Bridges, cattle, sheep, and streams! Jiagenba is like a paradise.

Jiagenba Town is located in Kangding City, Ganzi Prefecture, Sichuan Province. It is a picturesque plateau town known for its Muya-style architecture, pastoral scenery, and E'se flower sea. It is known as the "Oil Painting Town" and "Paradise." The following is a detailed travel guide: ### **1. Best Time to Travel** - **Late May to early June**: The E'se flowers (Gongga Begonia) are in full bloom, making the entire Jiagenba as dreamy as a Miyazaki animation. - **September to October**: The autumn scenery is charming, the highland barley is golden, and the snow-capped mountains and grasslands complement each other. - **June–July**: The summer is lush and green, perfect for camping and hiking. ### **2. Transportation** - **Self-driving** (recommended): Depart from Chengdu and take the Ya'an-Kangding Expressway, G248 or S434 Provincial Highway, which takes about 6–7 hours. Along the way, you can pass attractions such as Honghaizi, Sidingcuo, and Tagong Grassland. - **Public transportation**: Take a bus from Chengdu Xinnanmen Station to Kangding, and then charter a car or share a car to Jiagenba (about 89 km). ### **3. Recommended Main Attractions** - **Songdun Niji**: Highland barley fields, log bridges, and streams are perfect for taking pictures. - **Tiwu Village Boardwalk**: The popular tree and E'se flowers complement each other. - **Liqiu River Coast**: Streams run through the village, and the pastoral scenery is picturesque. - **Zesangla Sky Garden** (niche): You can overlook the Gongga Snow Mountain, suitable for off-road vehicles. - **Moon Lake** (1.5-hr drive required): Alpine lake, where you can camp and boat. ### **4. Recommended Itinerary** **3 Days and 2 Nights Classic Route** - **Day 1**: Chengdu → Kangding → Honghaizi → Xinduqiao - **Day 2**: Xinduqiao → Jiagenba (E'se Flower/Highland Barley Field) → Moon Lake → Xinduqiao - **Day 3**: Xinduqiao → Sidingcuo → Honghaizi → Chengdu. **2-Day E'se Flower Special Route** - **Day 1**: Chengdu → Jiagenba → Mudu Pass (Gongga Sunset) - **Day 2**: Jiagenba → Gunong Village → Mount Yala → Chengdu. ### **5. Recommended Accommodation** - **Songdun Niji Inn**: Pastoral style, with a bridge and flowing water at the entrance. - **Jiagenba Homestay**: Such as Duorang Jixiang Inn and Tiwu Zhongcun Highland Barley Manor, suitable for experiencing Tibetan customs. ### **6. Precautions** - **Altitude sickness**: The altitude is about 3,200m, avoid strenuous exercise, and prepare oxygen cylinders. - **Sun protection and warmth**: The ultraviolet rays are strong, and the temperature difference between day and night is large, so you need to bring a windproof jacket. - **Environmental protection**: Do not litter, and respect local Tibetan customs. - **Road conditions**: Some road sections (such as Zesangla) require a high-chassis SUV, so drive carefully. The tranquility and natural beauty of Jiagenba make it a popular small tourist destination in western Sichuan. Whether it is photography, camping, or pure relaxation, here you can get away from the hustle and bustle and feel the purity and romance of the plateau.