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#Lhagang Grassland Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
How to have fun in Western Sichuan in winter?
1. Go ice skating on various lakes, such as the wild horse sea of Zhe Duo Mountain, the Sting Lake of Kangding Airport, the Lake of Black Stone City, the seven mountains and seven lakes of Tagong Grassland, it's really great!
2. If you want to see the golden sunshine on the snow-capped mountains, many places have been closed due to the snow.
There are actually several peaks around Xindu Bridge that you can go to, such as Yuzi West, Gedilam, Mannuka, and the newly built Ze Ren Beng Zeng.
It's only about an hour's drive from Xindu Bridge, and cars can reach directly.
For those who want to go, it hasn't started snowing there yet, set off quickly~ Xindu Bridge
You must visit Seda at least once! A place where there is a lack of oxygen but not a lack of faith
🪷 A paradise above, Seda on earth, a place known as the awakening of the 'soul'. Under the azure sky✨, amidst the silver ridges and green grass🌿, thousands of crimson wooden houses🧱 cluster around several magnificent temples, with the Buddha's light shining brightly✨, where heaven feels just a few steps away😇.
🪷 The holy land of Buddha's country, Seda, seems to be the perfect combination of nature and faith, where every corner carries devout beliefs📿, drawing countless souls. Let us embark on a journey to the pure land of the heart and find our faith in Seda.
🗺️ Recommended route:
D1 Chengdu--Kangding--Internet celebrity airport road--Honghaizi--Yuzixi/Gediramu
D2 Xinduqiao--Tagong Grassland--Moshigou Park--Seda County
D3 Seda County--Seda Free Travel--Yala Snow Mountain Viewing Platform--Danba/Jiaju Tibetan Village
D4 Danba/Jiaju Tibetan Village--Shuangqiao Valley of the Four Girls Mountain--Chengdu
⛰️ Recommended attractions:
🚏 Seda: The red land of Buddha, an ocean of faith, a pure land of the soul, where every shade of red shines with devotion
🚏 Wuming Buddhist Academy: Experience the profound cultural heritage of Buddhism and let your soul be sublimated in the light of Buddha
🚏 Yuzixi: 360° snow mountain viewing platform, watch the sun shine on the golden mountain⛰️, and gaze at the romantic starry sky
🚏 Moshigou Park: An alien planet🪐, full of Instagram style, perfect for moon-like photography
📸 Photo tips:
1️⃣ There is a yellow railing on the viewing platform. Stand by the railing and take an overhead shot of the entire Seda including yourself
2️⃣ Below the viewing platform, there are two concrete piers, one tall and one short, where you can take atmospheric shots from above or from the side
3️⃣ Walk down the concrete road to the mandala city, turn around and take a photo with the majestic prayer wheel
4️⃣ The red streets and alleys are also very photogenic
5️⃣ The best times to shoot the panoramic view of the Buddhist Academy are at 8:00 and 16:00
⚠️ Precautions:
1️⃣ Seda is located in a high-altitude area. If you experience symptoms of altitude sickness upon arrival, please rest and drink plenty of water.
2️⃣ Seda is a sacred place of Tibetan Buddhism. When visiting, you should respect the local customs and beliefs, and not take photos or disturb the lives of local residents and monks at will
3️⃣ No fire, smoking, drones, or live broadcasting is allowed
4️⃣ If you encounter someone asking for money in the Buddhist Academy, they are generally scammers, so be cautious
5️⃣ There are hotels in the Buddhist Academy that only serve vegetarian food and require on-site reservation
🧳 Essentials for the trip
➡️ Documents: ID card, student card, tour guide card, senior citizen card, and other discount documents
➡️ Daily necessities: toiletries, sunscreen, lip balm, hand cream, thermos, rain gear
➡️ Clothing and footwear: cold-proof and warm clothing and spare clothes, casual shoes, sunglasses, socks
➡️ Electronics: camera, mobile phone, charger, power bank
➡️ Food: water, snacks, bread, fruit
Let's meet in Seda, put aside the troubles of the world, and together seek the peace and tranquility within our hearts!
Du Minjun takes you on a self-driving tour during Qingming, May Day, and Dragon Boat Festival to see the sea of flowers at the end of spring and the beginning of summer
The smart and handsome "Du Minjun" sister dog from Chengdu is out and about again~
"Du Minjun" shares flower-viewing routes suitable for late spring and early summer from April to June, all of which are on the Western Sichuan circuit.
🤍April Limited Edition: Jinchuan Pear Blossoms.
Take advantage of the Qingming holiday to catch the tail end of the Jinchuan pear blossoms.
🚉【Self-Driving Route】
Depart from Chengdu, enter Aba, pass through Ma'erkang, and it's a 6-hour drive to Jinchuan. Then exit from Ganzi, pass through Luding, and return to Chengdu.
