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Huajian Mountain, Sichuan | A world of ice and snow wrapped in the winter sea of ​​clouds and morning glow

Huajian Mountain is located in Heigou Village, Lengchi Town, Luding County, Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, about 4-5 hours from Chengdu. Surrounded by clouds and mist, it seems like entering a fairyland isolated from the world. As the altitude gradually increases, the Gongga Snow Mountain in the distance shines silvery white under the sunlight. With its unique natural scenery and 360-degree panoramic view, it has become a treasure trove for hiking enthusiasts! I hope this travel note can provide a reference for your trip! ❗️Note❗️You can't drive up directly. When you arrive in the town, you need to take a local shuttle bus to the starting point of the hike. The round-trip fare is 100. 🏜Scenery along the way: herds of cattle and horses🐂, rich vegetation🌲. Huajian Mountain is located in Heigou Village, Lengqi Town, Luding County, Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province. It takes about 4-5 hours from Chengdu. Surrounded by clouds and mist, it seems like entering a fairyland isolated from the world. As the altitude gradually increases, the Gongga Snow Mountain in the distance shines with silvery white light under the sunlight, which is a beautiful sight. Huajian Mountain, a place that does not require filters! Every scene here is worth our careful experience, and it can make you forget the hustle and bustle of the city. 🚗Itinerary: 1⃣️Night climb: Depart from Chengdu at 9pm on the 14th, with navigation at Gutongjing First Inn (about three and a half hours' drive from Chengdu, pack up and start climbing, and reach the top of the mountain in 3 and a half hours on foot, just before sunrise (before departure, check the sunrise time and plan the itinerary) After taking some photos at the top of the mountain, we rested and then went down around 10 o'clock. We played with the snow on the way down the mountain and arrived at the parking spot at 1 o'clock in the afternoon (parking fee is 20 yuan/car) and returned to Chengdu. ⭕️How to get up the mountain: 1️⃣Hiking 🎫Tickets: None 🔹Hiking distance: 6.5 km one way 🕐Hiking time: Estimated time: 3-5 hours 🏔Altitude: Climb about 1,000 meters (2,500-3,500 meters) 🚶‍♂️Road conditions: Dirt road + machine-cultivated gravel road ⚠️Difficulty: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 2️⃣Quad bike 🏍️ 150 yuan per person per side (You can now take a motorcycle up the mountain if you want to hike at night. We arrived at the starting point of the hike at 3 a.m. and there were local villagers taking people up the mountain.) ⭐️Hiking equipment: Trekking poles, hiking shoes, windproof hats, sunglasses, crampons, hot packs, drinking water (thermos cup), jackets, trousers, fleece clothes, down liners, quick-drying clothes, headlamps, anti-altitude sickness, cold medicine ⚠️Notes: 1. Although Huajian Mountain is not difficult and suitable for beginners, you should adjust your itinerary according to your physical condition. 2. There will be hidden ice on the hiking trails in winter, so be sure to bring crampons 3. Keep warm. The wind is strong and the temperature is low on the top of the mountain. Please prepare enough warm clothes. 4. Leave no trace in the wilderness, please take your garbage with you
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Posted: Jan 4, 2025
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