Ruoergai Flower Sea Check-in Guide

3 Days 2 Nights Travel Guide for Ruoergai Grassland, Aba, Sichuan (Budget 5000 RMB)
📍Destination: Ruoergai Grassland, Aba, Sichuan
⏰Best Season: June-August (grassland flower sea), September-October (golden autumn colors)
💰Budget: 5000 RMB (2 people, 2500 RMB per person)
📅Itinerary (3 days 2 nights)
Day 1: Chengdu → Songpan → Ruoergai (about 7 hours by car)
🚗Transportation:
Self-driving/Charter (recommended): Chengdu → Dujiangyan → Wenchuan → Songpan → Ruoergai (about 470 km, fuel + toll about 800 RMB)
Bus: Chengdu Chadianzi Bus Station → Ruoergai (about 180 RMB/person, 8-9 hours)
🏠Accommodation:
Ruoergai County (recommended hotels: 200-400 RMB/night, such as "Ruoergai Dazang Sunshine Hotel" and "Western Pasture")
Grassland Mongolian Yurt (experience Tibetan style, about 300-500 RMB/night)
🍜Food Recommendations:
Yak meat hotpot, Tibetan yogurt, butter tea, highland barley cake
Recommended restaurants: Grassland Three Treasures Soup Pot, Zhaxi Tibetan Restaurant
🎯Activities Recommended:
Scenic spots along the way (Minjiang Gorge, Songpan Ancient Town)
Arrive in Ruoergai in the evening to acclimate to the plateau climate
Day 2: In-depth tour of Ruoergai Grassland
🚗Charter/Self-driving (about 300 RMB/day)
🎫Tickets:
Hua Lake Scenic Area: 75 RMB/person (including sightseeing bus)
First Bend of the Yellow River: 65 RMB/person (elevator at the viewing platform costs an additional 30 RMB)
🚶‍♂️Tour Route:
Hua Lake (most beautiful from June to August, wetland + flower sea + migratory birds)
First Bend of the Yellow River (super stunning at sunset)
Horse riding experience (at grassland herders’ homes, about 50-100 RMB/person)
Visit Tibetan families (drink butter tea, wear Tibetan clothes for photos)
📌Tips:
Altitude 3500 meters, pay attention to sun protection and altitude sickness prevention
Grassland weather is changeable, bring a windproof jacket
🍜Lunch:
Grassland picnic (bring your own food) or simple meal at herders’ home
🏠Accommodation:
Continue staying in Ruoergai County or experience a grassland Mongolian yurt (the starry sky is amazing!)
Day 3: Ruoergai → Hongyuan → Chengdu
🚗Return Route:
Hongyuan Moon Bay (free, grassland river winding like a moon)
Emutang Flower Sea (super beautiful in June-July, ticket 50 RMB)
Miyaluo Red Leaves (optional in autumn)
Return to Chengdu (depart before 3 PM to avoid night driving)
💰Total Cost (2 people):
Transportation: 1500 RMB (self-driving fuel + tolls / or bus 360 RMB)
Accommodation: 800 RMB (2 nights)
Tickets + horse riding: 400 RMB (2 people)
Meals: 800 RMB (3 days)
Others (Tibetan clothing experience, souvenirs): 500 RMB
Total: about 5000 RMB (2 people)
🌟Travel Tips
✅Must Bring: Sunscreen, sunglasses, outdoor jacket, oxygen bottle (for altitude sickness)
✅Best Photo Spots: Hua Lake boardwalk, Yellow River First Bend sunset, grassland horse riding
✅Road Condition Tips: Some sections of National Highway 213 have many curves, drive carefully if self-driving
📸Recommended Photo Check-in Spots:
Hua Lake Wetland (beautiful reflections)
First Bend of the Yellow River (golden light on the river at sunset)
Grassland Mongolian Yurt (starry sky + morning mist)
Hongyuan Moon Bay (great for aerial shots)
🎯Summary:
Ruoergai is one of the most beautiful grasslands in western Sichuan. 3 days 2 nights is enough to explore the highlights! With a budget of 5000 RMB (2 people), you can travel comfortably, enjoy horse riding and flower seas, and experience Tibetan culture with excellent cost performance!
🚀Set off now and head to the free grassland! 🌿🐎