Just got back from Zoige, the live shots are so beautiful!

The Zoige Grassland is located in Aba Prefecture, Sichuan Province. It is one of the most beautiful alpine wetland grasslands in China. During the Mid-Autumn Festival (September-October), the autumn colors are just beginning to appear, and the climate is cool, making it a great time to travel during the off-season! The following is a carefully compiled guide: ### 🌟 **Best time to visit** - **Mid-to-late September to early October**: The grassland turns from green to yellow, the autumn scenery is rich in layers, the weather is sunny and there is little rain, and the temperature difference between morning and evening is large (5℃–20℃), so you need to prepare a thick coat. ### 🚗 **Transportation** - **Self-driving**: Depart from Chengdu, pass through Dujiangyan-Wenchuan-Songpan-Zoige (about 6–7 hours), and you can stop at Taoping Qiang Village and Moon Bay along the way. - **Bus**: Take a direct bus from Chengdu Chadianzi Station to Zoige County (about 8 hours), and then charter a car to the grassland (about 1 hour). ### 📍 **Must-see attractions** 1. **Flower Lake Wetland** - In mid-autumn, the aquatic plants are golden, migratory birds migrate south, and the plank road is perfect for taking pictures. Tickets are CNY 75 (including sightseeing bus). 2. **First Bay of the Yellow River** - At sunset, the Yellow River meanders like a golden belt. Climb the viewing platform or take the elevator (CNY 105 for ticket + elevator). 3. **Re'er Grassland** - Horse riding experience (about CNY 80/hour), visit herdsmen's homes and drink butter tea. 4. **Langmusi (border of Gansu/Sichuan)** - Tibetan Buddhist temple, the autumn colors of the Red Cliff Gorge are charming, 1.5 hours away from Zoige ### 🏠 **Accommodation recommendations** - **Zoige County**: Better conditions (such as Zoige Hotel), suitable for families. - **Tangke Town**: Near the First Bay of the Yellow River (recommended Yellow River First Bay Hotel), convenient for taking sunset photos. - **Tent camp**: There are Mongolian yurt experiences near Flower Lake (reservations required in advance, keep warm at night). ### 📌 **Precautions** - **Altitude sickness**: 3,500m above sea level, avoid strenuous exercise, prepare Rhodiola Rosea and oxygen cylinders. - **Sun and cold protection**: Strong ultraviolet rays, need sunscreen + sunglasses; wear down jackets in the morning and evening. - **Environmental protection**: Do not step on the wetlands, take away garbage. ### 🗓 **3-day itinerary reference** - **D1**: Chengdu-Zoige (stay in the county) - **D2**: Flower Lake-Re'er Grassland-First Bay of the Yellow River (stay in Tangke) - **D3**: Langmusi-return trip Zoige in the Mid-Autumn Festival has both the vastness of the grassland and the mystery of Tibet. Bring your camera and thick clothes for a golden grassland trip! 🌾📸