Chengdu Getaway: Reach Ya'an Wanggangping in Just 2 Hours!

Discover an Ice and Snow Kingdom Above the Clouds + Gongga Golden Mountain + Rime Forest + Nordic Ski Resort! Just 3.5 hours from Chengdu without the Western Sichuan crowds! Ya'an Wanggangping is praised by "China National Geographic" as the "prime spot for mountain viewing." With elevations from 1,000-3,600m, you won't experience altitude sickness yet can enjoy spectacular views of the "King of Sichuan Mountains" - Gongga peaks from just 30km away. In winter, it transforms into a fairytale rime forest wonderland! ⛄️ --- 🔥 Trip Highlights 1️⃣ Golden Mountain Sunrise Spectacle 👉 Recommended viewpoint: Muyun Manor observation deck - capture stunning shots of Gongga's main peak and the snowy mountain road with a telephoto lens 2️⃣ Rime Forest Hiking 👉 Enchanted Ice Forest: Best viewing time is 8:00-11:00 AM when crystal rime frost covers the branches - perfect for atmospheric photos 3️⃣ Cloud-level Skiing Experience 👉 World's most scenic ski resort: Beginner/intermediate slopes + professional equipment rental - even novices can enjoy the "white romance" at the foot of Gongga 4️⃣ Stargazing Campsite Stay 👉 Recommended: Tuokegui Eco Camp with floor heating + projector + private bathroom - enjoy mountain and star views from bed for just 200+ yuan per person --- 📅 2-Day Complete Itinerary Day 1: Chengdu → Shimian → Wanggangping - 2:00 PM: Depart Chengdu, direct highway route to Shimian - 5:30 PM: Visit "China's #1 BBQ" in Shimian (recommended: Yefeng BBQ or Haowen BBQ) - 7:00 PM: Check in to accommodation: Choose Jun Lan Hotel (next to ski resort) if budget allows, or stargazing tent camp for better value Day 2: Wanggangping Exploration → Return - 7:30 AM: Take the "5-star thrilling" cloud cable car - 10 minutes through clouds to the mountain viewing platform - 8:30 AM: Photograph golden sunrise at Muyun Manor → Hike through rime-covered strange tree forest (bring snacks! No supplies available en route) - 12:00 PM: Lunch at scenic area restaurant - try Tibetan yak meat hotpot - 2:00 PM: Enjoy 2 hours at the ski resort (beginners can hire an instructor for 200 yuan/hour) - 4:00 PM: Return journey with a stop at Dadu River Canyon observation deck --- 📌 Essential Tips ✔️ Money-saving ticket package: Save 30% by purchasing cable car + shuttle bus + ski pass together ✔️ Clothing guide: Quick-dry underwear + fleece + windproof jacket, hats and scarves essential! ✔️ Photography gear: Telephoto lens for mountains, wide-angle for rime forest, tripod for night sky ✔️ Hidden experience: Between December-February, you might witness the rare "Buddha halo" phenomenon - check weather forecast in advance! --- 🌟 Trip.com Exclusive Benefits 🔥 Click the link to book "Wanggangping Ski Package" and save 100 yuan! 👉 Includes: Scenic area ticket + cable car + shuttle bus + 2 hours skiing + stargazing campsite accommodation