The ultimate summer guide to Yuke Grassland in Western Sichuan is here

Highly recommended! A summer in the mountains and fields you can't miss, a fairyland✨ Who says summer has to be at the beach? 🏖️ Summer in Western Sichuan is truly timeless! The lush green mountains and fields look like a spilled palette, and July in Western Sichuan is the peak of summer beauty! 💚 Even the air smells like fresh grass~ 🌈 Missed July? No worries! You can still catch the tail end of summer in August On Yuke Grassland in Western Sichuan, the green poem continues to be written Highlights: ✓ Rolling alpine grasslands ✓ Large temperature difference between morning and night, a cool summer secret spot ✓ Rich Tibetan cultural experiences 🚗【3 Days 2 Nights Western Sichuan Self-Driving Guide】🚗 📍Route highlights: Honghaizi - Tagong Grassland - Daofu Tibetan Village - Yuke Grassland 🗓️Day 0: Depart immediately, just go! 🏠Recommended stay: Kangding Gesar Hotel (No. 9 Yanhe West Road, Kangding City) Brew a cup of tea and watch the flowing Zheduo River, feel the plateau vibe in advance~ 🗓️Day 1: Kangding → Yuke Grassland (about 5 hours by car) Must-visit spots: 🔹Honghaizi (beside Provincial Road S434) Fee: 10 RMB/person 🔹Tagong Grassland (Tagong Town, Kangding City) Ticket: 15 RMB/person 🔹Daofu Tibetan Village (west side of Daofu County town) Tips: The Tibetan-style houses here are perfect for photos 📸 🗓️Day 2: Yuke Grassland sunrise → return trip 🌅Sunrise time: around 6:30 Recommended activities: ✔ Horseback riding on the grassland (50-100 RMB/hour) ✔ Encountering marmots (remember to keep your distance) ✔ Wearing Tibetan costumes for photos for extra feel～ 🌄If you have more time: You can continue to Ganzi County, Shiqu County, and other places It is recommended to add 3-4 more days 🍂Best viewing periods: July → lush green Mid to late August → summer to autumn transition (grasslands start to yellow by late August) September → autumn colors deepen 💡Travel tips: ✓ Altitude 3500+ meters, beware of altitude sickness ✓ Large temperature difference between morning and night, bring a thick jacket ✓ Protect the environment, please take your trash with you ✓ Prepare sunscreen + lip balm