What do you need to prepare and pay attention to for the self-driving small loop route in Western Sichuan?

China has a very famous road travel route, the Western Sichuan Ring Line, which is divided into the Western Sichuan Small Ring Line. The Western Sichuan Small Ring Line runs from Chengdu to Tibet. This road is all over the great rivers of China, and is exquisite and graceful. So what do you need to bring along the small ring road in western Sichuan? What should I pay attention to?

1. Prepare in advance

First of all, make a travel route guide. Go on a road trip - Take the "Western Sichuan Loop" in Bandu, Western Sichuan, which refers to a trip starting from Chengdu, bypassing Ganzi and Aba, and then returning to Chengdu. According to the travel time and scope, it can be divided into large loop lines and small loop lines. A large cycle usually takes 7-9 days, and a small cycle usually takes 3-5 days. You can flexibly design your itinerary according to your own time, budget, and preferences.

Greater Ring Line: Chengdu-Ya'an-Luding-Kangding-Xinduqiao-Yajiang-Litang Daocheng-Aden-Ganzi-Seda-Markang-Miyaluo-Li County-Wenchuan-Dujiangyan-Chengdu .

Small ring road: Chengdu - Ya'an - Luding - Kangding - Xinduqiao - Tagong - Bamei - Danba - Siguniang Mountain - Yingxiu - Dujiangyan - Chengdu.

2. Prepare items

Medicines

Start taking Rhodiola rosea one week in advance, and take Gaoyuanan the day before departure. Just in case, you also need to bring American ginseng lozenges, Fenbid (analgesic), azithromycin (anti-inflammatory drug), norfloxacin (anti-inflammatory drug for diarrhea), montmorillonite powder (diarrhea drug), oryzanol (neuromodulatory drug) , B complex vitamins, vitamin C, isatis root (take after catching a cold and getting angry), Gankang, etc. If you have elderly or frail colleagues, you should also prepare ready-made medicines for treating high blood pressure, and Suxiao Jiuxin Pills to take when you are frail.

Dry food

Bottled water and instant noodles are essential, and you can also buy some instant rice. The Western Sichuan Loop Route usually takes 7-9 days, so it’s better to try something different. If the trunk space of the off-road vehicle is large enough, you can also bring your own tools such as a cooker and stove. There are many beautiful places in western Sichuan that are suitable for wild fun. The outdoor fun here will definitely leave unforgettable memories, but after eating, I hope everyone will not litter and travel in a civilized manner!

Daily necessities

Toothpaste, toothbrush, towel, slippers, shampoo, and thermos cup are essential supplies. In addition, since it is not easy to dry your hair after washing in plateau areas, it is recommended to prepare more disposable underwear and compressed towels. If you are worried about washing your hair slowly, you can also bring a hair dryer.

Skin care products

Western Sichuan has abundant sunshine and strong ultraviolet rays. Be sure to bring sunscreen, sun hat, sunglasses, sun protection mask, etc. To avoid sunburn.

Clothes

Driving around the Western Sichuan Ring Road, the altitude will rise sharply, the land will drop, and the temperature difference will be huge. Prepare thick clothes in winter and clothes that are easy to put on and take off in spring and autumn. On the plateau, it is best to bring a raincoat or umbrella if your child changes.

3. Precautions

The altitude of many stations on the Western Sichuan Qiujing Loop is close to or even exceeds 4,000m, which may cause altitude sickness. You should reduce aerobic exercise as appropriate three days before traveling, prepare symptomatic medications in advance, and prepare oxygen bottles before entering high-altitude areas to ensure adequate rest and physical strength during the journey.

This circuit has a large altitude span, and the temperature difference at high altitude is very obvious, so it needs to be kept warm and protected from cold.

The road condition of this ring road is basically good, and it is paved all the way. Some of the winding mountain sections along the way face cliffs and streams, so pay attention to driving safety.

Luyu please pay attention to avoid grazing animals or wild animals on the road, and do not honk your horn on the road.

Marmots (marmots) often appear in Danba, Garze, Seda and other places in western Sichuan. Many tourists like to get close to each other and feed them, but there is a danger of plague among marmots. For your own safety, please do not get close to each other.

There are a large number of canyon sections on the highway in western Sichuan, which are prone to highway disasters such as mudslides, flash floods, landslides, and rockfalls. Before traveling, you should learn about road conditions in real time, pay attention to weather changes, and avoid traveling in heavy rain.