Suggestions for winter self driving in western Sichuan:
Best four-wheel drive model
Essential anti-skid chains for going out (iron chains are the most practical)
Rich experience in mountain roads
Have experience driving in snow
Anti freezing and anti high rebound
Detailed route introduction
Route 1: Classic small loop route, suitable for 3-5 days. The highest altitude along the way is the Balangshan Tunnel and the section of Honghaizi Zheduo Airport where heavy snow may occur. It is not a problem to wear anti-skid chains
Route ️ 2 ️: It is recommended to take 4-5 days. There will be snow and dark ice on the mountain roads of Dagu Glacier, Miyaluo Scenic Area, and Gulgou Road. Please drive slowly. The road has been closed since January 4th. If you want to go to Mount Siguniang, you need to take a detour. If you don’t go to Mount Siguniang, you can go to Bipenggou instead.
Route 3: It is recommended to take 5-7 days. Tickets for Seda need to be reserved one day in advance. The high-altitude pass section includes the Balangshan Road section to Siguniang Mountain, the Bamei to Daofulongdeng Grassland section, the Luhuo to Seda section, and the Zheduo Mountain Honghaizi section. Drive carefully. When returning to Seda, you can pass through Xinlong County Yajiang County Xinduqiao.
Route 4: It is recommended to take 6-7 days. From 318 to Litang, there are many passes and large trucks along the way. Remember to drive slowly and not blindly overtake. Litang crosses Tuer Mountain and Daocheng to Yadingshan Road, where there are many bends and dark ice on the shady side.
Route 5: It is recommended to take 7-9 days to leave enough time, which can also be considered as a major circular road. When reaching the Xinlong section, you will cross a 4300 meter pass. In winter, Daocheng Yading climbs mountain roads and is slippery, so it is best to prepare ice claws
Except for Yuzixi and Balangsheng, there are some unpaved roads in the route, and the rest are mostly paved roads, but they are all mountain roads. In winter, self drive and drive with caution