1. Trip Overview
Departure Date: January 23, 2016
Duration: 6 days
Average Cost per Person: 2000 yuan
Travel Companions: Friends (two girls)
2. Pre-trip Preparations
Flight tickets and itinerary were booked in advance.
Due to a severe cold snap forecasted during their Jiuzhaigou visit, they packed warm clothing and accessories.
They prepared portable neck pillows for the long bus ride to Jiuzhaigou.
They used a travel service (not specified by name) to book a 3-day, 2-night tour to Jiuzhaigou and a one-day tour to Xiling Snow Mountain.
3. Daily Itinerary
Day 1: Chengdu to Jiuzhaigou
Picked up by the brother of one traveler and dropped off at the designated meeting point.
Experienced a traffic jam due to snow, arriving at the hotel around 8 pm.
Found many eateries closed, dined at a nearby restaurant.
Stayed at a surprisingly nice hotel.
Day 2: Jiuzhaigou
Had breakfast at the hotel and took a taxi to Jiuzhaigou.
Enjoyed breathtaking scenery, including frozen waterfalls and icy landscapes.
Visited various scenic spots, with the route being Y-shaped.
Had lunch at the Noriruang Falls Restaurant.
Brought their own instant noodles back to the hotel due to limited dining options.
Day 3: Jiuzhaigou to Chengdu
Delayed departure due to frozen fuel in the bus.
Returned to Chengdu smoothly and enjoyed a meal at Shu Jiuxiang Hot Pot.
Day 4: Jinli Ancient Street and Chunxi Road
Visited Jinli Ancient Street, which one traveler enjoyed more than the other.
Visited Chunxi Road, tried local snacks, and visited Huaxing Fried Egg Noodles.
Day 5: Xiling Snow Mountain
Booked a tour through the same travel service.
Arrived at the destination at 10 am, paid 240 yuan for tickets and cable car.
Main activity was skiing, with each person paying 500 yuan for rental and other ski-related expenses.
Experienced a large influx of tourists, making skiing crowded and somewhat dangerous for beginners.
Due to worsening weather, they skied for only three hours and missed the return bus, eventually taking a private car back to Chengdu.
Day 6: Travel Summary
The traveler emphasized the convenience of using the travel service for a stress-free trip to Sichuan.
Note: Specific details such as the name of the travel service and direct links have been omitted for brevity.
