨Trip Highlights - Circular route design with no backtracking - Ultimate experience of alpine lakes framed by snow mountains - Double delight of Tibetan culture and natural landscapes 🚗3-Day Itinerary Day1: Acclimatization at lower altitude 📍Shangri-La Town (2,900m) Adapt to the high altitude in this "gateway to Yading" 📍Gongga Langjiling Monastery Tibetan Buddhist temple with photogenic prayer wheels📿 Tip: Avoid showering on the first day! Day2: Long hiking day 📍Yading Scenic Area (arrive before 7:30am) ✔️Sightseeing bus to Zhaguanbeng (1h) ✔️Hike to Chonggu Temple (20min) ✔️Electric cart to Luorong Pasture (6.7km) 📍Milk Lake (4,600m) Azure lake surrounded by snow mountains - must visit! 📍Five-Color Lake (4,700m) Magical lake that changes colors in sunlight🌈 Tip: Bring enough oxygen tanks! Round trip takes 6-7 hours Day3: Leisurely finale 📍Pearl Lake Stunning reflection of Mount Chenrezig 📍Echu Mountain Viewpoint Panoramic view of Yading's landscape on return trip ⚠️Practical Tips 🧥Clothing: Windproof jacket+fleece+hat (extreme wind!) 🍫Supplies: Chocolate/glucose/self-heating meals 🏨Accommodation: Stay in Shangri-La Town (better sleep at lower altitude) 📸Photography: Best light before 10am 🍲Food Recommendations ▫️Tibetan yak hotpot (hearty and comforting) ▫️Butter tea (altitude sickness prevention) ▫️Tsampa bread (great hiking snack) 💡Pro Tips 1. Take Rhodiola in advance - proven effective! 2. No signal in scenic area - bring enough cash 3. Last shuttle departs at 18:30 - don't miss it 4. Use SPF50+ sunscreen! (learned the hard way) Hidden gem destination

🔥 "First stop after the college entrance exam" Depart from Chengdu → Western Sichuan Small Loop ✅ Siguniang Mountain Shuangqiao Valley rafting ✅ Moxi Park exotic planet ✅ Tagong Grassland horseback cloud chasing 🏨【All Season Chengdu Wuhou Shrine Dashidong Road Hotel Student Benefits】 📍800 meters from the subway station, very convenient for gathering 🎓 Extra for college entrance exam students: double breakfast + late check-out + travel postcards 💡Travel Photography TIPS: 1️⃣ Wear bright clothes at Moxi Park for sci-fi style shots in minutes 2️⃣ Shuangqiao Valley has the softest light at 4 PM, with stunning snow mountain reflections 3️⃣ The hotel is very close to Wuhou Shrine, perfect for shooting the red walls of Wuhou Shrine #Trip.comTravelPhotography #WesternSichuanGraduationTrip #CollegeEntranceExamDiscount #AllSeasonHotel #ChengduTravel

A pilgrimage to snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and faith! * **🚗Transportation:** * **🚘Self-drive:** Depart from Chengdu, SUV or off-road vehicle recommended (some rugged sections like Zheduo Mountain, Tagong Grassland) * **🚌Private/Shared Car:** Suitable for those who don't want to drive themselves; local travel agencies can arrange * **🚌Public Transport:** Buses from Chengdu Xinnanmen Station to Kangding, Danba, etc., but transfers between attractions are inconvenient * **Essentials:** Sunscreen, sunglasses, hat (strong UV at high altitude), warm clothing (large day-night temperature differences), common medicines (cold medicine, stomach medicine, altitude sickness remedies like Rhodiola), camera (stunning scenery) * **⚠️Altitude Sickness:** Avoid strenuous exercise upon arrival, drink plenty of water, prepare oxygen bottles (available locally) **🚌II. Classic Itinerary (7-10 days)** * **Day 1-2: Chengdu - Kangding - Xinduqiao** * Experience Tibetan-Han cultural fusion in Kangding "Love Song City," overlook the city from Paoma Mountain * Distant view of snow-capped mountains from Zheduo Mountain Viewpoint (4,298m altitude) * Xinduqiao "Photographer's Paradise," capture Tibetan houses and pastoral scenery in changing light * **🚌Accommodation:** Tibetan-style guesthouses