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OMG! Stunning Scenery for Free? Hurry to Gunong Village and You Won't Regret It!

Hey guys! Just discovered this hidden gem in Western Sichuan—Gunong Village—with ZERO entrance fees! Snow-capped mountains, streams, and grasslands are all free, and every shot looks like a movie poster! Check out this 2-day-1-night guide to fully immerse yourself in the "Little Guilin of the North"! 🚗 Itinerary|2 Days 1 Night Getaway Day 1: Utopia at the Foot of Snow Mountains - Morning: Depart from Chengdu, enjoy the 5-hour scenic drive through Western Sichuan - Noon: Feast on Tibetan smoked pork and sweet yak yogurt at a local Tibetan restaurant - Afternoon: Set up tents by the river! Cook hotpot facing Yala Snow Mountain—soothing with the sound of flowing streams - Night: Stargaze from your tent and fall asleep under the Milky Way Day 2: Explore & Return - Morning: Head to Balangshengdu Village viewpoint—20 yuan for panoramic mountain views + Milky Way shots - Noon: Savor Tibetan hotpot with fresh yak meat and wild mushrooms - Afternoon: Stop by Tago Monya Monastery—dress in Tibetan attire for epic photos against red walls and golden roofs - Evening: Return to Chengdu with a camera full of memories! 🏡 Accommodation Guide - Tibetan guesthouses: Muxuezhuang, Tianshan Yeke·Cloud Residence (150-300 yuan/night, wake up to mountain views) - Camping: Book campsites with bathrooms and hot water in advance! 🍜 Must-Try Flavors of Western Sichuan ✅ Crispy Tibetan smoked pork ✅ Yak yogurt with sugar ✅ Soul-warming Tibetan hotpot ✅ Butter tea with barley cakes 🚙 Travel Tips - Self-drive: 5 hours from Chengdu (SUV recommended) - Public transport: Xinnanmen→Kangding (4h) + chartered car (1.5h, 200-300 yuan/car) 📸 Instagram-Worthy Spots ❶ Any grassland with Yala Snow Mountain backdrop ❷ Morning/evening stream reflections of the mountains ❸ Milky Way + mountain long-exposure shots (tripod needed) ⚠️ Heads Up ▫️ Altitude: 3,500m—avoid strenuous activity to prevent altitude sickness ▫️ Extreme UV! Sunscreen + windbreaker essential ▫️ Respect local customs—ask before photographing villagers Pack your bags this weekend! Escape the crowds and take home Gunong Village's mountains, stars, and serenity~💫
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Posted: Jun 18, 2025
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