Crossing the breathtaking landscapes of the Hengduan Mountains and Western Sichuan Plateau

Day 1: Chengdu → Siguniang Mountain → Danba** ✔️ The snow-capped mountain reflections in Shuangqiao Valley are breathtakingly beautiful, with the best light at 3 PM! ✔️ Overnight in a Tibetan village in Danba—bonfire party under the stars is super atmospheric~ **📍Day 2: Moxi Stone Park → Tagong Grassland → Xinduqiao** ✔️ Wear a white dress in Moxi Stone Park for out-of-this-world photos! ✔️ Remember to bargain for horseback riding at Tagong Grassland—50 RMB lets you gallop freely. **📍Day 3: Daocheng Yading Long Route Challenge** ✔️ Luorong Pasture → Milk Lake → Five-Color Lake—7-hour hike is totally worth it! ✔️ Essentials: Oxygen tank + trekking poles + self-heating hotpot (lifesaver). **📍Day 4: Pearl Lake → Return Trip** ✔️ Relaxing visit to Pearl Lake, must-capture road shots on Highway 318. 🍜 Foodie must-tries:** ▪️ Xinduqiao’s "Waiting for Maple" yak meat hotpot. ▪️ Litang’s "Tsangyang Gyatso" Tibetan restaurant. **💡 Tips:** ✅ Best time: September–October, bring a down jacket + sunscreen. ✅ Hiring a local driver is safer (many sharp mountain road turns). **📷 Photo spots to hit:** 1️⃣ Bulala Peak Road in Siguniang Mountain. 2️⃣ Alien Planet Zone in Moxi Stone Park. 3️⃣ Snow-capped mountain reflections at Milk Lake in Daocheng Yading.