13-day travelogue in western Sichuan: Chengdu, Siguniang Mountain, Seda, Daocheng Aden, Xindu Bridge, Zheduo Mountain, Hailuogou, Luding

  • Number of days: 13 days
  • Time: September
  • Average cost: 9000 yuan
  • With whom: and parents
  • Updated: 2020.12.15

At the end of summer and autumn, we set off, this time in western Sichuan.

First itinerary:

DAY1: Chengdu Metropolitan Area: Jinli - Wuhou Temple - Du Fu Thatched Cottage - Kuanzhai Alley

DAY2: Chengdu - Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base - Siguniang Mountain

DAY3: Siguniang Mountain - Shuangqiaogou Scenic Area - Jiaju Tibetan Village

DAY4: Jiaju Tibetan Village, Danba County - Guanyinqiao Town

DAY5: Guanyinqiao Town - Seda Tian Funeral Platform - Seda Buddhist College

DAY6: Seda Buddhist College - Casa Lake - Tagong Grassland - Yalong River - Litang

DAY7: Litang - Haizi Mountain Observation Deck - Rabbit Mountain - Daocheng Yading Scenic Area

DAY8: Daocheng Aden Short Line: Chonggu Temple - Pearl Sea - Xian Nai Ri - Chonggu Meadow

DAY9: Daocheng Aden Long Line: Luorong Cattle Farm - Milk Sea - Five Colors Sea, Shangri-La Town

DAY10: Shangri-La Town - Xinduqiao Town

DAY11: Xinduqiao Town - Zheduo Mountain - Kangding City - Hailuogou - Ludingqiao - Chengdu

DAY12: Chengdu - Dujiangyan - Chengdu

DAY13: Chengdu Metropolitan Area: Wenshu Monastery - Qingyang Palace

The route map of this trip
DAY1: Chengdu City: Jinli - Wuhou Temple - Du Fu Thatched Cottage - Kuanzhai Alley

Walk with the elders, The cultural relics and monuments in the urban area must not be missed, and the card is very patterned.

Jinli, one of the oldest streets in Chengdu, has a history dating back to Western Shu, right next to the Wuhou Temple. Enter from the south gate, go all the way north, turn on the shopping and eating mode, solve the lunch and play attractions, there is a small door at the north end, you can buy tickets to enter the Wuhou Temple, and there is no going back.

Jinli South Gate Jinli - various strings

of Wuhou Shrine, the ancestral hall commemorating Zhuge Liang, named after Zhuge Liang was named the Marquis of Wuxiang during his lifetime. Today's Wuhou Temple is the only temple in China that combines the worship of monarchs and ministers, consisting of the Wuhou Temple, the Han Zhaolie Temple and Huiling.

Because it is entered through the small gate, the route of play is from north to south, in order: Sanyi Temple, Wuhou Temple, Han Zhaolie Temple, Huiling, and Tang Monument Ming Monument.

The gate of the Wuhou Shrine Wuhou Temple - Later Master Du

Fu Thatched Cottage, the former residence of the poet Du Fu, has been repaired and expanded many times in history, and now the Caotang Museum has a simple and elegant building and a quiet and beautiful garden. Among them, the calligraphy corridor is the most worth seeing (just a personal opinion).

Du Fu Thatched Cottage - Thatched cottage area Du Fu thatched cottage - calligraphy corridor Du Fu Thatched Cottage - Calligraphy Corridor

Wide and narrow alleys, the ancient streets of the Qing Dynasty composed of wide alleys, narrow alleys, and well alleys arranged in parallel, The courtyard courtyard of green bricks and tiles in the block evolved from the barracks, integrating the characteristics of northern alleys and southern alleys.

Night view of wide and narrow alleys Night view of wide and narrow alleys Night view of wide and narrow alleys Night view of Kuanzhai Alley
DAY2: Chengdu - Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base - Siguniang Mountain

Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base, various giant pandas, Medium pandas, red pandas, in addition to being cute or cute, have been attacked by BiuBiuBiu of cosmic cute players.

Of course, the "crispy noodles" are also cute!

Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base - Giant Panda Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base - Giant Panda Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base - Giant Panda Pups Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base - Giant Panda Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base - Red Panda, That is, Raccoon After

all kinds of relaxation, the difficult copy of this trip officially opened, and went to Siguniang Mountain in the afternoon. The unpredictable weather in western Sichuan has given us a head-on blow.

The original 4-hour journey took 6 hours...... The Duwen Expressway was washed away by mudslides, and the Balangshan Tunnel was repaired, resulting in us having to "turn the national highway into the provincial road to the township road" and cross the Balangshan pass (about 4,500 meters above sea level)...... All the way to the cliffs, clouds and mist surrounded the car, and the dark night walk.

The road to Shu is difficult, and it is difficult to reach the sky!

At about 8:30 p.m., I arrived in Siguniang Town, where most of the shops in the town were closed, and I ate hot pot hastily in a Tibetan home, washed and fell asleep.

Cross the pass of Barang Mountain Cross the pass of Barang Mountain Cross the pass of Balang Mountain Cross the pass of Balang Mountain Siguniang Mountain Town, Tibetan Beef Pot
DAY3: Siguniang Mountain - Shuangqiaogou Scenic Area - Jiaju Tibetan Village

Early morning, The Siguniang Mountain, shrouded in clouds and mist, had just woken up, and we embarked on a journey.

Siguniang Mountain is named after four closely connected snow-capped mountains, of which the northernmost Yaoguniang Mountain is the highest, with an altitude of 6,250 meters. It is said that on the sunniest day, Siguniang Mountain can be seen in Chengdu.

We waited for a long time at the observation deck, the right big girl mountain, the second girl mountain, and the third girl mountain were very clear, and the leftmost Yao girl mountain could only be vaguely seen, and the photos could not be taken, which was a bit of a pity.

Overlooking

Siguniang Mountain There are currently only three ditches developed in Siguniang Mountain Scenic Area: Shuangqiaogou, Changpinggou and Haizigou. Among them, Haizigou is the most primitive, you must ride a horse or hike the whole journey, Changpinggou can take a half-way scenic bus, and Shuangqiaogou is the most thorough development site, and you can take a full bus.

We, hehe, it's impossible to walk...... Shuangqiaogou was simply chosen.

It is not yet the season to see the snow, and there is no blue sky today, and the lake in Shuangqiaogou Scenic Area is still clear, reflecting the green mountains and dead trees.

Siguniang Mountain Shuangqiaogou Scenic Area Siguniang Mountain Shuangqiaogou Scenic Area Siguniang Mountain Shuangqiaogou Scenic Area Siguniang Mountain Shuangqiaogou Scenic Area

Out of the Shuangqiaogou Scenic Area, all the way west, arrived at Jiaju Tibetan Village at night, and stayed directly in the homestay in the scenic spot. Dinner is a side dish fried by the owner of the homestay, and he eats to his heart's content with a little wine.

DAY4: Jiaju Tibetan Village, Danba County - Guanyinqiao Town

"Jiaju", Tibetan means hundred households. The Tibetan village is built according to the mountain terrain, winding and continuous, and Tibetan-style buildings are scattered among the green trees.

After a night of wind and rain, ushering in a rare blue sky and white clouds, today's Tibetan village does not have the smoke of cooking as imagined, but is particularly refreshing.

Jiaju Tibetan Village in the early morning Jiaju Tibetan Village in the early morning

In the afternoon, along the Dadu River to the north, this section is also known as Jinchuan The river water is turbid and turbulent, reflecting golden light under the sunlight.

Falling rocks can be seen everywhere along the road, and cars stop and go, and they arrive at Guanyinqiao Town before evening.

The rushing water of the Dadu River The turbulent Dadu River

Guanyinqiao Town, the only place to pass through on the Sichuan-Tibet Highway, is on National Highway 318, driving from Chengdu into Tibet. Most tourists choose this as their first stop, so the town is much more lively than expected.

There is a Guanyin temple in the town, which is said to be very effective, and some tourists will go to pray for blessings and wish for a smooth journey.

The biggest drawback in the town is that the water is dirty, it's really dirty, the white tap water, washing your hands should be panicked.

Red soup hot pot in Guanyinqiao Town
DAY5: Guanyinqiao Town - Seda Tian Burial Platform - Seda Buddhist College

Today's destination is Seda , and encountered normalized traffic jams on the road.

