Mugecuo Scenic Area

木格措风景区

Mugecuo, also known as "Wild Man Lake" or "Big Sea", is one of the largest alpine lakes in northwest Sichuan.
It is 3,700 meters above sea level, surrounded by mountains and forests, and dozens of small lakes such as the Red Sea, the Black Sea, and the White Sea, like a moon surrounded by stars.
Mugecuo has different scenery in four seasons. In the early morning, the sea is covered with fog, and the clouds like silver dragons roll over the water, creating a moving sight of "double fog falling into the sea".
When the afternoon breeze blows, the sea surface is "three feet high without wind, rolling up thousands of snow piles", and the beach around the lake is dazzling golden in the afternoon.
When the weather is fine, looking at the snow-capped mountains in the distance will give you a feeling of being in a holy wonderland.

Attractions Location: Wangmu Village, Yala Township, Kangding City, Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province

Tickets:
Peak season: Ticket price RMB 105 (Monday to Sunday, April 1st to November 30th)
Off-season: Ticket price RMB 75 (Monday to Sunday, December 1st to March 31st of the following year)

Opening hours:
08:00-18:00 (Monday to Sunday, January 1st - December 31st) 08:30-18:00 (Monday to Sunday, January 1st - December 31st)

Contact Details: 0836-2828218

Transportation:
There is no bus service from Kangding to Mugecuo yet, so you can choose to charter a car or drive yourself.

Time reference: More than 3 hours


Recommended itinerary for Mugecuo Scenic Area tours

1-Day Tour: Pilgrimage to the Holy Lake Mugecuo

  • 06:00 Depart from Chengdu by car (about 4 hours)
  • 10:30 Sightseeing in Mugecuo Scenic Area (Seven-Colored Sea→Medicinal Pool and Boiling Spring→Azalea Gorge)
  • 15:00 Horseback riding experience on the Red Sea grassland
  • 18:00 Return to Kangding City

Visit the plateau lakes, hot springs and grasslands in one day

Accommodation: Return to Chengdu; Food: Kangding Yak Hotpot

Souvenirs: dried wild mushrooms, Tibetan sachets


2-day tour: Mugecuo-Kangding Love Song Line

  • Day 1: In-depth tour of the core scenic area of ​​Mugecuo
  • Day 2: Paomashan Scenic Area (30 minutes by car) + Kangding Old Town

The perfect combination of natural wonders and love song culture

Accommodation: Kangding Love Song Theme Hotel; Food: Butter Tea + Barley Cake

Souvenirs: love song CDs, handmade Tibetan silver jewelry


3-day tour: Mugecuo-Xinduqiao photography route

  • Day 1: Panoramic tour of Mugecuo
  • Day 2: Zheduo Mountain Observation Deck (1 hour drive) + Tagong Grassland
  • Day 3: Xinduqiao Photography Paradise

A light and shadow journey from the holy lake to the holy land of photography

Accommodation: Tibetan B&B; Food: Plateau yak yogurt

Souvenirs: Snow Mountain postcards, Tibetan thangka


4-day tour: Mugecuo-Hailuogou Glacier Line

  • Day 1-2: Mugecuo and surrounding areas of Kangding
  • Day 3: Luding Bridge (2 hours by car)
  • Day 4: Hailuogou Glacier Forest Park

A dialogue between plateau lakes and modern glaciers in time and space

Accommodation: Boutique Hotel in Moxi Ancient Town; Food: Chicken stewed with pine mushrooms

Souvenirs: red stone specimens, glacial mineral water


5-day tour: Mugecuo-Daocheng Yading loop

  • Day 1-3: Mugecuo + Xinduqiao in-depth tour
  • Day 4: Litang (4 hours by car)
  • Day 5: Short hike in Daocheng Yading

From the hometown of love songs to the last pure land on the blue planet

Accommodation: Tibetan residence in Yading Village; Food: Plateau Matsutake soup pot

Souvenirs: prayer wheels, Mani stone carvings


6-Day Tour: Greater Shangri-La North Loop

  • Day 1-3: Mugecuo core area and surrounding areas
  • Day 4: Danba Tibetan Village (5 hours by car)
  • Day 5-6: Shuangqiaogou, Siguniang Mountain

A panoramic experience of Tibetan customs across Ganzi and Aba

Accommodation: Jiaju Tibetan Village; Food: Jiarong Tibetan Banquet

Souvenirs: Qiang embroidery handicrafts, snow mountain oil paintings


7-day tour: In-depth tour of the Western Sichuan Grand Loop

  • Day 1-4: Mugecuo + Xinduqiao + Litang
  • Day 5-7: Serthar Buddhist College + Maerkang

