[2025 Luding Attraction] Travel Guide for Red Rock Beach (Updated Apr)

This was on November 7, 2024, the beginning of winter. There is only a little snow on the hillside, about 3,000 meters above sea level. However, strenuous exercise is not recommended. The tour group costs HKD138/person. The ride takes a long time. If there is not much traffic on the road, it will take 6 hours. Daerpu is the place with the wooden bridge and the cabin. Red Stone Beach is within a 10-minute drive on the return trip. There is roadside parking, and they sell barbecue, baked potatoes, and beef and mutton soup pots. There are a lot of people going to Red Stone Beach, so just follow the group. When you get to the place where there are more stones, there is a fork in the road. Go to the right and you will see what is in the picture. suggestion: 1⃣️Toilet🚾There are many people queuing 2⃣️The baked potatoes taste good and the chili noodles are good. The beef skewers were freshly cut, the lamb skewers had too strong a taste. 3⃣️There is an aunt selling apples on the roadside at the entrance of Red Stone Beach. You can buy it, it’s quite sweet. 4⃣️The scenery is beautiful when it snows! ! You can stop and take photos along the way

If you want to see beautiful scenery, you have to go to western Sichuan. In summer, you can see mountains, rivers and flowers, and in winter, you can see snow-capped mountains and rime. It has beautiful four seasons a year. It is indeed the ceiling of domestic tourism. The sun shining on the golden mountain, the cloud waterfall, the sunrise, and the starry sky are really hard to discourage you from visiting. Hailuogou: Selected by National Geographic as one of the "55 Places You Must Visit in Your Life", it is the summit of Mount Gongga, the "King of Mountains in Sichuan", and the fascinating "Gateway to Shambhala". In winter, Hailuogou is covered in silver and snow, with magnificent glaciers and forests coexisting. The majestic ice waterfall is like the Milky Way cascading down from the blue sky. The primeval forest is full of towering trees, lush and verdant trees, and mirror-like hot springs, which can be called "unique in the world". Playing in the snow in winter: November to March Rizhao Jinshan: around 7:00 in the morning Sightseeing bus: starts at 7:00 in the morning, one bus will be dispatched when it is full Tickets for the scenic area: original price 90 yuan/person, event price 45 yuan/person Discount period: December 12, 2023 to March 31, 2024 No sightseeing bus ticket: 70 yuan/person round trip, cable car ticket 135 yuan/person round trip Ticket reservation: Official "public account" - "Hailuogou Tourism" Nine wonders: Rizhao Jinshan, Glacier Snow Wolf, Buddha Light Rainbow, Sunrise Cloud Sea, Primeval Forest, Yajia Love Sea, Red Stone Beach, Snowy Hot Springs, Big Ice Waterfall Must-visit in Hailuogou: Rizhao Jinshan: The snow mountain "Golden and Silver Peak" in front of Camp No. 3, "Rizhao Jinshan" refers to this peak. When a ray of sunlight pierces the sky in the early morning, at the call of the sunlight, the steep and tall snow-capped peaks are shining with golden light and magnificent. A few minutes later, when the sun completed its glory and gradually faded away, the golden mountain turned into a silver mountain again. This process is the most famous spectacle of Hailuogou, "Golden Mountain in the Sunlight", also known as the moment when the sun kisses the earth. Red Stone Park: Every stone here is covered with a beautiful red coat by Jolly Orange Algae. They are piled up in valleys and beside rivers, like jumping and flowing notes. Against the backdrop of snow-capped mountains, they are large in scale, majestic, magnificent and magnificent. Looking around the world, there is only one such park, which can be called the "Red Park of the World". Moshi Ancient Town: An ancient street about 1,200 meters long, with wooden pavilions, scattered and orderly, green tile eaves, and stone pavement. Ice and snow hot springs: It is said that the hot springs in Hailuogou are good for health, and Camp No. 2 can be called a hot spring resort, where you can also see glaciers and snow-capped mountains.

