Ganzi Prefecture Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)

Come to Daocheng Yading, don't just pass by your whole world!

You must come once in this lifetime! Step into the world of movies, feel the charm of the 'last pure land on the blue planet', and purify your soul😍. 🏠Must-know items: Daocheng Yading is located in the high-altitude Tibetan area🗻, everyone's altitude sickness varies. Friends with severe altitude sickness are not recommended to go, ensure sufficient rest before going😴, you can also take anti-altitude sickness medicine in advance💊, remember to check the weather forecast before departure🌤. 📋Travel preparation: Bring ID card, student card, camera📷, thermos cup, cold medicine💊, altitude sickness medicine, motion sickness medicine, oxygen bottle, sunscreen, etc., prepare some food when necessary🍔. 🎒Equipment recommendation: Head: sunglasses🕶, sun hat, scarf, warm hat, etc. Top: storm jacket, down liner, thermal underwear, cotton-padded clothes, etc. Bottom: storm pants, cotton pants, thermal pants, etc. Shoes: sneakers, climbing shoes or Martin boots, etc. 📍Address: Within Riwa Township, Daocheng County, southern Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture 🎫Ticket: 150 yuan/person, half price for students and the elderly 🧭Opening hours: 8:20-16:30 📅Best season to visit: June-October 🌟Travel tips: 1. It is recommended to stay in Shangri-La Town🛏, affordable, good living conditions, about 20 minutes walk from the scenic area. 2. Friends who hike the next day, must rest well the night before🛌, altitude sickness can make people very uncomfortable. 3. You can take a bus from Shangri-La Town to the scenic area🚌, every 20 minutes, no need to ride expensive motorcycles and horses🐎. It's colder in the morning, pay attention to keeping warm🧥. 4. There are many shopping points near the scenic area, some people sell local oxygen bottles, don't buy! Super pit! You can prepare in advance or buy in Shangri-La Town, about 20 yuan a bottle. 5. There are few toilets in the scenic area, only one each in Zhaguanbeng and the short hiking route, try to drink less water🥤. Come to Daocheng Yading and start a journey to purify your soul!😘

Tour around Chengdu | Heaven is on the left, Daocheng is on the right

Heaven is on the left, Daocheng is on the right. ✔️If there is a place in the world that you must visit once in your lifetime, it must be Daocheng Yading. ✔️Daocheng Yading is located in the lower left corner of the Sichuan West 318 ring road, close to Diqing, Yunnan. As a must-drive place for countless self-driving enthusiasts, Daocheng Yading has three major sacred mountains, Yangmaiyong, Xianairi, and Jarnadoji. It has the Milk Sea, Pearl Sea, and Five-Color Sea located at the top of the snow mountain. In the scenic area, you can feel the magnificent scenery of the snow-capped mountains standing in front of you without using 7x zoom. ✔️The Sichuan West G318 passes through Yucheng-Yaan, the red city-Luding, the slippery city-Kangding, the most beautiful sunset-Yuzi West, the alien world-Moshi Park, Tagong Grassland, the photography paradise-Xinduqiao, the city of the sky-Litang, the body is in hell·eyes are in heaven-Daocheng Yading. ✔️This trip is nearly 1400 kilometers in total, starting from Chengdu, taking a total of 7 days. This trip may be one of the most beautiful and unforgettable trips you have ever taken. ✔️If you have 7 days and happen to be around Chengdu, then this will be a great place for you to tour around Chengdu. 🌈【Location】 Daocheng Yading Scenic Area, Daocheng County, Ganzi Prefecture, Sichuan Province. 🚘【Transportation】 It is recommended to drive by yourself, flying may cause severe altitude sickness due to high altitude 📕【Tickets + Sightseeing Car】 260 💢【Precautions】 1. Buy enough oxygen cylinders, most people will have different degrees of altitude sickness in Sichuan West, symptoms: headache, dizziness, shortness of breath, loss of appetite, vomiting, rapid heartbeat, etc., encountering these symptoms only need to continuously supplement oxygen Can alleviate, no need to worry too much. 2. The ultraviolet rays are extremely strong, be sure to bring a sun umbrella or a sun hat. 3. Avoid making loud noises in the temple, please pay attention to Buddhist etiquette. 4. The summer in Yading is cold in the morning and evening, hot at noon, and you still need to prepare a thick coat to avoid catching a cold. 🔥【Special Recommendation】 1. There are a lot of small animals here, squirrels, rabbits, eagles, various birds, wild ducks, you can take close-up shots of these little elves in the forest. 2. It is recommended to stay in Shangri-La Town when visiting the scenic area. The altitude is only 2900. The altitude of Daocheng County is higher, and poor sleep at night affects climbing the next day.

