Encounter Western Sichuan, a Cool Summer Retreat

🚗 Transportation Guide Self-drive (Recommended): Chengdu → Yaan-Kangding Expressway → Kangding → National Highway 318 → Xinduqiao → Jiagenba (approx. 6-7 hours, SUV preferred). Public Transport: Take a bus from Chengdu Xinnanmen Station to Kangding (5 hours), then charter/share a car to Jiagenba (2 hours). 🏡 Accommodation Recommendations Tibetan-style Homestays: Songdun Niji (pastoral style in Riche Village), Xueyin Ge (near the Ese Flower Sea). Comfort Option: Xinduqiao Sengelangzan Homestay (with floor heating and oxygen supply to prevent altitude sickness). 🍜 Must-Try Local Cuisine Tibetan Yak Meat Hotpot ("Tibetan Family Feast") Butter Tea + Highland Barley Pancakes Summer Special: Chicken Stewed with Matsutake Mushrooms (freshly available in July-August). 📅 3-Day Summer Escape Itinerary Day 1: Chengdu → Kangding (lunch with yak meat hotpot) → Xinduqiao (stay in Tibetan-style homestay). Day 2: Xinduqiao → Jiagenba (Ese Flower Sea, hiking in Riche Village) → Camping in Tiwu Village (stargazing). Day 3: Jiagenba → Zesangla Sky Garden (sunrise over golden mountains) → Return to Chengdu. ⚠️ Important Notes Altitude Sickness: Prepare oxygen tanks and avoid strenuous activities. Sun Protection & Warmth: Large temperature differences between day and night, bring sunscreen + windproof jacket. Eco-Friendly: Do not trample on flower fields, take all trash with you.