[2024 Xiaojin Attraction] Travel Guide for Four Girls Mountain Scenic Spot (Updated Oct)
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Address:
Rilongzhen, Xiaojin, Aba, Sichuan, China
Opening times:
Open tomorrow at 08:00-15:00(Admission ends at 15:00)Closed Today
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)
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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
10.6 Four Girls Mountain is back! Big gamble success! So beautiful~。
Four Girls Mountain is worthy of being the Little Switzerland of Western Sichuan! It was a sunny day when I went there! 😍 Really beautiful! It looks good no matter how you take pictures! It's really photogenic!
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🧩Things to do
▪️I went to the Shuangqiao Valley of Four Girls Mountain. Tickets are 80r+ sightseeing car 70r (the group I joined bought tickets, only need to buy sightseeing car).
▪️You can enter the scenic spot by swiping your ID card! Very convenient. The facilities in the scenic spot are also very complete.
▪️After entering, take the sightseeing car to the end of the Redwood Forest, and then play back one by one. Almost every scenic spot will stop, playing is very easy~
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✅Experience sharing
🔻If you are afraid of traffic jams, you can avoid the National Day! Not only is there no traffic jam. The tour group is also cheaper~
🔻The recent temperature of Four Girls Mountain is 0-15℃, but it is still hot when the sun is out. Sisters who want to take pictures can bring a thick coat and put it on immediately after taking pictures!
🔻If you are afraid of altitude sickness, you can take Red景天 in advance, or bring an oxygen bottle, painkillers, glucose, etc. (Quietly say, Coke is also very useful.)
🔻Sunscreen is very important, the ultraviolet rays here are very strong. Be sure to moisturize and sunscreen, otherwise it will dry and peel.
🔻It is recommended to travel light when going out, don't bring too much food and water, just enough to eat. The facilities in the scenic spot are still quite complete, and there are small shops, where you can buy necessities.
🔻The toilets in Four Girls Mountain are relatively clean. Much better than many places in Western Sichuan.
🔻The Shuangqiao Valley scenic spot cannot be entered after 3 pm, everyone should arrange their time.
🔻When playing in Shuangqiao Valley, it is recommended that everyone get off at the foot of Budala Peak and walk along the plank road to Zhuga Naco. The scenery along the way is super beautiful~
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🚗Route arrangement
D1 Chengdu—Four Girls Mountain Shuangqiao Valley—Cat Nose Ridge Observation Deck—Jiaju Tibetan Village
D2 Jiaju Tibetan Village—Yala Snow Mountain Observation Deck—Gulong Village—Yuzixi—Xinduqiao
D3 Xinduqiao—Moishi Park—Red Sea—Mugeso—Chengdu
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Four Girls Mountain has gradually turned golden! 🍂 Those who want to go can start planning~
ChloeBaker
Siguniang Mountain Pet-friendly Hotel | Full of design sense.
📍Address: Siguniang Mountain Lanxi Wild Luxury Hotel (Changpinggou Scenic Area Store)
Hello everyone, today I will share with you a super awesome accommodation experience! If you are like me, you always want to bring your own baby 🐶 when you travel, then you must not miss this recommendation~✨✨
I recently went to the beautiful Sichuan Siguniang Mountain🏞 and found a super awesome pet-friendly hotel-not only the environment is beautiful, but the design is unique, it feels like walking into the hall of art! 🌟
As soon as you enter the lobby, you can feel the chic design atmosphere. Every decoration reveals the designer's ingenuity. Even my hairy child seems to be able to feel this special cultural atmosphere, lying obediently at my feet, enjoying this rare peaceful time. 🐾
The room is even more surprising! In the spacious space, the French medieval style and traditional Tibetan elements are perfectly integrated. The small night light on the head of the bed emits warm light, and those hand-woven tapestries, retro wooden furniture, and the panoramic mountain view outside the window are simply refreshing! 😍
Sitting on the terrace at night, sipping tea🍵 while watching the stars✨, this kind of happiness is really indescribable!
In short, this accommodation experience is really great! Not only did I, a travel enthusiast, find a new favorite, but my hairy child also had a pleasant "pet vacation" experience. If you also want to give yourself and your friends an unforgettable holiday, this hotel is definitely worth a try! Remember to book early and bring your pet to enjoy this beauty! 💕🏠
MariaEide
Experience the grandeur and gentleness of this pristine land with your footsteps.
This journey to Siguniang Mountain is an encounter with nature, and Changping Valley will definitely make you feel like Miyazaki's fairy tale world truly exists.
