Batang Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)

2019 AUTUMN 2019 The first trip in the fall, on the National Road 318, let's play a self-driving tour for 5 hours. From Daocheng Aden Airport, all the way to the west, from alpine meadows to mountain lakes, the scenery of each road is worth to be recorded, blue sky, white clouds, every place is telling the beauty here, this You will forget all the troubles and use your eyes to feel this rare beauty.

Yala Snow Mountain in Western Sichuan

The mountains and rivers are like wine, a toast to the extraordinary gentleness of the world. 📍Yala Snow Mountain Scenic Area Set aside most of the day to visit this place, don't just go to the viewing platform, the scenic area won't disappoint you. ⭕️Ticket price is 150, and the scenic area shuttle can only reach the foot of the mountain (Basong), which is a 15km one-way trip, taking about 40 minutes. The rest of the journey requires climbing or horseback riding. The horse teams are not managed by the scenic area; they are independent, and safety is your own responsibility. ⭕️The hiking route is: Basong--Youcuo Wetland (picture 7)--Yala Youcuo (Youcuo Lake, picture 1), with a hiking distance of 7km, following the horse trail, and the round-trip duration is about 3-3.5 hours. Yala Youcuo is at an altitude of 4100m; starting from Youcuo Wetland, there is another sister lake in a different direction, with a hiking distance of 11km, and the time required is unknown. 🔺Hiking enthusiasts, charge ahead! Beginner-friendly. 👉There are no supplies in the scenic area, so you need to prepare your own trail meals. 👉The horse trail is similar to a normal dirt mountain trail, but it gets difficult to walk when you reach Youcuo Wetland, so it's best to wear waterproof and dirt-resistant shoes. 👉You can reach the lakeside of Youcuo Lake by going down the small path on the right side after seeing the prayer flags. 📌If you're not physically fit, you must ride a horse (the round-trip price to Youcuo Lake is 260; to the sister lake is 460), and don't overestimate your strength. If you collapse halfway, rescue will be a big problem.

The Two Sapphire Gems of Western Sichuan - Sister Lakes

The Sister Lakes are located on the Sichuan-Tibet Highway 318, at an altitude of about 4685 meters, situated between Litang and Batang, belonging to Batang County of Ganzi Prefecture. On the thousand-mile Sichuan-Tibet route, the Haizi Mountain Sister Lakes are an important geographical landmark, historically a major Han-Tibetan thoroughfare. The Sister Lakes are right beside the highway, and traveling along the Sichuan-Tibet Highway 318 means passing right by them. Heading west along the G318 National Highway, after crossing a pass in the middle of the Shaluli Mountain Range and turning a corner, one can behold a breathtaking view. In the distance, where the National Highway 318 stretches, two serene and crystal-clear alpine lakes nestle closely together*, lying quietly at the foot of Haizi Mountain, connected yet distinct, hence also known as the 'Spectacle Lake'. On a clear day, due to the high altitude, the temperature is also low, only around 5 or 6 degrees Celsius, with strong winds, it is still quite cold. The Sister Lakes are one of the larger ancient glacial relics on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, known to the world as the 'Daocheng Ancient Ice Cap'. If one wishes to see the scenery of the Sister Lakes while visiting Daocheng Yading, they can drive more than 100 kilometers west from Litang County along the Sichuan-Tibet Highway 318. The best viewing point for the Sister Lakes is on the viewing platform along the Sichuan-Tibet Highway 318. Not only can one take in the full view of the Sister Lakes, but also the pure pastoral scenery beside them. There is no admission fee for the Sister Lakes, and many tourists stop here. The two lakes, like sisters, are closely connected, with emerald green waters and a mirror-like surface. Surrounded by snow-capped peaks, the reflection of Haizi Mountain in the lakes is incredibly beautiful. From a distance, the lakes, reflected by the azure sky and brilliant sunshine, shimmer and shine, resembling two green gems dropped from heaven. They also look like two crystal-clear teardrops from a fairy, nestled in the embrace of snowy peaks, pure and tranquil, as immaculate as a goddess. The best spots for photographing the Sister Lakes are the roadside viewing platforms, with the best times being early morning and evening, as the sidelight during these times gives the mountains on both sides more depth and enhances the three-dimensionality of the image. The higher one climbs up the mountain next to the viewing platform, the rounder the 'eyes' captured in the photo. Under different light and shadows, the Sister Lakes present various enchanting colors. In summer, when the snow melts or after heavy rain, the water levels of the two lakes increase, and sometimes they even connect, at which time a bit of charm is lost. ⚠️Warm Tips: 📍Location: Direct navigation to Sister Lakes, located between Batang and Litang, Haizi Mountain Nature Reserve. 🎫Ticket Information: Free. ❤️Tips: You can rent a Tibetan outfit in Litang and drive here to take photos. (🅿️There is a free parking lot here). The road from the viewing platform to the lakeside is rough, so be careful; from the lakeside, you can look at the snow mountains on the opposite side and also build a Mani stone pile for blessings. The altitude here is around 4500 meters, be aware of the risk of altitude sickness.

