Changping Valley

During the journey, look up at the starry sky✨ 🏡Look up at the starry sky Vacilando Holiday Manor No. 14, Group 1, Changping Village, Siguniang Mountain Town, Xiaojin County, Sichuan 💡Location>> The homestay is located in the Changping Gully Scenic Area The large floor-to-ceiling windows can fully appreciate the magnificence of Mount Siguniang Strongly recommend the double-sided snow mountain view room, lying in the arms of Mount Siguniang to enjoy the scenery 🏠Room>> 30 guest rooms, each with floor heating, real fire fireplace Bathtub/Hot tub, mini bar (welcome fruit, drinks, snacks) Marshall speaker, balmain shampoo and conditioner, Dyson hair dryer are also standard Even equipped with oxygen equipment, it's really thoughtful~ 🖼️Facilities>> ▪Orion Hunter Restaurant, offering pizza, pasta, steak, and selected Xiaojin apples added to the salad ▪Constant temperature mountain view swimming pool, gym, laundry room, all can be used for free ▪Meeting room, climbing the first snow mountain peak, second peak of life, living here, the night before departure for a special meeting ▪Highland Color Forest Bar Carnival, Color Forest Outdoor Lawn Camping can't be less 🛤️Surroundings>> ▪Shuangqiao Gully 13km ▪Haizi Gully 4.5km ▪Xiaojin County 60km

A one-day round-trip hiking secret from Chengdu. Close to the snow-capped mountains, it rivals Bipenggou's niche snow mountain viewing route. It is said that Bipenggou is the backdrop of Siguniang Mountain, and that's true. Changpinggou and Bipenggou are only separated by a mountain pass. The snow mountain valleys concentrated in Li County are not inferior to the three valleys of Siguniang Mountain in Xiaojin County. This place is a paradise for those who love snow mountains. As the 'neighbor' of Bipenggou, Jiashikou Gully, in my opinion, possesses an even more mysterious beauty. The extremely high mountains here are more concentrated and worth exploring. Driving distance: 200 kilometers from Chengdu, possible to return within one day!★Difficulty: * Altitude distance: About 3000 meters above sea level, approximately 8 kilometers round-trip on foot, with an ascent of about 800 meters (relatively easy) Road conditions: Unpaved surface, primitive paths Recommended reason: Surrounded by pristine forests, not only are there snow-capped mountains, but also rivers. The difficulty is not high, and it is still considered niche, not as crowded as other popular hiking spots.

Just came back from Mount Siguniang, it's breathtakingly beautiful One day you will go Take this guide! - 📍Destination: Mount Siguniang Town, Xiaojin County, Aba Prefecture, Sichuan Province 🚘Driving: 4h self-driving from Chengdu - 【My 3-day 2-night travel route】 🔻Day1: Chengdu→Rent a car and self-drive→Mount Siguniang 🔶Visit the attractions in order: ❶Gao Dianzi East Passing by a large group of snow-capped mountains on the China Panda Avenue, there are many viewing platforms for parking, and the photos are very beautiful ❷Cat Nose Ridge Viewing Platform Close to Mount Siguniang Town, you can see many people waiting for the sunset here, the time for the sun to shine on the golden mountain is around 6 pm in the evening - 🔻Day2: Visit Shuangqiao Gully Scenic Area→Changqing Mountain Village Viewing Platform 🎫Shuangqiao Gully ticket: 150/person 〰️Altitude: 3800 📸Recommended duration for visiting Shuangqiao Gully: 5 hours 🚌Way to visit: Take a sightseeing bus, drive about 1h to the last station, Sequoia Forest, and visit in reverse from top to bottom, each station will stop 🔶Visit the attractions in order: ❶Sequoia Forest🌟🌟🌟 The end of the scenic area, there is black ice on the plank road, be careful of slipping, the sequoia leaves have fallen, it is not recommended to stay too long ❷Budala Peak🌟🌟🌟🌟 There is a white tower here, prayer wheels, and you can take pictures of the snow mountain road ahead ❸Siguna Co🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 The photos here are very good, leave some more time, get off the bus at Budala Peak and walk back (towards Sequoia