Changping Valley

The autumn in Western Sichuan is really too beautiful! I was moved to tears😭 I took the second life photo at Mount Siguniang The free and relaxed wind is the colorful forest in the oil painting Snow-capped mountains and grasslands, yaks in groups, streams and lakes🏔️ The direction to Shuangqiao Valley is recommended to play from the top of the mountain The entrance is by sightseeing car, there are many cars and many seats All the way to the top of the mountain's Redwood Forest, at an altitude of 3840m Tourists all get off here, a place very close to the snow mountain 👉Redwood Forest The plank road has dark ice, and the red shirt leaves have also withered 👉Budala Peak White tower, prayer wheel can take pictures of the snow mountain road 👉Siguna Lake The blue-green sea can take pictures of the snow mountain reflection 👉Ginseng fruit flat Look at the stream and snow, yaks and sheep play in groups 📝Travel tips 1: The temperature difference is relatively large, stormtrooper clothes during the day, down jackets in the morning and evening 2: Treasures with altitude sickness, prepare oxygen bottles and glucose in advance 3: There are snacks for sale on the top of the mountain, you can bring some snacks and hot water

My heart's No.1‼️ I'm already looking forward to the summer at Siguniang Mountain~||I've planned countless times in my heart to go play at Siguniang Mountain🌲 😍 I dream of running in the lush fields in summer, surrounded by a sea of flowers, walking under the snow-capped mountains, and rowing in the azure lakes🚣‍♀️. Almost all of these scenes and landscapes can be experienced at Siguniang Mountain‼️ 🤩 This summer, if all goes well, will present a view that surpasses Switzerland's landscapes🏞 As a child, I used to paint the mountains and greenery in my mind onto paper🎨. As an adult, I've learned to capture more realistic photos with my phone and camera. I dare say!! Siguniang Mountain is definitely the ceiling for most domestic travel🔥 ✨ Especially since you can also hike and climb the snow mountains, and experience niche activities like long treks through Bipeng Valley, just looking at the pictures makes me crazily miss the summer here~ 🏔 About Siguniang Mountain Scenic Area To see Siguniang Mountain, you can visit Changping Valley, Shuangqiao Valley, and Haizi Valley. Shuangqiao Valley is accessible by car and suitable for people of all ages, offering a more relaxed experience. Changping Valley requires hiking or horseback riding, with even more healing scenery. Walking into the primeval forest in summer is very romantic!! Haizi Valley is suitable for those who love long hikes~ 📍 Location: Rilong Town, Siguniang Mountain, Aba Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture 🎫 Ticket Price: Peak season (June-November) 150 RMB per person, off-season (December-May) 110 RMB per person ⌚️ Visiting Hours: 7:30-15:00 (no sightseeing cars are allowed in after this time) 🌟【My favorite photo spots】 ❶ Ren Sheng Guo Ping The first stop of the sightseeing car up the mountain, this place is usually not crowded. In summer, getting off the car alone here, you'll see many yaks🦬 and sea buckthorn forests, as well as many ancient trees over a hundred years old. You can also choose to come here in the early morning, with clouds☁️ swirling around, very poetic~ ❷ Redwood Forest The surrounding mountain walkway is truly breathtaking in summer!! Here you can also see many unnamed snow-capped mountains, super romantic✨ ❸ Zhu Ga Na Cuo From the Redwood Forest, you need to hike down the mountain, turn left into the walkway after 10 minutes, where you can see many wild meadows, flowers, and flowing streams, listening to the birds!! It's less crowded and niche~ ❹ Budala Peak Go here to shoot a lifetime's worth of road trip photos📷. The surrounding view is very open, and on clear days you can see distant snow mountains, especially the upward green meadows, very photogenic~ ❺ Nian Yu Ba This section is suitable for both hiking and rafting. The scenery from both water and land is completely different, with blue skies, white clouds, and reflections of snow mountains in the water~ 💐【Other small tips】 ✅ It's very hot at noon in summer, so short sleeves➕sunscreen jacket are appropriate, but the temperature is low in the morning and evening, so you need to wear a jacket + hoodie ✅ A 1-2 day weekend trip is feasible, remember to start the return journey at 4 pm at the latest, and you'll be back in Chengdu around 8 pm ✅ Siguniang Cuo and Longzhu Cuo are very similar, both featuring green waters and mountains➕reflections, visiting one place is enough~ 🍃3-day 2-night itinerary D1: Chengdu - Balang Mountain - Mao Bi Liang - Siguniang Mountain Shuangqiao Valley - Danba D2: Danba - Yala Snow Mountain Viewing Platform - Moshishan Park D3: Bamei Town - Tagong Grassland - Muya Monastery - Zheduo Mountain - Chengdu

