Kangding Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
Xindu Bridge Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
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‼️
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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~
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🏔️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
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🏔️Jiagenba Riche Village
Cars can reach directly, Tibetan houses, yellow meadows, colorful forests, running horses, you can also camp here⛺️
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🏔️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
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🏔️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
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🏔️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
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🏔️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
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🏔️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
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🔥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
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🚗【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
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🚗【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
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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.🚙
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Mugecuo Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
Mugecuo Lake Scenic Area, Kangding 🇨🇳
What a stunning sight to behold. After an hour drive from Kangding center to its entrance and another 30 minutes bus ride to the top we reached one of Kangding's treasue - The Mugecuo Lake. It sits in an altitude of almost 4000m above sea level so coming here was a bit of a struggle for me especially when we reached the top.
Getting There - I suggest to speak to your hostel/hotel to book you a car to the entrace of Mugecuo lake. No worries because, you will be booked for a return journey so you don't have to book another car that will take you back to your hotel. For the round trip cost, you will oay around 159-200.
Entrance Fee+Bus ride : 200 per person
‼️TIPS and Warnings
1. DO not come to this place on the same day or the next day upon arrival in Kangding. Acclimitize yourself first in the city then head up. If you're under the weather like me and you don't exercise then the altitude sickness will really strike you. If you're healthy then probably you will be ok. Just listen to your body.
2. Headache, dizziness, fast heartbeat and wanting to puke are signs of altitude sickness
3. Purchase an oxygen bottle
Despite my awful altitude sickness, I still appreciate the beauty that Mugecuo Lake possesses.
Enjoy your time there!
#mytripvlog #tripblazers #nature #lakes #kangding #sichuan
Sichuan West Traveling Kangding Mugecuo Raiders
is located in Kangding Love Song (Mugecuo) Scenic Area
, Wangla Village, Yala Township, Kangding City, Ganzi Prefecture, Sichuan Province:
Private cars can only go to the entrance of the scenic spot. To visit the scenic spot, you need to buy tickets and sightseeing tickets at the ticket office. There are 4 parking spots in
, Mugecuo, Hongshitan, Omato, and Seven Seas.
From the entrance of the scenic spot to the end of the Mugecuo drive for about 40 minutes, no stop in the middle, the whole journey is Panshan Highway.
1 The first point is Mugecuo, the core scenic spot. Mugecuo can be visited by boat. It is very beautiful on sunny days. However, the fog that day I went to, I stayed in Mugecuo for a short time.
2 The second point is Red Rock Beach. As the name implies, there are a lot of red stones. The photo is really super nice. It is recommended to walk from Red Rock Beach to Omato, and it will take about half an hour to walk. The scenery on the road is also very beautiful, full of eyes.
3 The water of Otto is green and transparent, very beautiful.
4The seven-sea sea should be more beautiful when it is autumn, and it will be reflected when the water is calm.
: About half a day is enough.
Tickets 105 yuan / person, sightseeing car 90 yuan / person, insurance 5 yuan / person, add up is still relatively expensive.
Transportation: From Chengdu to Kangding, it has already been connected to the expressway, and it can be reached in more than three hours. The road conditions from Kangding to Mugecuo are not very good. The journey takes about 1.5 hours. SUVs are recommended, and traffic jams are easy in the peak season.
accommodation: There is no hotel around the Mugecuo Scenic Area. It is recommended to live in Kangding City, which is very selective. I live in a hotel, the price is good.
Food: To Kangding, you must eat yak meat soup pot and wild mushrooms. It is strongly recommended that the Gongjiao fish yak miscellaneous soup pot near Kangding bus station, this time you can eat the best beef in Sichuan, and return to Chengdu. I have been missing.