in Xinduqiao (local experience) * **Day 3-4: Xinduqiao - Tagong Grassland - Danba** * Classic view of Tagong Monastery's golden roof framed by Mount Yala * Horse riding and Tibetan costume photos on Tagong Grassland, chance marmot sightings * Otherworldly terrain at Mo'ersi Park (great for drone shots) * Danba Jiaju Tibetan Village (one of China's most beautiful villages), overnight stay * **Food Recommendations:** Yak meat hotpot, butter tea, barley cakes * **Day 5-6: Danba - Siguniang Mountain - Xiaojin** * Shuangqiao Valley in Siguniang Mountain (well-developed, easy hiking) * Changping Valley trek (close-up view of Yaomei Peak) * **Hiking Tip:** Choose routes based on fitness level, bring trekking poles * **Day 7-8: Xiaojin - Barkam - Sertar (Optional)** * Larung Gar Buddhist Academy (awe-inspiring red monastic city, requires advance booking) ⚠️* Sky burial ceremony (respect local customs, maintain silence) * **Return:** Sertar - Chengdu (or return directly from Siguniang Mountain) **III. Hidden Gems (For In-Depth Travel)** * **Cuoka Lake:** Fairyland with mirror-like water reflecting snow mountains and temples * **Dangling:** Hiking to Hulu Lake, stunning autumn foliage * **Mosika:** Isolated paradise for marmot interactions * **Yarchen Monastery:** Sacred female monastic island **⚠️IV. Important Notes** * **Respect Beliefs:** No photography inside temples, rotate prayer wheels clockwise * **Environment:** No littering - high-altitude ecology is fragile * **Road Conditions:** Check traffic info before departure (landslides common in rainy season) * **Border Permit:** Required for Sertar/Yarchen (apply at hometown police station) **V. Travel Tips** * Weak signal in some Tibetan areas - download offline maps * Carry cash (some places don't accept mobile payment) * Purchase travel insurance (medical coverage important at high altitude) Western Sichuan's beauty lies along the journey - slow down and feel the serenity beneath snow mountains and the power of faith.

Can't make it to Xinjiang? These 4 "Cloud Meadows" in Western Sichuan are Absolutely Divine! Healing pastures above 3000m with grazing herds and snow-capped mountains Every shot looks like a National Geographic cover! 🌿【Top 4 Nalati-style Pastures in Western Sichuan】 1. Dagu Glacier·Luogesi Sacred Mountain Pasture ▪️Hidden gem at the foot of the world's lowest-altitude glacier ▪️Cable car to 4860m with sea of clouds like fairyland ▪️Must-capture: Glacier café + hiking trails through snow meadow 2. Ematang·Cloud Flower Sea Pasture ▪️Millions of wild flowers carpet the land from June-August ▪️Nature's air-conditioned room at 3500m altitude ▪️Hidden experience: Stargazing camping + horseback riding through flowers 3. Yele Lake·Yi Ethnic Pasture ▪️2600m alpine lake + primeval forest ▪️Ultra-healing black pearl sheep herds on meadows ▪️Must-try: Yi-style roasted lamb + bonfire party 4. Yuke Grassland·Snow Mountain Viewpoint ▪️The forgotten "Kham Altay" ▪️View cloud seas over grasslands from 4600m mountain pass ▪️Ultimate experience: Drone shots of "Sky Mirror" 📸【Divine Photo Spots】 ▫️Horseback silhouette shots across meadows ▫️Wide-angle compression of mountains and pastures ▫️Backlit hair glow for atmospheric shots ▫️Drone overheads of "human body grassland" folds ⚠️【High Altitude Survival Guide】 ✅ Transport: SUV recommended, chains needed for some roads ✅ Accommodation: Stargazing tents (Yuke Grassland/Ematang) ✅ Essentials: Sunglasses + sunscreen + oxygen + windbreaker ✅ Food: Grassland yak hotpot + butter tea This summer, experience the romance of "wind sweeping through grass revealing cattle and sheep" without going to Xinjiang Western Sichuan's heavenly pastures are Sichuan locals' best-kept healing paradise!

