A Complete Guide for First-Timers on the Wan Nan Sichuan-Tibet Route

Local here to share an awesome two-day self-driving tour guide for the Wan Nan Sichuan-Tibet Route! You can enter from the east entrance at Ningguo and exit from the west entrance at Jing County, or vice versa, both are fine 😉 📍First Stop: Chujiatan (Remember to use segment navigation, or don't blame me if you get lost!) 😜 On the way, you will pass through Xijin Ferry, a bamboo raft amidst green waters and mountains! If you can get up early, go there first thing in the morning, it's even more beautiful with the morning mist! Once you arrive at Chujiatan, you'll see a huge green lawn for camping and barbecuing, as well as the ink-like boundless lake and mountain scenery! 📍Second Stop: Fangtang Township Metasequoia Forest 🍁 😍Just a reminder, the most beautiful time for the Metasequoia forest is from mid to late November to early December, other times it's green, which might not be as stunning. 😅 📍Third Stop: Banqiao Village 🏡 This place is roughly in the middle of the entire route. 👍 📍Fourth Stop: Taoling Liudao Bay Viewing Platform 🌄 Come here to find the best spot to view the panoramic mountain road, and if you're lucky, you might even encounter the Big Brother! (Wild animals can be dangerous, it's recommended to observe from a distance) 😜 📍Fifth Stop: Moon Bay Scenic Area 🌙 After passing Liudao Bay, continue navigating here, you will pass through Suhong Village, Tingxi Township Street, and Aimin Village. Upon reaching Moon Bay, congratulations, you have completed the entire 120 kilometers of the Wan Nan Sichuan-Tibet Route's Jinhua section! Celebrate with confetti! 🎉 Here are two small tips for everyone: One is that it gets quite cold in the mountains at night, so make sure to keep warm, especially if you have elderly or children with you! 🌃 Second is to plan your travel time well, to avoid driving at night which is unsafe, and also not to miss the unique mountain scenery of Wan Nan! 🌦️ The Xiaoman's Time Homestay (Ningguo Wan Nan Sichuan-Tibet Route Store) recommended here is not far from the east entrance, just 15 minutes from the highway, and there are no mountain roads. Super suitable for friends who can only arrive when it's dark. Breathe in a 5000 square meter garden, sleep in a room with a sense of design until you naturally wake up, and then start a day full of energy 🚗 Alright, that's all for the first-timer's guide! The Wan Nan Sichuan-Tibet Route actually has different scenery in different seasons, there are more in-depth tour guides on the main page, welcome to follow 🙋 Hope everyone has fun and a smooth journey! 🎉