Autumn in Western Sichuan: 4-Day Small Loop Route. Highly Recommended Niche Activities!

【Autumn is the season for Western Sichuan】 As a girl from Chengdu and a local guide, my happiest and most confident trips are to Western Sichuan in autumn. Today, Dandan will take you on a slow-paced journey to Western Sichuan, avoiding the National Day peak. 【Recommended Niche Route】 D1: Depart from Chengdu ~ head towards Ya'an ~ pass through Kangding ~ cross Zheduo Mountain 【Check-in at Zheduo Mountain Viewing Platform】~【Kangding Airport Rainbow Road】~ pass through Tagong Grassland ~【Check-in at Gongga Snow Mountain Viewing Platform】~【Tagong Grassland + Tagong Monastery】~ stay in Bamei Town D2: Depart from Bamei Hotel ~【Tour Moxi Park for about 3 hours】~ head to 【Muya Monastery + Small Seda】 in the afternoon ~【Check-in at Yala Snow Mountain Base, Gunong Village】~ stay in Xinduqiao Hotel D3: Depart from Xinduqiao Hotel ~ head to 【Ga'ersi】 (or you can choose Yuzixi, but check if it's open) ~ tour 【Sidingcuo】 in the afternoon ~【Honghaizi】~ stay in Moxi Ancient Town D4: Depart from Moxi Ancient Town Hotel ~【Hailuogou】~ finally return to Chengdu 【Recommended Factors】 The entire route, which Dandan has personally traveled, is very exciting. It includes both popular and niche spots in Western Sichuan, with few people, making it convenient for photography and camping. The road conditions are good, and our car can reach all destinations directly. 【Travel Essentials】 【1】Preparation: Take Rhodiola in advance to prevent altitude sickness. 【2】Items to bring: Windproof jacket or coat, ID card, sunglasses, hiking boots (or high-quality travel shoes), sun hat, umbrella, camera and spare battery (depending on personal needs), phone, selfie stick, charger and power bank, backpack, large pack of tissues, small pack of dry tissues, wet wipes, sunscreen, skincare cream, lip balm, long-sleeve shirt (preferably cotton), nutritious and high-energy food (good quality chocolate will do), cold medicine. 【3】Also prepare 1 yuan and 5 yuan coins for toilet use along the way. 【4】Avoid catching a cold before the trip, try not to stay up late to maintain energy, and do not drink alcohol before departure. 【In Conclusion】 The beauty of Western Sichuan awaits you, whether you have been here or not. I look forward to starting a beautiful journey with you. All photos by Dandan were taken with a mobile phone camera, with no filters, only reduced exposure. Who wouldn't love this!!!