"We went to Wanggangping during the hottest part of summer in Western Sichuan, hoping to escape the heat in the mountains and catch a glimpse of Mount Gongga. So, I packed up my family, old and young, and headed up. It was wonderfully cool in the mountains during the day; while it was 39 degrees Celsius down below, it was less than 30 degrees up here with a strong wind. The UV rays were quite intense, though, and at night, it dropped to just over ten degrees.
The hotel service was very thoughtful. When we went for an evening stroll, they reminded us to wear jackets, as it gets cold very quickly after sunset. Around 9 PM, they called us out to see the stars. It's a sky full of stars that you rarely see in the city, and we could even clearly see the Milky Way. Manager Li, who was on duty, also helped us take some time-lapse photos of the starry sky, which we really appreciated. The next morning, the weather was better, and I got up around 6 AM to see if I could catch the 'Golden Summit bathed in sunlight' (Rizhao Jinshan). However, the clouds and mist were too thick, and I couldn't even make out the outline of Mount Gongga. I figured the chances were slim in summer anyway, so I didn't dwell on it. But then, after breakfast, around 8 AM, when we were about to go hiking, we stepped out and saw Mount Gongga and the surrounding peaks directly – it was definitely worth the trip! All in all, if you're looking for a comfortable environment and good service while staying in the mountains, this place is a solid choice."