Sichuan West | If there is a road that must be taken in this life, 318 must be among them

This is the route I took for the National Day holiday, avoiding the statutory holiday, and set off 2 days in advance to tour the Sichuan West Ring Line. Departing from Chengdu, passing through Yuzixi, Daocheng Yading, Seda, Siguniang Mountain, Moshishi Park and other classic scenic spots in Sichuan West. Accommodation 🏠 The accommodation along the way is relatively convenient, the accommodation conditions are general, there are not many people coming and going, and most places have a town center where you can stay nearby. Eating 🍚 There are relatively more Tibetan meals and Sichuan cuisine along the way, and the local special meals and soup pots taste pretty good. Confirm the price before placing an order~ 🙏Seda, a place where there is no lack of faith in hypoxia 🏔️Daocheng, if there is a place that must go with the person you like, it must be Daocheng Yading 🌋Yuzixi, snow-capped mountains, sunset clouds, and midnight star sea are all worth your rush 🌍Moshishi Park, the exotic planet of Sichuan West, as if stepping into another time and space ⛰️Siguniang Mountain, besides Xinjiang, I saw snow-capped mountains, forests, grasslands and streams here Precautions 📕 ⚠️For the first time on the plateau, don't drink and eat, don't drink alcohol, don't exercise vigorously, and rest more. ⚠️You can drink more hot water or prepare glucose water to drink, try not to drink cold raw water. ⚠️Don't wash your hair and take a bath in the first two days to prevent colds, colds, and fever from causing high anti. ⚠️You can bring more fruits, snacks, glucose, and chocolate in the car. ⚠️Try not to rely too much on oxygen, panting and rapid heartbeat are normal, just rest and walk. ⚠️If your body is extremely uncomfortable, contact the local rescue station/hospital in time, don't take medicine by yourself. Probably under the condition of hypoxia, the human brain will forget many troubles when it comes, and there is only happiness.

Daocheng Yading, is the palette spilled by God

Daocheng Yading's winter is closed for a long time, But you don't have to suffer too much to play in Daocheng, You don't have to climb the mountains as scary as the internet says, In the short line, snow mountains, colorful forests, grasslands, and sheep can be seen everywhere~ . ✈Transportation 1、Plane: Fly directly to Daocheng Yading Airport, then take a taxi to the scenic area 2、Bus: There is a direct bus to Daocheng from Chengdu Xinnanmen Bus Station, the journey takes 16 hours (note that the bus ticket can only be bought to Daocheng, If you want to go to Shangri-La Town, you need to add 50 for the fare, tell the driver in advance, he will take you to Shangri-La Town) . 👉Winter short line: Chonggu Temple-Pearl Sea The whole journey of the short line is very easy, all are wooden plank roads, round trip 3 hours . ✔If it is the first time for friends to go to the plateau, try to choose a hotel with oxygen, because if you have altitude sickness at night, you will not be able to sleep ✔Try not to live in Yading, the conditions are not good, and the altitude is high ✔Choose a good weather to go, you can see the reflection of the snow mountain on a sunny day. ✔Don't take a bath or wash your hair on the first day of Daocheng, it is easy to have altitude sickness. . 🧤Preparation before departure: 👉Daocheng is a plateau area, it will be colder in winter, bring down jackets and warm clothes and pants. 👉Do a good job of sun protection, prepare hats, sunglasses, trekking poles, the climate in the plateau area is relatively dry, drink more water and eat more fruits. .