Forest) along the plank road, you can take pictures of the snow mountain reflection in several lakes ❹Nianyu Dam🌟🌟 The entrance for rafting, 90/person, the river water is cold in winter, it is not recommended to play ❺Longzhu Co🌟🌟🌟🌟 The scenery is similar to Siguna Co, there are reflections of snow-capped mountains in the lake, and dead trees ❻Ginseng Fruit Ping Recommended index: 🌟🌟 There are more yaks here, but the lawn is a bit bald 💡Things in the scenic area are expensive, remember to bring dry food and water, you can go to Changqing Mountain Village to watch the sun shine on the golden mountain after the visit - 🔻Day3: Yinchang Gully→Mount Siguniang Viewing Platform→Pozhaizi→Self-drive back to Chengdu 🔶Visit the attractions in order: ❶Yinchang Gully You can see a large area of colorful forest in Yinchang Gully next to Mount Siguniang Town. You need to walk into the forest to reach the destination ❷Mount Siguniang Viewing Platform It's next to Cat Nose Ridge, but it's more open here, you can take pictures of the colorful forest and Mount Siguniang in the same frame ❸Pozhaizi On the way back to Chengdu, there are colorful forests and snow-capped mountains all the way, it's breathtaking - 🥘Food: It is recommended to eat Sichuan cuisine in Mount Siguniang Town, 40 per person, and yak hot pot, 70 per person. The small golden apples from the stall outside the Shuangqiao Gully Scenic Area are also delicious, 🍎very sweet, super cheap! 🏨Accommodation: Waiting for the Wind Snow Mountain Homestay Pictures 11-12, in Changping Gully, facing Mount Siguniang, the scenery is beautiful, 500 per person - 📝Travel tips: 1. Mount Siguniang can be photographed and played, or climbed, climbing requires a professional guide 2. The temperature difference here is relatively large, you can wear a storm jacket at noon, a down jacket in the morning and evening, and bring a warm baby 3. If you are afraid of altitude sickness, prepare oxygen bottles and glucose

This is not Switzerland🇨🇭, this is the Four Girls Mountain🏔️ in Western Sichuan, a rival to Switzerland's beauty, a place I long to visit every season🤩 Snow-capped mountains🏔️, fir forests🌲, canyons, streams🌊, and wildflowers💐 everywhere Each visit feels like stepping into a summer of Miyazaki's making✨ Capturing the beauty in photos is more than enough📷 🌤️Weather: Check the weather in Xiaojin County before departure, it's usually accurate👍. Even if it's cloudy on the way, once you cross the mountains, it's a different scene with the sun shining brightly🌞, so just wear something easy to take off🧥 💰About tickets: • Shuangqiao Valley: Ticket 80 RMB/person, sightseeing bus 70 RMB/person🚌 • Changping Valley: Ticket 70 RMB/person, sightseeing bus 20 RMB/person🚎 • Haizi Valley: Ticket 60 RMB/person • Rafting: 80 RMB/person ‼Note: Tickets must be booked one day in advance🎫 ⏰Scenic area opening hours: 7:00-17:00 🚗Transportation guide: • Self-driving: About four hours' drive from Chengdu🚗 • Bus: There are buses from Chadianzi Bus Station to Four Girls Mountain every morning (💰90), and from Xinnanmen Bus Station to Four Girls Mountain (💰127), choose the convenient station🚍 ❗Note: When approaching the destination, the driver will ask if anyone wants to get off, so don't worry about missing your stop. You can ask the driver for a number when getting off, and contact them directly for the return trip📱 ✅Travel tips: • ⛅Enter the scenic area early in the morning, the light is stable, and it's better for photography📸 • 🚌First take the sightseeing bus for 45min straight to the last stop, the Red Fir Forest, then play your way down from station to station🚶 • ✨It's recommended to sit on the right side of the sightseeing bus for the best views🖼️ 🎉【Key spots to visit】 • Red Fir Forest: The last stop of the sightseeing bus, quite crowded, no need to stay too long🚏 • Zhugana Lake: The sightseeing bus doesn't stop here, but it's super beautiful😍. Get off at the Budala Peak station, walk a few hundred meters towards the mountain top, and you'll find it when you see a metal