2-Day Relaxing Trip in Sichuan

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Looking for a peaceful nature escape with glaciers, hot springs, and breathtaking mountain views? 🌿❄️ Hailuogou Glacier (海螺沟) in Sichuan is the perfect spot! This trip will be easy-going, with no rushing, just time to enjoy the scenery, breathe fresh mountain air, and soak in hot springs.

🌟 Day 1: Beijing → Chengdu → Hailuogou (Nature & Relaxation) 🏔️

🌅 Morning: Travel to Chengdu & Hailuogou

🔹 6:00 AM – Have a light breakfast ☕🥐 and head to the airport.
🔹 8:00 AM – Take a flight to Chengdu (成都) ✈️ (~3 hrs).
🔹 11:00 AM – Arrive in Chengdu, then take a private car/tour shuttle 🚗 (~5 hrs) to Hailuogou Glacier. The ride is super scenic, passing by beautiful valleys and Tibetan villages.

🌆 Afternoon: Arrive & Hot Spring Relaxation ♨️

🔹 4:00 PM – Arrive in Moxi Town (磨西镇), the gateway to Hailuogou. Check into a cozy mountain hotel 🏨 and take a short rest.
🔹 5:30 PM – Head to the Gongga Hot Springs (贡嘎温泉)—natural hot springs surrounded by forests and mountains. Just soak, relax, and enjoy the views. ♨️🌿
🔹 7:30 PM – Enjoy a warm, local Tibetan-style dinner 🍲, like butter tea (酥油茶), yak meat, and hand-pulled noodles.
🔹 9:00 PM – Get a good night’s rest—tomorrow is all about exploring the glacier!

🌟 Day 2: Hailuogou Glacier Park Adventure ❄️🏔️

🌅 Morning: Glacier Exploration & Stunning Views

🔹 7:00 AM – Have a hearty breakfast 🍚🍳 and get ready for a breathtaking nature day!
🔹 8:00 AM – Take the scenic shuttle bus 🚍 into Hailuogou Glacier Park (海螺沟冰川森林公园).

🔹 9:00 AM – Arrive at Camp No.3 and take the cable car 🚠 up to the glacier. Enjoy the breathtaking icy views, snow-capped mountains, and deep blue ice caves. ❄️📸
🔹 11:00 AM – Walk around the glacier viewing platform and take in the majestic Gongga Mountain (贡嘎山)—the highest peak in Sichuan! 🏔️
🔹 12:00 PM – Optional easy trek to explore ice caves and glacier waterfalls (if weather allows). 🚶♂️❄️

🌆 Afternoon: Scenic Descent & Return to Chengdu

🔹 1:00 PM – Take the cable car 🚡 back down, then shuttle bus 🚍 back to Moxi Town.
🔹 2:30 PM – Enjoy a late lunch 🍜 at a cozy restaurant in town.
🔹 3:30 PM – Drive back to Chengdu (~5 hrs)—relax, take a nap, and enjoy the ride. 🚗

✈️ Evening: Return to Beijing

🔹 9:00 PM – Take a flight back to Beijing (~3 hrs).
🔹 12:00 AM – Arrive home feeling refreshed after this scenic and relaxing getaway! 😊❄️

✨ Final Tips!

✅ Best time to visit: Autumn 🍂 & Winter ❄️ for clear views and snowy landscapes!
✅ Pack warm clothes 🧥🧤—it can be chilly at the glacier!
✅ Bring a swimsuit 👙 for the hot springs!
✅ Stay hydrated—high altitude areas can feel dry.
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