Chengdu-Kangding | Comprehensive Guide for G318 Western Sichuan Self-Drive Tour

Here is an article with a similar meaning to the content above: The scenery in Western Sichuan is truly a world-class spectacle! I am absolutely obsessed with Route 318 into Tibet. As an avid fan of traveling in Western Sichuan, I bring you a carefully selected guide. 🗺️【3 Days 2 Nights Western Sichuan G318 Self-Drive Itinerary】 day1: Leave Chengdu after work on Friday, and it will take about 3.5 hours to reach Kangding. day2: Cross the Zheduo Mountain early in the morning, surrounded by snow-capped mountains, an indescribable awe. After crossing Zheduo Mountain, head to Kangding Airport to photograph the Rainbow Road. Next to the airport is the stunning Xinduqiao with Mount Gongga in front and Mount Qingrou behind. In the afternoon, go to Jia Genba's Songduoni Temple and Gongga Alpine Meadow, where rivers, streams, snow mountains, and meadows create a masterpiece of nature! Spend the night in Xinduqiao. day3: Visit Tagong first, then to Gunlong Village. You can start with the Muya Monastery, then camp and picnic by the river in Gunlong Village, enjoying the snow mountains and a wonderful day. Finally, pass by Kangding Airport on the way back to Chengdu! ⛺️【Recommended Camping Sites】 1. By the river next to Tagong, near Gunlong Village, where you can see Mount Yala. It's right by the road, and camping here this season is very comfortable. I especially love the summer grasslands of Tagong. 2. Songduoni Temple in Jia Genba, by the stream outside the guesthouse, with streams, meadows, and cattle and sheep. Here you can forget all your worries, and in the evening, you can go to the nearby mountain to watch Mount Gongga. 🚗【About G318】 This self-drive tour in Western Sichuan was incredibly smooth, and G318 was super photogenic all the way. Taking photos on the plateau and under the snow mountains is like shooting a travel blockbuster! We also went to the mountain pass to see the snow mountains, camped by the stream, and with a portable power supply, speakers, and an induction cooker, we enjoyed music, watched outdoor movies, barbecued, brewed coffee, and talked about life. 🍃【Some Tips】 1. The signal here is not very good, remember to download offline maps in advance. 2. The temperature varies greatly between day and night, so adjust your clothing accordingly. 3. On the plateau, it is recommended not to engage in strenuous exercise and try not to bathe at night.