Day 1: Chengdu → Siguniang Mountain → Danba** ✔️ The snow-capped mountain reflections in Shuangqiao Valley are breathtakingly beautiful, with the best light at 3 PM! ✔️ Overnight in a Tibetan village in Danba—bonfire party under the stars is super atmospheric~ **📍Day 2: Moxi Stone Park → Tagong Grassland → Xinduqiao** ✔️ Wear a white dress in Moxi Stone Park for out-of-this-world photos! ✔️ Remember to bargain for horseback riding at Tagong Grassland—50 RMB lets you gallop freely. **📍Day 3: Daocheng Yading Long Route Challenge** ✔️ Luorong Pasture → Milk Lake → Five-Color Lake—7-hour hike is totally worth it! ✔️ Essentials: Oxygen tank + trekking poles + self-heating hotpot (lifesaver). **📍Day 4: Pearl Lake → Return Trip** ✔️ Relaxing visit to Pearl Lake, must-capture road shots on Highway 318. 🍜 Foodie must-tries:** ▪️ Xinduqiao’s "Waiting for Maple" yak meat hotpot. ▪️ Litang’s "Tsangyang Gyatso" Tibetan restaurant. **💡 Tips:** ✅ Best time: September–October, bring a down jacket + sunscreen. ✅ Hiring a local driver is safer (many sharp mountain road turns). **📷 Photo spots to hit:** 1️⃣ Bulala Peak Road in Siguniang Mountain. 2️⃣ Alien Planet Zone in Moxi Stone Park. 3️⃣ Snow-capped mountain reflections at Milk Lake in Daocheng Yading.

Gunong Village, located in Tagong Town, Kangding City, Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Sichuan Province, is a lesser-known but breathtakingly beautiful Tibetan village. Nestled near Tagong Grassland and Yala Snow Mountain, it's perfect for travelers who love natural scenery and tranquil atmospheres. Here’s a detailed travel guide: --- ### **1. Transportation** 1. **Self-driving** (Recommended) - From Chengdu, take the Yaan-Kangding Expressway to Kangding, then switch to Provincial Highway 434 via National Highway 318. After passing Tagong Town, navigate to "Gunong Village." The entire journey takes about 6-7 hours. - Road conditions: Suitable for sedans, but some sections have many curves—drive with caution. 2. **Public Transport** - Take a bus from Chengdu's Xinnanmen Station to Kangding (about 4 hours), then hire a car or share a ride to Tagong Town (about 2 hours). Finally, take a taxi or arrange for a homestay pickup to Gunong Village. --- ### **2. Best Time to Visit** - **May-October**: The grassland is lush with wildflowers, and the weather is pleasant (daytime 15-25°C, large temperature differences between day and night). - **September-October**: Stunning autumn scenery with golden meadows against snowy mountains. - Winter (November-March) offers magnificent snowscapes, but it’s cold and roads may be closed—check ahead. --- ### **3. Must-Visit Attractions** 1. **Yala Snow Mountain Views** - The village faces Yala Snow Mountain. Camp or sit by the stream to admire the mountain’s reflection—especially breathtaking at sunrise or sunset. 2. **Tagong Grassland** - About 15 minutes by car from Gunong Village. Enjoy horseback riding, photography, and visit Tagong Monastery (a sacred Tibetan Buddhist site). 3. **Minyak Monastery** - Known as "Little Seda," this grand temple complex offers a deep dive into Tibetan culture (about 30 minutes from the village). 4. **Gunong Village Valley** - Streams, meadows, and herds of yaks and sheep make it ideal for picnics, relaxation, and pastoral photography. --- ### **4. Accommodation Recommendations** 1. **Camping** - Several campsites in the village (approx. 