Lixiaolu｜A Secret Sichuan Western Wonderland Healed by Snow Mountains and Waterfalls

A spontaneous "stress relief trip for oxen and horses," using snow mountains, waterfalls, forests, and the aroma of coffee to reboot your weekend!

🚗 Recommended Itinerary: Efficient and In-depth Versions

🌞 One-Day Weekend Tour (Efficient Check-in Version)

Route: Chengdu → Dujiangyan → Leishenwang Waterfall (Rongguilinka Campsite) → Liantaigou Red Stone Beach → Daerpu → Chengdu

• 6:00 Depart Chengdu: Leave early to avoid rush hour, make a short stop at Dujiangyan (1 hour) to experience the grandeur of the ancient water conservancy project.

• 9:30 Leishenwang Waterfall: Navigate to "Rongguilinka Campsite," the waterfall is hidden in the primeval forest. A 10-minute hike through dappled light forest trails brings you face to face with mist and an instant cool down! The campsite offers barbecue, hot pot, and coffee. Highly recommend trying the Tibetan yak meat hot pot paired with a cup of freshly ground coffee, creating a perfect picnic atmosphere against the snowy mountain backdrop.

• 11:30 Liantaigou Red Stone Beach: A free attraction where red stones frame the snow mountains. Low-angle shots highlight the red stone textures, and bright-colored outdoor jackets guarantee 100% photo success.

• 13:30 Daerpu: Meadows and streams at the foot of the snow mountains. Rent a canopy tent for camping or stroll along the wooden bridge, watch herds of cattle and sheep, and enjoy the tranquility of the "Little Switzerland of Western Sichuan."

• 17:00 Return: All asphalt roads, electric car range is worry-free, arrive back in Chengdu before 20:00.

💡 Tips:

• The morning light at Red Stone Beach is soft and ideal for photography; in the afternoon at Daerpu, when clouds are low, the snow mountain reflections are clearer.

• Leishenwang Waterfall campsite requires advance booking; on weekends, arrive before 9:00 to avoid queues.

🌄 Two-Day In-depth Tour (Relaxed, No Rush Version)

Day 1: Chengdu → Bipenggou (Stay at Gurgou Hot Springs)

• 8:00 Depart Chengdu: Via Duwen Expressway, arrive at Bipenggou by 11:00.

• 11:30 Explore Bipenggou: Take sightseeing buses through the primeval forest, check in at Longwang Sea, Panyang Lake, and Swallow Rock Nest. Autumn colorful forests and snow mountains intertwine like a painting.

• 16:00 Gurgou Hot Springs: Check in at Ramada Hot Spring Hotel, soak in the infinity pool, watch the snow mountain sunset, and relieve plateau fatigue.

Day 2: Bipenggou → Daerpu → Red Stone Beach → Leishenwang Waterfall → Chengdu

• 8:30 Depart Bipenggou: Head along Lixiaolu, stop at Liantaigou for 1 hour to photograph the snow mountain road.

• 10:30 Daerpu: Camp or take a light hike to feel the healing power of meadows and streams.

• 12:00 Red Stone Beach: After lunch, shoot dramatic contrasts of red stones and snow mountains.

• 13:30 Leishenwang Waterfall: Visit the waterfall again or enjoy hand-brewed coffee at the campsite.

• 15:00 Return: Via Dujiangyan, arrive in Chengdu by 19:00.

• The two-day itinerary is leisurely, suitable for families or photography enthusiasts.

Temperature Management:

• In August, Lixiaolu temperatures range from 15-25°C, electric car batteries perform stably; if visiting in winter, preheat batteries to avoid range reduction due to cold.

• Tickets: Bipenggou 190 RMB (including sightseeing bus), Leishenwang Waterfall campsite costs 50-100 RMB per person (barbecue + coffee).

• Others: Parking fee 10 RMB per time, Red Stone Beach is free.

⚠️ Pitfall Avoidance Guide: Plateau Travel Precautions

1. Altitude Sickness Prevention: Lixiaolu elevation is 2500-3800 meters. Avoid strenuous exercise, bring glucose and oxygen bottles; camping at Daerpu requires attention to nighttime warmth.

2. Environmental Protection: No trash bins along the route, carry out all garbage; stepping on Red Stone Beach is prohibited to protect the ecosystem.

3. Signal Issues: Some areas in Liantaigou and Daerpu have no signal; download offline maps in advance.

4. Unpredictable Weather: Frequent plateau showers, bring windproof jackets and raincoats; strong UV in August, sunscreen and sunglasses are essential.

📸 Photo Guide: A Visual Feast of Snow Mountains and Waterfalls

• Leishenwang Waterfall: Use telephoto lenses to compress the background, highlighting the layers of waterfall and snow mountains; low-angle shots capture dynamic splashes.

• Liantaigou Red Stone Beach: Shoot red stone textures in the morning with front light, capture silhouettes in the afternoon with backlight.

• Daerpu Meadows: Capture running shots with cowboy hats and long skirts to create a sense of freedom.

• Bipenggou Colorful Forests: Drone shots to showcase the magnificent layers of colorful trees.