The first stop in the secret realm of Western Sichuan - the birthplace of love songs, Mugecuo
🚉Transportation Guide:
It takes about 20-30 minutes to drive from Kangding to Mugecuo, and the road conditions are very good. If you encounter a traffic jam, do not cut in line, as the police 👮🏻♀️ will take down your license plate number. It's better for everyone to follow the rules. There is a parking lot 🅿️ at the entrance of the scenic area, which is very convenient
⏳Play Time:
There is a sightseeing bus in the scenic area that takes about 30 minutes to get to the Golden Beach, and then it takes about 3 hours to play downwards
🧳Preparations Before Departure:
The plateau has plenty of sunshine, so sun protection is needed, including a sun hat. Of course, the sun is dazzling, so it's suggested to wear sunglasses. The highest altitude is about 3800 meters, so it's best to prepare some oxygen in case of altitude sickness
🗓Itinerary:
Take the sightseeing bus to the Golden Beach, where there is a lake for boating and a beach, as well as a photo spot called 'sea of stones', and Tibetan song and dance performances, which you can participate in as an audience
About 200 meters above the Golden Beach, you can get a close view of the snow-capped mountains, which are right before your eyes, and there is also a Tibetan residence where you can drink butter tea or yogurt
From the Golden Beach, you can take a bus to the Red Stone Beach. Since I visited it 11 years ago, it is a whole area of red stones, and it's very photogenic
30 minutes down from the Red Stone Beach, you can reach the hot springs. For 35 yuan per person, you can soak your feet in the hot springs . You can try boiling eggs in the natural hot springs, 3 yuan each, soft-boiled eggs, which are very good
Further down is the Seven-Color Sea, whose water is much prettier than the lake at Golden Beach. The reflections look very beautiful, and there are love song duet performances on the lake.
These are the main attractions of Mugecuo. On the way back, the opposite snow-capped mountains are very beautiful, and you can also take photos of the Seven-Color Sea. It seems to be the Lotus Snow Mountain 🏔️
Mugecuo Winter Travel Guide in Western Sichuan Secret Land Journey
🏔Attractions: Kangding Love Song (Mugecuo) Scenic Area
📍Address: Wangmu Village, Yala Township, Kangding City, Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan
⏰Opening Hours: 8:00-18:00 (Entry stops at 16:30)
🚗Transportation: About 3h drive from Chengdu
🚌Bus: Take a bus from Chengdu Chadianzi Bus Station, Xinnanmen Bus Station, or East Station Bus Station to Kangding, then take a taxi/car share to the scenic area.
🎫Ticket: 105r/person, sightseeing car 90r/person
🗺️Tour Route: Take the bus🚗 to the highest point of Mugecuo and then tour downwards
✅Mugecuo is located within the Kangding Love Song Scenic Area, about 17 kilometers from Kangding city center. The scenic area consists of six attractions: Rhododendron Gorge, Fragrant Grassland, Seven-Color Lake, Medicinal Pool Hot Spring, Mugecuo (Wild Man Lake), and Red Sea Grassland.
🔆Main Attractions
🔹Mugecuo: The lake surface freezes in winter, and there is a Sakyamuni statue on the opposite mountain. On a clear day, you can see the sun shining on the golden mountain.
🔸Red Sea Grassland: Named after the high mountain lake 'Red Sea', and in summer, it blooms with colorful Gesang flowers🌸
🔹Seven-Color Lake: A crescent-shaped lake surrounded by mountains, forests, flower seas, and grasslands, with a viewing platform that offers a distant view of the snow-capped mountains.
🔸Rhododendron Gorge: May is the best time to view rhododendrons every year.
🔹Medicinal Pool Hot Spring: A hot spring from the snow mountain streams, 35r/person
🌟There are also several other high mountain lakes and hot springs nearby, with primitive forests, grasslands, and snow-capped mountain landscapes blending together. On a clear day, you can see the 7556-meter-high Gongga Snow Mountain, known as the 'King of Shu Mountains', from Mugecuo.
✨In winter, the surface of Mugecuo is frozen into a scene, but you can still see the blue of the water. In the morning when the light is good, you can see the clear blue ice and the beauty of the magnificent fractures. The sunlight truly makes the heart flutter!
‼️Precautions
About road conditions: The majority of the route from Chengdu to Mugecuo Scenic Area is on highways with good road conditions. Be cautious of black ice and drive slowly in other surrounding areas during winter.
About altitude sickness: The altitude of Mugecuo Scenic Area is nearly 4000 meters. Avoid strenuous exercise to prevent altitude sickness.
About clothing: In the plateau region, the weather is changeable. It is recommended to wear thick clothes and take measures to keep warm.
About sun protection: The scenic area is located in the plateau region. Be aware of ultraviolet rays and apply sunscreen.
