Four Sisters Mountain Summer Hiking Guide for Beginners! No Need to Think, Just Follow This Plan!

👇🏻 Why You Should Go ✨ Check off one of China's top 10 classic hiking routes "Chang-Chuan-Bi" + climb your first snow mountain (Big Peak/Second Peak) in one trip! ✨ Enjoy cool 20°C summer temperatures in this oxygen-rich paradise, with views of alpine lakes, starry skies, and wildflower meadows ✨ Beginner-friendly! With horse team service + light hiking equipment, even first-timers can conquer this outdoor paradise 📍 Location Four Sisters Mountain Town, Xiaojin County, Aba Prefecture, Sichuan Province 🚗 Transportation ✔️ Self-driving: 4-hour drive from Chengdu, good road conditions but many mountain roads ✔️ Bus: Chadianzi Bus Station to Xiaojin County (💰90 yuan), then shared ride to town (💰20 yuan) ✔️ Group tour: Departing from Chengdu including transportation + accommodation + guide, perfect for those who want convenience 🏔 Must-Visit Spots 1️⃣ Changping Valley Muluozi Campsite A secret campsite after a 12km hike, with direct views of Yaomei Peak and visible Milky Way at night 2️⃣ Chazi Valley End Campsite The final stop of the Chang-Chuan-Bi route, look back during your early morning pass crossing for breathtaking cloud seas and sunrise views 3️⃣ Big Peak/Second Peak Summit Experience the ritual of climbing your first snow mountain! Summer snow conditions are moderate with high summit success rates 4️⃣ Haizi Valley Flower Sea From June to August, wildflowers cover the ground, yaks graze leisurely, creating a perfect oil painting scene 🎫 Ticket Information ▫️ Changping Valley: 70 yuan entrance + 20 yuan shuttle bus ▫️ Haizi Valley: 60 yuan entrance (required for Big/Second Peak) ▫️ Outdoor activity permit: 150 yuan (mandatory!) ▫️ Chang-Chuan-Bi route requires advance booking for guide/horse team (💰200 yuan/day) 🔥 Itineraries 【Chang-Chuan-Bi 4 Days】 D1 Chengdu - Four Sisters Mountain Town D2 Changping Valley - Lama Temple - Muluozi (5h hiking) D3 Muluozi - Chazi Valley End (6h hiking) D4 Cross 4660m pass - Bipeng Valley - Chengdu (10h hiking) 【Big Peak 3 Days】 D1 Chengdu - Four Sisters Mountain Town D2 Town - Haizi Valley - Base Camp (5h hiking/horseback) D3 Summit push to 5025m - Return to Chengdu 💡 Other Tips ❶ Big temperature differences between day and night! Layer with quick-dry shirts + fleece + windproof jacket ❷ Base camp accommodations are basic; bring a -15°C sleeping bag for better hygiene ❸ Altitude sickness warning! Drink rhodiola tea 2 weeks in advance, bring glucose for summit day ❹ Bring rain covers during the rainy season (June-August), crampons may be needed for snow at the pass ❺ Protect the environment! Take your trash with you and don't disturb the yak herds 👀 Special Reminders ✅ For Milky Way photos, stake out spots at 2 AM at Muluozi where light pollution is minimal ✅ Second Peak is 30% more difficult than Big Peak! If you don't exercise regularly, choose Big Peak ✅ Horses are limited in the scenic area; book at least 1 week in advance during peak season Ladies, save this guide! You'll regret missing Western Sichuan in summer!