3 18 is out of date! Only by driving this route can you really have been to western Sichuan.

In a year, the beautiful scenery of western Sichuan is different in four seasons, and winter is coming. This season, western Sichuan is white. Snow-capped mountains, grasslands, trees and lakes are the purest white everywhere. If you start a self-driving tour from Chengdu at this time, visiting the snow-capped mountains closest to the bustling city and fireworks is definitely the "extreme gift package" for travelers in western Sichuan.

From the Sichuan Basin, where the average elevation is not high, to the Xuefeng Mountain on the western edge of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau on the roof of the world, it even takes only one day to hike across the western Sichuan Plateau and visit the magnificent snow-capped mountains in the Hengduan Mountains, which are often hidden behind the mysterious veil. The dream of "the window contains a thousand miles of autumn snow in Xiling" can appear every day of the journey.

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The first stop in the southwest of Chengdu, Yaan, Yucheng, saw spectacular terraced tea gardens and objective substitution alternately within one year. Yan Nv Lake, a huge reservoir hidden in the mountains, deserves to be the first stop of this trip. Wang Ping Wharf on the east bank of Yannu Lake is a high-quality scenic spot overlooking Wawu Mountain, the most beautiful table mountain in China. After that, the mountain can be completely reflected in the lake. Before driving to Daya Bay Lake, you have to drive on the county road for more than an hour. It seems that the nine bends and eighteen bends are to warm up the whole terrain of this mountain road.

Practical information

Operating time of scenic ferry: 8: 00- 18: 00, about 20 minutes every day.

Wawu Mountain is 2830 meters above sea level, surrounded by cliffs, but the top of the mountain is like a field, shaped like a folk house in western Sichuan. The platform around the top of the mountain is about 3.4 kilometers long and is the second largest Pingdingshan in the world. Because of its rich forest cover and diverse wild species, it is also called "Noah's Ark on the Cloud" by British explorer Wilson. Now Wawu Mountain is a complication for travelers in summer, but it is completely covered with snow and ice in winter, far away from the city.

Practical information

Opening hours: 8: 00-15: 00 in summer; 9 o'clock in winter-14 o'clock

Dawagangzha is located in Qionglai Mountains, which means "beautiful mountain" in Tibetan. With the progress of the trip, the height of this place has reached about 3900 meters. In this land which is closest to Chengdu and is famous for its snow-capped mountains, visitors can first visit Shenmu base scenic spot in Jin Jia Mountain National Forest Park. In the past, it left the footprints of the Long March of the Chinese Workers and Peasants Red Army, but now it is home to national treasure species such as giant pandas, golden monkeys and pronghorn. Even more stunning scenery is on Tian Tong Road, 24 kilometers long in Gary Village, Baoxing County. At the end of the road, the terrain is steep and the vision is wide. There are Siguniang Mountain in the north, Pagla Mountain in the south and Gongga Mountain in the west, all of which can be seen at a panoramic view. This is a beautiful 360-degree snow mountain observation platform.

Practical information

Shenmulei Scenic Area is open at 8: 30- 17: 00.

Admission: 60 yuan/person

Tagong Grassland is a must-see photography spot on the way to Tibet. What attracts travelers to click the shutter is the lush green grass, as well as the details of prayer flags, Buddhist temple buildings and cattle and sheep strolling. From the end of June to the beginning of August every year, it is the most beautiful and lively season in Tagong Grassland. If you are lucky, you can catch up with the grand traditional Jockey Club, and the Tagong Temple is the business card of the grassland. The three mountains behind and the red ochre outer wall often appear in many photos as the symbol of Tagong grassland?

Practical information

Tagong Grassland Tickets: Tickets are free, but the cleaning fee per person 15 yuan is required.

Opening hours of Tagong Temple: 8: 00-18: 00; Admission: 20 yuan/person

Gongga Mountain, the main peak of the "photography paradise" new capital, is 7556 meters above sea level, which is the 7000-meter peak closest to the east in the world. Among them, Zimeiyakou is the first known Gongga observation deck, where travelers can often see the scene of Jinshan in Gongga Rizhao; Another place, Yahaya Pass, although not as close to the main peak of Gongga as Zimeiyakou, actually has a broader perspective, from which you can overlook the shocking scenery of the main peak of Gongga, such as Xiaogongga, Jiazi Peak and Riwuqie Peak.

Lenggacuo, hidden in the mountains of western Sichuan, was originally a quiet and nameless place, but because of its position opposite the main peak of Gongga, it has become a resort for travelers to travel long distances and hike. Looking at Gongga from the wrong bank of Lengga, the main peak seems to be close at hand, and the mountain king in Shu is almost magnificent, which seems to add a touch of tenderness in the sunset. Lenggacuo is one of the best places to watch the reflection of Gongga sunset from the west side of Gongga. It is about 4500 meters above sea level, and it takes 2-3 hours to walk one way. Travelers still have to do what they can. Riding up the hill at the starting point can save energy.

