Sichuan Siguniang Mountain Travel Guide

✅Transportation ✅Travel Routes ✅Precautions Siguniang Mountain is located in Xiaojin County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province. It is a national scenic area and an outdoor sports paradise. Here is a detailed travel guide for your reference: 1. Overview of Siguniang Mountain - Main attractions: Composed of four snow-capped peaks (Big Peak, Second Peak, Third Peak, Yaomei Peak) and three valleys (Shuangqiao Valley, Changping Valley, Haizi Valley). - Shuangqiao Valley: The most developed, suitable for sightseeing, with boardwalks and sightseeing buses. The scenery mainly features snow mountains, meadows, and lakes. - Changping Valley: A paradise for hiking and horseback riding enthusiasts, leading to Bipeng Valley (crossing route). - Haizi Valley: Pristine ecology, suitable for mountaineering and adventure, with many alpine lakes of various sizes. 2. Best Travel Time - May to October: Lush greenery in summer, colorful forests in mid to late October, ideal for hiking and photography. - November to April: Magnificent winter snow scenes, but some routes may be closed; suitable for mountaineers challenging the snow mountains. 3. Transportation 1. Departure from Chengdu (recommended): - Self-driving: Chengdu → Dujiangyan → Wolong → Balang Mountain → Siguniangshan Town (about 4-5 hours). - Bus: From Chadianzi Bus Station/New South Gate Station → Xiaojin County (passing through Siguniangshan Town), about 5-6 hours. - Carpool/Charter: Flexible and convenient, about 150-200 RMB per person. 2. Plateau Notice: Passing through Balang Mountain Pass (altitude 4481 meters), altitude sickness may occur; oxygen tanks are recommended. 4. Tickets and Fees - Shuangqiao Valley: Entrance 80 RMB + sightseeing bus 70 RMB. - Changping Valley: Entrance 70 RMB + sightseeing bus 20 RMB. - Haizi Valley: Entrance 60 RMB (no sightseeing bus, hiking or horseback riding required). - Outdoor activities: Mountaineering permits required (Big Peak 150 RMB, Second Peak 200 RMB, Third Peak 400 RMB). 5. Classic Route Recommendations 1. Easy Sightseeing Tour (2 days) - Day 1: Chengdu → Siguniangshan Town → Shuangqiao Valley (stay overnight in town). - Day 2: Half-day tour of Changping Valley (Lama Temple → Dead Tree Beach) → return to Chengdu. 2. Hiking and Mountaineering Tour (3-4 days) - Day 1: Chengdu → Siguniangshan Town, acclimate to altitude. - Day 2: Haizi Valley → Big Peak/Second Peak Base Camp (hiking about 6-8 hours). - Day 3: Summit and return to Chengdu (guide accompaniment required). 3. Long Crossing Hike (5 days) - Changping Valley → Bipeng Valley crossing, requires professional equipment and guide. 6. Accommodation Recommendations - Siguniangshan Town: Concentrated inns and hotels with good conditions (recommended: Sacred Image, Ali Ben Youth Hostel). - Inside Changping Valley/Haizi Valley: Muliaozi Camp, Base Camp tents (suitable for hikers). 7. Precautions 1. Altitude sickness: Avoid strenuous exercise upon arrival; bring Rhodiola and oxygen tanks. 2. Unpredictable weather: Large temperature differences between day and night; bring windproof jackets, sunscreen, and rain gear. 3. Environmental protection: No littering; protect the ecological environment. 4. Safety: Hire local guides for mountaineering; do not go alone. 8. Food Recommendations - Tibetan hot pot, butter tea, yak meat, barley cakes (available in town restaurants). 9. Nearby Attractions - Bipeng Valley: Stunning autumn colors, suitable for crossing from Changping Valley. - Danba Tibetan Villages: Experience the culture of the Jiarong Tibetan people. Siguniang Mountain suits travelers with different needs, whether for leisure photography or hardcore hiking, everyone can find enjoyment. Plan your route in advance, pay attention to safety, and enjoy the beauty of nature!