Ultimate Niche Routes in Western Sichuan for Dragon Boat Festival

Heading to Western Sichuan during the Dragon Boat Festival~ Some friends are concerned about the weather during the festival. This is indeed a specific issue. Imagine the breathtaking sight of a golden mountain illuminated by sunlight after a whole day of rain. Even if the forecast predicts rain, the low temperatures might bring heavy snow instead, which could also be a stunning experience! Who knows what will happen before setting off? Just go and see for yourself! ⭐ Route 1 Day 1: Chengdu - Songpinggou - Heishui County (🚗 6.5 hours) Day 2: Heishui County - Lianbaoyeze - Aba County (🚗 5.5 hours) Day 3: Aba County - Chengdu (🚗 7 hours) ⭐ Route 2 Day 1: Chengdu - Markang Changlie Temple - Markang City (🚗 5.5 hours) Day 2: Markang - Yinchanggou - Majia Valley - Xiaojin County (🚗 1.5 hours) Day 3: Xiao'erpu Pastoral Village (camping optional) - Chengdu (🚗 5.5 hours) Tips: If Xiao'erpu camping is too crowded, you can visit Majia Valley on Day 3 and return after exploring. ⭐ Route 3 Day 1: Chengdu - Gedilamu - Tagong Town (🚗 6.5 hours) Day 2: Tagong Town - Glenbu Camp - Balangshengdu Village (🚗 1 hour) Day 3: Tagong Town - Chengdu (🚗 6 hours) Tips: This route is relatively conventional and may attract more people, especially with traffic jams at Zheduo Mountain during holidays. However, based on experiences during Qingming and May Day holidays, the crowds thin out after crossing Zheduo Mountain. Plus, hotel prices have hardly increased, so it’s worth a try! ⭐ Route 4 (requires an off-road vehicle) Day 1: Chengdu - Ertaizi (navigate to Yangjie Valley) - Tagong Town (🚗 6 hours) Day 2: Tagong Town - Seven Mountains and Seven Lakes - Tagong Town (🚗 4 hours) Day 3: Tagong Town - Chengdu (🚗 6 hours)