[2025 Danba Attraction] Travel Guide for Huluhai Lake (Updated Apr)

There's a place hidden in western Sichuan that's both understated and stunning - Danba. Certified by National Geographic of China as the most beautiful village in China, it's even more pristine than Switzerland. With its thousand-year-old watchtowers and mysterious Jiarong Tibetan culture, it offers picturesque views all year round: enchanting pear blossoms in spring, lush green valleys in summer, colorful forests in fall, and snow-capped mountains in winter. With few tourists, beautiful scenery, and preserved natural ecology, plus minimal commercialization, it's absolutely a perfect travel destination! 📍Location: Danba is located in eastern Ganzi Prefecture, Sichuan. 🚗Transportation: It's about a 5-hour drive from Chengdu. If you don't want to drive, you can take a bus to Danba from either Xinnanmen or Chadianzi Bus Station in Chengdu. However, bus services are relatively limited, so plan your schedule ahead. For more flexibility, you can also arrange carpooling with friends, allowing you to stop anywhere along the way to enjoy and photograph the scenery. 👍Must-visit attractions: 1. Jiaju Tibetan Village: Known as the "Fairy Tale Town of Tibet," it features over 200 red and white Tibetan houses scattered across the mountains, creating a stunning picture. You can stay in a Tibetan homestay to experience local culture, start your day with a warm bowl of butter tea to ward off the cold. In the early morning, you can capture the dreamlike morning mist and smoke, where every shot looks magnificent. 2. Zhonglu Tibetan Village: Compared to Jiaju, Zhonglu Tibetan Village is more primitive and rustic. When the first rays of sunlight fall, the view of watchtowers framed with Mount Moerduo is truly mesmerizing. The viewing platform offers an excellent hidden spot for aerial shots. In autumn, when the pear trees turn golden, the photos are breathtakingly beautiful. 3. Suopo Ancient Watchtowers: Known as the "Oriental Pyramids," 84 ancient watchtowers still stand today. Here's an interesting fact: the towers are categorized into different types including beacon towers, family towers, and boundary towers. Each carries profound historical significance. Standing beneath these towers, you can almost hear the echoes of history. 4. Dangling Huluhai: Reaching this hidden gem requires about 3 hours of hiking, but it's worth every step. It's comparable to Milk Lake, with snow-capped mountains reflected in the water - absolutely stunning. October is the most beautiful time here. After hiking, you can soak your feet in the mountain hot springs to relieve fatigue. 🎟️Tickets: Jiaju Tibetan Village entrance fee is usually around 50 yuan, with occasional promotional discounts available online. Zhonglu Tibetan Village is currently free to enter, though parking may incur a fee. Suopo Ancient Watchtowers has no entrance fee, but there might be small charges for entering some towers. Dangling Huluhai currently has no entrance fee, but please remember to protect the environment. 💗Additional tips: 1. Clothing: Danba has significant temperature differences between morning and evening. Even in summer, bring a thick jacket. For autumn and winter visits, warm down jackets, scarves, and gloves are essential. 2. Altitude sickness: Though Danba's altitude isn't particularly high and most people won't experience significant altitude sickness, it's still wise to bring altitude sickness medication just in case. Avoid strenuous activity upon arrival to let your body adjust. 3. Food: Must-try items include stone-grilled momo (freshly baked highland barley bread that's crispy and fragrant), Jiarong-style sour vegetable noodles (tangy and appetizing), Tibetan pork jerky (smoked with pine branches, rich but not greasy), and Danba apples (sweet and juicy). 4. Photography: Beautiful scenes are everywhere, so bring fully charged cameras or phones. For stargazing photos, a tripod is recommended. When photographing in Tibetan villages, respect local customs and ask for permission first. Danba is truly a place you'll fall in love with once you visit. Its beautiful scenery, delicious food, and folk culture will leave a lasting impression. Pack your bags and embark on a spontaneous journey to Danba to discover these hidden treasures!