🏨【Accommodation Recommendation】
Jinchuan Guipu Homestay, there is a large courtyard in front of the homestay where dogs can run freely. The owner will also cook a local chicken egg for the dogs for breakfast, and it's another energetic day for the dogs.
💛May Special Edition: Jiagenba Ersai Flowers.
The May Day holiday is perfect for a self-driving tour, and the Ersai flowers with Tibetan style are all in bloom.
🚉【Self-Driving Route】
Depart from Chengdu, pass through Kangding, enter Ganzi, cross the Zheduo Mountain, pass the Tagong Grassland, and arrive at Jiagenba.
🚉【Accommodation Recommendation】
Shanhai Campsite, the campsite is in an apple🍎 orchard, with small wooden houses for accommodation. If you go in August-September, you can also enjoy free apple picking at the campsite and even take them home in a bag.
🩷June Style Edition: Hongyuan Gesang Flowers/Various Wildflowers.
For the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, why not go on a self-driving tour?! Vast fields of Gesang flowers and unknown wildflowers are blooming, and you are about to enter a world of green fairy tales.
🚉【Self-Driving Route】
The Jiuma Expressway, which opened at the end of March, allows you to drive straight from Chengdu to the Hongyuan Grassland at high speed, taking only 4 hours!
🌟【Highlight Features】
In spring, you commonly see peach/plum/apricot/pear/rapeseed flowers, but flowers unique to Tibetan style can only be seen in the plateau regions, and these Gesang flowers are worth the trip.
Beautiful flowers do not bloom all the time, and the colors of spring wait for no one, so remember to check the blooming period before you set off. In the plateau areas, prepare some glucose and small oxygen cans, just in case.
The hidden gem of Western Sichuan, a Swiss-like pastoral landscape awaits your flirtation!
🎉Beyond the towering snow-capped mountains🏔️, shimmering lakes, and dense forests of Western Sichuan, there lies a picturesque, refreshing pastoral scene! This place is Xinduqiao, a breathtakingly beautiful place that will make you linger and forget to return!💖
🌼🐎Xinduqiao, a pastoral symphony where cattle, sheep, and horses gather, is brimming with life and vitality. When the May Day holiday or summer arrives, it becomes an ideal spot for picnics, camping🏕️, and leisurely outings! If you want to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, cast aside the worries of work and life, why not explore Western Sichuan for yourself!🌈
📸There are countless pastoral check-in spots along the way, each worth stopping for a photo!📷 Waze Township, a world of light and shadow, makes you feel as if you are in a fairyland; Juri Temple, with its serene valley setting, is a perfect choice for wedding photography; along the way in Riche Village, fields, streams, and little wooden bridges, each spot irresistibly invites admiration...
🏡In addition, there are beautiful places like Songdun Niji Post, Shuiqiao Village·Wilderness Journey, Maiba Village, and more waiting for you to explore! Here, you can feel the charm of nature and also enjoy the warmth and comfort of homestays.💕
🚗Of course, there are some things to keep in mind when traveling! The plateau weather is changeable, remember to bring more clothes; drink some Rhodiola before setting off to maintain a good mood; for family trips, it is not recommended to bring family members who are too young or too old; and be sure to take sun protection measures!🌞
🔥Finally, I'll share with you a less crowded route that allows you to travel through Western Sichuan with ease! Starting from Chengdu, the route passes through Kangding Airport Road, Balang Shengdu, Moshishan Park, Tagong Grassland, and other places, eventually returning to Chengdu. This route is not only stunningly beautiful but also relatively off the beaten path, avoiding the awkwardness of overcrowding.🚙
Spring Limited Edition | The pear and peach blossoms are in bloom, we can set off now
| The pear and peach blossoms are in bloom, we can set off now. The pear blossoms in Western Sichuan and the peach blossoms in Tibet seem to have become the symbols of the start of spring, with pear and peach blossoms flourishing in the mountains, valleys, and villages, bringing new life to the entire western region.
In the winter of thousands of miles of ice and drifting snow, it's hard not to marvel at the sight of a different color, and exclaim that a myriad of purples and reds always heralds spring.
The weather is just right, let's walk into this place together in March, peering through the windows of Tibetan houses to see the peach and pear blossoms blooming on the slopes, as if entering into an oil painting.
