[2024 Songpan Stay] Travel Guide for LIGHT OVER THE CLOUDS (Updated Dec)
3 Hours from Chengdu｜Stay in a Treehouse in the Forest｜Western Sichuan Homestay
3 Hours from Chengdu｜Stay in a Treehouse in the Forest｜Western Sichuan Homestay🌲
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Early summer in the mountains
This is the purest green time of the year
Rhododendrons bloom in every corner of the mountains
Yellow flowers are also blooming sparsely on the grass
June is full of childlike fun and love
The hidden primeval forest is full of wonderful things
Be a child of nature here
Follow your curiosity
Wander in this amusement park of nature
⛰️Light and Cloud Travel Guide:
📍Address: Light and Cloud Homestay, Shangnami Village, Songpan County, Aba
🚄Travel time: 1.5 hours by high-speed train from Chengdu East to Zhenjiangguan Station, and 1 hour to the homestay by butler transfer (CNY 200 per car)
🌲Recommended!! Hiking nearby:
The forest coverage here is as high as 90%, making it a great place for hiking
Follow the stream to see the primeval forest and snow-capped mountains
About 2 hours one way, with low difficulty. The end point is a big waterfall after crossing the grassland
🌲Moss Forest:
About 0.5 km in total, with a hiking time of about 1 hour
Smith~Olivia
Hidden Luxury Hotels Around the World | Cool and Healing: Light and Cloud Treehouse
|Cool and Healing: Light and Cloud Treehouse.
📍China, Sichuan
(Shangnami Village, Daxing Township, Songpan County, Aba Prefecture, Sichuan Province, a small Ando Tibetan village)
Light and Cloud Treehouse is located in Shangnami Village, Daxing Township, Songpan County, Aba Prefecture, Sichuan Province, a small Ando Tibetan village. The village is rich in scenic resources, including snow-capped mountains, forests, lakes, grasslands, and more. A river formed by melting snow from the mountains runs through the entire village and is one of the sources of the Minjiang River.
Seven treehouses are scattered around the grassland. The forest treehouses are irregular polyhedrons, designed to echo the "Xuebaoding" (Snow Mountain Peak) revered by locals as a sacred mountain, and also determined by the construction method. The treehouses face the snow-capped mountains or grasslands, so the front is designed with full glass doors and windows to bring the scenery indoors. Sitting on the sofa in the living room, you can see the distant Xuebaoding. There are two sizes of treehouses, with a total of seven. The small treehouse has an indoor area of 26 square meters and a net height of 5.3 meters, with a living room, bedroom, bathroom, and other functions. The bedroom is on the second floor, accessible by a small staircase, providing good privacy and a great view through the large front glass. The bathroom is located below the bedroom, with walls and ceilings covered in red cedar.
Harper94 Ward~
Recommended by National Geographic! A treehouse homestay in the snowy mountains of Western Sichuan.
Located in Songpan, Aba Prefecture, with views of Xuebaoding Snow Mountain, 7 cloud treehouses are nestled beside a primeval forest.
This Western Sichuan homestay, recommended by National Geographic for a long time, is surrounded by snow-capped mountains, forests, streams, and alpine meadows.
At this moment, it feels like a fairytale world in the Alps...
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This is a simple village of the Ando Tibetans.
The next morning, I was surprised to encounter a spring snow! Watching the treehouse and forest covered in snow, what words can describe this experience? I think it should be "beautiful, healing, romantic."
A secluded but equally beautiful place in Western Sichuan.
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This is not just a homestay! It's more like a niche travel destination!
Horse riding on the lawn, watching the snowy mountains from the treehouse, drinking tea and chatting by the fireplace, hiking in the primeval forest to pick mushrooms, and enjoying yak hot pot under the starry sky.
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Homestay: Light and Cloud · Xuebaoding Homestay
Address: Shangnami Village, Songpan County, Aba Prefecture, Sichuan Province
Transportation: 5 hours, 300 km by car. We recommend taking the train to save time and effort! Route: Chengdu East Station - Zhenjiangguan Station, 1.5 hours, 116 per person; after arriving at the station, the housekeeper will drive you 1 hour to the homestay.