50-100 RMB/tent) offer basic facilities. Perfect for stargazing at night. 2. **Tibetan Homestays** - Options like "Gunong Village Tibetan Homestay" (150-300 RMB/night) provide an authentic Tibetan experience. 3. **Hotels in Tagong Town** - For more comfort, stay in Tagong Town (e.g., Mandala Hotel), though you’ll need to commute to the village. --- ### **5. Food Recommendations** - **Tibetan Cuisine**: Butter tea, tsampa, yak meat hotpot (try "Tibetan Family Feast" in Tagong Town). - **Bring Snacks**: Limited dining options in the village—pack snacks or self-heating meals. --- ### **6. Important Tips** 1. **Altitude Sickness**: The village is at 3,800m—avoid strenuous activity and carry oxygen or Rhodiola. 2. **Sun Protection & Warmth**: Strong UV—wear hats and sunglasses. Large temperature swings—bring a down jacket. 3. **Eco-Friendly**: Take trash with you to protect the environment. 4. **Respect Customs**: No photos inside temples; walk around prayer wheels clockwise. 5. **Signal**: Some areas have no service—download offline maps in advance. --- ### **7. Suggested Itinerary (2-3 Days)** - **Day 1**: Chengdu → Kangding (lunch) → Tagong Grassland (explore) → Gunong Village (camp/homestay). - **Day 2**: Yala Snow Mountain sunrise → Minyak Monastery → Mozi Park (optional, 1 hour away) → Return or extend stay. --- Gunong Village is ideal for travelers seeking a slow-paced, immersive nature experience. Visiting off-peak enhances its serene beauty. Feel free to ask if you have more questions!

National Highway 317 in Western Sichuan ~ Unlock snow-capped mountains, flower seas, and alien planet landscapes! Weekend escape plan activated 🚀 Seas of Ose flowers, otherworldly stone forests, crimson Buddhist realms... Every snapshot is wallpaper-worthy 📸 A must-recommend for all souls yearning to escape urban chaos! 💨 🛬【Itinerary】 🌼Day 1: Chengdu → Jagenba → Tagong Grassland ✔️7:00 Depart straight to Jagenba! In May, Ose flowers bloom like a sea of clouds 🌸 (Navigate to "Tiwuzhong Village" for fewer crowds) ✔️14:00 Horseback riding and epic equestrian photos at Tagong Grassland 🐎 ✔️19:00 Witness the golden sunset over Yala Snow Mountain 🌄 (Navigate to "Gedilamu" for the best vantage point) 🌌Day 2: Mo Stone Park → Seda → Return ✔️8:00 Rush to Mo Stone Park for alien planet-style photos 🌑 (Wear bright colors! Overcast days make the stone forests more photogenic) ✔️12:00 Visit the crimson ocean of Seda Buddhist Academy 🔴 (Note: Sky burial ceremony at 14:30—respect local customs ⚠️) ✔️20:00 Encounter the Milky Way on the return journey 🌌 (Remember to turn off car lights! The galaxy is visible to the naked eye) 🧡【Hidden Experiences】 ✨Join a bonfire tap dance! Ganzi County hosts nightly Tibetan dance sessions led by local grandmothers (Socially anxious? Just sway along 💃) ✨Stay in a Tibetan village and experience "flower-clock wake-up calls" 🌸—aunties gently tap your window with pear blossoms to wake you ✨Carve sutras on Mani stone piles! Stacking stones for blessings is incredibly healing (Remember to walk clockwise around them 🙏) This summer, will you be typing away in a cubicle 💻 Or watching flowers bloom beneath snow-capped mountains? 🌸

