Babysitter-Level Guide to Mount Siguniang for the Double Festival

Hey friends, planning to escape to the snowy mountain paradise of Western Sichuan during Mid-Autumn and National Day? This guide to Mount Siguniang has everything you need—reservations, transportation, and activities—all sorted out. Even beginners can enjoy it effortlessly! 【Must-Do Before You Go: 2 Key Tasks】 1. Ticket Reservations (Top Priority!) Tickets are sold via online real-name reservations, and you won’t be able to enter without one! Daily visitor limit: 20,000. Tickets sell out fast, so check the next day’s availability in advance. Entry hours: 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM (Don’t cut it close! Arriving early avoids crowds and is more enjoyable.) No tickets? Alternatives: Jiajinshan Forest Park or Majia Valley in Xiaojin County—fewer people, equally stunning views. 2. Self-Driving Routes (5 Options to Choose the Best) Mountain roads are common in high-altitude areas, so pick the shortest route! Check real-time road conditions via the scenic area’s updates. - China Panda Avenue: Chengdu → Rongchang Expressway → Yingxiu → Wolong → Mount Siguniang. Total: 175 km. - Lixia Road: Chengdu → Rongchang Expressway → Lixian → Wori Town → Scenic Area. Total: 340 km. - Giant Panda Loop: Chengdu → Chengya Expressway → Baoxing → Jiajinshan → Scenic Area. Total: 354 km. - Zhuoxia Road: Chengdu → Rongchang Expressway → Maerkang → Menggu Bridge → Scenic Area. Total: 500 km. - Western Sichuan Loop: Chengdu → Ya’an → Luding → Danba → Xiaojin → Scenic Area. Total: 640 km. ⚠️ Key Tips: Avoid driving at night due to sharp turns! Weather changes quickly, so rely on real-time updates. 🍃【Cliffside Lodging: A Heavenly Experience with Mountain Views + Stargazing】 “Cliffside” is not just a gimmick! The floor-to-ceiling windows are amazing! Wake up to the golden sunlight on Yaomei Peak, with the snow-capped mountains glowing like they’re dusted with gold. Every photo is wallpaper-worthy. The cliffside terrace is perfect for photos! Watch the snow-capped mountains turn from white to gold in the afternoon; at night, with no light pollution, the Milky Way is right above you. Thoughtful details: Nights are cold at high altitudes, but the rooms have underfloor heating and free oxygen supply facilities. 🥾【Nearby Activities: Follow Fellow Guests’ Itineraries】 Based on the Double Festival guide to Mount Siguniang, here are 3 lazy routes for a seamless stay: 1. Deep Trekking in Changping Valley (Walking Distance from the Lodge) Route: Lodge → Changping Valley Ticket Office → Take the sightseeing bus to Sigula Temple → Hike to Muluozi (4-hour round trip, moderate difficulty). Highlights: Explore pristine forests and snowy streams. At Muluozi Meadow, you can take close-up photos of Mount Siguniang’s main peaks. Feeling tired? Ride a horse back (the lodge can help book reliable local horse guides). Adult combo ticket: 90 RMB (70 RMB for entry + 20 RMB for the sightseeing bus). Discounted ticket: 55 RMB. 2. Easy Tour of Shuangqiao Valley (20-Minute Drive from the Lodge) Perfect for families or lazy travelers: Take the sightseeing bus directly to the redwood forest. Along the way, check out Zhugana Lake (stunning reflections) and Buddha Peak (360° snow mountain views). Pro Tip: Arrive before 8 AM to avoid the 10 AM peak crowds. 3. Haizi Valley for Panoramic Views For hiking enthusiasts: Ride a horse to Guozhuangping, the best spot for panoramic shots of Mount Siguniang. In early autumn during National Day, the meadows are a mix of yellow and green—perfect for photos. 💡【Practical Tips for You】: - High-altitude areas have large temperature differences between day and night! Wear a sweatshirt during the day and add a light down jacket at night. For hiking, wear non-slip shoes. - The lodge only provides shuttle services for Changping Valley and Haizi Valley. Mount Siguniang Xing Shan Yue Ying Cliffside Lodge (Changping Valley Scenic Area Branch)