The road from the train station to the homestay is a dirt road, 50 per person, 200 per car, and the car can seat 6 people!
Weekend 2-day tour itinerary:
Day 1: Chengdu - Zhenjiangguan - transfer to a van - homestay
Day 2: Forest hike - horse riding - swing - homestay, then head to the train station - Chengdu
GRANT HUFFMAN
These homestays in Western Sichuan are really amazing!
Still worried about which homestay to choose in Western Sichuan? Still struggling with the homestay environment, atmosphere, and facilities?
Don't worry, follow me. As a person who often likes to travel to Western Sichuan, the choice of homestay is simply easy. I will share with you a few more luxurious but cost-effective homestays, and you can choose rationally.
Aba Prefecture:
Siguniang Mountain - Yidaiyin and Ji
One of the most difficult homestays to book in Western Sichuan, the snow mountain is the theme of this homestay. The homestay is not only warm in atmosphere, but also has a good experience.
Maerkang - Mai Dashidambayi
The actual scenery is much better than the photos, whether it is accommodation or meals, all aspects are quite good.
Lixian - Guangzhao Menggu
A single wooden house in the secret valley of the valley, the homestay is mainly decorated in Nordic style, the single wooden house is spacious, and it is also very good to take pictures in the snow in winter, and there are characteristic Tibetan hot pots.
Bipenggou - Namu Lake Resort Hotel
The hotel building rises due to the mountain situation and is built on the slope. The interior uses a large amount of bamboo, rattan, hemp and other natural materials to form a simple Japanese natural style.
Ganzi Prefecture: Xinduqiao - Mi Yunye She Private Soup Homestay
A bit niche, if you want to be clean and good-looking, you can rush to this homestay. The structure outside the floor-to-ceiling windows can take all the beautiful scenery into your eyes. There are not only many play facilities in the small courtyard, but also camping.
Tagong - Kangding Nori Tong Homestay
Living here, under the stars, you can have the entire Tagong Prairie as soon as you open the window, you can see the stars while lying down, it's very comfortable to think about...
Gulong Village - Dongri Gabu Homestay
The homestay under the snow mountain, you can see the snow mountain outside the window, sitting in the house eating hot pot and watching movies, waiting for a romantic sunrise.
Other homestay recommendations:
Jiuzhaigou - Guanghe Yun Duo·Xue Bao Ding Boutique Homestay
There are a total of seven independent tree houses, all facing Xuebaoding Snow Mountain, and a 270-degree viewing snow mountain restaurant l, where you can enjoy food in the embrace of the snow mountain forest.
Daocheng Yading - Xiangcheng Guanyuan Wild Luxury Vacation Beauty House
Each room has its own view, you can see the mountain view, pastoral scenery and lake view, after dinner, you can go to the rooftop open-air bar to watch the sunset...
Hailuogou - Guanfu Hot Spring Hotel
Here is a natural geothermal hot spring. Among the 19 guest rooms, six are indoor Japanese-style hot spring pool styles. The outdoor garden on the fourth floor also has a comfortable large pool. You can also overlook the snow mountain while soaking in the hot spring.
Dagu Glacier - Galle Manor
The suite is the main one, which is super suitable for a family to come on vacation. The homestay has a high mountain art gallery, Tibetan tea museum, themed afternoon tea, coffee, book bar...
Do you know any other good homestays? Share with each other
Toby~Foster
Departing from Chengdu for 3H | Forest Starry Sky Treehouse under the Snow Mountain!
The Western Sichuan in May and June is somewhat unbelievably beautiful, with mountains, waterfalls, seas of flowers, valleys, etc. Nature seems to possess a charm that heals the soul. Spend a few days in the mountains during the holidays, temporarily leave the mundane world behind, say goodbye to the hustle and bustle, and immerse yourself in this tranquil paradise, letting everything take its natural course...
