The ceiling for self-driving in western Sichuan! Xingyicuo, unknown to 99% of people

I discovered a plateau lake that is smaller and more stunning than Daocheng Yading - Xingyicuo! Drive directly there, with few people and beautiful scenery. The lake is as blue as Tiffany gems💎, and a casual shot will be the cover of National Geographic! I just came back and immediately organized the guide, please save it quickly! [3 days and 2 nights self-driving tour] (departing from Chengdu, beginner-friendly!) D1: Chengdu - Kangding - Xinduqiao 🚗 The journey takes 6 hours, Yaye Expressway + National Highway 318, the road conditions are very good Must-stop: Kangding Airport Road (Rainbow Highway 🌈) + Sidingcuo (photographing the reflection of the snow-capped mountains) 🏠 Accommodation: Xinduqiao "Gonggazong Manor" (floor heating + viewing platform, 3,300 meters above sea level) D2: Xinduqiao-Litang-Xingyicuo (the highlight‼️) 🚗 5 hours drive, Litang direction, navigation "Xingyicuo", the last 30 kilometers of gravel road, SUV no pressure! 🌊 How to play: Arrive before 3pm when the light is the best and the lake is a dreamy blue. Hike around the lake (about 1 hour) and find the heart-shaped lakeshore 💙 Drone aerial photography (God’s perspective is amazing!) 🏠 Accommodation: Litang "Ganglamedo Hotel" (oxygen supply room, 4014 meters above sea level) D3: Litang - Xinduqiao - Chengdu 📸 Check in along the way: Tibetan costume photo shoot in Letong Ancient Town (50 yuan/hour) + Changqingchun Kerr Temple 🍜 Food: Beef buns + butter tea from Litang "Legendary Litang Tibetan Restaurant"! 💡【Summary of blood and tears experience】 1️⃣ Road conditions: You can get there by car, but the last 30 km will be a slow drive (gravel + potholes) ⛽️ Litang must go! There is no gas station near Xingyicuo 2️⃣ Altitude sickness: Xingyicuo is 4,420 meters above sea level, don’t run or jump! With glucose + oxygen bottle Choose an oxygen supply hotel when staying in Litang, and don’t wash your hair before going to bed! 3️⃣ Metaphysics of film production: Wear a white/bright skirt, and the lake breeze will bring you the full atmosphere💃 Take pictures of snow-capped mountains and blue gradient lake after 4pm, use iPhone to adjust the color +50 vividness! 📸【Photo-taking spot】 (Like in Moments instantly!) ✔ Prayer flags by the lake: red and yellow prayer flags + blue lake, Tibetan style blockbuster ✔ Heart-shaped lakeshore: Taken from a drone, it’s breathtakingly romantic! (Location: west side of the lake) ✔ Starry sky camera: Take photos of the Milky Way by the lake at night and use Star Walk 2 to find the Milky Way🌌 🚗【Self-driving Tips】 Recommended models: Tank 300/Prado (more stable on gravel roads) Required equipment: spare tire + snow chains (it may snow after October❄️) Signal: China Mobile/China Telecom have 4G, China Unicom has lost connection! 🍜【Foodie Easter Egg】 The yogurt eight-treasure rice pudding at "Cangyangge Tibetan Restaurant" in Litang is sweet but not greasy! The shavings of milk cake from the "Brothers and Sisters Canteen" in Xinduqiao will take you back to Tibet in one bite! 💬Real experience Xingyicuo is completely pristine! No tickets! No tourists! We took over the entire lake, and the water sparkled like a sapphire. Looking at the starry sky in Litang at night, it seems like you can reach out and pick the stars. ⚠️ Note: Protect the environment! Don't litter! The lake may freeze over after October, so ask the local B&B before you go!