[2025 Kangding Attraction] Travel Guide for Laoyulin Village (Updated Apr)

Route Overview Location: Mount Reddomain glacier hiking trail at an altitude of 6,112 meters in the northern section of Mount Gongga, Kangding City, Ganzi Prefecture, Sichuan Province. Difficulty: ★★★★☆ (High altitude, some sections require crossing passes, suitable for experienced hikers) The hiking time is 3-4 days (the classic route is about 42 kilometers) Best season: May-June (alpine azaleas in full bloom) or September-October (beautiful autumn scenery and stable weather) 2. Recommended Classic Itineraries D1: Chengdu - Kangding - Old Yulin Village (3200m) Charter a car or bus to Kangding, transfer to Lao Yulin Village, acclimate to the altitude, and check equipment. D2: Laoyulin - Gexi Grassland - Liangchahe Camp - Shangriwuqie Camp (4350m) - Hike about 18 kilometers, up the river valley, see the snow-capped mountains for the first time, and the camp is flat. D3: Shangriwuqie Campsite - Leduomanyin Glacial Lake - Shangriwuqie Campsite - Laoyulin Village The whole journey is about 24 kilometers, with obvious altitude increase and glaciers melting, please pay attention to safety 3. List of core equipment Clothing: Jackets and pants, down jackets, quick-drying underwear, high-top waterproof hiking shoes, warm hats, and gloves. Camping -15℃ sleeping bag, windproof tent, moisture-proof mat, stove gas tank (anti-altitude fuel is required for high altitude). Others: trekking poles, headlamp, sunscreen (high power), sunglasses, thermos cup, (gastrointestinal medicine, etc.). Important Tips: Hiring a horse caravan to transport your equipment and walking light can reduce plateau consumption. IV. Precautions 1. Prevention of altitude sickness: Arrive in Kangding 2 days in advance to acclimate, avoid strenuous exercise during the trip, and drink plenty of hot water. 2. Weather changes: The weather on the plateau is changeable, and fog and snow are prone to occur in the pass area, so you need to prepare rainproof equipment. 3. Environmental protection requirements: There are no supply points throughout the journey, take away all garbage, and do not damage vegetation. 4. Safety advice: It is recommended to follow a professional guide or commercial team and never act alone. 5. Photography Highlights Ledomain Glacier: The blue ice cracks and ice towers are like an alien planet.

1. About Yema Haizi Yema Haizi is a beginner hiking route and a lesser-known lake in western Sichuan with beautiful scenery. Here, you can watch the sunrise over the mountains from the ridge, face the rolling sea of clouds, and feel the beauty of nature! In the deep winter, the ice surface freezes, presenting a unique blue ice scene, which is particularly spectacular. You can also play on the ice by the lake! 2. How to play at Yema Haizi You need to hike to Yema Haizi. The round-trip hiking distance is about 6 km, with an altitude climb of about 600 m. The round-trip only takes about 3 hours, which is very suitable for beginners. It is safe and offers a great experience! 3. Upgraded Yema Haizi experience It takes about 5 hours to drive from Chengdu to Yema Haizi, about 10 hours round-trip. If you go back and forth on the same day, you may not have much of an experience and will only be left tired. This is not recommended! It is recommended to stay near Kangding for 1 or 2 nights, find a hot spring hotel to soak in, upgrade your experience, and truly combine hiking and leisure! Yema Haizi 2-day or 2.5-day tour, recommended itinerary: Yema Haizi 2-day tour (you can consult customer support for the itinerary) DAY 1: Chengdu - Luding - Kangding (stay at a hot spring hotel at night) DAY 2: Kangding - Yema Haizi hiking - Luding - Chengdu Yema Haizi + Zheduo Mountain Double Blue Ice 2.5-day Tour (click to view the product link for details) D1: Chengdu (depart at 2 pm) - Laoyulin/Kangding City D2: Laoyulin/Kangding City - Yema Haizi - Zhonggu Village (soak in hot springs) D3: Zhonggu Village - Zheduo Mountain Blue Ice Lake - Chengdu 4. Where is Yema Haizi? Yema Haizi is located near Yajiageng, Kangding. It is a mountain lake where you can take photos of many snow-capped mountains. It is currently undeveloped, and not many people know about it or go there. There is little information about this route online. Although the location for photographing snow-capped mountains is not as close to the snow-capped mountains as Lenggacuo, it can be said to be close at hand. At present, only a few hikers have taken this route.

