It was my first time climbing Jiuding Mountain, and I didn’t expect so many people would camp at night!

Jiuding Mountain has beautiful scenery. Along the way, you can see alpine meadows, dense forests, and blue skies. The scenery along the way changes with the altitude and is breathtakingly beautiful. After breakfast on Saturday, we took a bus from the mid-mountain B&B to the starting point of the hike, the Couple Tree. There is no specific location for the Couple Tree, but you can navigate (towards the advanced trail of Taiziling Ski Resort, there is a fork in the road, there is a sign with the Couple Tree on the left, and the ski equipment hall of Taiziling Advanced Trail is on the right). Couple Tree (2900m above sea level) - Lilipa - Chicken Claw Shed Campsite (3600m above sea level). The whole journey is about 8 kilometers, with a climb of about 700 meters, and it takes 4-5 hours. You can ride a dirt bike at the starting point of the climb from the Couple Tree to Lili (negotiate the price yourself). You can ride a horse from the starting point to the end of the Lili Climbing Course, but it is recommended that you walk by yourself. If you slip and fall, it is too dangerous to fly out directly. We arrived at the camp, found a place to stay, got bowls and chopsticks, and ate hotpot at the table for eight people. Weekend route: Chicken Claw Shed (3600 meters above sea level) - Black Dragon Pond (3900 meters above sea level) - Azalea Forest - White Dragon Pond. Breakfast time: 7:00. The entire journey is about 6 kilometers and takes 3 hours. You can check in your unused luggage from Jizhaopeng to Fuqishu (80 yuan). There are many downhills throughout the journey, so be sure to protect your knees. Camp accommodation must be booked in advance, especially on weekends when there are a lot of people. Tents and large bunk beds each have their own advantages and disadvantages. There are also independent large tents, which are slightly more expensive, but are definitely the most comfortable. The specific choice depends on personal wishes. You can taste the local Qiang specialties, such as bacon, which has a mellow taste, and stir-fried rice balls, which have a soft and glutinous texture. There is also a colorful sea of ​​flowers that blooms in the right season, which is very spectacular. Notes: 1. The weather on the mountain is changeable, please bring warm clothes and rain gear. 2. Prepare your mountaineering equipment, such as suitable shoes, backpack, etc. 3. Respect local customs and habits. 4. Pay attention to protecting the environment and don’t litter.