A new popular hiking route in Wenchuan, the scenery of Al Gou is indeed beautiful.

With the rise of outdoor sports, the popularity of mountain hiking has also increased in the past two years. In particular, Nanji Luo in Yunnan has been on the hot search several times, attracting a large number of young people to fly to Yunnan for hiking tours. However, on this trip to Wenchuan, I found a hiking destination in Western Sichuan that is no less than Nanji Luo: Al Gou. Al Gou is located in Wenchuan County, and the entrance is just outside the Qiangren Valley Ski Resort. You can navigate to the Al Gou Scenic Area Labor Union Outdoor Workers Service Point by car, and there is a parking lot nearby for convenience. You can also take a bus to Wenchuan County and then take a taxi to get there. The difficulty of hiking in Al Gou is not high, and the round trip is about 10 kilometers. The Dragon Pool at an altitude of 3900 meters is the end point for basic hiking. Start hiking at 10:00 am and return around 3:00 pm. The road conditions along the way are also good, and the oxygen content in the valley is sufficient, so there is no need to worry about altitude sickness. You can walk with confidence. The first half of the valley is a stream and forest, with crystal-clear water and lush green forests. When I came here, it was drizzling, and the mountains were shrouded in mist, like a fairyland. The second half is a continuous mountain range and vast alpine grassland. In summer, it is green, and in autumn, it is colorful and very beautiful. Of course, the most beautiful place is still the Dragon Pool on the mountain, with a cliff behind it, like a gem embedded in the mountainside, which is particularly magical. Al Gou is still under development, and there are no supply stations along the way. Remember to buy some water and snacks before hiking, and of course, remember to take your trash with you to protect this pristine secret land. After coming out of Al Gou, you can stay at the Li Xia Boutique Guesthouse at night. It is close to the Panda Lake of Wolong National Panda Park, with beautiful scenery. I had a delicious meal at the guesthouse, the food was good and the price was not expensive. The guesthouse has a basketball court and a children's play area, and it also raises rabbits, which is very fun for children.