Xindu Bridge

This week, there was heavy snow in western Sichuan. I drove through the S434 provincial road, and the snow mountain at sunset was like a oil painting with a strong movie atmosphere. The freedom and romance that comes to your face‼️ There are too many beautiful ⛰️check-in points in winter in western Sichuan. ✔️Rainbow Road It's super romantic, the rainbow road leading to the snow mountain. There are few people this season, you can take pictures at the temporary stop in the middle, it's like a midnight movie after sunset🎬 ✔️Sequka Village This is a village under the snow mountain that I accidentally passed by. The snow-capped mountain has already accumulated thick snow, which is extremely shocking. ✔️Balang Shengdu A viewing platform where you can see Yala and Gongga at the same time, with an altitude of 4300, you must wait here for the sunrise. ✔️Gunong Village The winter in Gunong Village is too romantic. Under the Yala Snow Mountain, there is a clear blue stream. The stream is full of snow, some of which have frozen, like a fairyland! 🚗Self-driving Chengdu-Kangding-Xinduqiao (5h drive) The whole journey is high-speed➕national road, the road conditions are very good, girls drive on weekends, you must choose a safe and easy-to-drive car~ 🌟Snow Mountain Circuit Recommendation🌟 day1⃣️：Chengdu-Kangding-434 National Road-Honghaizi-Sidingcuo-Xinduqiao day2⃣️：Xinduqiao-Eyicun-Siye Yala-Gunong Village-Balang Shengdu-Tagong-Stay in Bamei or Xinduqiao day3⃣️：Tagong-Muya Temple-Gedilam-Kangding-Chengdu (you can stay in Bamei, or return to Chengdu from 434)

1. Go ice skating on various lakes, such as the wild horse sea of Zhe Duo Mountain, the Sting Lake of Kangding Airport, the Lake of Black Stone City, the seven mountains and seven lakes of Tagong Grassland, it's really great! 2. If you want to see the golden sunshine on the snow-capped mountains, many places have been closed due to the snow. There are actually several peaks around Xindu Bridge that you can go to, such as Yuzi West, Gedilam, Mannuka, and the newly built Ze Ren Beng Zeng. It's only about an hour's drive from Xindu Bridge, and cars can reach directly. For those who want to go, it hasn't started snowing there yet, set off quickly~ Xindu Bridge

I thought Nordic was already very beautiful, until I came to Xinduqiao‼️|||It's the most beautiful season in western Sichuan again~ Unconsciously reminded of a beautiful ancient poem: 'Falling rosy clouds and solitary geese fly together, autumn water and the long sky are the same color' Although I have been to western Sichuan 10 times, I still can't forget the autumn of Xinduqiao😭 Watching the colorful forest under the snow mountain, watching the sunset on the viewing platform🌄 This is a scenic spot that must be visited once in a lifetime‼️ . Take advantage of being young now, take advantage of having time now, take advantage of the bleak autumn scenery in western Sichuan, go to a western Sichuan without 👩‍👩‍👧‍👧crowds, no traffic jams🚎, this journey will harvest a lot of unexpected scenery, let's go~ . 🏔️Xinduqiao along the road No matter spring or summer, there are unique landscapes here, but I love the autumn yellow more, with a white scarf🧣, shooting 🎬Korean style photos . 🏔️Jiagenba Riche Village Cars can reach directly, Tibetan houses, yellow meadows, colorful forests, running horses, you can also camp here⛺️ . 🏔️Basang Village A small village in the secret area around Xinduqiao, there are almost no cars here, standing by the river to take pictures is very atmospheric . 🏔️Juri Village A village in the mountain nest, it still maintains the original ecology, autumn wooden bridge, stream and blue sky and white clouds☁️, a treasure land that no one cares about . 🏔️Xia Ba Village The poplar trees on both sides of the road, the bustling traffic, the crowd taking pictures under the sunset📷, seem particularly comfortable . 🏔️Lize Village The grassland here is particularly healing in summer, the autumn color cows are basking in the sun☀️ here, everything is like a Miyazaki Hayao cartoon . 🏔️Changmu Village along the way I prefer the lakeside here, full of poplar trees🌲, autumn wind and fallen leaves, clear streams, camping here is simply too comfortable . 🔥Practical tips for playing 1. Be sure to go in autumn, usually ends at the end of November, Xinduqiao starts and ends early in autumn, if you go late, the leaves🍃 will fall off 2. The weather is also very important, sunny weather, sufficient light can take many unexpected beautiful photos 3. It is recommended to take the 248 road to Xinduqiao, do not go to Zheduoshan, you can see many unexpected beautiful scenery 4. In addition to Xinduqiao, there are many super beautiful sunset viewing platforms in western Sichuan, such as Lengga Lake, Gedilam, Yuzi West, must go . 🚗【3 days and 2 nights western Sichuan itinerary】 D1: Chengdu-Kangding-Red Sea-Kangding Internet Celebrity Airport Road-Yuzi West-Xinduqiao D2: Xinduqiao-Tagong Grassland-Muya Temple-Mostone Park-Xinduqiao D3: Xinduqiao-Zheduo Mountain-Kangding-Chengdu . 🚗【5 days and 4 nights western Sichuan itinerary】 D1: Chengdu-Red Sea-Kangding Internet Celebrity Airport Road-Gedilam/Yuzi West-Xinduqiao D2: Xinduqiao-Jiagenba-Moon Lake-Xinduqiao D3: Xinduqiao-Seda Buddhist College-Seda County D4: Seda-Jinchuan-Guanyin Bridge-Danba D5: Danba-Four Girls Mountain-Barang Mountain-Chengdu