🏃Nearby attractions that can be visited together
Provincial Road s434, Moshishan Park, Honghaizi, Yuzixi, Xinduqiao
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casuko ! 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 can always trust the spring in Western Sichuan
The Mount Siguniang⛰ took my breath away
Meadows🌿, wilderness⛰️, forests🌲, seas of flowers🌸, lakes...
And there are streams and grasslands, with yaks and steeds playing around
Every frame of the scenery is like walking into a comic of The Wizard of Oz🖼️
It's really very romantic!
✅Promise me, you must visit Mount Siguniang between May and August! The travel guide has been prepared for everyone, hurry up and set off with your friends!
🌈Tourist Guide
📍Address: Xiaojin County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture
🏔Altitude: Around 3500m
⏰Opening hours: 8:00-17:50 (Entry stops at 15:00)
💰Shuangqiao Valley ticket 80r/person + sightseeing car 70r/person
✅Mount Siguniang scenic area is divided into Shuangqiao Valley, Changping Valley, and Haizi Valley
📍Shuangqiao Valley: The most developed and perfected is Shuangqiao Valley, take the sightseeing car up the mountain, and enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way
📍Haizi Valley: Primitive jungle, a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts
📍Changping Valley: To see the main peak, Yaomei Peak
🚗Travel Methods
🚌Bus: Available from Chadianzi Bus Station
🚙Self-driving: 220 kilometers from Chengdu, about 4 hours to reach
👫Group tour: Choose a pure play small group, play around the Western Sichuan loop, with guaranteed food and accommodation, worry-free and effortless, lying down the whole trip
⚠️⚠️Travel Tips
📍Redwood Forest: The sightseeing car will go to the highest point of the mountain, the Redwood Forest, and then play down station by station. There are snack shops here, as well as oxygen supply stations, and the scenery is very beautiful
📍Budala Peak: Next to it are prayer flags and white pagodas, a super popular internet-famous road, snap snap snap a random shoot is very photogenic
📍Sigunacuo: Do not miss this spot, half lake, half dead trees, very beautiful
📍Nianyu Dam: In summer, you can experience the dreamy rafting at the foot of the snow mountain
📍Longzhucuo: Very similar to Sigunacuo, dry but not fallen trees, calm lake water
📍Renshenguo Meadow: Hundreds of acres of meadows, yaks grazing leisurely
✅Route Itinerary
Route 1️⃣
D1: Chengdu-Mount Siguniang·Shuangqiao Valley-Danba
D2: Danba-Yala Snow Mountain Viewing Platform-Mosika Park-Tagong Grassland-Yuzixi-Xinduqiao
D3: Xinduqiao-434 Airport Road-Honghaizi-Mugecuo Scenic Area-Chengdu
Route 2⃣
D1: Chengdu-Kangding-Zheduo Mountain-Yuzixi-Xinduqiao
D2: Xinduqiao-Tagong Grassland-Mosika Park-Seda
D3: Seda-Distant view of Yala Snow Mountain-Danba
D4: Danba-Mount Siguniang·Shuangqiao Valley-Chengdu
Fish Starry Sky Camp: Don't leave regrets in places your body can reach!
In the past two years, with the promotion of certain variety shows, many tourists have also come to love it. However, it has become popular for a reason, because the spectacular 360° snow mountain view is truly not available everywhere! Today, let's share about Fish Starry Sky Camp!
Destination: Fish Starry Sky Camp
Navigation: First navigate to Fish West Village II, and then navigate to Fish Starry Sky Camp;
Route 100 Recommendations
D1 Chengdu-Kangding-Zheduo Mountain-Fish West-Xinduqiao
D2 Xinduqiao-Quanhuatan-Lenggacuo-Shangmuju/Yulong West Village D3 Shangmuju/Yulong West Village-Zimeiyakou-Kangding-Chengdu
D1 Chengdu-Kangding-Zheduo Mountain-Fish West-Xinduqiao
D2 Xinduqiao-Tagong Tibetan Costume Photo Shoot-Mo Stone Park-Seda County Town D3 Seda County-Buddhist Academy Tour-Yala Snow Mountain Viewing Platform-Danba D4 Danba-Four Girls Mountain Shuangqiao Valley-Chengdu
Attention
! The entrance passage is closed daily at 19:00, so plan your travel time in advance (those who want to see the sunset and the starry sky, remember to go up the mountain early. The plateau sunlight is strong, remember to wear sunglasses!)
