First-time sisters traveling to Western Sichuan, save this nanny-level guide!

Here comes the 3-day 2-night self-driving loop guide for Western Sichuan 🚗! This route is absolutely stunning, from snow-capped mountains to alpine lakes, every frame is heavenly scenery 🏔️ 🚗 Transportation Tips 1️⃣ Chengdu-Luding is all highway, while Luding to Siguniangshan involves mountain roads - recommend SUVs 2️⃣ Balang Mountain Tunnel often has traffic jams - pack enough snacks and water 3️⃣ Few gas stations in high-altitude areas - fill up whenever you see PetroChina 🏔️ Itinerary Route DAY1: 📍 Hailuogou Glacier Forest Park (¥90 ticket) 3-hour drive from Chengdu to Luding. The red stone beach and glacier are spectacular. Take the sightseeing bus (¥70 round trip) to Camp 3 then hike. Don't miss the cured meat and wild mushroom hotpot in Moxi Ancient Town! DAY2: 📍 Siguniangshan Shuangqiao Valley (¥80 ticket + ¥70 sightseeing bus) Depart at 7am, beware of altitude sickness when crossing Balang Mountain (5,040m). The snow mountain reflections here are breathtaking - perfect for road photos at Renshenguoping 📸 Stay overnight in Xiaojin County - must try Tibetan hotpot! DAY3: 📍 Changping Valley hiking (¥70 ticket) Hike to Muziwozi and return (7 hours total) - the primeval forest is incredibly healing 🍃 Have yak beef noodles at the entrance before returning to Chengdu in the afternoon. 🏠 Accommodation Recommendations ✔️ Moxi Town: Ji·Ye Hot Spring Homestay (soak in hot springs with mountain views) ✔️ Xiaojin County: Siguniangshan Holy Image Hotel (authentic Tibetan style) 🥘 Must-try Foods 【Luding】Dengshi Guiyinshi (their signature tofu pudding is amazing) 【Xiaojin】Butter tea with tsampa at Tibetan restaurants 【On the road】Carry chocolate and glucose for altitude sickness ⚠️ Practical Tips 1️⃣ October for colorful forests, May for azaleas, be cautious during July-August rainy season 2️⃣ Book all attractions in advance on "Chuanyou" platform (or you might make a wasted trip) 3️⃣ Huge temperature differences - down jackets and sunscreen are essential 4️⃣ Mobile payments work everywhere, but keep small change for restrooms 5️⃣ Don't shower on the first day! It might trigger altitude sickness~