Towards the clouds, the beautiful Four Girls Mountain seems to be within reach of the blue sky. Shuangqiaogou is the most developed and scenic place among the three gorges of the Four Girls Mountain scenic area. It is more than 40 kilometers long, with the mouth of the gorge at an altitude of about 2900 meters and the end of the gorge at an altitude of 3840 meters in the redwood forest, with a vertical height increase of nearly 1000 meters. The mountains in the gorge are steep and winding, with mountains and rivers depending on each other, grass and trees interspersed, clouds and fog surrounding, like a fairyland. Ginseng fruit flat, bonsai beach, chasing fish dam, cow shed, Potala peak, redwood forest each have their own unique beauty.

It's not Mount Siguniang, it's a lesser-known secret spot in western Sichuan that hasn't been developed. It only takes 2h30min to drive from Shuangqiao Valley Scenic Area to the destination. I played for a day and didn't meet a single person on the way. Snow-capped mountains, grasslands, streams, lakes, wooden bridges, yaks... This place can really satisfy all my fantasies about lesser-known secret spots. 📍Address: Datping Pastoral Village, Xiaojin County, Sichuan - Longtou Beach Drive directly to 'Datping Pastoral Village', park the car at the temple gate in the deepest part of the village, walk back to the first corner and hike into the mountains, about 30min walk to the destination and return the same way. 🗓Itinerary DAY①: Chengdu - Mount Siguniang Town DAY②: Shuangqiao Valley Scenic Area - Stay in Xiaojin County at night DAY③: Xiaojin County - Datping Pastoral Village - Return to Chengdu in the afternoon Travel tips ①The journey from Chengdu is a bit far, it is recommended to stay in Mount Siguniang for one night, add Shuangqiao Valley to the itinerary for a day, and then go here. ②The last hour of the journey to the destination, the road is very bad, all potholes and bomb roads, not recommended for small cars to go, it is best to have a high chassis car. ③There are many cows raised by villagers in the mountains, it is not very suitable for camping, do not drink water indiscriminately in the wild, yaks are unpredictable and should be kept at a distance. ④Outdoor activities must respect the environment.

✅Preparation before the trip ✔️Documents: ID card, student card, teacher card, military officer card ✔️Daily necessities: thermos cup, slippers, toothbrush, towel, U-shaped pillow ✔️Electronics: headphones, selfie stick, tripod, camera, power bank, charger, etc. ✔️Others: sunglasses, eye mask, a small amount of cash, hand warmers . ☑️Reference for Siguniang Mountain related routes 🔘Two-day tour of Siguniang Mountain Shuangqiao Gully + Changping Gully Day1: Chengdu - Maobi Ridge - Siguniang Mountain Shuangqiao Gully Day2: Siguniang Mountain Changping Gully - Chengdu . 🔘Two-day tour of Siguniang Mountain Shuangqiao Gully + Bipeng Gully Day1: Chengdu - Bipeng Gully - Wolong/Gengda Day2: Wolong/Gengda - Siguniang Mountain Shuangqiao Gully - Chengdu . 🔘Three-day tour of Siguniang Mountain + Yuzi West + Moshishan Park + Mugecuo Day1: Chengdu - Siguniang Mountain Shuangqiao Gully - Danba/Xiaojin/Siguniang Mountain Town Day2: Danba - Moshishan Park - Yuzi West - Xindu Bridge Day3: Xindu Bridge - Zeduoshan - Mugecuo - Chengdu . 🏨Siguniang Mountain Accommodation Guide 📍There are fixed points for camping in the Changping Gully scenic area in summer 📍There are many accommodations at the entrance of the scenic area and in Siguniang Mountain Town, and some hotels in the town offer free shuttle service to the scenic area 📍Usually choose to stay in Rilong Town (Siguniang Mountain Town), it is best to book online in advance during the peak season 📍You can camp in the Haizi Gully and Changping Gully in the scenic area 📍There are homestays in the Shuangqiao Gully scenic area, where you can experience the daily life in the scenic area, suitable for in-depth tours