Get out of the car to take pictures, buy fruits, kill the waiting time, and also alleviate the anxiety of traffic jams, and begin to enjoy various accidents during the journey.

Traffic jams on the Sichuan-Tibet Highway are daily Traffic jams on the Sichuan-Tibet Highway

At about 2 p.m., we arrived at the Seda Tian Funeral Platform, the ceremony was already being prepared, and the vulture eagles arrived one after another. Hovering in the air.

We waited for about half an hour, and finally couldn't pass the hurdle in our hearts, so we couldn't bear to watch it, so we went down the mountain and went straight to Seda Buddha Academy.

Seda Heavenly Burial Platform The vulture eagle of the Seda Heavenly Burial Platform

Entering the Seda Buddhist Academy, it is another twist and turn, you can stay in the Buddhist Academy, but you cannot book online or by phone, you must register for accommodation on the spot in person, Vehicles without accommodation registration are not allowed to enter the scope of the Buddhist Academy...... Dead cycle ......

So I entered the Buddhist college first, took the bus to the hospital up the mountain, the first hotel was full, and I hurriedly walked to a higher place for 10 minutes, found the second hotel, and finally had a room.

Poor that I was at a high altitude of more than 4,000 meters, galloping for kilometers, and the peripheral nerves of my hands and feet had a sense of hypoxia. Fortunately, the hotel I found was in a good location, right next to the Golden Dome, overlooking the entire Buddhist college, and the view was amazing!

Seda Buddhist Academy, the full name of Seda Wuming Buddhist Academy, was officially established in the 80s of the last century, and from the 90s to the beginning of this century, the number of personnel increased rapidly, and the scale gradually expanded.

At night, the lanterns are lit up, and the entire hillside blooms with bright light, standing on the top of the mountain and looking up at the starry sky, the stars and lights complement each other, as if in a magical space.

Night view of Seda Buddhist Institute Night view of Seda Buddhist College Night view of Seda Buddhist Academy The

people here probably have faith become their life, and even on cold nights, they still pray for blessings devoutly.

At the night of Seda Buddhist Academy, the translator was still praying for blessings. At the night of Seda Buddhist Academy, the Buddhist students had just finished class.
DAY6: Seda Buddhist College - Kasa Lake - Tagong Grassland - Yalong River - Litang
It

was another night of heavy rain, there were still some clouds and mist on the top of the mountain in the distance, as the sky gradually brightened, the panorama of Seda became clear, the red houses were as dense as honeycombs, the golden roof of the Buddhist Academy shone brightly, and the majestic green mountains formed a poetic picture, and the Buddhist saying on the mountainside "Om Mani Ba Mi Moo" was particularly eye-catching.

Morning at Seda Buddha College Morning at Seda Buddha Academy The

car drove out of the hotel, slowly descending, along the road you can enjoy Seda from various angles, different from the overlook on the top of the mountain, at this time it is looking up, the huts, It is the temporary home of believers, and it is also their belief, belief, and heart.

Setha Buddhist Academy from the perspective of looking up Seda Buddhist Academy from the perspective of looking up

Seda is already the westernmost part of this trip, and further west is about to enter Tibet, we start to head south, passing through Kasa Lake along the way, Tagong Grassland, Yalong River, a full 10 hours, to Litang County.

Gao Fan began to have a seizure with hindsight, slept all the way, and only took pictures of Tagong Grassland.

Tagong Prairie Tagong Grassland

Litang, the main transportation route of Ganzi Prefecture, is a must-pass place for most tourists to go to Daocheng Aden. A few days ago, because Ding Zhen became completely popular on the Internet, what made us linger was the matsutake yak soup pot.

Matsutake Yak Soup Pot
DAY7: Litang - Haizi Mountain Observation Deck - Rabbit Mountain - Daocheng County - Daocheng Aden Scenic Area

Perhaps the matsutake yak soup pot played a role, and today I cheered up again, swept away yesterday's malaise, and went on the road happily.

Today is another day on the road, it takes 4 hours to drive from Litang to Daocheng Aden Scenic Area, constantly stopping to take pictures on the way, and having lunch in Daocheng County, and it is already three o'clock in the afternoon when entering the Aden Scenic Area.

