#Changping Valley Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Forests
Canyons
Mountain Climbing
Address:
Rilongzhen, Xiaojin, Aba, Sichuan, China
Opening times:
Opens at 08:00-15:00(Admission ends at 15:00)Open
Recommended sightseeing time:
0.5-1 hour
Phone:
0837-2791063(景区咨询电话),400-0886969-6-2(票务咨询电话)
Mount Siguniang! I want to recommend this homestay at the foot of the snow mountain to the world
During the journey, look up at the starry sky✨
🏡Look up at the starry sky Vacilando Holiday Manor
No. 14, Group 1, Changping Village, Siguniang Mountain Town, Xiaojin County, Sichuan
💡Location>>
The homestay is located in the Changping Gully Scenic Area
The large floor-to-ceiling windows can fully appreciate the magnificence of Mount Siguniang
Strongly recommend the double-sided snow mountain view room, lying in the arms of Mount Siguniang to enjoy the scenery
🏠Room>>
30 guest rooms, each with floor heating, real fire fireplace
Bathtub/Hot tub, mini bar (welcome fruit, drinks, snacks) Marshall speaker, balmain shampoo and conditioner, Dyson hair dryer are also standard
Even equipped with oxygen equipment, it's really thoughtful~
🖼️Facilities>>
▪Orion Hunter Restaurant, offering pizza, pasta, steak, and selected Xiaojin apples added to the salad
▪Constant temperature mountain view swimming pool, gym, laundry room, all can be used for free
▪Meeting room, climbing the first snow mountain peak, second peak of life, living here, the night before departure for a special meeting
▪Highland Color Forest Bar Carnival, Color Forest Outdoor Lawn Camping can't be less
🛤️Surroundings>>
▪Shuangqiao Gully 13km
▪Haizi Gully 4.5km
▪Xiaojin County 60km
evadne_3952
The fresh 3-day 2-night travel guide for Mount Siguniang in November is out
Just came back from Mount Siguniang, it's breathtakingly beautiful
One day you will go
Take this guide!
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📍Destination: Mount Siguniang Town, Xiaojin County, Aba Prefecture, Sichuan Province
🚘Driving: 4h self-driving from Chengdu
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【My 3-day 2-night travel route】
🔻Day1: Chengdu→Rent a car and self-drive→Mount Siguniang
🔶Visit the attractions in order:
❶Gao Dianzi East
Passing by a large group of snow-capped mountains on the China Panda Avenue, there are many viewing platforms for parking, and the photos are very beautiful
❷Cat Nose Ridge Viewing Platform
Close to Mount Siguniang Town, you can see many people waiting for the sunset here, the time for the sun to shine on the golden mountain is around 6 pm in the evening
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🔻Day2: Visit Shuangqiao Gully Scenic Area→Changqing Mountain Village Viewing Platform
🎫Shuangqiao Gully ticket: 150/person
〰️Altitude: 3800
📸Recommended duration for visiting Shuangqiao Gully: 5 hours
🚌Way to visit: Take a sightseeing bus, drive about 1h to the last station, Sequoia Forest, and visit in reverse from top to bottom, each station will stop
🔶Visit the attractions in order:
❶Sequoia Forest🌟🌟🌟
The end of the scenic area, there is black ice on the plank road, be careful of slipping, the sequoia leaves have fallen, it is not recommended to stay too long
❷Budala Peak🌟🌟🌟🌟
There is a white tower here, prayer wheels, and you can take pictures of the snow mountain road ahead
❸Siguna Co🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
The photos here are very good, leave some more time, get off the bus at Budala Peak and walk back (towards Sequoia Forest) along the plank road, you can take pictures of the snow mountain reflection in several lakes
❹Nianyu Dam🌟🌟
The entrance for rafting, 90/person, the river water is cold in winter, it is not recommended to play
❺Longzhu Co🌟🌟🌟🌟
The scenery is similar to Siguna Co, there are reflections of snow-capped mountains in the lake, and dead trees
❻Ginseng Fruit Ping
Recommended index: 🌟🌟
There are more yaks here, but the lawn is a bit bald
💡Things in the scenic area are expensive, remember to bring dry food and water, you can go to Changqing Mountain Village to watch the sun shine on the golden mountain after the visit
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🔻Day3: Yinchang Gully→Mount Siguniang Viewing Platform→Pozhaizi→Self-drive back to Chengdu
🔶Visit the attractions in order:
❶Yinchang Gully
You can see a large area of colorful forest in Yinchang Gully next to Mount Siguniang Town. You need to walk into the forest to reach the destination
❷Mount Siguniang Viewing Platform
It's next to Cat Nose Ridge, but it's more open here, you can take pictures of the colorful forest and Mount Siguniang in the same frame
❸Pozhaizi
On the way back to Chengdu, there are colorful forests and snow-capped mountains all the way, it's breathtaking
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🥘Food: It is recommended to eat Sichuan cuisine in Mount Siguniang Town, 40 per person, and yak hot pot, 70 per person. The small golden apples from the stall outside the Shuangqiao Gully Scenic Area are also delicious, 🍎very sweet, super cheap!
🏨Accommodation: Waiting for the Wind Snow Mountain Homestay
Pictures 11-12, in Changping Gully, facing Mount Siguniang, the scenery is beautiful, 500 per person
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📝Travel tips:
1. Mount Siguniang can be photographed and played, or climbed, climbing requires a professional guide
2. The temperature difference here is relatively large, you can wear a storm jacket at noon, a down jacket in the morning and evening, and bring a warm baby
3. If you are afraid of altitude sickness, prepare oxygen bottles and glucose
@byss@l_R3m1x3r
I took photos of Changping Valley in Mount Siguniang
Changping Valley is one of the three valleys of Mount Siguniang, with a total length of 29 kilometers. Mount Siguniang is located 16 kilometers inside the valley, and you can reach the foot of Mount Siguniang directly through Changping Valley. The above pictures are some of the shots I took in Changping Valley of Mount Siguniang.
⛰【Travel Guide】
📍Detailed address: Xiaojin County, Aba Prefecture, Sichuan
🚗Transportation strategy: Self-driving
🕙Opening hours: 08:00—15:30
💰Ticket price: 90
🌟Highlights: Snowy mountains and forests
📌Small Tips: Be careful of altitude sickness
KHLOE HARRISON
I almost froze to death on Mount Siguniang~
I really don't recommend people who are afraid of the cold to go to western Sichuan in winter
Hehe, I'm a bit of a clickbaiter~
I took advantage of the weekend and went to Changping Gully in Mount Siguniang with my boyfriend🏔️
Self-driving🚗 Departed from Chengdu and arrived in 3.5 hours. If there is no traffic jam, you can stop at Maobi Ridge after passing through Balang Mountain Tunnel to take pictures of Yaomei Peak. Here you can see the panoramic view of Mount Siguniang. If you are lucky, you can see the sunrise over the golden mountain.
⏰Opening hours: 8:00-17:00 (Stop entering the park at 15:00)
Mount Siguniang is divided into three scenic spots: Shuangqiao Gully, Changping Gully, and Haizi Gully
Dogs cannot enter any of the parks
You need to buy tickets in advance🎫
Changping Gully: 💰70/person
Sightseeing car: 💰20/person
Recommended tour method: Hiking + Horse riding
Changping Gully can be said to be a paradise for hiking enthusiasts
Another thing worth mentioning is that the scenery of the Bug Waterfall is really beautiful!
Accommodation🏨
Chose Muyan Snow Resort (Changping Gully Scenic Area Store)
First of all, it opened in 2023. The room facilities are quite complete. The toiletries are disposable. There are floor heating and smart toilets. This time I stayed in a room with a projector. There is a large floor-to-ceiling window where you can see the mountain view across⛰️
🍲Yak meat soup pot, the hotels here basically have their own restaurants. I think the taste is similar, so I ate hot pot in the hotel where I stayed according to the principle of proximity. After all, I have to taste the local food. You can buy a set meal for two on the group purchase. It is more cost-effective. The portion is actually okay. In addition, there are some snacks sold on the side of the road. Roasted potatoes, yak yogurt, bacon sausages, roasted yak skewers, etc. can all be tried. If you are picky about taste, you can bring your own dry food.
Mount Siguniang has an average altitude of about 3800 meters. Friends who are afraid of altitude sickness can prepare some medicine in advance💊Choose one of Rhodiola and Squalene. We checked the guide and chose Squalene, which can improve hypoxia and relieve altitude sickness. In addition, vitamin C, glucose, candy, cola, etc. can also alleviate altitude sickness.