National Geographic Got It Right! This 80km Flower Highway in Western Sichuan 💖|||🌄 Looks straight out of an anime! Snow-capped mountains, forests, flower fields, streams, blue tear lakes, wild mushrooms, yaks... all appear along this 80km route~ 📍 Location: Yuke Grassland, Daofu County Altitude: 3,700m | Entrance fee: Free Road condition: Mostly paved and smooth; only 3-4km of bumpy road (7-8km near Riyuetan direction). 🚘 Four routes to enter Yuke Grassland: From Barkam: Visit Lover’s Lake first, then head to Yuke. From Luhuo: Pass by Zongmei Grassland, incredibly scenic~ From Danba: Go through Dangling, perfect for a hike to Hulu Lake~ From Daofu (recommended): Longdeng Grassland and Bairi Mountain (reachable by noon on the second day, with endless flower fields!). 🌸 Must-visit spots in Yuke Grassland: **Joy Terrace** The iconic swing tree from *Travel Anywhere* is here! Super photogenic~ **Bairi Mountain Meadow** Just 10 minutes from Daofu town, you’ll enter the flower zone! About 30km from base to summit, with winding roads surrounded by blooms—no fences, so stop anytime to relax in the flowers! **Jiayilacuo Lake** A blue "milk sea"—my annual hidden gem since 2019! Coniferous forests, lake, and snowy peaks create a breathtaking view. Hike 10min to the hillside pavilion for a panoramic vista. **Yaochi Forest** Feels like Xinjiang! Pink rhododendrons bloom in June~ ⚠️ Tips: Yuke Grassland is pristine—avoid driving on the grass! Pack out all trash when camping. No fees or staff here. Drive carefully—livestock often roam the roads! 🚗 6-Day Western Sichuan Summer Road Trip (No Traffic!): D1 | Chengdu → Barkam → Lover’s Lake → Guanyinqiao D2 | Guanyinqiao → Yuke Grassland → Joy Terrace → Bairi Mountain Pass → Yuke Town D3 | Yuke Town → Ka’erza → Jiayilacuo → Yuke Grassland D4 | Yuke → Bairi Mountain Meadow → Daofu → Longdeng Grassland → Moshi Park → Gunong Village → Balangshengdu → Tagong D5 | Tagong → Jiageba → Sky Garden → Xinduqiao D6 | Xinduqiao → Seqika Village → Jiangba Grassland → Sidingcuo → Kangding → Chengdu

【Gunong Village】Not only can you camp here, but you can also get a close-up view of Yala Snow Mountain, located right in Tagong Grassland🐂, with many wild scenic spots around, offering more options. Especially in summer, there are not only vast green meadows but also plenty of🌸wildflowers, making it feel like summer straight out of a Miyazaki comic🖼️. 📍Location: Gunong Village, Tagong Grassland, Ganzi Prefecture, Sichuan 🚘Transport: About a 6-hour drive from Chengdu, or 1 hour from Xinduqiao (if coming from Chengdu, it's recommended to stay overnight in Xinduqiao and head there the next morning). 🅿️Parking fee: 20 RMB, collected by local villagers. ⛺Camping with your own tent also incurs a site fee of around 50-100 RMB. 🔥Travel Tips ☑️If traveling during holidays or peak season, go early to secure a good spot—later arrivals may get less scenic views. ☑️Although open all day, avoid camping overnight—it's cold and unsafe, with possible wildlife encounters at night. ☑️Bring photo props if possible—camping chairs and lanterns make for great shots. ☑️Camping supplies can be purchased in Xinduqiao; Tagong Town also has some, but the selection may be limited. 🖼️Nearby attractions to visit together: 📍Balan Shengdu: The golden sunrise over Yala Snow Mountain is even more stunning than at Yuzixi. 📍Minyak Monastery: A resplendent temple, perfect for Tibetan-style photography—many shops offer Tibetan costume rentals. 📍Geri Horse Village: Adjacent to Minyak Monastery, just a few hundred meters away, known as "Little Seda" for its brick-red buildings resembling Seda. 🚘3-day, 2-night mini-loop itinerary: 𝒅𝟏: Chengdu - Shuangqiao Valley in Siguniang Mountain - Danba 𝒅𝟐: Danba - Yala Snow Mountain Viewing Platform - Gunong Village - Tagong Grassland - Yuzixi - Xinduqiao 𝒅𝟑: Xinduqiao - Honghaizi - Mugecuo - Chengdu