Travel Tips:
It is recommended to drive from Chengdu, taking the Chengguan Expressway and Dujiangyan-Wenchuan Expressway, then turning onto National Highway G350. The road conditions are good, but be cautious of the many curves.
Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chengdu's Chadianzi Bus Station to Xiaojin County, then transfer to Siguniangshan Town.
Tickets: Entrance fee is 70 RMB per person, and the sightseeing bus is 20 RMB per person.
Opening Hours: Opens at 8:00 AM, last entry at 3:00 PM, and the last bus out of the scenic area is at 6:00 PM.
Tour Route:
After entering the scenic area, first take the sightseeing bus to Lama Temple. The temple's architecture is unique, and you can learn about the related culture.
From Lama Temple to Dead Tree Beach, the route is relatively flat, with primitive forests, streams, and snow-capped mountains along the way. You can choose to hike or ride a horse.
Dead Tree Beach features dead trees standing on the river beach, contrasting sharply with the surrounding green mountains and clear waters, creating a beautiful Chinese-style artistic conception.
Continuing forward, you will reach Muluozi, one of the core attractions of Changping Valley. It has vast alpine meadows, yaks, and snow-capped mountains, which are spectacular and full of vitality.
Accommodation Recommendations:
Highly recommend Mujing Qianshan Xueyuan (Siguniang Mountain Changping Valley Scenic Area Branch)!
It's very close to the scenic area, just a 5-minute walk to the visitor center, making travel super convenient.
The guesthouse has a Tibetan style, very characteristic of the local area, and you can experience Tibetan clothing for free. The front desk also provides free drinks.
The staff are very friendly and responsive, patiently answering any travel-related questions.
Notes:
Altitude Sickness: Changping Valley is at a high altitude, so it's recommended to take some altitude sickness medication in advance. Avoid strenuous activities during the trip, drink plenty of water, and rest often.
Sun Protection: The ultraviolet rays in the plateau area are very strong, so be sure to take sun protection measures.
Clothing: Keep warm, even in summer, as the temperature in Siguniang Mountain is relatively low, especially in the morning and evening. Wear comfortable shoes and follow the signs, do not leave the trail!
Respect Local Culture: Siguniang Mountain is a Tibetan-inhabited area, so respect the local culture and customs, and do not damage the environment or cultural relics.
Changping Valley is a clear and unpolluted natural beauty that cannot be described in words. Only by experiencing it in person can you truly appreciate its charm. So, hurry up and take action!
Mujing Qianshan Xueyuan (Siguniang Mountain Changping Valley Scenic Area Branch)
花园明星
Changping Valley, a secret place favored by nature
Changping Valley, a fairyland favored by nature.
Stepping into Changping Valley is like walking into a beautiful landscape painting. The continuous snow-capped mountains shine with a holy light against the blue sky. The towering peaks, like the abode of deities, inspire awe. White clouds float like light gauze among the mountains, sometimes changing shapes, adding a touch of dynamism and fantasy to the magnificent scenery.
At the bottom of the valley, clear streams flow gently, playing a pleasant natural melody. The water rushes and leaps, sparkling with silver light under the sunlight, like strings of brilliant pearls. By the stream, colorful wildflowers bloom freely—red like fire, pink like the sunset, white like snow. They contrast with the tender green grass, creating a vibrant and colorful picture.
Walking along the winding path, the ancient forest exudes a mysterious aura. Tall trees reach straight into the sky, their dense branches and leaves intertwining to form a green canopy. Sunlight filters through the gaps in the leaves, forming golden beams, as if by nature's magic. In this forest, you can hear the cheerful songs of birds and feel the gentle caress of the breeze. Everything is so peaceful and beautiful.
Each season in Changping Valley has its unique charm. In spring, everything revives and is full of vitality. Flowers bloom all over the mountains, dressing the land in a colorful new coat. In summer, the green trees provide shade and a cool, pleasant retreat from the heat. In autumn, the maple leaves are as red as cinnabar, and the forests are dyed in layers, as if nature has painted a brilliant oil painting. In winter, the snow is white and the land is covered in silver, like a fairy tale world.
Changping Valley, a place that makes people linger and forget to return. Here, you can leave behind the hustle and worries of the world, fully enjoy the gifts of nature, and feel the beauty and tranquility of life.