Travel Suggestions:
Peach Blossom
D1: Gather in Chengdu
D2: Chengdu - Yingxiu - Shuangqiao Valley of the Four Girls Mountain - Xiaojin - Danba
D3: Danba - Jinchuan. Hundred-mile Pear Blossom Sea - Jiaju Tibetan Village
D4: Jiaju Tibetan Village - Yala Snow Mountain Viewing Platform - Moxi Park - Tagong Grassland - Mani Valley - Xinduqiao Town
D5: Xinduqiao Town - Eighteen Bends of the Heavenly Road - Kazila Mountain - Litang. Letong Ancient Town - Maoya Grassland - Haizi Mountain. Sister Lakes - Batang - Mangkang
D6: Mangkang - Dongda Mountain 5130 Pass - Zuogong - Bangda - Nujiang Gorge 72 Turns - Baxoi
D7: Baxoi - Peach Blossoms along the way - Anjuela Mountain - Midui Glacier - Ranwu Lake - Bomi
D8: Bomi - Peach Blossom Valley - Guxiang Lake - Tongmai - Lulang - Sejila Mountain Pass (Best viewing platform for Namjagbarwa) - Gala Peach Blossom Village - Linzhi
D9: Linzhi - Niyang River Scenic Area - Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon. Sosong Village - Linzhi/or upgrade to stay in Sosong Village
D10: Linzhi - Linla Water Expressway - Lhasa
Pear Blossom
D1: Gather in Chengdu from all over the country
D2: Chengdu - Cat Nose Beam to view the panorama of Four Girls Mountain - Shuangqiao Valley - Zhonglu Tibetan Village
D3: Zhonglu Tibetan Village - Jinchuan. Hundred-mile Pear Blossom Sea - Jiaju Tibetan Village
D4: Jiaju Tibetan Village - Yala Snow Mountain Scenic Area Hiking - Yuzixi - Xinduqiao
D5: Xinduqiao - Airport Rainbow Road - Honghaizi - Niubei Mountain
D6: Niubei Mountain (sunrise, sea of clouds) - Luding Bridge - Chengdu
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I am Mu Zi, meeting a different self on the road.
The mountains are high and the roads are long, at the foot of the snowy mountain
Curis Temple Pass (free of charge)
Distance: It takes 40 minutes from Xinduqiao, navigate to Curis Temple, then continue up the mountain road
Yala Snow Mountain under Tagong Grassland (free of charge)
Distance: From Tagong Grassland, go past the clouds around Yala
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|Tagong Grassland.Kangding|Tagong Grassland
Tagong Grassland was a place that brought me a great surprise on the second day of my trip to Western Sichuan. Perhaps because it is a free scenic spot, the tour guide only gave us thirty minutes to stay here.
It's hard to imagine how beautiful the endless grassland of Tagong Grassland will be in summer. If I had enough time, I think I could stay here all day. I could run freely towards the hillside with the wind, and when I was tired, I could lie down on the grassland, looking at the endless blue sky and daydreaming is also a beautiful thing. If I feel bored, I can also play with the camera, trying to freeze the distant snow mountain with some quirky angles.
The blue sky, white clouds, cattle, sheep, horse herders, ice lakes, snow mountains and lovers on the Tagong Grassland form a wonderful picture.
Travel in Western Sichuan | The off-the-beaten-path scenic spots with endless snow mountains
Lesser-known scenic spots where you can see Gongga Snow Mountain
The beauty of the sunlit golden mountain in autumn is unparalleled
The scenery under the snow mountain with layers of dyed forests
Exclaiming that nature always heals me like this
Address: Jia Gen Dam Ri Che Village Sky Garden, Kangding City
Navigation: Snow Sound Pavilion Homestay location, when you arrive, go up the mountain along the road on the west side of the homestay. If you are still not sure how to go, you can ask the locals
Admission: Free
Sky Garden Guide
1⃣️ The Sky Garden is over 4km above sea level, you can see 360-degree different views, directly opposite is Gongga Snow Mountain, the meadows in autumn have turned yellow, but you can see the colorful forests, when the weather is good, you can see the sunlit golden mountain, it's especially beautiful!
2⃣️ You can check the weather before you go, you can only see the snow mountain scenery on a sunny day, but the weather in the state is changeable, you can decide whether to go up when you arrive at Jia Gen Dam
3⃣️ The mountain road is not easy to walk, only off-road vehicle old drivers, novices and sedans are not allowed✋, you can also take the local villagers' car 260/car to take you up.
4⃣️ The wind on the top of the mountain is strong, you must bring a down jacket and a hat, it's very easy to get high altitude sickness if your head is blown by the wind! There is a coffee selling car
Recommended 3-day 2-night itinerary in Western Sichuan
DAY1: Depart from Chengdu-Jia Gen Dam-Sky Garden-Stay at Yin Yue Mountain House Homestay
DAY2: Xindu Bridge-Mu Du Ya Mouth-Ta Gong Grassland-Na Mu Sa Wild Luxury Hotel
DAY3: Ta Gong Grassland—Return to Chengdu
The timing is just right, and I came here after reading the guide, and I'm not disappointed
Coming to western Sichuan in autumn, you must not miss Xindu Bridge.
The most lively place in western Sichuan this autumn is none other than Xindu Bridge. The hotels are full, the circle of friends is being swiped, and many people are coming one after another...
In addition to Xindu Bridge, after entering Kangding, the autumn colors of the S434 road to Xindu Bridge are also very rich, and the roadsides to Shad are also very beautiful...
