[2024 Hongyuan Attraction] Travel Guide for Zhegu Miuntain (Updated Nov)

Zhegu Mountains - Sichuan Initially

Autumn is the best time to visit Heishui. Enjoy a 2-day tour with no repeated attractions.

If this is your first time visiting Heishui, don't miss this carefully prepared 2-day travel guide to make your trip more exciting and leave no regrets! / Must-see attractions: ✨ Dagu Glacier Scenic Area: A great place to explore ancient glacier relics and experience the magnificence of nature and the weight of history. 🏔️ Zhegu Mountain: No matter the season, this place is a picturesque landscape. Skiing and playing in the snow are great ways to enjoy the winter fun. Camping and self-driving tours are great ways to get close to nature. / Some tips: 🎉 Customs: The Tibetan people in Heishui are warm and hospitable. Join the Guozhuang Dance and Kasdawen Dance to experience the unique folk customs. 🍲 Food recommendations: Don't miss Heishui mutton, sauerkraut, zanba, and butter tea. Try the delicious highland specialties. 📸 Photo spots: Dagu Glacier and Xiongbu Valley Colorful Forest are great places to take photos. Remember to wear bright clothes to make your photos more eye-catching. ✈️ Airport transportation: Fly to Chengdu Shuangliu Airport first, then take a shuttle bus or drive to start your Heishui trip! / Come to Heishui to explore natural wonders and experience unique folk customs! Don't wait any longer. Pack your bags and start your Heishui trip!

This is not the Snow Town in Northeast China, but the Zhegu Mountain in Western Sichuan.

If you want to save a plane ticket to the Northeast, go to Zhegu Mountain Scenic Area in Lixian County, Western Sichuan to see the snow! It only takes a weekend from Chengdu. If you are lucky, you will encounter heavy snow, and the weather will clear up soon. Walking on the soft snow is really healing. Address: Zhegu Mountain, Miyaluo Town, Lixian County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province Transportation ① Self-driving: Depart from Chengdu and drive along the route of Chengdu-Wenchuan-Lixian-Guer Valley, which takes about 4.5 hours. There are many bends along the mountain road, so pay attention to driving safety. If it snows, please bring snow chains. ② Bus: You can take a direct bus from Chengdu Chadianzi Bus Station to Zhegu Mountain Natural Park, which takes about 5 hours. ③ Group tour/chartered car: You can stop and go at any time, and you can stop and play at the scenic spots along the way. The time is free and flexible, which is a recommended way of transportation. Tickets: CNY 68/person, sightseeing bus: CNY 40/person, skiing has Various packages, book one day in advance. Activities: Skiing and snow viewing. The ski track in the park ranges from extreme track to practice track, which can be selected by skiing enthusiasts with different needs. There are also interesting amusement projects such as snow maze and snow carousel, as well as prayer flag suspension bridge with Tibetan characteristics. Ski season: November 10 to March 31 of the following year Ski Resort Guide: Ski Resort and Snow Park ⭐About the ski resort: 5 ski trails are open, including 2 beginner trails, 1 intermediate single board trail, and 2 advanced trails, with a total length of more than 2,000 meters. ⭐Travel advice: Take photos before skiing. It is recommended to bring your own sled. It is super fun to pull children. After taking photos, have lunch in the ski hall and then enter the ski resort! Photo spots Fairy tale carousel, flower cabin, plank road, and Lovers' Bridge are all great for photos. 2-day itinerary D1 Chengdu-Zhegu Mountain-Guer Valley/Putou/Lixian County D2 Accommodation-Bipeng Valley-Chengdu Tips: 1️⃣ Zhegu Mountain is located in a plateau area, and some people may experience altitude sickness. You can bring your own oxygen bottles and energy-supplementing foods such as chocolate. The ultraviolet rays here are strong, so sunscreen is also needed. 2️⃣ In addition, sunglasses, gloves, scarves, warm baby, etc. are also recommended. The temperature difference between morning and evening in Zhegu Mountain is large, generally between -10°C and 5°C. Be sure to wear a hat, otherwise it is easy to catch a cold❗️ 3️⃣ Quick-drying clothes + sweater/sweatshirt + down jacket/snow suit + quick-drying pants + snow pants, waterproof and non-slip boots/snow boots + ski socks, beginners must remember to rent protective gear. 4️⃣ Check the weather forecast before departure. If the weather is bad, the travel experience will be poor.

