Aba 6-Day Itinerary

️【6 Days Exploring the Western Sichuan Loop】Super detailed guide is here👇 Day 1⃣️: Taiyuan → Tata Youth Hostel 📍Hostel Address: No. 5 Yongkang Lane, Building 1, Unit 1, 6th Floor, No. 8 ✨Highlights: Excellent value for money! Spacious beds + disinfected after each guest, rooftop offers a night view of Dujiangyan🌃 (tips: Suitable for backpackers, recommend confirming male/female floors in advance) Day 2⃣️: Earthquake Ruins 👉 Panda Base 👉 Snow Mountain Viewing Platform 🌅 Yingxiu Earthquake Ruins (closed from May to November) 🐼 Wolong Panda Base (09:00-17:00｜🎫85 RMB) 🏔️ Maobiliang Viewing Platform (Free! Perfect spot for photos of Siguniang Mountain📸) 🏨 Overnight: Siguniangshan Xidu International Youth Hostel 📍Address: No. 90 Jinzhi Street ✨Rooftop viewing platform faces the snow mountains! Group meals are very cost-effective~ Remember to bring board games to meet new friends🎲 Day 3⃣️: Shuangqiaogou Valley 👉 Lixiaolu 🌊 Shuangqiaogou Valley, Siguniang Mountain (recommended 4-6 hours) 🚗 Lixiaolu (breathtaking snow-capped meadows along the way😭) 🏨 Hongyuan Xueyu Juxin Hotel (Prairie starry sky room is amazing) Day 4⃣️: Moon Bay 👉 Waqie Pagoda Forest 🌙 Hongyuan Moon Bay (sunrise is stunning!) 🛕 Waqie Pagoda Forest (Tibetan Buddhist sacred site) 🚌 Drive to Jiuzhaigou Day 5⃣️: Full day at Jiuzhaigou! 🌈 Must-see spots: Five Flower Lake, Long Lake, Nuorilang Waterfall (Remember to bring self-heating hotpot! Food inside the park is expensive) Day 6⃣️: Huanglong 👉 Return trip 🏞️ Huanglong Scenic Area (the calcified pools are breathtaking!) 🚄 Return to Chengdu in the evening ✨【Top 5 Must-Visit】✨ 1️⃣ Jiuzhaigou: The legendary fairyland on earth 2️⃣ Huanglong: Nature’s palette spilled from the sky 3️⃣ Shuangqiaogou: The Eastern Alps 4️⃣ Panda Base: The best place to cuddle the national treasure 5️⃣ Moon Bay: The Milky Way’s reflection on the prairie ⚠️【Notes】⚠️ ✅ Altitude sickness: Prepare Rhodiola ✅ Large temperature difference: Bring both down jacket and short sleeves ✅ Sun protection: Strong UV rays on the plateau! ✅ Transportation: Recommend chartering a car or carpooling for convenience