Autumn is beautiful, autumn is also short, the weather cools down, the leaves will fall, go now, you should be able to catch the tail of autumn.
There are many beautiful sceneries in western Sichuan, but Kangding can also play for several days: Xindu Bridge, Tagong Grassland, Yuzi West, Lengga Lake, Zimei Pass, Moon Lake, Lotus Lake, Airport Road, Balang Shengdu, Gladium, Red Sea, Sting Lake...
You can plan your travel route according to different times and needs.
The beautiful Tagong Grassland is unforgettable
Tagong Grassland is located in Tagong Town, Kangding City, Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, with convenient transportation. It is the most famous grassland in Ganzi Prefecture. The rivers, grasslands, forests, temples, Tibetan houses and rich Tibetan customs along the line constitute a natural landscape painting. Tagong Grassland has a variety of landscapes such as wind zones, quicksand zones, jujube forests, and rhododendron seas.
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Surrounding attractions:
1. Gold Tower Scenic Area. Located in the No. 2 scenic area of Tagong Grassland, it is mainly composed of the Gold Tower Square and the Wetland Park centered on the Tagong River.
2. Tagong River Scenic Belt. Known as the "racetrack" on the grassland, the scenery here is beautiful and the grassland is flat. Here you can experience the beauty of galloping on the grassland.
3. Outing Flower Sea. In the season of blooming flowers, the Outing Flower Sea is a must-see attraction for hikers. Not only are there colorful flowers here, but also other unique lawn plants, the scenery composed of which is amazing!
Journey to Kangding
🚗🚗🚗 Travel itinerary:
Day1: Mugecuo → Tagong Grassland → Xindu Bridge → Zheduo Mountain → Muya Holy Land Scenic Area → Tagong Temple → Yuzi West → Zimei Pass → Ten Mile Corridor → Gongga Snow Mountain Viewing Platform → Red Sea → Muya Big Temple → Quanhua Beach → Lengga Lake
The winter in Seda is really beautiful, here is a guide!
The beauty of winter in Seda is so touching that it makes people cry😭 Here is a detailed guide|||Who says winter is not suitable for traveling to Seda⁉️ Only those who have personally experienced the winter in Seda will understand its beauty❗
Overnight, the entire Buddha country is covered by vast white snow❄️, like being dressed in silver, this scene is unforgettable for a lifetime❤️
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🚙【Seda Autumn and Winter Route】
Day1: Chengdu-Red Sea-Yuzi West/Balangshengdu-Xinduqiao
Day2: Xinduqiao-Tagong Grassland-Mo Shi Park-Seda County
Day3: Seda Semi-Free Travel-Danba/Jiaju Tibetan Village
Day4: Danba-Siguniang Mountain Shuangqiao Gully-Chengdu
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🌟Essential Scenic Spots
Buddha Country Seda: A place lacking oxygen but not faith
Yuzi West: Overlooking Gongga Snow Mountain and sea of clouds, night view of starry sky and Milky Way
Xinduqiao: Known as "Photographer's Paradise"
Mo Shi Park: Alien planet, China's only highland stone forest landscape
Siguniang Mountain: See the heroic posture of the Queen of Shu Mountain
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㊙️Below is the detailed itinerary guide for Seda 4 days and 3 nights
💰Cost: Average 1000+
⏰Time: 4 days and 3 nights
🏔️Scenic spots: Seda Buddhist College, Yuzi West, Xinduqiao, Mo Shi Park, Siguniang Mountain
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👇Below are the details of the cost included
🚌Travel transportation: 5-12 seat regular tourist nanny car
🏙Hotel accommodation: Various luxury hotels for you to choose, let you sleep comfortably
👩💼Guide: Regular licensed guide, driver and guide for 10 people and below
🍲Meals: Gift local special hot pot
🌈Super value gift: Chengdu third ring early pick-up+oxygen bottle+travel three treasures, special hot pot, Tibetan costume travel shoot
✅Insurance description: Travel accident insurance, travel with guarantee
Sign a regular travel contract📝
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⚠️Precautions
✔Respect local customs, keep quiet when visiting, do not make noise, do not touch local children's heads
✔Without permission, do not take pictures of the local Tibetan temples at will
✔There may be people in the Buddhist college who actively ask you for money, please be careful to identify, these are all scams‼️
✔Dress appropriately, respect local beliefs
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🎒Travel essentials
🔸If you are worried about altitude sickness, you must rest well the night before, do not stay up late, because staying up late can easily cause altitude sickness
🔸Avoid blowing for a long time to avoid headaches
🔸Do not take a bath or wash your hair on the first day after entering the plateau
🔸Bring your ID and other documents, charger, power bank and headphones
How beautiful is the village under the snow mountain, come to Tagong Grassland
How beautiful is the village under the snow mountain, come to Tagong Grassland to tell you the answer, no one lied to me, there is really no one here, basically no one came in by car from Tagong Town, the big cotton candy clouds are within reach, and there are large camping sites under the snow mountain, you can see the snow mountain up close.
