The Milky Way slowly rotates above Gongga Snow Mountain, a paradise in the clouds, Dawa Gengza

🌟 Must-try TOP 5
1️⃣ Sea of Clouds Sunrise Spectacle🌅: Climb to the summit at 4 AM to wait for the sunrise (as stunning as Niubei Mountain)
2️⃣ Starry Sky Tent Camping🏕️: At 3,866 meters altitude, reach out and touch the stars (Milky Way visible to the naked eye in summer)
3️⃣ Snow Mountain Peaks Photography🏔️: See Gongga, Siguniang Mountain, and Emei Mountain all at once
4️⃣ Buddha’s Light Blessing Experience🙏: A natural wonder only lucky ones get to see
5️⃣ Tibetan Home Visit🛖: Drink butter tea and eat tsampa (experience authentic Tibetan life)

🎫 Ticket Tips

💰 Ticket + Sightseeing Bus: 140 RMB (must buy! Mountain roads are steep)
🏕️ Camping Rental: 200 RMB per tent (includes moisture-proof mat + sleeping bag) 🌅 Sunrise Tour: includes breakfast, dinner + guide = 198 RMB per person
💡 Hidden Benefit: The scenic area may open for free when the weather is excellent!

🚗 Transportation Guide

📍 Location: Qiaoqi Township, Baoxing County, Ya'an, Sichuan
🚗 Self-drive: 4 hours from Chengdu (Chengming Expressway + National Highway 351)
🚌 Tourist Shuttle: Chengdu Xinnanmen Bus Station → Baoxing → charter car to destination
⚠️ Note: The last 30 minutes are winding mountain roads with sharp turns (not recommended for beginners)

🏨 Accommodation Recommendations
🏡 Tibetan-style Homestay: Qiaoqi Township Tibetan Family Guesthouse (includes breakfast and dinner)
🏨 Comfortable Choice: Shenmulei Scenic Area Hotel (20 minutes by car)

📸 Photo Hotspots

1️⃣ East side of the viewing platform (Gongga Snow Mountain + sea of clouds)
2️⃣ Prayer Flag Trail (Tibetan style photo shoot)
3️⃣ Starry Sky Tent Area (Milky Way as background)
4️⃣ Mani Stone Pile at sunrise (golden radiance)
5️⃣ Selfies above the sea of clouds (full fairyland vibe)

🍜 Must-try Food

🍵 Butter Tea (anti-altitude sickness miracle)
🍚 Tsampa with Yak Meat (Tibetan energy meal)
🔥 Tibetan Hot Pot (warming heart and stomach)
🍎 Alpine Apples (sweet, crisp, and juicy)

💡 Insider Tips

☑️ Best Season: October to April next year (highest chance to see the sea of clouds)
☑️ Essential Gear: Down jacket + oxygen tank + sunglasses (high altitude)
☑️ Hidden Play: Find a local guide to take small paths and save energy
☑️ Weather Check: Follow the "Dawa Gengza Scenic Area" official WeChat for live updates

🕒 2 Days 1 Night Itinerary

Day 1: Depart Chengdu → Qiaoqi Township → Tibetan family experience → Summit climb at midnight
Day 2: Sea of Clouds sunrise → Snow mountain photography → Return trip

"When wrapped in a down jacket holding hot butter tea, suddenly you understand what 'this scene should only exist in heaven' means — the starry sky here is worth staying up late and enduring altitude sickness for!"

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