Secret Realm of Western Sichuan｜4 Days 3 Nights Check-in at Jiuzhi and Aba’s Popular Spot, Lianbaoyeze, So Beautiful It Moves You to Tears!

【Secret Journey to the Sichuan-Qinghai Border】Essentials of Jiuzhi & Aba County (Including Transportation/Itinerary/Food & Accommodation)

🚗 How to Get There?

• Self-driving is the top choice: The main way to get around is by car. You can start from Chengdu, passing through Dujiangyan - Wenchuan - Aba County, about 7 hours in total; or from Xining, passing through Guoluo to Jiuzhi, about 5 hours. The roads are mostly paved, but be cautious of many mountain curves.

• Public Transport: There are 1-2 daily buses from Chengdu Chadianzi Bus Station to Aba County, taking about 8 hours. Jiuzhi County can be reached by bus from Guoluo Prefecture.

💰 Ticket Reference

• Lianbaoyeze Scenic Area: Peak season 120 RMB/person (April-October), off-season 60 RMB/person (November-March), self-driving cars can enter the core area.

• Gemo Monastery: Free admission.

• Dehelong Monastery: Open for free, an important practice site of the Nyingma school.

🗓️ Itinerary (3-Day Highlights)

Day 1: Arrive in Aba, Explore Gemo Monastery

• Depart from Chengdu/Xining in the morning, arrive in Aba County in the afternoon, visit Gemo Monastery (home to the Guinness World Record Maitreya Buddha Hall and precious artifact museum).

• Overnight in Aba County, recommended to try Tibetan cuisine (butter tea, tsampa, hand-pulled lamb).

Day 2: Magical Journey to Lianbaoyeze

• Drive 1 hour to Lianbaoyeze, visit Zhaga’ercuo Lake, hike to the glacier viewing platform (about 4200m altitude, take it slow).

• Head to Jiuzhi County before evening, stay overnight in Jiuzhi town or nearby Tibetan family guesthouses.

Day 3: Dehelong Monastery and Return

• Visit Dehelong Monastery in the morning, experience the peaceful atmosphere of the Nyingma practice site.

• Depart in the afternoon for return.

🏨 Accommodation & Food Tips

• Accommodation: Aba County has more options (hotel standard rooms about 200-400 RMB); Jiuzhi County mainly offers guesthouses and family inns (about 150-300 RMB), book early in peak season.

🍲 Foodie Guide:
✔️ Yak Meat Hotpot ("Plateau Pastoral" restaurant, about 80 RMB per person)
🥘 Rich broth! The dipping sauce is amazing
✔️ Butter Tea (10 RMB/pot)
☕️ Freshly made, tastes top-notch
✔️ Highland Barley Cake (5 RMB each)
🍯 Perfect with honey, forever the best!

🚨 Hard-earned Tips:
1️⃣ Altitude sickness alert! Over 4000m, portable oxygen bottle is a must
2️⃣ Temperature difference 15℃+, layering skills are key
3️⃣ Sunscreen trio: SPF50+ 🕶️👒
4️⃣ Mountain roads discourage motion sickness sufferers, don’t stop your meds
5️⃣ Taking cute photos with lambs 🐑 is adorable, but don’t disturb their meal

🌤️ Best Season:
June to August is Jiuzhi’s peak beauty! The grasslands glow green 💚 Snow scenes appear in September ❄️

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