Le Doman is really not suitable for special forces to travel. Hiking guide The Ledomain Glacier is an important glacier attraction in the core area of ​​Gonggar. You can enjoy the magnificent scenery of snow mountains, glaciers and glacier lakes up close. Currently, there are many 2-day tours in Le Domain, but they are very difficult for novices and can easily lead to fatigue. If you have enough time, and you are a novice, it is recommended to choose 3 days or more, and do it according to your own physical condition. - About Le Domain route difficulty: *★ → Hiking season: all year round →Hiking mileage: about 42 kilometers Suitable people: Outdoor enthusiasts with plateau hiking experience one 100 itinerary route reference Day 1: All over the country-Chengdu-Laoyulin Village Day 1: Laoyulin Village - Gexi Grassland - Shangriwuche Camp Day 1: Shangri Wuche Camp - Ledomain Observation Deck - Ice Lake - Kangding Day 2: Kangding - Chengdu - Equipment reference Hiking bag of about 40L (with rainproof capacity), jackets and pants, soft shell pants, sweat-wicking and quick-drying pants, waterproof hiking shoes, warm clothing (thick down), hiking socks (multiple pairs), headlamp, thermos cup, tableware , hats, gloves, sunglasses, sunscreen, snow gloves, commonly used medicines, personal belongings and documents, etc. Travel Tips 1. Walking on the plateau does not require legs. It is more than twice as difficult as hiking at low altitudes. Please do it according to your ability! You need to wear crampons when walking on the glacier 2. When you first go to the plateau, do not wash your hair or take a bath, be too excited, or do strenuous exercise. It is recommended to prepare oxygen, glucose and other medicines to prevent hypersensitivity in advance. 3. The climate in the plateau area is changeable. Even in summer, you need to wear windproof and warm coats. The temperature difference between day and night is large and the microclimate is changeable. Wear rain gear, windproof and warm to prevent hypothermia or frostbite. A thermos cup is a must. Ultraviolet rays are strong in plateau areas, so you must wear high-power sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat, and use physical sun protection. 5. When hiking on the plateau, you need to prepare high-calorie and light road meals, such as beef jerky, chocolate, etc. 6. You can hike with light equipment throughout the entire journey, and there are campsites in Liangchahe and Shangriwu. , Advantages of reporting The route is mature and the guide is experienced, walking on the plateau all year round √ Hiking with light equipment, transportation fee + accommodation + campground breakfast and dinner are included V Professional first aid equipment is equipped throughout the journey to ensure safe travel V medals will be awarded upon completion of the hike to commemorate the trip.

A glacier and ice lake that can be hiked and checked in two days on the weekend There is a long glacier extending from Ledomandine Snow mountains, meadows, colorful forests, glaciers, starry sky Beautiful scenery that can only be seen by climbing mountains and crossing rivers 🗺️Route (total 42km): You can download the route in advance, there is only one way for the whole journey, and it is not easy to get lost Day1️⃣: Kangding city area 30mins - Laoyulin Village 5km - Gexi Grassland Entrance (Hiking 17km) - Shangri-Wuqie Camp Day2️⃣: Shangri-Wuqie Camp (Hiking 2.5km) - Ledomandine Ice Lake (Hiking 1km) - Glacier - Retreat back to the parking point at the entrance of Gexi Grassland ❗️tips: ⚠️There is no signal throughout the journey, this route is not in the scenic area, there are only a few herders' camps along the way ⚠️It's very cold on the mountain, it snowed heavily on the first night we arrived, prepare for warmth and waterproof equipment HikingNatureScenerySharingLedomandineHealingScenery