In-depth exploration of natural wonders and Tibetan Buddhist culture

Accommodation: Larung Gar Hotel, Seda; Cuisine: Tibetan vegetarian

Souvenirs: Buddhist scriptures, red coral jewelry


User Reviews

By The article is not relevant to the topic |

We arrived at Mugecuo Scenic Area in the afternoon. I still don’t understand the origin of Kangding Love Song and Mugecuo. The lyrics clearly mention Paomashan Mountain, so how come Mugecuo became Kangding Love Song Scenic Area? No matter, since we are here, we should make the best of it.

When the weather is clear, the scenery of Mugecuo is still remarkable. The snow-capped mountains in the distance are set against the blue sky, white clouds and the wide lake, which looks particularly holy and magnificent, making people feel relaxed and happy.

The trail down the mountain is built along the stream. Not far from the lake is a rocky beach, and the larger rocks are painted with various Tibetan Buddhist statues. When I saw the Green Tara statue (prostrations to the Green Tara Bodhisattva) against the backdrop of the snow-capped mountains, I began to feel a little dazed.

By Ambition and Sunshine |

Kangding Love Song (Mugecuo) Scenic Area is not only the hometown of love songs, but also the art palace of nature. It is not only a place that Bodhisattva likes, but also a paradise that humans yearn for. In the depths of winter, Mugecuo is covered in silver and looks like a fairy tale world. With the completion of the Yakang Expressway, it is very convenient to reach Kangding, and the beauty of Mugecuo will be known by more and more people. Mugecuo Scenic Area consists of Fangcaoping, Seven-Colored Sea, Dujuan Gorge, Yaochi Boiling Spring, Mugecuo (Wild Man Sea), Red Sea, Black Sea and other attractions. When we went there, we were enjoying preferential policies, with a 50% discount on the basis of winter prices. The ticket price is 37 yuan/person, and the scenic area car price is 45 yuan/person. It's tempting, so take action quickly.

By Camel Balls |

The scenic area is very large and the name sounds very nice. It mainly consists of lakes, hot springs, primeval forests and snow-capped mountains. Because it snowed heavily last night and the roads in the scenic area were slippery, we followed the staff's advice and bought waterproof shoe covers to wear. I didn't expect there was a red stone beach here, which was a pleasant surprise. The red stone is red because a layer of orange algae grows on its surface. The algae on the lake is also so beautiful. Soaking your feet in the hot spring at the foot of the mountain is as happy as a child! Boiled eggs in hot springs, happy eggs!

By Bean Dingna |

The ticket price for Mugecuo is 175 yuan. It is also known as the Wild Man Sea. It is the largest alpine lake in northwest Sichuan. The sightseeing bus will take tourists to the top of the lake, and then they will travel along the plank road from top to bottom. There will be several parking spots, Mugecuo, Yaochi Boiling Spring, and Seven-Colored Sea, where you can get on and off at any time. Since most of the lake water comes from the melted snow water of the Nuwa Snow Mountain behind, the cold wind can be clearly felt by the lake, so you must bring an extra coat. We arrived early, and there was still some mist on the lake. It didn't take long for the sun to come out, and the sunlight was sparkling on the lake. There are driveways and plank roads going down from the lake. The plank road is in the forest, with streams under your feet and towering trees next to it. It is very cool. If you have enough time, you can visit it slowly.

By Evan's Diary |

Mugecuo is a scenic spot that is easily overlooked when visiting Ganzi in western Sichuan. In fact, the scenery of Mugecuo is also outstanding in western Sichuan. In addition, it is located in Kangding, which is closer to Chengdu. You can consider spending a weekend to have a relaxing and pleasant tour in western Sichuan. Mugecuo is one of the largest alpine lakes in northwest Sichuan. It is more than 3,700 meters above sea level, with a water area of ​​nearly four square kilometers and a water depth of more than 70 meters. The entire scenic area is developed and built around this lake, so the core scenery of Mugecuo is alpine lakes, snow-capped mountains and vast lawns. It is very simple to play in the scenic area: take the scenic bus directly to the deepest Mugecuo Lake, and then go back in reverse in turn, get on and off at each scenic spot, and play in a bus-style way. There are many large and small attractions in the scenic area, but the core is three major areas: Mugecuo-Medicine Pool Boiling Spring-Seven Color Sea. Checking in these three places basically completes the essence of Mugecuo. Since Mugecuo adopts the method of sightseeing bus fixed-point tour, the efficiency is very high. It takes 3 hours to see the scenery in a hurry, but it takes more than half a day to appreciate it carefully. It is recommended to arrange a daytime, including the round-trip transportation. The temperature difference in the Mugecuo Scenic Area is very large, especially in the deepest Mugecuo Lake. Even if you only wear short sleeves in summer, you will feel cold. Once you start to visit the lower part, the temperature becomes warm again. For more information, you can read my travel notes.