Sister Lakes, the jewel of the 318 Sichuan-Tibet line

Sister Lakes, the jewel of the 318 Sichuan-Tibet line. Sister Lakes, a dazzling jewel on the Sichuan-Tibet line, is really beautiful, located between Litang and Batang. This is not a scenic area, there is no entrance fee, the most important thing is that you don't have to take the endless scenic area bus. It is on the 318 highway from Litang to Batang, basically everyone who passes by will stop and take in the beautiful scenery. ~ Navigation location: Sister Lakes viewing platform Altitude: 4500 meters The viewing platform is in a relatively high place, with a good view, you can take a panoramic view. After taking pictures, there will be another viewing spot on the right side of the downhill road, which is relatively closer, and it says 'Batang Sister Lakes National Wetland Park'. The terrain of Sister Lakes is more suitable for drone shooting, very wide, with snow-capped mountains as the background, it is very easy to produce pictures. We suddenly encountered hail that day and didn't dare to fly, it feels so pity!

The beautiful and holy Cuo Pu Lake is a sight you cannot miss in your lifetime!

Traveling along National Highway 318, passing through the city in the sky, Litang, crossing the Haizi Mountain to Batang County, you can see the "First Holy Lake in Kamba" - Cuo Pu Lake under the Zajin Jabo God Mountain. If you have ever been attracted by the famous epic, King Gesar, then the beautiful and holy Cuo Pu Lake is a sight you cannot miss in your lifetime. Above 4100 meters above sea level, the scenery of Cuo Pu Lake is also intoxicating, with snow peaks, deep forests, wide grasslands, mani stones engraved with ancient praises, and the tranquil and tranquil god lake nestled in the embrace of pine and fir trees, with swans and black-necked cranes flying across the sky and breaking the water surface from time to time. Cuo Pu Lake is a typical glacial lake. The overall shape is nearly round, like a gem embedded in the plateau, shining with colorful luster with the changes of mountains, sun, moon and stars. On sunny days, it forms a silver, blue, deep green, and dark green color from near to far. When the sunset, it gradually dyes from east to west with golden, green, and indigo colors. If you catch the full moon The white night color is rippling on the background of Jingtai blue, and the breeze is blowing, sparkling, presenting a magnificent view of millions of silver fish jumping!

The mysterious Tibetan land is filled with red Tibetan houses that are lightning-proof

