Recommended self-driving routes in Chongqing and Western Sichuan

They all say Western Sichuan, Western Sichuan, but do you know what Western Sichuan refers to? Today I want to explain to you that Western Sichuan refers to the two prefectures of Garze and Aba west of Chengdu. Many scenic spots in western Sichuan are classic self-driving tourist spots in Sichuan and Tibet, so this is also a place where people often go. Everyone refers to this tour as Western Sichuan. If you want to travel from Chongqing to Western Sichuan, you only need to go from Chongqing to Chengdu and start from Chengdu!

Expressway situation:

There are Ya (Ankang (Ding) Expressway in Ganzi Prefecture, which currently only goes to Luding; there are Du (Jiangyan and Wen (Sichuan Expressway) in Aba Prefecture, which currently only go to Luding) To Wenchuan.

So, there is no need to worry about whether to take the expressway, because most of the journey in Western Sichuan and the most beautiful scenery are located on G317 (Northern Sichuan-Tibet Line, G318 (Southern Sichuan-Tibet Line, G213 ( On the three national highways of the Lanmo Line and the intricate provincial and county roads between them

Classic Western Sichuan Loop:

This is the most classic Western Sichuan Loop, from the "Chinese". The "Landscape Avenue" G318 heads to western Sichuan, and then returns from the Sichuan-Tibet Northern Line G317.

Loop time: 6-7 days

Best time to travel: late autumn, from the end of October to November At the beginning of the month, the red leaves and colorful forests in western Sichuan are mature

Suggested itinerary:

D1 Chengdu - Ya'an - Erlang Mountain - Luding/Kangding (2800m

D2 Luding/Kangding - Zheduo Mountain - Xindu Bridge (3350m

D3 Xindu Bridge - Tagong - Bamei - Yala Snow Mountain - Daofu (2900m

D4 Daofu - Luhuo - Wengda - Wuming Buddhist College - Seda (3960m

D5 Seda - Rangtang - Malkang (2400m

D6 Malkang - Partridge Mountain - Li County - Chengdu

You can see on this ring line:

When driving on G318 in Ya'an, you will first pass through the altitude The 3,000-meter-high Erlang Mountain overlooks Shushan Gongga.

The horse-riding Kangding is surrounded by snow-capped mountains and full of autumn scenery.

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"Photographer's Paradise" Xindu Bridge

"Lotus Temple" Huiyuan Temple

"Oriental White Yak Mountain" Yala Mountain. p>

Then go north through Daofu County, turn onto the Sichuan-Tibet North Line G317 at Luhuo, and head to Seda, the Buddhist Kingdom, at the intersection of Onda Town.

Here we reach the climax of the trip, La. Rongwuming Buddhist College, experience this city built by faith, and the red ocean.

Finally return to G317, returning to Chengdu from Malkang and Li County.

This can be said. The road brings together the most beautiful scenery in Western Sichuan, including snow-capped mountains, grasslands, villages, colorful forests, and temples. It can satisfy your longing for all the beautiful things in Western Sichuan.

Or you can change the itinerary slightly and take the Sichuan-Tibet Central Route instead of G318. G350 goes to Siguniang Mountain, Xiaojin, and Danba. There are more snow mountains on this road, which can satisfy the appetite of snow mountain lovers.

Note:

The altitude is higher along the way. You need to adapt to high altitude sickness and prepare enough medicine.

The temperature in the western Sichuan Plateau is low in late October, and can reach below 0 degrees at night, but the sun is strong during the day, so you need to take measures to protect yourself from the sun and keep warm.

The road conditions along the way are good, ordinary cars can pass, and there are plenty of gas stations along the way, so there is no need to worry.

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Loop time: 5-6 days

Best time to travel: Summer, late July to early August, the grasslands are the most beautiful

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D1 Chengdu - Wenchuan - Li County - Bipenggou - Gurgou Town (2600m

D2 Gurgou Town - Miyaluo - Partridge Mountain Tunnel - Hongyuan Grassland - Hongyuan (3500m

D3 Hongyuan County - Tangke Town - the first bend of the Jiuqu Yellow River - Ruoergai (3500m

D4 Ruoergai ——Huahu——Muni Valley Erdaohai——Songpan (2800m

D5 Songpan——Huanglong——Maoxian County

D6 Maoxian County——Wenchuan——Chengdu

You can also go north from Ruoergai to enter the Gannan Ring Road, visit Langmusi and Zhagana, and return from Diebu, Longnan, and Jiange.

On this ring road, you can see:

The closest place to Chengdu is the blue sky and snow, Bipenggou

One of the core scenic spots of Hongyuan Prairie, Ermutang Flower Sea

The Baihe River is winding and red. Longriba Grassland, where the former airport is located, is located in the first bay of the Yellow River in Tangke Town. The best time to view the vast Gerer Dam is in the evening. The lake is located in the core area of ??Ruoergai Wetland.

With Jiuzhaigou closed, Muni Valley Erdaohai is known as Little Jiuzhaigou.

As the finale of the paradise on earth. Huanglong.

Finally returned to Chengdu from Maoxian and Wenchuan.

Compared with the Western Sichuan Ring Road, the Ruoergai Ring Road can satisfy all your imagination of the grassland, with blue sky and white clouds, wild flowers in bloom, open grasslands with curved rivers, moving cloud shadows, and a very atmospheric atmosphere.

Notes:

The altitude along the way is higher, so you need to adapt to altitude sickness and prepare enough medicine.

The temperature in Zoige in summer is around 10-20 degrees, so a long-sleeved jacket + long pants will suffice.

August is the rainy season, and the road damage caused by landslides along the way is relatively serious. You need to pay attention to safety and traffic control conditions.