Practical information

Lenggacuo is open all day and does not need tickets. But if you need to ride a horse to climb the mountain, you can ride a horse in 300 yuan one way, with the groom 150 yuan/person.

The Evergreen Cole Temple in Litang, also known as Litang Temple, is the largest Gelug Sect (Yellow Sect) in Kangba Tibetan area and is known as the Buddhist holy land in Kangnan. In Tibetan Buddhism, its owner is flush with the three major temples in Lhasa. There are many Buddhist scriptures and antiques in the temple. Every year, during the Zhuanshan Festival in June of Tibetan calendar, a grand celebration is held, which is very lively. What is more attractive is the modern and contemporary murals in the temple, not the Thangka in Tibetan Buddhism. The pictures are unconstrained and abstract, or record the appearance and daily life of monks in the temple in a realistic style, from which travelers can find interesting changes brought about by the artistic style of Tibetan Buddhism.

Practical information

Opening hours: open all day.

Admission: free.

Daocheng Aden is also called "the last Shangri-La", and travelers from other countries even call it "the last pure land on the blue planet", which shows the purity and shock of its scenery. The immortal Sun Nai, Yangmaiyong and Shanuoduoji, together with the surrounding rivers, lakes and alpine meadows, constitute this scenery beyond people's imagination. These three holy mountains represent Guanyin Bodhisattva, Manjusri Bodhisattva and Vajrayana Bodhisattva respectively, and the three snow peaks echo each other all the year round. Under the towering snow peaks, the canyons are lush and the Haizi are dotted, as if it were Shangri-La.

Melting snow from glaciers on Mount Shenri Nai forms the Pearl Sea, which is called "Zhuo Ma Cuo" in Tibetan, meaning "Damu Shenhu". The surrounding Haizi is only 0. 1 square kilometer, but it presents a beautiful scene because it sets off the back of the towering giant trees and the sacred mountain behind it. In summer, the green water color glows slightly in the morning sky, as if. Strange Haizi, also located in Daocheng Yading Scenic Area, also has five-color sea and milk sea. The five-color sea between Xiannairi and Yangmaiyong is a sacred lake in the hearts of local people, which will reflect colorful light under the sunlight, while the milk sea is clear and blue, and the lake is surrounded by a circle of milky white, showing wonderful colors.

Practical information

Opening hours: 7: 00- 17: 30.

Admission: 150 yuan/person.

As the only county in Ganzi Prefecture that is not bordered by the outside world, Xinlong is also known as the "navel of Kangba", which has given birth to many mysterious scenes. The mysterious Lake Cuoka, located in Mali Township, Xinlong County, is a typical alpine dammed lake. When the weather is clear, the lake shows different degrees of green, reflecting the Cuoka Temple, the pine trees and the mottled Tibetan houses by the lake, which is particularly quiet.

Practical information

Opening hours: open all day.

Admission: 10 yuan/person; Parking fee 20 yuan/parking space

Zhaga Mountain, located near Vari Village in Xinlong County, is one of the most important sacred mountains in the hearts of local people. Although Zhaga Mountain is covered with snow all year round, it has more charming scenery with the nearby mountains: the triggered infrared camera placed by scientists in Xinlongshan District photographed at least seven kinds of cats, including snow leopards, living together in this valley, and Tibetans' respect and protection of nature made them gradually spontaneous.

The northern foot of Siguniang Mountain is adjacent to Wolong Nature Reserve in the east. Bipenggou is close to Chengdu's natural scenery, but it also has amazing plateau, glacier, canyon and hot spring scenery. Together with Siguniang Mountain and Wolong, it constitutes the "Giant Panda Corridor World Heritage Site". As many as 82 kinds of natural landscapes are scattered all over the scenic spot, including Panyang Lake, an alpine lake with an altitude of 3676 meters, which is rare red. A waterfall represented by Bailong Waterfall. Every place has unique scenery and wonderful attraction. While overlooking the mountains, soaking in hot springs has recently become Bi Penggou's "online celebrity play". Before the trip is over, why don't you wash away your fatigue here?

Practical information

Opening hours: 8: 30- 18: 00, 15: 00 to stop selling tickets.

Admission: scenic spot+sightseeing bus 140 yuan/person.

Ganbaozhai is a typical village where Jiarong Tibetans live in Gan Bao Township, Lixian County, Sichuan Province. Its history can be turned to the Tubo dynasty. 5. After the12 earthquake, the reconstruction and restoration of Ganbaozhai has been completed, and its former features have been re-displayed: the stone bunker has a unique architectural style and is not rich in commercial atmosphere. This is a good place to learn about Jia Rong's Tibetan life and customs in English.

Travelers can feel the highlights of several famous roads in and out of Tibet, such as G3 18, S2 17, G3 17, and can also take you to see the towering peaks in western Sichuan. If you are interested in the mountainous areas in southwest China, then this route must be taken once!