Abigail Cooper 345~
Special Forces Journey—Weekend Trip to Chengdu and Mount Siguniang
Fly directly to Chengdu on Friday night. After checking into the hotel, you can still take a stroll around Taikoo Li. The next day, you need to get up early as you have signed up for a one-day tour group. Wake up at 4 AM to catch the bus to Mount Siguniang (you need to gather at a designated location). The bus departs at 6 AM sharp and arrives at Mount Siguniang at around 10 AM. You might experience some altitude sickness (feeling weak but able to breathe normally, unable to run, thinking it's due to lack of sleep from the previous night). However, you will realize it's just altitude sickness when you descend the mountain, as you will return to Chengdu city around 8 PM. After finding a place to eat and resting at the hotel, you can still go clubbing 💃 and return to the hotel in the early morning. The next day, wake up naturally and visit Eastern Suburb Memory before heading back home in the evening to return to work.
Penelope.Morris.81
Changping Valley of Siguniang Mountain
Changping Valley
🎈Tickets: Adults 90, Students 55 (including shuttle bus)
🚗Transportation:
【Tianfu Xing】Charter, Tianfu Xing Lantu Dreamer 7-seater business car, so the next day can be simpler, drive from the hotel to Changping Valley (it is about one kilometer from Shuangqiao Valley to the entrance of Changping Valley, not recommended to walk, as Changping Valley is more physically demanding).
🍊Dining: Hotels generally have breakfast! You can buy some snacks, biscuits, and water to take with you to eat while hiking. There are supermarkets in the town you pass from Shuangqiao Valley to Changping Valley. I bought from a supermarket called Panjia Supermarket at that time, the prices were okay! The owner was enthusiastic!
⭕️Tour Route: Hike all the way in!
🔹There is a large square at the entrance of the scenic area, but you need to enter the hall to buy tickets and a package for the sightseeing bus, then get on the bus and go directly to a gate marked Changping Valley. Getting off the bus is the official entry into the scenic area! There are also many horses here, available for a fee.
🔹There is also a temple called Sigula when you turn up. Siguniang Mountain is called Sigula Sacred Mountain, probably to commemorate this.
Further ahead is a boardwalk made of wood, the further you go, the more you can feel the beauty of the mountains, and you can also see Yaomei Peak!
🔹Chongchongjiao Waterfall is just a small waterfall, really small hahaha~
🔹After walking a bit, you reach Dead Tree Beach, where many trees are in the lake water. This is a feature of the plateau, the water temperature on the plateau is very low, so the trees can be well preserved in the water, not rotting or decaying. This is also a good place for photos~ The background is green mountains, with blue sky and lake water, really beautiful!
🔹Going forward to Gan Haizi, there is no boardwalk, only horse trails. This section of the road gradually enters the feeling of a primeval forest🌲Gan Haizi, the scenery here is still very good, click click a lot of photos, ⛺ going further up is relatively the stage of hiking that is more challenging.
🔹Further ahead is the core area of Muluozi, the scenery is really extraordinarily beautiful, snow-capped mountains, meadows, lakes~
riley MMM
The upcoming Four Girls Mountain is a legendary summer destination in Western Sichuan
This summer, you should definitely make a trip to Four Girls Mountain.
Snow-capped mountains, lakes, forests, meadows, cattle and sheep🐏
Every frame in the camera is so beautiful that it leaves you at a loss for words
It turns out that the fairy-tale world of Hayao Miyazaki really does exist
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🏔Four Girls Mountain is divided into three scenic areas: Shuangqiao Valley, Changping Valley, and Haizi Valley
🏡Shuangqiao Valley is a well-developed scenic area, accessible by car throughout, suitable for everyone to visit
🧗♀️Changping Valley and Haizi Valley require hiking, are more challenging, and are suitable for outdoor enthusiasts
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Here's a travel guide for Shuangqiao Valley
Join me for a visit during the Dragon Boat Festival mini-holiday
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📍Four Girls Mountain Shuangqiao Valley
🎫Ticket price 80, sightseeing car 70 ⏰08:00-15:00
🚗About 4 hours drive from Chengdu or take a bus from Chadianzi Bus Station to Xiaojin County
🏩It is recommended to stay in a guesthouse in Four Girls Mountain Town or near the scenic area, so you can go in early the next day for a visit~
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🌈Travel route
Redwood Forest➡️Buddha Peak➡️Zhugana Lake➡️Siguniang Lake➡️Nianyu Dam➡️Rafting Exit➡️Longzhu Lake➡️Renshenguo Meadow
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MysticJourney45678901
The god-tier summer of Western Sichuan belongs to Mount Siguniang
🌞How can you miss the charm of Mount Siguniang this summer? Snow-capped mountains, lakes, forests, meadows, cattle and sheep - every scene is like something out of a Hayao Miyazaki fairy tale, so beautiful it leaves you at a loss for words! 🌳
🌟Mount Siguniang is divided into three scenic areas: Shuangqiao Valley, Changping Valley, and Haizi Valley, each with its unique charm. Shuangqiao Valley, as a well-developed scenic area, offers a full car tour that is relaxing and comfortable, suitable for everyone to check in. Changping Valley and Haizi Valley are more suitable for outdoor enthusiasts, offering trekking adventures to experience the pristine charm of nature. 🚶♀️
📣Here comes the travel guide for Shuangqiao Valley! During the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, follow me and explore this earthly paradise!
