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Hongyuan Moon Bay — Songpan Ancient Town |

Self-driving from Aba County to Hongyuan Moon Bay 🏕️~ Riding across the vast grasslands, the scenery is breathtaking! 💨 (PS: Driving in Western Sichuan is really awesome, SUV rental is recommended) 🌙 Hongyuan Moon Bay 🎫 Ticket: 68 RMB (includes sightseeing bus) ⏰ Visiting time: 2-3 hours ⚠️ Small tips: The scenic area often has power outages, so you can call ahead to confirm before going~ Arrived at the scenic area at 10:30, although told the observation tower was closed due to power outage 🤦‍♀️ But! Unexpectedly, the power came back just as I got on the sightseeing bus!! Totally a lucky girl moment ✨ The view from the top was truly stunning!! 🤩 360° unobstructed view of the grasslands, the river winding like a moon Every shot looks like a Windows desktop wallpaper 📸 There’s a café at the top ☕ where you can sip coffee while watching the clouds roll by (Photos 1-11 were all taken here) 🏯 Songpan Ancient Town ⏳ Opening hours: Open all day 📍 Address: Shuncheng South Road, Songpan County, Aba Prefecture 🚗 Distance from Moon Bay: about 3 hours by car Arrived at this thousand-year-old ancient town at around 5 PM 🏰 It was an important post on the Ancient Tea Horse Road! The well-preserved ancient city walls and buildings reflect a blend of Tibetan and Han cultures~ The ancient town is super lively at night 💥 The streets are full of 1 RMB beef skewers 🍢 (The taste... well, it’s very cost-effective) You can also buy various wild mushrooms and local specialties Dinner was a warm mushroom hot pot~ (Photos 12-18) 🏠 Accommodation suggestions: There are many Tibetan-style guesthouses around the ancient town The one we stayed at was average, so not recommended If your budget allows, it’s better to choose a nicer one ✨ Travel tips: 1️⃣ Big temperature difference! Remember to bring a thick jacket 2️⃣ Pay attention to sun protection! The UV rays on the plateau are very strong 3️⃣ If you want to buy wild mushrooms, be sure to ask about how to prepare them
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