path🛤️ • Budala Peak: A great spot for road trip photos, worth walking down the road for a bit🛣️ • Siguniang Lake: With a lake and dead tree branches, perfect for capturing reflections of the snow mountains🤳 • Nianyu Dam: A key checkpoint with a large lawn and rafting, walk down the rafting path to the exit, it's beautiful all the way, more than a kilometer long🚣 • Ginseng Fruit Flat: The last stop of the sightseeing bus, with lawns and bridges, a photogenic spot, worth visiting if time allows🚶 ⚠️Considerate advice: • The weather in the highlands is unpredictable, remember to check the weather forecast before leaving, I think the Four Girls Mountain is the most beautiful on a sunny day🌤️! If it snows or rains, be prepared with a raincoat🌂! For those who are self-driving, remember to equip your car with anti-skid chains🚗! • Bring a thermos and prepare more bottled water, the water quality in highland areas is poor🚰, drinking too much is not good for your health🤢 • Oxygen bottles are not a waste of money❗ They can help relieve symptoms when you experience mild altitude sickness! Prepare oxygen bottles in Chengdu and bring them with you🧂 • Prepare some snacks, bread, and other food🥪, there's only food for sale at the Red Fir Forest spot in the mountains🍔 ⚠️When traveling, please respect local customs and pay attention to safety❗

I'm not someone who likes to take photos of myself, but I couldn't help but snap away when I got here, it's so photogenic - the valley in early spring, the glass sunroom, the warm stove, the abundant negative ions, and the elusive Siguniang Mountain that appears and hides now and then. The homestay is aptly named 'Awaiting the Wind'. Staying here for two nights, I truly experienced 48 hours of viewing the snowy mountains. Sunny, overcast, thick clouds, morning mist, rain and snow, to see the mountains clearly, one must patiently 'await the wind'. Sitting and watching, eating and watching, lying down and watching, even waking up in the middle of the night to see, it's indescribable how dreamlike this experience is, perhaps this is what the life of immortals is like. 📷📷 Highlights: We stayed in a room on the third floor of the homestay with a 270° panoramic view of the snowy mountains, where you can curl up on the windowsill at any time, resting on the long stretch of time as the wind comes, with a comfortable sofa and tatami mats beside the bed, and a small wooden vase table designed by the window. The weather on the plateau changes in an instant, and the beauty of each day is incomparable. The bathroom has a large bathtub, from which you can see Balang Mountain opposite Siguniang Mountain, meaning this homestay is sandwiched between two majestic snowy mountains, the location is too 👌. 🚗🚗 Transportation: Since the homestay is located within the Changping Valley scenic area, our own car couldn't enter, so we had to reach the nearest Changqing Mountain Village viewing platform, where the homestay's butler came to pick us up. The management within the scenic area is very strict, although it's not far, wandering around is basically not allowed. ♥️♥️ tips: 1. The altitude in Changping Valley is around 3300 meters, but each room in the homestay is equipped with a German brand oxygen machine, which is very practical. However, the season we came in was spring with blooming flowers, rich vegetation, and no altitude sickness. 2. The room facilities are very good, with comfortable sheets and duvet covers, Dyson hairdryer, shampoo, conditioner, and skin moisturizer all available, and adjustable floor heating + window design ensures proper ventilation and warmth in the room. 3. The room also has a small refrigerator, a beverage area, and a snack tray, providing all-round elements for a happy experience watching the snowy mountains. 4. There's a large sunroom outdoors, perfect for viewing the snowy mountains, and with two or three places set up with stoves and leisure tables and chairs, the atmosphere is full. Watching the stars here in the summer should be very romantic 😁😁 .

