Manxin Today's Recommendation (Tagong Grassland)

**🏔 Oxygen may be scarce, but faith is abundant! Secret Western Sichuan Tagong Grassland + Zheduo Mountain Double Hiking Guide** **🔥 Reasons to Visit** The beacon of faith on the Western Sichuan Plateau! Snow-capped mountains and grasslands all in one package 🏔 **📍 Transportation Information** Zheduo Mountain: G318 Kangding section mountain pass (elevation 4298 meters) Tagong Grassland: Tagong Town, Kangding City, Ganzi Prefecture 🚗 Self-driving Tips: - Xinduqiao → Tagong 30 km (S434 Provincial Road with stunning scenery along the way) - Zheduo Mountain Viewing Platform free parking 🅿️ **🗺️ Route Planning** 1️⃣ **Zheduo Mountain Pass** The first checkpoint on the 318 Tibet route! White pagodas and prayer flags face the snow mountains directly; drones can capture the "Z"-shaped mountain road ⚠️ Altitude Sickness Warning: The pass is windy + low oxygen, avoid intense running or jumping 2️⃣ **Tagong Grassland** Moya Golden Pagoda + Yala Snow Mountain in the same frame! Butter tea at Tibetan homes for 10 yuan/cup, a heartwarming must-have 📸 Photo Spots: - Grassland prayer flag corridor (red, white, and blue color contrast for stunning shots) - Tagong Monastery prayer wheel (shoot the golden wheel against the light) **🍵 Food Recommendations** Yak meat hot pot (Tagong Town’s steaming warmth to fend off the cold) Highland barley cake (perfect as packed dry food) **🌄 Pitfall Prevention Guide** - Zheduo Mountain restroom charges 1 yuan, prepare small change - Horse riding in Tagong has random pricing, bargain to half!