Recommendations for the best route for an 8-day self-driving tour from Chongqing to Western Sichuan in October, and the most comprehensive itinerary for a self-driving tour on the Western Sichuan Ring

Recommendations for the best route for an 8-day self-driving tour from Chongqing to Western Sichuan in October, and the most comprehensive itinerary for a self-driving tour on the Western Sichuan Ring Road

Today I compiled a self-driving travel guide from Chongqing to Western Sichuan. The itinerary is fully arranged. I hope it can help you!

1. Chongqing-Asbestos

On the first day, Chongqing-Ya'an-Shimian, a total distance of nearly 600 kilometers, departed at 13:30 noon and drove for 7.5 hours, arriving at the main city of Chongqing, Shimian at around 20:30 pm, and filled up with gas. One tank of gas ran to Shimian, and the whole journey was on high speed without refueling. , toll: 295 yuan, overnight at Shimian Weishiden Hotel.

2. Asbestos - Yajiang

The next day Asbestos - via S211 Provincial Highway - Hailuogou - Yajiagang - Kangding - transfer to National Highway 318 - Zheduo Mountain - Xinduqiao - Yajiang County

The whole journey of 300 kilometers of provincial highways + national highways started at 8 o'clock after breakfast. Shimian County was full of gas. We walked and played and arrived in Yajiang County at 9 o'clock in the evening. The road conditions here at Suyajiang Budget Hotel should be explained in detail. The road conditions in S211 Province are basically good. Due to the 318-day control of the entire road section and poor road conditions, some trucks and buses from Chengdu to Kangding choose to bypass Shimian, and the traffic volume increases significantly. , from Hailuogou to Yajiagang, the scenery along the way is good, with golden persimmons hanging on the trees. In mid-October, some of the leaves of the woods along the way have turned yellow. If you are interested, you can go and play in Hongshi Park. You can also see it on the road, so we went there Before going in, the road condition is about 10 kilometers of gravel road, and cars can pass without any problem. The new highway from Xinduqiao to Yajiang County is under construction, and the old road is not maintained. Half of the 60 kilometers of distance is bad roads. Small cars can drive slowly, but please be mentally prepared. The gravel road is more than 4,000 meters high. It was bumpy for nearly 2 hours and the car drove for more than 3 hours. Be careful of altitude sickness.

Xinduqiao

Zheduo Mountain

Yajiagang

Hailuogou

3. Yajiang— Daocheng

On the third day, the total distance of 280 kilometers from Yajiang to Litang to Daocheng was set off from Daocheng County at 8 o'clock after breakfast. After passing Yajiang County, the traffic volume was significantly reduced, the road conditions were good, the scenery was beautiful, and there were many bends. The vehicle speed is basically 60 kilometers per hour. The road from Litang to Daocheng is comparable to a highway. The local vehicle speed is above 100 kilometers per hour on average. Today I will climb 4 mountains with an altitude of over 4,000, including Jianziwan Mountain - Kazila Mountain - Tu'er Mountain - Haizi Mountain. I will also be driving on roads with an altitude of over 4,000 meters, taking in oxygen and having fun all the way. It is undoubtedly a huge test for our group. 4. Daocheng Yading

On the fourth day, we visited Daocheng Yading Scenic Area and stayed in Daocheng County. It is still an hour and a half away from Daocheng County to Yading Scenic Area. The road condition is good and the speed is about the same as that from Litang to Daocheng. There are scenic spots on the way. You can enjoy the green poplar forest near the river and the Milk Sea and Five Color Sea in one day without hiking.

Chonggu Temple

Luorong Cattle Farm

Xian Nairi

Pearl Sea

5. Daocheng— Xinduqiao

On the fifth day, Daocheng-Litang-Heishicheng Observation Deck-Yajiang-Xinduqiao Su Xinduqiao returned the same route for a total distance of 350 kilometers. The weather was fine and we took a look at the red mountains along the way. Grass Beach, in the morning, the light is just right, and many devout believers in Bai Tallin are worshiping and praying.