G317 National Highway: My 8-Day Self-Driving Travel Guide

🌄 15-day self-driving tour on G317 National Highway, breathtaking scenery all the way!✨ Starting from Chengdu, heading west, passing through Wenchuan, the magnificent mountains and rivers of Maerkang come into view.🏔️ The ingenious Dujiangyan, the thrilling Zhegu Mountain Tunnel, make one marvel at the craftsmanship of nature! Maerkang, at an altitude of 2641 meters, as the capital of Aba Prefecture, has a unique charm.😋 The second stop, we arrived at Jinchuan Guanyin Bridge, the serene and peaceful Guanyin Bodhisattva Temple, the sea of red houses at Seda Wuming Buddhist College, every step is a spiritual cleansing.🙏 In Luhuo, the water birds dance gracefully at Kasa Lake, the Tibetan culture in Ganzi County is mesmerizing, and the beauty of Yulong Lhatso and Que'er Mountain is unforgettable.🌊 On the way from Dege to Chamdo, the Jinsha River Bridge marks our official entry into Tibet. Chamdo is not only a transportation hub but also one of the birthplaces of Tibetan culture. Looking down from the bridge, feeling the surging river, one can sense the vicissitudes and changes of a thousand years.🌿 The peculiar landforms of Zizhu Temple, the highland meadows of Dingqing Leiwuqi, the magnificent scenery of Buga Snow Mountain, the three-colored lake of Puyu Village, every place is a miracle bestowed by nature.❄️ From Bianba to Naqu, if time permits, it is worth exploring the sacred Sapushan Mountain, which boasts stunning natural scenery and profound cultural heritage.⛰️ On the journey from Damxung to Lhasa, the blue lake of Namtso is as calm as a mirror, reflecting the blue sky and the white snow-capped mountains.🏞️ Along the way, temples, ancient villages, stone carvings, and other cultural landscapes emerge one after another, allowing people to deeply feel the historical depth and cultural charm of this land. G317 National Highway is not just a road, but a journey of the soul. Here, every moment is full of surprises and emotions.🚗

One weekend, I ventured into the first snow mountain on National Highway 317 (with guide attached)

Years ago, I had no holidays, I couldn't go to Hemu, I couldn't go to the Northeast Snow Village, I chose Western Sichuan Really, you can always trust the four seasons of Western Sichuan In winter in Western Sichuan, the higher the altitude, the more prominent the snow on the mountains Even on the road, you can encounter snowflakes One weekend, you can realize the freedom of playing in the snow This weekend, we set off from Chengdu, self-driving for 3h40min Met the first snow mountain on the 317 line - Partridge Mountain Named because it looks like a partridge flying towards the sun I have organized a 2-day and 1-night travel guide for everyone↓ √2 days and 1 night itinerary Day1: Chengdu-Partridge Mountain-Guergou Hot Spring Accommodation Day2: Guergou-Bipenggou-Chengdu Partridge Mountain play tips Play: You can ski on the mountain, watch ice waterfalls, play snowmobiles, etc. You can bring your own skis, there are snow trails suitable for various players Photography: There is a carousel that is very dreamy after getting off the shuttle bus Under the ski resort is two rows of Tibetan-style log cabins, very similar to the Northeast Snow Village, super romantic for photos The plank road on the mountain has a spectacular panoramic view The scenic area is pet-friendly, met a little chick, super good, and also kisses people 1、Altitude sickness: The altitude of Partridge Mountain is about 4000, it is recommended not to exercise vigorously, if you are afraid of altitude sickness, bring oxygen cylinders, glucose 2、Gloves, scarves, hats, sunglasses are essential 3、Self-driving actually does not need snow chains, there is not much snow on the road~ The surrounding area is very close to Guergou and Bipenggou, and it is just right to play for two days It is also OK to go back and forth in one day

A seriously underestimated treasure snow play area around Chengdu

It’s like entering the secret realm of ice and snow in a fairy tale world❄️ 📷There are few people and beautiful scenery, so it’s great to take photos casually! 🚗It takes 3⃣ hours to drive from Chengdu, parking🆓! 🐈‍⬛Pet friendly! I met several dogs with great personalities~ 🎿There are four snow trails in total, you can choose according to your own situation. And there are few people, so friends who want to take advantage of the snow season to practice skiing skills, come quickly! 📷There are many check-in spots for taking photos: carousels, aerial swings, sky stairs, fairy tale cabins, etc. It looks great in casual photos. The red Hanfu I wore is both warm and easy to shoot. I even met a sister who was taking pictures wearing JK, and they were very impressive! 🕶Snow is reflective, remember to wear sunglasses to protect your eyes! !

Jinchuan Lover's Sea, you can go even if you're not a lover!

