Where to go on a self-driving tour in western Sichuan - the best route takes 3-5 days

If you want to travel by car in Sichuan, you must first understand what the surrounding cities are like, and then choose suitable attractions. If you want to choose a suitable place in western Sichuan, you must first determine your travel time and how long you will accept it.

Self-driving 3-5h

Wenchuan Lamu Lake

Emerald Lake|Yellowstone Beach|Xiao Lugu Lake

Self-driving 3h

Lamu Lake is known as the lost "Emerald Pearl", and its turquoise water is an iconic scenery. When the weather is good, you can see snow-capped mountains and clouds. Is it too much to call it "Wonderland"?

Entering Lamu Lake will pass through a long "time tunnel".

Then a quiet and beautiful village appeared in front of us.

There is a large Yellowstone beach and stream in the upper reaches of Ram Lake. I have seen the red stone beach in the Mengtun River Basin. This Yellowstone beach is very beautiful. Locals say it is washed away by mineral-rich water all year round.

Once washed by rain, the color of the stone will be more saturated, like an oil painting.

If you are well-equipped, you can go for a picnic on Yellowstone Beach. There are bushes next to the creek. If you are lucky, you may encounter a sika deer out for a walk.

Lake Lamu sparkles in the autumn sunshine. Just for the beauty of this moment, we have to do it again!

You can play in Lamu Lake for a day, and you can have food in the village. Along the way, there were many old ladies selling specialties. They weighed some dried wild mushrooms and took them home to make soup. It was very fragrant~

Lamu Lake Travel Guide

Address: Mian, Wenchuan County, Aba Prefecture Lamu Lake, Shapai Village, Caopo Township, Fan Town

Self-driving route: Deyang-Rongchang Expressway-Duwen Expressway, get off at Mianxian Expressway and go to Shapai Village, Caopo Township.

Tickets: Free.

Tips:

1. Lamu Lake is an undeveloped ethnic minority scenic spot. The waste generated here must be collected and hauled away to protect the environment. Everyone has a responsibility~

Li Jiuzitun County

Meadow | Yunshang Qiang Village | Trekking lightly

Self-driving 3.5h

Nine Zitun is 2,600 meters above sea level and belongs to the mid-levels area. I think it's more like a giant meadow.

Jiuzitun, which has not yet been fully developed, looks primitive and original. At the foot of the mountain, you can choose to drive by yourself, take the local bus, or walk for 1 hour to reach the alpine meadow. However, the mountain road is winding and narrow, so drive carefully.

Standing on the desolate ruins of Erwa Village, overlooking the mountains, rivers and seas of clouds, and crossing the entire field of vision, you will find that the hard work along the way is really worth it, madam!

There are nine towering peaks on the back in the distance. Jiuzitun, surrounded by mountains, is also known as "Yunshang Qiang Village".

Jiuzitun is a garrison fortress, surrounded by grass. Every time you take a step up, an open field will form around you, which is extremely wide.

Use the cattle and sheep meadow as the background, or go deep into the ancient castle or Qiang village, lean against the broken wall, and take photos at will~

Jiuzitun Travel Guide

Address: Jiuzitun, Li County, Aba Prefecture

Self-driving route: Deyang-Rongchang Expressway-317 National Highway

Self-driving navigation: Navigate to "Jiuzi Village". Jiuzi Village is just a small village. There are no clear landmarks on the map. There is only one hotel called Jiuzi Village. The destination is not far from the front of the village.

Tickets: Free.

Warm reminder: You can order the slate barbecue made by local residents in advance for 30 yuan a portion, or you can bring your own luxury meal. If you are driving by yourself, there are many farmhouses along the way, and there are also many tofu fish signs.

Menghuo City

Primitive Forest | Natural Oxygen Bar | Light Hiking

Self-driving 4.5h

With the mountains and forests of western Sichuan In comparison, Meng Huo has a vast and rough beauty. As the largest alpine meadow in southwest China, the scenery here is unique and shrouded in clouds and mist.

Here, you can not only see the vast virgin forest, but also the lush trees along the way to block the sun, which is also very suitable for lung washing~

The creek is surrounded by long The red moss-covered red stone beach is surrounded by snow-capped mountains in the distance. White clouds are floating on the top of the mountain, and there are abundant water plants, cattle and sheep everywhere.

