Conch Gully 3-Day 2-Night Self-Driving Tour Guide

Conch Gully 3-Day 2-Night Self-Driving Tour Guide (Budget 2000 RMB) 1. Itinerary Day 1: Chengdu - Conch Gully (about 4 hours by car) Morning: Depart from Chengdu, recommended around 7 AM to avoid morning rush hour. Take Chengya Expressway - Yakang Expressway - exit at Luding; this route is the shortest with good road conditions and less traffic. Noon: Arrive at Luding, try local specialties "Luding Bridge Liangfen" and "Luding Cured Meat." Recommended "Luding Bridgehead Liangfen Shop," affordable and economical. Afternoon: Head to Conch Gully Scenic Area, check into an economy hotel in Moxi Ancient Town. Recommended "Conch Gully Moxi Ancient Town Impression Hotel" or "Conch Gully Moxi Ancient Town Ancient Road Inn," around 200 RMB/night. Evening: Explore Moxi Ancient Town, visit popular spots "Moxi Catholic Church" and "Moxi Old Street," taste local barbecue and yak hotpot. Recommended "Moxi Ancient Town Old Street Barbecue" and "Yak Villa." Day 2: Conch Gully Scenic Area One-Day Tour Morning: Take the sightseeing bus into Conch Gully Scenic Area, visit Camp 1 and Camp 2, enjoy natural scenery like primeval forest, glaciers, and hot springs, check in at popular spots "Glacier Tongue" and "Great Ice Waterfall." Noon: Have lunch inside the scenic area; you can bring your own food or dine at the scenic area restaurant, prices are slightly higher. Afternoon: Continue to visit Camp 3 and Camp 4, experience the glacier up close. You can choose to hike or take the cable car (cable car fee at your own expense). Evening: Return to Moxi Ancient Town, relax in hot springs. Recommended "Conch Gully Gongga Divine Hot Spring," about 100 RMB/person. Day 3: Conch Gully - Chengdu (about 4 hours by car) Morning: Sleep in naturally, enjoy free activities in Moxi Ancient Town, you can buy local specialties such as dried yak meat, mushrooms, Tibetan accessories, etc. Noon: Taste local specialties "Moxi Tofu Flower Rice" and "Tibetan Yogurt." Recommended "Moxi Ancient Town Tofu Flower Rice" and "Tibetan Family." Afternoon: Return to Chengdu, end of a pleasant trip. 2. Budget Fuel: about 400 RMB (varies by vehicle and fuel consumption) Toll fees: about 150 RMB Accommodation: about 400 RMB (2 nights) Meals: about 400 RMB Tickets: Conch Gully Scenic Area ticket + sightseeing bus about 160 RMB/person Hot springs: about 100 RMB/person Others: about 200 RMB (shopping, snacks, etc.) Total: about 2000 RMB 3. Notes Conch Gully is at a high altitude; be aware of altitude sickness and prepare medications like Rhodiola in advance. Temperature difference in the scenic area is large; keep warm and bring clothes like windbreakers and fleece jackets. Drive safely and cautiously; mountain roads have many curves and steep slopes. Book hotels and tickets in advance to avoid queues during peak season. Protect the environment and travel civilly. 4. Recommended Popular Check-in Spots Moxi Catholic Church Moxi Old Street Glacier Tongue Great Ice Waterfall Gongga Divine Mountain Viewing Platform 5. Recommended Local Foods Luding Bridge Liangfen Luding Cured Meat Moxi Barbecue Yak Hotpot Moxi Tofu Flower Rice Tibetan Yogurt Hope this guide helps you plan a pleasant trip to Conch Gully!