Mid-Autumn Festival No Leave: The Most Comprehensive and Detailed Guide to Lenggacuo

1. Destination Overview Lenggacuo is located at an altitude of 4650 meters, where you can see the complete view of the King of Sichuan Mountains, Gongga Snow Mountain. The reflection of the snow mountain in the lake is very spectacular. 2. Best Time to Visit Visiting during the Mid-Autumn Festival allows you to enjoy unique natural scenery. 3. Route Options 1. Route A: - Navigate to Bangmu Jide, starting from Xinduqiao, the drive takes about 3 hours. Along the way, there is a section of unpaved road with potholes, but cars can still pass. - After reaching Bangmu Jide, you can choose to hike (about 2 hours, with a 30 yuan entrance fee) or ride a horse (about 1 hour, one-way 200 yuan). - Pros: You can also visit Zimei Pass and Moon Lake along the way. Hiking offers a more immersive experience, while horseback riding takes you directly to the lakeside, though the route is longer and rougher. - Cons: More expensive. 2. Route B: - Navigate to Chijixi Village, starting from Xinduqiao, the drive takes about 1.5 hours. - Upon arrival, switch to a minivan for 30-40 minutes, then switch to a motorcycle for 10 minutes, and finally hike over a small hill to reach Lenggacuo (transportation fee round trip 200 + cleaning fee 20). - Pros: Shorter drive time, better road conditions (cement road), cheaper, and the motorcycle will wait after watching the sunset. - Cons: You need to hike to the lakeside yourself, with fewer options along the way. 4. Entrance Fee 30 yuan 5. Accommodation Recommendations 1. For Route A, choose Shangmuju Village/Yulongxi Village. 2. For Route B, choose Chijixi Village, or you can also choose Jiagenba/Xinduqiao. 6. Clothing Suggestions It is very cold on the mountain, so you need to prepare a three-in-one jacket, down inner liner, wool hat, and other warm clothing. The wait for the sunset is very long, so be sure to keep warm to avoid altitude sickness. 7. Photo Spots There is a swing opposite the snow mountain. 8. Precautions 1. Pay attention to sunset times: 19:00-20:30 in summer, 18:00-19:00 in winter. Plan your trip reasonably. 2. Choose the appropriate route and transportation method based on your situation. 3. Be aware of altitude sickness and take preventive measures in advance. 4. Protect the environment and respect local customs.