Guide to self-driving tour of Jiaoding Mountain. When is the best time to go to Jiaoding Mountain?

Everyone should be familiar with the beautiful scenery of Jiaoding Mountain in Sichuan. Today I will introduce it again. Many tourists drive to this scenic spot every year. If the weather is good and you are lucky, you can see it. The sea, snow-capped mountains, starry sky, and sunrise. 1. Chengdu-Jiaodingshan two-day self-driving tour strategy

Route overview: Chengdu--Hanyuan Wushe River--Huangmu--Honghua--Jiaodingshan Camp No. 1--Jiaoding Mountain Camp No. 2 (Haizi side) - Jiaoding Peak

Self-driving route: Depart from Chengdu via Chengya Expressway and Yaxi Expressway to the Hanyuan Toll Station Exit and turn left → (National Highway 108) → Liusha River Bridge

(National Highway 108) → Fuquanji Town (Provincial Highway 306) → Turn left at the entrance of Hongfu Tunnel (Tong'anle Township Road) → Anle Township → Jiaoding Mountain

Hanyuan Jiao The latest road conditions in Dingshan:

1. Chengdu-Ya'an-Hanyuan road conditions: The entire highway is smooth

2. Hanyuan-Ouse River road conditions: Provincial cement highway, gentle

3. Ouse River-Huangmu road conditions: cement road, many turns and steep cuts, it is a climbing section (2, 3 gears ahead)

4. Huangmu Town-2 Road conditions in Camp No. 2: Gravel roads in the mining area, and some sections are mud roads. Vehicles will slip when it rains. Ordinary cars can go to Camp No. 2.

Attraction sightseeing: large and small car tops, Camp No. 1, Camp No. 3. Camp, No. 1 Observation Deck, No. 2 Observation Deck

Itinerary: 2. Chengdu-Jiaodingshan Self-driving Camping Guide

Day 1: Chengdu-Hanyuan-Jiaodingshan Camp No. 3 - Jiaoding Mountain Camp No. 1

You can start early from Chengdu on the first day. It is 300 kilometers away from Jiaoding Mountain and 67 kilometers from Hanyuan County to Jiaoding Mountain (half of the distance is cement road and half is It is a gravel road. There are many sharp turns on the winding mountain road, so be careful when driving). After arriving in Hanyuan, it is recommended to have a local meal in the city, then buy the necessary food at the nearby vegetable market and fruit shop, and bring it with you. Mountain. After going up the mountain, you can visit the campground first. After that, it’s not too early

and you can have a beautiful picnic! Just watch the stars and eat delicious food. How nice! After dinner After that, you can prepare to rest in the tent, watch the stars on the buns, and enjoy a wonderful night!

Introduction to Jiaoding Mountain Camping:

1. There are currently 2 open campsites in Jiaoding Mountain Camp No. 1 and Camp No. 3, Camp No. 2 are under construction and are not open yet. Camp No. 1 mainly provides camping and cabin accommodation. Currently, Jiaoding Mountain does not accept individual camping, so please be careful. Camp No. 3 is mainly for accommodation, as well as the Yunhai Restaurant that provides meals, which is the most comfortable option above.

2. Qianlongtang, the first phase of boutique hotels and most of them are located in Jiaoding Mountain. The wooden house is located in Camp No. 1, and tourists are also allowed to camp freely with their own tents. Camping fees are temporarily waived. What’s even better is that the car can drive directly up the mountain road and directly to Camp No. 1 on Jiaoding Mountain, where you can pitch tents, have barbecues, and more. Watch open-air movies, sing songs, and take photos of the sunset and stars.

It is cold on the mountain, so be sure to prepare thick clothes and sleeping bags.

Introduction to the attractions:

No. Campsite

The Ouwen Mulan Hotel in Camp No. 3 has hot water, 24-hour electricity supply, heating in winter, and private bathroom. Currently, there are only 5 rooms, and 30 more rooms are under construction. More room types will be available to you soon. Ou Wen Mulan is a natural pasture on the clouds. The hotel has exclusive access to tens of thousands of acres of native forest. Cattle, sheep, and horses will randomly pass by your window.