Sichuan West｜"The sunset snow mountain, the freedom and romance that comes to your face"

This week, there was heavy snow in western Sichuan. I drove through the S434 provincial road, and the snow mountain at sunset was like a oil painting with a strong movie atmosphere. The freedom and romance that comes to your face‼️ There are too many beautiful ⛰️check-in points in winter in western Sichuan. ✔️Rainbow Road It's super romantic, the rainbow road leading to the snow mountain. There are few people this season, you can take pictures at the temporary stop in the middle, it's like a midnight movie after sunset🎬 ✔️Sequka Village This is a village under the snow mountain that I accidentally passed by. The snow-capped mountain has already accumulated thick snow, which is extremely shocking. ✔️Balang Shengdu A viewing platform where you can see Yala and Gongga at the same time, with an altitude of 4300, you must wait here for the sunrise. ✔️Gunong Village The winter in Gunong Village is too romantic. Under the Yala Snow Mountain, there is a clear blue stream. The stream is full of snow, some of which have frozen, like a fairyland! 🚗Self-driving Chengdu-Kangding-Xinduqiao (5h drive) The whole journey is high-speed➕national road, the road conditions are very good, girls drive on weekends, you must choose a safe and easy-to-drive car~ 🌟Snow Mountain Circuit Recommendation🌟 day1⃣️：Chengdu-Kangding-434 National Road-Honghaizi-Sidingcuo-Xinduqiao day2⃣️：Xinduqiao-Eyicun-Siye Yala-Gunong Village-Balang Shengdu-Tagong-Stay in Bamei or Xinduqiao day3⃣️：Tagong-Muya Temple-Gedilam-Kangding-Chengdu (you can stay in Bamei, or return to Chengdu from 434)

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

I thought Nordic was already very beautiful, until I came to Xinduqiao

I thought Nordic was already very beautiful, until I came to Xinduqiao‼️|||It's the most beautiful season in western Sichuan again~ Unconsciously reminded of a beautiful ancient poem: 'Falling rosy clouds and solitary geese fly together, autumn water and the long sky are the same color' Although I have been to western Sichuan 10 times, I still can't forget the autumn of Xinduqiao😭 Watching the colorful forest under the snow mountain, watching the sunset on the viewing platform🌄 This is a scenic spot that must be visited once in a lifetime‼️ . Take advantage of being young now, take advantage of having time now, take advantage of the bleak autumn scenery in western Sichuan, go to a western Sichuan without 👩‍👩‍👧‍👧crowds, no traffic jams🚎, this journey will harvest a lot of unexpected scenery, let's go~ . 🏔️Xinduqiao along the road No matter spring or summer, there are unique landscapes here, but I love the autumn yellow more, with a white scarf🧣, shooting 🎬Korean style photos . 🏔️Jiagenba Riche Village Cars can reach directly, Tibetan houses, yellow meadows, colorful forests, running horses, you can also camp here⛺️ . 🏔️Basang Village A small village in the secret area around Xinduqiao, there are almost no cars here, standing by the river to take pictures is very atmospheric . 🏔️Juri Village A village in the mountain nest, it still maintains the original ecology, autumn wooden bridge, stream and blue sky and white clouds☁️, a treasure land that no one cares about . 🏔️Xia Ba Village The poplar trees on both sides of the road, the bustling traffic, the crowd taking pictures under the sunset📷, seem particularly comfortable . 🏔️Lize Village The grassland here is particularly healing in summer, the autumn color cows are basking in the sun☀️ here, everything is like a Miyazaki Hayao cartoon . 🏔️Changmu Village along the way I prefer the lakeside here, full of poplar trees🌲, autumn wind and fallen leaves, clear streams, camping here is simply too comfortable . 🔥Practical tips for playing 1. Be sure to go in autumn, usually ends at the end of November, Xinduqiao starts and ends early in autumn, if you go late, the leaves🍃 will fall off 2. The weather is also very important, sunny weather, sufficient light can take many unexpected beautiful photos 3. It is recommended to take the 248 road to Xinduqiao, do not go to Zheduoshan, you can see many unexpected beautiful scenery 4. In addition to Xinduqiao, there are many super beautiful sunset viewing platforms in western Sichuan, such as Lengga Lake, Gedilam, Yuzi West, must go . 🚗【3 days and 2 nights western Sichuan itinerary】 D1: Chengdu-Kangding-Red Sea-Kangding Internet Celebrity Airport Road-Yuzi West-Xinduqiao D2: Xinduqiao-Tagong Grassland-Muya Temple-Mostone Park-Xinduqiao D3: Xinduqiao-Zheduo Mountain-Kangding-Chengdu . 🚗【5 days and 4 nights western Sichuan itinerary】 D1: Chengdu-Red Sea-Kangding Internet Celebrity Airport Road-Gedilam/Yuzi West-Xinduqiao D2: Xinduqiao-Jiagenba-Moon Lake-Xinduqiao D3: Xinduqiao-Seda Buddhist College-Seda County D4: Seda-Jinchuan-Guanyin Bridge-Danba D5: Danba-Four Girls Mountain-Barang Mountain-Chengdu

