Travel Status in Western Sichuan from April to May

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