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I. 🚖 Transportation Guide 1. 🚘 Self-Drive ◦ 🚖 Route: Depart from Chengdu via Chengdu-Guanxian Expressway → Dujiangyan-Wenchuan Expressway → Panda Avenue. The total distance is about 220 km, taking 4-5 hours. ◦ 🏍 Advantages: Flexible and free, with opportunities to stop and enjoy scenic spots like Balang Mountain Sea of Clouds and Cat Nose Liang Viewing Platform along the way. 2. 🚎 Public Transport ◦ 🚌 Bus: Chengdu Chadianzi Bus Station offers multiple daily buses to Siguniangshan Town, costing 90-120 RMB (depending on the bus type), with a travel time of about 4-5 hours. ◦ 🚗 Carpool/Charter: Suitable for groups, with shared costs of around 200-300 RMB/person, and direct access to the scenic area entrance. 3. 🚎 In-Scenic Area Transport ◦ 🚌 Shuangqiao Valley: Requires a sightseeing bus (70 RMB/person) for the entire route, with free boarding and alighting between attractions. ◦ 🚎 Changping Valley: The first half can be covered by sightseeing bus (20 RMB/person), while the latter half requires hiking or horseback riding. II. 🏡 Accommodation Recommendations 1. 🎑 Siguniangshan Town ◦ 🏞 Yueshan Four Seasons Hidden Stay: 300-800 RMB/night, close to the tourist center, with panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows for mountain views. ◦ 🌠 Kongshan Homestay: Faces the main peak of Siguniang Mountain, featuring heated floors and a restaurant with excellent views. 2. 🛤 Near the Scenic Area ◦ 🎆 Yuntu·Fushan Meisu: Located next to Changping Valley, with modern luxury decor and Tibetan-style dining. ◦ 🌇 Jiarong Qingcheng Homestay: At the entrance of Shuangqiao Valley, featuring traditional Tibetan architecture and evening bonfire parties. III. 🍲 Food Guide 1. 🍛 Must-Try Specialties ◦ 🍣 Yak Meat Hot Pot: Tender meat and rich broth, recommended at Xiaojin County Tibetan restaurants (200-300 RMB/pot). ◦ 🥮 Tibetan Snacks: Tsampa (5-10 RMB), butter tea, and barley-based products. ◦ 🌯 Wild Mushrooms: Such as matsutake and morel mushrooms, available fresh at Rilong Town restaurants. 2. 🥠 Self-Supply Tips ◦ 🧁 Limited dining options in the scenic area; it’s advisable to bring self-heating meals, energy bars, and other snacks. IV. 🧚‍♂️ Clothing Suggestions 1. 👗 Clothing ◦ 👔 Essentials for All Seasons: Windbreaker, fleece jacket, and lightweight down jacket (due to large day-night temperature differences). ◦ 🧤 Summer: Sun-protective clothing, quick-dry shirts; Winter: Fleece-lined pants, windproof gloves. 2. 🛝 Gear ◦ 🍀 High-SPF sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat (strong UV rays at high altitudes). ◦ 🪴 Waterproof hiking or trekking shoes (some paths may be muddy). V. 🍁 Attraction Recommendations 1. 🍂 Core Three Valleys ◦ 🌼 Shuangqiao Valley (Ticket + Sightseeing Bus 150 RMB): The most developed area, featuring attractions like Redwood Forest (close-up mountain views), Potala Peak (scenic road), and Renshenguo Meadow (flower fields). ◦ 🌷 Changping Valley (Ticket + Sightseeing Bus 90 RMB): A hiking paradise, recommended route: Lama Temple → Dead Tree Beach → Muzuozi (16 km), with optional horseback riding (100-300 RMB). ◦ 🌸 Haizi Valley (Ticket 60 RMB): Suitable for mountaineers, with hikes to Da Haizi and Hua Haizi, requiring a guide. 2. 🌾 Mountaineering Experiences ◦ 🌊 Da Feng/Er Feng: Beginner-friendly, no professional certification needed, but a guide is required (total cost around 1500-2000 RMB). ◦ 🌫 Yaomei Peak: Professional-level climbing, requiring prior qualification; not recommended for casual tourists. VI. 🦭 Important Notes 1. 🐣 Altitude Sickness: Take Rhodiola in advance, avoid strenuous activity, and carry oxygen canisters. 2. 🐥 Ticket Reservations: During peak season, book 1-2 days in advance on "Aba Tourism Network," with a daily limit of 20,000 visitors. 3. 🌽 Safety Tips: ◦ 🍾 Horseback riding requires a handler; avoid riding alone. ◦ 🍶 Off-limits areas are prohibited; follow scenic area signs. 🫖 Sample Itinerary • 🥤 One-Day Trip: Shuangqiao Valley (morning) → Cat Nose Liang Viewing Platform (noon) → Changping Valley (afternoon). • 🥛 Three-Day In-Depth Trip: Day 1: Chengdu → Siguniangshan Town (overnight); Day 2: Full-day Shuangqiao Valley exploration; 🍀 Day 3: Changping Valley hike → Return.