I accidentally found that it's great to take pictures on the sightseeing car! Completely original picture straight out!
Scarlett Garcia
Sichuan Four Girls Mountain | A Swiss mini in Western Sichuan that you have to visit once in your lifetime
The Four Girls Mountain is known as the 'Swiss mini in Western Sichuan' 🌴✈️, here you can find snow mountains, canyons, wild flowers, and streams💐, it's like stepping into Hayao Miyazaki's summer 🌸. As a person from Chengdu, every time I come to Western Sichuan, I must visit the Four Girls Mountain. It's really beautiful to see it with your own eyes.
📍Recommended scenic spots: Shuanggou Bridge, Changping Gully and Haizi Gully. Shuangqiao Gully is recommended for its rich scenery, blooming wild flowers + snow mountains🏔️
🌸🌸🌸Shuangqiao Gully Scenic Area
🐻Ticket 80+ sightseeing car 70💰
Admission time🕐8-15 o'clock, 17-18 o'clock the last bus starts to collect the car
📷Recommended photo spots
🎈Redwood Forest
The beautiful snow mountain scenery surrounds you, the large atmosphere is close at hand, the wooden plank road for walking along the entire snow mountain, taking pictures is particularly atmospheric, very beautiful.
🎈Zhu Gaga Na Cho
The sightseeing car passes by but does not stop, the scenery along the way is absolutely beautiful, very good looking💕Get off at Budala Peak Station, then walk a few hundred meters towards the top of the mountain, you can take videos along the way to commemorate, very artistic.
🎈Budala Peak
There are more people at this stop, everyone will take pictures on the road, after getting off the car here you can walk around, feel the great rivers and mountains of the motherland with your heart, the nearby meadow is also suitable for taking pictures📷
🌸🌸🌸Changping Gully Scenic Area
🐻Ticket 70💰/person, sightseeing car 20💰/person
A paradise for hikers and photography enthusiasts, after taking the car to the scenic area, you need to ride a horse or hike, here you can feel the unique Jiarong Tibetan ethnic style, and also appreciate the sacred Yaomei Peak from various angles
🌸🌸🌸Haizi Gully Scenic Area
🐻Ticket 60💰/person
This is the real primeval forest🌳The whole journey is on foot without a sightseeing car, suitable for friends with a certain outdoor sports, conquer it and you can see the unspeakable beauty💕Huahai, Fu Sea, Blue Sea and several other wild seas🌊are very shocking!
🌟🌟🌟Precautions
✌High anti: The Four Girls Mountain Redwood Forest is 3800+ meters above sea level, most people will have high anti, if conditions permit, bring your own oxygen bottle
✌Accommodation: There are accommodations in Shuangqiao Gully and Changping Village, remember to book in advance
✌Sun protection: The plateau ultraviolet rays are strong, if you don't want to get tanned, remember to apply sunscreen
✌Keep warm: The temperature in the mountains from September to December is already a bit low, remember to bring down jackets and storm jackets to keep warm
Andrew White
For this window, I came to Siguniang Mountain again
Whenever autumn and winter come, I always think of the magnificent snow mountains in western Sichuan. The sunrise over the Golden Mountain, the ice and snow, and the colorful forest of Siguniang Mountain make it as beautiful as an oil painting. Departing from Chengdu, you can reach this beautiful scenic spot by self-driving for 4 hours.
Siguniang Mountain has three scenic spots in total: Shuangqiao Gully, Changping Gully, and Haizi Gully. Among them, Shuangqiao Gully is the most worth visiting because you can take a sightseeing car all the way, which is convenient and fast. After getting off at the terminal, there are many stops to play, and each stop can be chosen at will according to personal preference.
Recommended stops include: Sequoia Forest, Budala Peak, Siguna Co, Nianyu Dam, and Ginseng Fruit Flat. The easiest place to capture the beauty of the snow mountain in photos is at Budala Peak Station. A 20-minute walk uphill will take you to Zhugana Co, where the fir trees, lakes, meadows, and snow mountains are all very beautiful. When there is no wind, you can also capture the reflection of the snow mountain.
Regarding the weather, although the colorful forest season has passed, Shuangqiao Gully is also very beautiful after snowing. The weather in winter is stable, making it easier to see the sunrise over the Golden Mountain. It is recommended to check the weather forecast in advance. If it is sunny the day after it snows, you must go, it will make people feel like they are in a fairyland.
For accommodation, I recommend the Kongshan Homestay where we stayed this time. This homestay is located on the restaurant and terrace, where you can directly enjoy the beauty of the sunrise over the Golden Mountain of Yao Sister Peak. If you arrive at Siguniang Mountain Town on the first day and don't have time to enter the scenic area, you can also choose to stay here. In terms of meals, breakfast is 28 yuan per person, and dinner is 138 yuan per person (reservation required in advance). The beef offal pot and native chicken soup pot provided by the homestay are good choices, and vegetarian dishes can be added unlimitedly, with a large portion.
Below is the route arrangement for our self-driving tour of Siguniang Mountain this time:
Day 1: Depart from Chengdu——Mao Bi Liang Viewing Platform——Kongshan Homestay 90 Sunrise——Play in Shuangqiao Gully Scenic Area for a day
Day 2: Hiking in Changping Gully Scenic Area——Return to Chengdu
If you have enough holiday time, you can continue to go in the direction of Danba, forming a small loop in western Sichuan with Ganzi Xinduqiao. The specific route is as follows:
Day 3: Chengdu——Mao Bi Liang Viewing Platform——Kongshan Homestay——Shuangqiao Gully Scenic Area——Stay in Danba
Day 4: Danba——Yala Snow Mountain Scenic Area——Stay in Bamei Town
Day 5: Bamei Town——Tagong Grassland——Gunong Village——Gedilam·Sky City/Yuzi West——Stay in Xinduqiao Town
Day 6: Xinduqiao——Tagong——434 Provincial Road——Kangding Airport Road——Honghai Zi——Kangding——Return to Chengdu
HenryTurner@78
Mount Siguniang is a beauty that must be seen in person to truly appreciate
✍🏻This note will talk about the 【Travel Guide】
🏔️Scenic Area: Mount Siguniang
📍Location: Rilong Town, Xiaojin County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture
🎫Ticket: Peak season (May-November) 150/r, Off-season (November-April) 110/r
🚌Sightseeing Bus: Shuangqiao Valley 70/r, Changping Valley 20/r
🕰Opening Hours 7:00-15:00
🚙Self-driving: Depart from Chengdu, after passing through the Balang Mountain Tunnel, you can stop at Maobi Ridge to take pictures of Yao Sister Peak and enjoy the panoramic view of Mount Siguniang.
【Shuangqiao Valley】: You can't see Yao Sister Peak in Shuangqiao Valley. If you want to see the sunrise over the Golden Mountain, you can go to Maobi Ridge (you can see it on the road if you drive yourself, there is a viewing platform)
⛰️In Shuangqiao Valley, you can enjoy the view of Potala Peak and the meadow 🌵The forest scenery is super photogenic when the weather is good
🚎The sightseeing bus will take you directly to the end station, Redwood Forest. It takes about 3 hours to play from top to bottom, a total of 35 kilometers
🪵Redwood Forest is a circular plank road, where you can see "Yumian Peak". Along the way, you can see the scenic spots of Siguna Lake - Longzhu Peak - Nianyu Dam - Ginseng Fruit Ping
【Changping Valley】: It takes about 5-8 hours to walk the whole way. You can take the sightseeing bus to the mouth of the valley first, then walk the plank road (you can 🐎ride a horse here) The rest is a dirt road for hiking. In spring and summer 🍃the scenery along the way is super beautiful! You can see waterfalls, red stone beaches, the deeper you go, the closer you get to the snow mountain~
【Haizi Valley】: The deep part of this valley is all clear alpine lakes🌊But if you want to see these sceneries, you need to spend 8 hours. Many people will only hike to Chaoshan Ping. If you don't want to walk, you can choose to 🐎ride a horse up the mountain. The round trip to Chaoshan Ping is 150/r, and the big sea is 300/r; In general, this valley is suitable for hiking enthusiasts👣
【Outdoor Enthusiasts】: If you are an outdoor activity enthusiast, the close-up view of Mount Siguniang in western Sichuan is a good choice. There are 61 peaks over 5000 meters above sea level in the Mount Siguniang Scenic Area. The easy ones include Dafengkou Second Peak and Third Peak, and the more difficult ones include Yao Sister Peak and Camel Peak.
