Four Girls Mountains Scenic Area, located in Sichuan Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Xiaojin County, Four Girls Mountains Town, is a bright pearl in the Qionglai Mountains of the Tibetan Plateau, only 220 kilometers away from Chengdu, is away from the hustle and bustle of the world, close to the nature of the perfect choice. It is not only a World Natural Heritage Site, National Scenic Spot, National Geopark and National Nature Reserve, but also a Sichuan Giant Panda Habitat World Heritage Site and one of the Top Ten Famous Mountaineering Mountains in China, and the honor of being a 5A-level tourist attraction is the highest praise for its stunning scenery.

Four Girls Mountains climbing and hiking is a challenging and beautiful outdoor activities, the following is a detailed climbing and hiking strategy for your reference:

I. Pre-preparation

1. Equipment preparation

a. Clothing: fleece or wool cap (need to cover ears), duck tongue hat, head scarf, punching jacket (windproof and waterproof), punching pants/soft shell pants, quick-drying clothes and pants, warm pants (to wear at the time of the summit).

b. Shoes and socks: Sharpened high-top hiking shoes (non-slip, protect ankles), thickened wool socks.

c. Other equipment: hiking poles, hiking bag (enough space to store water, lunch, etc.), headlamp/torch and spare batteries, raincoat, waterproof bag, down sleeping bag (temperature -15℃), moisture-proof pads, toiletries, sunblock, sunscreen, sunscreen lip balm, camera, protective gear, rechargeable batteries, water bottle.

2. Physical preparation

a. Health condition: Make sure you are in good health, have no history of heart disease, high blood pressure or other serious illnesses, and are not pregnant.

b. Physical training: Conduct physical training in advance to enhance cardiorespiratory fitness and stamina.

c. Acclimatization to high altitude: If possible, acclimatize to high altitude in advance to reduce the risk of plateau reaction.

3. Route planning

a. Selection of route: Choose a suitable route according to your physical ability and experience. There are several hiking routes in Four Girls Mountains, such as Changpinggou, Shuangqiaogou and Haizigou, etc. Among them, Dafeng and Erfeng are ideal choices for entry-level snow mountains.

b. Know the weather: Pay attention to the weather forecast in the Four Girls Mountains area to avoid climbing in bad weather.

4. Safety Preparation

1. Purchase insurance: It is recommended to purchase accident insurance for short-term group trips.

2. Carry first-aid medicines: such as anti-high-exposure medicines, Yunnan Baiyao, blood-stopping bandages and so on.

II. Recommended Itinerary

The following is a typical three-day climbing and hiking itinerary (take Dafeng as an example):

Day 1: Chengdu - Siguniangshan Town

Depart from Chengdu in the morning, pass through Yingxiu and Wolong, and arrive at Siguniangshan Town. Rest and recuperate in the town to get used to the high altitude environment and prepare for the next day's climb.

Day 2: Siguniangshan Town - Dafeng Base Camp

Depart from the town in the morning and follow the established hiking route. Pass by the landmarks such as Guozhuangping, Chaoshanping and Dajianbao, and finally arrive at Dafeng Base Camp. Rest at the base camp and prepare for the summit the next day.

Day 3: Dafeng Base Camp - Summit - Return to Chengdu

Depart in the early hours of the morning and start to climb the Big Peak. Depending on your physical strength and the weather conditions, you will choose the right time to reach the summit. After the summit, enjoy the magnificent view of the snow-capped mountains and then return to the base camp. From the base camp, return to Siguniangshan Town and then return to Chengdu.

III. Precautions

a. Safety first: always put safety in the first place during the climbing process and make sure the leader/guide is within your line of sight.

b. Maintain physical fitness: reasonably distribute physical strength and avoid excessive fatigue.

c. Warmth and sun protection: High altitude areas have large temperature differences and strong ultraviolet rays, so it is necessary to do a good job of warmth and sun protection measures.

d. Comply with regulations: comply with local environmental protection regulations, do not litter, and protect the natural environment.

e. Keep in touch: Keep in touch with your companions and the tour leader, and report your physical condition and problems in time.

f. Cope with plateau reaction: If you have symptoms of plateau reaction, you should report to the tour leader in time and take corresponding relief measures.

With sufficient preparation and precautions, you will be able to safely and happily complete the climbing and hiking trip to Four Girls Mountains. We wish you a pleasant journey!