Four Girls Mountain Travel Guide｜Explore the "Eastern Alps" for 500 RMB per Person

🏔️ The True Face of the Sacred Mountain: The Ice and Snow Realm of Four Fairies Four Girls Mountain is not a single peak but four adjacent snow-capped peaks. The main peak, Yaomei Peak (6,250 meters), stands proudly like a maiden in white and is honored as the "Queen of Shu Mountains." Legend has it that four fairies transformed into these snowy peaks to protect the villagers and still guard this pure land—on clear days, you can catch a glimpse of them looking west from Longquan Mountain. Three Valleys, Three Fairyland Experiences 1. Shuangqiao Valley · Lazy Traveler’s Paradise: 35 km sightseeing route with shuttle bus + walking trail, seamlessly switching between snowy mountains and forests! Must-visit spots include Budala Peak (shaped like the Potala Palace) and Nianyu Dam (drift by boat over meadows). In summer, wildflowers blanket the valley; in winter, it transforms into a snow country train ride. 2. Changping Valley · Hiking Heaven: The early section features leisurely boardwalks, while the latter part offers wild charm in the primeval forest! Ride horses through autumn-colored woods, ending at Muluozi facing Yaomei Peak—perfect for shooting epic scenes like from "The Lord of the Rings." 3. Haizi Valley · Hardcore Adventurers: 19 km full hiking/horseback route, Chaoshangping meadow is the "God’s vantage point" for panoramic views of Four Girls Mountain. The Great Haizi Lake reflects the snowy peaks, and at night, the Milky Way feels within reach. 📸 Photo Tips: Even Your Phone Can Capture Magic! Sunlit Golden Peaks: Maobiniang Viewing Platform (free!), where the four peaks are edged in gold at sunset, creating stunning silhouettes perfect for social media. Tibetan Culture: On the 4th day of the 5th lunar month, the Chaoshang Festival features Jiarong Tibetan Guozhuang dance and mountain god worship. Dress in Tibetan robes and spin prayer wheels for a deeply immersive story. Hidden Photo Spots: → Shuangqiao Valley Longzhucuo: dead trees + blue lake + snowy peaks, a Nordic-style trio. → Haizi Valley Bajiaopeng: mirror-like lake surface with symmetrical reflection of Yaomei Peak, shrouded in early morning mist for a fairy-tale vibe. ⚠️ Caution Tips 1. Altitude sickness is no joke: Rilong Town sits at 3,200 meters. Don’t shower or sprint in the first two days! Take Rhodiola in advance and carry glucose and ibuprofen (tested headache remedy). 2. Transport hazards: Chengdu Chadianzi → Xiaojin County shuttle bus (95 RMB/person), avoid unlicensed cars! If driving, prepare snow chains; Balang Mountain has many snowy curves. 3. Horse riding pitfalls: Horse rides in the valleys have clear prices, but you must dismount on dangerous paths! Don’t loosen reins for photos; injuries are your own responsibility. 4. Accommodation traps: No hotels inside the three valleys! Stay in Rilong Town guesthouses (200 RMB/night). Prices triple during Golden Week, so book one month ahead or bring a tent for camping (allowed in the scenic area). 💡 Local Insider Tips Money-saving hacks: On March 8, 2025, women enter free; in June, high school and college exam takers with admission tickets enter free (hurry!). Off-peak travel: July-August has wildflowers but many tourists; September-October offers colorful forests + snowy mountains with fewer crowds and more magic. Leave no trace: Get a free eco-bag at Haizi Valley entrance, exchange it for a certificate after hiking, and become a guardian of the sacred mountain♻️. Final Words: The romance of Four Girls Mountain is the chill of snowmelt during drifting in Shuangqiao Valley, the crisp sound of horse hooves crushing fallen leaves in Changping Valley, and the shiver of locking eyes with the sacred mountain under the Milky Way in Haizi Valley— "Where are the Alps? Clearly, the Alps resemble her!"🌄 (Recommended route: Chengdu → Maobiniang → Shuangqiao Valley → Changping Valley → Haizi Valley, 3 days 2 nights for about 500 RMB per person)