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【Heart of Langka】Hiking Route!

🌟【Heart of Langka】Hiking Route! The ceiling of Western Sichuan! ❤Heart of Langka, a meadow embraced by snow-capped mountains like a natural canvas, covered with wildflowers 🌺 in spring and summer, and colorful forests in autumn and winter. Here ❌ there are no steep cliffs, the entire route is a gentle uphill slope, friendly for hiking beginners! This winter, are you ready to accept the invitation from the mountains and wilderness? - ⛰️Basic Information of Heart of Langka 🔸Location: Kangding · Yajiageng Pass 🔸Driving distance: 300km from Chengdu, about 4.5 hours 🔸Altitude: Summit 4800m (measured 4710m) 🔸Hiking distance: 6km (round-trip route) 🔸Elevation gain: about 800m - 🌈Recommended 1.5-day itinerary 🚗Day 1: Chengdu - Ya'an - Luding - Kangding 💡Meet at 11:30 at Cultural Palace Metro Station Exit D1, depart promptly at 12:00. Take Chengya-Yakang Expressway via Tianquan and Luding, driving time about 4.5 hours, expected to arrive at Kangding/Moxi by 18:00. Dinner starts at 18:30. In the evening, everyone can gather for games and go to bed early. - 🚶Day 2: Kangding - Yajiageng Pass - Chengdu 💡Wake up at 5:00 am, start driving to Heart of Langka at 5:30 am. Begin hiking 3.5km one way from the trailhead. Descent time from Heart of Langka is around 12:00-13:00, subject to the guide’s notice; after lunch, return to Chengdu, looking forward to the next reunion. - 📸Recommended photo spots: 1️⃣Summit platform with Tianhaizi main peak as the background Capture stunning snow mountain shots in minutes 2️⃣Sit on the ridge line when the sea of clouds surges Back view photos look ethereal 3️⃣Look back at the winding mountain road on the way Layered sense with distant mountains - 🎒Gear checklist: ✅Clothing: down jacket, fleece sweatshirt, hiking pants, thermal underwear, hat, scarf, gloves ✅Footwear: anti-slip hiking shoes, spare socks (bring two extra pairs in case shoes get wet) ✅Others: backpack (around 20L is enough for water and personal items), thermos (fill with hot water! Drinking hot water while hiking is super comfortable), snacks (chocolate, energy bars, bread, no supply along the way), sunglasses, sun hat, 999 ointment, band-aids, rhodiola, camera, power bank - 💡Helpful tips: ❗There is a toilet at the trailhead, no supply on the mountain ❗Strictly follow the descent time ❗Protect the environment, bring your own trash bag ❗Act according to your ability in high-altitude areas -
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Posted: Nov 13, 2025
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