⛺️Camping sites are mainly concentrated in Changping Valley and Haizi Valley. There are more than 100 ice walls in Shuangqiao Valley for climbing. For leisure, you can choose horse riding, rafting, short-distance hiking......
【About Seasonal Scenery】
💐Flower blooming period from May to September: Steep snow peaks, fragrant meadows, cool summer views are all filters
🍁Colorful forest period from October to November: The forest is dyed, the autumn is high and refreshing, and you are in a romantic fairy tale world
❄️Ice and snow period from December to April: Silver-clad, powdered and jade-built, feel the solemnity of the western Sichuan plateau
GlobalAdventurer
Dagu Glacier
Dagu Glacier is the location for the film 'The Captain' from China, boasting the world's highest altitude cable car, at an altitude of 4680 meters.
The weather is relatively stable in summer and autumn, the glacier scenery is more beautiful, and the sun is shining, making it the best time to appreciate the mountain scenery and engage in outdoor activities.
There are two supply stations in Shuangqiao Valley. The Redwood Forest terminal has snacks such as sausages and potatoes, and the Science Education Base has a restaurant (noodles, rice noodles, rice). You can rest here with your own snacks, with free hot water and dining chairs provided. The Changping Valley scenic area Mule terminal has a small shop, and there are restaurants and snacks outside the scenic area. It is recommended to eat before entering the scenic area. Local specialties: yak meat hot pot, wild mushroom soup pot, butter tea, sour milk large roast cake.
LOUISE MARSHALL
Do you know this Sichuanese valley?
Changping Valley is one of the valleys in Siguniang Mountain. 🍂🥾🗻
You can take the bus in the beginning and hike by yourself later! It will be a stunning day in nature!
📍 Changping Valley, Siguniang Mountain, Sichuan - 4-5 hours drive from Chengdu. There is also a bus going there.
🎟️ Depending on the season, the ticket is about 100RMB. Other valleys are a little cheaper.
#fallingseason #sichuan #hiking #china #travelchina
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A_Wanderer
Beautiful Four Girls Mountain trip
🗺️Itinerary:
D1: Chengdu - Four Girls Mountain - Danba
D2: Danba - Jiaju Tibetan Village - Yala Snow Mountain - Xindu Bridge
D3: Xindu Bridge - Moxi Park - Tagong Grassland - Chengdu
🌈About Four Girls Mountain:
⛰️The Four Girls Mountain scenic area consists of three gullies: Changping Gully, Haizi Gully, Shuangqiao Gully
👀What to see?
Enjoy the snow mountain group composed of 85 groups of snow mountains❄️
Play in the alpine lakes like the heavenly Yaochi⛰️
Appreciate the golden autumn scenery of the original forest with a forest coverage rate of 98%🌲
🏂What to play?
Alpine snow water rafting🌊
Camping under the pure starry sky⛺️
📷Where is it good to take pictures?
📍Sequoia Forest: You can see a large area of sequoia trees and pine trees, the scenery is very beautiful
📍Budala Peak: You can take a large picture of the road and snow mountain, as well as streams, Tibetan element stones, white towers, and grasslands
📍Four Guna Na: A very beautiful lake, the reflection is a highlight
📍Nianyu Dam: There are grasslands, beautiful flowers, herds of cattle, streams, plank roads, and you can also raft
📍Longzhu Wrong: Calm lake water and small waterfall
📍Ginseng Fruit Ping: A fairy tale world with ancient trees, snow mountains, streams, and small bridges
💰About tickets:
Shuangqiao Gully: Ticket 80/person, sightseeing car 70/person
Changping Gully: Ticket 70/person, sightseeing car 20/person
Haizi Gully: Ticket 60/person
Rafting: 80/person
‼️Note: Tickets need to be booked one day in advance
⏰Scenic area opening hours: 7:00-17:00
Jetsetter Food Trails
Changping Valley - Sichuans wonderful 'Alps'
Of course the Alps are the Alps, and Sichuan in Sichuan, but still: Nature and fauna looks a little similar. Changping valley is one of the three scenic valleys around Siguniang mountain (Four girls mountain) in Aba. 🏔️🏞️
From Chengdu, it's a four hours ride up the Tibet-Qinghai-Plateau. Wonderful drive, just avoid public holidays to enjoy the calm nature.
🎫 Entrance to the Changping valley is 80 RMB. You take a short bus drive and from there you can start your walk. The first 8km is on a wooden path, later it gets more wild. We walked 20km more or less, you can also sleep inside with a tent ⛺, but need to register in advance.
Enjoy your hike! #sichuan #mountainview #aba
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A_Wanderer
Oh my, the legendary Mount Siguniang, it's like a fairyland on earth!
Mount Siguniang, that's the shining pearl of Western Sichuan, known as the 'Queen of Sichuan Mountains' and 'Oriental Switzerland'! Did you know, it's actually made up of four magnificent peaks, just like four beautiful girls holding hands standing there, making everyone's heart flutter at the sight.
When it comes to the attractions of Mount Siguniang, there are countless! Shuangqiao Valley, Changping Valley, Haizi Valley, each one is so enchanting. Especially Shuangqiao Valley, it's the most beautiful valley of Mount Siguniang! Imagine, snow mountains, grasslands, high mountain pastures, and forests, all concentrated here, just like a breathtaking painting. In autumn, the scenery here is even more breathtakingly beautiful, with layers of forests dyed in colors, a feast for the eyes.
If you want to go to Shuangqiao Valley, then I must tell you about it. Shuangqiao Valley is 34 kilometers long, and the sightseeing bus will take you directly to the top of the mountain, then you can enjoy the trip from the top down. The attractions in order are the Redwood Forest, Buda Peak, Siguna Lake, Ginseng Fruit Flat, Fish Chasing Dam, each with a sightseeing bus stop, and you can enjoy the whole journey by bus without getting tired. The towering peaks on both sides, birch forests, maple trees, fir, spruce, and other trees are scattered throughout the valley, with roads, white pagodas, herds, and lakes embellishing the scenic area, just like a beautiful landscape painting.
As for the cost, the adult ticket is 80, the sightseeing bus is 70, and there are half-price discounts for students! There are also free tickets for the elderly and children! If you're driving, parking is 20 yuan per day, and the transportation cost is about 300-400 yuan. If you take a high-speed train and transfer to a bus, it's about 150 yuan per person one way. Don't worry about food and accommodation, the average cost of eating near the scenic area is about 50 yuan per person, and accommodation is generally 200-300 yuan per night, it will be more expensive during holidays, but it's also convenient to stay in the nearby Siguniang Town.
Also, Mount Siguniang is a bit high in altitude, so you might experience altitude sickness. Therefore, it's best to take some anti-altitude sickness medicine before the trip, and don't run or jump quickly during the visit.
Finally, let me recommend an itinerary for you: Depart from Chengdu on the first day, passing through Kangding, Honghaizi, Yuzixi, Xinduqiao; on the second day, visit Moon Lake, Lengga Lake, Xinduqiao; on the third day, go to Tagong Grassland, Gunong Village, Balangshengdu, Danba; the fourth day is the long-awaited Shuangqiao Valley of Mount Siguniang! Then return to Chengdu.
How about it? Are you tempted? Then hurry up and set off, Mount Siguniang is waiting for you! 💗
DAKOTA DOYLE
The aftereffects brought by Western Sichuan are even more intense than a heartbreak!
🎈The original picture of Mount Siguniang is straight out, and the aftereffects brought by Western Sichuan are even more intense than a heartbreak! Here comes the summary of my strategy for spending 1700+ on a customized small group tour⛰
If someone hasn't been to Mount Siguniang in the summer, I would really cry to death😭😭 It's really so beautiful that it hits right in the feels without any need for filters! Snow mountains, lakes, grasslands, yaks, log cabins, the beauty here is completely natural and doesn't need any excessive embellishment, 📷a casual snap is just like a blockbuster movie🤩🤩
🔸【Mount Siguniang】
It is divided into three scenic areas: Shuangqiao Valley, Changping Valley, and Haizi Valley. I highly recommend choosing Shuangqiao Valley, where you can enjoy the fun of hiking and also take a tour by car, which is not tiring at all! Shuangqiao Valley is the most developed valley in Mount Siguniang, with a scenic area tour bus that runs through the entire valley. The scenery in the valley is like a huge bonsai, with forests, snow mountains, streams, lakes, and meadows perfectly integrated, and many places will make you feel as if you are in Switzerland.
