Ganzi Prefecture 3-Day Essential Tour Guide

Ganzi Prefecture 3-Day Essential Tour Itinerary ✨ (Budget 5000 RMB) 📌 Highlights: ✔ Snow-capped mountains and sacred lakes + Tibetan culture + hot spring experience ✔ Reasonable driving time to avoid altitude fatigue ✔ Budget includes comfortable accommodation and local cuisine 🚗 Itinerary Overview Day 1: Chengdu → Kangding (First experience in the City of Love Songs) Day 2: Kangding → Mugecuo → Xinduqiao (Photographer's Paradise) Day 3: Xinduqiao → Tagong Grassland → Moshishi Park → Return Trip 💰 Budget Breakdown (Shared by 2 people) Item | Cost (RMB) | Explanation Transportation | 1800 | Chengdu car rental/fuel/toll fees (SUV recommended) Accommodation (2 nights) | 800 | Tibetan-style guesthouse/comfortable hotel Entrance Fees | 400 | Mugecuo Lake 195 RMB + Moshishi Park 80 RMB + Tagong Grassland cleaning fee 20 RMB Food & Drink | 1000 | Tibetan food/Sichuan cuisine/self-heating food supplies Emergency Supplies | 1000 | Oxygen cylinder/medicine/extra expenses Total | 5000 | Adjustable based on individual budget 🌄 Daily Details 📍 Day 1: Chengdu → Kangding (approx. 3.5h drive) Morning: Pick up rental car in Chengdu, purchase high-altitude necessities (oxygen cylinder, chocolate, sunscreen) Afternoon: Arrive in Kangding, visit Love Song Square, and check out the night view of the Zheduo River Dinner: Recommended "Zangjiayan" yak hot pot (approx. 80 RMB per person) Accommodation: Tibetan-style guesthouse in Kangding (approx. 300 RMB/night, including underfloor heating) Tips: Do not wash your hair or shower on the first day; acclimatize to an altitude of 2560m. 📍 Day 2: Kangding → Mugecuo → Xinduqiao (approx. 4 hours drive) Morning: 40-minute drive to Mugecuo Scenic Area, visit the alpine lake and medicinal hot spring. Lunch: Light lunch at the scenic area, then head to Xinduqiao. Afternoon: Cross the Zheduo Mountain Pass (4298m) for stunning photos of the snow-capped mountain road. Evening: Watch the sunset over Gongga Snow Mountain in Xinduqiao, overnight at "Guishan Homestay" (approx. 400 RMB/night). Tips: Bring a windproof jacket, as the pass is windy and has a large temperature difference. 📍 Day 3: Xinduqiao → Tagong Grassland → Moshishi Park → Return Trip Morning: Enjoy panoramic views of Yala Snow Mountain from Tagong Grassland and visit the magnificent Tagong Monastery. Lunch: Tibetan meal experience (Tsampa + Butter Tea) (approximately 50 RMB per person) Afternoon: Take stunning photos at Moshishi Park (the dark gray stone forest is breathtaking!) 16:00: Depart for Chengdu (approximately 6 hours drive) Tips: Allow ample time for the return trip and avoid driving at night. ⚠️ Key Reminders Altitude Sickness: Take Rhodiola Rosea one week in advance. Avoid strenuous exercise on the first day of the trip. Road Conditions: Some sections have many curves; experienced drivers are recommended. Bring snow chains (for autumn and winter). Clothing: Large temperature difference between day and night; dress in layers. Culture: No photography inside temples; turn prayer wheels clockwise. Environmental Protection: Carry a trash bag to protect the pristine high-altitude environment. 🎒 Upgrade Options (if budget allows): Xinduqiao Tibetan Costume Photoshoot: 300 RMB/set (includes makeup and location shooting) Kangding Erdaoqiao Hot Spring: 98 RMB/person (for fatigue relief) Upgrade to Off-Road Vehicle: 200 RMB more per day ✨ Soulful Experience: Scatter prayer flags at the mountain pass, sip sweet tea at the foot of snow-capped mountains, and let the highland winds wash away city fatigue. The beauty of Ganzi lies not only in its scenery but also in the power of faith and nature coexisting. (Budget designed for 2 people traveling together. Solo travelers can carpool/choose budget accommodation; total budget can be controlled to around 3500 RMB)