Western Sichuan

川西|Snow MountainsRoad TripTibetan CultureSichuan

At a Glance

Visa Policy
Plan visa or transit eligibility by your China entry route
Best Season
May-Oct for most routes; Sep-Oct for clearer mountain views
Climate
Highland mountain climate with strong UV, cold nights, rapid weather changes, and high-altitude road sections
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Top Attractions

01City Guide

Kangding Mugecuo Scenic Area

康定木格措

All Ages

Admission

Ticket sources differ: the official tariff page lists CNY 105 admission + CNY 90 sightseeing bus, while current major ticket platforms sell adult packages at CNY 195-200 with the required bus. Optional lake boat is separate.

Typical Visit

4-6 hours

02Cultural Stop

Paoma Mountain

跑马山

All Ages

Admission

CNY 50 standard admission. Ropeway or cableway add-on: CNY 30 return.

Typical Visit

2-4 hours

03City Guide

Zheduo Mountain

折多山

Adults Focused

Admission

Free entry. Paid roadside or pass parking lots usually charge CNY 10 per car.

Typical Visit

20-60 minutes

04City Guide

Xinduqiao Town

新都桥

All Ages

Admission

Free entry for the town and road corridor; individual viewpoints, photo props, riding, or nearby villages may charge separately.

Typical Visit

Half day to overnight base

05City Guide

Tagong Grassland

塔公草原

All Ages

Admission

Free to view the open grassland from roads and town edges. The small fenced grassland area charges CNY 35; Balangshengdu charges CNY 30.

Typical Visit

30 minutes-2 hours

06City Guide

Tagong Monastery

塔公寺

All Ages

Admission

Free entry on current ticket listings. Budget CNY 20-35 only if a paid hall, donation request, or local admission rule is in force; grassland riding, photo props, and nearby viewpoints are separate.

Typical Visit

45-90 minutes

07City Guide

Yuzixi

鱼子西

Adults Focused

Admission

No formal admission. Local cleanup or access fees are CNY 10-30 per person, plus CNY 10 parking at paid lots.

Typical Visit

2-3 hours plus mountain-road transfer

08City Guide

Moshi Park Scenic Area

墨石公园

All Ages

Admission

CNY 60 admission; CNY 20 round-trip sightseeing shuttle.

Typical Visit

2-3 hours

09City Guide

Jiaju Tibetan Village

丹巴甲居藏寨

All Ages

Admission

CNY 50 admission; CNY 35 sightseeing bus. Some village homestays may offer local ticket arrangements, but do not rely on this unless your host handles it.

Typical Visit

3-5 hours; better as an overnight slow stop

10City Guide

Mount Siguniang

四姑娘山

All Ages

Admission

Shuangqiao Valley: CNY 80 admission + CNY 70 sightseeing bus. Changping Valley: CNY 70 admission + CNY 20 sightseeing bus. Haizi Valley: CNY 60 admission.

Typical Visit

1 day for one valley; 2-3 days for multiple valleys

11City Guide

Hailuogou

海螺沟

All Ages

Admission

CNY 90 admission, CNY 70 round-trip scenic bus, and CNY 135 round-trip cableway.

Typical Visit

1 full day

12City Guide

Zimei Pass Viewpoint

贡嘎雪山子梅垭口观景台

Adults Focused

Admission

No unified scenic-area ticket. Local vehicle, motorcycle, or village access fees can apply on the road from Gongga Mountain Town.

Typical Visit

2-4 hours from Gongga Mountain Town, longer if waiting for sunset

13City Guide

Letong Ancient Town and Qianhu Tibetan Village

理塘勒通古镇·千户藏寨

All Ages

Admission

Free entry for the ancient-town area. Individual former residences or museums inside charge CNY 20 when open.

Typical Visit

2-4 hours; half day if eating and visiting museums

14City Guide

Daocheng Yading Scenic Area

稻城亚丁

Adults Focused

Admission

Peak-season admission is CNY 146. During the rectification period from May 29, 2026, sightseeing bus and electric-cart transport fees are suspended; previous standard rates were CNY 120 bus and CNY 80 return electric cart.

Typical Visit

1 very long day for one route; 2 days for both long and short routes

15City Guide

Larung Gar Buddhist Academy

色达五明佛学院

Adults Focused

Admission

Sightseeing bus: CNY 30 return. Current visitor process also uses a refundable CNY 200 GPS badge deposit.

Typical Visit

90 minutes inside the academy, plus transfer and registration time

16City Guide

Yala Snow Mountain

雅拉雪山

Adults Focused

Admission

Managed Yala Snow Mountain scenic-area product: CNY 150 including round-trip sightseeing bus. Gunong Village and road viewpoints sit outside this ticket and may be free or collect small local fees.

Typical Visit

Half day for viewpoints; 4-6 hours for a scenic-area hike; multiple days for the big trekking loop

17City Guide

Dangling Village

党岭

Adults Focused

Admission

No unified scenic-area admission. Budget for local costs: motorcycle transfer to Hulu Lake can be CNY 200 one way; simple village lodging with meals can be CNY 80-100 per person.

Typical Visit

1 full day for Hulu Lake; 2 days if staying in the village

18City Guide

Jiagenba

甲根坝

All Ages

Admission

No unified town ticket. Some village viewpoints or cleanup points charge CNY 5-25 per person.

Typical Visit

Half day to 1 day

19City Guide

Honghaizi Lake

红海子

Adults Focused

Admission

Local cleanup or access fee: CNY 30 per person.

Typical Visit

1-2 hours

20City Guide

Quanhua Beach

泉华滩

Adults Focused

Admission

No formal unified ticket. Local sanitation fee is CNY 20-25 per person; motorcycle transfer is CNY 50-150 depending on pickup point and road section.

Typical Visit

2-3 hours on site, longer with road transfer

21City Guide

Bipenggou

毕棚沟

All Ages

Admission

CNY 140 adult ticket including scenic transport bus. Optional electric-cart sections are separate.

Typical Visit

5-7 hours

22City Guide

Ruoergai Flower Lake

若尔盖花湖

All Ages

Admission

CNY 105 adult package: CNY 75 admission + CNY 30 sightseeing bus. Insurance or other add-ons are separate if offered.

Typical Visit

3-4 hours

23City Guide

First Bend of the Yellow River

黄河九曲第一湾

All Ages

Admission

CNY 60 admission; CNY 105 admission plus uphill sightseeing escalator package.

Typical Visit

1.5-3 hours

24City Guide

Genyen Mountain

格聂神山

Adults Focused

Admission

No unified mountain ticket for the broad Genyen route. Route-specific village, road, monastery, transfer, camping, or guide costs apply.

Typical Visit

1 long day for a light route; 2-4 days for deeper trekking or southern-route exploration