By Three Minutes of Heat |

The Mugecuo Scenic Area is a great place to take photos. The blue sky, white clouds, snow-capped mountains in the distance and the nearby lake and beach are integrated into one, and you can see them all. Especially when the weather is good, it is very comfortable to watch. Soaking your feet in the medicinal pool is also a good choice. The overall experience is not tiring and very relaxing. There are shuttle buses in the scenic area that you can take, and you don’t need to climb up and down by yourself. It’s still very convenient. The only problem is that the road to Mugecuo is under repair and it’s not very good.

By China-TravelNote users |

I went there with my family during the Dragon Boat Festival. It was like returning to spring in Mugecuo. I mainly took the elderly to play. I took the sightseeing bus to go up and down the scenic spots. It was a pity that I didn’t walk much. The air was very good. The altitude was a little high. Try not to do strenuous exercise

By Rest, little thief |

It is the largest lake in western Sichuan, with a wide open area and a relatively high altitude. However, the management is not very good, and there are few vehicles. When it is late, the manager is in a hurry to get the tourists out, and there are so few vehicles that the lake is crowded like a city bus all the way down.

By A Smile to Allay Sorrow 2008 |

Kangding Mugecuo Scenic Area is worth recommending. There are tourist buses in the scenic area that can go up the mountain.

By Nadia  |

Four seasons, four different feelings. This time I went in winter, and everything was bare and there was no snow.

By Xia Jie |

Mugecuo Scenic Area is located in the northern part of Kangding County, the capital of Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, and is part of the Gongga Mountain Scenic Area. The scenic area is about 25 kilometers long and covers a total area of ​​300 square kilometers. It is a multifunctional scenic area for viewing lakes, forests, grasslands, waterfalls, flowers and natural landscapes, as well as water entertainment and hot spring bathing.

By Daito Zushi |

I don’t know if it’s because I’ve seen too many beautiful sights before or if it’s the wrong season, but apart from Mugecuo (Wild Man Lake) at the top of the scenic area, nothing else touched me much.

The guide said the tour would take about 3 hours, but we spent almost 2 hours at the Savage Lake and Dead Tree Grassland at the top of the scenic area.

By China-TravelNote users |

I went there during the Chinese New Year last year. It was said to be the off-season, and the tickets were discounted. After reading everyone's comments, I think it's better to go in winter, when there are fewer people and you can play in the snow. In fact, when you go out to play, your attitude is very important.

By Peter Pan |

A place with a particularly bad feeling. A fire broke out in the scenic area in 2012. According to local people, it was arson. The fire burned for three days and three nights. Five years later, the plank road by the Mugecuo Lake in the core scenic area on the top of the mountain is still closed. The plank road surface is damaged, the pavilions and towers have collapsed, and there is a rubble and devastation. The forest beside the lake has burned into charcoal and has not been repaired so far. There is no tour guide on the bus, and the vehicle management is chaotic. It takes an hour to get off the bus and get on the bus again. The tourists asked the bus driver about the route. After asking three times without a response, they suddenly got angry, pointed at the tourists' noses and insulted and threatened, saying, "Don't you want to go back?" The same virtue as the local Tibetans who lead horses to cheat money. After traveling in western Sichuan, the experience of Mugecuo alone was a disaster, and I will never go there again in this life. You can pass by here and go to Jiangba Grassland by car. The scenery is very good.

By Alice |

In fact, there are many natural landscapes like this in Tibet, and Mugecuo is just one of them. However, the sky-high ticket prices and the chaos in the parking lot of the scenic spot may be enough to visit it once in your life, and you will never go there again.

By Dong Ge |

There is no fare, the ticket includes parking fee and fare

By Very exciting |

The lake is much smaller than Namtso. If you are visiting Namtso, you don't need to come. The grassland is not interesting and it is deserted even if you come here in August.