Garze or Kandze in West Sichuan is an autonomous region with many minorities. It's part of the Tibet-Qinghai plateau and you can see grasslands and mountains. 🏔️🐎 I recommend to go there by car, because public transport is quite difficult, although it's possible. Booking a tour would be an alternative option, in case you don't have the Chinese driver license. 🏷️ Price: 30-200 RMB, depending on the length and location. 📍There are hundreds of local horse riding spots, very nice view and enough hotels and restaurants nearby you get in the Xin-Du-Qiao area. #sichuan #horseriding #tibetanculture #china

April to May is the recovery period for tourism in Western Sichuan. During this time, there are fewer travelers, and both hotels and major transportation are inexpensive, making it a cost-effective time to travel! The sunshine is good, and there is less rainfall, ensuring a perfect view of the sunlit golden mountains. - ✅ If you also plan to visit Western Sichuan during this period, 📝 I recommend this 5-day and 4-night itinerary: Fish West➕Lengga Co➕Zimei Pass➕Clouds around Yala➕Mount Siguniang. Along the way, you can check in at snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and lakes, capturing the beauty of Western Sichuan in your eyes. ———— D1: Chengdu～Honghaizi～Gedalama/Fish West～Xinduqiao 🚗 Depart from Chengdu in the morning, head west, pass through the Rain City Ya'an to reach the smooth city Kangding, take the 434 provincial road to the first stop—【Honghaizi】 to appreciate the plateau lake scenery. Here you can capture the image of the lake and snow-capped mountains in the same frame, and if lucky, you might also see a sea of clouds; then continue forward to 【Gedalama】 or 【Fish West】, both of which are platforms for viewing the sunlit golden mountains. If you want to take pictures of the carousel, lighthouse, coffee house, then head to Gedalama. · D2: Xinduqiao～Jiagenba～Lengga Co～Shangmuju Village 🚗 Today's main scenery includes Tibetan pastoral landscapes and a close-up experience of the majesty of Gongga Snow Mountain. 【Xinduqiao Town Jiagenba Township】 not only has picturesque Tibetan pastoral landscapes but is also an unmissable treasure travel destination when the Russian Iris flowers bloom. The scene is stunning but the blooming period is short. The peak blooming period is from mid-May to early June, so be sure to check the timing before setting out; 【Lengga Co】 has always been a place in Western Sichuan to watch the sunlit golden mountains like white moonlight, not only offering a super close view of the majestic Gongga Snow Mountain but also a unique uphill experience that leaves a deep impression on those who visit. · D3: Shangmuju Village～Zimei Pass～Tagong～Muya Monastery～Clouds around Yala～Tagong 🚗 The 【Zimei Pass】, which can be reached by car, is one of the popular platforms in Western Sichuan for viewing Gongga Snow Mountain. Although accessible by car, the unpaved washboard road still requires extra caution; then passing through 【Muya Monastery】, known as 'Little Seda', you arrive at 【Clouds around Yala】, where it feels like you can touch the snow-capped mountains. This is also the closest platform to view Yala Snow Mountain in the entire itinerary, but the wind at the top of the mountain is extremely strong, so be sure to keep warm. · D4: Tagong～Moshigou Park～Yala Snow Mountain Viewing Platform～Danba～Mount Siguniang 🚗 An exotic planet that looks better on a cloudy day than a sunny one—Moshigou Park. The park is not very large, and it takes about an hour to visit. If you want to capture a dark style, this place is very suitable. Additionally, there are highland marmots living on the slopes here; in the afternoon, you will arrive at the Yala Snow Mountain Viewing Platform, which is free and offers a perfect angle to view Yala Snow Mountain. · D5: Mount Siguniang～Shuangqiao Valley～Balang Mountain～Chengdu 🚗 Enter the Mount Siguniang scenic area for an in-depth visit in the morning. This place is known as the 'Queen of Shu Mountains' and the 'Alps of the East'. The Mount Siguniang scenic area has three valleys: Shuangqiao Valley, Changping Valley, and Haizi Valley. A deep visit usually involves choosing Shuangqiao Valley, which offers richer scenery. After the visit, take a car back to Chengdu to end the trip. ———— 📷 Photo location: Yala Snow Mountain Viewing Platform