Camp No. 1

Jiaodingshan Camp No. 1 is positioned for camping and mid-to-low-end consumption, providing relatively affordable services to the public. The wooden huts in Camp No. 1 are relatively small. Due to the limited climate conditions of Camp No. 1, there is no water source, so flushing toilets cannot be provided. The room in Camp No. 1 is designed to be friendly to the people, and its comfort level is quite different from that of Ou Wen Mulan. In addition, the comfort of boutique guest rooms and the first RV youth hostel in China is also very high.

Day2: Observation Deck No. 1 - Observation Deck No. 2 - Large and Small Car Roofs - Return to Chengdu

You can get up early the next day to watch the sunrise! Generally, you can go first Walk around the No. 2 Observation Deck, and then walk to the No. 2 Observation Deck. The No. 2 Observation Deck is the best place for lazy people to watch the sunrise and the sea of ??clouds. It is only 10 minutes away from the parking lot of Camp No. 1! It is not tiring after all! If you want to To see the most beautiful sunrise over the sea of ??clouds, you have to go to Xiaozhaoding! Then after watching the sunrise, you can slowly appreciate the beautiful scenery of Jiaoding Mountain. You must go to Xiaozhaoding to appreciate the beauty of Jiaoding Mountain. !You can experience it at Jiaodingshan Restaurant for lunch, and then you can go back to Chengdu in the afternoon to end your beautiful trip~

Introduction to attractions

No. 1 Observation Deck

Friends who go to Jiaoding Mountain will look forward to encountering the sunrise over the sea of ??clouds on Jiaoding Mountain. Observation Deck No. 1, with the most beautiful scenery, is located above the No. 2 Broadcasting Deck on the top of the sedan chair. Turn right from Camp No. 1. There is a small path that can be reached by walking for about 40 minutes. Here you can watch the sunrise, the sea of ??clouds, and the sea of ??thousands of azaleas. Overlooking Emei, Dawa Mountain, Wawu Mountain and other famous mountains in Sichuan.

Observation Deck No. 2

Observation Deck No. 2 is the closest place to watch the sunrise. Turn left from Camp No. 1 and walk for 10 minutes to reach it. It is simply lazy. Good news for people! The landscape is similar to the No. 1 Observation Deck, but the field of view is relatively narrow. Most of the current photos of photographers in Jiaoding Mountain come from here, but the No. 2 Observation Deck is indeed not the best viewing spot in Jiaoding Mountain.

Dajiaoding is 3,600 meters above sea level, with wide alpine meadows, a sea of ??rhododendrons, and abundant native trees. At present, it is only accessible by small roads, and it is not recommended for tourists who lack outdoor experience. The vertical height of the three-ring cliff on the top of the sedan is more than 1,000 meters. Friends who want to go, please pay attention to safety.

The top of the sedan chair

The top of the sedan chair is 3,500 meters above sea level. It is an excellent viewing spot for the sunrise over the sea of ??clouds and the sunshine on Jinshan Mountain. It is a 30-minute walk from the parking lot of Camp No. 1. Since it is 200 meters higher than Camp No. 1, the weather here is often completely different from Camp No. 1. Here you can see a variety of different landscapes, including strange pines and rocks, and ink paintings. If you go there at this time, you can still see thousands of acres of azaleas blooming in Jiaoding Mountain!

Jiaoding Mountain Campground Signage

Jiaoding Mountain traditionally has two campsites , the self-driving rivers and lakes are called camps 1 and 2. The distance is 2 kilometers apart. Camp 1 has a better water source, but the camp is a bit steep, and the climb up the mountain is relatively steep, making it inconvenient to watch the sunrise in the morning. Camp No. 2 is near the end of the road, next to Haizi on the mountain. It is more convenient to go up the mountain from here in the morning to watch the sunrise. However, the disadvantage is that the water quality is poor. The water in Haizi has insects and needs to be boiled before drinking. It is best to bring your own water. It takes nearly an hour to climb from here to the

top. The top of the mountain is inaccessible to cars and the wind is strong and there is no water source. Only masochistic travel enthusiasts go to camp! 3. Food recommendations

1. The most important thing to miss in Hanyuan is the local yellow beef! The meat comes from the cattle raised in the high mountains. , fragrant in the mouth, soft in the mouth, flower residue, extremely delicious.