Address: Tagong Grassland Gunong Village (this is how it is written on the landmark, I don't know why everyone is saying Gunong Village)
Altitude: Around 3200, no altitude sickness
No entrance fee, tent 100, sky curtain 50, if not camping, parking fee 20
Now the entrance of Gunong Village is basically fenced and charged, there are free places, you can keep driving along the path, just find a vacant lot to camp.
I saw many people online saying that you can camp overnight, but I do not recommend it. It is really dangerous at night except for the campsite which may be slightly safer. The main reason is that there are no people living around and there is no light, which is very inconvenient.
It is very close to Balangsheng here. During the day, camp in Gunong Village. Around 6 pm, drive to Balangsheng to watch the sunset on the Golden Mountain. However, you need to drive an SUV to Balangsheng. Sedans can't go up, all are dirt roads.
Balangsheng's Golden Mountain sunset time is around 7:30 in the evening, this is specific to the daily weather conditions.
318 Sichuan-Tibet line, a must for the first time into Tibet! Travel guide included
Heading to Tibet
This was my first bold and wild choice after graduating from university!
After experiencing it, I fell into the desire to go again🫣
So, I set off again
First stop Tagong Grassland
Away from the noise of the city
Basking in the sun in front of the snow-capped mountains, listening to the babbling sound of the stream
The whole person is relaxed to the extreme
The weather in western Sichuan begins to cool down in September
Sisters who travel during the National Day holiday, remember to bring a thick coat!!
Today's mountain system outfit comes from Decathlon, the lining of the storm jacket is down, which is really friendly to the large temperature difference in western Sichuan in the morning and evening! The windproof and waterproof effect of the storm jacket is also very good, not worried about the sudden rain at all!
Walk along this route again
The scenery encountered is unique
Looking forward to the next destination!
Zesangla—The Most Beautiful Sky Garden—October 22, 2023
Yesterday on the road, two cars collided. Fortunately, it was not on a cliff, but a ditch. The local guide brother was experienced and helped to lift the people stuck in the car. The locals were all very good and willing to help. So it is necessary to find a local guide who is experienced and knows how to have fun, which is more worry-free. To be honest, when we went to the sky garden today, the mountain road was really not easy to walk, it was a bit thrilling.
After getting to the sky garden, the feeling is still very shocking. Behind is the Gongga Snow Mountain Group, blue sky, snow mountains, grasslands, reflecting each other, making people feel that nature is really magical, always surprising. The little brother brought steak, lamb chops, foie gras, fruit salad, BBQ tools, and started plateau barbecue directly, attracting many people to watch, haha, it feels really good, the aroma is overflowing, extremely satisfying. (Later someone came and said that open fire was not allowed, but it could be grilled on the side and then brought over.) There is basically no signal on the mountain, it is said that there is a signal a little bit to the side, there are staff on the mountain, if there is anything, you should be able to ask.
Stayed on the plateau for more than two hours, eating, dazing... I started to have altitude sickness, severe headache, people started to wilt, and a little nauseous. The sister who was traveling with also started to feel uncomfortable, today's highlight of the sunset golden mountain ended early, did not see the golden mountains. So, many things in the world are related to this body, this body is both the driving force and the shackles, the temptation of the sunset golden mountain can't overcome this uncomfortable body, just want to lie down...
Gazing at Yala Snow Mountain from Tagong Grassland
A cup of tea,
A journey,
A trip,
A memory.
Looking at the sunlit golden mountain and the starry sky from Tagong Grassland, forgetting troubles, perhaps this is the meaning of travel.
The snowy mountains and pastures are my ideal place to live
|||There are many large and small grasslands in western Sichuan, but Tagong Grassland is basically the first choice for most people's first stop in western Sichuan, because it is a scenic spot that integrates snow mountains🏔️, temples, and grasslands. The view is very wide, you don't have to worry about crowding, if you have extra time, you can also camp here with good friends.
🌈How to play in Tagong Grassland?
❶、Muya Temple
The entire temple is located at the foot of Yala Snow Mountain. Some people say it is a small golden top. The golden architectural appearance is very beautiful against the backdrop of the snow mountain grassland.
❷、Gerima Village
A very quiet small village, just next to Muya Temple. The appearance is the same as Seda, the red houses are built on the mountain. Although it is not as large as Seda, it gives a low-key and simple feeling.
❸、Gunong Village
I like such places too much. It is suitable for outings with a few good friends or family. Set up a canopy, look at Yala Snow Mountain on the opposite side, and sit for an afternoon, it's really cozy.
📷📷Photo spots:
💕Tagong Grassland Lake Heart Island, you can take photos with multiple elements of lakes, snow mountains, and grasslands.