| Xinduqiao Jiagenba. I particularly love this kind of secluded village paradise Surrounded by cattle, sheep, and flowers Lying on a chair, listening to The sound of the babbling brook I feel this is the most wonderful time This place is located in Xinduqiao Inside a very private little village It really makes me, a person who frequents West Sichuan, Can't help but exclaim all the way, it's really too beautiful!!! Flowers, streams, cattle, sheep, afternoon tea, Every scene is yyds! Very few people know about this place, it's quite niche! Location: Jiagenba Navigation: Jiagenba Riche Village Song Dun Ni Ji Transportation: This place is basically rural, with an altitude of just over 2000m, all paved roads, accessible by sedan Tickets: None

Litang  Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture Following the G318, crossing the Zheduo Mountain with its numerous twists and turns, passing through the photographer's paradise Xinduqiao to reach the high-altitude Litang County. The sky here is a clear azure, no filter needed for a beautiful photo. In July, the Litang grassland is an ocean of flowers, Lake Cuoka is the pearl of the plateau, the pristine beauty of the Cupu Valley, and the lavender fields of Xinduqiao, where you can smell the faint fragrance from afar. A wonderful journey not to be missed in July and August.

Along the way, there are blue skies, white clouds, cattle, horses, rivers, streams, Tibetan Mani stone piles, Lama towers, and devout followers... I am moved by the towering majesty of the mountains, and I marvel at the boundless and magnificent scenery. The spring tries to climb over the mountaintop, covering the snow-capped mountains with lush greenery, making one wonder what you look like in winter. It must be a vast expanse of white, waiting for the response of spring in the mountains. How can mere words suffice? One must see with their eyes, listen with their ears, feel the land under their feet, embrace with their arms, and breathe deeply to feel the pounding heartbeat of altitude sickness... Every time I pass by a house, I can't help but be dazzled. The fatigue of driving is swept away by the pure and pristine Tibetan homes: the Tibetan-style houses under the blue sky represent the closest integration of culture and nature, perhaps this is how humans were meant to live. The mountains are high and the roads are long, the winding mountain paths tug at one's heartstrings, and one must also face the potential landslides and falling rocks brought by the rainy season, the ringing and pain in the ears caused by altitude sickness (I am lucky not to have it severe), the lack of running water and electricity in the toilets... But if you ask me whether this self-driving journey is worth it, I can only respond with that slogan: 'Driving on Route 318 is a must in this lifetime!'