By SummerHuang Xiaoxia |

There is really nothing to see on a cloudy day, the ticket is 200... It is called the Little Jiuzhaigou, but other than the ticket price, it is really incomparable with Jiuzhaigou... The management of the scenic area is very chaotic, and the wild roads after the lake and up the mountain are difficult to walk. You have to take a tour bus to get in and out, the ticket is 100, but the queue for the bus is very long, and it takes nearly an hour to get on the bus. The wind on the mountain is very strong, and it is freezing... The people in the queue in front of them even quarreled with the management staff, and the management staff said that if you want to complain, you can complain, anyway, we can't do anything...🙄🙄

Anyway, it might be good if the weather is good, but you don't need to come if it's cloudy or rainy.

By Scarlet Leaf |

There are plank roads around the lake, and the only place to visit is the island in the lake. The island is not big, and you can visit it in about ten minutes. The only thing is that the air in the mountains is very comfortable, and you don't feel the altitude sickness at all.

By Chris who loves meat |

We were all amazed, it felt like we had accidentally entered the snowy forests of Northeast China!

PS: There was a guy at the entrance of the scenic spot who kept selling shoe covers, saying that the snow on the mountain was very deep and that we didn’t need to worry about them at all…

Ticket + sightseeing bus: 180 yuan

You must buy a sightseeing bus, which is actually a bus that will take you up the mountain from the winding mountain road. When you go up, you will be taken directly to the terminal (which is the location of the ice lake). Then you can take the bus to the next stop to play. There are also attractions such as the Seven Color Lake and the Medicine Pool below.

The altitude of Mugecuo Mountain is quite high, and if you run and jump too much, you will still experience some hypoxia reactions, so those who are not in good physical condition should pay attention.

Note: There are shops selling dried yak beef on Mugecuo Mountain, and the price is basically 120 yuan per catty. Don’t buy it, it is too expensive and not worth it.

By Xueyunju |

I have been to western Sichuan many times, but this is my first time to visit Mugecuo. Mugecuo is very beautiful in early July.

By Brother Lun |

To be honest, it's not worth 200 yuan at all. The scenic area is only a small one and can be walked in a few steps.

By east2 |

At the entrance of the scenic area, some locals will wear cotton coats and hold oxygen tanks or rain boots to sell them to tourists, asking them to rent coats. In fact, it is not necessary, but rain protection should be prepared. Mugecuo is 3,780 meters above sea level, and you can decide according to your own situation. There are not many sales points in the scenic area. It is best to eat some food, such as noodles, at the small shop at the entrance of the scenic area, and bring enough water. The scenic area is mainly a hiking tour. Going down the plank road from Mugecuo, there will be a small river flowing down, accompanying us all the time, and also creating many landscapes, like people in a painting. This reminds me of the water in Jiuzhai. But the water in Jiuzhai is more quiet, and it is accompanied by one beautiful lake after another, while the water in Mugecuo is jubilant, singing all the way down, like a herd of horses running wildly with full energy, never tired. From time to time, there are blooming azaleas by the river, white, light pink, purple, charming and posing, competing for beauty. It started to rain, but I was still attracted by this quiet water. The water surface is very calm, with only raindrops falling in and then merging into the water. Occasionally, a few dead branches stand upright in the water, casually posing in various postures, like a creative theme for photography enthusiasts.

By First meeting |

We were delayed for six hours due to a traffic jam at Zheduo Mountain, so we could only take a quick look at Mugecuo. The weather was not good that day, so we didn't see its most beautiful side, but the scenery was still nice.

By Xiaowu |

A place I will basically never come back to. The scenic area is small and there are not many things to see. If the weather is bad, you can't see anything. Fortunately, I didn't ride a horse. In the Gold Coast, there were local residents who let me ride a horse. I came back and read the comments and realized it was a pit 🙂

By One |

The visitor center was crowded with people waiting to take the scenic sightseeing bus, pushing and shoving in the S-shaped queue, complaining. There were indeed a lot of people, because today was China Tourism Day, and the ticket to Mugecuo was free (you only need to buy a 90 yuan sightseeing bus ticket). The sightseeing bus to Mugecuo was similar to the one in Jiuzhaigou before, with stops at each scenic spot, and tourists could choose the stops to get on and off.

In the sightseeing car, I could feel the altitude rising as the front of the car kept turning, from 3,500 meters to 3,600 meters, and then to 3,800 meters... I had crossed a pass over 5,000 meters in Tibet, so I was quite calm when facing this sudden increase in altitude. The car drove for more than 30 minutes, and I felt that the heavy clouds were pressing down very low along the way, the sky was gray, and the water was dark.

