How to get from Chengdu to Mount Siguniang only using public transportation?
Traffic options include taking a bus:
Traffic Method: Chengdu to Xiaojin County Passenger Bus (gets off at Siguniang Town on the way)
Pick-up Location: Chengdu Chadianzi Passenger Station
Departure Time: 13:30
Travel Time: Approximately 3-4 hours
Ticket Price: 95 yuan
Accommodation: There are many hostels near Changping Valley near Siguniang Town (near the bus stop). The average price is about 100-200 yuan, which is relatively inexpensive, even cheaper than in the city of Chengdu. There are many hostels to choose from, but they are all individually built houses in the town, without the privacy of hotels, so don’t expect too much.
Cuisine: Siguniang Town is in Aba Prefecture, with a large population of Tibetan and Qiang ethnic groups. There are many yak hotpot restaurants. Most meals are prepared by the hostels themselves. Due to the inconvenience of transportation, there are fewer food options to choose from, and the prices are relatively high, so be mentally prepared. Recommended dining places: Iron Beast Ata Inn.
Travel: There are three valleys in the Siguniang Mountain scenic area, each with its own unique scenery. We went to Haizi Valley and Shuangqiao Valley on this trip. We stayed in Changping Valley, which is only a few hundred meters away from Haizi Valley and can be reached on foot. Remember to take sun protection measures! A lesson learned from experience: high-altitude areas are very prone to sunburn, so bring plenty of drinking water!! Haizi Valley ticket price: Student ticket 30 yuan, adult ticket 60 yuan. Scenic spot introduction: There are various climbing trails inside, no sightseeing buses, development level is relatively low, bring your own water and food, but relatively a very small crowd valley, with different scenery at every step, and many large grasslands. Shuangqiao Valley ticket price: Ticket and sightseeing bus are sold together, adult 160 yuan, student ticket 110 yuan. Scenic spot introduction: The sightseeing bus is similar to a bus, stopping at each scenic spot to pick up and drop off passengers, and can get on at any time during the journey. Shuangqiao Valley is 7 kilometers away from the place we stayed, and we can inform the hostel owner in advance to arrange a car, usually 15 yuan per person. The beef ribs and sausages at the deepest part of the scenic area are very delicious, 10 yuan per stick. Do not tease the yaks, as they are very wild and can be chased by them. Changping Valley ticket price: Adult ticket 90 yuan, student ticket 55 yuan. Scenic spot introduction: This valley is suitable for hiking, but the ticket and sightseeing bus are sold together. Muluizi is the most recommended spot, where the sightseeing bus stops at specific scenic spots. You can also choose to ride a horse, but it is relatively expensive.
Transportation options include taking a coach: Transportation Method: Chengdu to Xiaojin County Passenger Bus (stop at Siguniang Town on the way) Pick-up Location: Chengdu Chadianzi Passenger Station Departure Time: 13:30 Travel Time: About 3-4 hours Ticket Price: 95 yuan Accommodation: There are many inns near Changping Valley in Siguniang Town (near the bus stop), with normal prices generally around 100-200 yuan. Accommodation prices are relatively cheap, even cheaper than in Chengdu city. There are many inns to choose from, but they are all self-built houses in the town, and do not have the privacy of hotels, so do not expect too much. Local cuisine: Siguniang Town is in Aba Prefecture, where there are many Tibetan and Qiang people, and yak hotpot is very common. Most of the time, the food is prepared by the hostels themselves. Due to the inconvenience of transportation, there are fewer types of food available and the prices are relatively high, so be mentally prepared. Recommended dining places: Iron-Eating Beast A Ta Inn. Travel: There are three valleys in the scenic area of Siguniang Mountain, each with its own unique scenery. We visited Haizi Valley and Shuangqiao Valley this time. We stayed in Changping Valley, which is only a few hundred meters away from Haizi Valley and can be reached on foot. Remember to take sun protection measures! A blood lesson: High-altitude areas are particularly prone to sunburn, so bring plenty of drinking water!! Ticket price for Haizi Valley: Student ticket 30 yuan, adult ticket 60 yuan Scenic spot introduction: It is a variety of climbing, there are no sightseeing buses, the level of development is relatively low, you need to bring your own water and food, but relatively speaking, it is a very popular valley. The scenery changes every step, and there are many large grasslands. Ticket price for Shuangqiao Valley: Ticket and sightseeing bus sold together, adult 160 yuan, student ticket 110 yuan Scenic spot introduction: The sightseeing bus is like a bus, it stops and picks up passengers at each scenic spot, and can be boarded at any time during the journey. Shuangqiao Valley is 7 kilometers away from the place we stayed. You can tell the innkeeper a day in advance to arrange a car, which is generally 15 yuan per person. The beef ribs and sausages at the most interior part of the scenic area are very delicious, 10 yuan per stick. Do not tease the yaks, as they are very wild and can be chased by the bulls. Ticket price for Changping Valley: Adult ticket 90 yuan, student ticket 55 yuan Scenic spot introduction: This valley is suitable for hiking, but the ticket and sightseeing bus are sold together. Muluizi is the most recommended spot, and the sightseeing bus will stop at specific scenic spots. You can also choose to ride a horse, but the charge is relatively high.