Xinduqiao, also known as Dongluo, is the name of a town famous for its 'world of light and shadow' 📷 It is widely recognized by photography enthusiasts as a 'Photographer's Paradise' The beauty of Xinduqiao is beyond imagination 🍃 Wildflowers 💐 bloom competitively on the hillsides, amidst the vast green barley fields Horses gallop across the meadows filled with wildflowers 🐎 How to enjoy it⁉ ✅ Jiagenba·Ose Flower Sea A sea of white flowers 💐 blankets the hills, and a casual glance from the pavilion walkway reveals all the beauty that many people miss. Be sure to take time for photos and check-ins 📷 ✅ Ten-mile Corridor to View Poplar Trees Spanning over ten kilometers along Xinduqiao Town, the road is lined with towering golden poplar trees 🌳 that reach into the clouds, creating a picturesque scene of light and shadow ✅ Xinduqiao Town·Stream + Grassland Xinduqiao is filled with grass and a stream that cuts through it. When the weather is good ☀, the stream sparkles, and with the blue sky, white clouds, grassland, and golden poplar trees, it's simply too beautiful ❗ 🏕 Moon Lake Camping This is also a fairy-tale camping site, surrounded by mountains ⛰ with a high forest coverage rate, and the large lakes really resemble the Emerald City of Oz 🍃. Pitching a tent here allows for a leisurely day. 📷 Photography Strategy: ⏰ Photography Time: Good lighting occurs in the morning or at dusk. At the Gongga Snow Mountain 🏔 viewing platform, not only can you see Gongga Snow Mountain, but you can also take in the entire valley, with the light casting stunning shadows on Xinduqiao ‼ 📍 Photography Location: From the direction of Zheduo Mountain, about 20 kilometers from 🚗 Xinduqiao, continue along National Highway 318 for about 1⃣ kilometer on a high slope, then along Yingjiu Road towards Jiulong for 7⃣ kilometers 🌈 Transportation 🚗 Self-drive: Departing from Chengdu by car, it takes about 6h to arrive, with beautiful scenery along the way ✈ Plane, Bus: However, planes and buses can currently only reach Kangding, and from there you transfer to local transportation to Xinduqiao 🏠 Accommodation There are many hotels and homestays in and around Xinduqiao, making it a mature tourist destination. It's advisable to book online in advance.

Xinduqiao is not just Xinduqiao; there are many lesser-known places to visit around Xinduqiao. I won't mention places like Yuzixi or Balangshengdu Village. no.1 Gedarima Village: Also known as Little Seda. This is a place I must visit every time I go to Xinduqiao. When you reach the sign of the Muya Monastery, the navigation will show that you are already in Gedarima Village, but in fact, you need to enter from the sign to get to the place you really want to go. Here, there is a very large prayer wheel, and every afternoon, there are many lamas and locals here, which is very photogenic. no.2 An unnamed mountain pass with a 360-degree viewing platform. One side is Gongga, the other side is Yala, and there is also a beautiful sunset. Continue up the road from Gedarima Village, and when you reach a big uphill fork (left goes up, right goes down), take the uphill road on the left. You will find no more concrete roads, just meadow with tire tracks. Follow the tire tracks and you will see a pole with prayer flags on the right side, and you've arrived. Directly opposite is the Muya Monastery, and behind it is Yala Snow Mountain, with Gongga on the left hand side. no.3 Muya Monastery, just down the fork from Gedarima Village. no.4 Qingrao Sacred Mountain, navigate from Gedarima Village to Honghaizi, and you can see Qingrao Sacred Mountain along the way. no.5 Honghaizi, on the road of Zhonggu Village. Many people say Honghaizi is not beautiful, but what I want to say is that Honghaizi is really stunning when the weather is good, with the entire sky and the reflection in the lake being red. no.6 Zhonggu Village. A hot spring village, the whole village has a big spring eye, with 80-degree hot springs, where you can really boil eggs. Because of the popularity of the 'internet-famous road', more and more people are visiting Zhonggu Village, but it does not affect the genuine hot springs. no.7 Lenggacuo. This place is known for its golden mountain in the sunlight, and in addition, there is the blue ice in winter, the kind you can lie on. It's a place with a super close view of Gongga and a unique reflection. Alright, these points can already make up a complete route, so I've made some arrangements, which can be adjusted according to the situation. Route one: day1. Chengdu—Kangding—Zheduo Mountain—Yuzixi/Mosipark—Xinduqiao day2. Xinduqiao—Zimeiyakou—Lenggacuo day3. Lenggacuo—Moon Lake—Xinduqiao day4. Xinduqiao—Tagong—Gedarima Village—Muya Monastery—Honghaizi—Zhonggu Village day5. Zhonggu Village—Luding—Chengdu Route two: day1. Chengdu—Mount Siguniang day2. Mount Siguniang—Danba—Gedarima Village—Muya Monastery—Xinduqiao day3. Xinduqiao—Zimeiyakou—Lenggacuo day4. Lenggacuo—Moon Lake—Xinduqiao—Zhonggu Village day5. Zhonggu Village—Zheduo Mountain—Kangding—Luding—Chengdu The itinerary can be adjusted according to the time available.

