Winter in Western Sichuan: Four Girls Mountain and Daocheng Yading

❄️ December in Western Sichuan is absolutely stunning! Four Girls Mountain is wrapped in snow, and the lakes of Daocheng Yading reflect the snowy peaks. 🍁 Fewer crowds, beautiful scenery, and off-peak travel~ But with high altitude + low temperatures + unpredictable weather, be well prepared in advance to avoid pitfalls! This guide covers weather, transportation, accommodation, and clothing. 🌈 Concise and practical tips to copy directly, even beginners can travel with confidence~ - 🌤️ Weather in Western Sichuan in December 🌦 Temperature: -10℃ to 10℃, colder in high-altitude areas, with a day-night temperature difference over 10℃ 🌥 Weather: Mostly cloudy, occasional snow showers; northern parts of the Western Sichuan Plateau often experience moderate to heavy snow; dry with little rain but strong winds 🔥 Tips: Check real-time weather forecasts for scenic spots in advance; roads can be icy after snow, watch your step - 🚗 Transportation in Western Sichuan 🚕 From Chengdu: Private car hire (cost-effective in off-season), beginners should be cautious about self-driving (many curves and narrow roads) 🚌 Public transport: Direct buses to Kangding from Xin Nanmen Bus Station, then transfer to scenic area shuttle buses 🚎 Within scenic areas: Four Girls Mountain Shuangqiao Valley requires a sightseeing bus ticket (70 RMB), Daocheng Yading electric shuttle bus is a must (80 RMB saves 3 hours of walking) - 🏡 Accommodation in Western Sichuan 🏠 Four Girls Mountain: Prioritize staying in Four Girls Mountain Town (altitude 3100m, easier to acclimate), guesthouses here offer great value (260+ RMB with floor heating and oxygen) 🏚 Daocheng Yading: Stay in Daocheng County (lower altitude, less altitude sickness) or Yading Village (for stargazing), choose rooms with oxygen supply and floor heating ⛺️ Avoid pitfalls: Book in advance! Prefer accommodations with free cancellation, avoid overnight stays in high-altitude counties like Litang - 🧥 Clothing for Western Sichuan (windproof, warm + photogenic) 🪞 Three-layer dressing: wool thermal underwear + fleece/bright-colored sweater + 3-in-1 shell jacket Bottoms: fleece-lined leggings + cargo pants/jeans, bring a bright-colored long skirt for snow photos 🎀 Accessories: thick-soled waterproof shoes, wool socks, trapper hat, earmuffs, fleece gloves (essential!) 🎐 Tips: Warm-toned clothes (red/yellow/orange) contrast beautifully with snow for photos, bring heat packs just in case - ✨ Additional tips for Western Sichuan 🔖 Altitude sickness: Take Rhodiola a week in advance, avoid strenuous exercise upon arrival 🔖 Gear: power bank, sunscreen (strong UV), moisturizing skincare (dry climate) - 📍 We also offer other Western Sichuan routes 🔎 7-day Daocheng Seda tour D1 Chengdu - Moxi Park - Yuzixi/Balangshengdu - Xinduqiao D2 Xinduqiao - Litang Tongle Ancient Town - Daocheng - Shangri-La Town D3 Full day in-depth tour of Daocheng Yading D4 Daocheng - Red Grassland - Cuoka Lake - Xinlong/Ganzi D5 Xinlong/Ganzi - Luhuo - Seda - Seda County D6 Seda - Wengda - Danba Jiaju Tibetan Village - Danba D7 Danba - Four Girls Mountain Shuangqiao Valley - Chengdu — 🔎 4-day Huanglong Jiuzhaigou tour D1 Chengdu - Jiuzhaigou D2 Full day Jiuzhaigou tour D3 Jiuzhaigou - Huanglong Scenic Area - Songpan - Wenchuan/Dujiangyan D4 Wenchuan/Dujiangyan - Maobiliang - Four Girls Mountain Shuangqiao Valley - Chengdu Daocheng Yading