‼️If you can only choose one place to go in Western Sichuan, take a look at the Western Sichuan small loop, which really meets all travel needs. Spend three days visiting the essence spots like Fish West, Mugecuo, Zheduo Mountain, Moxi Park, Mount Siguniang Shuangqiao Valley, Tagong Grassland, etc.‼️
❗️❗️【Itinerary】
🍋Day1: Chengdu - Mao's Nose Ridge - Mount Siguniang Shuangqiao Valley - Danba
🍋Day2: Danba - Yala Snow Mountain Viewing Platform - Huiyuan Temple - Moxi Park - Tagong Grassland - Fish West - Xinduqiao
🍋Day3: Xinduqiao - Zheduo Mountain - Mugecuo - Chengdu
📌【Travel Guide】
Recommended travel dates: July every summer.
Exact location: Mount Siguniang Town, Xiaojin County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province.
Business hours: 7:30-15:30 (No entry into the park after 15:30).
Tickets: Ticket plus park sightseeing car 150 yuan/person.
✅【Preparations Before Departure】
1. Altitude sickness: I am the kind of person who easily gets altitude sickness, but going to Shuangqiao Valley is no problem. If you are worried, you can prepare some glucose, and if you feel hypoxic after entering the mountain, you can buy an oxygen can, which is available at almost every station for self-service sale.
2. Transportation: For friends who drive by themselves, if you are not often on this route, it is not recommended to drive by yourself. The roads in Western Sichuan are treacherous, especially during the rainy season, so be more cautious as the routes are complex and dangerous.
3. Accommodation: Accommodation is generally chosen in Rilong Town (Mount Siguniang Town), and there are homestays available for accommodation in Shuangqiao Valley, suitable for in-depth travel.
4. Weather: You can check the weather in Xiaojin County before departure, which is generally accurate. Even if it's cloudy on the road, it might be a different scene once you cross the mountain. When the sun comes out, it's really hot, so just wear some easy-to-take-off jackets.
@zur3_@rc@n1t3
Visit the Four Girls Mountain in July and August!!! Highly recommended!
Wow‼️ Really envious of the locals in Sichuan👏
The Four Girls Mountain is only 300 kilometers away from Chengdu🔜
With clear waters and green mountains, dense jungles, and flowers💐 and butterflies, it's a dream travel destination
But it is indeed a treasure spot that is severely underestimated by the locals
From June to August, whether it's for a trip to Western Sichuan or for a summer retreat
The place is especially uncrowded and there's no traffic jam!!
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✅Location: At the border of Xiaojin County and Wenchuan in the Aba Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture
🚦Transport: The whole journey is on asphalt roads, accessible by sedan
🍃Best season: The wildflowers on the high mountain meadows bloom in July-August, and the autumn colors are charming from October to November, with forests in full splendor
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🌲Shuangqiao Valley
🎫Ticket + Sightseeing Car: 150 RMB per person
The valley is 35 kilometers long, offering a relaxed tour where you can 🚌 travel by car from the starting point to the end. Inside the valley, you must visit the redwood forest, Budala Peak, Siguniang Lake, Zhugana Lake, Longzhu Lake, Cloud Story, Life Fruit Flat, and Fish Chasing Dam and take photos📷
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🌊Changping Valley
🎫Ticket + Sightseeing Car: 90 RMB per person
The valley is 29 kilometers long, and compared to Shuangqiao Valley, the scenery here is more pristine. Don't miss it if you like primeval forests🌳 and lakes! It's also known as the "Green Corridor," with splendid mountain flowers in spring, ancient trees in summer, stunning red maples in autumn, and serene snow-capped mountains in winter
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⛰️Haizi Valley
🎫Ticket: 60 RMB per person
The whole journey is 16 kilometers, with the first half featuring hiking and high mountain meadows, and the second half featuring lakes. It's suitable for hiking enthusiasts, with must-visit spots📍 including Guozhuangping, Chaoshanping, Big Lake, and Flower Lake
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🏠Accommodation
🔸Prices for accommodations around Four Girls Mountain range from 100-300 RMB during the off-season, and it's essential to book in advance during the peak season
🔸Hotels near the valley are not highly recommended; it's better to stay in town for convenience in dining and shopping
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🌦Weather
The area belongs to the Aba Plateau region, and the weather forecast is generally not very accurate, with occasional rain and clear skies. It's particularly important to protect against the sun and to bring an umbrella☔️
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⭕️Travel Advice Edition Tips
1⃣️Tickets for Four Girls Mountain can only be purchased online📱, and tickets can only be picked up at the offline visitor center, so buy them 1-3 days in advance
2⃣️The temperature difference between morning and evening is really big, remember to bring warm clothing
3⃣️Taking photos in Aba really "depends" on the weather, and it's easy to get good shots on sunny days without a filter
4⃣️Don't buy things near the scenic area, as they are very expensive. If you're really hungry, you can buy corn🌽 or sweet potatoes
5⃣️If you go to Four Girls Mountain during holidays, be prepared to queue no matter which valley you visit‼️
6⃣️If you have enough time, you can plan a 3-7 day loop of Four Girls Mountain + Western Sichuan, and don't rush through the sights like a special forces soldier, it's tiring!!
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🚗Western Sichuan 3-Day Tour Itinerary
D1: Chengdu - Four Girls Mountain Shuangqiao Valley - Danba
D2: Danba - Yala Snow Mountain Viewing Platform - Moshishan Park - Bamei Town
D3: Tagong Grassland - Muya Monastery - Zheduo Mountain - Chengdu
MichaelLivingston29
The Swiss of China
🎈One must visit the Four Girls Mountain in Western Sichuan in summer😍! With snow-capped mountains🏔️, meadows, lakes, and cattle and sheep, it's truly the Swiss of Western Sichuan🏔! Flipping through last year's photo album📒, every picture is so stunning it leaves one speechless‼️
The pictures were taken in October, and the grass had already turned yellow. If you're planning a summer visit, I recommend going in June when the grass is green and the snow on the mountains is plentiful, fulfilling all your summer fantasies🍃!
🏔The Four Girls Mountain is divided into three scenic areas: Shuangqiao Valley, Changping Valley, and Haizi Valley.
✔Shuangqiao Valley is the most well-equipped scenic spot, where you can take a sightseeing bus throughout the journey.
✔The other two scenic spots require hiking, and if you're worried about altitude sickness, we didn't attempt those. If it's your first time in Western Sichuan, visiting Shuangqiao Valley is already enough.
📍| Four Girls Mountain·Shuangqiao Valley Scenic Area
🎫| 150r/person (including sightseeing bus)
🚗| About 4h drive/chartered car from Chengdu
🚌| Take the bus from Chengdu Chadianzi Bus Station to Xiaojin County
🍀| People from Zhejiang are exempt from the entrance fee, only needing to pay 70 for the sightseeing bus ticket. Additionally, it's recommended to stay overnight in Four Girls Mountain town and enter the scenic area early the next day for a visit.
🏔Recommended travel route: Redwood Forest-Zhagana Lake-Buddha Peak-Four Girls Lake-Nianyu Dam-Renshiguo Meadow-Exit
✔Take the sightseeing bus to the last stop, then hike from top to bottom, and you can take the bus at any roadside stop as well.
📸Photo check-in spots:
1⃣Zhagana Lake
The most stunning photo spot in the entire area, with beautiful lake reflections. Most photos are taken here. However, the bus doesn't stop at this spot; you need to get off at Buddha Peak and walk back about 1 kilometer. It's truly worth it.
2⃣Buddha Peak
The end of the winding road is the snow mountain, super suitable for taking epic road shots.
3⃣Four Girls Lake
Lake + dry tree branches + snow mountain, there are quite a few tourists, so it's recommended to take the bus directly to the next stop.
4⃣Nianyu Dam
You can go rafting here, 90/person, and float directly to the next stop. The current is very gentle, offering a completely different scenery from hiking.
5⃣Renshiguo Meadow
Streams, meadows, snow mountains, and herds of cattle and sheep, but there are also quite a few tourists.
🍃Travel tips:
❶For hiking, it's recommended to walk on the side plank roads for a more forest-immersed atmosphere.
❷The UV rays are strong, and the temperature difference is significant, remember to bring a warm coat + take sun protection measures.
❸Avoid strenuous exercise to prevent altitude sickness.
