4-Day Sichuan West Photography Tour Guide with a 100% Photo Success Rate!

Help! This route in Sichuan West is just too photogenic! Snow-capped mountains, canyons, exotic landscapes... Every shot looks like a magazine cover✨ Here’s a comprehensive photography guide, bookmark it and go!

Day 1: First Encounter with Snowy Mountains
Chengdu → Maobailiang Viewing Platform → Siguniang Mountain Shuangqiao Valley → Danba
✅ Maobailiang: Arrive early morning to capture the panoramic view of Siguniang Mountain; use a telephoto lens to compress the space, and when mist swirls, it looks like a fairyland
✅ Shuangqiao Valley: Use a wide-angle lens to shoot the reflection of snowy mountains on the lake during the hike; capture light and shadow changes during the blue hour at dusk. If the guide doesn’t enter the scenic area, plan your shots in advance!

Day 2: Encounter with an Exotic Planet
Danba → Moxi Park → Yuzixi → Xinduqiao
✅ Moxi Park: Wear solid-colored clothes to shoot sci-fi style photos; shoot from a low angle to highlight the ruggedness of the rocks
✅ Yuzixi: Arrive one hour before sunset to photograph the golden sunlight on the mountains and capture silhouette portraits for a full atmospheric effect

Day 3: Secret Realm of the Green Wilderness
Xinduqiao → Moon Lake → Zesang La Aerial Garden
✅ Moon Lake: Capture light spots in the forest during a light hike; use a macro lens to shoot moss in the stream
✅ Zesang La: Reserve your spot early to shoot the sunset over Gongga Mountain; bring a reflector to light up your subjects; use star mode to capture a stunning Milky Way

Day 4: Full-on Road Movie Vibes
Xinduqiao → Gedilamu → S434 Snow Mountain Road → Chengdu
✅ Gedilamu: Shoot the carousel with snow-capped mountains in the background; use a wide-angle lens to include the full panorama
✅ S434: Shoot the road extension line at Honghaizi; drone footage of the zigzag road is absolutely amazing!

⚠️ Must-See Tips for Photographers
1️⃣ Buy Shuangqiao Valley tickets in advance; last-minute tickets may be unavailable!
2️⃣ Avoid Yuzixi and Gedilamu on rainy or snowy days; safety first
3️⃣ Bring a tripod, graduated filter, and polarizer; if you have severe altitude sickness, don’t carry heavy gear!
4️⃣ Large temperature differences between morning and evening; keep camera batteries warm with heating pads

Grab your camera and set off—every frame in Sichuan West is worth cherishing!📷