Complete Guide to Family Trips in Western Sichuan! Easily Explore Snowy Mountains and Colorful Forests with Kids

Here’s a practical guide from three family trips to Western Sichuan! 👨‍👩‍👧

October to November is the best season for colorful forests.

Keep this family-friendly route handy~

【Easy Exploration from Low to High Altitude】

🏔️ Sequka Village (3300m)

Lower altitude, perfect for acclimatization, a fairy-tale village beneath snowy mountains

🏔️ Yala Snow Mountain (3500m)

Sightseeing bus + short hike, easy for kids to handle

The beautiful lake at the summit is worth seeing!

🏔️ Gunong Village (3800m)

Accessible by car with no stress, perfect for a picnic by the stream

Panoramic views of Yala Snow Mountain + cute cows and sheep loved by kids

🏔️ Juli Temple Pass (4100m)

Remember to keep kids warm while watching the golden sunlight on the mountain

Super convenient to reach by car

🏔️ Kangding Airport Road (4100m)

Safe parking and photo spots, with Gongga Snow Mountain accompanying you all the way

【Family-Friendly 4-Day Itinerary】

✨Day 1: Chengdu - Kangding - National Highway 434 - Honghaizi - Airport Road - Xinduqiao (gradually adapt to altitude)

✨Day 2: Xinduqiao - Jiagenba - Juli Temple Pass (choose to stay at the lower altitude Jiagenba)

✨Day 3: Jiagenba - Gunong Village - Balang Shendu - Bamei (short drives between spots, no exhaustion)

✨Day 4: Tagong - Yala Snow Mountain - Return trip (choose Danba or Highway 434 route back to Chengdu)

Tips: Bring oxygen bottles and dress in onion-style layers