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This Western Sichuan small loop trip is totally worth it! Two days and one night exploring the secret spots of Kangding, checking in at the 4,000-meter-high Yala Pass, plus the super off-the-beaten-path Muya Monastery. Super convenient departure from Chengdu~ 🚗 Itinerary: Day 1: Depart at 7 AM from [Du Fu Thatched Cottage Sichuan Museum Manxin Hotel] (Address: No. 29 Qinghua Road, Qingyang District), about a 4-hour self-drive to Kangding 📍 Yala Pass (arrive at 1 PM) - Stunning viewing platform at 4,200 meters altitude, remember to bring oxygen bottles and hats as the wind is strong and can be uncomfortable - Best photo spot: Prayer flag viewing platform, with panoramic views of snowy mountains and sea of clouds - Tips: The pass is windy and cold, be sure to wear a windproof jacket 📍 Muya Monastery (arrive at 4 PM) - Known as the "Little Seda," a hidden Buddhist kingdom with spectacular red buildings - You can spin the prayer wheels for blessings - Opening hours: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM, entrance fee 30 RMB Day 2: 📍 On the way back to Chengdu - Stop at Zheduo Mountain viewing platform for photos - Return to Chengdu city around 3 PM 🍴 Food recommendations: There are no restaurants near Yala Pass, suggestions: 1. Pack some snacks before departure in Chengdu, cola, spicy strips, chips are always great 2. Kangding city has delicious Tibetan restaurants, especially recommend a place called Lao Nanmen Tibetan Restaurant located inside a residential area with great value. Also recommend [Malaya Tibetan Restaurant] for yak meat hotpot (Address: Xiangyang Street, Lucheng Town, Kangding City) ⚠️ Practical Tips: - Altitude sickness: Drink Rhodiola a week in advance, bring oral glucose solution - Clothing advice: Windproof jacket + light down jacket, big temperature difference - Photography gear: Yala Pass is suitable for wide-angle lenses, Muya Monastery is better with telephoto lenses
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