May Day Trip to Dafeng/Erfeng: Choose Wisely and Avoid Pitfalls!

Ladies!!
Here’s a meticulously compiled "Ultimate Guide to Dafeng and Erfeng"
🔥 A beginner-friendly schedule and tips to avoid mistakes—read this before you go, and you won’t regret it!

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【Route Test: Dafeng or Erfeng?】
Dafeng: Altitude 5025m ⛰️
Recommendation: 🌟🌟🌟🌟
✅ Perfect for beginners! The total distance is 14km with an elevation gain of 1100m. The trail alternates between gravel paths and snow slopes. Summit day takes only 4 hours, with moderate physical demands.
💡 Tested schedule: Day 1 - 4 hours hike to BC camp / Day 2 - Start at 3 AM, summit by 7 AM to catch the breathtaking sunrise!

▫️Erfeng: Altitude 5276m 🌄
Recommendation: 🌟🌟🌟
⚠️ For fitness enthusiasts only! Although the altitude is just 200m higher, the last 1km features a grueling 60-degree slope. Ice crampons and trekking poles are essential, and you can’t afford to let go. Summit success rate is 30% lower than Dafeng!
⏳ Time difference: Summiting Erfeng takes 2-3 hours longer than Dafeng. Allocate 7 hours for the climb and ensure descent by noon.

⏰【Time Management Formula】
❗️Golden Rule: Altitude acclimatization > Rushing the hike

Arrive at the town (3200m) 2 days in advance: Drink glucose water to prevent altitude sickness.
Overnight at BC camp (Dafeng 4300m / Erfeng 4200m): Reach by 6 PM, finish dinner by 7 PM, and sleep immediately!
Summit day checkpoints (must save)👇
▫️02:00 Wake up and eat a high-calorie breakfast
▫️02:30 Check gear (headlamp/ice crampons/thermos with hot water)
▫️03:00 Start hiking! Wind speeds are lowest before sunrise.
▫️9:00 Descend regardless of summit status (80% chance of bad weather in the afternoon)

💡 Lessons learned:
Only ride horses downhill! Riding uphill skips crucial altitude acclimatization.
Don’t skimp on guide fees! The last 200m of Erfeng requires 1:1 assistance.
Choose hard-shell jackets (Erfeng’s ridge winds are brutal).
Remember, reaching the summit isn’t the end goal—getting home safely is! Save this guide and share it with your hiking buddies. 🌈