The short holiday is here! Want to visit Danba? This 3-day itinerary will guide you through a hassle-free trip, allowing you to experience the beautiful scenery and unique folk customs. Don't miss out! 🚩Itinerary at a Glance: DAY 1: Dangling Village 🏞️Arrive at Dangling Village on the first day and experience the tranquility and simplicity of this primitive village, immersing yourself in the unique local customs. DAY 2: Huluhai Lake 🌊On the second day, explore the magnificent Huluhai Lake, admire the clarity and beauty of this alpine lake, and enjoy the gifts of nature. DAY 3: Jiaju Tibetan Village -> Return Trip 🏠On the third day, visit Jiaju Tibetan Village and experience the unique charm of Tibetan culture. Afterward, embark on your return journey, concluding a wonderful trip. Recommended Attractions: Jiaju Tibetan Village ⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Address: Jiaju Village, Jiaju Town, Danba County, Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province - Opening Hours: Open all day - Visit Duration: 2-3 hours - Rich in Jiarong Tibetan style, with colorful paintings on white walls and houses scattered in an orderly fashion, the scenery here is tranquil and unique, making it a great place to experience Tibetan culture. Dangling Village ⭐⭐⭐ - Address: Within Dandong Town, Northwest of Danba County, Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture - Opening Hours: Open all day - Visit Duration: 2-4 days - Explore the hidden paradise of natural hot springs. The landscape of Dangling, where mountains and rivers meet, is truly unforgettable. It's a close combination of outdoor adventure and natural scenery. Huluhai Lake ⭐⭐ - Address: Dangling Village, Danba County, Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province - Opening Hours: No restrictions - Visit Duration: 2-3 hours - Primitive and mysterious, Huluhai Lake showcases the beauty of its original ecology, suitable for travelers who love exploring hidden gems. **Things to Note**: 📸 Photo Spots: The viewing platform at Jiaju Tibetan Village offers stunning views. Don't miss the sunrise and sunset! ✈️ Airport Transportation: Close to Kangding Airport, but self-driving is more convenient. Pay attention to road conditions. 🍜 Food Recommendations: Be sure to try Danba Tibetan Chicken and highland barley wine for a unique taste. 🎉 Local Customs: Respect local customs. You can experience Tibetan dance and immerse yourself in the local culture for a more enjoyable experience. 🌞 Sun Protection Essentials: The plateau has strong UV rays, so bring sunscreen and a hat to protect your skin. Don't forget to like and save! 📌Take this guide and start your Danba journey! 🎉

The beautiful time of western Sichuan has quietly arrived, last year was the heart-warming Party Ridge, and now although the leaves 🌿 of Cailin have not completely changed color, the scenery of early autumn has a unique flavor. Frankly, I'm not very good at climbing ⛰️, so I've prepared a travel guide for you without climbing, remember to save it! The best viewing period is expected in late October, so you can start planning your trip.                    —— 📍The destination is Huluhai, Dangling Village, Danba County, Ganzi Prefecture, western Sichuan. 🚗 From Dujiangyan, it takes about 7 hours to drive, and there is no charge.                    —— 👣Hiking suggestions: 1⃣️ No climbing route: The Gourd Sea in Party Ridge is the best place to view, about 8 kilometers one way, about 7 hours round trip, about 4000 meters above sea level. Motorcycle services are provided locally, the cost is about 200💰/person one way, 300💰/person round trip (you can also try to bargain). 2⃣️ Hiking route: Depart from Dangling Village, pass through the plane, arrive at Huluhai, then proceed to Zhuoyongcuo, and finally return to Dangling Village. The scenery along the way is fascinating and if you have enough stamina and time, hiking is a good option.

