Western Sichuan Highland Trilogy: 3 Days 2 Nights Immersion in Mount Siguniang, Bifeng Gou, and Daggu Glacier

Snowy Peaks in Formation, the Four Sisters in the Clouds

07:00 Depart from Chengdu, heading westward. As elevation rises steadily, enjoy views of rolling sea of clouds and undulating mountain ranges at Palan Pass (approximately 4,523 meters).

11:30 Arrive at Shuangqiao Valley in Mount Siguniang. Mount Siguniang consists of four connected snow peaks, with its main peak, Yaomifeng, reaching 6,250 meters and perpetually covered in snow, earning it the title 'Queen of Sichuan’s Mountains.' Shuangqiao Valley is the most developed and scenically rich of the three valleys in Mount Siguniang, stretching about 35 kilometers, accessible via sightseeing buses that take you deeper into the valley.

Visit scenic spots including Nianyu Ba, Wuse Shan, Renshenguo Ping, Ri Yue Baojing, and Lie Ren Feng in sequence: meadows like carpets, glaciers like ribbons, snow peaks mirrored in turquoise alpine lakes—widely recognized as a paradise for photography.

16:30 Depart for Gulou in Li County, enjoying views of Xiaojin River Valley and Qiang ethnic villages along the way.

Arrive in Gulou in the evening and check in to your hotel. After dinner, unwind in local hot springs to ease travel fatigue.

Red Rocks and Snow, Forests Drenched in Color

08:00 Depart from Gulou toward Bifeng Gou, approximately 1 hour by car. This area lies within the core zone of Miayao Scenic Area, renowned for its primeval forests, alpine lakes, glaciers, red stone beaches, and autumnal colorful foliage.

09:00 Enter the scenic area and take the sightseeing bus upward along the valley. Visit scenic spots including Longwang Hai, Namu Hu, Shanghaizi, Panyang Hu, and Yanzui Yanwo in sequence: red stone beaches stand out vividly under snowy mountain backdrops, while autumn forests blaze in golden and crimson hues—scenery that delights year-round.

14:30 Depart for Heishui County (approximately 4 hours by car), passing through Songmei River Valley and Yaksha Snow Mountain. Along the way, witness breathtaking vistas of Tibetan villages, watchtowers, and alpine meadows.

Arrive in Heishui County in the evening and check in to your hotel. Enjoy a traditional Tibetan-style dinner.

Touching Millennia-Old Ice and Snow

09:00 After breakfast, depart for Daggu Glacier. Located within Heishui County, this glacier is the world’s lowest-altitude (4,860 meters), largest in area, youngest in age, and closest to a major city—earning it the nickname 'The Most Accessible Glacier.'

Take the world’s highest-altitude scenic cable car directly to the 4,860-meter observation platform. Below lie endless ice tongues and moraine lakes; distant peaks are capped with snow, and clouds drift through the valleys. Afterwards, visit the Red Army Long March Memorial Hall, a Tibetan village, and calcified colored pools, experiencing both revolutionary culture and Tibetan heritage.

14:00 The tour concludes. Return to Chengdu by vehicle (approximately 6 hours), reflecting on the journey through snow-capped mountains, glaciers, and Tibetan landscapes.