Secret Place in Western Sichuan｜Catch the Tail of Winter in Norrirang

A short trip that is more than enough for a weekend, set out in early March wrapped in a thick down jacket, and you can see the Big Dipper still hanging above the prayer flags. When the off-road vehicle rolled over the icy gravel road, it broke into this undeveloped virgin land deep in Aba, the last secret place of ice and snow in western Sichuan - Norrirang. 🚗Transportation Guide It is recommended to drive from Chengdu (about 3-4 hours), take Rongchang Expressway through Li County and then turn into Fairy Tale Highway. Just navigate directly to Noerjirang. 🏔️2-day itinerary Day 1: Chengdu-Aba County (stay in Tibetan-style B&B) Adapt to the altitude and purchase oxygen cylinders and tsampa dry food in the county town. Stay overnight at a Tibetan family's fire pit and eat Tibetan hot pot 🍲. Getting more sleep can relieve plateau headaches. Evening: Private bath + mahjong 🀄️ Find a hot spring with its own private bath in a nearby homestay♨️, soak in the hot spring at minus 5℃ while watching the night view, and then play a game of King of Glory to experience the ultimate experience of ice and fire. Day 2: Explore the core area of ​​Norrirang ▪️09:00 Sleep until you wake up naturally ▪️10:00 Crossing the primeval spruce forest Walking on 30cm deep snow to find the mountain road, the rime condensed into a crystal forest. It is generally difficult to climb up natural mountain roads by car, so be sure to find a local guide to drive you up. ▪️11:00 A Tree 🌲 Attraction The snow has piled up very deep recently, reaching above the knees. But it is very beautiful ~ the temperature is around five degrees Celsius, and it is even a little hot at noon. Our main purpose this time was to relax and unwind, so we didn’t go to the second cabin attraction. ⚠️TIPS: 1️⃣If you have altitude sickness, please take Rhodiola rosea three days in advance and bring ibuprofen and glucose oral solution 2️⃣Extreme warmth: -25℃ sleeping bag + warm baby all over the body, camera battery stored close to the body 3️⃣ Environmental protection principle: Carry a garbage bag with you, even yak dung will be recycled by herders as fuel 4️⃣No signal warning: Download offline maps in advance and experience 72 hours of digital detox When night falls, the Milky Way flows on the top of the snow-capped mountains like spilled milk. I curled up in the tent and listened to the roar of the cracking ice lake. Suddenly I understood why Tibetans call this place "the garden where the gods walk." This piece of pure land that refuses commercialization is perfect for travelers who truly respect nature. 📆Best viewing period: December to February of the following year 🎒Equipment list: crampons, snow goggles, windproof mask, plateau cooker (instant noodles need to be cooked for 15 minutes at 4000 meters)