Autumn in the suburbs of Chengdu ~ Catch the tail end of autumn, Dangling 1-day tour, beauty that can't be captured in photos, the autumn scenery here is simply divine, if you don't go now, the leaves will all fall off The colorful forest in western Sichuan is in full bloom in autumn 🍂, half the mountain is autumn and half the mountain is snow, Danba Dangling Hulu Lake, colorful forest, snow mountain 🏔️, lake, all the beauty of western Sichuan . 📍| Danba Dangling Village Hulu Lake 🚗｜Self-driving ~ 7 hours from Chengdu, 🈚️Tickets 🎫 . Transportation to Hulu Lake: 1️⃣Hiking: 4 hours up the mountain, 2 hours down the mountain Hiking route: Forward: Hulu Lake - Zhuoyongcuo - Jiayilacuo Reverse: Jiayilacuo - Zhuoyongcuo - Hulu Lake - Dangling Village 2️⃣Take a motorcycle 🏍️: 200 up the mountain, 100 down the mountain, 40 minutes up the mountain, motorcycle 🏍️ can be booked in advance (you can bargain) 3️⃣Horseback riding: It takes about 3 hours, but you can't reach the destination, you need to walk 1h to the dismounting point, it is recommended to take a motorcycle if you don't hike ⚠️Hiking tips: From Dangling Village at an altitude of 3,300 meters to Hulu Lake at an altitude of 4,100 meters, passing through "Airplane Flat" in the middle of the hike, the only supply point, food and accommodation, from here horseback riding only costs 100, if you can't walk, you can choose to ride a horse here; Dry Lake 🉑 Check in, you can camp 🏕️ next to the lake at the destination, take a lap, experience different scenery; you can continue to Zhuoyongcuo along the path around the lake z to Hulu Lake is 7 kilometers in total, 3 hours up the mountain, 2 hours down the mountain, plus check-in time for a total of 7xh 🥢Food: There are instant noodles that can be added with beef, fried rice, etc. 🧣Clothing: Assault jacket, down jacket, warm quick-drying clothes, quick-drying pants, hiking shoes (waterproof), warm hat, 🧣🧤, etc. ‼️Notes: 1️⃣Take more breaks and stay more during the walk to prevent altitude sickness 2️⃣Take a motorcycle 🏍️ Pay attention to wearing thicker clothes, pay attention to head and face warmth 3️⃣Except for Airplane Flat, there are no toilets along the way, remember to bring paper 4️⃣The best time to check in at Hulu Lake is in May when the flowers are in bloom and in mid-to-late October when the autumn scenery is in full bloom

If you want to see the fall scenery in October, you must visit Western Sichuan, and you can't miss Dangling in Western Sichuan. It's less popular than Bipenggou, and the best time to visit is late October to early November. 📍Address: Dangling Village, Danba 🚗Transportation: Self-driving 👍️Must-visit attractions: Dangling Huluhai, Jiayila Lake, Zhuoyong Lake 🎟️Tickets: No tickets required 🏨Accommodation: There are many homestays in the village. We stayed at Dangling Huluhai Inn this time. The sanitary conditions were good. The homestay has a restaurant where you can eat, and the average cost is about CNY 50. 💗Other tips: 1. It is recommended to set off in the morning and backlight in the afternoon. 2. You can choose to ride a motorcycle up the mountain, and then walk for about 15 minutes to reach the lake (you can ask the hotel owner to book a motorcycle for you, cost: CNY 200 for uphill, CNY 100 for downhill, it is not recommended for those with bad waist, the road is bumpy) 3. It is about 8 kilometers to walk up the mountain, 16 kilometers for a round trip, and it takes about 8 hours for a round trip.

In a week, it will become the ceiling of autumn appreciation in Western Sichuan!|||This year, many people may have been screened by Dangling! It's really beautiful Two reasons to attract you here ✔️Less people ✔️Beautiful scenery - ‼️What scenery can you see in Dangling? Snow Mountain: Facing Xiaqiangla Snow Mountain, the probability of seeing the golden sun in autumn is still very high Colorful Forest: From October to November every year, Dangling is full of autumn colors, and the mountains are full of colorful forests Lakes: Huluhua Sea, Zhuoyongcuo, Jiayilacuo and other alpine lakes, framed by colorful forests Wildlife: There are many wild animals here, such as marmots and wild monkeys... Tibetan Village: Beautiful Tibetan village towers, located in every corner of Danba - ‼️When is the best time to go to Dangling? 1️⃣Early October: Early autumn, Dangling already has autumn colors during National Day, this time you can see the "yellow and green" Dangling 2️⃣Late October: Mid-autumn, which is the best time to see the most autumn colors, it is recommended to visit Dangling during this time 3️⃣Early November: Late autumn, the leaves are about to fall, but you can still catch the last train, make the most of the last time period - Jiayilacuo VS Huluhua Sea 📍Jiayilacuo: Vehicles can pass from Dangling Village to Kalazha Village, but motorcycles or horses are required from Kalazha Village to Jiayilacuo, about 5 kilometers, 2 hours on foot 📍Huluhua Sea - Zhuoyongcuo: The first half can only be by motorcycle/horse, hiking takes too much time and energy, not recommended, about 7 kilometers from Dangling Village to Huluhua Sea, about 2 kilometers from Huluhua Sea to Zhuoyongcuo, you can hike 📣Overall, Huluhua Sea is wilder, Jiayilacuo has better road conditions~