🌟Highlights: ✅Zheduo Mountain With an altitude of 4,962 meters, it is a must-pass road on National Highway 318 to Tibet. East of Zheduo Mountain is the mountainous area, and west is the eastern part of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the real Tibetan area. Zheduo Mountain is also an important geographical dividing line. The west is the plateau uplift zone, with the Yalong River, and the right is the high mountain canyon zone, with the Dadu River. At this moment, it has already started to snow here, and the mountain is completely covered with snow, which is very spectacular. ✅Hailuogou Hailuogou, located at the foot of Gongga Snow Peak, is famous for its "seven wonders" of snow mountains, glaciers, hot springs, red stones, forests, clouds, and culture. The Hailuogou in the snow shows these landscapes to the fullest. Walking through the primeval forest of Hailuogou, you can enjoy the beauty of nature. The trees here are lush, and the air is fresh and pleasant, making it a good place to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and get close to nature. In the Hailuogou Scenic Area, you can also see the figure of the Tibetan macaque. The Tibetan macaque is the largest macaque in China and is a unique species in China. They either play and frolic or forage leisurely, adding a bit of vitality and vitality to the scenic area. ✅Red Stone Beach Red Stone Beach is a natural wonder of Hailuogou, located in the Yakoukou area of Yajiageng, Hailuogou Scenic Area, known as the "Red Stone Park of the World". The red stones are more vivid in the snow, forming a sharp contrast with the surrounding snow scene.

📍Scenic Spot Address: Yajiageng, drive from Old Yulin in Kangding towards Moxi, about half an hour by car. 🚗Scenic Spot Transportation: Accessible by self-driving, no parking fee. After reaching the Yajiageng viewing platform, continue on a non-paved road, which can only be accessed by off-road vehicles, or you can hike. 👍️Must-visit: Wild Horse Lake, Yajiageng, Red Stone Beach 🎟️Ticket Information: No entrance fee 💗

Navigation: Red Rock Beach Parking Lot. The hiking entrance is right next to the parking lot Driving time: 3 hours from Chengdu, the road conditions are very good, ordinary cars are feasible Tickets: Only 5 yuan for cleaning fee to enter the mountain, so conscience! Meals: You need to bring your own drinks and dry food, there are no shops on the mountain ★3 hiking routes: : Suitable for young parents and children, the end point is the primeval forest. Parking lot - Red Stone Beach - Primeval Forest, return along the original route, round trip is about 5km, and it takes 3 hours. It takes 2 hours to go up the mountain and 1 hour to go down the mountain. ---This route is obvious, no offline map is needed, there is only one way up the mountain, and there are signs along the way, so you don’t have to worry about getting lost. [Advanced version]: A short route suitable for most people, the end point is a waterfall, this route is also called "Erna Valley". Parking lot - Red Stone Beach - Cross the primeval forest - Waterfall, return along the original route, round trip is about 8km, and it takes 3-4 hours. It takes 3 hours to go up the mountain and 1 hour to go down the mountain. ---Offline route map is required, and there are 6 bridges to reach the waterfall, with an altitude of 2700 [Advanced version]: Long route, suitable for professional outdoor players, the end point is the mountaintop lake. 17km round trip, the real Jiaer Mengcuo, took about 10 hours, the top of the mountain is 4100 meters above sea level We took the easy route with our 2-year-old and 11-month-old child. Because we didn't prepare lunch for the child, we went down the mountain at 1pm... Next year, we will come back to do the [Advanced] route again!! We also picked wild strawberries on the way, sour and sweet, the children were super happy [Most beautiful section]: Red stone beach at the second bridge-primeval forest. The wooden bridge, stream and red stone beach are absolutely beautiful. The primeval forest is mottled with light and shadow, the moss on the stones, and the sunlight is dotted, just like a green forest.

Route Aba Prefecture Jiaermengcuo Navigation: Red Rock Beach Parking Lot Jiaer Mengcuo is divided into beginner version and advanced version The beginner version is to walk to the waterfall, which is Ernagou 8 kilometers round trip plus taking photos for about 6 hours The advanced version is to climb to the top to see Jiaer Mengcuo The round trip of 17 kilometers takes about 10 hours Starting altitude 2400 Maximum altitude: 4100 It is recommended to stay in a homestay in Mengxiang or at the entrance of Qidian one day in advance Heavy equipment athletes can camp at 1.5 kilometers and then go up the mountain the next day. Fee: 5r/person cleaning fee - I originally planned to take the summit route. Unfortunately, teammates are in poor physical condition and are playing badly Just go and have some fun~ - Passing through woods, moss, and rivers Listen to the white noise of nature while lying on a big rock I was so sleepy while hiking~ I won't be a special forces soldier today. The main theme is to get into nature and play in the mountains to your heart's content. Funny hiking is also a way to release emotions - Although you are a casual person, you still need to be prepared. After all, the altitude is still around 3000 At this altitude, I prepared a three-in-one jacket, a trekking pole, and a woolen hat. Hiking backpack, road meals If you don't want to be blown up, bring more water. The temperature difference along the route is also large. It is hot under the sun and cold in the woods by the water. So the jacket I wore this time was the Columbia Travel Series 3-in-1 Jacket There is also a lanyard on the outer layer that can be carried Hang it directly on your back to free up your hands to pick mushrooms and play in the water If you go to the top, it can also provide sufficient warmth -