If you are in good enough physical condition, it is recommended to walk down from the Gold Coast, walk through the Rhododendron Gorge and the Thousand Waterfall Gorge, all the way to Fangcaoping, playing as you walk. The journey takes about three hours.

Mugecuo Scenic Area is really suitable for taking photos

Next door, there are dead trees, blue sky and white clouds. It is very suitable to shoot from an upward perspective here. The rabbit father is photographed to look like he is about 1.8 meters tall.

A dead tree on the Gold Coast is a very popular photo location. Try to avoid passers-by and take a group of beautiful photos. Warm reminder, the water in Mugecuo is really very cold, so you should be quick when taking photos in the water.

When the sun shines through the primeval forest and sprinkles on the moss on the ground, it is so beautiful that it makes people intoxicated. It will be better to wear a white dress to take pictures in the forest.

By Coco |

The scenic area gives people a magical feeling. There are mountains, lakes, lakes and hot springs. If the weather is good and the season is right, it must be very beautiful.

By Eddie Peng |

It's really beautiful, but it was snowing when I went there, so please keep warm

By 。 |

We were lucky, we only paid 39 on Meituan, but when we got home, they refunded us!! There were hats and glasses for sale at the door, but we didn’t have to buy them, it would be a waste of money

By 🐬(Ri_Eleanore |

The tickets are expensive. It was winter when I went there. The walking path was closed due to heavy snow. I just walked around the lake at the top for a while.

By Mumu |

I went there during the Qingming Festival. It took me one day to get to Kangding and I stayed in the city for one night. It was snowing heavily the next morning. I checked the weather there before I went. It was pretty accurate.



We bought the ticket on Meituan for 180 yuan. (Ticket + sightseeing bus) There is an online ticket booking and ticket collection window at the scenic spot. ❗️❗️❗️ (You must book the ticket one hour in advance, not even a minute late).



There are three scenic spots in the scenic area. You start from the highest one, and then there are sightseeing buses at each point. You can take the bus to the next scenic spot by yourself. We only went to the Wild Man Lake (that is, Mugecuo)



💔💔💔The public services are extremely poor. Men's and women's toilets are shared. There is no water to flush the toilet or wash hands. It is recommended to bring your own waterless hand sanitizer.



The last picture is of the Seven-Colored Sea. We didn’t go there, so we took it in the car.

By China-TravelNote users |

The ticket is too expensive, 200 per person, it's not worth it! There are very few buses, and the queue is two kilometers long. The only toilet is broken, there is garbage everywhere, and the road is also bad. Where did all the money go? ! Can't they improve the infrastructure if they just pocket all the money? There is only one lake to see, and you are not allowed to walk down the mountain, you have to take a car! There is only one attraction in the scenic area, don't come, you will regret it! All the time wasted in the queue

By RyanYou |

There is a small shop run by local Tibetans above. You can go in and have a cup of yogurt if you have time. Overall, the scenery is pretty good. I don't know if it's because of the terrain or something else, but it was sunny in the morning, but it became windy and rained a lot soon. Keep warm

By Frigid Bread |

The sun should be so bright, with floating soft clouds, playful and magnificent mountains, and us frowning and licking yogurt and laughing.

By durogesic3 |

Each season should have different scenery. The snow in March satisfies the fantasy of southerners. The snowy forest is so beautiful.

By Kiichi |

I heard from friends who have been there that the scenery is average, so I hesitated whether to go in. It turned out to be a very good scenic spot. The sun was very strong, and it was easy to get sunburned when going up the mountain because it had just snowed the day before. I went up the mountain fully armed, with an altitude of 3200.

By Craftsmen of the Nineteen Dynasties |

In the morning, we set out from Moshi Town to Mugecuo. The drive took about three hours, winding up the mountain. The surrounding trees gradually turned from green to white, and the fog became thicker.

Mugecuo is so beautiful! The primitive forest, grassland and snow-capped mountains blend with each other. The pure lake, the endless snow-capped mountains and the strong Tibetan customs will make you have endless reverie about this place.

