Daerpu Hiking Guide｜Hidden Gems Around Chengdu! Alpine Lakes and Pristine Forests…

❤️ Ladies! Stop crowding Western Sichuan! This underrated hiking paradise near Chengdu—Daerpu—is truly amazing! 🏔️ Alpine lakes, primeval forests, stargazing camping, few people and beautiful scenery, and best of all, it’s free! Tested by this outdoor veteran, keep this lazy-friendly guide handy and you can go this weekend! 👇

📍 Where is Daerpu?
✅ Location: Lixian County, Aba Prefecture, about 4 hours by car from Chengdu
✅ Altitude: Starting point 2800m, highest point 4200m (beginner-friendly!)
✅ Highlights:

Three alpine lakes 💧 (as stunning as sapphires!)
Primeval forest hiking 🌲 (lush greenery, fresh oxygen for your lungs!)
Stargazing camping ✨ (see the Milky Way with the naked eye at night!)

⏰ Itinerary (2 days 1 night lazy version)
Day 1: Chengdu → Lixian → Daerpu Village → Hike to Lake No.1 campsite
✅ 7:00 Depart Chengdu, navigate to “Daerpu Village” (4h drive, SUV recommended)
✅ 11:00 Arrive at hiking start point, hike light (about 3h to Lake No.1)
✅ 14:00 Set up tents, take photos, picnic (📸 lake + snowy mountain backdrop, instant likes on social media!)
✅ Night: Stargaze + campfire tea (🌌 Milky Way visible to naked eye, so romantic it’ll make you cry!)
Day 2: Lake No.1 → Lake No.2/No.3 → Return to Chengdu
✅ 8:00 Light hike to Lake No.2 (about 1.5h, best photo spot!)
✅ 10:00 For the fit, challenge Lake No.3 (4200m altitude, breathtaking views!)
✅ 12:00 Return to camp, pack up for descent (remember to carry out all trash!)
✅ 16:00 Head back to Chengdu (stop for Lixian yak hotpot on the way, perfect ending! 🍲)

💥 Pitfall Tips (learned the hard way!)
1️⃣ Transport: Last 10 km is gravel road, sedans proceed with caution! Carpool or join a tour recommended
2️⃣ Altitude sickness: Though altitude isn’t very high, hike within your limits! Bring glucose + ibuprofen
3️⃣ Weather: Plateau weather changes fast, bring a windbreaker + raincoat (beware of mudslides during July-August rainy season!)
4️⃣ Camping: Lake No.1 is the best campsite, Lake No.2 is windy, Lake No.3 is too far for camping
5️⃣ Environment: Take all your trash with you! This pristine land needs our protection! ♻️

📸 Photo Tips (must-have for social media)
📍 Lake No.1: Morning shots of snowy mountain reflections, misty like a fairyland
📍 Lake No.2: Noon sunlight makes the water Tiffany blue 💎
📍 Lake No.3: For the stamina champions, shoot panoramic views from high up, absolutely stunning!
🎨 Filters: Use Xingtu app’s “Klein Blue” + “Teal & Orange” for National Geographic-level shots!

✨ Real Experience: Beyond words beautiful!
Honestly, Daerpu’s scenery rivals Daocheng Yading! Plus, fewer people, free entry, easy hiking, even beginners can handle it! Lying in the tent at night watching the Milky Way, waking up to snowy mountain sunrises—this experience is unforgettable! 😭
Next goal: Visit again in autumn! Golden pine forests + azure lakes, it’s a fairy tale world! 🍂 Any ladies want to team up? 🙋♀️

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