- Facts have proved that we should not overestimate our abilities. Le Doman is not feeling well now. 【Transportation Guide】＞ It takes a long time to drive from Chengdu to Kangding. It is recommended to leave after get off work on Friday. 【Accommodation Guide】＞ Because it is a long-distance training, it is best to have a good sleep, but since you have to get up at four in the morning, you can also sleep directly in the car. Accommodation: You can sleep in the car for one night/camp simply/stay in a hotel in Kangding 【Hiking Guide】＞ 🚶🏻‍♀️Hiking route: Chengdu—Kangding—Gexi Grassland (starting point of the hike)—passing by Hongshitan—Xia Riwuqi—Shang Riwuqi—Leduomanyin Glacier—return along the original route The whole journey is 45km long distance training. The route is simple but difficult. Do it according to your ability. This time I only reached Riwu and returned because of a headache. Day 1: Leave Chengdu after get off work on Friday and drive to Kangding to stay and rest Day 2: Depart at 4:30am on Saturday and return at 14:00 no matter where you are. Then you can go back to Chengdu for a comfortable night's rest. You can also enjoy a massage on Sunday. 【Hiking List】＞ ① One-day backpacking/cross-country running ②Double-pole trekking poles ③ Hats, gloves, face towels, and clothes should be warm and quick-drying ④Download offline maps in advance 【tips】＞ ▪️Pay attention to hiking distance and altitude. You must do what you can, and don't try to be strong. ▫️Be careful not to leave any trace when camping, and be sure to take the garbage down the mountain! !

On the way from Moxi Town to Kangding, you can see a large red rock beach, which is spectacular in the middle of the mountain! The red stone here is bright red, and it continues to follow the valley and is magnificent. Every year from October to November, the red leaves of the mountains are very beautiful. The best shooting location here is the location in the red stone forest of Sun Wei and Deng Chao Station in Painting Wall! Traffic: At present, there is no public transportation mode from Hailuogou to Hongshitan. You can only choose to drive by car or chartered. The chartered car takes 150-200 yuan from Moxi and takes the car 40 from Luding. Yuan / person (Moxi - Luding 20 yuan / person, Luding - Kangding 20 yuan / person) Hailuogou is located at the foot of Gongga Xuefeng, known for low-altitude modern glaciers. The glacier plunges down from the valley and is spectacular! Huge ice caves and steep ice bridges make people into the mythical Crystal Palace. Especially the unparalleled big ice waterfall, which is more than 1000 meters wide and about 1100 meters wide, is more than ten times larger than the famous Huangguoshu Waterfall. It is very beautiful. It is a pity that the season is not right to see the legendary spectacle! The process of climbing the glacier feels that the air on the mountain is particularly good! Transportation: [Shuttle] Chengdu Xinnanmen Bus Station has a direct tour bus to Hailuogou, 9 per day

The most beautiful place in Yanzigou is 35 snows connected with red rocks stretching for several kilometers. A red smudge in the snow, with the same fiery red maple leaves, is more conspicuous. Although there are railings to protect, look at the snow seals or know that someone has turned over. The redstone here is a biotype. After trampling, it will die. If you take it out, it will also die and turn black, so don't touch it! So that later people can see this scene.

Red Rock Beach is also the most famous spot in Yanzigou. The red rock beach is about 100 meters away. It is named after the stone red. The stones here are gorgeous rust red regardless of their size. In the sun, these red stones are very dazzling in streams, on hillsides, and in bushes. In fact, the reason why the "Red Rock Beach" stone is red is still a topic that geologists are arguing. Some botanists say that this is because the climate here is suitable for the growth of red mites and attached to the stone. Some biologists say that a lower organism grows on the stone. Some geologists say that the stones here are caused by high mineral content due to special terrain and climate. But in the end, the red stone is only growing in the very clean air of the poster~

Hongshitan, a scenic spot in Kangding Love Song, when this rocky beach came into view, it was full of surprises that the paint was applied, but it was naturally formed without thinking. These marbles scattered in the mountains, especially where the streams flow, are attached to a layer of red algae. Jolly orange algae is rich in carotene and is bright red in the sunlight. Red stone. The reason why Redstone is rare is because the formation conditions are too harsh, not in places where the sun does not reach, and there is no place away from the river. There is no position below 2100 meters above sea level.