💕The small hillside of Tagong Grassland can take a panoramic view of Muya Temple.
🚘🚘3 days and 2 nights itinerary from Chengdu
Day1: Chengdu-Kangding-Red Sea-Sting Lake-Tagong Grassland-Xinduqiao
Day2: Xinduqiao-Gunong Village-Balangshengdu-Gedilam
Day3: Tagong Grassland-Chengdu
When I came, I saw poetry and the distance, and when I returned, I took away a bunch of Gesang flowers
Litang·Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture The autumn and winter seasons in western Sichuan are indeed a magical world of nature, full of magnificent snow peaks, gorgeous colored forests and beautiful lakes. If you plan to travel to western Sichuan from November to December, here are some suggestions and precautions:
1. Time: November to December is the best time to appreciate the snow scenery in western Sichuan.
2. Temperature: The temperature in western Sichuan is between -7°C and 15°C. Please wear warm clothes in time, such as fleece jackets, storm jackets, down jackets, plus velvet autumn pants, cotton pants, etc.
3. Road conditions: After snowing, there may be snow on the road. It is recommended that vehicles use anti-skid chains. It is not recommended to drive electric cars. The driving skills are high. If you do not have rich experience, it is not recommended to drive by yourself.
4. Find a reliable travel agency: If you need to join a tour group, it is recommended to choose a local, reliable, and qualified regular travel agency to ensure the safety and smoothness of the trip.
5. Recommended itinerary:
- Route 1: Chengdu-Kangding-Honghaizi-Xinduqiao-Tagong Grassland-Yala Snow Mountain Viewing Platform-Danba/Jiaju Tibetan Village-Siguniang Mountain Shuangqiao Gully-Chengdu.
- Route 2: Chengdu-Cat Nose Ridge Viewing Platform-Siguniang Mountain Shuangqiao Gully-Danba/Jiaju Tibetan Village-Yala Snow Mountain Viewing Platform-Mo Shi Park-Yuzi West/Gedi Lamu-Xinduqiao.
- Route 3: Chengdu-Kangding-Rainbow Road-Sidingcuo-Yuzi West-Xinduqiao-Tianlu Eighteen Bends-Litang-Tuer Mountain-Haizi Mountain-Xianggelila Town-Yading Scenic Area-Xianggelila Town-Litang Letong Ancient Town-Xinduqiao.
6. Precautions: Please bring your ID card, student ID and other documents, and prepare chargers, power banks, headphones, cameras and other electrical equipment. Also prepare sunscreen, hats, toiletries, skin care products, cosmetics, hiking shoes and other daily necessities, as well as cold medicine, gastrointestinal medicine, motion sickness medicine and other medicines. In addition, it is recommended to bring some small snacks, energy bars and bread.
This guesthouse in Western Sichuan gives me a feeling of living in Northern Europe
Western Sichuan Guesthouse - Namusa
Living in the depths of Tagong Grassland
Experience the quiet time isolated from the world
Every time I travel, I will choose a guesthouse with local characteristics to live in, because I think this kind of guesthouse with local characteristics can often make people experience the local customs. This trip to Western Sichuan, I chose Namusa.
📍About the location of the guesthouse: The guesthouse is about 15 minutes drive from Tagong Town, but the location is relatively remote, it is recommended for self-driving friends to go. After passing through two small villages, I came to the guesthouse. It feels like I have come to a paradise. The guesthouse is composed of several small wooden houses and eight tents. It is backed by the forest. In front is a yak pasture, with peaks in the distance, the most beautiful of which is the perennial snow-capped Yala Snow Mountain. Just when we arrived, it had snowed heavily. Looking at the forest and grassland covered by white snow, I felt like I was in Northern Europe.
🏠About accommodation: We booked a tent room, with electric blankets and warm air machines, but I still had severe altitude sickness in the middle of the night. Fortunately, there were vacant rooms that day, and the brother changed us to a large room. It is recommended that friends with altitude sickness do not book a tent room, especially now that the weather is cold, it will aggravate altitude sickness. The guesthouse has done a lot of details very well, and there is even a Marshall speaker in the room! The big room also has a smart toilet, a large bathtub facing the snow mountain, a fireplace for roasting fire, and a large floor-to-ceiling glass facing Yala Snow Mountain (you can see the snow mountain when you wake up and open your eyes). The only bad thing is that the room has no signal and no wifi (it is said that the wifi signal tower was hit by a yak)
🍲About catering: There are no convenience stores and restaurants near the guesthouse, but the guesthouse can provide catering, but the choices are not many, there are yak soup pots and hand-grabbed beef (the price is a bit expensive), friends who want to come to stay can prepare more daily necessities and food in advance.
💁♂️About service: The boss and staff are quite enthusiastic, and they will come out to pick us up and help us with our luggage when we come to the guesthouse. The boss is also a very talkative person, and you can see that he is very attentive to this guesthouse.
