Yala Snow Mountain in Western Sichuan

The mountains and rivers are like wine, a toast to the extraordinary gentleness of the world. 📍Yala Snow Mountain Scenic Area Set aside most of the day to visit this place, don't just go to the viewing platform, the scenic area won't disappoint you. ⭕️Ticket price is 150, and the scenic area shuttle can only reach the foot of the mountain (Basong), which is a 15km one-way trip, taking about 40 minutes. The rest of the journey requires climbing or horseback riding. The horse teams are not managed by the scenic area; they are independent, and safety is your own responsibility. ⭕️The hiking route is: Basong--Youcuo Wetland (picture 7)--Yala Youcuo (Youcuo Lake, picture 1), with a hiking distance of 7km, following the horse trail, and the round-trip duration is about 3-3.5 hours. Yala Youcuo is at an altitude of 4100m; starting from Youcuo Wetland, there is another sister lake in a different direction, with a hiking distance of 11km, and the time required is unknown. 🔺Hiking enthusiasts, charge ahead! Beginner-friendly. 👉There are no supplies in the scenic area, so you need to prepare your own trail meals. 👉The horse trail is similar to a normal dirt mountain trail, but it gets difficult to walk when you reach Youcuo Wetland, so it's best to wear waterproof and dirt-resistant shoes. 👉You can reach the lakeside of Youcuo Lake by going down the small path on the right side after seeing the prayer flags. 📌If you're not physically fit, you must ride a horse (the round-trip price to Youcuo Lake is 260; to the sister lake is 460), and don't overestimate your strength. If you collapse halfway, rescue will be a big problem.