The ultimate snow mountain and grassland camping experience!

🌟[Gunong Village · Three-Line Poem] 📍Location: Kangding, Western Sichuan · Deep in Tagong Grassland, a secluded village at the foot of Yala Snow Mountain 🚗Things to do: Self-driving/Camping/Snow Mountain Stargazing/Tibetan Customs 📸Photo formula: Meadow + Stream + Snow Mountain + Cowboy Hat = 99+ Likes on WeChat Moments 🚙[Self-Driving Guide] Beginner-Friendly Version ▫️Route 1 (Starting from Chengdu): Chengdu → Kangding (3.5h on the expressway) → Provincial Highway 434 (Must-stop at Honghaizi/Sidingcuo!) → Gunong Village (approx. 6h for the entire journey) ⚠️Secret to Avoiding Traffic: Don't take Mount Zheduo! Choose Provincial Highway 434 for less traffic and beautiful scenery ▫️Route 2 (Western Sichuan Loop): Xinduqiao → Gunong Village (1h direct, passing Qingrao Holy Mountain Viewing Platform along the way) 🔺Key point: The 5 km before entering the village is a bumpy road. Sedans can pass slowly (personally tested, the chassis is fine!) 🅿️Parking Tips: ✔️During peak season, it is recommended to arrive before 10am to get a parking spot under the shade of the trees by the stream ✔️Villagers charge a grassland fee of CNY 30/car (for overnight camping) 📸[5 Amazing Photo Spots] 1️⃣ Lonely Tree (Navigation Positioning) 👉🏻The light and shadow are best at 5pm! Park the car under the tree and use a wide-angle lens to take a blockbuster highway shot 2️⃣ Reflection of Yala Snow Mountain 🌊Find a calm spot in the stream, snow mountain reflection + mani stones, it is recommended to wear a bright-colored windbreaker 3️⃣ Tibetan Swing 🎞️The wooden swing in the villager's home (CNY 5 fee), capture the snow mountain background while swinging 4️⃣ Camping Light Night View 🌌During the blue hour after sunset, light up the camping lights + tripod long exposure, the Milky Way is visible to the naked eye! 5️⃣ Yak Herd Interaction 🐮Take photos while herders release the cattle in the morning, stay 5 meters away from the herd for safety 🏕️[Camping Practical Guide] 🔥Equipment List: ✔️Must-haves: Wind-resistant tent (the wind often howls at night!), -15℃ sleeping bag, egg crate moisture-proof mat ✔️Useful items: Portable toilet tent (no toilets on the grassland), thermos (super important to boil hot water in the morning and evening) ⚠️Safety Tips: ▫️Altitude of 3,800m, don't wash your hair on the first night! Prepare ibuprofen + oxygen cylinder ▫️Put food in a sealed box! Foxes may flip the tent in the middle of the night 🍢Picnic Recommendations: 🔸Buy yak meat/matsutake in Kangding in advance, and ice beer in the stream 🔸Villagers can rent barbecue grills (CNY 50/day), it's amazing to have skewers with snow mountains in the evening 🏡[Alternative Accommodation Options] 👉🏻Budget travelers: Tagong Town Homestay (CNY 80+/person, 20 minutes drive) 👉🏻Quality travelers: Mandala Hotel (floor heating + oxygen supply, snow mountain view room CNY 600+/night) 👉🏻Social butterflies: Hang out in the living room of a herder's home (bring snacks and gifts to exchange, experience milking yaks) 🗓️[Seasonal Activities] 🌸 April–May: Wildflowers by the stream + snow mountains not yet melted, wear down jackets in the morning and evening ☀️ June–August: 18℃ summer mode, but be careful of sudden hailstorms during the rainy season 🍁 September–October: Golden grassland + clearest starry sky, the first choice for camping