COLT RODRIGUEZ
The scenery of Jiuzhaigou and Mount Siguniang is on the way
01-p3 Changping Valley
Although I only walked to the Dead Tree Beach
But the round trip is also about 78 kilometers
The scenery along the way is mostly like a primitive forest
Nothing particularly stunning, maybe it will be more beautiful further inside
04-p6 Shuangqiao Valley
The scenery along the road on the sightseeing bus is really breathtaking
Snow mountains, grasslands, blue sky, white clouds
Surrounded by mountains, everywhere you look is a view
Pictures are far from as beautiful as what you see in reality
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The small stream seen on the return trip from Mount Siguniang
p9-p14
I realized that 5A is the limit for scenic spots, not the limit for Jiuzhaigou, which integrates snow mountains, waterfalls, lakes, forests, and various landscapes
My favorite spot to visit is the Mirror Sea
The gradient of blue and green
The water is so clear and dreamy
Although the journey is tough
But it's all worth it!
KINGSTON MITCHELL
You must visit Mount Siguniang in Western Sichuan either once or countless times in summer
🌄 The Mount Siguniang on the road of Western Sichuan is stunningly beautiful! 😍 It's a paradise that rivals Xinjiang, waiting for you to explore! 🏞️
🏞️ Mount Siguniang in Western Sichuan really packs a punch that amazes! 😲 Today, I'm going to reveal what you need to prepare for a trip to Mount Siguniang. 🎒
Essential Checklist:
1️⃣ ID card: Don't forget, it's a must for entry! 🆔
2️⃣ Sun protection: The sun in Western Sichuan 🌞 is very intense, you can't miss out on sunscreen, a sun hat 👒, and sunglasses 👓!
3️⃣ Umbrella: The weather in Western Sichuan is changeable ☔️, it might rain at any time, remember to bring a small umbrella!
4️⃣ Power bank: For taking photos 📸 and videos, your phone's battery 🔋 needs to keep up!
5️⃣ Cold medicine 💊, glucose 🍬: Altitude sickness might be a bit uncomfortable, bring these just in case.
6️⃣ Windbreaker and cotton clothes 🧥: There's a big temperature difference between the top and bottom of the mountain, you need to prepare thick clothes!
Three Scenic Areas of Mount Siguniang Strategy:
1️⃣ Shuangqiao Valley: Easy to play 🚶♀️, full journey by sightseeing bus 🚌, beautiful scenery awaits at every stop!
Sequoia Forest: Closest to the snow mountain 🏔️, absolutely photogenic!
Zhu Gaga Naqu: A niche secret spot 🌳, a must-visit!
Budala Peak: Snow mountain, highway 🛣️, white pagoda 🕌, meadow, every casual shot is a masterpiece! 📷
Siguna Lake: At an altitude of 3850, the reflection of the snow mountain in the blue-green lake is breathtakingly beautiful! 😍
Nianyu Dam: 90 yuan for rafting 🚣♂️, highly recommended! Scenic journey, leisurely boat, endless joy! 😄
2️⃣ Changping Valley: Sightseeing bus for the first part, then horse riding 🐎 or hiking, feel the charm of nature!
3️⃣ Haizi Valley: Entire journey by horse riding or hiking 🚶♂️, suitable for experienced outdoor enthusiasts, beginners be cautious! 😉
Transportation and Accommodation:
Self-driving is the most convenient 🚗, parking at the entrance of the scenic area costs 30-50 yuan per day 💰. Online tickets are 150 yuan per person 💳, and a double ticket at the tourist center is 100 yuan per person 👫. It is recommended to stay inside the Shuangqiao Valley scenic area, equivalent to a two-day pass for the price of one, super cost-effective! 🏨
🌈 Western Sichuan, a place that surprises you all year round! 🎉 Rent a car, take a deep breath of the highland air, and feel the charm of nature! 🚗🌄
boggy_deeanna
Don't wait any longer, let's set out! People should live in a place without a ceiling
The wind is free, and I hope you are too
There are only 0 times and countless times in Western Sichuan🏞️
If the mountain won't come to me, I will go to the mountain⛰️
Mount Siguniang | Truly the Alps of the East🍃
Mount Siguniang Scenic Area
📍Address: Xiaojin County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture
⛰️Altitude: around 3500m
Scenic area opening hours: 8:00-17:50
The Mount Siguniang Scenic Area is divided into Shuangqiao Valley, Changping Valley, and Haizi Valley. Shuangqiao Valley: The most developed and perfected is Shuangqiao Valley, take a sightseeing bus up the mountain, and enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way
Ticket🎫
Shuangqiao Valley: Ticket 80/person, Sightseeing bus 70/person
Changping Valley: Ticket 70/person, Sightseeing bus 20/person
Haizi Valley: Ticket 60/person, Rafting: 80/person
!!Note: Tickets must be booked one day in advance
Travel essentials
Documents: ID card, student ID, windbreaker, sunscreen, sun umbrella, sunglasses, sun hat
Food: chocolate, beef jerky, high-calorie snacks
Western Sichuan dress suggestions
Due to the large temperature difference between day and night on the plateau, remember to bring a thick coat, preferably layered, easy to put on and take off, the plateau region has ample sunshine and strong ultraviolet rays, so be sure to do sun protection, bring hats, sunscreen, sunglasses~
🌟Travel Tips
Giant Redwood Forest: The sightseeing bus will go to the highest point of the mountain, the Giant Redwood Forest, then play down station by station. There are snack shops here, as well as oxygen supply stations, and the scenery is very beautiful
Budala Peak: Next to it are prayer flags and white pagodas, a super popular internet-famous road, snap snap snap a bunch of random shots and they all turn out great
Sigunacuo: Do not miss this spot, half lake, half dead trees, very beautiful
Nianyu Dam: In summer, you can experience the dreamy rafting at the foot of the snow mountain, it's super cool
Longzhucuo: Similar to Sigunacuo, with dry but not fallen trees
Ginseng Fruit Ping: Hundreds of acres of grassland, beautiful scenery in full view～
DANE MEDINA
Check it out! The beautiful filming location of Siguniang Mountain - Changping Valley awaits the wind
I'm not someone who likes to take photos of myself, but I couldn't help but snap away when I got here, it's so photogenic - the valley in early spring, the glass sunroom, the warm stove, the abundant negative ions, and the elusive Siguniang Mountain that appears and hides now and then.
The homestay is aptly named 'Awaiting the Wind'.
Staying here for two nights, I truly experienced 48 hours of viewing the snowy mountains. Sunny, overcast, thick clouds, morning mist, rain and snow, to see the mountains clearly, one must patiently 'await the wind'.
Sitting and watching, eating and watching, lying down and watching, even waking up in the middle of the night to see, it's indescribable how dreamlike this experience is, perhaps this is what the life of immortals is like.
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Highlights:
We stayed in a room on the third floor of the homestay with a 270° panoramic view of the snowy mountains, where you can curl up on the windowsill at any time, resting on the long stretch of time as the wind comes, with a comfortable sofa and tatami mats beside the bed, and a small wooden vase table designed by the window. The weather on the plateau changes in an instant, and the beauty of each day is incomparable.
The bathroom has a large bathtub, from which you can see Balang Mountain opposite Siguniang Mountain, meaning this homestay is sandwiched between two majestic snowy mountains, the location is too 👌.
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Transportation:
Since the homestay is located within the Changping Valley scenic area, our own car couldn't enter, so we had to reach the nearest Changqing Mountain Village viewing platform, where the homestay's butler came to pick us up. The management within the scenic area is very strict, although it's not far, wandering around is basically not allowed.
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tips:
1. The altitude in Changping Valley is around 3300 meters, but each room in the homestay is equipped with a German brand oxygen machine, which is very practical. However, the season we came in was spring with blooming flowers, rich vegetation, and no altitude sickness.
2. The room facilities are very good, with comfortable sheets and duvet covers, Dyson hairdryer, shampoo, conditioner, and skin moisturizer all available, and adjustable floor heating + window design ensures proper ventilation and warmth in the room.
3. The room also has a small refrigerator, a beverage area, and a snack tray, providing all-round elements for a happy experience watching the snowy mountains.
4. There's a large sunroom outdoors, perfect for viewing the snowy mountains, and with two or three places set up with stoves and leisure tables and chairs, the atmosphere is full. Watching the stars here in the summer should be very romantic 😁😁
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Isla_Wild3r
Just came back from Mount Siguniang, the aftereffect is even more intense than a heartbreak
⛰️ Mount Siguniang, located in the Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture of Sichuan Province, is situated on the Western Sichuan Plateau and is known as the 'Alps of the East'. The area boasts majestic mountains and beautiful scenery, with attractions such as Yin Yang Mountain, Changping Gully, and Shuangqiao Gully, making it a great destination for mountaineering, hiking, and sightseeing.
🌈 About Mount Siguniang:
⛰️ The Mount Siguniang scenic area consists of three gullies: Changping Gully, Haizi Gully, and Shuangqiao Gully
👀 What to see?