⛰️ Siguniang Mountain, located in Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, is situated on the Western Sichuan Plateau and is known as the 'Alps of the East'. The mountain is majestic, the scenery is beautiful, and it has multiple scenic spots such as Yin Yang Mountain, Changping Gully, and Shuangqiao Gully, making it a great destination for climbing, hiking, and sightseeing ✌🏻 🗺️ Itinerary: D1: Chengdu - Siguniang Mountain - Danba D2: Danba - Jiaju Tibetan Village - Yala Snow Mountain - Xinduqiao D3: Xinduqiao - Moshishan Park - Tagong Grassland - Chengdu 🌈 About Siguniang Mountain: ⛰️ The Siguniang Mountain scenic area consists of three gullies: Changping Gully, Haizi Gully, and Shuangqiao Gully 👀 What to see? Admire the snow mountain group consisting of 85 snow mountains ❄️ Visit the high mountain lakes that are like the heavenly Yaochi ⛰️ Enjoy the beauty of the pristine forests with a forest coverage rate of 98% 🌲 🏂 What to do? Alpine snow water rafting 🌊 Camping under the pure starry sky ⛺️ 📷 Where to take good photos? 📍 Redwood Forest: You can see a large area of redwood and pine trees, the scenery is very beautiful 📍 Potala Peak: You can take photos of the road, snow mountains, streams, Tibetan elements stones, white pagodas, and grasslands 📍 Sigunacuo: A chao beautiful lake, the reflection is a major highlight 📍 Nianyu Dam: There are grasslands, beautiful flowers, herds of cattle, streams, plank roads, and you can also raft 📍 Longzhu Cuo: Calm lake water and small waterfalls 📍 Ginseng Fruit Ping: A fairy-tale world with ancient trees, snow mountains, streams, and small bridges 💰 About tickets: Shuangqiao Gully: Ticket 80/person, sightseeing car 70/person Changping Gully: Ticket 70/person, sightseeing car 20/person Haizi Gully: Ticket 60/person Rafting: 80/person ‼️ Note: Tickets need to be booked one day in advance ⏰ Scenic area opening hours: 7:00-17:00 🌟 Tips: Only the Redwood Forest attraction sells food The rafting spot is at Nianyu Dam Camping is only recommended in Shuangqiao Gully Shuangqiao Gully has the most enchanting scenery 🌈 The spring of Siguniang Mountain is already waving at you

Don't miss the Yuzi West of Mount Siguniang I was amazed by the summer scenery of Mount Siguniang This summer, I have countless impulses to go to western Sichuan💓 to escape the heat, to appreciate the melting of the snow-capped mountains, and to explore the secrets of the jungle 🌲 In this unpolluted nature, find the free self 📍Location: Mount Siguniang Town, Xiaojin County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan 🚗Transportation: Departing from Chengdu, it only takes 3 hours to reach Mount Siguniang, a total of 238 kilometers 🎫Ticket price: ✔️Double Bridge Gully peak season💰80 yuan/person, off-season 50 yuan/person ✔️Changping Gully peak season💰70 yuan/person, off-season 50 yuan/person ✔️Haizi Gully peak season💰60 yuan/person, off-season 40 yuan/person Play time: 7:30-15:00 🚎Sightseeing car: Double Bridge Gully 70 yuan/person, Changping Gully 20 yuan/person 📌From January to May each year is the off-season, Mount Siguniang is covered with snow 📌From June to August, flowers bloom all over the mountains, flowers compete for beauty, suitable for rafting 📌From September to December, the autumn scenery is charming, and you can take beautiful pictures of the falling leaves in the autumn wind here 📷Photography strategy: ⬇️⬇️⬇️ 🏔️Double Bridge Gully The mountains and rivers in the gully are steep and dependent on each other. It is the only gully that can be reached by car. You can take a car directly to the redwood forest. Here, you can take beautiful pictures of the redwood forest, the wildflowers all over the mountains in summer, and feel the romance of the snow-capped mountains up close. Wuse Mountain, Ren Sheng Guo Ping and Bonsai Beach are all good places for photography. I personally like the Potala Peak very much. Here, wearing a floral dress or denim clothes, the pictures are very good. Or stroll on the hiking trail in the wildflower bush, enjoying the beautiful scenery of nature. 