By Peaceful life |

Also known as "Wild Man Sea" and "Big Sea", it is one of the largest alpine lakes in northwest Sichuan. It is 3,700 meters above sea level, surrounded by mountains and forests, and dozens of small seas such as the Red Sea, the Black Sea, and the White Sea, like the moon surrounded by stars. Mugecuo has four seasons of scenery in one day, and the sky is different in the morning and evening. In the early morning, the fog locks the sea surface, and the silver dragon-like clouds roll on the water surface, creating a moving landscape of "double fog falling into the sea"; when the breeze blows in the afternoon, the sea surface is "three feet of waves without wind, rolling thousands of piles of snow", and the beach around the sea is dazzling golden in the afternoon. When the weather is fine, looking at the snow-capped mountains in the distance, you will feel like a holy fairyland.

By Fresh |

The horse riding fee is 135 yuan per person and you can go up the mountain. You will be pulled around for 10 yuan per circle and 12 circles or more. This will not be told to you in advance, please pay attention⚠️ The toilet at Golden Beach is super dirty. It's really 😓 I almost vomited. As for the scenery, it feels average. You can go if you haven't been there.

By LEO15600926317 |

It was an impulsive trip. I thought it would be ugly, but the scenery was amazing. Unfortunately, I didn’t have enough time to climb to the highest point...

By Pony is busy |

Mugecuo is nice! But you must not ride Tibetan horses!

Don't ride a horse! Don't ride a horse! It's important to say it three times.

135 people were agreed upon, but after we went up the mountain

I want to go to the stone pile to pray for blessings. One circle costs 10 yuan, 10 circles

Each person above must pay at least 100 yuan, regardless of age!

I won't tell you these things beforehand, I'll tell you after the transfer

They charge fees and force money, and they are aggressive if you don't pay.

Ready to go down the mountain, the dog's eating is disgusting!

If you search online, you will find that this disgusting thing has been going on for a long time.

This is how I ate during my first trip to Tibet.

A rat shit!!! The picture shows another family traveling with us.

Screenshot of the video when we were forced to pay, damn wind

It's really big. If you don't pay, it's too cold to stay longer.

By " href="/u/60922341.html" target="_blank">゛小兜❀ |

Mugecuo, about 17 kilometers away from Kangding city, is a national key scenic spot.

The scenic area covers an area of ​​about 350 square kilometers and consists of six scenic spots: Dujuan Gorge, Fangcaoping, Seven-Colored Sea, Yaochi Boiling Spring, Mugecuo (Wild Man Sea) and Red Sea Grassland. There are many other alpine lakes and hot springs nearby, and the virgin forest, grassland and snow-capped mountain landscapes blend with each other.

The entrance fee to the scenic spot is 105 yuan, the sightseeing bus is 90 yuan, and the insurance is 5 yuan.

By Happy Fish |

If you don't have your own car, it is not recommended to travel by yourself because there is no transportation.

By Longing for the Condor |

I've been there. The scenery is very nice and the natural scenery is worth a visit

By Lao Gong |

There were blue sky and white clouds when we went up the mountain, but it was suddenly covered with dark clouds. Except for Mugecuo, the scenery was also beautiful all the way down the mountain!

By .8 |

There was no cheating caravan as mentioned on the Internet. It seemed that everyone was voluntary. It was just that there were too many people renting coats in front of the ticket office.

By your |

What the hell is this Mugecuo???



It was said that the entrance ticket was 105 and the sightseeing bus ticket was 90, but I had to buy them together, so it was only 200 for the entrance ticket?!



I went up to see a lake. The lake was blue, but there was nothing worth taking pictures of.



Then!! They told you to climb a mountain, saying you can see snow-capped mountains on the mountain, and you will be exhausted. The road is not repaired on purpose, and they force you to spend 130 yuan per person on horseback. We almost died walking up there!! Actually, it is a short distance, but there are many rocks on the road, which makes it difficult to walk. The horse seller told you it is far, 6.7 kilometers, ugh!! If the road is repaired, you can walk up there in ten minutes! With so much money, can't they repair this road? ?



The view of the snow-capped mountains was just so-so. We could still see the snow-capped mountains on the way to Xinduqiao, as well as various free natural scenery. It was really a pity to come to Mugecuo, and I had altitude sickness for the whole afternoon! I guess it was because I consumed too much energy! What a rip-off scenic spot, I spent hundreds of dollars to suffer!



Whoever goes there is an idiot!



Let me post some pictures! The first one is the snowy mountain of Mugecuo, which is so tiring. The second and third ones are the 20-yuan ticket to Jiagacuo on the way to Xinduqiao.

