Western Sichuan Summer Dream: A Poem of Snow Mountains and Lakes

I've always been longing to see what Western Sichuan looks like in summer. Finally, I've come back here, with snow-capped mountains, lakes, forests, meadows, cattle and sheep... Every spot is like a fairy tale world from Hayao Miyazaki's pen, so beautiful that it leaves one at a loss for words. Scenic Beauty of Western Sichuan Through the Lens Every photo is heart-stirringly beautiful. Shuangqiao Valley of the Four Girls Mountain is the destination of this trip. The entrance fee is 80 yuan, and the sightseeing bus costs 70 yuan, with opening hours from 8 am to 3 pm. Easy-to-Reach Travel Tips It takes about 4 hours to drive from Chengdu, or you can choose to take a bus from Chadianzi Bus Station to Xiaojin County. Whether you drive or take the bus, you can easily reach this beautiful part of Western Sichuan. Well-Planned Tour Route The tour route starts from the Redwood Forest, passing through Buda Peak, Zhugana Lake, Siguniang Lake, Nianyu Dam, Rafting Exit, Longzhu Lake, and finally reaching Ginseng Fruit Ping. Each stop has its unique scenery, making one linger and forget to return. Must-See Scenic Highlights Redwood Forest: The final stop of the sightseeing bus, the redwood forest at the foot of the snow mountain, walking down, the scenery along the way is picturesque. Buda Peak: The second stop of the sightseeing bus, a road leading to the snow mountain, with white pagodas, meadows, and yaks, is an excellent place for shooting road movies. Zhugana Lake: My favorite spot, rarely visited, the beauty of the snow mountain lake is stunning. Siguniang Lake: Lakes, dead trees, reflections of snow mountains, so beautiful that it intoxicates the heart. Nianyu Dam: The entrance to the rafting, the yaks on the meadow and the blooming wildflowers make it a good place for photography. Ginseng Fruit Ping: Meadows blooming with wildflowers, clear lake water, cattle and sheep roaming freely, is an excellent background for photography. Travel Tips Be sure to go in the morning, you can play all day, going in the afternoon will be very rushed. The bus drop-off point is fixed, but you can stop and get on the bus at any time, the last bus leaves from the Redwood Forest at 17:30, don't miss it. The highest altitude is about 3800 meters, you may experience altitude sickness, remember to prepare oxygen bottles. The temperature difference in the mountains is large, it is colder in the morning and evening, remember to bring a coat. High altitude UV radiation is strong, remember to take sun protection measures.