🏔️Changping Gully The scenery in the gully varies in four seasons, with blooming mountain flowers in spring, ancient trees in summer, beautiful red leaves in autumn, and quiet snow peaks in winter. The original vegetation here is rich, which is very suitable for hiking enthusiasts. 🏔️Haizi Gully There are star-studded flower seas and mountains in the gully. I personally think this gully is worth a visit. Walking on the top of the mountain, there is a feeling of flying in the clouds. Standing by the crystal clear sea, feeling the healing power of the breeze, watching the plateau ducks flying on the water, the fun of photography here is endless. However, climbing may be a bit tiring. 📷Photography tips 🌈The most photogenic of the three gullies of Mount Siguniang in summer are Double Bridge Gully and Changping Gully 🌈If you want to take beautiful photos with light, getting up early to shoot is the best choice. The light at 8 o'clock in the morning and 16 o'clock in the afternoon is soft and easy to take pictures 🌈If possible, please bring a camera and UV glasses, which can filter most of the sunlight and the shooting effect is better 🌈Lie in the grass and flower sea against the background of blue sky and white clouds, and shoot with the light Of course, travel dressing is also very important. On sunny days, although it is hot, the temperature difference between morning and evening is large, so please bring gloves, hats and sunglasses. If possible, prepare props for shooting such as trekking poles, and the romantic atmosphere is at this moment.

✍🏻This note will talk about the 【Travel Guide】 🏔️Scenic Area: Mount Siguniang 📍Location: Rilong Town, Xiaojin County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture 🎫Ticket: Peak season (May-November) 150/r, Off-season (November-April) 110/r 🚌Sightseeing Bus: Shuangqiao Valley 70/r, Changping Valley 20/r 🕰Opening Hours 7:00-15:00 🚙Self-driving: Depart from Chengdu, after passing through the Balang Mountain Tunnel, you can stop at Maobi Ridge to take pictures of Yao Sister Peak and enjoy the panoramic view of Mount Siguniang. 【Shuangqiao Valley】: You can't see Yao Sister Peak in Shuangqiao Valley. If you want to see the sunrise over the Golden Mountain, you can go to Maobi Ridge (you can see it on the road if you drive yourself, there is a viewing platform) ⛰️In Shuangqiao Valley, you can enjoy the view of Potala Peak and the meadow 🌵The forest scenery is super photogenic when the weather is good 🚎The sightseeing bus will take you directly to the end station, Redwood Forest. It takes about 3 hours to play from top to bottom, a total of 35 kilometers 🪵Redwood Forest is a circular plank road, where you can see "Yumian Peak". Along the way, you can see the scenic spots of Siguna Lake - Longzhu Peak - Nianyu Dam - Ginseng Fruit Ping 【Changping Valley】: It takes about 5-8 hours to walk the whole way. You can take the sightseeing bus to the mouth of the valley first, then walk the plank road (you can 🐎ride a horse here) The rest is a dirt road for hiking. In spring and summer 🍃the scenery along the way is super beautiful! You can see waterfalls, red stone beaches, the deeper you go, the closer you get to the snow mountain~ 【Haizi Valley】: The deep part of this valley is all clear alpine lakes🌊But if you want to see these sceneries, you need to spend 8 hours. Many people will only hike to Chaoshan Ping. If you don't want to walk, you can choose to 🐎ride a horse up the mountain. The round trip to Chaoshan Ping is 150/r, and the big sea is 300/r; In general, this valley is suitable for hiking enthusiasts👣 【Outdoor Enthusiasts】: If you are an outdoor activity enthusiast, the close-up view of Mount Siguniang in western Sichuan is a good choice. There are 61 peaks over 5000 meters above sea level in the Mount Siguniang Scenic Area. The easy ones include Dafengkou Second Peak and Third Peak, and the more difficult ones include Yao Sister Peak and Camel Peak. ⛺️Camping sites are mainly concentrated in Changping Valley and Haizi Valley. There are more than 100 ice walls in Shuangqiao Valley for climbing. For leisure, you can choose horse riding, rafting, short-distance hiking...... 【About Seasonal Scenery】 💐Flower blooming period from May to September: Steep snow peaks, fragrant meadows, cool summer views are all filters 🍁Colorful forest period from October to November: The forest is dyed, the autumn is high and refreshing, and you are in a romantic fairy tale world ❄️Ice and snow period from December to April: Silver-clad, powdered and jade-built, feel the solemnity of the western Sichuan plateau