The scenery is picturesque, with beautiful 'painting houses'. Are you sure you don't want to come and see for yourself? 🏠About accommodation 【Red Tibetan House Garden Homestay】 A traditional Tibetan rammed earth house with a wall thickness of 1.5 meters😺, warm in winter and cool in summer. The interior is luxuriously decorated in Tibetan style with solid wood, with a faint scent of pine, and each room type is different. The owner says that some rooms have hand-painted murals✍️, with traditional Tibetan style, and a strong sense of age. The same architectural principle as the Potala Palace, suitable for plateau areas. The homestay also has a 30-acre century-old apple orchard🍎. Before we left, the owner picked apples for us, which were big and sweet! There is a water tank scene in the homestay, made of pure brass, which is said to have been inherited by the owner's family for four generations👍~ The owner of the homestay is very enthusiastic, telling us about the precautions for playing, as well as the travel strategy, introducing us to the local customs, and the service is very considerate♥️! The owner also has a super beautiful garden, with high-altitude vegetables🥬 and grapes🍇 planted by the owner himself, the scenery is very beautiful~ The Sichuan cuisine recommended by the owner of the homestay tastes great, there are many dishes, all authentic Sichuan cuisine, my friends and I can't stop eating. The owner also kindly took out many sets of Tibetan clothes from his own Tibetan clothing store for tourists to try on for free. There are people of all ages, for those who like to record life, it is simply heaven😊! The homestay has a lot of vegetation and plenty of oxygen. I had altitude sickness before, and it was well relieved in the homestay👀. If it weren't for the itinerary that had been decided, I really wanted to stay for another day. A treasure homestay that must not be missed!!! ✅Attraction recommendations ❶Cuo Pu Lake The terminal of the shuttle bus, you can see a very large lake when you go forward from here, it's very beautiful, you can also see snow-capped mountains🏔️ and forests around, and there are many wild flowers🌼 blooming near the lake recently, you can sit here and enjoy the beauty of nature ❷Cuo Pu Temple Take the electric car🛵 to the terminal temple, the temple is built at the end of the valley, under the snow mountain, it's particularly quiet ❸Kang Zhu La Cuo and Zhi Ma Yong Cuo These two seas are my favorite places, too shocking, the green lake water is super transparent, you can also see many fish in the lake, it's absolutely amazing to take pictures, these two lakes are very close, a few minutes walk, the feeling of shuttling through the original forest🌳. ❹Circular Lake Plank Road There are few people on this plank road, you can see the distant snow-capped mountains🏔️ and seas of different colors around the lake, if you have time, it is recommended to walk ♥️Tips: Pay attention to altitude sickness, you can bring some medicine for altitude sickness.

Kangba's first sacred lake—Cuo Pu Lake

Located in the Cuo Pu Gou in Batang, Sichuan, Cuo Pu Lake almost concentrates the beautiful scenery of the western Sichuan Tibetan area, including snow mountains, grasslands, forests, lakes, and temples. The steep cliffs and snowy Zajin Jabo God Mountain tightly surround the sacred Cuo Pu Lake, which is also one of the most difficult peaks to conquer in the world's rock climbing world. The steep mountain and the dangerous cliff are evident. The scenery of Cuo Pu Lake is different in the four seasons of the year, and there will be unexpected surprises when you come.

The sister lakes nestled among the green waves of the forest

In the primitive forest on the north side of the secluded paradise Lake Chupu, there is a pair of crystal-clear sister lakes like emeralds, nestled among the green waves of the forest, that is, Zhi Ma Yong Cuo and Kang Zhu La Cuo. Zhi Ma Yong Cuo, with its blue water, is clear and very elegant; Kang Zhu La Cuo, located to the west of Zhi Ma Yong Cuo, has light blue water and a pretty shape. The scenery is similar year after year, but the colors change every year, and all the beautiful scenery belongs to nature.

More mysterious than Lhasa, a completely underestimated plateau 'city'

Batang, a secret land hidden in the western plateau of Sichuan, with its uncarved natural beauty and profound historical and cultural heritage, is soul-shaking. The houses in Batang are scattered and orderly, the Tibetan-style buildings are colorful, and every brick and tile reveals the traces of the years and the wisdom of the nation. The local Tibetans maintain an ancient way of life, and their smiles are as pure as the air here. The natural landscape of Batang is even more breathtaking. The clear water of Cuopugou, the majesty of Haizishan, the vastness of Mao Ya's grassland, each place is a masterpiece of nature. During my trip to Batang, I found peace of mind and felt the greatness of life and nature. The Batang Holiday Hotel is located in the center of Batang County, close to National Highway 318, with comprehensive service facilities and fast internet speed. It is my ideal residence on the journey. The trip to Batang is a journey to find myself and return to nature. The scenery and moments here will become the most precious wealth in my memory.

I drove the National Highway 318 and saw the beautiful scenery. I finally stayed at the Holiday Inn Batang. The environment of the hotel is very comfortable. When you open the window, you can see the beautiful scenery. The clean and comfortable room makes me forget the fatigue on the road. I can feel the warmth of the family on the 318 national road where the environment is difficult. It is really relaxing. I personally fell asleep after the arrival of the day, and went straight to wake up the next morning! Breakfast is also self-help, there are many types of choices~

Exploring the ancient villages on the clouds, the village of Batang County, Batang County, hh/ at an altitude of 3,580 meters, there is a Tibetan ancient village on the cloud, where the indigenous people have almost moved to the valley, and A small number of families live here. The house of each household is made of stone and loess. There is a large piece of land outside the yard. Some are fruit trees next to it, and some are green. Standing here to see the scenery, I feel a different mood in an instant.

