This four-day trip on the Western Sichuan Gongga Minor Loop Line took us to many niche spots: Balang Shen Du, facing Mount Yala; Gongga Dressing Table, waiting for the golden sunrise on the twelve peaks of Mount Gongga. On the third day, Honghai Zi (Red Sea Lake), where the mountains meet the lake, showed the true colors of the vast land. After descending from the snow-capped mountains, we went directly to Hailuogou for hot springs, relieving all our fatigue. The fourth day at Mount Ruoding was like a fairyland, resembling a wildlife park.
The hotel was excellent. Even the classic accommodations were satisfactory, with floor heating and professional oxygen generators, which greatly helped us adapt to the altitude sickness we experienced in the first two days. The tour leader, Xiaolong, was a professional photographer throughout the entire trip, taking photos and delivering them on the same day. It was hard work holding the camera in the strong winds at the mountaintop [Smiley Face with Tear]; 10001+ positive reviews for the Tibetan costume photo shoot at Tagong Pasture, simply amazing life photos, hahaha! Full marks for tour leader Xiaolong ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐, guaranteeing great photos.
A trip to the snow-capped mountains is very weather-dependent, but in any case, it was worth it. Highly recommended for friends who want to go to the plateau to see snow-capped mountains but are afraid of altitude sickness or a long itinerary. This route is an excellent introductory route to see snow-capped mountains.