Admire a group of 85 snow-capped mountains❄️
Visit lakes high in the mountains that resemble the heavenly Yaochi⛰️
Enjoy the pristine forest with a coverage rate of 98% and its beautiful autumn scenery🌲
🏂 What to do?
Alpine snow water rafting🌊
Camping under the pure starry sky⛺️
📷 Where to take good photos?
📍Redwood Forest: You can see a large area of redwood and pine trees, the scenery is very beautiful
📍Budala Peak: You can take wide-angle photos of the road and snow mountains, as well as streams, Tibetan-style stones, white pagodas, and grasslands
📍Sigunacuo: An extremely beautiful lake, the reflection is a major highlight
📍Nianyu Dam: There are grasslands, pretty flowers, herds of cattle, streams, plank roads, and you can also go rafting
📍Longzhucuo: Calm lake waters and small waterfalls
📍Renshenguo Ping: A fairy-tale world with ancient trees, snow mountains, streams, and bridges
💰 About tickets:
Shuangqiao Gully: Ticket 80/person, sightseeing car 70/person
Changping Gully: Ticket 70/person, sightseeing car 20/person
Haizi Gully: Ticket 60/person
Rafting: 80/person
‼️ Note: Tickets must be booked one day in advance
⏰ Scenic area opening hours: 7:00-17:00
🌟Tips:
Only the Redwood Forest attraction sells food
The rafting spot is at Nianyu Dam
Camping is only recommended in Shuangqiao Gully
The scenery in Shuangqiao Gully is enchantingly beautiful
JAMISON SUTTON
Autumn is the most beautiful season at Mount Siguniang
Mount Siguniang Scenic Area is located within the territory of Siguniangshan Town, Xiaojin County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, belonging to the Qionglai mountain range of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. It consists of four continuous peaks, from Yaomei Peak (the youngest sister), the third sister peak, the second sister peak, to the eldest sister peak, among which Yaomei Peak has an altitude of 6250 meters, making it the second highest peak in Sichuan Province.
The four peaks are covered with snow all year round. Due to the youngest sister's slender figure, it is known as the 'Queen of Shu Mountains' and the 'Oriental Alps', facing the 'King of Shu Mountains', Mount Gongga, from afar. The Mount Siguniang Scenic Area comprises Mount Siguniang, Shuangqiao Valley, Changping Valley, and Haizi Valley, with over 120 main attractions, 57 of which have been named. The area has well-preserved natural ecology, lush vegetation, and a wide variety of biological species, with more than 1200 plant species, producing precious medicinal materials such as gastrodia elata, fritillaria, and cordyceps. There are 31 types of nationally protected animals, including the giant panda, golden monkey, snow leopard, sumenzi, and huahaizi, among others.
🛬【Travel Tips】: Duration: 5~6 days
Itinerary reference: Chengdu - Siguniangshan Town - Changping Valley - Lama Temple - Dead Tree Beach - Mule Campsite - Fork Valley Tail Campsite - Lixian
The best travel season for Mount Siguniang is the summer and autumn.
In July-August, the summer is mainly for flower viewing and snow appreciation. The widely told 'four seasons in one day' occurs in this season; the traditional Mount Siguniang folk mountain pilgrimage also takes place during this time.
In September-October, autumn: The air is crisp, snow peaks and waterfalls are stunning, ancient sea buckthorn, alpine meadows, exotic flowers and plants, and continuous colorful forests are dazzling.
Accommodation costs about 50-80 yuan per day, and food is a bit more expensive than in downtown Chengdu, but not by much. Overall, expenses are relatively low.
Tickets
Shuangqiao Valley full-price combo ticket, (including full-price adult ticket and sightseeing car ticket) ¥150.00
Haizi Valley full-price ticket, full-price adult ticket ¥60.00
Attraction opening hours
Peak season (April 1st to November 30th) 7:00-17:00
DiscoverWorldWonders
Jiashikou Gully | A one-day round-trip hiking secret from Chengdu
A one-day round-trip hiking secret from Chengdu. Close to the snow-capped mountains, it rivals Bipenggou's niche snow mountain viewing route. It is said that Bipenggou is the backdrop of Siguniang Mountain, and that's true. Changpinggou and Bipenggou are only separated by a mountain pass. The snow mountain valleys concentrated in Li County are not inferior to the three valleys of Siguniang Mountain in Xiaojin County. This place is a paradise for those who love snow mountains. As the 'neighbor' of Bipenggou, Jiashikou Gully, in my opinion, possesses an even more mysterious beauty. The extremely high mountains here are more concentrated and worth exploring.
Driving distance: 200 kilometers from Chengdu, possible to return within one day!★Difficulty: *
Altitude distance: About 3000 meters above sea level, approximately 8 kilometers round-trip on foot, with an ascent of about 800 meters (relatively easy)
Road conditions: Unpaved surface, primitive paths
Recommended reason: Surrounded by pristine forests, not only are there snow-capped mountains, but also rivers. The difficulty is not high, and it is still considered niche, not as crowded as other popular hiking spots.
NomadicSoulmate
You can always trust the spring of Siguniang Mountain!
⛰️ Siguniang Mountain, located in Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, is situated on the Western Sichuan Plateau and is known as the 'Alps of the East'. The mountain is majestic, the scenery is beautiful, and it has multiple scenic spots such as Yin Yang Mountain, Changping Gully, and Shuangqiao Gully, making it a great destination for climbing, hiking, and sightseeing ✌🏻
🗺️ Itinerary:
D1: Chengdu - Siguniang Mountain - Danba
D2: Danba - Jiaju Tibetan Village - Yala Snow Mountain - Xinduqiao
D3: Xinduqiao - Moshishan Park - Tagong Grassland - Chengdu
🌈 About Siguniang Mountain:
⛰️ The Siguniang Mountain scenic area consists of three gullies: Changping Gully, Haizi Gully, and Shuangqiao Gully
👀 What to see?
Admire the snow mountain group consisting of 85 snow mountains ❄️
Visit the high mountain lakes that are like the heavenly Yaochi ⛰️
Enjoy the beauty of the pristine forests with a forest coverage rate of 98% 🌲
🏂 What to do?
Alpine snow water rafting 🌊
Camping under the pure starry sky ⛺️
📷 Where to take good photos?
📍 Redwood Forest: You can see a large area of redwood and pine trees, the scenery is very beautiful
📍 Potala Peak: You can take photos of the road, snow mountains, streams, Tibetan elements stones, white pagodas, and grasslands
📍 Sigunacuo: A chao beautiful lake, the reflection is a major highlight
📍 Nianyu Dam: There are grasslands, beautiful flowers, herds of cattle, streams, plank roads, and you can also raft
📍 Longzhu Cuo: Calm lake water and small waterfalls
📍 Ginseng Fruit Ping: A fairy-tale world with ancient trees, snow mountains, streams, and small bridges
💰 About tickets:
Shuangqiao Gully: Ticket 80/person, sightseeing car 70/person
Changping Gully: Ticket 70/person, sightseeing car 20/person
Haizi Gully: Ticket 60/person
Rafting: 80/person
‼️ Note: Tickets need to be booked one day in advance
⏰ Scenic area opening hours: 7:00-17:00
🌟 Tips:
Only the Redwood Forest attraction sells food
The rafting spot is at Nianyu Dam
Camping is only recommended in Shuangqiao Gully
Shuangqiao Gully has the most enchanting scenery
🌈 The spring of Siguniang Mountain is already waving at you
RiverSongbird42
Just returned from Mount Siguniang, the aftereffect is even more intense than a heartbreak
Mount Siguniang, located in Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, lies on the Western Sichuan Plateau and is known as the 'Alps of the East'.
The mountain is majestic and the scenery is beautiful, with attractions such as Yin Yang Mountain, Changping Gully, and Shuangqiao Gully, making it a great destination for mountaineering, hiking, and sightseeing.
👉🏻 Itinerary:
D1: Chengdu → Mount Siguniang → Danba
D2: Danba → Jiaju Tibetan Village → Yala Snow Mountain → Xinduqiao
D3: Xinduqiao → Moxi Park → Tagong Grassland → Chengdu
🍀 About Mount Siguniang:
⛰️ The Mount Siguniang Scenic Area consists of three valleys: Changping Gully, Haizi Gully, and Shuangqiao Gully
👀 What to see?
Admire the group of 85 snow-capped mountains
Visit the heavenly high-altitude lakes
Enjoy the pristine forest with a 98% forest coverage and its beautiful autumn scenery.
👉🏻 What to do?