Don't crowd into Xinjiang! Give up Switzerland! Mount Siguniang⛰ has amazed me Of course, this spring is the time to go to Western Sichuan! Every season brings me different visual shocks‼ The staying power of Western Sichuan is really something The legendary scenery of Western Sichuan is truly unforgettable, including Mount Siguniang, Yala Snow Mountain, Redwood Forest, Moshishan Park, Yuzixi, Seda... It's a series you'll regret not visiting! This place~ Can compare to Switzerland, and it's not as crowded as Xinjiang 🌈Must-visit spots: 📍Yuzixi - 360° to watch a grand and romantic sunset 📍Mount Siguniang: The meadows and forests are lush and dripping with greenery, with a rich landscape in Shuangqiao Valley, and wildflowers blooming in summer 📍Moshishan Park🏔: Stone forest plank road, as if you are on an alien planet 📍Mugecuo🌅: Mugecuo is the largest alpine lake in northwestern Sichuan, with snow-capped mountains, grasslands, herds of cattle and sheep, and many lakes 📍Xinduqiao: A paradise for photographers, a magical world of light and shadow 📍Sidingcuo: 🏔In the distance are Gongga Snow Mountain and Yala Snow Mountain❄ 📍434 Airport Road: Kangding Airport Rainbow Road for shooting great road movies 📍Honghaizi: The reflection of the snow mountain can be completely imprinted on the calm lake surface 📍Tagong Grassland: The breeze brings the sound of temple chanting, clouds float in the sky☁, golden twilight🌄 reflects on the village houses🏠, green grasslands 🚙Sharing super fun routes in Mount Siguniang + Western Sichuan Route❶ D1. Chengdu—Mount Siguniang·Shuangqiao Valley—Danba D2. Danba—Yala Snow Mountain Scenic Area—Yuzixi—Xinduqiao D3. Xinduqiao—Moshishan Park—Muya Temple—Sidingcuo—Honghaizi—Chengdu Route❷ D1: Chengdu-Kangding-Zheduo Mountain-Yuzixi-Xinduqiao D2: Xinduqiao-Quanhuatan-Lenggacuo-Shangmuju/Yulongxi Village D3: Shangmuju/Yulongxi Village-Zimeiyakou-Kangding-Chengdu Route③ D1: Chengdu-Maobiling Observation Deck-Mount Siguniang Scenic Area-Shuangqiao Valley-Danba D2: Jiaju Tibetan Village-Yala Snow Mountain Scenic Area-Yuzixi-Xinduqiao D3: Xinduqiao-Tagong-Moshishan Park-Muya Temple-Sidingcuo-Honghaizi-Kangding D4: Kangding-Mugecuo Scenic Area-Chengdu Route④ D1: Chengdu-Kangding-Honghaizi-Yuzixi-Xinduqiao D2: Xinduqiao-Tagong Tibetan Costume Photo Shoot-Moshishan Park-Seda County Town D3: Seda County-Buddhist Academy Tour-Yala Snow Mountain Viewing Platform-Danba D4: Danba-Mount Siguniang Shuangqiao Valley-Chengdu ✅Recommended reasons 🔺、Mount Siguniang Scenic Area has an altitude of about 2000-3000m, basically no risk of altitude sickness❗ 🔺、The average summer temperature is less than 20 degrees, a good place to escape the heat❗ 🔺、Summer meadows, alpine flower seas, herds of cattle and sheep, with snow-capped mountains, you can also go rafting, the scenery is indescribably beautiful❗ 🎒Equipment: Raincoat, sunglasses, hat, power bank, trekking poles, moisturizing mask 💊Medicine: Cold medicine, altitude sickness medicine, motion sickness medicine, glucose, oxygen 🍱Food: Snacks, chocolate, cola, self-heating rice