Cuopu Gully | Cuopu Lake

| Cuopu Lake.◾️Cuopu Lake is the most famous and core attraction of Cuopu Gully scenic area, with a water area of about 0.4 square kilometers. It is the first holy lake in Kamba, known as the 'Soul of Shangri-La'. ◾️We took a sightseeing car to Cuopu Lake, which is backed by Zajin Jabbo Mountain and faces the vast Zhangde Prairie. At the foot of the sacred mountain, there is a large group of Tibetans picnicking and sunbathing. The Zajin Jabbo Mountain behind Cuopu Lake is quite shocking when viewed up close. ◾️Cuopu Lake is surrounded by mountains on all sides. The front is Nite Gangri Peak, three sides are the original cedar forest, and one side is the lake plank road. If you don't have altitude sickness, you can try a lake tour. If you feel unwell, take it easy. Standing on the half slope on the opposite side of the lake, you can see part of the whole view of the lake. The pines and cypresses by the lake absorb the blue lake water and guard this blue lake color, which is a kind of beauty. The sacred lake quietly lies in the green embrace of the high mountain pines and fir forest. When the sun shines on the lake water of Cuopu Lake, the color of the lake water is very beautiful, deep blue. ◾️Many plateau naked carp and fine scale flowers grow in the lake. When they hear the lamas and Jumu feeding by the lake, they will swarm in groups. The scenic area also launched the 'shouting fish' project, which can be experienced on the plank road. The lama next to it will sell fish feed, one yuan per group, cash only. There are many rare birds and animals in the forest by the lake, and there are beautiful swans and black-necked cranes resting on the lake. It is said that there are ground squirrels on the grassland. ◾️We walked on the leftmost plank road of Cuopu Lake, not only the color of the lake changes, but also the shape of the lake. Different directions and angles are different. The lake color from near to far presents a magical spectrum of silver white, deep blue, deep green, and dark green. The east of the lake is dyed gold, the heart of the lake is emerald green, and the west of the lake is stone green. The breeze blows, sparkling, very spiritual.

More mysterious than Lhasa, a completely underestimated plateau 'city'

Batang, a secret land hidden in the western plateau of Sichuan, with its uncarved natural beauty and profound historical and cultural heritage, is soul-shaking. The houses in Batang are scattered and orderly, the Tibetan-style buildings are colorful, and every brick and tile reveals the traces of the years and the wisdom of the nation. The local Tibetans maintain an ancient way of life, and their smiles are as pure as the air here. The natural landscape of Batang is even more breathtaking. The clear water of Cuopugou, the majesty of Haizishan, the vastness of Mao Ya's grassland, each place is a masterpiece of nature. During my trip to Batang, I found peace of mind and felt the greatness of life and nature. The Batang Holiday Hotel is located in the center of Batang County, close to National Highway 318, with comprehensive service facilities and fast internet speed. It is my ideal residence on the journey. The trip to Batang is a journey to find myself and return to nature. The scenery and moments here will become the most precious wealth in my memory.

The winter snow scene is picturesque, stepping into the pure land of the world, Cuo Pu Gou

The rustling snow covers everything, among the four seasons, the quietest season is winter, and only when you have been to Cuo Pu Gou scenic spot will you find that the silver-wrapped winter is more than just 'quiet'. The tranquility of winter smooths the ripples of the lake, like a huge crystal glass embedded in the earth; the quietness of winter covers vivid memories, but as long as you remove the thick snow coat, you can feel the vigorous vitality; the cleanliness of winter washes the mountains and rivers unblemished, and the place you look up is full of dreams. Mountains are heavy, roads are heavy, snow falls on thousands of mountains, holy and distant, travelers on the way see mountain peaks one after another, like seeing coordinates, like seeing Zajin Jabo God Mountain, they know the direction of Cuo Pu Gou. Snow is the symbol of winter, the snow of Cuo Pu Gou, has the boldness of the north, and the tenderness of the south, the snow scene of Cuo Pu Gou, beautifies this season. Tips: It is recommended to drive by yourself, the winter snow road is slippery, please prepare anti-skid chains. Route: Chengdu~Litang County~Cuo Pu Gou, one-way 690 kilometers, the journey takes about 12~13 hours at full speed. Suitable for 3~4 days, the highest altitude: 4500 meters Hiking: around the lake for about 1~2 hours You can't camp here, you can only stay in a hotel.