Alpine snow water rafting
Camping under the pure starry sky
📷 Where to take beautiful photos?
❶ Redwood Forest: You can see a large area of redwood and pine trees, the scenery is very beautiful.
❷ Budala Peak: You can take wide-angle photos of the road and snow-capped mountains, as well as streams, Tibetan stone elements, white pagodas, and grasslands.
❸ Sigunacuo: An extremely beautiful lake, the reflection is a major highlight.
❹ Nianyu Dam: There are grasslands, beautiful flowers, herds of cattle, streams, plank roads, and you can also go rafting.
❺ Longzhucuo: Calm lake water and small waterfalls.
❻ Renshenguo Ping: A fairy-tale world with ancient trees, snow mountains, streams, and bridges.
🎫 About tickets:
Shuangqiao Gully: Ticket 80 RMB/person, sightseeing car 70 RMB/person
Changping Gully: Ticket 70 RMB/person, sightseeing car 20 RMB/person
Haizi Gully: Ticket 60 RMB/person
Rafting: 80 RMB/person
❗ Note: Tickets need to be booked one day in advance
⏰ Opening hours: 7:00-17:00
❗ Tips:
Only the Redwood Forest attraction sells food
The rafting spot is at Nianyu Dam
Camping is only recommended in Shuangqiao Gully
The scenery in Shuangqiao Gully is enchanting
CHRISTOPHER COX
I have traveled from afar to meet you at the Four Girls Mountain
This is not Switzerland🇨🇭, this is the Four Girls Mountain🏔️ in Western Sichuan, a rival to Switzerland's beauty, a place I long to visit every season🤩
Snow-capped mountains🏔️, fir forests🌲, canyons, streams🌊, and wildflowers💐 everywhere
Each visit feels like stepping into a summer of Miyazaki's making✨
Capturing the beauty in photos is more than enough📷
🌤️Weather: Check the weather in Xiaojin County before departure, it's usually accurate👍. Even if it's cloudy on the way, once you cross the mountains, it's a different scene with the sun shining brightly🌞, so just wear something easy to take off🧥
💰About tickets:
• Shuangqiao Valley: Ticket 80 RMB/person, sightseeing bus 70 RMB/person🚌
• Changping Valley: Ticket 70 RMB/person, sightseeing bus 20 RMB/person🚎
• Haizi Valley: Ticket 60 RMB/person
• Rafting: 80 RMB/person
‼Note: Tickets must be booked one day in advance🎫
⏰Scenic area opening hours: 7:00-17:00
🚗Transportation guide:
• Self-driving: About four hours' drive from Chengdu🚗
• Bus: There are buses from Chadianzi Bus Station to Four Girls Mountain every morning (💰90), and from Xinnanmen Bus Station to Four Girls Mountain (💰127), choose the convenient station🚍
❗Note: When approaching the destination, the driver will ask if anyone wants to get off, so don't worry about missing your stop. You can ask the driver for a number when getting off, and contact them directly for the return trip📱
✅Travel tips:
• ⛅Enter the scenic area early in the morning, the light is stable, and it's better for photography📸
• 🚌First take the sightseeing bus for 45min straight to the last stop, the Red Fir Forest, then play your way down from station to station🚶
• ✨It's recommended to sit on the right side of the sightseeing bus for the best views🖼️
🎉【Key spots to visit】
• Red Fir Forest: The last stop of the sightseeing bus, quite crowded, no need to stay too long🚏
• Zhugana Lake: The sightseeing bus doesn't stop here, but it's super beautiful😍. Get off at the Budala Peak station, walk a few hundred meters towards the mountain top, and you'll find it when you see a metal path🛤️
• Budala Peak: A great spot for road trip photos, worth walking down the road for a bit🛣️
• Siguniang Lake: With a lake and dead tree branches, perfect for capturing reflections of the snow mountains🤳
• Nianyu Dam: A key checkpoint with a large lawn and rafting, walk down the rafting path to the exit, it's beautiful all the way, more than a kilometer long🚣
• Ginseng Fruit Flat: The last stop of the sightseeing bus, with lawns and bridges, a photogenic spot, worth visiting if time allows🚶
⚠️Considerate advice:
• The weather in the highlands is unpredictable, remember to check the weather forecast before leaving, I think the Four Girls Mountain is the most beautiful on a sunny day🌤️! If it snows or rains, be prepared with a raincoat🌂! For those who are self-driving, remember to equip your car with anti-skid chains🚗!
• Bring a thermos and prepare more bottled water, the water quality in highland areas is poor🚰, drinking too much is not good for your health🤢
• Oxygen bottles are not a waste of money❗ They can help relieve symptoms when you experience mild altitude sickness! Prepare oxygen bottles in Chengdu and bring them with you🧂
• Prepare some snacks, bread, and other food🥪, there's only food for sale at the Red Fir Forest spot in the mountains🍔
⚠️When traveling, please respect local customs and pay attention to safety❗
Food and Footprints
【Mystical Wonderland】Mount Siguniang: An Outdoor Hiking Journey Among Glaciers and Snowy Peaks
When your dreams collide with reality, stepping into the majestic Mount Siguniang is like opening a three-dimensional scroll of nature that jumps off the page🔥🏞️. Here, you'll find snow-capped ridges, deep green valleys🌿🍃, crystal-clear alpine lakes💧💦, and millennia-old glaciers, as if four fairy-like figures in silver robes are dancing gracefully on the Western Sichuan Plateau💃💎, extending an invitation to every outdoor adventurer and travel enthusiast!
🔍👀What makes Mount Siguniang unique is its rich natural resources and the challenging outdoor activities it offers. It is one of China's top ten mountains open to foreign climbers, combining snow mountain climbing, rock climbing, hiking, and ecological sightseeing. Particularly, the 6240-meter-high Yaomei Peak, like a deep call from the Oriental Alps, accelerates the heartbeat of many brave souls, passionately pursuing their dream of summit conquest!
Best Time to Visit:
🌞🌈Late spring to early summer (May to June) and the refreshing autumn (September to October) are the ideal times to explore Mount Siguniang. The sky is clear blue, flowers bloom🌸🌼, offering a chance to appreciate the beauty of the four seasons of Mount Siguniang and perfect for various outdoor activities, cleverly avoiding the rainy season🌧️ and the cold of winter❄️, ensuring a safe and comfortable travel experience🌈🏔️.
Sightseeing Spots and Itinerary Planning:
- **Shuangqiao Valley** 🚍↟️: Take a sightseeing bus to enjoy landmarks such as the Budala Peak, Redwood Forest, and Bonsai Beach, suitable for family trips and beginner outdoor enthusiasts.
- **Changping Valley** 🐴🌳: Stroll along the ancient Tangbai Trail, passing by landmarks such as the Lama Temple ruins, Dead Tree Beach, and Wooden Mule, enjoying close contact with horseback culture and pristine natural scenery.
- **Haizi Valley** 🏞️Trekking: For seasoned outdoor enthusiasts, delve into the valley to explore high mountain lakes like Dahaizi and Flower Sea, with the opportunity to challenge the climb to the main peak of Mount Siguniang🌟.
Recommended Itinerary:
📅Day 1: Arrive at the cozy town of Rilong, acclimate to the altitude, and fully explore the charm of Shuangqiao Valley
📅Day 2: Begin a hiking journey in Changping Valley, immersed in the beauty of primeval forests and grasslands
📅Day 3-4 (For climbers only): Enter the gate of Haizi Valley, push towards the base camp, and even attempt to summit Yaomei Peak (please apply in advance and have the necessary qualifications)
Food Recommendations:
🍲🍗In the Mount Siguniang area, Sichuan cuisine blends with Tibetan meals. Must-try foods include the warming butter tea🍵, unique Zanba🍛, and spicy and fresh yak meat hotpot🍲. Find a well-reputed Tibetan family restaurant in Rilong Town to taste authentic local dishes, which will undoubtedly add a wonderful memory to your journey!
Transportation Guide:
🚗🚌From Chengdu, you can take a long-distance bus to Xiaojin County from the Chadianzi Bus Station, then transfer to Rilong Town; for those who prefer driving, you can reach your destination by driving about 200 kilometers along the Du-Wen Expressway and the G350 National Highway. Keep an eye on the latest traffic information, as there may soon be more direct buses or tourist lines serving travelers!
Travel Tips:
1. 💧🧣Remember to bring sunscreen and warm clothing to cope with the variable mountain climate;
2. 🌿🍃Respect and protect the local ecological environment, practicing the Leave No Trace principles;
3. 🏔️In high-altitude areas, be aware of and prevent altitude sickness, and have necessary medications ready;
4. 🔗If you have plans to climb, make sure all procedures are complete, legal, and compliant, and hire a professional guide;
5. 📰📍Stay informed about park announcements and make reasonable travel plans.
