It's not Switzerland, it's Western Sichuan in summer!

Western Sichuan Travel Guide: Your Guide to Hiking with Snow Mountains and Yaks 🏔️🐄 Must-See Attractions: The Most Beautiful Spots in Western Sichuan 1. Yading Nature Reserve: This is the "last pure land on the blue planet"! Milk Lake looks like a spilled milk bath, Five-Color Lake transforms into a "rainbow eyeshadow palette" under the sunlight, and the yaks and horses in Luorong Cattle Farm are better posers than you. → Friendly reminder: Those susceptible to altitude sickness, please prepare oxygen tanks. After all, "lack of oxygen doesn't mean lack of faith, but lack of physical strength"! 2. Siguniang Mountain: The "Alps of the East". The snow-capped mountains and meadows of Shuangqiao Valley are so beautiful that they look like they've been filtered. It is recommended to wear a red dress for photos and instantly transform into Princess Elsa from "Frozen". 3. Moxi Park: An "alien planet" secretly built by aliens. The gray stone forest makes for a sci-fi blockbuster with any shot. It is recommended to pose like "I am Thanos" and pretend to collect Infinity Stones. 4. Larung Gar Buddhist Academy: The red houses all over the mountain look like scattered chili powder. The scene is most stunning in the early morning when smoke curls from chimneys. But don't disturb the chanting lamas (they may understand "Buddhist lying flat" better than you). 5. Tagong Grassland: The ultimate combination of grassland + snow mountain + temple! For 20 yuan, you can ride a horse and become a "grassland heroine". Remember to take a selfie with Yala Snow Mountain and pretend it's your "cold bodyguard". Foodie Radar: Double Attack of Yak and Carbs 🍲🥟 1. Yak Hot Pot: A plateau-limited hot pot with tender meat and fresh soup. After eating, you'll want to shout "Long live the Yak Gate!" (Beware of the resentful glances from the yaks at the next table). 2. Butter Tea: Tibetan "salty milk tea". The first sip is like soy sauce, but the second sip gets you hooked. It is recommended to pair it with barley cakes to unlock the "carb assassin" achievement. 3. Suancai Miankuai: Sour and spicy, with chewy noodles, it's the plateau version of "instant noodle savior". After eating, you can climb 100 more steps. 4. Tibetan Yogurt: So thick it can stick to walls, sprinkled with sugar for a sweet and sour taste. It is recommended to shout "Long live yogurt freedom!" while eating. 5. Roasted Potatoes: 5 yuan each at roadside stalls. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, dip them in chili powder and eat until your feet jump, but don't stop (but don't bargain with the Tibetan grandma selling them). Accommodation Guide: Budget-Friendly Snow Mountain Nests 🏡 1. Xinduqiao Youth Hostel: 50 yuan/night per person, a backpacker's paradise! Share hot pot, team up for stargazing, and the owner might give you a bag of barley cakes. 2. Danba Tibetan Inn: Stay in a century-old watchtower for 100 yuan, wake up to the aroma of butter tea, and listen to the owner tell the "Legend of King Gesar" at night. 3. Yading Village Homestay: For 200 yuan, you can open the window to see the snow mountain. It's perfectly reasonable to fall asleep after counting three stars (after all, altitude sickness makes you sleepy). Western Sichuan Private Tips 📌 1. Transportation Secrets: - Attention drivers! The mountain roads in Western Sichuan have eighteen bends, and the drivers' drifting skills are comparable to the racing god of Mount Akina. Passengers, please hold on to your snack bags. - Public transport users can choose the bus from Chengdu to Kangding, with fares starting from 100+ yuan. The scenery along the way is so beautiful that you won't want to sleep. 2. Avoiding Pitfalls: - Oxygen tanks sell for 60 yuan in scenic areas? Buy them online in advance for 20 yuan. Wouldn't it be better to use the saved money to buy yak jerky? - Ask the price before riding a horse, beware of being ambushed by "overtime fees" (such as: "The horse is tired and needs extra money"). 3. Photography Tips: - Take photos of the sunrise over the mountains at Yuzixi. Wear a white dress and stand against the light, with the caption "This fairy has successfully overcome her tribulation today". - Wear black clothes at Moxi Park and cosplay as a "dark witch". Your WeChat Moments likes will exceed 100. 4. Hidden Gems: - Get up early and milk cows with the Tibetans to experience a "bullish" morning (but be careful not to get slapped in the face by a cow's tail). - Go to the Larung Gar Sky Burial Site to quietly experience the cycle of life (don't take pictures! Be careful not to be mistaken by vultures as coming to steal their food). Conclusion: The Happy Philosophy of Western Sichuan Here, you can be a "snow mountain climber" during the day, a "hot pot warrior" at night, or simply lie down on the grassland and count yaks. After all, the charm of Western Sichuan is - recharging with snow mountains, sustaining life with yak meat, and curing anxiety with Buddhist lying flat!