By LIU |

I signed up for a three-day tour group to Mugecuo from Chongqing, and it was such a rip-off... First, I'll tell you about the whole day's drive... I was on the bus all day, and then we arrived at Moshi Ancient Town, where all the tour groups and tourists going to Mugecuo basically stayed. I got up at 5 a.m. to go to Mugecuo, and it was another three-hour drive. When I got to Mugecuo, I had to take a 90-minute sightseeing bus up the mountain for 20 minutes. There was nothing to see on the mountain except the lake, the Seven-Colored Sea, and the stream from beginning to end. I was exhausted after going down the mountain. I basically saw these two, and there was nothing else to see. There was too little to eat in the scenic area, just yak barbecue... There was no ethnic characteristics at all. We all agreed that the scenery was suitable for taking pictures, and it looked good when taken, but it was boring to see it in person... Then we spent two days on the road for three days of travel... One and a half days in Mugecuo, is it interesting? This is the most boring scenic spot I have ever encountered, too far away

By 恆 |

The reputation is too great, but the reception capacity is insufficient! Most tourists only visit the top of the mountain. It is just a visit!

By Lord of Awakening |

Except for the Mugecuo Lake, the Seven-Colored Sea, and the Omacuo Lake, there is nothing to see. It is far worse than Jiuzhaigou. You are afraid of walking on the mountain. It is so tiring. Several snow-capped mountains are not as beautiful as those in Xinduqiao. The grassland in the distance is just a small lawn. It is not as beautiful as any lawn in Xinduqiao, let alone the grassland of Luojipuzhen at Gonggar Airport yesterday. The mountain was burned and bare. Is it to educate tourists to prohibit the use of fire in the wild? I think the ticket price of 60-80 is enough. Bad review!

By Sugar Beans |

Due to weather factors, we were unable to enjoy the beautiful scenery we had expected, and the snow-capped mountains in the distance were also covered by clouds and mist. There were not many sightseeing buses and cruise ships in the scenic area, so the waiting time was quite long. If you want to see the beautiful scenery of three-foot waves without wind and thousands of piles of snow rolling, you have to rely on good weather.

By Qinling 007 |

It is about 17 kilometers away from the downtown of Kangding. It consists of six scenic spots: Dujuan Gorge, Fangcaoping, Seven-color Sea, Yaochi Boiling Spring, Mugecuo (Wild Man Sea) and Red Sea Grassland. There are many other alpine lakes and hot springs nearby. The original forest, grassland and snow-capped mountain landscape blend with each other. It is a relatively mature scenic spot with complete public facilities. It takes about 40 minutes to take the scenic bus from the gate of the scenic spot to the parking lot on the top of the mountain. You can walk down slowly along the road or plank road from the top of the mountain and take pictures while walking.

By The rain over Hamburg |

The natural scenery is unique, the environment is well protected, the scenic area is well-organized, and the public design is perfect. Some places are still under construction. However, the scenery is no less than Jiuzhaigou.

By Chris loves nature |

It is a high mountain lake. The forest next to Mugecuo was burned by a fire in 2012. There is cow dung on the trail and the facilities are dilapidated.

Very disappointed. Not recommended.

By 獵鷹 |

Worth seeing, public services are just too poor.

By Chen Chen Chen Chen San Jin Ah |

The scenic spot is still good. Take the sightseeing bus to Mugecuo and the scenery along the way is also beautiful.

By rogerfmy |

It should be a great attraction. The premise is that the weather is good with blue sky and white clouds. When we went there, it was raining. It was cold and foggy. It was not suitable for climbing the mountain. It was a pity to visit here. Visit the main gate. Hehe

By China-TravelNote users |

Mugecuo, "On the rolling hills, there is a rolling cloud" is a Kangding love song that I have been humming since I can remember; when I grew up, I heard "Beside the rolling hills, there is a rolling lake" which refers to Mugecuo. There is always a gap between ideal and reality. To be comparable to Qinghai Lake, Lugu Lake and Jiuhuang Lake, Mugecuo is still a bud waiting to bloom.

By Silky Rain |

Mugecuo Scenic Area is composed of plateau lakes, virgin forests, hot springs, snow-capped peaks, strange mountains and rocks, and the 8-kilometer-long Thousand Waterfall Gorge. This was my first trip to the plateau, and the beautiful and colorful scenery of Mugecuo opened up my unstoppable plateau travel.

