[From Chengdu] Weekend Tour of Western Sichuan! Gongga + Yala Snow Mountain Loop

Depart right after work on Friday! 🚗💨 📍Destination: Kangding Stay overnight in Kangding to rest well and prepare for tomorrow～ Saturday itinerary 🏔️ 🔸Zheduo Mountain Viewing Platform Set off in the morning and first check in and take photos at Zheduo Mountain Viewing Platform 📸 🔸Juli Temple Pass Continue to Juli Temple Pass, accessible by car! Here you can see both Gongga and Yala snow mountains at the same time. When the snow mountains suddenly appear before your eyes, it’s truly breathtaking‼️ 🔸Jiagenba Town Arrive at Jiagenba Town for lunch 🍚 For camping, navigate to "Mada Village," then go 100 meters further to a slope where you can drive down. Camping by the river is so cozy～⛺ 💡Tips: If you want to challenge Lenggaco, you can skip Juli Temple and go directly to Jiagenba, but it will be much more intense! 🏠 Accommodation recommendation: Yangjinling Manor Booking directly is a safe bet! You can also stargaze after 11 PM ✨ Sunday itinerary 🌟 Jiagenba ➡️ Tagong Grassland ➡️ Muya Monastery ➡️ Provincial Road 434 ➡️ Kangding Set Gaode Map from Tagong to Kangding: Start: Tagong Grassland End: Kangding Choose the route labeled “Sunlight on the Golden Mountain Wonders” In the afternoon, you might see the stunning sunlight on the golden mountain! 🌅 Have dinner in Kangding before returning to Chengdu 🍴Recommendation: Qionglai Liu’s Restaurant (personally tested and delicious!) ⚠️Important reminders: 1️⃣ Be sure to choose good weather for your trip! Recommended to check weather with Win and Tianwentong apps 2️⃣ For stargazing, download Star Walk 2; hold your phone up to the sky to see constellation descriptions 3️⃣ Plateau weather is changeable; it’s recommended to bring tire chains 4️⃣ Average altitude is 3500 meters; conserve your energy and don’t get too excited! 💫This route is suitable for self-driving, with low hiking intensity, perfect for a weekend to easily enjoy the beautiful scenery of Western Sichuan! Photo 1: National Road 434 Kangding Airport Snow Mountain Viewing Platform Photo 2: Tagong Grassland Viewing Platform Photos 3-4: Xinduqiao Viewing Platform Photos 5-6: Jiagenba Mada Village nearby campsite 🏕️ Photos 7-9: Juli Temple Pass Photos 10-11: Yangjinling Manor