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Ruoergai Prairie Pastoral Song

🔥【Ruoergai】Little Switzerland of Western Sichuan! The wild Huahu Prairie, even wilder than Hulunbuir, a breathtaking cloud paradise that takes your breath away!🌼 💫【Must-Visit Reasons】 1️⃣ One of China's Top 3 Most Beautiful Wetlands, featuring summer flower seas + prairies + lakes 2️⃣ Sunset at the First Bend of the Yellow River (one of the top ten sunsets you must see in your life) 3️⃣ Horseback riding across the pristine prairie, only 50 yuan to be a shepherd for half a day 4️⃣ Altitude only 3400 meters, an entry-level plateau with very low risk of altitude sickness 📸【Top 5 Photo Spots】 📍 Huahu Scenic Area (water flower carpet wonder from June to August) 📍 First Bend of the Yellow River (sunset boardwalk + marmots in the frame) 📍 Emotang Flower Sea (lavender so purple it dazzles in July) 📍 Heta Hot Spring Valley (wild luxury hot springs under the snow-capped mountains) 📍 Western Ranch (Tibetan clothing experience + prayer flag photos) 🚗【Most Complete Self-Driving Guide Online】 ✔️ Classic Loop: Chengdu → Lixian → Hongyuan → Ruoergai (5 days) ✔️ Lazy Option: Fly directly to Hongyuan Airport and rent a car ✔️ Secret Route: Explore the undeveloped Kehe Canyon ✔️ Seasonal Special: July Horse Racing Festival (Prairie Carnival) ⚠️【Pitfall Avoidance Guide】 ❗️ Don’t believe "Huahu blooms all year round" (best bloom period is June to August) ❗️ Sunscreen must be SPF50+ (UV rays strong enough to make you doubt life) ❗️ Fill up gas in advance (gas stations on the prairie are over 100km apart) ❗️ Respect the herders (don’t step on the grasslands without permission) 🍜【Plateau Food List】 🔸 Tibetan-style earthen hotpot (yak meat so fresh it’ll make your eyebrows fall off) 🔸 Yogurt Tsampa (perfect with butter tea) 🔸 Roasted whole lamb (a must-order for groups, remember to join the Guozhuang dance) 🔸 Highland barley cake (top choice for road snacks) 🏡【Accommodation Recommendations】 🌌 Starry Sky Choice: First Bend of the Yellow River Camping Base 🏕️ Unique Experience: Tibetan-style tent homestay (with electric blankets) 🚗 Convenient Choice: Hotels in Ruoergai County 📌【Classic Itinerary】 Day1: Chengdu → Lixian (stay at Gurgou) Day2: Emotang Flower Sea → Sunset at the First Bend of the Yellow River (stay at Tangke) Day3: Huahu → Western Ranch (stay at Ruoergai) Day4: Heta Hot Spring → Return trip 💬 Real Experience: While waiting for the sunset by the Nine-Bend Yellow River, a herd of Tibetan antelopes suddenly ran through the prayer flags. The shock was impossible to capture on camera! Compared to commercialized scenic spots, any random grass slope here looks like a Windows desktop~
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