Family Travel Guide｜Take the Kids to Nanjilu! Stay at Jixia Mountain + Easy Hiking Guide

“The meaning of Nanjilu’s existence is to equally amaze everyone—even kids can be dazzled to screams by its beauty!”
Bringing kids to Nanjilu? Save this local guide’s family-friendly tips to avoid pitfalls and easily enjoy the snowy mountains and lakes!

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🔛 Family Travel Guide

Destination: Achidaga Village, Badi Township, Weixi County, Diqing Prefecture

Recommended Route:

From various places → Shangri-La

Bus: Shangri-La → Deqin (3.5h, children half price)

Charter/Carpool: Deqin → Badi Township (2h, comfortable vehicle recommended)

Local off-road vehicle: Badi Township → Nanjilu Lake No. 3 (advance booking required)

Note: You must transfer to a local off-road vehicle to enter the mountains; self-driving is only allowed up to the village. Families with kids are advised to book vehicles in advance!

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🏨 Family Accommodation Recommendations

1️⃣ Wunongding Village · Jixia Mountain Meili

✅ Facing Meili Snow Mountain directly, watch the golden sunlight on the peaks while lying down! The hotel is well-equipped with plenty of family rooms, perfect for families.

2️⃣ Badi Township Homestays

Many dining options and convenient living, suitable as a mountain entry transit point.

3️⃣ Achidaga Village

Crowded during peak season, but easier to book off-road vehicles and guides through homestay owners (remember to bargain!)

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👶🏻 Family Hiking Routes

✅ Beginner-friendly route: Lake No. 3 ~ Lake No. 5 (altitude 4200m)

Round trip 2-3 hours, gentle slope, suitable for kids over 5! The lakes along the way are as blue as gems, kids can hop along without pressure~

❌ Be cautious with the big loop route (altitude above 4400m, requires crossing ridges, high physical demand)

Reminder: Camping is prohibited in the mountains; be sure to descend before dark! Families with kids should prioritize the small loop route and bring snacks and kid-pleasers~

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🎒 Family Gear Checklist

▪️ Clothing: children’s windbreaker, waterproof pants, hiking shoes (non-slip!), warm hat, small gloves

▪️ Tools: lightweight trekking poles, child carrier backpack (essential for young kids), thermos, high-calorie snacks

▪️ Others: children’s sunscreen, portable oxygen bottle, trash bags (teach kids to hike without leaving a trace!)

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🌟 Jixia Mountain Family 4 Days 3 Nights Itinerary

D1: Pick up at Shangri-La airport → View the First Bend of the Jinsha River → Stay at Jixia Mountain (super thoughtful welcome gift for kids!)

D2: Watch the golden sunlight on the mountain from the window → Easy hike at Baima Snow Mountain → Snow mountain afternoon tea (kids love the little cakes)

D3: Off-road vehicle into Nanjilu → Hike from Lake No. 3 to No. 5 (guide accompanies kids all the way, teaching about plants~)

D4: Make a snow mountain souvenir photo frame → Return trip