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317 Mysterious Realm Yulong Laco｜The True Healing Jade Pool of Tibet
“On the Sichuan-Tibet Northern Route G317, besides the magnificent Que'er Mountain, don’t miss this treasure lake called Yulong Laco!”
6-Day Family Trip to Western Sichuan｜Avoid Crowds and Traffic, Experience the Stunning Scenery of Western Sichuan with Kids
“Take your kids to Western Sichuan during the National Day holiday, but avoid the crowded 318 Highway!”
Another mysterious scenic spot in western Sichuan—Yulong Lacuo
“It is famous in Aden, Daocheng in southwestern Sichuan, and to the north there is the secret place "Xinluhai" in Ganzi, which is also known as Yulong Lacuo.”
No electricity for 300 years, yet it's a top attraction! Derge Parkhang: Hand-print sutras + feast on yak meat
“Folks, hidden deep in the Western Sichuan plateau is a "no-plug, no-slacking" powerhouse—Derge Parkhang.”
Avoid the National Day crowds on the 318 | G317 + Provincial Road 447, 5-day 4-night cultural loop
“Chengdu → Daofu → Dege → Baiyu → Litang → Tianquan → Chengdu | 5-day 4-night pure EV road trip loop ✅Route: G317 + Provincial Road 447 (Ganbai Road), fully paved asphalt road, no rough roads ✅Charging benefits: State Grid DC fast charging is available at Baiyu Passenger Transport Center, significantly reducing charging pressure; State Grid fast charging is plentiful in towns along the way, so you don't have to rely solely on hotel slow charging overnight ✅Loop route with no backtracking | 5 days 4 nights | EV-friendly "lazy" guide Accommodation list (supports slow charging, convenient for overnight backup charging) D1 Daofu | Daofu Hotel / Shiming Tibetan Culture Hotel, plenty of State Grid fast charging in town, hotel supports slow charging D2 Dege | Dege Junlan Hotel (first choice), has its own charging piles, walking distance to the Printing House D3 Baiyu | Baiyu Hotel, in the heart of town; use State Grid DC fast charging at Baiyu Passenger Transport Center during the day, hotel slow charging for backup D4 Litang | Hanting Hotel (Litang 318 National Highway Branch), has its own charging piles + oxygen supply, State Grid fast charging station available in town 📅Daily itinerary + sightseeing + precise charging plan D1 Chengdu — Daofu | G317, 360 km | Stay in Daofu 🚗Route: Chengdu → Yakang Expressway → G317 → Daofu 🔋Charging: Depart Chengdu with a full charge, top up at State Grid fast charging stations in Ya'an Service Area and Kangding Service Area; fully charge at the State Grid fast charging station in Daofu town, then slow charge at the hotel overnight.”
Western Sichuan Grand Loop: I advise you not to go lightly
“Before I went, I thought the Western Sichuan Grand Loop was heaven for the eyes, but on the first day, I got altitude sickness so bad I questioned my life choices.”
For the National Day holiday in Western Sichuan, I suggest focusing entirely on Garzê (itinerary included
“· This is the busiest and most congested time of the year.”
The Blue at 4,000 Meters: Zhuqing Dangzhen Lake
“Zhuqing Dangzhen Lake is located in Zhuqing Township, Dege County, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province.”Explore Dege on the map
Frequently asked questions
What is Dege famous for?
−Dege is known for its wealth of attractions and things to do. Here are a few highlights: Yulong Lacuo Scenic Area, Dege Parkhang Sutra-Printing House, and Dzogchen Monastery.