🎫Ticket & Transportation: The ticket for Mount Siguniang Shuangqiao Valley is 80 yuan, and the sightseeing car is 70 yuan. It's about a 4-hour drive from Chengdu, or you can take a bus to Xiaojin County from the Chadianzi Bus Station, which is very convenient. It is recommended to stay in a homestay in Mount Siguniang Town or near the scenic area to facilitate early entry into the scenic area the next day. 🚗
🌈Travel Route:
Giant Sequoia Forest → Buda Peak → Zhugana Lake → Siguna Lake → Nianyu Dam → Rafting Exit → Longzhu Lake → Ginseng Fruit Meadow
📸Photo Spots & Photography Tips:
Giant Sequoia Forest: The final stop of the sightseeing car, where the sequoia forest and the snow-capped mountains complement each other. Walk down to take in the beautiful scenery along the way.
Buda Peak: The road to the snow-capped mountains, with white pagodas, meadows, and yaks creating a stunning picture. Use Huawei's 5x telephoto feature to compress the spatial distance and easily shoot a blockbuster of the snow mountain road.
Zhugana Lake: The bus does not stop here, but it's only a 1km walk away. Snow-capped mountains and lakes, breathtaking at first sight, as if you are in a fairyland.
Siguna Lake: Lakes, dead trees, and reflections of snow-capped mountains form a beautiful painting. Use a large aperture lens to blur the background and get a beautiful portrait in a second.
Nianyu Dam: Suitable for both rafting and walking, with wildflowers blooming on the meadows. Lie in the sea of flowers and take a low-angle shot to record the beautiful moments of life.
Ginseng Fruit Meadow: Meadows full of wildflowers, with herds of cattle and sheep. Use Huawei's phone eraser feature to remove passersby with one click, leaving behind a pure and beautiful scenery.
💡Photography Tips: Every trip involves taking a lot of photos, and Huawei Cloud Space has become my reliable assistant. It can release local storage space with one click, allowing me to shoot freely without worrying about insufficient memory. At the same time, it can automatically sync photos to the cloud, letting me relive the beautiful moments at any time. 📱
elizabethcloud
The Four Girls Mountain is now comparable to Altay in Xinjiang!
Location: Four Girls Mountain, Xiaojin County, Aba
Tickets:
Shuangqiao Valley: Student ticket + sightseeing car 110r/person, Adult 150r/person
Changping Valley: Student ticket + sightseeing car 55r/person, Adult 90r/person
Haizi Valley: Student ticket 30r/person, Adult 60r/person
For the Shuangqiao Valley sightseeing car, it is recommended to go directly to the highest point, the Red Fir Forest
(From the starting point to the Red Fir Forest it takes 40min), then walk down. There are sightseeing car stations at each scenic spot, where you can either walk or take the car
Transportation:
Chengdu - Navigate to the Four Girls Mountain parking lot, the whole journey takes about 3.5 hours, parking fee is 20
Check-in:
① Shuangqiao Valley Red Fir Forest: Close-up view of the majestic snow mountains, the air is very clean, the pine forest is dense, and it's filled with a sense of mystery when the fog sets in
② Shuangqiao Valley Buda Peak: There is a sacred white pagoda, boundless meadows, grazing yaks, endless blue skies and white clouds, and the asphalt road leading to the snow mountains, where you can easily extend the feeling of a road trip with a stop along the way
③ Shuangqiao Valley Siguniang Lake: Lakes, plank roads, snow mountains, reflections, waterfalls, dead trees, you can lean on the lakeside plank road for a photo with the snow mountains
④ Shuangqiao Valley Fish Driving Dam: The entrance to rafting, rafting 90r/person, the scenery along the way is beautiful, you can also choose to walk, along the way you can see yaks, wildflowers, and lush meadows
⑤ Shuangqiao Valley Ginseng Fruit Flat: Snow mountains + streams + meadows, after walking a bit you can see yaks
⑥ Changping Valley Horse Riding: The starting point is at the Lama Temple, round trip to Dead Tree Beach is 110r/person (one way 60r/person), to the Lower Ganhai Lake plank road entrance is 260r/person, to Mule Child is 660r/person, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way on horseback