⛰️ Mount Siguniang, located in the Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture of Sichuan Province, is situated on the Western Sichuan Plateau and is known as the 'Alps of the East'. The area boasts majestic mountains and beautiful scenery, with attractions such as Yin Yang Mountain, Changping Gully, and Shuangqiao Gully, making it a great destination for mountaineering, hiking, and sightseeing. 🌈 About Mount Siguniang: ⛰️ The Mount Siguniang scenic area consists of three gullies: Changping Gully, Haizi Gully, and Shuangqiao Gully 👀 What to see? Admire a group of 85 snow-capped mountains❄️ Visit lakes high in the mountains that resemble the heavenly Yaochi⛰️ Enjoy the pristine forest with a coverage rate of 98% and its beautiful autumn scenery🌲 🏂 What to do? Alpine snow water rafting🌊 Camping under the pure starry sky⛺️ 📷 Where to take good photos? 📍Redwood Forest: You can see a large area of redwood and pine trees, the scenery is very beautiful 📍Budala Peak: You can take wide-angle photos of the road and snow mountains, as well as streams, Tibetan-style stones, white pagodas, and grasslands 📍Sigunacuo: An extremely beautiful lake, the reflection is a major highlight 📍Nianyu Dam: There are grasslands, pretty flowers, herds of cattle, streams, plank roads, and you can also go rafting 📍Longzhucuo: Calm lake waters and small waterfalls 📍Renshenguo Ping: A fairy-tale world with ancient trees, snow mountains, streams, and bridges 💰 About tickets: Shuangqiao Gully: Ticket 80/person, sightseeing car 70/person Changping Gully: Ticket 70/person, sightseeing car 20/person Haizi Gully: Ticket 60/person Rafting: 80/person ‼️ Note: Tickets must be booked one day in advance ⏰ Scenic area opening hours: 7:00-17:00 🌟Tips: Only the Redwood Forest attraction sells food The rafting spot is at Nianyu Dam Camping is only recommended in Shuangqiao Gully The scenery in Shuangqiao Gully is enchantingly beautiful

Whenever autumn and winter come, I always think of the magnificent snow mountains in western Sichuan. The sunrise over the Golden Mountain, the ice and snow, and the colorful forest of Siguniang Mountain make it as beautiful as an oil painting. Departing from Chengdu, you can reach this beautiful scenic spot by self-driving for 4 hours. Siguniang Mountain has three scenic spots in total: Shuangqiao Gully, Changping Gully, and Haizi Gully. Among them, Shuangqiao Gully is the most worth visiting because you can take a sightseeing car all the way, which is convenient and fast. After getting off at the terminal, there are many stops to play, and each stop can be chosen at will according to personal preference. Recommended stops include: Sequoia Forest, Budala Peak, Siguna Co, Nianyu Dam, and Ginseng Fruit Flat. The easiest place to capture the beauty of the snow mountain in photos is at Budala Peak Station. A 20-minute walk uphill will take you to Zhugana Co, where the fir trees, lakes, meadows, and snow mountains are all very beautiful. When there is no wind, you can also capture the reflection of the snow mountain. Regarding the weather, although the colorful forest season has passed, Shuangqiao Gully is also very beautiful after snowing. The weather in winter is stable, making it easier to see the sunrise over the Golden Mountain. It is recommended to check the weather forecast in advance. If it is sunny the day after it snows, you must go, it will make people feel like they are in a