This is not Switzerland, it's Siguniang Mountain in Western Sichuan! So stunning it leaves you speechless

Posting photos of Siguniang Mountain on social media, my friends all asked if I went abroad 🤣 Snow-capped peaks, meadows, lakes, forests… No visa needed, you can unlock the same Alpine scenery right here in Western Sichuan! Keep this nanny-level guide handy to help you avoid the crowds and immerse yourself in the romance of the "Eastern Sacred Mountain"～

🌄 How to choose among the three main scenic areas of Siguniang Mountain?

✅ Shuangqiao Valley: Perfect for the lazy! Sightseeing bus all the way + flat boardwalks, no hiking skills needed to easily check in at Budala Peak and Ginseng Fruit Flat, great for bringing elders and kids.

✅ Changping Valley: A paradise for hiking lovers! Ride horses through the primeval forest, walk to Kushuitan to see the snow mountain reflections, and if you have good stamina, challenge the Muliaozi Camp.

✅ Haizi Valley: A holy place for camping & stargazing! Watch the sunrise and sea of clouds at Guozhuangping, Da Haizi and Hua Haizi look like sapphires embedded in the mountains, and the starry sky at night is breathtaking.

📸 Must-visit photo spots

📍 Maobiliang: Free viewing platform! The best spot for panoramic views of Siguniang Mountain, sunrise and sunset are stunningly beautiful, recommended to arrive before 7 AM to secure a spot.

📍 Redwood Forest: A secret deep in Shuangqiao Valley, towering straight redwoods reaching the clouds, sunlight filtering through the trees, naturally cinematic.

📍 Sigula Monastery: A century-old temple hidden at the foot of the mountain, white pagoda and prayer flags framed with snow mountains, 100% photogenic.

📍 Kushuitan: The highlight hiking section of Changping Valley, dead trees fallen in clear streams with majestic snow mountains behind, like stepping into a fairy tale.

🏔️ Super practical travel tips

1️⃣ Transportation:

- Self-drive: 3.5 hours from Chengdu, Balang Mountain Pass offers sea of clouds views (remember to check road conditions in advance);

- Group tours: 2-3 day pure leisure tours are worry-free and effortless, about 500+ RMB per person including accommodation.

2️⃣ Clothing: Big temperature difference between day and night! Wear a windbreaker and sun hat during the day, down jacket and thick scarf at night, sunglasses and high SPF sunscreen are must-haves.

3️⃣ Altitude sickness warning: Altitude 3200-5000 meters, start taking Rhodiola a week in advance, avoid strenuous exercise, prepare oxygen bottles.

4️⃣ Tickets: Shuangqiao Valley 80 RMB (includes sightseeing bus), Changping Valley 70 RMB (bus 20 RMB), Haizi Valley 60 RMB.

🍲 Taste of Western Sichuan

- Yak meat hotpot: warming and nourishing, about 60 RMB per person to eat until full;

- Butter tea: salty and rich, pairs perfectly with tsampa;

- Plateau mushrooms: matsutake and boletus hotpot, so fresh it’ll make your eyebrows fall off!

At Siguniang Mountain, even the air you breathe tastes like freedom～ The snow mountains don’t speak, but they heal all worries✨ This summer, be sure to come here with your loved ones and leave your romance in Western Sichuan!