By waiting |

I went there twice. Although it was a little cold here in October, the colors were richer. Every place starting from the entrance of the scenic area had different characteristics. It was very suitable for walking up slowly and then taking a sightseeing bus down. No matter how many words I used, I couldn't describe its beauty. It's best to experience it in person... Hehe

By Sudan Xiang |

Overall, it was very good. The innkeeper helped us to contact the car. Since there were only three of us, it was a little expensive. It cost 50 per person. If there were more people, it would be cheaper. However, there was heavy fog today. Since we did not rent clothes and did not bring down jackets, we were very cold and had slight altitude sickness. We bought tickets and rode directly to the last stop. Then we walked up and slowly began to have altitude sickness. We had to stop after walking a few steps because of the heavy fog. Not long after we walked, someone reminded us that there was nothing to see up there. It was all fog. We could not see the grasslands and snow-capped mountains. So we relaxed and walked down the mountain. The scenery along the way was good. Although it was covered with fog, it was still different. It was just a little cold. There was nothing else to eat. It was best to bring your own. At least if you have money to take a boat, you can go and waste it.

By China-TravelNote users |

The weather was not very good when we arrived at Mugecuo. It snowed heavily the day before, so there was thick fog in the morning. The snow-capped mountains were also looming. The lake was blue and clear, and it echoed with the snow-capped mountains in the distance. It was pure and holy. The Golden Coast was worthy of its name. It showed a dazzling golden color under the sunshine. It was very beautiful! Yaochi Hot Spring is worth a visit, 35 yuan per person, the temperature is moderate, and it is very pleasant to soak in the hot spring in the snow-capped mountains. Songluo, a plant that only grows in plateau areas with absolutely pure air quality, can be seen everywhere along the way. It is very beautiful!

By Wild Wind Whisper |

Mugecuo, also known as "Wild Man Lake" and "Big Sea", is one of the largest alpine lakes in northwest Sichuan.

By Wandering Alone |

The scenery is very beautiful, but it was raining when we went there, which affected the viewing, otherwise I would give it 5 stars

By I want to get rid of dark circles |

Since it was not the peak season and it was during working hours, there were not many people. There was a tour guide on a bus in the scenic area to introduce us. The scenery was very beautiful, and the photos taken with the mobile phone were also very beautiful.

By Zhang Bingzhi |

Kangding is the most worthwhile scenic spot to visit. The scenery is really beautiful. For most people, this should be the first scenic spot with a higher altitude after entering the western Sichuan Plateau from Ya'an. You may feel a little uncomfortable, so it is best to prepare a bottle of oxygen.

By Le Tour Traveler |

Mugecuo Scenic Area is located in Kangding County. The scenery is particularly beautiful, especially in July and August.

By liang-Kelly |

It's so beautiful. It's so cold in the morning. It's also a place worth visiting. It feels good without so many people. Winter has its own beauty.

By brave heart |

Expensive, beautiful scenery, but not suitable for winter travel.

By Travel 15348198208 |

A love song of Kangding spreads all over the world! One of the top ten folk songs in the world. As the most famous scenic spot in Kangding, I personally think that the ticket and sightseeing bus prices are a bit expensive! The core scenic spot, Yerenhai, is very good! Yaochi Hot Spring is very unique, with a hot spring temperature of up to 90℃. You can directly boil eggs (bean curd eggs) and fish therapy! Hot spring is 35 yuan per person (foot bath and fish therapy are both available, I personally think it is really good) If you have enough time, you can walk up and see Gongga Mountain!

By Cloud ☁️° |

The 180 yuan ticket is really not worth it, the scenery is average. If you want to go, some carpool drivers can enter for 150 yuan without the ticket. The people shouting and riding horses on the mountain are particularly pitfalls. In addition, you should wear more clothes if you go there during the summer vacation, because it is cold up there!

By Van Dwarf Kop |

We went there during the Qingming Festival, when there was still snow. After entering the scenic area, we had to take a bus up the mountain to reach Mugecuo Lake. The scenery was nice, but it was not the right season to go there. Then we could go up the mountain to see Gongga Snow Mountain. There were horse teams taking people up along the way, or we could go up by ourselves. The distance was not very far. Young people could walk for 20-30 minutes one way. You could choose to ride a horse according to your own situation. The price ranged from 100 to 200. It is said that after May, the mountain will be full of Gesang flowers, but we didn't see them at that time.

By Orange Chen |

It's good that the scenic spot has a dedicated guide, but we met a local middle-aged man on the sightseeing bus that day. He kept arguing with the guide and making jokes without restraint. I was disgusted.

By guava |

The scenic area is well developed, but the tickets are too expensive. It will be a rip-off if you go there in the wrong season.

By Pandora |

A must-go place. Very beautiful. The scenery at the highest point


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