2h Cloud Ranch Day Trip Hiking Guide from Chengdu

I've long admired the name "Cloud Ranch" I really wanted to take a leisurely hike in the clouds This time I finally found the opportunity to explore 😆 - 🧭Navigation: Cloud Ranch (around Wenchuan) 🚗Driving time: 2-2.5h from Chengdu 🚫Parking: You can choose the parking lot at the foot of the mountain, about 20 yuan/car 🎟️Admission: 0 yuan (shuttle bus 30/person round trip) - There are two hiking trails to choose from at Cloud Ranch ❗️The basic recommendation is Route B Because I heard that Route A is difficult to walk and very challenging - 🏃🏻‍♂️Hiking route: Take the shuttle bus up the mountain → Get off at the hiking starting point (altitude 2000+) → Start Route B → Stone stair path → Forest dirt road → First mountain top (check in at the first swing spot) → Second mountain top (check in at the second swing spot) → Rush to the end of Cloud Ridge (altitude 3000+) → Return the same way to the shuttle bus drop-off point → Descend ❗️The whole journey is about 10 kilometers, and the round trip takes about 4h - 🏃🏻Hiking experience: The starting altitude of the entire Cloud Ranch is around 2200 meters The summit is about 3000 meters 👇🏻 Throughout the journey, you can see 👀 🌲Lush green forests 🌱Natural and fresh beautiful meadows ☁️White, soft, flowing clouds 🐑Free-roaming herds of horses, cattle, and sheep It's like the scenery of the grasslands in poems, imprinted right before your eyes 😉 - Although Cloud Ranch is beautiful, there are several points to note 🗣️Let's summarize a few small tips - 1️⃣: When taking the shuttle bus, it really winds through the mountain roads If you have friends who get carsick, be sure to prepare motion sickness medicine ❗️ 2️⃣: Because the altitude is high, the ultraviolet rays are particularly strong ❗️ Bring sunscreen clothing, sunscreen, ice sleeves, sun hats 👒, sunglasses 🕶️, etc. 😎 3️⃣: The climate in Western Sichuan is unpredictable And the top of Cloud Ranch is very large, pay attention to wind protection 🌬️ Always observe the weather conditions, add or remove clothing to avoid catching a cold 4️⃣: Bring a walking stick 🦯, wear professional hiking shoes 🥾 The whole journey is basically stone steps and dirt slopes, always climbing Going up the mountain is okay, but if you don't have a walking stick when going down After hiking, your legs will really start to shake haha~🥲 5️⃣: There's basically no proper meal available in the scenic area However, you can buy roasted potatoes 🥔 and small barbecues etc. It can be a simple snack But it's recommended to bring enough water 🥤 and dry food 🍪 before departure 6️⃣: Pay attention to the cows, sheep, and horses 🐂🐑🐎 Do not feed them actively, and do not get too close, keep a distance 7️⃣: Remember to bring your own garbage bags ❗️ Everyone must hike without a trace, to protect the natural environment ❗️ 8️⃣: If self-driving is inconvenient, or if you're worried about physical strength You can choose to join a group 😝 With a leader to guide, it's super worry-free! - The one-day hiking trip at Cloud Ranch Listened to the mountains, brushed the wind, saw the clouds I was really healed! 🥺 Finally, I hope everyone has fun at Cloud Ranch 😘