! If you are watching the sunset at the starry sky camp, it is recommended to prepare instant noodles to take with you, as a bowl of instant noodles costs 15 RMB and a serving of Kanto cooking costs 20 RMB (there will be a service station on the mountain to provide hot water)!
Fish West usually gets crowded around six o'clock, so it's suggested to go early. If you are at the starry sky camp, you can first rest at the service station, or stay in the small parking lot to watch the sunset from your car. If you're not staying on the mountain, remember to descend early! Otherwise, it will be very congested until dark (there are no street lights around)!
The temperature difference between day and night is significant, and the campsite is surrounded by open space with strong mountain winds, which can be very cold. It is essential to have a windbreaker and down jacket, otherwise, the wind on the highland mountain top can make you doubt your life.
The wind is the hope of freedom, and I hope you are too
Flipping through expired photos is always a glimmer of hope in the midst of exhausting work!! Take your favorite photos on the barren grasslands of Caviar West
Watch the sunset and the intermittent glimmer of the Golden Mountain by daylight
Sit on a wild motorcycle at the foot of the mountain
Gaze at the endless mountain ranges from the hillside
Witness the Golden Mountain by daylight disappear from existence at the summit of Lengga Co in the deep night, watch the Milky Way and wait for shooting stars
Words cannot describe the shock of this trip, the cold and the sheer joy
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The carousel under Gongga Snow Mountain is the ultimate romance of western Sichuan
In order to see the carousel under the snow mountain in the fairy tale world, we drove to western Sichuan.
🎠 Gedilam·Sky City
🎫 20/person
Self-driving route🚗:
day1: Shenzhen—Chengdu✈️
day2: Chengdu—Jiagenba Town Richemura Village—Xinduqiao (stay)
day3: Xinduqiao—Gedilam·Sky City—Litang (stay)
day4: Litang—Changqingchun Keer Temple—Letong Ancient Town·Thousand House Tibetan Village—Litang (stay)
day5: Litang—Dongga Temple—Seda (stay)
day6: Seda Larong Wuming Buddhist College—Four Girls Mountain (stay)
day7: Four Girls Mountain—Chengdu Tianfu Airport—Shenzhen✈️
According to the above 7-day 'Special Forces' route, we put Gradim on the third day of the itinerary and found it worthwhile! It's worth a look!
Here you can see Yala Snow Mountain and Gongga Snow Mountain at the same time
Recommend shooting Yala in the morning (swing, carousel), Gongga in the afternoon & evening (at the lighthouse)
There are coffee cars and supermarkets on the top of the mountain to meet basic needs.
Photo location📸️:
1. Carousel
2. Lighthouse
3. Swing
4. Snow Mountain
5. Jeep
6. Bus
7. Forest cabin
Precautions⚠️:
1. The altitude is 4200m+, walk slowly, avoid running and jumping, serious high anti-bring a bottle of oxygen and drinking drinks will relieve
2. The wind on the top of the mountain is very strong! Keep warm! Wear a hat + gloves
3. The mountain road is not easy to walk, gravel + dirt road, always bumpy, suggest suv off-road vehicle! We also had a flat tire when we drove to the top of the mountain...