After two days of driving in the sun, the heavy snow on the mountains on the way back to the city has almost melted, and the scenery is not as beautiful as when we came, so we decided not to stay for a long time and return as soon as possible. , there is still a bad road waiting for us. With the blessing of luck, I saw the panoramic view of the Gongga Mountains on the way back, and decisively decided to go to the Black Rock City Observation Deck on the Gaoer Temple Mountain to overlook Gongga, the King of Shu Mountains, and wait for the sun to shine on the Golden Mountain.

After lunch, we briefly dealt with it in the car and arrived at Blackstone City at 4 pm. The road to Blackstone City is worse than the section from Yajiang to Xinduqiao. Cars can pass, but the price is 5 times. ~~~~I fought hard for Gongga.

6. Xinduqiao-Jinchuan

On the sixth day, Xinduqiao-Tagong-Yala Mountain-Bamei-Danba-Jiaju Tibetan Village ——Beauty Valley--Jinchuan Su Jinchuan The entire 240-kilometer journey is in good condition

The place that Bodhisattva likes, Tagong Temple-"Little Jokhang Temple", is one of the holy places for Tibetans to worship in the Kham area . There is a statue of Sakyamuni in the temple that is the same as the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa.

Legend has it that Princess Wencheng passed here on her way to Tibet and built a statue of Sakyamuni that she brought to Lhasa to keep in the temple.

The temple also houses the golden relic pagodas of Songtsen Gampo, Princess Wencheng, Minister Ludongzan, Master Pasipa of the Yuan Dynasty, and the statue of Avalokitesvara with Thousand Hands and Thousand Eyes, all of which have a history of thousands of years, as well as a large number of precious Buddhist cultural relics.

Tagong Temple is worth a visit. The price of sesame oil to enter the temple is 20 yuan/person. There are Tibetans in Tagong Grassland who charge 10 yuan/person for health fees at the door.

Looking at Yala Mountain from a distance, it was almost noon after the tour. There was a grilled yak skewers selling air-dried beef next to me. After eating a few skewers, I went on the road again. Air-dried yak meat was 75 yuan/jin, 90 yuan. /jin, two prices, bought yak meat for more than 100 yuan, delicious and great value.

All the way to Danba, the road is narrow and winding, so you need to be careful when overtaking. Danba Beauty Valley Tibetan Village has long been famous. I passed by this time and took a look at the Tibetan villages along the way. The architecture is very distinctive. What impressed me most was the various flowers blooming in front of every house. The scenery is colorful and beautiful under the sunlight.

The line from Danba to Jinchuan is where the Jiarong Tibetans live. When you go here, you can clearly see their differences in their clothing, flower belts and hair accessories. Fortunately, we met Tibetan residents twice in Guozhuang on the way. It was the first time I saw dozens of people in Guozhuang. Men and women formed a circle or changed formations, singing and dancing. The scene was shocking. Through inquiries, I found out that this is an intangible cultural heritage - Manet Guozhuang. Eye-opening~~~~

7. Jinchuan-Miyaluo

On the seventh day, Jinchuan-Malkang-Zhuokeji Tusi Official Village-Miyaluosumiya The total distance of Luo is 180 kilometers

This trip passes through the two prefecture capitals of Garze and Aba, from Garze to Aba. The focus of today's itinerary is to watch the red leaves of Miyaluo at the official village of Malkanzhuokeji Tusi and Xisuo folk residence along the way. Zhuo Keji Tusi Official Village - praised by international friends as "a pearl in the history of oriental architecture", Jiarong Tibetan style Tusi Official Village, a historical and cultural heritage, I have read Alai's novel "The Dust Settled" before, in the official I walked around the village to experience the scenery and life of the chieftain back then, and learned about the culture and customs of the Jiarong Tibetan people. Chairman Mao, Premier Zhou and other leaders stayed in Guanzhai for a week, and I gained a lot of knowledge. The original price of the ticket is 60 yuan, and the red leaves in Miyaluo are just average, so it’s okay to take a look.

Miyaluo

Zhuo Keji Tusi Official Village

Markang

8. Miyaluo—Chongqing

On the eighth day, Miyaluo - Wenchuan - Yingxiu - Chengdu - Chongqing, a total of 560 kilometers, toll: 164 yuan. On the last day, we embarked on the journey home~~~ From Malkang to Wenchuan, the road conditions were good throughout the journey, with construction on both sides of the road. The construction of highways and numerous electric poles have greatly affected the red leaf landscape along this line.