Has autumn at Wanggangping made your heart flutter even a little?～

🏔 Explore the secret realm of Shimian! The ultimate 360° snow mountain and sea of clouds trekking guide for Wanggangping 🚗

Cross through Western Sichuan's Little Switzerland! Here's the must-have golden sunlight map for Wanggangping hikers✨

📍 Quick guide for self-drivers
4 hours direct from Chengdu! Navigate to "Wanggangping Scenic Area" with no stress (Group 6, Xinqiao Village, Shimian County, Ya'an). The last 20 minutes on the mountain road are a bit steep, so experienced drivers are recommended~

🌄 Full reveal of the trekking route
1️⃣ 8:30 Rush to the scenic area entrance
Take the cable car + sightseeing bus straight to the strange forest! Plateau rhododendrons and ancient pines blend for a 200% photo success rate
2️⃣ 10:00 Hike to Chaoshanping
The wooden plank trail is an easy 1.5-hour walk, unlocking the best viewing platform for Gongga Snow Mountain (remember to bring a wide-angle lens!)
3️⃣ 12:00 Yak Ancient City Ruins
Western Han dynasty old city walls with snow mountain backdrop, perfect for Hanfu enthusiasts to add a historical buff to photos

📸 Divine photo spots list
▲ Strange Forest Reflection Pool: snow mountain + dead tree mirror masterpiece
▲ Chaoshanping Viewing Platform: a holy place for time-lapse photography of flowing sea of clouds
(Whisper: the light is softest after 3 PM!)

🍖 Devilishly delicious recommendations
▲ Shimian barbecue is a must! The "Flaming Tibetan Fragrant Pork" at the scenic area entrance is grilled on cobblestones, sizzling with oil
▲ On the way down, try the "Caoke Chicken" medicinal soup hotpot; after soaking in the hot springs, a bowl will fully recharge you

🛏️ Overnight tips
√ Tent hotels inside the scenic area offer a view of the Milky Way right above
√ The "Menghuo City Howard Johnson" just 15 minutes by car is the king of cost performance

⚠️ Hard-earned advice
① Altitude 3000+ meters! Sunscreen + sunglasses + windproof hat are a life-saving trio
② The last sightseeing bus departs at 5:00 PM; miss it and you'll have to walk, tears guaranteed
③ From April to June, the mountains are full of rhododendron seas; September’s colorful forest season is even more photogenic