✨ Geological Wonders: Mount Siguniang, located in Xiaojin County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China, is composed of four continuous peaks and is known as the 'Queen of Sichuan's mountains'. In winter, Mount Siguniang presents a different scenery, with snow-covered landscapes resembling a fairyland. Especially the Shuangqiao Valley of Mount Siguniang, where variously shaped giant rocks are scattered throughout the valley, contrasting with the snow, like a series of vivid paintings. ✨ Historical Background: Mount Siguniang is not only captivating for its natural scenery, but also rich in historical culture. It is a place where Tibetans and Qiang people live, where visitors can experience the strong ethnic customs, appreciate unique ethnic art, and taste authentic Tibetan and Qiang cuisine. ✨ Best Time to Visit: Winter in Mount Siguniang has a unique charm, especially from November to March of the following year. During this time, Mount Siguniang is covered in snow, dressed in silver, and is a paradise for photography and mountaineering enthusiasts. ✨ Travel Tips: Clothing: Due to the high altitude of Mount Siguniang, the winter temperature is low, and visitors need to prepare enough warm clothing, such as down jackets, gloves, hats, etc. Sun protection: The winter sun is strong, and visitors need to take sun protection measures, such as applying sunscreen, wearing sunglasses, etc. Transportation: Departing from Chengdu, you can choose to drive or take a long-distance bus to Mount Siguniang. Once there, you can choose to walk or take a sightseeing car. 🚗 Highlights of the Trip: Photographer's Paradise: Winter in Mount Siguniang, whether it's the magnificent peaks, peculiar rocks, or rich ethnic culture, are all excellent subjects for photographers. Mountaineer's Challenge: Mount Siguniang has rich mountaineering resources, and visitors can engage in activities such as skiing and ice climbing here, experiencing different winter sports fun. 🌈 Travel Advice: Mount Siguniang is at a high altitude, and visitors need to take precautions against altitude sickness in advance. The winter temperature in Mount Siguniang is low, and visitors need to prepare enough warm clothing. Locally, respect ethnic customs and abide by scenic area regulations. 💕 Personal Experience: The most unforgettable part of my trip to Mount Siguniang was the hike in Shuangqiao Valley. That day, the sun was shining, the snow-covered peaks and giant rocks were sparkling in the sun, and I felt as if I was in a fairyland, experiencing the magical charm of nature. 🌟 Recommendation: The winter scenery of Mount Siguniang, like a vivid painting, is unforgettable. With its rich natural scenery, unique geological wonders, and profound cultural heritage, whether you are a photography enthusiast or a mountaineering enthusiast, you can find your own fun here. I believe that everyone who comes to Mount Siguniang will be conquered by its beautiful scenery.

May Day travel to western Sichuan, climb to the top of Balang Mountain Panda Kingdom, visit Mount Siguniang with familiar people to appreciate different scenery, taste different food, and experience different local customs. Balang Mountain shook my heart! It's worth going! Shuangqiao Valley, the top of Panda Kingdom.

