Cuopugou｜Feel the local customs and habits, have you been here? .

The following is a travel guide to Cuopu Valley: 1. Preparation: • Documents: Bring valid documents such as Mainland China ID card. The scenic spot implements a real-name ticket purchase system. • Clothing: Cuopugou has a high altitude and a large temperature difference between day and night. Even in summer, it is cold in the morning and evening. You need to prepare warm jackets, jackets, etc. In spring and autumn, you should bring thicker clothes, such as down jackets, sweaters, etc. • Medicines: Prepare commonly used medicines, such as cold medicine, gastrointestinal medicine, etc., to prevent physical discomfort. In addition, you can take anti-altitude sickness medicines in advance, such as rhodiola rosea, etc., and bring related medicines to alleviate altitude sickness, such as oxygen tanks, etc. • Other items: Prepare cameras, chargers, power banks, sunscreen, sun hats, sunglasses, etc., because ultraviolet rays are strong in plateau areas; you can also bring rain gear to prevent weather changes. 2. Transportation guide: • Self-driving: If starting from Chengdu, go west along National Highway 318, passing through Ya'an, Luding, Litang and other places, and then to Batang County. Starting from Batang County, drive along National Highway 318 for about an hour to reach the Cuopugou Scenic Area Visitor Center. Most roads in the scenic area have a speed limit of 60 km/h, and some narrow sections have a speed limit of 30 km/h. Please be careful to control your speed. • Public transportation: First take a bus or other means of transportation to Batang County, then take a taxi or other means of transportation in the county to go to the Cuopugou Scenic Area. 3. Ticket information: Tickets are 100 yuan, sightseeing cars are 90 yuan, a total of 190 yuan per person. Sometimes there may be preferential policies, which are subject to the actual announcement of the scenic spot. Scenic area sightseeing buses must have at least 4 people before departure. 4. Accommodation arrangements: • Accommodation in the scenic area: There are some accommodation options in the scenic area, such as local B&Bs or specialty hotels, but the accommodation conditions are relatively simple and the price may be high. However, staying in the scenic area can more conveniently enjoy the scenery in the morning and evening. • Accommodation in Batang County: There are many accommodation options in Batang County. There are hotels and guesthouses of various grades. The accommodation conditions are relatively good and there are various prices. There is a certain distance from the county seat to Cuopugou Scenic Area, so transportation needs to be arranged. 5. Tour route: • morning: • Depart from the visitor center and drive to Haimenshi Transfer Station (if you don’t drive by yourself, take a scenic sightseeing bus to go directly). On the way, you will pass by the Rekeng Hot Spring Group. Here you can see the steaming hot springs and taste hot spring boiled eggs (if If you have enough time). • Continue to move forward and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Zhangde Grassland. There are snow-capped mountains, grasslands, cattle and sheep. The scenery is picturesque. You can stop here to take pictures. • Noon: After arriving at Haimenshi Transfer Station, take a sightseeing bus to Cuopu Temple. The temple is hidden in the forest, and the surrounding environment is quiet. You can feel the solemnity and tranquility of the Tibetan Buddhist temple. There are local herdsmen selling yogurt and snacks near the temple, and you can taste local specialties. • afternoon: • From Cuopu Temple, hike about 400 meters to the sister lakes, namely Zhima Yongcuo and Kangzhu Lacuo. The water of these two lakes is turquoise, very beautiful, and it is very photogenic when the weather is good. • After visiting the sister lakes, walk half way around Cuopu Lake along the plank road, which is about 2.4 kilometers in total. Cuopu Lake is surrounded by mountains, dense virgin forests and green grass slopes. The lake is sparkling, clear and beautiful, allowing you to fully feel the beauty and tranquility of nature. • Finally, return to the sightseeing bus stop and take the sightseeing bus back to Haimenshi Transfer Station to end the day's trip. 6. Food recommendations: • Local specialty snacks: You can taste local yogurt, butter tea, tsampa and other Tibetan specialty delicacies in or around the scenic area, and experience the unique Tibetan food culture. • Hot spring boiled eggs: There are hot spring boiled eggs sold near Rekeng Hot Spring Group. You can try the eggs cooked in natural hot springs, which have a unique flavor. 7. Notes: • The scenic spot is located on a plateau, so be careful to prevent altitude sickness, avoid strenuous exercise, and maintain a good attitude. If symptoms of altitude sickness occur, you should take a break or take oxygen and seek medical advice as soon as possible. • Respect local religious beliefs and customs. When visiting religious sites such as Cuopu Temple, you must abide by the temple's regulations, keep quiet, and do not touch religious objects such as Buddha statues and prayer flags at will. • Protect the ecological environment of the scenic spot, do not litter, and do not destroy vegetation and cultural relics. • There are wild animals in the scenic area, such as blue sheep, marmots, etc. Do not feed or scare them at will. Keep a safe distance and live in harmony with the wild animals.