6.10 Real Shot: Jiuding Mountain is a guaranteed photo paradise!

✨"This isn't Switzerland; it's the flower kingdom closest to the sky!" Just came down the mountain and I can't stop recommending it! A hidden gem for hiking in Western Sichuan that 99% of people miss. Starry camping 🌌/ Alpine rhododendrons/ Sea of clouds at sunrise 🌅—it's like stepping into a Miyazaki summer!

Location: Jiuding Mountain, Mao County, Aba, Sichuan
⏰ Best Season: June to August (Alpine flower bloom season)
🎫 Ticket Price: 70 RMB/person
🚗 Transportation: About 3.5 hours self-drive from Chengdu, or join a group tour (recommended 2-day trip including camping).

📝 Itinerary (2 days, 1 night highlights version)
Day 1: Chengdu → Couple Trees → Jizhuapeng Camp (Approx. 4 hours hiking)
- 7:00 AM: Gather in Chengdu and depart, passing through Wenchuan, arriving at the hiking starting point "Couple Trees" around 11:00 AM (perfect for photo ops!)
- Hiking route: Couple Trees → Lilipa (steep slope challenge) → Jizhuapeng Camp (Altitude: 3600m)
- Must-see scenery: Alpine meadows, wildflowers everywhere, rolling sea of clouds (if lucky, you might even see Buddha's light!)
- Camping experience: Stay at the tent camp, enjoy Tibetan-style hotpot for dinner, and stargaze at the Milky Way 🌌 (camp provides tents and sleeping bags).

Day 2: Jizhuapeng → Heilong Pool → Bailong Pool → Chengdu
- Wake up early to see the sunrise and sea of clouds, hike to Heilong Pool (Altitude: 3800m, the lake is as blue as a mirror)
- Walk through rhododendron forests (June bloom is stunning), then descend and return to Chengdu.

🌟 Must-visit spots
1⃣ Heilong Pool: Alpine lake reflecting snow-capped mountains, perfect for photography!
2⃣ Jizhuapeng Camp: 360° viewing platform, must-see starry skies at night and morning sea of clouds!
3⃣ Couple Trees: Two intertwined trees, a romantic photo spot.
4⃣ Alpine Flower Fields (June-August): Hills covered in wildflowers, like stepping into a fairytale.

💡 Practical Tips
✅ Outfit suggestions: Windbreaker + fleece (large temperature difference between day and night), anti-slip hiking shoes, hat + sunglasses (strong UV rays).
✅ Altitude sickness prevention: Walk slowly, drink plenty of water, bring glucose or oxygen bottles if needed.
✅ Food: Bring your own trail snacks (energy bars, chocolate); group tours provide breakfast and dinner.
✅ Environmental protection: Take your trash with you, leave no trace in nature!