The most beautiful surrounding tour routes in Chengdu

Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area+Ruoergai Grassland:Flower Sea+First Bend of the Yellow River, a stunning combination

1、 Why is this the golden route that must be taken in this lifetime?

Core Highlights:

Landscape contrast MAX: Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area Waterscape Fantastic × Ruoergai Grassland Broad × Yellow River Nine Curves Magnificent

Seasonal adaptability: The flower sea blooms from June to August, and the colorful pool water is the darkest from September to October

Altitude friendly type: The highest point of the entire journey is 3500 meters (Huanglong Scenic Area), with low risk of altitude sickness


This route has been selected as one of the top 3 most popular self driving routes in western Sichuan by Mafengwo for three consecutive years, with over 60% of families participating in the summer vacation!

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2、 Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area Deep Play: Decoding all waterscapes


Must Check in Points:

Five Flower Sea: From 9-11am, the water surface is like a color palette (wearing a white long dress is the most eye-catching!)

Changhai: Last environmentally friendly vehicle at 19:30, contracted for unmanned secret areas

Shuzheng Qunhai: Trekking section of boardwalk, chance of encountering squirrels 90%


Avoiding pitfalls guide:

Don't believe the rumor of 'accommodation in the ditch', you must leave the ditch on the same day

Bring your own lunch! Box lunch at Norilang Central Station costs 68 yuan per serving and has to wait in line for a long time

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3、 Ruoergai Grassland: N Ways to Open Flower Sea and Pastoral Songs

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Flower Sea Matrix:

Re Er Dam: Gesanghua+Dandelion Sea in mid to late July

Huahu Scenic Area: Floating Bridge on Water+Black necked Crane Habitat (with telephoto lens!)

Langmu Temple Back Mountain: Wild Flower Sea+Heavenly Burial Platform Cultural Landscape


Experience upgrade:

Herdsmen's home visit: Drinking yak milk tea and experiencing making butter

Starry Sky Camping: Omotang Flower Sea Base Light Pollution Level 1

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4、 The First Bend of The Yellow River: A Stunning Geographic Poem

Hot search term implantation: shooting parameters for the sunset of the Yellow River in Jiuqu, elevator observation deck and pit avoidance


Release Tips:


Time: Summer 19:20-19:40 (occupy seat 1 hour in advance)

Equipment: Tripod+Wide angle lens (F8 aperture for shooting starlight)

Hidden camera position: Mountain behind Sogezang Temple, with panoramic view of S Bay and prayer flags available

Important Notice:


Regular observation deck elevator costs 40 yuan/person, and booking for the mountaintop tent hotel is required 2 months in advance

Keep raincoats on hand during the rainy season! Instantaneous weather change rate exceeds 80%

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5、 Travel plan: 4-day 3-night nanny level guide

Hot search word implantation: self driving road condition from Chengdu to Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area, and Ruoergai ring line accommodation recommendation


Classic itinerary:

D1: Chengdu → Wenchuan → Songpan Ancient City (accommodation)

D2: Songpan → Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area all day tour (Sugoukou)

D3: Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area → Ruoergai Grassland → Jiuqu First Bay of the Yellow River (Sutangke)

D4: Tangke → Hongyuan Moon Bay → Miyalo → Chengdu


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Transportation Tips:


Choose off-road vehicles such as Toyota Land Cruiser/Haval H9 for self driving (don't feel sorry when encountering rough roads)

Recommended 5-seater SUV+reliable bilingual Tibetan Chinese driver for chartering


Bonus points:

Tibetan clothing experience: Renting clothing in Langmu Temple Town for 50 yuan/day

Plateau cuisine: try tsamba+hand grazed meat+buttered tea three piece set

Environmental initiative: Bring your own garbage bag! Grassland ecologically fragile areas need to be protected

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