Grassland Horseriding in Garze (Sichuan)

Garze or Kandze in West Sichuan is an autonomous region with many minorities. It's part of the Tibet-Qinghai plateau and you can see grasslands and mountains. 🏔️🐎 I recommend to go there by car, because public transport is quite difficult, although it's possible. Booking a tour would be an alternative option, in case you don't have the Chinese driver license. 🏷️ Price: 30-200 RMB, depending on the length and location. 📍There are hundreds of local horse riding spots, very nice view and enough hotels and restaurants nearby you get in the Xin-Du-Qiao area. #sichuan #horseriding #tibetanculture #china

Feel the majestic aura from the Buddhist holy land

📝 Note tips: - Reservation for visit: Advance reservation is required, with both online and offline reservation methods available. - Online reservation : Search for 'Larung Gar Entrance Reservation' on WeChat, where you can book one of three time slots for entry: 9:10 AM, 1:40 PM, and 4:40 PM. The visit is generally 40 minutes long, with the same vehicle for both entry and exit. Tickets are released 54 hours in advance (at 6 PM), so for a visit on the 4th, you need to book precisely at 6 PM on the 1st. - Offline reservation : You can make a reservation on site one day in advance at the Seda County Jinma Grassland Tourist Distribution Center, where the number of tickets for each time slot is limited. If you can't make a reservation, you can also enter through local channels, with costs ranging from 100 to 200 yuan. 📝 Note tips: - Best time to visit: May to October, when the weather is warmer and the mountains are covered with red leaves. 🗓 Itinerary: - Dongga Monastery (over 3 hours) - Seda Sky Burial Platform (2 hours) - Larung Gar Five Sciences Buddhist Academy (2 hours) - Mandala (2 hours): First, visit Dongga Monastery, where marmots appear from July to October. Then return to the foot of the Buddhist Academy for lunch, followed by a brief stop before heading to the Sky Burial Platform to learn about the Tibetan sky burial customs. Afterwards, proceed to the Five Sciences Buddhist Academy, stroll along the academy's paths, and experience the monks' way of practice. As night falls, you can stand on the platform beside the Mandala to overlook the entire valley and enjoy the quiet, dazzling night. 📝 Note tips: - Larung Gar Five Sciences Buddhist Academy is a place of religious activities, and it is important to respect local religious beliefs during your visit. - Flying drones is prohibited in the Buddhist Academy. - Be sure to keep warm and protect yourself from the sun. - The average altitude of Seda is around 4,000 meters, so always pay attention to your physical condition. - Private vehicles are not allowed to enter, and you need to park your vehicle in advance at the Luoruo Town parking lot and take the shuttle bus from the distribution center.

