海螺沟
Plan Hailuogou with official ticket, sightseeing bus and cableway prices, glacier route choices, Moxi access, high-altitude cautions, and hot-spring add-ons.
Stay in or near Moxi the night before
Moxi gives easier access to the visitor center and is lower than the upper camps, which helps many visitors sleep better.
Buy admission and the required scenic bus
The scenic bus is the practical way into the mountain. It carries visitors toward the higher camp and transfer areas.
Use the cableway if glacier views are your priority
The cableway to the upper viewing area is the most direct way to see the glacier and Gongga-related views when weather is clear.
Add forest walks only after the upper section
After the cableway section, use lower forest paths, Moon Lake, or nearby scenic stops according to time and energy.
Keep hot springs separate from the glacier plan
Hot-spring hotels or bathing areas can be good after the scenic visit, but they need separate time, payment, and clothing planning.
✦Weather controls the experience; fog can hide the glacier view.
✦Bring sunglasses and sun protection for snow or glacier glare.
✦The park warns visitors with serious altitude or cardiovascular issues to choose carefully.
✦Do not enter closed or warning-line areas near cliffs, rivers, or glacier zones.
✦Budget the cableway separately; the basic admission and bus do not cover every experience.
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
跑马山
All Ages
Admission
CNY 50 standard admission. Ropeway or cableway add-on: CNY 30 return.
Typical Visit
2-4 hours
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
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
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
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