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Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, located in northwestern Sichuan, is a treasure trove of the western Sichuan Plateau! October in Aba looks like a palette of colors overturned by God—the snow-capped mountains don white caps, the colorful forests are draped in red and yellow, and the lakes are as blue as gemstones. 💎 The average altitude here is 2,000-3,000 meters, so those who are afraid of altitude sickness should take it easy. 🚗[Detailed 6-Day Itinerary]🚗 ​​Day 1: Chengdu → Wenchuan → Maoxian (approximately 3 hours by car) ​​Morning: Depart from Chengdu and drive directly to Wenchuan via the Rongchang Expressway. First, visit the Yingxiu Earthquake Memorial Hall (free, reservations required) to experience the profound lessons of life. ​​Lunch: Enjoy Qiang family "Great Harvest" hot pot in Wenchuan County! The copper pot is filled with cured meat and wild vegetables, and the broth is so delicious it's almost lickable.🍲 Afternoon: Drive to Maoxian and visit the Black Tiger Qiang Village (free). Eleven Qiang watchtowers stand like guards on the mountainside, creating a stunning ethnic photo. 📸 Evening: Stay at the Jiudingshan International Hotel in Maoxian (the largest in the area). With room windows facing the snow-capped mountains, enjoy a cup of barley tea and stargazing – a truly relaxing experience! ✨ Day 2: Maoxian → Songpinggou → Heishui (approximately 4 hours by car) Morning: Songpinggou Scenic Area (70 yuan admission) – a must-do! Take a sightseeing bus to Baishihai Lake. The lake is shaped like a sickle, reflecting the colorful forest like an oil painting. 🖼️ Lunch: Buy some corn fritters from a roadside stall. Sticky and spicy, they're incredibly sour and spicy! 🌽 Afternoon: Drive through the 80-mile colorful forest of Naizigou (free). Stop along the roadside for photos. The crimson leaves and yellow birch trees stretch to the horizon. 🍁 Evening: Stay at the Heishui Yangrong Had Tibetan Village. The Tibetan-style villas are cozy, and the landlord will serve you butter tea and even Guozhuang dances. 🔥 Day 3: Day Trip to Dagu Glacier Full-day: Dagu Glacier (ticket price: 120 yuan, cable car not included) is the highlight! Take the world's highest cable car to the summit at 4,860 meters, and enjoy coffee at the "World's Loneliest Café" ☕. The sea of ​​clouds swirling beneath you is truly ethereal. Remember to wear a down jacket; the wind on the summit is as strong as an open refrigerator door. Day 4: Heishui → Huanglong → Chuanzhusi Temple (approximately 5 hours by car) Morning: Arrive early to Huanglong (ticket price: 170 yuan). The travertine pools shimmer in the autumn light, and the colorful pools resemble terraced fields cascading across the valley. 🎨 Lunch: Enjoy yak soup outside the scenic area. The broth is milky white, the meat is thick, and the combination with barley cakes is incredible! 🫓 Afternoon: Drive to Chuanzhusi Town (free). Although the lavender fields are out of season, the Tibetan white pagoda and prayer corridor are perfect for artistic photos. 📿 Evening: Stay at the Chuanzhusi Hot Spring Hotel, soak in the hot springs to refresh yourself, and gaze up at the starry sky, so clear you can almost reach out and pick it. 🌟 Day 5: In-depth Jiuzhaigou Tour Full Day: Jiuzhaigou (tickets must be booked in advance) and walk 20,000 steps! Recommended route: Arrow Bamboo Lake → Panda Lake → Five Flower Lake (with a gradient blue-green water) → Pearl Beach Waterfall (filming location for Journey to the West) → Long Lake. Enjoy self-heating rice at the Nuorilang Center for lunch, saving time and effort. 🍱 Day 6: Jiuzhaigou → Songpan Ancient Town → Chengdu (approximately 7 hours by car) Morning: Climb the city walls of Songpan Ancient Town (free) and overlook the Minjiang River flowing through the city. Enjoy a Tang Dynasty-themed experience, blending Tibetan and Qiang customs with traditional Chinese cuisine. Enjoy Songpan fried dough sticks at the market. Lunch: Enjoy a bowl of sauerkraut noodles. The noodles are chewy, the sauerkraut helps alleviate the greasiness, and it warms you up. Afternoon: Return via Diexi Lake (free). An ancient city lies dormant beneath the lake, its surface calm yet filled with stories. 