🏡The homestay is located in Shangnami Village, Songpan County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, at an altitude of about 3200 meters. It is an ideal place to get close to nature and experience Tibetan culture! The homestay adopts the traditional Tibetan architectural style—Tibetan wooden houses, mainly with irregular polyhedral shapes, and the architectural lines are simple and smooth, echoing the opposite sacred mountain 'Xuebaoding'. The Tibetan wooden houses use materials with insulation functions and have various warming measures, so even in the cold winter, you can feel the warmth. The homestay is surrounded by green trees, with fresh air and beautiful scenery!
🚪The homestay consists of 7 independent small wooden houses. When you enter the room and open the curtains through the large floor-to-ceiling windows, you will see the rolling mountains and lush trees. The room is fully equipped, and the decoration is mainly in warm yellow tones, decorated with green plants and wooden furniture, adding a bit of tranquility and warmth. In addition, there are decorative elements with Tibetan characteristics in the room, creating a strong Tibetan atmosphere!
🎉In the restaurant of this homestay, you can not only enjoy the beautiful natural scenery but also taste authentic Tibetan cuisine, such as butter tea, highland barley cakes, and yak meat, which are very delicious! You can also follow the housekeeper to experience local life in a Tibetan family. The homestay also organizes various activities from time to time, such as hiking adventures, bonfire parties, stargazing...
📍|Guanghe Yun Duo·Xuebaoding Boutique Homestay
📍|Sichuan Province - Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture - Songpan County - Inside Xuebaoding Scenic Area
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Chengdu 3h | Stay in a fairy tale forest cabin at the foot of the sacred mountain Xuebaoding
| Stay in a fairy tale forest cabin at the foot of the sacred mountain Xuebaoding. Are you still squeezing among the crowds in Dujiangyan and Wenchuan on weekends? No, no, no! Come to this fairy tale world! Relax and take an easy 3h trip to Western Sichuan‼️ Even encountered a snowfall, it's so beautiful!
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——👍🏻Recommended Reason
✔️Less than 3h from Chengdu, you'll arrive at a secluded and undisturbed secret spot!
✔️At the foot of the sacred mountain Xuebaoding, a fairy tale world surrounded by snow mountains and forests🌳!
✔️Forest cabins, a scenic star-gazing main building, and a 270° panoramic restaurant, truly living in the scenery!
✔️Next to the homestay is a river formed by melting snow from the mountains and a tranquil jungle, perfect for hiking!
✔️On the vast meadows, leisurely cows, horses, and wild boars!
✔️In the nearby forest, there are also 🐼 giant pandas and golden monkeys!
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Stayed for two days and one night over the weekend, and the snowfall on the second day was stunning!
Some say that even in spring, Western Sichuan can suddenly have snowfalls❄️, so this spring, you must come here! Experience the transition between winter and spring, and the intoxicating snow scenery.
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🏨Guanghe and Clouds·Xuebaoding Homestay
📍Shangnami Village, Daxing Township, Songpan County, Aba Prefecture
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——Travel Tips
🚄Transportation
It is recommended to travel by high-speed train, which is super convenient.
❶High-speed train, 1.5h+, Chengdu➠Zhenjiangguan, 116 yuan;
❷Car, about 1h, the homestay provides a shuttle service, more than 4 people in one car, 50 yuan/person; less than 4 people, 200 yuan/car.
📸Photo Spots
❶Cabins, forests, and the forest behind the cabins
❷Take a wide shot of the cabin from the restaurant stairs
❸Swings and cattle and sheep on the meadow
❹A viewing platform near the homestay, overlooking the entire snow mountain
🥩Meals
The homestay has a restaurant, offering stir-fries, hot pots, and barbecues, remember to book in advance with the housekeeper. There are no supermarkets nearby, so prepare bottled water and snacks.
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——📆Two-Day Trip Itinerary Around Chengdu
D1 Chengdu—Songpan—Homestay
D2 Hiking—Relaxing at the Homestay—Chengdu
If you have more time, you can take a free shuttle bus from the high-speed train station to Songpan Ancient Town, or take a bus to Jiuzhaigou.