Mountains do not come to us, we go to them. A phrase towards the clouds, we have been to the 13°C summer. Sichuan·Mount Siguniang·Shuangqiao Valley In Tibetan, Mount Siguniang is called: Sigu La Sacred Mountain--the Alps of the East. Its height is second only to Mount Gongga, known as the 'King of Shu Mountains'. The altitude is 3850 meters, with the sun shining brightly before ascending, and dense clouds covering after. Whether sunny or rainy, it is beautiful. Clothing: Summer clothes + Winter clothes Tickets: Book three to five days in advance Oxygen bottles: Available for purchase at the terminal station shop, 25 yuan per bottle

🏔The first mountain to the west of Chengdu, the outdoor paradise Four Girls Mountain~ The Alps of the East~ Location: Xiaojin County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture 🏕Scenic area layout: 1. Shuangqiao Valley: With complete facilities, suitable for all ages; the total length is 34.8 kilometers, from the mouth of the valley to the Redwood Forest (altitude 3840 meters, the highest point in the scenic area), you can visit the following places in order: Budala Peak, Sigula Lake, Nianyu Dam, Longzhu Lake, Science Education Base, Ginseng Fruit Flat and other attractions. 2. Changping Valley Four Girls Mountain Changping Valley Scenic Area: Suitable for tourists with good physical strength; the valley is 29 kilometers long, with 21 viewing spots including Lama Temple, Dead Tree Beach, Jarongdu Waterfall, Wooden Mule, Pomei Peak, Camel Peak, etc. 3. Haizi Valley: You can ride a horse or walk, suitable for experienced high-altitude climbers. 🐎 Business hours: 7:30—15:30 (may be extended on holidays) 🚅Transportation information: 1. Self-driving: Depart from Chengdu, take the Rongchang Expressway (exit at Yingxiu), G350 Panda Avenue to reach the Four Girls Mountain Scenic Area; 2. Bus: At the Chadianzi Passenger Transport Center in Chengdu or the Passenger Transport Center in Dujiangyan City, buy a ticket to Four Girls Mountain Town, and then take a taxi to the scenic area. 🎉Fun activities: 🌸Spring (March-June) Enjoy spring flowers and spring snow 🌿Summer (July-August) Camping, stargazing, rafting 🍁Autumn (September-November) Watch colorful forests, Tibetan song meeting ⛄Winter (end of December) Ice climbing festival, cross-country running Special activities: 1. 'Night of Sigula' evening party: A large-scale immersive real-life performance, showing Tibetan ethnic customs (about 3 hours). 2. Check in 'A Lai Book House': A Lai's poetry, return to the most pure initial heart, pay tribute to the spiritual plateau in the heart. 3. Mountain Worship Meeting: Every year on the fourth day of the fifth lunar month, Tibetans worship the mountain god at Guozhuangping, offering prayer flags and hada to the white pagoda. 4. Visit 'Four Girls Mountain Geological Museum': Understand the billions of years of magnificent and past and present of the 'Queen of Shu Mountain'! Warm tips: 1. Plateau area, strong ultraviolet rays, pay attention to sun protection; the temperature difference between morning and evening is large, prepare warm clothes. 2. The plateau should be slow, not suitable for intense exercise, let the body adapt to the plateau environment; when high anti-occurs, immediately stop all actions, sit down and rest on the spot, breathe deeply slowly or inhale oxygen in time. If the high anti is severe, please turn back in time and don't be strong. Recommended itinerary: Four Girls Mountain single ditch 1 day tour Four Girls Mountain double ditch 2 day tour Four Girls Mountain + Dawa Gengzha / Bipenggou 2 day tour Four Girls Mountain + Yuzi West / Jiaju Tibetan Village + Moshigong Park + Mugecuo 3 day tour Jiu Huang + Four Girls Mountain 3 day tour Jiu Huang + Four Girls Mountain + Sickle Dam Grassland 4 day tour Four Girls Mountain + Yuzi West + Seda 4 day tour Four Girls Mountain + Yuzi West + Moshigong Park + Dao Ya 5 day tour Four Girls Mountain + Yuzi West + Moshigong + Dao Ya + Mugecuo 6-7 day tour