Menghuocheng Travel Guide

Address: Liziping Township, Shimian County, Ya'an City

Self-driving route: Deyang-Beijing-Kunming Expressway-108 National Highway

Tickets: Free, parking fee is 20 yuan.

Warm reminder: There is a big temperature difference, so bring warm clothes.

5-7h self-driving, a relaxing and interesting "little vacation"

Maosong Pinggou County

Blue sea|Colorful mountains and forests|"Little Jiuzhaigou"

Songgou Town

The most recommended is Mohai. The deep blue lake changes color from different angles, like a glowing sapphire~

You can reach the colorful pool by climbing over a few large rocks. In the afternoon, the colorful pool is particularly bright and the water in the lake is particularly clear.

Diexi Haizi is a different scene. Against the backdrop of the towering cliffs on both sides, Diexi Haizi looks particularly blue and clear.

The highest and longest sea in Songpinggou is Haizi Changhai, which is generally the last stop to appreciate the scenery of Songpinggou.

Songpinggou Scenic Area also has recreational projects such as cruise ships, wooden boats, boats, barbecues, and horse riding. The good mood of the whole day has stayed here~

Songpinggou Travel Guide

Address: Songpinggou Township, Mao County, Aba Prefecture

Self-driving route: Deyang -Rongchang Expressway-Wenchuan Highway, just navigate to "Songpinggou"

Opening hours: 8:30-17:00

Tickets: 70 yuan/person, Dianping 58 Yuan/person. Entering the scenic spot requires a health code, identity verification, mask, and temperature measurement.

Warm reminder: There are sightseeing buses, Muchuan, yachting, rafting and other entertainment activities in the scenic area, but they require additional fees.

Kangding Xindu Bridge

Excellent photo location | Snow Mountain Haizi

5h self-driving

Xindu Bridge is available all year round Different beautiful scenery, if you can’t find anything to do, go here.

The early autumn here is golden, with the red of the redwoods, the yellow of the pine forests, and the gold of the poplar trees. Whether it's sunny or cloudy, it's beautiful.

The best shooting location in western Sichuan is also here, right at the fork of the north-south line of Sichuan-Tibet, with Tagong and Danba in the north, Gongga Mountain in the south, Litang in the west, and Daocheng Aden in the south. The G318 on the Southern Sichuan-Tibet Line must pass through.

Mimi quietly told everyone that there is a low-key but beautiful Red Sea near Xinduqiao. You can brake in about an hour's drive and it is very suitable for watching the sunset. If the weather is good, you can also see Sunshine Jinshan~

Xinduqiao Travel Guide

Address: Xinduqiao Town, Kangding City

Self-driving route: Deyang-Beijing-Kunming Expressway-318 National Highway

Tickets: Locals in Honghaizi will charge 10 yuan per person for tickets, but the price can be negotiated.

Tips:

1. Xinduqiao is 3500-4300 meters above sea level, and Honghaizi is 4300 meters above sea level, just next to the highway.

2. There is a big temperature difference between morning and evening, so remember to bring thick clothes.

Dinger Rima Village

"Little Seda"|There are many scenic spots along the way

6h self-driving

There is also a Tibetan "Little Seda" on Yading Road in Daocheng is not only closer to Deyang, but also overlooks the Yala Snow Mountain. The key is that it is very unpopular!

Look at the little red houses scattered halfway up the mountain in the picture. Don’t they look faded at all? Behind the blue sky, white clouds and snow-capped mountains, all the beautiful elements of Western Sichuan are blended together~

The summer here is surrounded by green, and the autumn has a lonely charm. The meadow turns golden yellow, the sun sets, and the sun shines lazily on the land. Viewed from the top of the mountain, the whole thing is a beautiful picture~

On the top of the mountain in Rima Village, there is a secret and sacred Muya Temple. You can also visit the Muya Holy Land, which is an hour's drive away.

If you plan to go to Rima Village, we have also made a self-driving route that covers snow-capped mountains, grasslands, flowers, sea, and Tibetan villages, and hits the key points.