2-Day Tour of Siguniang Mountain｜Shuangqiao Valley Rafting + Changping Valley Horse Riding

Who understands! The joy of perfectly combining "easy sightseeing" and "immersive experience" in Western Sichuan～ Take the sightseeing bus in Shuangqiao Valley to chase snowy mountain lakes, and ride horses in Changping Valley to experience "Harvest Moon Valley." Enjoy the highlights in two days without rushing, here’s a nanny-level guide for you👇 (Rafting photos on p2, horse riding price chart on p8) 🌿Day 1: Shuangqiao Valley｜A Snow Mountain Feast Even Lazy People Can Master ▫️Transportation: 4.5 hours direct from Chengdu to Siguniang Mountain Town, carpooling costs 150+ yuan with great value; if self-driving, remember to bring snow chains (there is black ice after November) ▫️Tickets: Ticket + sightseeing bus 150 yuan/person, rush to the scenic area before 8 AM to catch the morning mist wonderland! ▫️Must-Do Route: Sightseeing bus goes straight to the end at the Redwood Forest (altitude 3840m), then explore downhill with minimal effort ✅Budala Peak: The star of the road! White pagoda + prayer flags + snowy mountains in one frame, wear a black coat for an instant high-end look ✅Siguniangcuo Lake: Walk along the boardwalk by the lake, the water reflects the snow peaks, sunny days look like scattered diamonds ✅Ginseng Fruit Flat: Wildflowers cover the ground from June to August, the grassland + stream is so healing, a white long dress is perfect for photos ✅Nianyu Dam Rafting (Highlight!): 90 yuan/person, 4.5 km in about 30 minutes, snowmelt water is super clear! The water flow is gentle and safe, suitable for elderly and children, the banks are meadows and sea buckthorn forests, you can touch the stream with your hand, like walking through a moving oil painting 🌲Day 2: Changping Valley｜Horse Riding into the Backyard of Yaomei Peak ▫️Tickets: Ticket + sightseeing bus 90 yuan/person, the bus first goes to Lama Temple, then you can choose to hike or ride horses ▫️Horse Riding Guide (Important!): ✅Choose one of these two routes: Kushu Beach round trip 150 yuan (3 hours, forest dark style photos) / Muliaozi Grassland round trip 660 yuan (5-6 hours, face to Yaomei Peak) ✅Avoid Pitfalls: If unsure about stamina, first ride to Gan Haizi (100 yuan), you can pay extra to continue midway, make sure the horse handler leads the horse (the mountain road is steep!) ✅Outfit: Ethnic embroidered jacket + Martin boots, protect against chafing and look great in photos, remember to wear sunglasses (UV rays are very strong) ▫️For Hikers: Muliaozi Grassland’s alpine pasture is amazing, you can see the four main peaks of Siguniang Mountain up close, rest by sitting on the meadow and eating snacks 🏡Accommodation & Food Guide ▫️Staying in Siguniang Mountain Town is most convenient! Budget rooms from 80+ yuan with electric blankets, high-end homestays 800+ yuan where you can lie down and watch Yaomei Peak ▫️Must-eat Tibetan hotpot + dried yak meat, restaurants outside the scenic area offer better value, don’t eat inside the valley (expensive and ordinary) ⚠️Pitfall Avoidance Guide 1. Altitude sickness prevention: Stop intense exercise one week in advance, prepare glucose + altitude sickness medicine, don’t shower upon arrival 2. Sit on the left side of the sightseeing bus! The view is better, be sure to return before 17:30 3. Choose official horse ticket centers, confirm prices in advance to avoid mid-route price hikes 4. Dress in layers! Quick-dry clothes + outdoor jackets, temperature difference over 15℃ between day and night The beauty of Siguniang Mountain really doesn’t need filters～