Four Sisters Mountain + Mosika Village 3 Days 2 Nights Itinerary

📅 Overview of the Trip D1: Chengdu -- Shuangqiaogou, Four Sisters Mountain -- Danba County D2: Danba -- Erwacao -- Pristine Forest -- Xiaomiaozi -- Mosika -- Danba D3: Danba -- Jiaju Tibetan Village -- Maobiliang Viewing Platform -- Chengdu 🚗 Daily Itinerary Details & Must-See Highlights DAY 1: Explore the Essence of Shuangqiaogou, Four Sisters Mountain ⏰ 6:00 AM: Depart from Chengdu, navigate to "Shuangqiaogou, Four Sisters Mountain," approximately 4 hours drive. Cross Balang Mountain Tunnel to see the sea of clouds (clear weather offers views of Yaomei Peak). 🏔️ Shuangqiaogou Activities (Entrance + Sightseeing Bus: 150 RMB/person, 4 hours of exploration) Redwood Forest Station: Get up close to glaciers, perfect snowy mountain backdrop for photos 📸 Budala Peak: Iconic snow mountain road shots! Must-capture prayer flags + white pagoda (park safely by the roadside) Siguna Lake: Emerald green lake with snow mountain reflections, 15-minute walk along the boardwalk Nianyuba Rafting 💦: 90 RMB/person, 20-minute gentle highland rafting, crystal-clear waters (bring waterproof phone pouch!) ⚠️ Leave the park by 2:00 PM, drive 3 hours to Danba Jiaju Tibetan Village (drive cautiously on mountain roads). 🏡 Overnight Stay at Jiaju Tibetan Village: Recommended "Danba Huajian Mountain Inn," the owner’s Tibetan chicken soup is delicious! For views, choose observation platforms 1/3/5 (Platform 3 has a romantic lavender field). DAY 2: Discover Mosika - Kingdom of Marmots ⏰ 7:00 AM: Depart from Jiaju → Mosika Village (2.5 hours drive, last 30 km is gravel road, SUV preferred!) 🦫 Mosika Activities (No entrance fee, 3 hours of exploration) Marmot Feeding: Find "working" marmots at the village entrance/prayer flag area, interact with unsalted biscuits (avoid feeding chocolate!) Jinlong Temple Pilgrimage: Watch monks create mandalas with milk Snow Mountain Pasture Hiking: 2 km light hike, chance to spot Tibetan snowcocks + yak herds 📸 Photography Tips: Wear brown-toned clothing to blend in with marmots, use GoPro for first-person biscuit-feeding shots! ⚠️ Return by 3:00 PM, overnight stay in Danba County (more dining options available). DAY 3: In-depth Experience at Jiaju Tibetan Village 🌄 6:00 AM: Visit Platform 1 to capture morning mist over the Tibetan village! Stunning morning light and scattered watchtowers resemble an oil painting. 👘 Tibetan Village Activities Tibetan Costume Photoshoot: 60 RMB for a full set (headpiece + belt), take photos on the walking trail or inn terrace for authentic vibes Handmade Tsampa: Visit a Tibetan household to learn how to make butter tea + shape barley tsampa (paid experience, about 30 RMB/person) Hidden Gems: Explore small trails behind the village to spot squirrels; during pear blossom season (March-April), enjoy the mountain covered in white flowers ⏰ 12:00 PM: Return to Chengdu, stop by "Maobiliang" for panoramic shots of Four Sisters Mountain! 💡 Tips to Avoid Pitfalls 1️⃣ Mosika Road Conditions: Navigate to "Erwacao Village" to enter Mosika, drive slowly on gravel roads! Check for road closures during rainy season. 2️⃣ Altitude Sickness: Four Sisters Mountain altitude exceeds 3800m; avoid bathing on the first day, bring oxygen bottles. 3️⃣ Ticket Discounts: Jiaju Tibetan Village entrance fee is 50 RMB; staying in village inns offers a 40 RMB discount! 4️⃣ Feeding Precautions: Marmots are scared of flashlights! Avoid using phone flash for photos to prevent startling them into refusing food. 🎒 Essential Packing List ✅ Documents: ID card (Sichuan-Chongqing residents get half-price tickets for Four Sisters Mountain!) ✅ Clothing: Windbreaker + sun hat + sunglasses (strong UV rays in highlands) ✅ Snacks: Self-heating meals + bottled water (high prices within scenic areas) ✅ Gear: Windproof mask (Mosika is windy) + waterproof shoes (rafting may wet your feet) 💬 Real Feedback from Travelers: "Mosika marmots are adorable! But the road is so bumpy it makes you question life… recommend starting early!" —摘 "Jiaju Tibetan Village inn owner is super hospitable, Tibetan costume photoshoot is worth every penny!"