⑦ Haizi Valley: Known as the pearl of the Four Girls Mountain, it is only accessible by foot or horseback, the altitude is high, and the scenery along the way is unrealistically beautiful
Little tips:
Check the weather forecast in advance and choose a sunny day for your trip
The altitude is high, so you may experience altitude sickness; it's advisable to prepare oxygen bottles
The plateau weather is unpredictable, so it's a good idea to prepare an umbrella, which can also be used for shade
You can bring some snacks, instant noodles
5. A thermos or similar, as the scenic area provides free boiling water
The UV rays are strong when the sun is out, so you can prepare sunglasses, sun protection clothing, sun hats, etc., to do a good job of sun protection
The plateau temperature is low, so wearing a thin coat or a windbreaker is also fine
Emma~Simmons41
Mount Siguniang is truly a super healing place.
The 'first snow mountain in life' I prefer to call it 'the first high-altitude hike in life.'
🕘【Opening Hours】: 7:00-17:00
💴【Ticket Prices】: Mount Siguniang is divided into three scenic areas
Shuangqiao Valley: Ticket 80r, sightseeing bus 70/person, you can tour the whole area by sightseeing bus, very relaxed
Changping Valley: Ticket 70r, sightseeing bus 20/person, take the sightseeing bus in the front section, and you can ride a horse or hike in the back section
Haizi Valley: Ticket 60r, ride a horse or hike the whole way (not suitable for beginners)
Rafting: 80/person
!!Note: Tickets need to be booked one day in advance, it is recommended that sisters going to western Sichuan for the first time go to Shuangqiao Valley
🚌【Transportation Guide】
1. Airplane: Shuangliu Airport Metro is very convenient, note that Tianfu Airport is not in Chengdu! It is about 60KM from Chengdu city center, but there is a metro and airport bus to Chengdu. If you arrive too late and the bus is no longer available, you can stay near Tianfu for one night.
2. Train:
Chengdu East Station: Metro Line 2 can reach the city center
Chengdu South Station: Metro Line 1 can reach the city center
Chengdu West Station: Metro Line 4 transfers to Line 2 to reach the city center
3. Bus:
Chadianzi Bus Station in Chengdu--Xiaojin County--Mount Siguniang, you can book on the platform.
4. It is a large bus or minibus, the journey takes about 4 hours, overall it is acceptable.
5. Direct Bus:
Chunxi Road Station to Mount Siguniang Town, pay attention to the departure time.
6. Self-driving:
It takes about 4 hours from Chengdu, but most of the road is mountain roads, so drive carefully.
7. Group Tour:
For 1-2 people, it is recommended to join a group tour, choose a pure play group, which is relatively guaranteed in terms of food and accommodation, and it is also worry-free and labor-saving to play.
👉【Classic Check-ins】:
1. Redwood Forest: The sightseeing bus will take you to the highest point of the mountain, the Redwood Forest, and then play downwards. There are snack shops and oxygen supply stations here.
2. Potala Peak: There are prayer flags and white towers nearby, a super popular internet-famous road, you can take a lot of great photos.
3. Siguniang Lake: Snow mountain lake, with dead trees and water pines in the lake, you can slowly enjoy it along the boardwalk.
4. Nianyuba: Winter rafting is closed, but you can also enjoy the scenery along the way.
5. Ginseng Fruit Meadow: The scenery is extremely beautiful, with open meadows and streams.
🧡【Travel Tips】:
① It is recommended to sit on the right side of the driver on the sightseeing bus, the scenery is better.
② You can prepare snacks, bread, and other food in advance, as there are only food vendors at the Redwood Forest scenic spot.
③ Enter the scenic area early in the morning, the light is stable in the morning, and the photos come out better.
④ Prepare two bottles of oxygen in advance, the ones in the scenic area are more expensive, it is best to bring them, altitude sickness will be uncomfortable.
四川当地向导李丹
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
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
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.