fairyland. For accommodation, I recommend the Kongshan Homestay where we stayed this time. This homestay is located on the restaurant and terrace, where you can directly enjoy the beauty of the sunrise over the Golden Mountain of Yao Sister Peak. If you arrive at Siguniang Mountain Town on the first day and don't have time to enter the scenic area, you can also choose to stay here. In terms of meals, breakfast is 28 yuan per person, and dinner is 138 yuan per person (reservation required in advance). The beef offal pot and native chicken soup pot provided by the homestay are good choices, and vegetarian dishes can be added unlimitedly, with a large portion. Below is the route arrangement for our self-driving tour of Siguniang Mountain this time: Day 1: Depart from Chengdu——Mao Bi Liang Viewing Platform——Kongshan Homestay 90 Sunrise——Play in Shuangqiao Gully Scenic Area for a day Day 2: Hiking in Changping Gully Scenic Area——Return to Chengdu If you have enough holiday time, you can continue to go in the direction of Danba, forming a small loop in western Sichuan with Ganzi Xinduqiao. The specific route is as follows: Day 3: Chengdu——Mao Bi Liang Viewing Platform——Kongshan Homestay——Shuangqiao Gully Scenic Area——Stay in Danba Day 4: Danba——Yala Snow Mountain Scenic Area——Stay in Bamei Town Day 5: Bamei Town——Tagong Grassland——Gunong Village——Gedilam·Sky City/Yuzi West——Stay in Xinduqiao Town Day 6: Xinduqiao——Tagong——434 Provincial Road——Kangding Airport Road——Honghai Zi——Kangding——Return to Chengdu

The wind is free, and I hope you are too There are only 0 times and countless times in Western Sichuan🏞️ If the mountain won't come to me, I will go to the mountain⛰️ Mount Siguniang | Truly the Alps of the East🍃 Mount Siguniang Scenic Area 📍Address: Xiaojin County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture ⛰️Altitude: around 3500m Scenic area opening hours: 8:00-17:50 The Mount Siguniang Scenic Area is divided into Shuangqiao Valley, Changping Valley, and Haizi Valley. Shuangqiao Valley: The most developed and perfected is Shuangqiao Valley, take a sightseeing bus up the mountain, and enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way Ticket🎫 Shuangqiao Valley: Ticket 80/person, Sightseeing bus 70/person Changping Valley: Ticket 70/person, Sightseeing bus 20/person Haizi Valley: Ticket 60/person, Rafting: 80/person !!Note: Tickets must be booked one day in advance Travel essentials Documents: ID card, student ID, windbreaker, sunscreen, sun umbrella, sunglasses, sun hat Food: chocolate, beef jerky, high-calorie snacks Western Sichuan dress suggestions Due to the large temperature difference between day and night on the plateau, remember to bring a thick coat, preferably layered, easy to put on and take off, the plateau region has ample sunshine and strong ultraviolet rays, so be sure to do sun protection, bring hats, sunscreen, sunglasses~ 🌟Travel Tips Giant Redwood Forest: The sightseeing bus will go to the highest point of the mountain, the Giant Redwood Forest, then play down station by station. There are snack shops here, as well as oxygen supply stations, and the scenery is very beautiful Budala Peak: Next to it are prayer flags and white pagodas, a super popular internet-famous road, snap snap snap a bunch of random shots and they all turn out great Sigunacuo: Do not miss this spot, half lake, half dead trees, very beautiful Nianyu Dam: In summer, you can experience the dreamy rafting at the foot of the snow mountain, it's super cool Longzhucuo: Similar to Sigunacuo, with dry but not fallen trees Ginseng Fruit Ping: Hundreds of acres of grassland, beautiful scenery in full view～

