Conch Gully Glacier 3-Day Worry-Free Guide

3 Days 2 Nights Travel Guide to Conch Gully Glacier, Sichuan (Budget 5000 RMB)
📍Destination: Conch Gully Glacier Forest Park, Ganzi, Sichuan
⏰Best Season: October to April next year (stunning winter snow scenes, cool summer retreat)
💰Budget: 5000 RMB (2 people, 2500 RMB per person)
📅Itinerary (3 days 2 nights)
Day 1: Chengdu → Moxi Ancient Town (about 5 hours by car)
🚗Transportation:
Self-driving/Charter (recommended): Depart from Chengdu, take Yakang Expressway to Luding, then head to Moxi Ancient Town (about 280 km, fuel + toll about 500 RMB)
Bus: Chengdu Xinnanmen Bus Station → Conch Gully (about 120 RMB/person, 5-6 hours)
🏠Accommodation:
Moxi Ancient Town (recommended homestays: 200-400 RMB/night, such as "Ancient Road Courtyard" and "Ji·Ye Hot Spring Homestay")
🍜Food Recommendations:
Moxi old cured meat, yak hotpot, butter tea, Tibetan yogurt
Recommended restaurants: Old Neighborhood Restaurant, Abu Tibetan Restaurant
🎯Attractions:
Moxi Ancient Town (free): Tibetan-style town, great for photos and check-ins
Catholic Church (site of the Red Army Long March Memorial)
Hot springs (optional Gongga Divine Soup Hot Spring, ticket about 120 RMB/person)
Day 2: Conch Gully Glacier One-Day Tour
🎫Tickets:
Conch Gully Scenic Area ticket + sightseeing bus: 160 RMB/person
Cable car (optional): 135 RMB/person (direct to Camp 4, close-up glacier view)
🚶‍♂️Tour route:
Take sightseeing bus to Camp 3 (about 1 hour)
Hike or take cable car to Camp 4 (glacier viewing platform)
Get close to the glacier (spectacular icefalls in winter)
Red Stone Beach (unique geological landscape)
Sunshine on the Snow Mountain (on clear mornings, see Gongga Snow Mountain sunrise)
📌Tips:
High altitude (3000-3600 meters), watch for altitude sickness
Wear anti-slip shoes in winter, bring sunscreen in summer
🍜Lunch:
Simple meals in the scenic area (instant noodles, self-heating rice) or bring your own snacks
🏠Accommodation:
Stay again in Moxi Ancient Town or choose Jinshan Hotel inside the scenic area (convenient for sunrise viewing)
Day 3: Moxi Ancient Town → Luding Bridge → Chengdu
🚗Return route:
Luding Bridge (Moxi → Luding, 40 minutes by car, ticket 10 RMB/person)
Ya'an (optional to try Ya fish, recommended "Gan Lao Si Ya Fish Restaurant")
Return to Chengdu (depart before 4 PM to avoid night driving)
💰Total cost (2 people):
Transportation: 1000 RMB (self-driving fuel + tolls / or bus 240 RMB)
Accommodation: 800 RMB (2 nights)
Tickets + cable car: 590 RMB (2 people)
Meals: 800 RMB (3 days)
Others (hot springs, souvenirs): 500 RMB
Total: about 5000 RMB (2 people)
🌟Travel Tips
✅Must bring: warm clothes (below zero in winter), sunglasses, sunscreen, anti-slip shoes
✅Altitude sickness: take Rhodiola in advance, avoid strenuous exercise
✅Best viewing time: winter (Dec-Feb) for glaciers, summer (Jun-Aug) for cool retreat
📸Recommended photo spots:
Camp 4 glacier (stunning icefalls)
Red Stone Beach (unique red stone landscape)
Moxi Ancient Town night view (Tibetan style)
Sunshine on the Snow Mountain (Gongga Snow Mountain sunrise)
🎯Summary:
Conch Gully is the closest glacier to the city, perfect for a short trip. A budget of 5000 RMB (2 people) is enough for a comfortable trip, allowing you to see snowy mountains and glaciers while experiencing Tibetan culture, offering great value for money!
🚀Let's go! 🏔️❄️