| A less popular autumn destination in Western Sichuan than the Biguni South Line. 🎉Did you know? There is a place in Western Sichuan that is less popular than the Biguni South Line - Dandao Secret Land, which is the best answer to the mountains in autumn in Western Sichuan😎. 🏔【Basic Information】 The altitude is between 3,500 - 4,100m, suitable for the elderly and children. The autumn scenery is from mid-October to early November. 👉【Featured Attractions】 • 🏰Tibetan Village: Zhonglu Tibetan Village is surrounded by primitive forests, and the opposite is the Muerduo Mountain, which is cozy and leisurely. • 🍂Autumn Scenery: • Dangling Village, the primitive forest is like a fairy tale in autumn, and there is also a chance to hike to enjoy the Zhuoyongcuo Lake. • Yuke Grassland, "Kamba Altai" perfectly replicates the autumn colors of Xinjiang. • Huanxitai, run freely on the alpine pasture. • Bai Ri Mountain, check in the same pasture. • 🛕Temple: Lingque Temple, a 300-year-old ancient temple with a soulful architecture. • ⛰Snow Mountain: • Longgu Second Village, overlooking Yala Snow Mountain, a deserted secret land. • Duo Jie Yuchong, overlooking the sacred mountain glacier, which is shocking. 【5-Day Best Route】 D1 Chengdu - Luding - Zhonglu Tibetan Village - Sunset Viewing Platform D2 Danba - Dangling Village - Hulu Sea (optional Zhuoyongcuo hiking) - Dangling D3 Dangling Village - Duo Jie Yuchong Viewing Platform - Yuke Grassland - Huanxitai - Bai Ri Mountain - Daofu D4 Daofu - Ancient Houses CITYWALK Street Shooting - Lingque Temple - Longgu Second Village Secret Land - Yala Snow Mountain Sunset - Xinduqiao D5 Xinduqiao - Cloud House Stone Painting - Airport Road Gongga Viewing Platform - Kangding - Chengdu

Are you sure you don't want to go here||The plateau in September enters a low season, but it is also the beginning of a new beautiful season. From the late summer scenery in September to the early autumn in early October to the late autumn in late October and early November, all are worth experiencing. Here are a few scenic routes suitable for these months. 1⃣️Kangding-Xinduqiao-Jiagenba-Moon Lake-Wuxuhai. Autumn here is beautiful to a new height. The valley is densely vegetated. In autumn, it is a colorful forest. Wuxuhai, a niche attraction, is really beautiful. It is like the bottomless lake in Shangri-La, but it is easier to go to Wuxuhai. Moon Lake is also the ceiling of camping on the western Sichuan Plateau. Suitable time 3-5 days 2⃣️Tagong-Daofu-Yuke-Dangling-Danba-Siguniang Mountain. It can be used as a niche loop. The essence is Yuke and Dangling, but the core scenery of Dangling Wind, Gourd Sea, needs to be hiked. Suitable time 4-5 days 3⃣️Northwestern Sichuan route, Lixian County-Hongyuan-Abazhou, mainly grassland scenery, if you have more time, you can go to Jiuzhaigou together, suitable time 3-5 days 4⃣️Kangding-Litang-Genie-Cuopugou, a collection of western Sichuan attractions. Except for the distance, there are no other problems. Suitable time 5-6 days Both the late summer and autumn scenery are suitable.

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Sichuan Dangling Huluhai Scenic Spot Dangling Scenic Area is located in Bian'er Township, Danba County, Sichuan, covering a total area of 368 square kilometers. The unique geological, geomorphological, and climatic conditions have allowed the Dangling Scenic Area to preserve its primitive natural ecosystem, retaining a large number of rare animals, plants, insects, and other living fossils that have become extinct in most regions since the Quaternary (2.5 million years ago), making it an extremely important geological history museum and species gene bank in the world. It is also one of the most representative regions in the global biogeographical zones, with extremely important conservation and scientific research value. It's worth taking a trip to the scenic area!