🌟[Must-See List]🌟 Jiuzhaigou Features: Dreamy lake colors. Autumn forests and blue lakes = a truly magical combination. How to: Sightseeing bus and hike. The hike from Jianzhu Lake to Jinghai Lake is less crowded and offers beautiful scenery. Dagu Glacier Cable Car Features: Overlooking the glacier from 4,860 meters above sea level, experience "afternoon tea in the clouds" in a snow-capped cafe ☕ Note: Oxygen cylinders are essential, as altitude sickness can easily occur at the summit! Yangrong Had Tibetan Village Features: A hidden village nestled in a colorful forest, where you can visit Tibetan families for butter tea and tsampa making—a truly memorable experience 🏡 Songpinggou Baishihai Features: Few people, beautiful scenery, a sickle-shaped lake, and even clearer reflections than the real thing. Wenchuan Shuimo Ancient Town Features: A place of longevity, where you can relax and enjoy tea in the old streets while listening to the rain. 🍵 😋[Food Hot List]😋 Qiang Traditional Hot Pot: Steam bubbling from a copper pot, bacon and mushrooms piled high, the broth is delicious and the meat is tender, warming the heart. Potato Rice Cake: Potatoes pounded into rice cakes, dipped in chili or sauerkraut soup, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, incredibly delicious. Songpan Beef Offal Soup: Beef offal stewed until tender, the broth fragrant with coriander, you can eat three bowls with rice. Custard Curd Buns: Filled with yogurt curd, the buns are sour and sweet with crispy crust, offering a unique Tibetan flavor. Highland Barley Cake: Baked to a golden brown, with a rich wheat aroma, paired with butter tea, it's the ultimate plateau breakfast. 🚌[Transportation Tips] For self-driving, an SUV is recommended. Mountain roads are winding, so bring snow chains! Those who use public transportation can take the Chengdu Chadianzi passenger bus to Wenchuan/Maoxian, then charter or share a car (there's a direct bus from Heishui to Jiuzhaigou). 💡[Tips and Lessons Learned] ​​Good Experience: Staying overnight at Yangronghade Tibetan Village. The landlady, worried we'd be cold, gave us an extra blanket. Tibetan hospitality was heartwarming! ​​Horrible Experience: I didn't wear sunglasses on the Dagu Glacier. The glare from the snow was so blinding I cried. After descending, I felt dizzy for a long time 🕶️—sunscreen and sunglasses are a life-saving combination! ​​Other Tips: Bring plenty of cash (signaling is poor at some ravine entrances). Student IDs are used for discounted tickets. The temperature difference between morning and evening is so dramatic it feels like a different season. 💰[Reference Budget] (6-Day Per Person) Entrance Fees: Approximately 500 RMB (mainly Jiuzhaigou, Huanglong Valley, and Dagu Glacier) Accommodation: Tibetan Village 200 RMB/night + Hotel 400 RMB/night, totaling approximately 1,500 RMB Food: Daily 100 RMB, totaling 600 RMB Transportation: Car rental 300 RMB/day + gas, approximately 2,000 RMB Total: Stay within 4,000-5,000 RMB for a comfortable trip~ 🌄Autumn in Aba is a carnival of snow-capped mountains and vibrant forests, a fusion of hot pot and tsampa! This guide will help you avoid pitfalls and enjoy the experience. Set off now to capture this fairytale of the plateau~🎒 #AbaTravel