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!

You must visit Seda at least once!

You must visit Seda at least once!|||A place you want to visit again after the first time--Seda! Seda is really beautiful, the construction and layout of the houses are very distinctive. I really like the architecture there, it's very beautiful, and most of it is made of wood. I had always longed to go before, and now that I have, I want to go a second time.

Seda | A Place Worth Visiting Even With the Risk of Hypoxia | Travel Guide

| A Place Worth Visiting Even With the Risk of Hypoxia | Travel Guide. Seda is located in the northwestern hilly plateau region of Sichuan Province, an important holy land of Tibetan Buddhism~ Seda is home to the world's largest Tibetan Buddhism Wuming Buddhist Academy. It is famous for its magnificent natural scenery and long-standing historical culture. It boasts majestic snow mountains, pristine forests, vast grasslands, and clear lakes, not to mention temples of various styles and prayer flags hanging at the mountain cliff road intersections, all set against the faint chanting of Buddhist scriptures and the enchanting Tibetan Buddhist culture; In the 1980s, Nyingma sect monk Jime Pengcuo expanded the retreat site, establishing a small-scale scripture teaching institute and a meditation institute, each with 32 students, with Jime Pengcuo serving as the Khenpo. In May 1985, the Larung Gar Study Site was formed, and by 1993, the number of students had increased to over 2,000, with 54 teachers. In 1997, the Larung Gar Wuming Buddhist Academy was established. 🎫Ticket & Reservation: Currently, there is no admission fee for Seda Buddhist Academy, and external vehicles are not allowed to enter without permission. Visitors need to make a reservation in advance to enter, which can be done through the mini-program 'Larung Valley Entry Reservation', where tickets for entry and exit can also be purchased~ *⭐You can also make a reservation one day in advance at the Jinma Grassland Distribution Center in Seda County, but you need to queue up, and the price is 48 RMB per person for a round trip. Entry Time: AM 10:00 PM 15:30 Food: Mainly consists of tsampa, flour, beef and mutton, butter, and dairy products, with butter tea and roasted barley flour also being indispensable~ Accommodation: Accommodations in Seda County Luoruo Town Accommodations at the top of the Buddhist Academy (no reservations accepted) Seda County Seda Larung Wuming Buddhist Academy Seda Sky Burial Site Altar City Guanyin Temple

Since embarking on the road of Tibetan areas, I have followed the senior friends all the way, and today I arrived at a well-known stockade, Jiaju Zhaizhai (Aju, meaning Tibetan means 100 households. There are 141 households in this Tibetan village. They climbed up from the Dajinchuan River valley and stretched to the foot of the Kapama group. The whole village is swaying in the rolling hills, with a relative height difference of nearly 1,000 meters. On the hillside, a Tibetan-style Zhailou is dotted among the green trees. The wooden frame parts and eaves of the residential area are red. The walls above the second floor are painted white or the walls are white and white. The shape of the building is like a devout Buddhist. The cross-legged figure is in the position of the Chinese National Geographic magazine in 2005. The Damba Tibetan Village represented by Jiaju Zangzhai is rated as the most beautiful six ancient towns in China. After the first, "Jiaju Zhaizhai" occupies the headlines of all kinds of self-driving routes of various media in almost every year, every month, there are different kinds of beautiful, red eaves, simple folk style! Sing a folk song I can catch up with the flock for a whole day! This is my longing for life!

