Encounter the Oil Painting Paradise of Northwest Sichuan

## 🌿 **Cloud Grassland · 4 Nights 5 Days Secret Journey in Ruoergai**

**Day 1: First Encounter with the Pearl of the Grassland**
- Depart from Chengdu (recommended by charter car/self-driving), pass through Wenchuan and Lixian to reach Ruoergai County (altitude 3400m)
- Afternoon to acclimate to the plateau, stroll around [Daza Academy] to learn about Amdo culture
- Evening at [Western Pasture] to experience Tibetan costume photography and make tsampa
- Must-eat: Clear broth yak meat hotpot (with wild mushrooms)

**Day 2: The Illusion of Flower Lake**
- Full day deep tour of [Flower Lake Ecological Area], birdwatching along the boardwalk (best time to see black-necked cranes is June to August)
- Picnic on the grassland at noon (bring your own dry food)
- Afternoon stop at [Re'er Dam], the largest wetland grassland in China
- Overnight at a Tibetan family guesthouse near the scenic area, with the Milky Way visible to the naked eye

**Day 3: The Tenderness of the Nine Bends of the Yellow River**
- Early morning visit to [First Bend of the Yellow River], climb the viewing platform to watch the sunrise over the "S-shaped" river
- Afternoon visit to [Sogezang Monastery], spin prayer wheels and pray
- Special experience: Horse riding on the grassland (recommended Tangke Town horse ranch)
- Must-try dinner: Tibetan-style earthen hotpot + barley wine

**Day 4: Secret Realm Crossing**
- Cross [Zasage Canyon] (the Oriental Little Switzerland), light hiking to explore the primeval forest
- Afternoon visit to [Heta Hot Spring Valley], soak in the open-air hot spring at the foot of the snow mountain
- Overnight in [Langmusi Town], prepare for the return trip the next day

**Day 5: Take Away the Memories of the Grassland**
- Early morning at [Langmusi] sky burial platform to watch the sea of clouds (respect local customs, photography prohibited)
- Morning stroll in the town to shop for Tibetan handicrafts: yak wool scarves, Tibetan silver jewelry
- On the way back, make the last stop at [Hongyuan Moon Bay]

**Accommodation Recommendations:**
🏕 Flower Lake Glass House (stargazing at night)
🏡 Tangke Town Scenic Hotel (convenient for photographing the Yellow River sunrise)

**Transportation Tips:**
🚗 Prefer off-road vehicles (some road sections are muddy)
⛽ Fuel stations are scarce after Lixian, fill up when you find one

**Budget Reference:**
2500-3500 RMB per person (30% increase during peak season July-August)

**Notes:**
⚠️ Essentials: Sunscreen + sunglasses + windbreaker (20℃ temperature difference between day and night)
⚠️ Respect herders' beliefs, detour around prayer flags/mani stone piles

When your wheels roll over the endless grassland, you will understand what "the Hulunbuir of Northwest Sichuan" means! 🐎 Remember to bring a telephoto lens; marmots, Tibetan foxes, and eagles are your supermodels~