🔥 Core Route Comparison (Sort by Difficulty) ❶ King of the Hard Roads: Full Hike (17 hours+) Route: Baoguo Temple → Leiyin Temple → Hongchunping (99 turns) → Xianfeng Temple → Xixiangchi → Leidongping → Jinding ✅ Suitable for: Those with high stamina/aspiring for a sense of achievement ⚠️ Difficulty: 99 turns (63 consecutive zigzags), headlights required for unlit sections at night 💡 Advantages: Deeply experience the pristine forest and the Zen atmosphere of the ancient temple, avoiding the cable car crowds ❷ Low-Effort Middle Route: Half Hike + Cable Car (12 hours) Route: Wuxiangang → Qingyin Pavilion → Wannian Temple → Huayan Peak → Xixiangchi → Leidongping → Jinding Cable Car ✅ Suitable for: Ordinary travelers seeking a balance between scenery and comfort 💰 Bonus: Wannian Temple offers a shared bunk bed for 50 yuan per person, plus a 6:00 PM vegetarian meal for 10 yuan. 🚡 Tip: Prioritize the cable car from Wannian Temple to Leidongping to save energy for the summit. ❸ Lazy Short Route - Quick Summit (0.5 hours) Route: Leidongping → Jieyin Temple → Jinding Cableway → Summit ✅ Suitable for: Time-sensitive individuals/accompanied by elderly or children/just checking in ⏳Note: This route skips most of the iconic sights and is only suitable for those in a hurry. 🌙 A Guide to Staying Alive at Night on Mount Emei 📌 Essential Gear List Item Usage and Notes Headlamp + Spare Batteries (No Streetlights at 99 Turns/Xianfeng Temple - Yuxian Temple) - At least one per person Light down jacket + windbreaker (Windproof and Rainproof fabric preferred) Qingpeng Cream for Knee and Calf Pain Relief: Available at pharmacies at the foot of the mountain Hiking Poles: Rentals for approximately 20 yuan each reduce knee pressure Kneepads for joint protection, especially when descending ⚠️High-Risk Section Warning 1️⃣ 99 Turns: Continuous sharp bends and slippery steps. Walk sideways and slowly, hold onto handrails, and wear kneepads! 2️⃣ Ecological Monkey Area: Avoid plastic bags! Hide food in your bag, and play dead if you encounter monkeys. 🐒 3️⃣ Zuantianpo: The elevation rises abruptly 500 meters. Stop and rest immediately if you experience altitude sickness; don't push yourself! ☀️ Hidden gems on the summit (locals' secrets) Sunrise Observation Deck: The small platform to the right of Sheshen Cliff (half as crowded as the Golden Summit Sunrise Observation Deck!) Best time for sea of clouds: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM. Passing the Huayanding curve, you're likely to see the Cloud Falls. 🌥️ Azalea Sea: From April to May, the mountains along the route from Jiulao Cave to Yuxian Temple are covered in pink and white. 🌸 Money-saving tip: Stay in a heated room at Leidongping (over 500 yuan cheaper than the Golden Summit Hotel) and depart at 5:00 AM for sunrise. 🌅 🚌 Transportation Tips for Descending the Mountain Last Bus Time: Leidongping → High-Speed Railway Station Bus 6:30 PM (Be sure to line up an hour in advance!) Alternative: If you miss the bus, share a ride to Emeishan Station (approximately 40 minutes, 30 yuan per person) 🍴Food Map at the Foot of the Mountain (Local Verified) Restaurant Name, Signature Dish, Average Cost Per Person Mingsheng Radish Soup, Pork Knuckle, Radish Soup, ¥40, a decades-old establishment with a rich, savory broth Niuhua Shengli Spicy Hot Pot, Choose Your Own Skewers and Chili Sauce, ¥30, A smoky, fresh atmosphere Li Xiaochang Grilled Liangshan Pork + Juicy small intestines ¥50, freshly grilled and sliced, the meat is firm. Gong San's Cross-legged Beef and Offal Soup + Tender Beef ¥45, with a rich broth base, attracts frequent locals. Cowherd Master's Intangible Cultural Heritage Cross-legged Beef + Tofu Pudding Fish ¥60, a must-try sweet-skinned duck, generous portions. Emei Wangya Sweet-skinned Duck + Braised Goose ¥35, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a fragrant, braised flavor. 💡 Special Forces Advice: Avoid crowds: Enter the scenic area before 7 AM to avoid peak tour group activity. Wanfoding Trap: Currently closed! Don't waste two hours of wasted time. Caution during rainy season: June-August is prone to rain and fog, making the steps slippery and prone to falls, so bring anti-slip shoe covers. Travel light: Keep your carrying weight to less than 1/4 of your body weight, and choose a breathable backpack. 📌Summary: Choose a route based on your physical fitness. Bring a headlamp and knee pads when hiking at night, and queue for the bus an hour before your departure time. Take this guide with you to save money and experience the essence of Mount Emei~ #SichuanTravel #EmeiMountTravelGuide