The most beautiful Danba Jiaju Tibetan Village

👍Most recommended: The scenery is beautiful, with a close view of the sacred Mount Moerduo, one of the birthplaces of Tibetan Buddhism. 👍Most recommended: Wind in the home, quiet stay in the study, famous lodging Experience Tibetan costume photography 🏨Hotel environment: Tibetan features, full of Zen everywhere, surrounded by flowers and green plants, open the door to see the snow mountain, the sea of clouds changes endlessly ⏳Play time: Scenery varies with the four seasons 🛏【️Hotel Strategy】 📍Detailed address: 📌Little Tips: The temperature difference is big in the morning and evening, bring a thick coat Remember to bring an umbrella

Sichuan's Danba Tibetan Village | A hidden paradise nestled in the Hengduan Mountains

Danba Tibetan Village A place reputed as 'China's most beautiful scenic village' Hidden among the mountains, the Tibetan village Is as tranquil and stunningly beautiful as a paradise on earth Under the sunlight, it feels like a fairyland The sound of spring water tinkling, flowers blooming in profusion No severe cold in winter, no intense heat in summer Especially in autumn The colorful trees surround the village Adding a few strokes of bright color to it From a distance The mountains, autumn hues, and Tibetan village compose a beautiful painting

To see pear blossoms in early spring, one must go to —— Danba

Danba is known as the Valley of Beauty, the Land of a Thousand Watchtowers, the site of the Eastern Women's Kingdom, and has been named China's most beautiful village by 'Chinese National Geography'. In early spring, Danba is covered with pear blossoms. The Tibetan villages and watchtowers complement them, creating a unique charm. Located at the junction of Garzê and Ngawa —— it's easily accessible. The county town is at an altitude of 1800 meters —— no need to worry about altitude sickness. Five rivers converge here —— there must be extraordinary landscapes. 🌸 Best season for pear blossoms Mid-March to early April (the pear blossoms in Danba are mainly concentrated in Zhonglu and Jiaju) 🚖 Transportation 1. 🚗 Self-driving: There are two routes from Chengdu to Danba County. (1) About 340 kilometers from Chengdu via Siguniangshan Town to Danba County. (2) About 370 kilometers from Chengdu via Ya'an, Luding, and Wasi Gully to Danba County. 2. 🚌 Bus: The Chadianzi Bus Station has a bus to Danba at 10:30 every day (an extra bus is added on holidays); if you miss this bus, you can first go to Kangding (Xinnanmen Bus Station) or Xiaojin (Chadianzi Bus Station) and then transfer to Danba. Kangding has six buses every day (the latest at 18:00); the bus from Xiaojin to Danba is rural transport (no fixed time, safer before 17:00). 🛏 Accommodation Danba County: There are many accommodation options, concentrated near the bus station and on Sanchahe South Road. Zhonglu and Jiaju have many options: In Zhonglu, it is recommended to stay near the Zhonglu Township Government or in the Jikayi Village area; in Jiaju Tibetan Village, it is recommended to stay near Jiaju Primary School. 🏜 Attractions 1. Jiaju Tibetan Village (about 2000 meters above sea level, entrance fee 45 yuan, sightseeing car 40 yuan round trip, self-driving cars can enter if staying in the scenic area): The most beautiful part of Jiaju Tibetan Village is near Niega Primary School. 2. Zhonglu Tibetan Village (about 2100 meters above sea level, free): The Tibetan village in Zhonglu is more atmospheric and photogenic. The first viewing platform is suitable for shooting in the morning, and the second viewing platform is suitable for sunset. In addition, there are several less popular viewing spots that you can ask locals about. 🎬 Recommended itinerary Day1: Chengdu —— Danba —— Jiaju (Niega). Day2: Day trip to Jiaju (Niega), afternoon to Zhonglu. Day3: Day trip to Zhonglu, return trip. Both Jiaju and Zhonglu are very suitable for leisurely strolls, even light hiking, and are a paradise for photography enthusiasts, perfect for a few days' stay. 🍽 Cuisine Beef offal soup at 98 Tuanjie Street Sichuan cuisine at the Pinxiang Pavilion on the pedestrian street 💊 Common medicines Rhodiola, headache powder, glucose, cold medicine, gastrointestinal medicine

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.🚙