Ruoergai Flower Sea Check-in Guide

3 Days 2 Nights Travel Guide for Ruoergai Grassland, Aba, Sichuan (Budget 5000 RMB) 📍Destination: Ruoergai Grassland, Aba, Sichuan ⏰Best Season: June-August (grassland flower sea), September-October (golden autumn colors) 💰Budget: 5000 RMB (2 people, 2500 RMB per person) 📅Itinerary (3 days 2 nights) Day 1: Chengdu → Songpan → Ruoergai (about 7 hours by car) 🚗Transportation: Self-driving/Charter (recommended): Chengdu → Dujiangyan → Wenchuan → Songpan → Ruoergai (about 470 km, fuel + toll about 800 RMB) Bus: Chengdu Chadianzi Bus Station → Ruoergai (about 180 RMB/person, 8-9 hours) 🏠Accommodation: Ruoergai County (recommended hotels: 200-400 RMB/night, such as "Ruoergai Dazang Sunshine Hotel" and "Western Pasture") Grassland Mongolian Yurt (experience Tibetan style, about 300-500 RMB/night) 🍜Food Recommendations: Yak meat hotpot, Tibetan yogurt, butter tea, highland barley cake Recommended restaurants: Grassland Three Treasures Soup Pot, Zhaxi Tibetan Restaurant 🎯Activities Recommended: Scenic spots along the way (Minjiang Gorge, Songpan Ancient Town) Arrive in Ruoergai in the evening to acclimate to the plateau climate Day 2: In-depth tour of Ruoergai Grassland 🚗Charter/Self-driving (about 300 RMB/day) 🎫Tickets: Hua Lake Scenic Area: 75 RMB/person (including sightseeing bus) First Bend of the Yellow River: 65 RMB/person (elevator at the viewing platform costs an additional 30 RMB) 🚶‍♂️Tour Route: Hua Lake (most beautiful from June to August, wetland + flower sea + migratory birds) First Bend of the Yellow River (super stunning at sunset) Horse riding experience (at grassland herders’ homes, about 50-100 RMB/person) Visit Tibetan families (drink butter tea, wear Tibetan clothes for photos) 📌Tips: Altitude 3500 meters, pay attention to sun protection and altitude sickness prevention Grassland weather is changeable, bring a windproof jacket 🍜Lunch: Grassland picnic (bring your own food) or simple meal at herders’ home 🏠Accommodation: Continue staying in Ruoergai County or experience a grassland Mongolian yurt (the starry sky is amazing!) Day 3: Ruoergai → Hongyuan → Chengdu 🚗Return Route: Hongyuan Moon Bay (free, grassland river winding like a moon) Emutang Flower Sea (super beautiful in June-July, ticket 50 RMB) Miyaluo Red Leaves (optional in autumn) Return to Chengdu (depart before 3 PM to avoid night driving) 💰Total Cost (2 people): Transportation: 1500 RMB (self-driving fuel + tolls / or bus 360 RMB) Accommodation: 800 RMB (2 nights) Tickets + horse riding: 400 RMB (2 people) Meals: 800 RMB (3 days) Others (Tibetan clothing experience, souvenirs): 500 RMB Total: about 5000 RMB (2 people) 🌟Travel Tips ✅Must Bring: Sunscreen, sunglasses, outdoor jacket, oxygen bottle (for altitude sickness) ✅Best Photo Spots: Hua Lake boardwalk, Yellow River First Bend sunset, grassland horse riding ✅Road Condition Tips: Some sections of National Highway 213 have many curves, drive carefully if self-driving 📸Recommended Photo Check-in Spots: Hua Lake Wetland (beautiful reflections) First Bend of the Yellow River (golden light on the river at sunset) Grassland Mongolian Yurt (starry sky + morning mist) Hongyuan Moon Bay (great for aerial shots) 🎯Summary: Ruoergai is one of the most beautiful grasslands in western Sichuan. 3 days 2 nights is enough to explore the highlights! With a budget of 5000 RMB (2 people), you can travel comfortably, enjoy horse riding and flower seas, and experience Tibetan culture with excellent cost performance! 🚀Set off now and head to the free grassland! 🌿🐎