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5-Day Sichuan West Route! 3 Secret Photo Spots Not Publicly Shared

Who knows! Just got back from Sichuan West, and it’s stunning beyond words Snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and Tibetan villages all connected, phone storage almost full from photos Here’s a lazy-friendly guide to avoid pitfalls and get perfect shots👇 🚗【5-Day Highlights Route】 D1: Chengdu → Kangding → Honghaizi → Xinduqiao (stay at an oxygen-supplied guesthouse) D2: Xinduqiao → Tagong Grassland → Moxi Park → Danba Tibetan Village D3: Danba → Siguniang Mountain Shuangqiaogou (reverse route to avoid crowds) D4: Siguniang Mountain → Lenggacuo (Gongga reflection is amazing) D5: Return to Chengdu (stop at Balang Mountain to shoot the sea of clouds) 💣 Pitfall Warnings ❌ Don’t self-drive! Mountain roads with 18 sharp turns + icy surfaces, beginners will panic ❌ Oxygen tanks in scenic spots are twice as expensive, prepare 2 cans in Chengdu in advance ❌ Ask the price before ordering yak meat hotpot to avoid frozen meat traps ❌ Don’t wear black at Moxi Park, you’ll blend into the stone forest ✅ Booking a pure-play small group tour is great! Tickets and accommodation included, about 3k RMB per person, totally relaxing 📸 Photo Tips ▪️ Honghaizi: Shoot prayer flags and snow mountains together from the small hill on the west side of the lake ▪️ Tagong Grassland: Wear Tibetan clothes with a red scarf, with Yala Snow Mountain as the background ▪️ Siguniang Mountain: Bright-colored shawl + road, full cinematic vibe ▪️ Lenggacuo: Best light at 3 PM, shoot snow mountain reflections ⚠️ Important Reminders Don’t tough out altitude sickness! Drink Rhodiola 7 days in advance, don’t wash your hair on day one 20℃ temperature difference between day and night, bring a windbreaker + fleece liner Don’t randomly photograph temples, spin prayer wheels clockwise ✨ Hidden Extras (not the full version) 1. A lesser-known lake you can drive to directly without hiking to the viewing platform 2. A local secret yak meat restaurant, only about 50 RMB per person to eat until full 3. An alternative viewing platform to avoid crowds at Yuzixi, with even better golden mountain sunlight Many details not finished! Like specific car rental channels, Tibetan clothing rental tips, free secret photo spots… [Car Rental Tours][Custom Tours][Private Groups] all available~ To get this itinerary, tap [Chat with TA] at the bottom left of the screen!
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