Weekend! Wanggangping, a Hidden Gem with Stunning Views

Wanggangping Travel Guide 1. Overview Wanggangping, a stunning tourist destination in southern Sichuan, is famous for its spectacular snow scenery, rime, Gongga Snow Mountain, sea of clouds, and golden mountain at sunrise. With its unique natural scenery and fewer tourists, it is a great place for a vacation. The price of the ticket, cable car, and sightseeing bus is also very affordable, only CNY120 for the whole scenic area. 2. Features and Attractions 1. Rime: The rime scenery in Wanggangping is spectacular, especially in the cold winter, when the white frost and snow cover the trees and grass, as if you are in a fairy tale world. 2. Snow Mountain: Gongga Snow Mountain is the iconic attraction of Wanggangping, with its majestic peaks and snow that never melts all year round. 3. Sea of Clouds: In the early morning or at dusk, you can see the rolling sea of clouds, as if you are in a fairyland. 4. Sunrise and Golden Mountain: At sunrise, you can see the golden-red sunlight illuminating the snow-capped mountains, which is very spectacular. 3. Travel Tips and Accommodation Recommendations 1. Accommodation: It is recommended to stay in the scenic area to better enjoy the sunrise, sea of clouds, and golden mountain in the morning. The accommodation in the scenic area is also very affordable and cost-effective. We recommend the luxury tents, starry tents, and square cabins in the first and second phases of the Laiye Camp, which are equipped with private bathrooms, air conditioning/heaters, hair dryers, and disposable toiletries, very convenient. 2. Itinerary: Day 1: Depart from Luzhou and drive directly to Wanggangping Scenic Area. The whole journey is on the highway and G217 National Road, with good road conditions, and no pressure for small cars. After arriving at the scenic area, park your car in the scenic area parking lot (CNY10/car), then get your ticket and take the cable car up the mountain. After checking in at the camp, you can enjoy the skiing activities in the scenic area. Day 2: Get up in the morning to enjoy the beautiful sunrise, sea of clouds, and golden mountain, then take the sightseeing bus to the Ghost Forest for sightseeing. Take beautiful photos along the way, and return to Luzhou after the tour. 4. Practical Tips 1. Shoes: It is recommended to choose shoes with good warmth, anti-slip, and waterproof performance to avoid slipping on icy and snowy roads. 2. Clothes: The temperature on the mountain is low, so it is recommended to bring warm clothes, thick hats, thick scarves, and gloves. Also, wearing bright-colored clothes looks better in photos. 3. Sunglasses: It is recommended to bring sunglasses to protect your eyes when playing in the snow on sunny days. 4. Weather Forecast: Although the weather forecast is only for reference, if rain is predicted in Shimian County, it is likely to snow on the mountain. Therefore, please pay attention to the weather forecast to make travel arrangements.