The heavy snow came as promised on the way over Haizi Mountain, and the large and small Haizi and the opposite Rabbit Mountain were covered with snow, and the earth was snow-white, with only the yak a little black, becoming the only decoration on the vast land.

Halfway up Haizi Mountain Stunning lake view of Haizi Mountain Stunning lake view of Haizi Mountain Overlooking Rabbit Mountain from Haizi Mountain, the snow and fog are filled with snow and mist, and it is impossible to see clearly. The herd of yaks on the side of the road The

plateau area is so unpredictable, winter is coming on the mountain, and spring returns to the earth below the mountain, Daocheng CountyThe sea of Gesang flowers swayed and was incomparably brilliant.

Arrived in Daocheng at lunchtime, ate Chinese food in the county seat, prepared enough dry food and fruits, Daocheng Aden I came!

Daocheng County has the world's highest airport - Daocheng Aden Airport, and those who do not have enough time or do not like long-distance self-driving can take a plane directly from Chengdu, Xi'an and other western cities to Daocheng, but pay attention to the high reaction.

Daocheng County is also the best supply place before entering the scenic spot.

Tibetan houses outside Daocheng County Gesang flowers on the side of the road Gesang flowers on the side of the road

Park the car, take the luggage, buy tickets, and take the bus in the Daocheng Aden Scenic Area, and it is already 4 p.m.

The 1-hour scenic bus still has to climb the mountain, and the fog on the mountain seems to dissipate all year round, and as evening comes, Aden Mountain becomes even more mysterious.

Aden Village in the Mist Aden Village in the Mist

The hotel in Aden was booked on China-TravelNote the night before, it was really very good, the old man in the hotel was very experienced and responsible, and he would explain all kinds of plateau knowledge and the best path for long and short terms, because of his help, we successfully completed the long line that we thought would be high, without using oxygen cylinders!

The old man at the hotel Hotel interior
view DAY8: Daocheng Aden short-term: Chonggu Temple - Pearl Sea - Xiannai Ri - Chonggu Meadow

Aden short-term: Even if you have lived in Aden Village, You still have to take a 1-hour bus to reach Chonggu Temple. According to the old man's plan, we took the first bus in the morning, avoided the temple and meadow when getting off, walked from the path, and reached the Pearl Sea in 40 minutes.

Note: Very important. Watching the reflection of Xian Nai Ri in the Pearl Sea, the most important thing is that the wind is calm, once the wind rises, the snow and mist cover the mountains, and the wind blows the waves in the Pearl Sea, and there is no reflection, even if you go to the Pearl Sea, it can only be a piece of fog, and you can't see anything. So be sure to arrive early and reach the Pearl Sea by 8:30 at the latest.

Immortal sun and the Pearl Sea Pearl Sea On the way to the Pearl Sea On the side of the road, on the stones in the stream, exquisite thangkas are painted

Continue to climb, at this time the wind begins to rise, I could only take a few pictures with a gust of wind and wait for a long time on the observation deck, and the photos I took were not as good as those taken casually on the road.

The little squirrel on the observation deck is not afraid of life at all, which adds a lot of fun to our waiting.

Mysterious Fairy Day The mysterious Fairy Day Little Squirrels

On the way down the mountain, first turn to Chonggu Temple for a visit, and then go to Chonggu Meadow Take a look at the scenery, leisurely return to the hotel, and prepare for tomorrow's long-term itinerary.

Chonggu Temple

Staying in a hotel all afternoon? How can it be?

On the unknown path next to the hotel, there is a large area of highland barley, wildflowers, and gurgling streams......

On the adventure road—— Tall rice (I don't know the grains, don't laugh at me, hahahahaha...... ) On the Expedition - Flowers bloom everywhere On the Adventure Road - The Stream Gurgling
DAY9: Daocheng Aden Long Line: Luorong Cattle Farm - Yang Maiyong - Milk Sea - Five Colors Sea, Shangri-La Town

Aden long-term, with apprehension on the road, or the scenic bus to Chonggu Temple, then change to a battery car to Luorong Cattle Farm, you can ride a horse after crossing Luorong Cattle Farm, and the end of the horse road is the starting point of the long line.