This Lover's Sea, located near Jinchuan County, Sichuan Province, is known in Tibetan as 'Saerjiao Co'. It was originally a beautiful river, but because it eventually flows into the famous Dadu River, many people have forgotten its name. It is said that the name comes from a beautiful love story~ Every time you go there, you can see different beauty emerging, and if you're lucky in winter, you can even encounter blue ice~ It has its unique beauty in every season. Lover's Sea is not just one sea. The colorful forest along the 20 kilometers to Lover's Sea is a gift from nature. Here, you don't need to go to crowded scenic spots to see the beautiful scenery, you can take enough photos at once! ⏰Best travel season: all year round ✅Travel guide 🚙Transportation: self-driving | group tour 📍Address: Inside Saerjiao Village, Akeli Township, Jinchuan County, Aba Prefecture. Search for 'Lover's Village' on the map navigation to reach the parking lot. 🎫Ticket: Free 🚗About the road condition: There are many gravel on the road here, it is recommended to use SUV for self-driving, it is best not to go on rainy days. 🗺️Tour suggestions The source of the Sun River is Lover's Sea. Going upstream along the Sun River, there are high mountains and valleys on both sides, and the original forest is dense. The waterfall by the road is really spectacular!! You can view the lake from different angles along the plank road by the lake, and you can take pictures with the background of the snow mountain. You can drive or walk to the viewing platform on the hillside to overlook the beautiful scenery of the entire Lover's Sea! If you continue to drive forward, there is a parking lot and a large grassland~ You can prepare picnic equipment🏕, you can sit by the lake where no one is watching the snow mountain🏔️ and lake view, it's too beautiful. 📎Tips： ✅There are no inns or hotels near Lover's Sea, you can drive to Guanyin Bridge Town or Maerkang City to stay. ✅There are no restaurants or hotels here, it is recommended to bring your own meals and water to avoid hunger. ✅The altitude of Lover's Sea is about 3800m, please do not exercise vigorously. ✅You should check the weather before you go, the ice you see under the blue sky and sunshine will be blue!! ✅When playing on the ice surface, remember to observe the solidity of the ice before going down, do not take risks easily. ✅Please take your garbage with you. ✅The temperature difference between morning and evening is quite large, remember to bring more thick clothes and keep warm. It is recommended to bring anti-skid chains for emergencies. 📅Reference route： D1: Depart from Chengdu—Guer Gou hot spring——Guer Gou (stay overnight) D2：Guer Gou—Lover's Sea—Maerkang (stay overnight) D3：Maerkang—Partridge Mountain—Chengdu (stay overnight)

"A Trip to the Snowy Scenery of Western Sichuan: A Romantic Experience of Skiing and Hot Springs in Winter"

If you can't forget the snow scenery of the Northeast, then the snow scenery of Western Sichuan is definitely worth your visit! Western Sichuan covered in heavy snow is like a lively landscape painting, intoxicating. Starting from Chengdu, you only need a weekend to feel the charm of the snow scenery in Western Sichuan. This guide will show you the charm of the snow scenery in Western Sichuan! 📌Address: Zhuhu Mountain Scenic Area, Li County, Sichuan Province 🚗Transportation: Chengdu-Dujiangyan-Wenchuan-Guergou-Zhuhu Mountain (about 287km in total, about 3.5h on the highway) ☑️Recommended two-day self-driving tour route for skiing and hot springs: Day1: Chengdu-Bipenggou-Guergou Hot Springs Accommodation Day2: Guergou-Zhuhu Mountain-Skiing-Chengdu 🎫Tickets: Various packages are available 🐶Pets: Pets can be brought into the scenic area, making your trip more warm 🗺️Recommended scenic area tour route: Parking lot➡️Carousel➡️Lover's Bridge➡️Sky Ladder➡️Snow Play Field➡️Café➡️Ski Hall➡️Icefall➡️Cabin 💖Lover's Bridge: The happiness witnessed by the land of Western Sichuan will last forever 🫎Plank road: The center of the scenic area, looking up at the mountains and meadows, overlooking the valley and the strange flowers Cabin: A single cabin with Tibetan decoration style, very photogenic 🎠Carousel: The carousel in the snow is even more dazzling, a unique winter romance 🏠Hemu-style cabin: Check in the snow cabin without leaving Sichuan 💧Icefall: Super photogenic 🎿Ski field: There are 5 ski trails here, suitable for skiers of all levels, you can ask for coach guidance ⛄️Snow Play Park: More than a dozen ice and snow projects such as snowmobiles and flying saucers can be experienced Travel Tips: 1, You can bring pets, regret not bringing my Samoyed after seeing so many dogs 2, Don't get too excited and run, be careful not to get altitude sickness. 3, Keep warm! Sunglasses∞Scarf & Gloves Thick coat ! 4, The most important thing is to check the weather forecast before departure, the effect of playing is greatly reduced if the weather is bad

Around Chengdu Tour | Self-driving 4 hours to the network Red Snow Mountain, taking pictures of skiing is not wrong where is Lushan? is located in Miyaluo Town, Li County, Aba Prefecture , only 270 kilometers away from Chengdu City. It is driven by Chengdu, passing through Chengguan Expressway, Duwen Expressway, and then driving along the 317 National Highway for 4 hours. You can reach Lushan. (ps