The wind is the hope of freedom, and I hope you are too
Flipping through expired photos is always a glimmer of hope in the midst of exhausting work!! Take your favorite photos on the barren grasslands of Caviar West
Watch the sunset and the intermittent glimmer of the Golden Mountain by daylight
Sit on a wild motorcycle at the foot of the mountain
Gaze at the endless mountain ranges from the hillside
Witness the Golden Mountain by daylight disappear from existence at the summit of Lengga Co in the deep night, watch the Milky Way and wait for shooting stars
Words cannot describe the shock of this trip, the cold and the sheer joy
Once you visit Niubei Mountain, you really don't feel like coming a second time
⛰【Travel Guide】
📍Detailed address: Niubei Mountain 360° Viewing Platform is already a well-developed commercial tourist area, just navigate directly to the Changhaizi Service Center to reach the transfer center
🚗Transportation strategy: Currently, private cars can only drive to the Changhaizi parking lot, from the transfer center take a shuttle bus to the Qiankun Ridge station (luggage storage here, need to do some labeling 🏷️ work, storage staff will transport it to the mountain top camp, due to winter road traffic factors, safety is currently not open to tourists for direct transportation to the mountain top)
Next is to choose according to personal physical strength
1, Choose to hike 2km on the plank road, although it is only two kilometers, most of the hike takes about 1.5~2 hours, of course, those with good physical strength can do it in one hour, but for the slow ones~... it's hard to say, there are also those who take 2.5 hours, after all, climbing at high altitude is different from walking on the streets, hiking up the mountain can of course also bring the joy of walking and the scenery
2, Currently, the scenic area Qiankun Ridge station has started operating go-karts to reach the mountain top camp destination, go-kart costs 180 yuan per vehicle, two people can ride, the average cost per person is 80, for those with less physical strength, 80 is still acceptable, after all, if you can't handle the physical exertion, you can also quickly reach the mountain top and experience the fast fun of go-karts
🕙Opening hours:
Changhaizi opening hours 9:00-16:30
Qiankun Ridge opening hours 9:30-17:00
Specific times will be adjusted temporarily according to weather changes and road traffic safety conditions
💰Ticket price: Currently free of charge for sightseeing car
🌟Highlights: Once you can see the Gongga Snow Mountain peaks, sunrise over the golden mountain, sea of clouds, cloud waterfall, Buddha's light, starry sky, the viewing platform with the highest probability
📌Little Tips: Of course, the current Niubei Mountain is indeed more expensive compared to the past, after all, development has provided a complete accommodation experience at the mountain top, at the same time there are also areas that need to be improved, currently free of charge for sightseeing car, it is still very worthwhile and cost-effective
💕Still hope that all the friends who go can encounter some great weather, and make a wish❤️
Half in the human world, half in the fairyland
Lenggacuo: Truly half in the fairyland, half in the human world.
If I hadn't experienced it myself, I think it would be really hard for me to understand that this is the charm of Gongga Snow Mountain, both a fairyland and the human world.
The most beautiful moment here is the sunset over Gongga, when the sun shines on the golden mountain, the king of the Shu mountains, it's extremely magnificent. The sea of clouds and the reflection of Gongga Snow Mountain are also very spectacular! If you have the time and interest, why not come and see for yourself.
Here's a guide to Lenggacuo
Routes
Route A: Bangmujide, horse riding, 200 for one trip (1h), motorcycle down the mountain, also 200 (18min), direct to the flatland.
Route B: Up to Chijicun, motorcycle round trip 200, the last part near the lake you have to walk to Lenggacuo lake surface
Personal experience: I took route A, horse riding can get you to the flatland, wear a hat and gloves to protect against the wind, overall it takes about an hour. Also, walking is an option, it needs to be simple and more comfortable, it's quite hot when walking, so dress according to your personal situation.
My friend took route B, the last 100 meters near the lake surface you have to climb up, which is a bit strenuous.
Departure time: I left at 3:30 pm, rode the horse and arrived after 4 pm, saw the golden mountain at 6:30 pm, and started descending the mountain around 7 pm
Dress: The temperature is low, wear a thick down jacket, thermal clothing, fleece pants, gloves, hat, sunglasses
Carry-on: Hand warmers, oxygen bottles, power bank, thermos (it's too cold), some change (poor signal on the mountain), altitude sickness medicine, glucose, chocolate
There are milk tea and instant noodles in the mountain huts, not sure if they are open
Lenggacuo personal experience
Whether you can see the golden mountain illuminated by the sun completely depends on the weather, if the weather is bad, the trip is a waste, so weigh this before you set off
Altitude sickness: The altitude is 4600 meters, vigorous exercise can easily lead to altitude sickness, it's not recommended to go there right away
The high altitude means walking takes almost 2 hours, horse riding is more comfortable, motorcycles are a bit ~
Directly a waste, so weigh this before you set off
Time: The golden mountain illuminated by the sun around 6 pm, try to descend the mountain before 7 pm, it's not safe to go down after dark, after 6 pm there seem to be no horses, and not many motorcycles, thinking back on the motorcycle ride down the mountain, I was really scared and held on tight!
How fortunate to have met Lenggacuo, will see it again!
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