Western Sichuan Route Map | Travel Guide

| Travel Guide. If you're planning a trip to Western Sichuan but don't want to spend time planning, ▶️ check out this guide to Western Sichuan attractions. It's very comprehensive and covers everything you need to know about Western Sichuan! - 🚗 Western Sichuan Transportation Tips ✅ Self-driving: Not recommended for those without mountain driving experience. Roads can be icy in winter, which can be dangerous. ✅ Group tours: A worry-free option, but it's best to choose a small group tour. If you have a bigger budget, you can also customize your itinerary for a more flexible and enjoyable experience. ✅ Car rental: A good option for larger groups. It's more convenient, but not recommended for smaller groups as it's not cost-effective. - 👗 Clothing: Dress in layers! Wear thick clothes, hoodies, T-shirts, and jackets. 🧴 Skincare: Moisturizer, sunscreen, face masks, and lip balm are essential for high-altitude skincare and sun protection! 🍔 Snacks: Chocolate, self-heating hot pots, beef jerky, and bottled water will keep you energized! 🙌 Altitude sickness: Western Sichuan is at a relatively high altitude, so it's recommended to bring rhodiola to help your body adapt to the high-altitude environment. 💡 Useful tips: Download offline maps and bring some cash. Be prepared! - ⭕️ Western Sichuan Highlights 🔸 Golden Mountain: Yuzixi, Lenggacuo, Gedilamu 🔸 Lakes: Honghaizi, Sidingcuo, Cuoka Lake, Milk Lake 🔸 Forests: Mount Siguniang, Daocheng Yading 🔸 Glaciers: Dagu Glacier 🔸 Temples: Chonggu Temple, Wuming Buddhist College, Muya Monastery - 🌈 Itinerary: D1: Chengdu - Maobiliang - Shuangqiaogou Scenic Area, Mount Siguniang - Danba D2: Danba - Yala Snow Mountain Scenic Area - Moxi Park - Tagong Grassland - Yuzixi Sunset - Yajiang D3: Yajiang - Tianlu Shibawan - Tu'er Mountain - Daocheng White Pagoda - Daocheng Ranch - Shangri-La Town D4: Shangri-La Town - Yading Long Route [Milk Lake, Wuse Lake] or Short Route [Chonggu Temple, Pearl Lake] - Shangri-La Town D5: Shangri-La Town - Haizi Mountain - Litang Tibetan Welcome Ceremony - Qianhu Tibetan Village, Changqingchunke'er Temple - Xinduqiao D6: Xinduqiao - Provincial Highway 434 [Honghaizi, Rainbow Road] - Highland Sapphire, Kangding Mugecuo - Chengdu - ⭕️ Western Sichuan Travel Tips ▶️ Try to stay in low-altitude areas. If you have to stay at a high altitude, choose a hotel with oxygen supply. ▶️ The UV rays are strong at high altitudes, so make sure to protect yourself from the sun and keep your skin moisturized, whether you're outdoors or in a car. You can also bring a sun hat and ice sleeves.