Travel guide to Tagong Grassland
Tagong is a famous grassland in Ganzi Prefecture, meaning 'the place where the Bodhisattva likes', located at an altitude of 3730 meters, with the Sichuan-Tibet Highway passing through. Here you can see herds of cattle and sheep, and the sound of chanting from the temple brought by the breeze. The houses of the village and the green grassland are reflected.
📍Address: North side of Tagong Township Government, Kangding City, Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, 110 kilometers from Kangding County.
🚗Transportation: Self-driving, there is a large parking lot at the entrance.
🎫Ticket: Cleaning fee 15💰/person. Tibetan clothes. Rent clothes at the entrance of the scenic area for 80/set.
🌟Highlights:
❗Tagong Temple. A thousand-year-old temple in the Muya Tibetan area, listen to the morning chanting of the lamas, this is your first sight of meeting Tagong.
❗Muya Temple - The combination of white snow mountains and the golden top and red walls of the temple, five beautiful temples, together constitute this grand temple in the Muya Tibetan area. If you're lucky, you might even encounter bighorn sheep and deer~
❗Gari Village Jia Valley. The 'Little Seda' on the Tagong Grassland, go to see the world's largest Mani stone, turn a prayer wheel, regardless of faith, just to feel the calm and persistence of the Tibetans day after day.
❗Gunong Village. 20 minutes away from Tagong Grassland, along the stream to see the main peak of Yala Snow Mountain, anywhere can set up a tent and table and chairs for camping. The enclosed area, charge 20r, you can enjoy the leisure of the afternoon here.
❗Balangshengdu 360 viewing platform. It's very convenient to go directly up after visiting Gunong Village, and it's also on the way and time. There are fewer people here than at Yuzi West, it's quieter, the road conditions are similar, the view of Yala Snow Mountain is closer, and the view of Gongga Mountains is also very good.
❗Clouds around Yala. 1h drive from Tagong, only 4.2 kilometers away from the viewing of Yala Snow Mountain.
📝Note tips:
✔️Tagong Grassland is very large, there are beautiful views everywhere, so there is no need to buy tickets to go in, you can also take pictures at the entrance,
✔️Check the weather before going out, the experience is better on sunny days. The temperature difference between morning and evening is large, a thick coat is essential. In the plateau area, do not exercise vigorously and be careful of altitude sickness.
✔️Tagong Grassland itself is free, only the best viewing position of the viewing platform charges (the best viewing position to see Tagong Temple and Yala Snow Mountain.
✔️There is no need to go to Tagong Grassland specifically, you will pass by when going to Moxi Park, Danba, and Daocheng direction, it can be used as a check-in on the way
✔️Riding a horse on Tagong Grassland, no need for tickets, the price is around 120/person, the price can be negotiated.
February in western Sichuan
In the days when winter has not yet passed and spring has not yet come, we approached the western Sichuan, a place where snow-capped mountains can be seen all year round. As a native of the south, it was such a close experience to feel the snow. This time, our expectations were not in vain. On the fourth day of the trip, we encountered a sudden snowfall that had not happened for months. Perhaps this sacred place of western Sichuan heard our wishes~
We experienced the small loop of western Sichuan for the first time. Of course, when we climbed a snow mountain over 3500 meters above sea level for the first time, everyone could imagine that altitude sickness would occur. So we prepared our allies mentally in advance.
The next day, we drove up to a snow mountain at an altitude of 4000 meters to take photos. We walked step by step with heavy and uncomfortable steps, and the scenery in front of us was indescribable. Even photos cannot fully capture its magnificence and beauty!
In our lifetime, embarking on a journey to western Sichuan will be an unforgettable memory for us!
Tagong Prairie, "Tagong", is a Tibetan language meaning "the place that Bodhisattva likes". It is located at an altitude of 3730 meters above sea level. When you get off the bus, you feel that the sky is so close to the horizon. You can touch it when you reach out. Under the shelter of the Snow Mountain, it is so sacred. There is a fee for entering the so-called Tagong Prairie. It is similar to the ordinary grassland. There is not much need. The local Tibetans live for a long time. It is not recommended to talk to them. The Ganzi Pagoda is the most famous grassland in Ganzi Prefecture. The terrain is undulating and gentle, the water and grass are abundant, and the cattle and sheep are in groups. The rivers, grasslands, forests, mountaines, temples, Tibetan houses and rich Tibetan customs along the grasslands make you feel like you are in a beautiful world without worry, and the most beautiful scenery of Ganzi is presented to the tourists. . Yala Snow Mountain is also known as the Yala Mountain. It is one of the four great mountain areas in the Tibetan area recorded in the famous Tibetan epic The King Gesar. Snow Mountain is known as the "second Shambhala". The so-called Shambhala is the place where the gods live, and is the ideal state in the minds of Tibetans. The top of the mountain is snowy all year round and the clouds are haunting. From different angles, the snow-capped mountains are different in shape, like the lotus throne surrounded by petals, and the Maitreya Buddha sitting on the side, full of aura. Dear traveler, where are you going, a flowering encounter, don't go through the autumn and the sky, go to the snow, no matter when, the heart is warm, the soul will not wander. The main hall is a combination of Tibetan and architectural styles. The lower part is a traditional Tibetan stone wall and the upper part is a Chinese style mountain roof. The main character of the temple is the statue of Sakyamuni and Gongga Ningbo, the master of the Buddha Sakyamuni.
