The people of Western Sichuan are really tight-lipped!

🌟 Preparation - Documents: Bring your ID card and other documents that may offer discounts such as student ID, senior citizen card, etc. - Clothing: The plateau climate is changeable with large temperature differences between day and night. Even in summer, you need thick outerwear like windbreakers and fleece jackets. In winter, focus more on keeping warm with down jackets, thermal underwear, hats, scarves, gloves, etc. - Daily necessities: toiletries, skincare products, sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, umbrellas or raincoats, etc. - Medications: Prepare altitude sickness medications like rhodiola (take a few days in advance), danshen tablets, as well as common medicines for colds, stomach issues, motion sickness, fever, glucose, etc. - Items: Phone, camera, chargers, power banks, etc. Download local maps in advance. 🚗 Transportation Guide - Self-driving: From Chengdu, take the Chengya Expressway and Yakang Expressway to Kangding, then follow National Highway 318 to Xinduqiao, about 6 hours in total. - Bus: Take a bus from Chengdu Chadianzi Bus Station or Xinnanmen Bus Station to Kangding, then transfer to a bus to Xinduqiao. - Charter: Contact local drivers for a charter service, costing about 800-1000 yuan per day, suitable for group travel. - Shared rides: Many private cars offer shared rides at Kangding East Gate or Walking Street, costing about 40-50 yuan per person, departing when 4 passengers are seated. ☑️ Recommended Attractions - Ten-Mile Gallery: Along National Highway 248, golden poplar trees line both sides of the road, with grasslands, streams, mountains, and Tibetan villages. The changing light creates a picturesque scene. - Zheduo Mountain: The first high mountain on the Sichuan-Tibet line with a pass at 4,298 meters. You can view Gongga Snow Mountain and experience the famous "nine curves and eighteen bends" winding mountain road. - Tagong Grassland: The closest pure pastoral grassland to Kangding, featuring Tagong Monastery and Yala Snow Mountain. Most beautiful from late June to early August. - Yuzixi and Gedilamu: A 4,200-meter observation platform offering 360-degree views of Gongga Snow Mountain, Yala Snow Mountain, etc. Ideal for sunrise and sunset views in the evening and early morning. 🏭 Accommodation Options - Xinduqiao Town: High-end options include Gongga Zong Manor with Tibetan-style courtyards and rooms facing snow mountains; budget-friendly options include Dengfeng Photography Theme Hotel with floor heating and oxygen supply. - Jiagenba/Shangmuju: Many Tibetan homestays where you can experience making tsampa and take photos in Tibetan costumes, priced at 150-300 yuan per night including breakfast and dinner. 😍 Food Recommendations - Lamb Hot Pot: Made with local free-range lamb and secret broth, delicious taste. - Tsampa: Traditional Tibetan snack made from barley flour, nutritious. - Butter Tea: Tibetan beverage made from butter, tea leaves, salt, etc., good for cold resistance. - Tibetan Butter Pastry: Crispy outside with both sweet and savory fillings. - Highland Barley Wine: Brewed from highland barley with a mellow taste. ☑️ Travel Routes - One-day tour: Xinduqiao Town → Ten-Mile Gallery (morning photography) → Jiagenba (morning) → Tagong Grassland (lunch) → Yuzixi (sunset) → Return. - Two-day tour: Day 1: Xinduqiao → Jiagenba → Shangmuju Village (stay in Tibetan homestay, stargazing at night); Day 2: Shangmuju → Lengga Lake (view Gongga reflection from afar) → Zimei Pass (sea of clouds at sunset) → Xinduqiao. ⚠️ Precautions - Xinduqiao is at an altitude of about 3,300 meters, where altitude sickness may occur. Take altitude sickness medication in advance, drink plenty of water, and avoid strenuous exercise. - Local weather changes frequently, bring rain gear and warm clothing. - Respect local customs. Don't photograph people in Tibetan villages without permission, and rotate prayer wheels clockwise.