I like to live in a place where I can see snow mountains or the sea. There are snow mountains, forests, lakes, lama temples and many cute little animals in the town, there are Tibetan horses, wild goats and the most lovely "ear fertilization circle" and the image of people is called "moving leather hat" ". Although I have not been to Jiuzhaigou and Hailuogou, the mountains and lakes of the Tupugou have made me intoxicated! Due to the undeveloped state of the town, the road to the mountain is covered with potholes and gravel of varying sizes, and there is almost no cell phone signal. However, along the way, you can see the largest lama temple in Chaluo Township and the Tibetan toast building that has experienced hundreds of years of vicissitudes. There are natural hot springs on the hillside that can be used to cook eggs, and break the rumors that the Tibetans only wash three times in their lifetime, because there are pools of Tibetans on both sides of the mountain road, they are soaking in Bathing and singing in the hot spring pool. At noon, we sat at the lake of Toubu and enjoyed the lake and the mountains for a simple lunch. The drivers brother told me that if you stand at the lake of Tuopu in June and July, you will make a squeaky sound. The fish in Pu Lake will hear you intimately. The time is fast, and the moment is approaching the afternoon. Due to the difficult road, we must embark on the road out of the mountain early, so we are reluctant to leave the beautiful and quiet Tuogougou.

Glaciers and flower seas, this is the place where the summer in western Sichuan becomes divine

Glaciers and flower seas, this is the place where the summer in western Sichuan becomes divine. On the way to Batang, I accidentally fell in love with this mountain valley pastoral village. Here, surrounded by high mountains on all sides, the Dingqu River winds through the valley. The forest grassland spreads out like a green carpet, and small wildflowers adorn the entire valley. Horses and yaks are quietly foraging, and village children are playing freely. This scene is like the Dolomites in Italy, it's really beautiful. On this trip, I can see such a secret place, a big surprise. 📍Location: Gemu Village, Bomi Township, Batang, Ganzi 🚗Transportation: Self-driving 💚Road conditions: Zeba Village to Gemu Village: There are 15KM of bomb pit roads in the Litang section, SUV is required, not recommended for cars Batang to Gemu Village: The road conditions are good all the way, cars can pass OK 💚【Photo Spot Recommendations】 Reti Valley 1. Reti Valley is a grassland wetland landscape, full of wildflowers, and the river winds through the forest grassland, very suitable for aerial photography ② Laborer Longba Pass The Zeba-Gemu journey passes through the pass at an altitude of 4700, where you can face the Gelie Mountains, the telephoto shot of the snow mountain is very spectacular, and you can also overlook the Reti Valley 3. Gemu Village S Bay I personally think there are 2 S bays, one is about 5KM before entering the village (here is a valley on one side, full of wildflowers on the other side, and high mountains in the distance), and the other is at the position of leaving the village and going up the mountain, both are very suitable for framing 4. Flower Sea of Gemu Village Gemu Village is located in a narrow grassland, the houses are small wooden houses and tents, and there are large areas of small wildflowers near the village, dense and spectacular 💚【7-day itinerary suggestion】 D1: Chengdu-Kangding-S434-Yuzi West-Xinduqiao D2: Xinduqiao-Yajiang-Tianlu 18 bends-Litang D3: Litang-Tiejiangshan-Wild Hot Spring-Xiaze Tong D4: Xiaze Tong-Eye of Gelie-Lenggu Temple-Zeba Village D5: Zeba Village-Hangda Camp-Gemu Village D6: Gemu-Cuopu Gorge-Sister Lake-Mao Ya Grassland-Litang D7: Litang-Chengdu 💚Tips: 1. If you are crossing the Gelie South Line, you must have an SUV 2. The altitude of Gemu Village is about 3800, and the altitude of Pingkou is 4700. The wind is strong, so pay attention to cold and high anti 3. Gemu Village is a primitive pastoral village, so the accommodation is in the herdsman's house. If you care about it, you can drive to Batang for accommodation after playing I am a small package who loves to travel and share✌️

You can start looking forward to the spring and summer in Litang!

Just after the beginning of spring, western Sichuan is still covered in white snow, but I prefer the return of spring, a sea of green. The Mao Ya Prairie in Litang will be a stunningly vibrant scene, worth looking forward to!