However, we obeyed the old man's instructions and did not ride horses, so we started from the Luorong Cattle Farm, filmed for a while, walked for a while, and rested for a while, but we were not as tired as we imagined.

Luorong Cattle Farm, the filming location of many film and television dramas, when the weather is good, you can look at Yang Maiyong from afar, I approximately, maybe, may have photographed half of Yang Maiyong, I didn't ask anyone when filming, and then I didn't ask the old man to confirm, so let's take a look~

Los Angeles Cattle Farm The pony at the Luo Rong Cattle Farm Probably Yang Maiyong Probably Yang Maiyong

Passing through the Luorong Cattle Farm, a long period of passers-by, in order to adapt to mules and horses, the road is paved with fine stones, and people are not tired when walking, but randomly scattered horse manure, which is people "Refreshed".

The slope of the bridleway is not large, and some stones will be set up every other section of the road for tourists to rest. The road is lined with mountains, and it is said that there are sixteen mountains, known as the "Sixteen Venerable Mountains".

The mountains are majestic and undulating, because of the weather, the mountains are shrouded in clouds and mist, occasionally releasing some faint sunlight, pampering the mortals on the journey like me.

Tourists on mules and horses The occasional sunshine The end of

the horse road is the Sacrifice Cliff, and before you know it, you will arrive here, rest and adjust here, A snack can not only satisfy your hunger but also reduce the weight load.

The real challenge has not yet begun, and some people, who are unbearable and tired from long-distance work, are ready to turn back.

Perhaps the meaning of this sacrificial cliff is to let go of our last worries, put aside all our troubles, and muster up the last courage to throw ourselves into the embrace of nature!

Sacrifice Cliff Sacrifice Cliff The

most difficult 500-meter road in the long line is a steep slope of 75 degrees, and I was tired when I was less than 1/3 of the way, so I could only use my hands and feet, regardless of the image, gritted teeth and persisted, surviving.

From time to

time on the steps, someone will take out an oxygen tank and gasp, in such a harsh natural environment, it is really a god without a high reflection......

Struggling to a fork in the road, you can choose to go to the Five Colors Sea (steep uphill on the right) or Milk Sea (straight and gentle downhill).

Does this still need to be chosen? Simple first, head towards the sea of milk!

On the way to the sea of milk The

gentle descent is not easy, we have come to an altitude of 4,700 meters, after about 2 hours of hiking, even on the flat road, I am out of breath.

There

are no green mountains on both sides, and the vegetation can only barely cover the lower hillsides.

Because there is a creek on the side of the plank road, the road is muddy and damp, and the sky is getting darker and darker at this time, as if it is going to rain at any time, and the road is long, and I don't know when I will go, I can only walk a little.

It is an instant to really reach the milk sea, that is, as you walk, you suddenly see a blue sea, and suddenly it opens up, and the milk sea is in front of you.

Panorama of the milk Crystal clear milk sea

We were actually one of the early people who arrived at the milk sea (later we learned that more people chose to go to the five-color sea first), So after eating the remaining dry food and fruits by the sea more leisurely, we set off slowly.

In the Milk Sea, there is another group of people who will go home and no longer go to the five-color sea, playing Daocheng Aden, motivation, endurance, and perseverance are indispensable.

Some people will walk along the lake to the other side to see different scenery from different angles, and they can also find the "Rock Line" to remember their predecessors.

At the back right of the road, there is a wooden ladder leading to the five-color sea, slowly climb up, you can turn around to see the panoramic view of the milk sea, here you can continue to nostalgia, after all, after this road, there is no sea.

Panoramic view of the milk sea on the wooden ladder

Climb to the highest point, which is the five-color sea.

Unlike the delicate and petite sea of milk, the five-color sea is very large, seems to be a little darker, and the colors are richer and brighter.

There are really a lot of tourists here, and there are some Internet celebrities shooting VLOGs, fortunately, the five-colored sea is big enough, and the coastline is also long, even if there are many people, you can take pictures as you like, and continue to shoot from a different angle when you have enough photos.

Panorama of the five-colored sea Five-colored seaside Five-colored seaside Five-colored seaside On

the way down the mountain, I saw a small lake, which should be part of the five-colored sea, and I was too tired, so I didn't go down to the beach.

Some things are inevitable after all......

