Aba 6-Day Itinerary

️【6 Days Exploring the Western Sichuan Loop】Super detailed guide is here👇

Day 1⃣️: Taiyuan → Tata Youth Hostel
📍Hostel Address: No. 5 Yongkang Lane, Building 1, Unit 1, 6th Floor, No. 8
✨Highlights: Excellent value for money! Spacious beds + disinfected after each guest, rooftop offers a night view of Dujiangyan🌃
(tips: Suitable for backpackers, recommend confirming male/female floors in advance)

Day 2⃣️: Earthquake Ruins 👉 Panda Base 👉 Snow Mountain Viewing Platform
🌅 Yingxiu Earthquake Ruins (closed from May to November)
🐼 Wolong Panda Base (09:00-17:00｜🎫85 RMB)
🏔️ Maobiliang Viewing Platform (Free! Perfect spot for photos of Siguniang Mountain📸)
🏨 Overnight: Siguniangshan Xidu International Youth Hostel
📍Address: No. 90 Jinzhi Street
✨Rooftop viewing platform faces the snow mountains! Group meals are very cost-effective~ Remember to bring board games to meet new friends🎲

Day 3⃣️: Shuangqiaogou Valley 👉 Lixiaolu
🌊 Shuangqiaogou Valley, Siguniang Mountain (recommended 4-6 hours)
🚗 Lixiaolu (breathtaking snow-capped meadows along the way😭)
🏨 Hongyuan Xueyu Juxin Hotel (Prairie starry sky room is amazing)

Day 4⃣️: Moon Bay 👉 Waqie Pagoda Forest
🌙 Hongyuan Moon Bay (sunrise is stunning!)
🛕 Waqie Pagoda Forest (Tibetan Buddhist sacred site)
🚌 Drive to Jiuzhaigou

Day 5⃣️: Full day at Jiuzhaigou!
🌈 Must-see spots: Five Flower Lake, Long Lake, Nuorilang Waterfall
(Remember to bring self-heating hotpot! Food inside the park is expensive)

Day 6⃣️: Huanglong 👉 Return trip
🏞️ Huanglong Scenic Area (the calcified pools are breathtaking!)
🚄 Return to Chengdu in the evening

✨【Top 5 Must-Visit】✨
1️⃣ Jiuzhaigou: The legendary fairyland on earth
2️⃣ Huanglong: Nature’s palette spilled from the sky
3️⃣ Shuangqiaogou: The Eastern Alps
4️⃣ Panda Base: The best place to cuddle the national treasure
5️⃣ Moon Bay: The Milky Way’s reflection on the prairie

⚠️【Notes】⚠️
✅ Altitude sickness: Prepare Rhodiola
✅ Large temperature difference: Bring both down jacket and short sleeves
✅ Sun protection: Strong UV rays on the plateau!
✅ Transportation: Recommend chartering a car or carpooling for convenience