Seeking the ancient Qiang people's Muya Kingdom, feel surrounded by numerous snow-capped mountains

Tired, weary! Put everything aside and travel far, feel the freedom of the wind, the casualness of the clouds, follow the G318 to Western Sichuan in search of relaxation and solace for the soul. Kangding Muya Holy Land is located at the pass of Zheduo Mountain under Gongga Mountain, surrounded by snow mountains led by Gongga Mountain, hence it boasts a victorious view with peaks as screens, and is the first stop into Western Sichuan on the 318 route to Tibet. 'Muya' in ancient times meant 'Mi Yao', which was the 'Kingdom of Xi Wu' established by the ancient Qiang people, commonly referred to as the 'Muya Kingdom'. West of Zheduo Mountain has always been the main settlement area of the Muya people, and it is also the region where the 'Muya' culture in China is preserved most completely. Muya is a photography paradise, highland pasture, sea of flowers and meadows, sea of clouds and Buddha's light. Standing on the 4556-meter glass viewing platform, you can immerse yourself in the mountains and fully experience the magnificent Mount Jambeyang and Ramoche Mountain, and even gaze at the mysterious main peak of Gongga Mountain; listen to the Tibetan Buddhist chanting at Renti Temple blessing you; scream with excitement at the 4200-meter altitude extreme grass skiing field, and the unique Muya culture contains the long-lasting Tibetan ethnic spirit. Local staple foods include yak meat hot pot, yak meat, yak milk, yak yogurt, highland barley wine, butter tea, and tsampa. Local specialties include matsutake, fritillaria, snow tea, and cordyceps. Muya Holy Land is by the National Highway 318, 13 kilometers from Zheduo Mountain, about 45 kilometers from Kangding county, and approximately 18 kilometers from Kangding Airport. It is convenient to drive or take a bus, but you need to take a shuttle bus in the scenic area. Due to the high altitude, be mindful of altitude sickness and protection against cold and ultraviolet rays.

Item 318 on the bucket list, I've also driven it myself!

Summer in Western Sichuan, the snow-capped mountains have not yet melted, grasslands, forests, lakes, everywhere you look is a healing green! There is a highway 318 here that has been rated as a 'must-drive in this lifetime', and I finally had the chance to drive it myself! 🚗Route: Ya'an-Luding-Kangding-Zheduo Mountain-Muya Holy Land 📝Tips: ①Most of the road is paved with asphalt, but there are many curves, and some places have potholes and loose stones, so it is recommended to drive an SUV. ②The best travel season is from May to October. ③The altitude of Zheduo Mountain and Muya Holy Land is quite high, so do not run or jump around, and pay attention to altitude sickness. ④The weather in Western Sichuan is unpredictable, so you need to bring warm clothing and pay attention to sun protection. This time, my friends and I drove the Lantu FREE 318 to explore Western Sichuan. Its blade mecha pioneer design gives the car sharp lines and a sporty look, making it very photogenic! With its long battery life, the two-wheel drive version has a pure electric range of 318km, and a combined range of 1458km. In places like the Sichuan-Tibet where supply stations are scarce, driving it will put your mind at ease. After a few days of test driving, I'm totally sold! The journey through Western Sichuan is long, with many tunnels along the way. The rows of white lines + light strips are almost like a lullaby, but luckily the car model I test drove was equipped with pilot assist smart driving functions. Driving with the assistance and following the car ahead, plus the 8-point pneumatic massage on the front seats, greatly relieved the fatigue of long-distance driving. The ultraviolet radiation in Western Sichuan is very strong, and it's easy to get sunburned. However, the car's intelligent adjustable light panoramic skylight has 10 levels of adjustable transparency, which effectively blocks UV rays and heat. Even without wearing long sleeves inside the car, you won't have to worry about getting sunburned~ The car is equipped with an integrated lifting triple screen and 10-speaker Dynaudio Hi-Fi high-fidelity theater-grade sound system, allowing you to binge-watch shows and listen to music, making long journeys no longer boring. In addition to the tech-savvy interior, the co-driver's mirror with adjustable brightness and color temperature makes it stress-free to apply makeup in the car! I've been on self-driving trips for nearly ten years now, from driving myself to smart driving, all I need is a Lantu FREE 318. On the road, I can be comfortable, enjoy, and look good, with 560L of trunk space enough for me to bring my gear and camp at the foot of the snow-capped mountains. In addition, the Lantu FREE 318's external power supply feature can fulfill my wish to have a hand-brewed coffee on the plateau anytime, anywhere, making every part of the journey elegant, relaxed, and full of surprises.