2. The tribute peppers from Qingxi Town, Hanyuan, are oily, large, red in color, and are a must-have special ingredient for Sichuan hot pot.

3. The local specialty Huangmu Seven-Spice Bacon can be cooked or barbecued. Not only can you enjoy the local customs as the local customs do, but you can also take it away if you don’t finish it to avoid wasting it.

4. Jiuxiang Beef is also a special snack that you must try when visiting Hanyuan. You can also bring a few more copies to your relatives and friends. It is delicious! 4. Accommodation in Jiaoding Mountain

Overnight at Jiaoding Mountain, you can choose a tent, a mountaintop RV hostel or a cabin.

Due to the limited reception capacity of Jiaoding Mountain, the total number of individual travelers is currently limited to 200 people/day. It only accepts accommodation tourists. If you travel by yourself, you need to inquire in advance whether there is any accommodation. If the team moves forward, they don't have to worry about this problem. Jiaodingshan accommodation*** is divided into 3 standards, youth hostel/RV (6/8 people), cabin (2 people), Ouwen accommodation (2 people), Ouwen has hot water and bathroom. 5. When is the best month to visit Hanyuan Jiaoding Mountain

Generally speaking, the weather is most stable from November to May each year, and the probability of good weather is very high. It is the best time to watch the sea of ??clouds, snow-capped mountains, starry sky and sunrise.

These landscapes are also available at other times, but the weather is not as stable as in winter. May to mid-June is the season when azaleas bloom, and July to October is a very good choice for summer vacation. The highest temperature on the mountain will not exceed 20 degrees, which is cool and pleasant. 6. Tickets for Hanyuan Jiaoding Mountain Scenic Area

Hanyuan Jiaoding Mountain currently does not require tickets and is open 24 hours a day.

Tips for hiking on Jiaoding Mountain

1. When hiking, try to maintain a constant speed and don’t stop as you go.

2. Drink slowly and in small sips during your activities, and do not drink in a hurry.

3. When hiking, it is recommended to take a 2-minute break every hour and a 10-minute break every 3 hours.

4. When hiking, be careful of falling rocks above to avoid accidents.

5. There is virgin forest around the hike, so don’t wander around. 7. Preparation before the self-driving parade

1. Because it is a high mountain, you must bring enough snacks and instant noodles, otherwise you will not be able to do anything if you are hungry. You can bring some wine. It is really fun to drink and watch the stars under the stars. Stayed.

2. Bring a down jacket! Bring a down jacket! Or check the weather before setting off, otherwise it will be really cold.

3. Sleeping bag, it is still very cold at night on the mountain. Even in summer, the temperature at night is about 5°. Friends who are afraid of the cold are recommended to buy a thick down sleeping bag.

4. Tent, the fog is very heavy on the mountain, so be sure to prepare a waterproof and wind-resistant tent. It is recommended to buy a tent that opens automatically and is quite easy to set up.

5. Cooking utensils and lighting supplies must be carried. For details, you can check online to find out what essential camping supplies are available. 8. About the weather in Jiaoding Mountain

As for the weather, many people are concerned about whether they can see the sea of ??clouds and the starry sky. No one can accurately predict these. Jiaoding Mountain is a high-altitude campground with unpredictable weather and large temperature differences. Generally speaking, Jiaoding Mountain has the highest road safety, best accessibility, stable geological conditions, and is rarely affected by weather conditions among similar viewing platforms. In addition, the altitude of Jiaoding Mountain is 3300-3500 meters, so the temperature on the mountain is usually 10-15 degrees lower than at the bottom, so be sure to bring warm clothes.