Mount Siguniang Travel Notes (Full of dry goods) I met Mount Siguniang in the frost sequence, and she returned me a clear sky. The Mount Siguniang Scenic Area is located in the territory of Mount Siguniang Town, Xiaojin County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, belonging to the Qionglai Mountain Range of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, 220 kilometers away from Chengdu. Mount Siguniang is adjacent to the Wolong National Nature Reserve. Preparation 1: The weather in Mount Siguniang is changeable, so you need to bring raincoats and warm clothes in advance. The ultraviolet rays are strong, so you need to prepare sunglasses, sun hats and other physical sun protection equipment. 2: Mount Siguniang is located in a high-altitude area, so you need to prepare portable oxygen cylinders in advance (it is tested that one person carries about two bottles). Or you can buy Rhodiola capsules in advance for about a week. 3: The Changping Gully route is long and it is a hiking route. You can ride a horse at the entrance and walk back (you can bargain for private horses, I was 80 yuan per person at the time). 4: Shuangqiao Gully is a bus ride up and down, relatively relaxed and the play time is more abundant. The big shots on the road are also here. The route of Mount Siguniang is in the comment area, if you have any questions, please feel free to ask.

Nestled in the embrace of Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture in Sichuan Province, China, lies a secluded paradise - Mount Siguniang. Not only does it boast the majestic Yaomei Peak, known as the 'Queen of Sichuan Mountains', but it also features the grandeur of the three sister peaks standing shoulder to shoulder, forming a stunning snow mountain panorama. Mount Siguniang is not only a sacred place for mountaineers, but its rich ecological diversity also attracts countless hikers and photography enthusiasts. Shuangqiao Valley, Changping Valley, and Haizi Valley, each with its own characteristics, range from primeval forests to alpine meadows, from cascading waterfalls to tranquil lakes, each spot is a natural beauty bestowed by nature. 📅 **Itinerary:** DAY 1: Arrive at Rilong Town, the gateway to Mount Siguniang. In the afternoon, you can arrange acclimatization activities, such as visiting the Mount Siguniang Museum to learn about local culture and natural ecology. DAY 2: Explore Shuangqiao Valley, take a sightseeing bus deep into the valley, admire natural wonders such as Bonsai Beach and Fish Chasing Dam, and hike to the deepest part of the Red Fir Forest to feel the freshness and tranquility of the plateau. DAY 3: Hike through Changping Valley, a classic hiking route, admire the majestic Mount Siguniang along the way, head to the Muluozi Campsite, and experience a night of camping cut off from the world. DAY 4: A day trip to Haizi Valley, the best spot to view the full panorama of Mount Siguniang. Set off in the early morning, passing through Flower Sea and Rhino Lake, and experience the stunning reflection of the snow mountains in the clear lake water. DAY 5: Return to Rilong Town, participate in local Tibetan and Qiang cultural experience activities, taste ethnic specialty foods, and put a perfect end to the journey. 🍲 **Food Recommendations:** When visiting Mount Siguniang, don't miss the Tibetan and Qiang flavored stone pot chicken, highland barley wine, butter tea, and various wild mushroom stews. In the specialty restaurants of Rilong Town, you can taste these authentic delicacies, allowing your taste buds to also enjoy a feast during the trip. 🚗 **Transportation Tips:** - **Plane**: The nearest airport is Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, from which you can take a long-distance bus or rent a car to Mount Siguniang, about a 6-7 hour drive. - **Self-driving**: Departing from Chengdu, take the Duwen Expressway to National Highway 350, the scenery along the way is picturesque, and self-driving is a highly recommended way to travel. - **Bus**: There are direct buses to Mount Siguniang (Rilong Town) from Chadianzi Bus Station in Chengdu, with daily departures, convenient and fast. ✨ **Tips:** - The best travel season is from May to October each year, when the weather is clear and the scenery is most charming. - There is a large temperature difference in the plateau area, remember to bring warm clothing and sunscreen. - Check your health before traveling, do not ignore altitude sickness, and prepare medicines accordingly. Every step in Mount Siguniang is a redefinition of the beauty of nature. Bring your camera, embark on this dual feast for the soul and vision, and let every shutter click become an eternal memory. Here, every breath is a longing for freedom, and every step is an exploration of the unknown.