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🏔️ Western Sichuan's Hidden Gem | A Heavenly Journey at the Foot of Snowy Mountains 🚗 With Secret Photography Spots! Ultra-niche way to explore Western Sichuan! Traverse snowy mountains and grasslands to experience Tibetan culture 🔥 **Yak Valley** The most photogenic spot in Western Sichuan! Snowy mountains + streams = instant blockbuster shots 📍Location: Near Xinduqiao Town, Kangding City, Garze Prefecture (navigate to "Yak Valley") 📸 Tips: Most magical at 8-10 AM with misty vibes! Bring a telephoto lens to capture mountain reflections **Tagong Grassland** God's color palette! Golden stupas with Mount Yala in the frame = perfection 📍Location: Tagong Town, Kangding City, Garze Prefecture (40 mins from Xinduqiao) 🎫 Entrance: 15 RMB/person (cleaning fee) 📸 Pro Tips: 1. Prayer wheels + red walls at Monya Monastery (perfect for Tibetan-style portraits) 2. Sunset golden hour on "Yala Snow Mountain" (around 7:30 PM in summer) 🚗 **3-Day Itinerary** D1: Chengdu - Kangding - Red Sea - Airport Road - Xinduqiao D2: Xinduqiao - Tagong Grassland - Gunong Village - Barang Shengtu Star Camp D3: Barang Shengtu - Mosi Park - Chengdu 🍖 **Must-Try Foods** Tibetan hotpot: Super tender yak meat! Try "Waiting for Maple" in Xinduqiao Butter tea: Most authentic at roadside shops in Tagong Town Tsampa bread: Freshly baked by Tibetan grannies at Mosi Park entrance ⚠️ **Important Notes** 1. SUNSCREEN! High altitude = extreme UV rays 2. Carry oxygen cans! Some Xinduqiao hotels offer free use 3. Pack fleece jackets - huge day/night temperature swings 4. Caution on Highway 318's sharp turns - not recommended for novice drivers
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