Kangding Muya

Kangding Muya Sacred Land Scenic Area is located in 'Muya Xinkang' on the west side of Zheduo Mountain in Kangding, the world-renowned city of love songs. It is the first tourist attraction in Garze Prefecture that combines folk customs with natural scenery, and it is also the first thematic tourism area in the country that focuses on the Tibetan Muya culture.

99% of people driving on Highway 318 will overlook this stunning secret spot

Xinduqiao is already beautiful enough, until I went to the Muya Holy Land⛰️. The lingering clouds around the peaks, the grasslands that rival those in Hemu, Xinjiang, and the view of three snow-capped mountains🏔️. There's also the sea of clouds and the sunlit golden mountains☁️. It's just too beautiful😭 This is the first stop at the foot of Zheduo Mountain on the way to Tibet: Muya Holy Land Ticket🎫: 105 (including sightseeing car) Opening hours⏰: 8:30～16:30 🚶How to play: This is what I consider the most relaxing and least tiring scenic spot in Western Sichuan! There is a sightseeing car throughout, you can first take it to the viewing platform, and you can see beautiful scenery along the way. Decide which spots to visit after coming down from the viewing platform, or you can visit each one. 📸️Places worth checking in: ✅ Viewing Snow Mountain Climb to the 4556-meter-high Gongga main peak viewing platform to overlook the snow-capped mountains, a feast for the eyes ✅ Peaks as a Screen Look out over the mountains, it's quite spectacular ✅ Rantise Temple A Tibetan-style temple, where you can touch the prayer wheels to pray for blessings for yourself and your family, and the temple is very beautiful, great for taking photos📸️ Our itinerary🚗 Day1 Chengdu👉Kangding Stay in Kangding for a day to slowly acclimate to the altitude. You can also stroll around the streets to feel the local culture. You can buy yak yogurt and yak jerky to eat. There are many shops on the street where you can rent Tibetan costumes for photos📷. The price is generally 50～100💰, and you can bargain. Day2 Kangding👉Muya Holy Land Leave a whole day for Muya Holy Land, it will give you lots of surprises🎉 Day3 Xinduqiao👉Tagong Grassland The beauty of Xinduqiao town in autumn is not to be missed! And there's Tagong Grassland, as far as the eye can see. On the way to Tagong Grassland, we also came across a small river beach perfect for travel. If you're not in a hurry, you can also camp there, staring at the blue sky and white clouds and daydreaming⛺️ Day4 Tagong Grassland👉Yala Mountain Pass👉Chengdu On the return trip, we encountered the sunset at Yala Mountain Pass, absolutely beautiful and lovely! ⚠Practical tips ▪️To prevent altitude sickness, you can start taking Rhodiola a week in advance, and bring oxygen bottles ▪️Bring power banks, ID card, sunglasses, cash, data cables, sunscreen

Journey to Kangding

🚗🚗🚗 Travel itinerary: Day1: Mugecuo → Tagong Grassland → Xindu Bridge → Zheduo Mountain → Muya Holy Land Scenic Area → Tagong Temple → Yuzi West → Zimei Pass → Ten Mile Corridor → Gongga Snow Mountain Viewing Platform → Red Sea → Muya Big Temple → Quanhua Beach → Lengga Lake

The father and son who greeted the guests on horseback riding in the snow, after completing the business of the only three-car guests in the mountains, gradually drifted away~ Please forgive me for not taking care of their business, out of respect for their own hearts. Its not just taking care of it. After the day of the National Day holiday, I dont want to climb any horseback after Ive been riding in Siguniang Mountain. Because of the heavy snowfall, I was forced to go to Danba for a roundabout. Far from seeing the Yala Snow Mountain, it is faintly visible, shameful face ~