Next up in Western Sichuan is the romantic Ose Flower Sea

**Jia Genba Travel Guide** Jia Genba is located in Kangding City, Ganzi Prefecture, Sichuan, next to the photography paradise "Xinduqiao". It is famous for its pastoral scenery, Tibetan customs, and colorful forests in autumn. The following is a detailed guide: --- ### **I. Transportation Guide** 1. **Self-driving** (recommended) - **From Chengdu**: Chengdu → Ya'an-Kangding Expressway → Kangding → National Highway 318 → Xinduqiao → Jia Genba (the whole journey takes about 6–7 hours). - It is recommended to drive an SUV. Some sections are mountain roads or gravel roads. Be careful during the rainy season. 2. **Public Transportation** - Take a bus from Chengdu Xinnanmen Station to Kangding (about 5 hours), and then charter a car/share a car to Jia Genba (2 hours). - There are shuttle buses from Xinduqiao Town to Jia Genba (about 30 minutes), but there are few departures. It is recommended to confirm in advance. --- ### **II. Must-See Attractions** 1. **Ose Flower Sea** - **Time**: From the end of May to mid-June, white Ose flowers like alpine pear blossoms are in full bloom, matched with highland barley fields and Tibetan dwellings, like an oil painting. 2. **Quanhua Beach (Calcified Slope)** - Terraced calcified ponds with clear spring water that appears blue-green under the sun. You need to hike or ride a horse (ticket price is about CNY 20). 3. **Yalonggou Calcified Waterfall** - Rare calcified waterfall group, surrounded by colorful forests in autumn, suitable for photography. 4. **Ritou Village** - Primitive Tibetan village where you can experience the life of herdsmen, such as milking yaks and making butter tea. 5. **Pengbuxi Ancient Blockhouse** - A military blockhouse with a thousand-year history. Climb to the top for a panoramic view of the valley. --- ### **III. Best Travel Season** - **May–June**: Ose Flower Sea is in full bloom, and the grassland is initially green. - **September–October**: The autumn colors are stunning, with colorful forests, snow-capped mountains, and blue skies intertwined. - **November–April**: The winter snow scene is quiet, but some sections may be icy, so prepare anti-skid chains. --- ### **IV. Accommodation Recommendations** - **Jia Genba Township**: Mainly Tibetan-style B&Bs (CNY 100–200 per person). "Kangding Jia Genba Tibetan B&B" is recommended, where you can experience the hearth culture. - **Xinduqiao Town**: More complete facilities and more choices (such as "Gongga Zongzhuang Garden Hotel"), suitable as a transit station. --- ### **V. Food Recommendations** - **Tibetan cuisine**: Yak beef soup pot, butter tea, zanba, highland barley cake. - **Local specialties**: Fresh matsutake stewed chicken in summer, alpine potatoes. - **Recommended restaurants**: "Zhuoma's Tibetan Restaurant" in Jia Genba, "Dengfenglai Yak Beef Soup Pot" in Xinduqiao. --- ### **VI. Precautions** 1. **Altitude Sickness**: The altitude is about 3,200m. Avoid strenuous exercise and prepare oxygen cylinders and commonly used medicines. 2. **Sun Protection and Warmth**: The ultraviolet rays are strong, so you need to wear sunglasses and a hat; the temperature difference between day and night is large, so you need to bring a coat even in summer. 3. **Respect Customs**: No photos are allowed in temples, prayer wheels should be turned clockwise, and locals should not be photographed without permission. 4. **Environmental Protection**: Do not litter and protect fragile ecosystems such as calcified ponds. --- ### **VII. Surrounding Interconnected Tours** - **Xinduqiao** (30-minute drive): Photographer's Corridor, golden poplar forest in October. - **Tagong Grassland** (1.5 hours): Grassland under Yala Snow Mountain, Tagong Temple pilgrimage. - **Lenggacuo/Zimei Pass** (3 hours): Observe the reflection of Gongga Snow Mountain at close range, requiring an off-road vehicle + horse riding. --- **Itinerary Suggestions**: - **2 Days and 1 Night**: Day 1 Jia Genba Pastoral + Quanhua Beach → Day 2 Yalonggou Calcified Waterfall + Pengbuxi Blockhouse. - **In-depth Tour**: Connect Xinduqiao, Tagong, and Lenggacuo, and arrange 4–5 days. Jia Genba is suitable for travelers who pursue niche and original ecology. Avoid the peak season crowds and feel the purest Tibetan style in Western Sichuan!