🌟 Living the dream at 3,000 meters with your little ones! Barley fields/hot spring eggs/forest hikes✨ Finally finished organizing my phone photos today! This educational trip to Western Sichuan with "Youxiake" Completely cured my mental exhaustion🍃 Playing "wilderness host" among snow-capped mountains and grasslands every day Sharing this leisurely aesthetic of earthly pleasures~ 🚗 Itinerary (with real experiences) 𝐃𝟏➠ Chengdu gathering The Tibetan-style hotel opening ceremony amazed me! Thangka-themed room + Tibetan tea welcome, perfect 520m altitude for acclimatization 𝐃𝟐➠ Intangible cultural heritage + City of Love Songs Handmade black pottery in Yingjing Yandao Ancient Town (national intangible heritage!) Master said "knead the clay with your breathing rhythm" Evening Kangding citywalk was super chill🌊 Zheduo River's rushing blue like jadeite 𝐃𝟑➠ Healing day in barley fields Became a Tibetan farmer for a day in Jagenba👩🌾 ✔️ Learned to distinguish barley types ✔️ Ground fresh barley flour in century-old water mill ✔️ Made butter tea until my wrists ached - so fragrant! Night galaxy viewing and astrophotography📸 Guide taught us constellations 𝐃𝟒➠ Moon Lake glamping day Usnea moss collected during forest hike became natural decor Hot spring eggs with perfect runny yolk♨️ (⚠️ Don't soak feet too long at 3,200m altitude) 𝐃𝟓➠ Mushroom hunter mode! Songrong mushrooms everywhere in Shade Township forest🍄 Learned poison mushroom secret: "The brighter the color, the closer to death" 𝐃𝟔➠ Grassland BBQ Set up black tents, wove yak hair ornaments Tibetan grandma said "prayer flags recite scriptures with each flutter" Evening open-air BBQ with homemade milk tea🥛 💡𝐓𝐢𝐩𝐬: ❶ Scientific altitude progression from 2,560m ❷ Best June-September (barley was lush green in June) ❸ Includes professional photographer! Free starry/Tibetan costume photos ❹ Many kid-friendly activities (milling/picking mushrooms/tent setup) Crossing Zheduo Mountain back to Chengdu on last day Suddenly understood the itinerary's line: "Slow down to see life's true essence" All anxieties washed away by snowmelt This knowledgeable travel beats check-in photos by 100x! [Private car tours] [Custom trips] [Private groups] available~ How to book same itinerary 👇👇Tap [Chat Now] at bottom left for details!

At 3 AM, Yala Snow Mountain glistened with a silver foil-like cold light under the moonlight. The sound of streams drifted up from deep within the meadow, and the horses' breath mingled with the wind as it passed through the prayer flags. Recalling the 24-hour neon lights that never dim in the city, perhaps people need such nights more, to open the tunnel to the stars. 📍 Gulong Village, Kangding City, Garze, Sichuan ⛰ Altitude 3500-3700m 🏡 Han Muzi Wooden Cabin ▪ Floor-to-ceiling windows directly face Yala Snow Mountain, allowing you to lie down and gaze at the Milky Way at night, and the cabin comes with a private bathroom.