Remember that fork?

Remember the steep uphill slope on the right hand side of the fork?

That's right, he's now downhill! (Covering face)

Uphill, panting! Downhill, dangerous!

The mental journey of climbing down is: seven hands and eight feet, at a loss, not possessed, soul scattered......

Xiaohaizi by the five-colored sea

When I returned to my grandfather's hotel, I was already very tired, but I really didn't want to stay on the plateau, so I held on to the last bit of strength, took the last bit of daylight, and got on the last scenic bus.

Out of the scenic spot, living in Shangri-La Town, I finally came to an altitude of 2,000 meters, and even breathing was pleasant!

Shangri-La Town, about 6 kilometers away from Daocheng Aden Scenic Area, is a lively town, the town is mainly accommodation, catering and other tourism, most tourists will choose to stay in Shangri-La Town outside the scenic spot because they are not adapted to the high altitude in the scenic spot.

If you live in the town and want to play the full length and short line, you can buy tickets for the second entry into the scenic spot, which is more expensive and takes a long time to enter and exit the scenic spot.

Today's steps
DAY10: Shangri-La Town - Xinduqiao Town
Cross

Haizi Mountain again The mountain is still covered with heavy snow, passing through Litang County, driving southeast, there is still a little snow when passing through Yajiang County, and it is already evening when you come to Xinduqiao Town, so you stay.

Snow-covered Haizi Mountain The mountain road is raining and snowing, and the visibility is very bad The yellow houses on both sides should be the homes of the Tibetans There is still light snow in the mountain hollows of Yajiang County There is also thin snow in the mountain hollow of Yajiang County

Xinduqiao Town, known as the "photographer's paradise".

The rolling mountains are covered with snow all year round, the endless grassland is scattered with herdsmen's huts in twos and threes, cattle and sheep foraging leisurely between the streams, if it is sunny, the light will be refracted at various fantastic angles, and the dreamlike pastoral scene is unforgettable.

Unfortunately, it was evening when we arrived, and it was even more difficult to see light and shadow on rainy and snowy days, and the cold wind was blowing, and a sense of loneliness arose.

New Duqiao Town New Duqiao Town Xinduqiao Town
DAY11: Xinduqiao Town - Zheduo Mountain - Kangding City - Hailuogou - Luding Bridge - Chengdu

To the east of Xinduqiao Town, there is a Gongga Snow Mountain viewing point, Gongga Snow Mountain is the highest peak in Sichuan, the top of the mountain is covered with snow all year round, and on a sunny morning, under the sun, you can see the wonder of "Rizhao Golden Peak".

Further east is Zheduo Mountain, we heard that Zheduo Mountain was closed by heavy snow when we were in Seda, after so many days, the road is still covered with snow, along the Shanghai-Nie Line over the mountain, the mountain road is difficult, there are many landscape platforms along the way, for tourists to stop to watch the snow, stop and rest.

Covered in snow, vehicles on the road, houses on the side of the road, and even the road itself have become scenery.

Fold the snow, clouds, and light of the mountains Fold the snow, clouds, and light of the mountains Fold the snow, clouds, and light of the mountains Fold the snow, clouds, and light of the mountains Fold the snow, clouds, and light of the mountains The snow, clouds, and light of Zheduo Mountain

opened while playing, and within 2 hours, Zheduo Mountain had descended.

It's hard to imagine that Kangding City at the foot of the mountain is sunny, we have to take off our down jackets and wear only short sleeves, and it only takes 3 hours to return to Chengdu all the way.

However, we also want to see Hailuogou, yes, the original idea was to take a look and leave...... Well...... Then I went up to the snow-capped mountains again...... Hehehehe......

What kind of mountain is this snow-capped mountain? We're not so sure.

It's just that the AutoNavi map shows Gongga Road, so we take it for granted that it should be Gongga Snow Mountain, right?

Right?

Sunny Kangding City Probably Gongga Snow Mountain Probably Gongga Snow Mountain Not

far from the snow mountain, there is a river beach full of red stones, according to some guides, this is HailuogouI found two viewing points and took different angles.

After a stroll and a meal in Moxi Ancient Town outside Hailuogou Glacier Forest Park, we returned.