The first stop in Western Sichuan is Xinduqiao, truly a paradise for photographers. There used to be a beautiful village past Xinduqiao town, just an hour's drive down a small road. The village boasts idyllic scenery, with a stream flowing right by the front door, and the entire village is in a Tibetan style, very primitive. It's like the village of my dreams, and I really want to quit my job and come here to herd cattle🐮. 🎈 I really like this kind of primitive countryside, setting up a canopy by the stream, listening to the sound of the water, with horses grazing in the distance🐎, and watching children play and frolic in the village. After spending a long time in the city, I really enjoy this kind of environment, undisturbed, quiet, and beautiful. 🎈 📍Address: Navigate to Jia Gen Ba Ri Che Village 🚘Road conditions: The whole journey is on a cement road, and cars can travel there, but the small road next to Xinduqiao is particularly narrow, so be careful when driving. . 📷Photogenic spots ❶、Songdun Ni Ji Outside, there are large green fields of highland barley, with a log bridge over a stream. It's a great spot for photos, standing on the bridge, you can capture the essence of 'small bridge over flowing water'. . ❷、The entire village of Jia Gen Ba has beautiful scenery along the way, and it's also great for taking photos, with a stream running through the whole village. . ❸、The wooden walkway in Ti Wu Village, where there is a popular tree, but it looks even better with Russian flowers. . Visiting Jia Gen Ba can be combined with a trip to Moon Lake, as going just for Jia Gen Ba alone might not be worth it, and it's also a bit far from Chengdu. Moon Lake is about a 2-hour drive from Jia Gen Ba, and cars can also go there. 🎈 🚘🚘3-day 2-night route recommendation day1: Chengdu-Kangding-Yuzixi-Xinduqiao day2: Xinduqiao-Jia Gen Ba-Moon Lake-Xinduqiao day3: Xinduqiao-Sidingcuo-Honghaizi-Chengdu

Autumn in Xinduqiao is just amazing~🤗|||When you come to Western Sichuan in autumn, you can't miss Xinduqiao. Autumn is truly a visual feast. Waiting all year just for these few days. It rained in Xinduqiao just yesterday, I guess this year's autumn will come a bit earlier. . 📍Location of the Ten Mile Gallery Stretching for several kilometers along the G248 national road from Xinduqiao to Tagong Town, the golden yellow leaves on both sides of the road form countless tree holes, like a world of light and shadow. . Besides the Ten Mile Gallery, There are streams and yaks along the way, Scattered Tibetan-style buildings, Really makes one linger and forget to return. . 💫💫Important notes: Although the autumn scenery in Xinduqiao is beautiful, if you stop to take photos, be sure to pay attention to safety, as there are many vehicles on this road. If you want fewer people, go before 8 am, when there are fewer cars and people, and the light is also very good for photography. . ♨️ Jiagenba near Xinduqiao is also a great place to enjoy the autumn. In the afternoon, you can drive there to camp, and stay overnight in Xinduqiao in the evening. The yak meat hot pot in Xinduqiao is also exceptional, and you can try various highland snacks. . 🌨️Weather: The weather is quite cold now, you need to wear a down jacket when going out, and pay attention to keeping warm. . ✔️Three-day and two-night trip itinerary from Chengdu Day1: Chengdu-Kangding-Yuzixi-Xinduqiao Day2: Xinduqiao-Jiagenba-Moon Lake-Xinduqiao Day3: Xinduqiao-Sidingcuo-Honghaizi-Chengdu .