Not long after Tagong Town, you can clearly see the distant Yala Snow Mountain, the weather is too powerful, the endless blue sky and the clouds at your fingertips.
Further to the Tagong grassland, the wind blows the grass and sees the cattle and sheep, so the good ones have no appearance in the world. It is said that the most beautiful scenery in western Sichuan is on the road, probably like this.
Tagong Prairie recommends the best self-driving, you can take a photo at any time
All the way to the direction of the Tagong grassland, the mountain has become more gentle, there are large grasslands, there is a hint of cow dung in the air.
See the long prayer wheel and the white pagoda on the top of the prairie. I know that the nearby is the Tagong Temple.
Tibetans devour the scriptures devoutly and shuttle through the promenade. The Tagong Grassland is a pure pastoral grassland closest to Kangding. It is the most beautiful and lively season in the Tagong Grassland from late June to early August. If you are lucky, you can catch up with the grand traditional horse racing club.
Some people think that this is a grass dam, meaning little, but in the eyes of the photographer, this is a surprising location. The wildflowers along the Tagong River are full of flowers. On the green grass, occasionally there are tents with white patterns on the blue background. There may be leisurely grazing figures such as yaks, horses or sheep. It will become clear and free.
Tagong Temple is an important part of the Tagong Prairie. There are three mountain ranges behind the temple. There are many triangles or squares of flags on the mountain. It is in the wind and is densely packed, although the colors are The past glory has been lost in the storm, but it does not affect the piety of the Tibetans. It is said that the scriptures are read by the wind through the ears of Buddha. It is the three gods of Sancha Mountain in the Tibetan Buddhism Department.
The climate in western Sichuan is really changeable. Even in the early summer, the clouds are covered, and the hail is accompanied by snow and ice. It instantly becomes a frozen world. In this day, we have really experienced four weathers: eye, rain, snow, and hail! After arriving at Bamei Town, the road gradually widened. It was no longer the Panshan High Road. The road became an asphalt road. It was surrounded by two rows of neat trees, and there were no marginal grasslands on both sides. Walking and walking, suddenly a golden stunned face came to the forefront, suspected to break into the dreamland, the ground is full of fallen leaves, and can not see the infinite yellow in front. Arriving at the Tagong Prairie, you can see that the high hillsides are filled with prayer flags of various colors, and a golden square tower echoes them. The distant cloud is a rolling snow mountain, magnificent.
Tagong Grassland Located at an altitude of 3,730 meters above sea level, the Sichuan-Tibet Highway passes through the area and is the most famous grassland in Ganzi Prefecture. When the weather is good, you can look at the Yala Snow Mountain here. It is magnificent and magnificent.
In addition, the autumn is quite beautiful here. May is the off-season here. It is raining again. The snow-capped mountains are blocked by the clouds. Although there are some regrets, the plateau weather is like this, it will change at any time. It is new and it is unknown.
There are Tibetan horses in front of the scenic spot, which can be given to visitors. I let the twin sisters try it and the photos are pretty good.
Starting from the Tagong Temple, it will pass through a large area of the grassland. After the sun rises, it finally begins to have a blue sky and clouds, and the grassland of the undulating land has light and shadow. This is the feeling of the alpine grassland in my imagination. Take a photo of a group of grassland little shepherdess in Susu~
This is a pure pastoral grassland near Kangding. From late June to early August, it is the most beautiful and lively season in Tagong Prairie. Fortunately, Can also catch up with the grand traditional Jockey Club.
Some people think that this is a grass dam, meaning little, but in the eyes of the photographer, this is a surprising location. The wildflowers along the Tagong River are full of flowers. On the green grass, occasionally there are tents with white patterns on the blue background, and there may be leisurely grazing figures such as yaks, horses or sheep. The mood will also become clear and free.
Yesterday, a face of the royal sister Susu can also be very cute and very cute ~ full of flowers in the Tagong grassland, silly yak leisurely eating grass, white clouds floating leisurely, the sun casts light and shadow. The mountains in the distance are covered with gray ridges in the summer, and they can be covered with a snow. And the girl wearing a hemp skirt is walking in the grassland and bathing in the sun. Is this the scene that appears in your dreams?
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