High cost-performance checkpoint for stunning snow mountains and flower seas - Self-driving in Western Sichuan to Emei Pond

I've always heard that the flower sea in Western Sichuan's Emei Pond is unparalleled, and this time I finally drove there myself. A colleague went there just the week before, and didn't have a good impression (in their own words: too much cow dung, the flower sea was mediocre, the scenic area management was chaotic, it's just an enclosed area starting to charge a fee). Moreover, the online strategies and reviews were not very good either, saying that the roadside outside was even more beautiful. We were still planning to see it for ourselves, but at the parking lot entrance of the scenic area, we met locals who were waiting for others and were told that the scenic area was not as good as the outside, too expensive, and they directed us to better spots. So, we took their advice and drove straight out of the scenic area parking lot, heading towards Hongyuan. Indeed, there were vast stretches of flower seas along the road, and the local villagers told us: just open the fence and drive in, the fence is to prevent yaks from running out. But being new to the area, we still felt it wasn't quite right to do so. So, we found many open parking spots on the roadside with beautiful flower seas, and after stopping, we found out that it was contracted by local residents who charged a fee, 20 RMB per car, which included parking and two cups of homemade yogurt, very hospitable . For 20 yuan, you can enjoy delicious yogurt and check in at the same snow mountain flower sea. Besides providing yogurt and parking, they also offer free use of camping equipment, canopies, and camping chairs, so there's no need to prepare your own. They also offer food, lodging, and horse riding services, with horse riding at 40 RMB per round, and accommodation in large tents for 50-60 RMB for a whole day. 📍Scenic spot address: Next to G248 in Rangkou Village, Shajingsi Town, Hongyuan County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, on the roadside towards Hongyuan from the Emei Pond scenic area, there are many families. 🚗Scenic spot transportation: Self-driving, the parking lot is right at the entrance of the scenic area. If you want to play in the scenic area, it is best to drive directly into the scenic area. After entering, there is still a long way to go, and it is not recommended to take the scenic area shuttle bus, which has few trips. 👍️Must-visit attractions: Snow mountain flower sea 🎟️Ticket information: 130+ RMB per person for the scenic area, 20 RMB per car for the private flower sea outside 💗Other tips: Remember to keep the environment clean.