In this world embraced by Mount Siguniang, every firm step forward, every upward glance at the peaks reaching for the clouds, becomes an extraordinary chapter in your life's journey💫🌄. Pack your bags and set foot on this magical and magnificent land, let Mount Siguniang record your deep reverence and love for nature, and deeply engrave its grandeur and gentleness in your travel memories, becoming an eternal poem and a distant shore🌍🏔️🌟. Now, let us set sail together for a beautiful rendezvous with Mount Siguniang, to write our own unique travel legends... Adventure is calling, and we look forward to meeting you at the summit!
xandra_5971
Mount Siguniang
Mount Siguniang Scenic Area is located within Rilong Town, Xiaojin County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, covering an area of more than 2,000 square kilometers. It consists of Mount Siguniang, Balang Mountain, and several parts such as Shuangqiao Valley, Changping Valley, and Haizi Valley, 220 kilometers away from Chengdu.
Mount Siguniang Scenic Area is composed of Mount Siguniang, Shuangqiao Valley, Changping Valley, and Haizi Valley, with more than 120 main attractions, 57 of which have been named. The area has well-preserved natural ecology, lush vegetation, and a wide variety of biological species, with more than 1,200 plant species, producing precious medicinal materials such as gastrodia elata, fritillaria, and cordyceps. There are 31 species of nationally protected animals, including giant pandas, golden monkeys, snow leopards, Sumenzi, and Huahaizi.
Changping Valley is not only a beautiful natural landscape but also a rare ancient battlefield site. During the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, the Qing court fought in Jinchuan twice here, and the relics of the ancient battlefield are hard to find today, but one can still imagine the shadows of swords and the sound of cannons from that time. The valley is dotted with Tibetan villages, and at the bottom of the valley, there is a Guozhuang platform where Tibetans annually worship the Mount Siguniang deity, as well as a Lama temple.
Changping Valley is long and gently sloping, with only some sections accessible by car, while the majority can only be traversed on foot or by horse. Passing through Changping Valley leads directly to the foot of Mount Siguniang and can also bypass Mount Siguniang to cross to Lixian County via Bipeng Valley.
Visiting Haizi Valley can only be done on foot or by horse due to the long distance, and it is difficult for most tourists to truly reach the places with 'Haizi' (alpine lakes). Generally, they can only reach Guozhuangping or Chaoshanping. Chaoshanping is where the local Tibetans go for mountain worship and horse racing to celebrate festivals on the fifth day of the fifth month of the lunar calendar, and Guozhuangping is where they dance the Guozhuang during the festival. At the same time, Haizi Valley is also a destination for many amateur mountaineering enthusiasts
TravelWithTara
Checking in the beautiful scenery of Mount Siguniang
Mount Siguniang, nestled in the embrace of Rilong Town, Xiaojin County, Aba Prefecture, is composed of four peaks that are stacked and overlapping. These four peaks are covered with ice and snow all year round, resembling four beautiful girls with white veils on their heads. They stand shoulder to shoulder above the Changping Gully and Haizi Gully, two streams that look like the Milky Way, hence the name Mount Siguniang. At the Cat's Nose Ridge, which is only a 20-minute drive from Rilong Town, visitors can enjoy the magnificent view of the four connected peaks of Mount Siguniang. This place is definitely a paradise for photography enthusiasts.
The Mount Siguniang scenic area consists of four towering snow peaks and three winding valleys: Shuangqiao Gully, Changping Gully, and Haizi Gully, each of which has a separate admission ticket. To fully experience it, you need at least three days, spending one day in each valley. Of course, if time is limited, Changping Gully and Haizi Gully would be the better choices, as the true face of Mount Siguniang cannot be seen from within Shuangqiao Gully. For those who love outdoor adventures, choosing to hike through and camp in the valley would be an excellent choice, but be sure to comply with the scenic area's regulations for outdoor activities.
maeva_4860
I have read two more pages of the book of the world, which is vast and boundless, and we are young and beautiful like flowers
I have read two more pages of the book of the world, which is vast and boundless, and we are young and beautiful like flowers.
Instead of longing, why not set out.
'Trekking in Changping Valley of the Four Girls Mountain' to experience the romantic charm of the primeval forest, walking along the wooden plank road,
as if entering a mysterious world, the sunlight filters through the forest and casts mottled shadows, the wind-swayed pine and ferns show their grace
The stream flows gently along the red stone beach, looking up at the towering snow mountains, measuring the world with our steps, feeling nature with our hearts.
If my life were a book, I would want every page to be wonderful.
Changping Valley travel tips: Altitude: About 3400 meters
Time: 6.5h (walking and playing + lunch)
Distance: Plank road | Ecological road wooden mule
Small tips:
1. You can ride horses, wooden mule is 400, dead tree beach is 110
2. It's better to take the horse trail, which is easier on the knees
3. No need to carry a lot of water, there are vending machines and oxygen on the plank road
But you should bring enough dry food for the road
4. Even if the weather is good, bring a windproof jacket, it gets cold after the sun sets
5. Bring trekking poles, and pay attention to sun protection
LiamMcCormick21
The fairy tale world of becoming a god in winter—Mount Siguniang
✨Unveiling the mysterious veil of winter, Mount Siguniang will take you into a dreamlike fairy tale world! Whether it's the mountain ranges covered by white snow, or the dazzlingly colorful sunrise scenery, this is a winter destination you absolutely don't want to miss! Are you ready? Let's go! 🏔️❄️
☃️❄️Mount Siguniang: One of the most beautiful snow scenes in China, this winter, why not put down all the complicated things and explore the charm of snow in the embrace of Mount Siguniang! ❄️❄️
🏔️Mount Siguniang is located in Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, with its majestic and magnificent peaks, it is known as one of the most beautiful snow scenes in China. It is composed of Changping Gully, Shuangqiao Gully and Haizi Gully. For the first time, Shuangqiao Gully is recommended. The scenery is the most abundant, the facilities are more complete, and you can play by walking + sightseeing car, and there is also drifting to experience. It takes about 4 hours to drive from Bipenggou to Mount Siguniang, and about 4-5 hours to drive from Chengdu to Mount Siguniang.
📸✨What to see?
Watch the snow mountain group composed of 85 snow mountains❄️
Play in the alpine lakes like the heavenly Yaochi⛰️
Appreciate the golden autumn scenery of the original forest with a forest coverage rate of 98%📸✨
📸✨What to play?
Alpine snow water rafting📸✨
Camping under the pure starry sky⛺️
📸✨Where to take good photos?
✨Sequoia Forest: You can see a large area of sequoia trees and pine trees, the scenery is very beautiful
✨Budala Peak: You can take a large picture of the highway and snow mountain, as well as streams, Tibetan element stones, white towers, and grasslands
✨Siguna Co: A very beautiful lake, the reflection is a major highlight
✨Nianyu Dam: There are grasslands, beautiful small flowers, herds of cattle, streams, plank roads, and you can also drift
✨Longzhu Wrong: Calm lake water and small waterfall
✨Ginseng Fruit Ping: A fairy tale world with ancient trees, snow mountains, streams, and small bridges
🎫🎫🎫About tickets:
Shuangqiao Gully: 80/person for tickets, 70/person for sightseeing car
Changping Gully: 70/person for tickets, 20/person for sightseeing car
Haizi Gully: 60/person for tickets
Drifting: 80/person
‼️Note: Tickets need to be booked one day in advance
⏰Scenic area opening hours: 7:00-17:00
⚠️⚠️⚠️Tips:
Only the Sequoia Forest scenic spot has food for sale
The drifting spot is at Nianyu Dam
Camping only recommends Jian Shuangqiao Gully
The scenery of Shuangqiao Gully is intoxicating
⚠️⚠️⚠️Travel attention points⚠️⚠️⚠️
1️⃣Bring warm clothes when you go out, you don't need to bring too many, one or two sets of changes will do
2️⃣The altitude of Dagu Glacier is relatively high, you can prepare oxygen cylinders, glucose, etc., if the altitude sickness is severe, it is recommended to drink Rhodiola one week in advance
3️⃣Don't drive at night for self-driving tours, there may be black ice, which is very dangerous
4️⃣You can bring snacks, drinks and other food up the mountain when you play
5️⃣Don't do strenuous exercise on the plateau, altitude sickness is really uncomfortable
Mount Siguniang Changping Gully Scenic Area