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[Secret Realm of Western Sichuan · Moska] 3 Days 2 Nights “Marmot Kingdom” Complete Guide

【First Impressions of Moska】 📍Address: Dandong Township, Danba County, Ganzi Prefecture, Sichuan (Navigate to "Moska Village") 🚗 Distance from Chengdu: 550 km, about 9 hours by car ✨Must-Do: Feeding marmots / Blessing at Jinlong Temple / Ranch hiking 💡Best Seasons: June-August 👉 Stunning alpine flower seas September-October 👉 Colorful autumn foliage March-May 👉 Marmot social season! --- 🗓️【3 Days 2 Nights Nanny-Level Itinerary】 Day 1⃣️ Chengdu → Siguniang Mountain → Danba 06:00 Depart from Chengdu 10:00 Shuangqiao Valley Scenic Area ✨Must-Do: Giant redwood glacier views / Nianyu Dam rafting (90 RMB great value!) 14:00 Head to Jiaju Tibetan Village in Danba 🏨 Recommended Stay: Huajian Shanshe Homestay (280-380 RMB) 🌟Highlights: Tibetan style + starry rooftop + exquisite chicken soup! Day 2⃣️ Danba → Moska → Danba 07:00 Depart (SUV recommended!) 09:30 Arrive at Marmot Kingdom 🐿️ 💫Activity Guide: - Feeding Tips: Unsalted biscuits, no flash photography! - Jinlong Temple: Watch lamas paint the milk mandala, super healing~ - Ranch hiking: Chance to see Tibetan partridges + yak herds 15:00 Return to Danba town 🌙 Overnight: Danba Lanfeng Hotel (200 RMB+/24h hot water) Day 3⃣️ Danba → Jiaju Tibetan Village → Chengdu 06:00 Capture morning mist at Viewing Platform No.1 over the Tibetan village 👗 Tibetan costume experience 60 RMB / Handmade tsampa 30 RMB 12:00 Return trip via Maobiliang for additional Siguniang Mountain shots --- 🍖【Food Highlights】 🔥Must-eat in Danba: Sour soup yak meat hotpot / Tibetan-style alpine roasted pork ⚠️Moska Tips: Bring instant noodles + self-heating meals (village only has simple Tibetan food) --- 🚙【Transportation Guide】 For self-drivers, check here 👇 Chengdu → Luding → Danba → Moska ⚠️Note: Last 30 km is gravel road! Bring anti-skid chains during rainy season! 🚌 For bus travelers: Chengdu Chadianzi → Danba (135 RMB/7h) Then charter a car to Moska (400-500 RMB per vehicle) --- 📸【Photo Spots Guide】 1️⃣ Jinlong Temple rooftop: panoramic snow mountain + mandala views 2️⃣ Ranch mani stone pile: low-angle shots of marmots eating 3️⃣ Jiaju morning mist: telephoto shots capturing the layered Tibetan village --- 💊【High Altitude Survival Tips】 ✅ Take Rhodiola 3 days in advance ✅ Essentials: oxygen tank + windbreaker + SPF50 sunscreen ❗Note: No signal in the village! Bring at least 500 RMB cash per person --- ⚠️【Pitfall Warnings】 ❌ Flash photography scares marmots ❌ Gravel road at night (must return before 17:00) ❌ Booking accommodation last minute in peak season (book 3 days ahead!) --- 🌍【Environmental Protection Initiative】 Please take all your trash with you ♻️ Let’s share the pure snowy mountains with the marmots~ ✨Moska’s starry sky and adorable pets are waiting for you to check in!
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