Redstone Beach Horses by Red Rock Beach The red stone beach from the top angle is more spectacular, but the red stone is not obvious at a distance. Moxi Ancient Town

Today is really efficient, there is also Luding Bridge on the way back, under the bridge is the Dadu River (by the way, what we see in Jiaju Tibetan Village is also the Dadu River, We met again).

The Luding Bridge still maintains the appearance of the Long March, the iron cable crosses the river, the simple wooden plank is wrapped by the wire and laid on the iron cable, the bridge body is shaky, the tourists tremble, and it takes only 20 minutes to cross the bridge back and forth, but it is extremely thrilling, you can imagine the danger of "flying across the Luding Bridge" back then.

Luding Bridge The iron cable on the Luding Bridge crosses the river The wooden deck on the Luding Bridge Panorama of Luding Bridge

Back in Chengdu, the fish head hot pot I ate many years ago, and when I visited it again, it still tasted the same.

Cold pan fish head Cold Pot Fish Head
DAY12: Chengdu - Dujiangyan - Chengdu

Today's Dujiangyan, I didn't want to go, but the strategy said that there were many accidents in western Sichuan. So when buying a plane ticket, set aside an extra day to prevent accidents, so that there is nowhere to go if you have an extra day out of thin air.

Dujiangyan, a world cultural heritage and a world irrigation engineering heritage. Dujiangyan City, located 80 kilometers northwest of Chengdu, is a 3-hour round trip drive.

Located on the Min River in the western part of the Chengdu Plain, it was built in the late years of King Zhao of Qin (about 256 BC ~ 251 BC), and was a large-scale water conservancy project organized and built by Li Bing, the governor of Shu County, on the basis of the excavation of the predecessor Turtle Spirit.

Dujiangyan - gate

The Dujiangyan water conservancy project is composed of water diversion fish mouths, flying sand weirs, treasure mouths and other parts, and has been playing the role of flood control and irrigation for more than 2,000 years, making the Chengdu Plain a "land of heaven" with water and drought from people and fertile fields, and the irrigation area has reached more than 30 counties and cities, covering an area of nearly 10 million acres, which is the world's oldest and only surviving, still in use, and characterized by damless water diversion, embodying the crystallization of the hard work, bravery and wisdom of the working people of ancient China.

Dujiangyan - Aquarius Mouth Dujiangyan - fish mouth Dujiangyan - Yuzui, King Kong Dike panoramic view Panorama of Dujiangyan Dujiangyan - Panorama of Baopiankou and Flying Sand Dike

Dujiangyan Scenic Area mainly includes Fulong Temple, Erwang Temple, Anlan Suo Bridge, Yulei Pass, Lidui Park, Yuleishan Park, Yunu Peak, and Lingyan Temple , Puzhao Temple, Cuiyue Lake, Dujiangyan Water Conservancy Project, etc.

Note: The above introduction to Dujiangyan is all from Baidu Encyclopedia.

There is a battery car in the scenic area, no need to sit, the place is not big, and it only takes about 3 hours to play slowly.

Dujiangyan - South Bridge Dujiangyan - the market at the entrance of the scenic spot
DAY13: Chengdu City: Wenshu Monastery - Qingyang Palace

The last day, Take a tour of the last two traditional scenic spots in Chengdu, Wenshu Monastery and Qingyang Palace.

Wenshu Monastery, an ancient temple built in the Sui Dynasty, has a magnificent temple and is quiet and distant.

Wenshu Monastery Wenshu Monastery

Qingyang Palace, a Taoist palace, was built in the Tang Dynasty.

Qingyang Palace

Wenshu Monastery and Qingyang Palace are not big, and it takes less than 1 hour to walk around, and they are both in the city, half a day is enough.

Finally, put some of the food in this trip.

A snack bar outside Wenshu Monastery that can be eaten for breakfast or lunch. Snacks in the Dragon Copying Shop Creative Sichuan cuisine Creative Sichuan cuisine Creative Sichuan cuisine Creative Sichuan cuisine Creative Sichuan cuisine Creative Sichuan cuisine Creative Sichuan cuisine Creative Sichuan cuisine

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Number of days: 4 days, Average cost: 3000 yuan, Updated: 2021.09.29


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  • Average cost: 3000 yuan
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