When your dreams collide with reality, stepping into the majestic Mount Siguniang is like opening a three-dimensional scroll of nature that jumps off the page🔥🏞️. Here, you'll find snow-capped ridges, deep green valleys🌿🍃, crystal-clear alpine lakes💧💦, and millennia-old glaciers, as if four fairy-like figures in silver robes are dancing gracefully on the Western Sichuan Plateau💃💎, extending an invitation to every outdoor adventurer and travel enthusiast! 🔍👀What makes Mount Siguniang unique is its rich natural resources and the challenging outdoor activities it offers. It is one of China's top ten mountains open to foreign climbers, combining snow mountain climbing, rock climbing, hiking, and ecological sightseeing. Particularly, the 6240-meter-high Yaomei Peak, like a deep call from the Oriental Alps, accelerates the heartbeat of many brave souls, passionately pursuing their dream of summit conquest! Best Time to Visit: 🌞🌈Late spring to early summer (May to June) and the refreshing autumn (September to October) are the ideal times to explore Mount Siguniang. The sky is clear blue, flowers bloom🌸🌼, offering a chance to appreciate the beauty of the four seasons of Mount Siguniang and perfect for various outdoor activities, cleverly avoiding the rainy season🌧️ and the cold of winter❄️, ensuring a safe and comfortable travel experience🌈🏔️. Sightseeing Spots and Itinerary Planning: - **Shuangqiao Valley** 🚍↟️: Take a sightseeing bus to enjoy landmarks such as the Budala Peak, Redwood Forest, and Bonsai Beach, suitable for family trips and beginner outdoor enthusiasts. - **Changping Valley** 🐴🌳: Stroll along the ancient Tangbai Trail, passing by landmarks such as the Lama Temple ruins, Dead Tree Beach, and Wooden Mule, enjoying close contact with horseback culture and pristine natural scenery. - **Haizi Valley** 🏞️Trekking: For seasoned outdoor enthusiasts, delve into the valley to explore high mountain lakes like Dahaizi and Flower Sea, with the opportunity to challenge the climb to the main peak of Mount Siguniang🌟. Recommended Itinerary: 📅Day 1: Arrive at the cozy town of Rilong, acclimate to the altitude, and fully explore the charm of Shuangqiao Valley 📅Day 2: Begin a hiking journey in Changping Valley, immersed in the beauty of primeval forests and grasslands 📅Day 3-4 (For climbers only): Enter the gate of Haizi Valley, push towards the base camp, and even attempt to summit Yaomei Peak (please apply in advance and have the necessary qualifications) Food Recommendations: 🍲🍗In the Mount Siguniang area, Sichuan cuisine blends with Tibetan meals. Must-try foods include the warming butter tea🍵, unique Zanba🍛, and spicy and fresh yak meat hotpot🍲. Find a well-reputed Tibetan family restaurant in Rilong Town to taste authentic local dishes, which will undoubtedly add a wonderful memory to your journey! Transportation Guide: 🚗🚌From Chengdu, you can take a long-distance bus to Xiaojin County from the Chadianzi Bus Station, then transfer to Rilong Town; for those who prefer driving, you can reach your destination by driving about 200 kilometers along the Du-Wen Expressway and the G350 National Highway. Keep an eye on the latest traffic information, as there may soon be more direct buses or tourist lines serving travelers! Travel Tips: 1. 💧🧣Remember to bring sunscreen and warm clothing to cope with the variable mountain climate; 2. 🌿🍃Respect and protect the local ecological environment, practicing the Leave No Trace principles; 3. 🏔️In high-altitude areas, be aware of and prevent altitude sickness, and have necessary medications ready; 4. 🔗If you have plans to climb, make sure all procedures are complete, legal, and compliant, and hire a professional guide; 5. 📰📍Stay informed about park announcements and make reasonable travel plans. In this world embraced by Mount Siguniang, every firm step forward, every upward glance at the peaks reaching for the clouds, becomes an extraordinary chapter in your life's journey💫🌄. Pack your bags and set foot on this magical and magnificent land, let Mount Siguniang record your deep reverence and love for nature, and deeply engrave its grandeur and gentleness in your travel memories, becoming an eternal poem and a distant shore🌍🏔️🌟. Now, let us set sail together for a beautiful rendezvous with Mount Siguniang, to write our own unique travel legends... Adventure is calling, and we look forward to meeting you at the summit!