Chopugou | An Absolutely Underrated Secret Place.

An Absolutely Underrated Secret Place. Chopugou is simply a condensed version of Xiaochuanxi. Snow mountains, lakes, forests, rivers, canyons, waterfalls, hot springs, grasslands, wild animals, etc. The natural beauty and cultural landscapes of western Sichuan can all be seen here. When we came, there weren't many tourists, and staying here was very comfortable. Just walk around and take pictures casually. [Travel Guide] It takes a day to explore Chopugou, so it's recommended to arrive at the entrance before 8 AM. After buying the ticket, take the elevator to the 3rd floor to board the sightseeing bus. ✔ The first stop is: Rekeng Hot Spring Group, the best viewing time: 7:00-9:30 AM. Walk about 330 meters along the hot spring boardwalk through the mist, and enjoy the only hot spring breakfast on the plateau at the hot spring breakfast market. You can sit in the glass restaurant with a full view and enjoy the double experience of food and scenery. The hot spring group here is highly ornamental, with white mist filling the entire valley. The white steam columns, several meters high, contrast with the blue sky and snow peaks. The sound of jets and sprays is as loud as drumming, rising and falling, very shocking. ✔ The second stop is Zhangde Grassland, an endless wetland grassland where various wildflowers compete for beauty. At the northern end of Zhangde Grassland are the sacred mountains of Zha Jin Jia Bo and Zha Jin Jia Mo. From a distance, the cliffs of Zha Jin Jia Bo Sacred Mountain are rugged, and the vast grassland connects to the majestic sacred mountain. ✔ The third stop is Haimen Stone Sightseeing Car Stop. The next journey can be done on foot or by switching to a convertible car, priced at 20 yuan/person. Our route is to take the convertible car -- Chopu Temple (visit the temple) -- hike to Sister Lakes to tour Kangzhula Tso and Zhima Yongcuo -- walk the blessing boardwalk -- hike around Chopu Lake for about an hour along the lake boardwalk -- reach the bridgehead stop and take the convertible car back to Haimen Stone -- take the sightseeing bus back to the entrance of the scenic spot. The surface of Chopu Lake sparkles, fish play in the crystal-clear water, various water birds gather in the center of the lake, and the five-colored prayer flags on the lakeside flutter in the wind. Walking along the lake boardwalk, the quiet forest boardwalk is surrounded by alpine plants, towering ancient trees, and moss-covered stones. Looking at the lake through the forest, the water and sky blend into one, with a beautiful view at every step.