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📌tips
1) The altitude is 3300 meters, be aware of altitude sickness;
2) There is a big temperature difference between day and night, so bring warm clothes and a hat;
3) Nearby attractions: Jiuzhaigou, Huanglong, Mounigou, Songpinggou, etc.
OTIS POOLE
Pretend to be abroad, move into the forest starry sky tree house under the snow mountain, and experience the surprise brought by the snow
Songpan Light and Cloud Homestay is located in the upper Nami village of Songpan, Aba Prefecture, Sichuan Province, at an altitude of 3200 meters, like a pearl in the forest, it is an ideal place for travelers to get close to nature and experience Tibetan customs.
Design
The design of the homestay is ingenious, the irregular polyhedron shape echoes the opposite sacred mountain "Xuebaoding". The insulation material and warming measures of the tree house can also feel the warmth of home in the cold winter, the moderate shielding ensures your privacy, and also increases the design sense, integrating nature and humanities into one, feeling the charm of nature and the unique charm of Tibetan culture.
Room
The homestay consists of 7 independent small wooden houses, facing the Xuebaoding snow mountain, surrounded by primitive forests, each tree house has different sizes of houses, the indoor net height is 5.3 meters, there are living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, etc. The insulation material and warming measures of the tree house make the indoor temperature reach 28°, here, you can enjoy the invincible scenery, feel private and
comfortable.
Food
Sit down in the snow mountain restaurant and taste the delicious food cooked with local ingredients, follow the housekeeper to experience the local life in the Tibetan family, taste the Tibetan yak hot pot, and sit around the fire with the villagers to roast meat and drink. Tibetans are naturally bold and will not be restrained. Everyone sings and dances together, feeling the charm of Tibetan culture.
Surroundings
Nami Village is located at the end of this road, 51 Tibetan households are scattered along the river, in the distance is Xuebaoding, showing sharp peaks, majestic and majestic, this is the must-pass place to climb Xuebaoding to the base camp, Xuebaoding is also known as Xuebaoding, with an altitude of 5588 meters, the north side of the peak is the Huanglong Scenic Area, which is as famous as Jiuzhaigou, and is known as "the fairyland on earth". Around Xuebaoding, Huagreen Erhai, Huya Canyon, Danyun Gorge, etc. are also famous in the outdoor circle.
Precautions
The plateau mountain climate, strong ultraviolet rays, please prepare sun protection items, if you have plans for outdoor activities such as horse riding and hiking, it is recommended that you wear hats, gloves and anti-slip and waterproof outdoor shoes, the temperature difference at the location of Light and Cloud Xuebaoding is large. It is recommended to prepare thin down jackets in May-June and September-October, prepare thick coats in July-August, prepare thick down jackets in November-April, prepare for the cold, friends who drive by themselves in winter, please do not drive diesel cars, diesel is easy to freeze, it is recommended to drive gasoline cars, it is recommended to bring anti-skid chains.
FRANCES AGUILAR
Move into the worry-free valley cabin in the cloud and lie on the bed to see the snow mountain
'Pine Climb·Light and Cloud Tree House'
This is a small village of the Ando Tibetans where it is quiet, beautiful, and simple... possessing the 'wealth' that the city does not have
Snow mountains, forests, lakes, rivers, waterfalls, grasslands... 7 lovely tree houses and Tibetan-style main buildings are built at the foot of the sacred mountain Xuebao Ding
One facing the snow mountain, one accompanying the forest, as if the fairy tale world between the Alps harmoniously integrates into the Tibetan village
Irregular polyhedral tree houses are scattered around the grassland, built with locally common materials such as stones and pine wood
The surface of the tree house has turned into metallic gray after long-term ultraviolet radiation, leaving traces of time, and it fits more with the forest
The tree house faces the snow mountain or the grassland
So a whole glass door and window are designed on the front, bringing the scenery into the room. Sitting on the sofa in the living room, you can see the distant Xuebao Ding, the lush forest, the magnificent waterfall, or the grassland where the horses are running. It is all these that make light and clouds a unique existence