Hailuogou Moxi Ancient Town: A Town at the Foot of a Snowy Mountain

A town at the foot of a snowy mountain. 👍🏻Recommended reason: Want to experience the ancient town, snowy mountain scenery, and local cuisine all in one place? Moxi Ancient Town is definitely worth it! It's not too far from Chengdu, the altitude is friendly, and you can see the majestic Mount Gongga when you look up. You can experience the historical charm and enjoy the comfort of hot springs. It's perfect for a short trip! 🗺Attraction introduction: Moxi Ancient Town is located at the foot of Mount Gongga. Although the altitude is only 1,500m, it is very close to Mount Gongga, which is 7,556m high! When the weather is good, you can see the glaciers on the snow-capped mountains when you look up. The ancient town itself is full of history. The old buildings have gone through the years and still retain their unique charm. 🚗Attraction transportation: It takes about 280 km to drive from Chengdu to Moxi Ancient Town, and the scenery along the way is also very beautiful. If you don't want to drive yourself, you can check the Chengdu bus station to see if there are direct buses to the ancient town, which is convenient and worry-free. 🗺Itinerary: 1️⃣ When you first arrive at the ancient town, take 1 hr to stroll around and check in at Moxi Catholic Church and the Red Army Long March Memorial Hall to feel the history. 2️⃣ The entrance to Hailuogou Scenic Area is in the ancient town. Go to Hailuogou during the day and go back to the ancient town to go shopping at night. It's super convenient! 3️⃣ Find a hot spring hotel in the evening and soak in the pure natural hot spring of Mount Gongga to wash away the fatigue of the day. 4️⃣ The next day, you can choose to go to Abu's Camp No. 7 to see the local life, or go to Yanzigou, which is also a treasure place to see snow! 🍱Food recommendations: When you come to Moxi Ancient Town, you must open your stomach and eat! Highland barley cakes and zanba are full of local characteristics; the candied sweet potato is sweet and soft; the yak cheese has a unique taste; and the hot spring eggs are tender and delicious. Everything makes people drool. 💰Cost: The tickets for Hailuogou Scenic Area are charged differently depending on the peak and off-peak seasons! The peak season is from April 1 to November 31, and the ticket price is CNY 120/person during this period; the off-season lasts from December 1 to March 31 of the following year, and the ticket price is directly discounted by 50%, only CNY 60/person. In addition, the round-trip bus ticket in the scenic area is CNY 70/person, and if you want to take the cable car, the round-trip cost is CNY 131/person. Attractions such as the Catholic Church in Moxi Ancient Town, as well as Yajiageng Pass and Red Stone Park are very friendly. Currently, no tickets are required, so you can go directly! Remember to refer to these prices when planning your budget if you want to check in~ 📌Other tips: ✅ Check the weather forecast in advance. The snow-capped mountains are more beautiful when the weather is good! ✅ Remember to bring your swimsuit when soaking in the hot springs~ ✅ The ultraviolet rays are strong in the plateau area, so be sure to protect yourself from the sun. Hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen are all essential!