Hidden Gem of Western Sichuan: Xinduqiao
by Olivia Baker
Jul 8, 2025
Xinjiang too far and time too short? Come recharge your soul in Western Sichuan!💫
Just 3 days to tour the essence of Western Sichuan—what a heavenly treat!🏔️ Snow-capped peaks, meadows, mirror-like lakes—all packed into one trip. Every snapshot is National Geographic-worthy!
Driving through cloud-kissing highways, you'll realize freedom is truly within reach🌬️ This foolproof 3-day, 2-night mini-loop guide is your ticket to adventure!👇
🚗 Western Sichuan Mini Loop Itinerary
🔸Day 1: Depart Chengdu → Viral rest stop Tianquan Service Area → Sky City Gedilamu → Overnight in Xinduqiao
🔸Day 2: Xinduqiao morning mist → Tagon Grassland escapade → Glamping at Gunong Village
🔸Day 3: Panoramic 434 Airport Road → Snow Mountain Mirror Sidingcuo → Return to Chengdu
🌄 Must-Visit Divine Spots
1️⃣ Gedilamu·Sky City
⏰ Best entered at 4 PM! Sunset magic waits for no one~
🎠 Carousel + snow peaks + swing at golden hour—pure fairytale vibes! Especially the 5-6 PM golden mountain glow—breathtaking😱
2️⃣ Tagon Grassland + Gunong Village
🌿 Gunong Village is a hidden gem! Meadows beneath Yala Snow Mountain with riverside glamping perfection~
🏇 Gallop across Tagon Grassland with Yala's majestic peaks as your backdrop—prayer flags, Tibetan temples, and snowscapes paint an epic cultural canvas~
3️⃣ 434 Airport Road + Sidingcuo
🛣️ Route 434 is Western Sichuan's secret king—outshining even Highway 318!🌈
💎 Visit Sidingcuo on sunny days! Snow-capped reflections in the lake make autumn/winter look celestial!
💡 Pro Tips
🧣 20°C temperature swings! Alpine essentials: windbreaker + fleece + thermal wear
💊 Altitude prep: Drink Rhodiola tea early! Coke + glucose = lifesavers!
📸 Photography: Drones banned in some areas—telephoto lenses are snow mountain MVPs!
📍 Attraction Info
Gedilamu Sky City: Kangding City, Garze Prefecture, Sichuan
Tagon Grassland: Tagon Town, Kangding City
Gunong Village: Near Tagon Grassland
Sidingcuo: Kangding, Garze Prefecture
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