Mt.Siguniang Weather in September
For Mt.Siguniang visit in September, you should also need to be aware of the rainfall but seldom there are landslide in this area because the road is in well good condition and well maintained. Travelling to Mt.Siguniang in September is not a bad idea because most of the time, it is sunny days.
September is the early Autumn time for most parts of China but for western Sichuan, it is still late Summer season and the valley are still in green with flowers. Compared to August, there are even more rainfall than August. Sometimes, there are landslide happening in Western Sichuan.
For Mt.Siguniang visit in September, you should also need to be aware of the rainfall but seldom there are landslide in this area because the road is in well good condition and well maintained. Travelling to Mt.Siguniang in September is not a bad idea because most of the time, it is sunny days.
Mt.Siguniang Weather in September
The temperature is from 5 ℃ to 16 ℃ most of the time. It is very warm when it does not rain and it will be a little bit chil if it rains. It is typical weather in western Sichuan, especially for high altitude place. From middle September, it will gradually steps into Autumn season, the temperature will be from 1 ℃ to 15 ℃, the leaves will start to change colors into yellow or red. The grassland will also change colors from late September. Autumn is always the best season to visit for the colorful forest under blue sky with lakes and snow mountains nearby.
Packing and Clothing Tips for Mt.Siguniang visit in September
Sweat shirt and pants
Warm jackets
Raincoat or umbrella
Sunhat
Sunglasses or sport glasses
Gloves - thin one and thick one
Trekking boots
a big backpack(60l) and a small backpack(30l)
Camera and extra battery
Charing po
lip balm
Gaiters (for Mt.Climbing)
Headlamp (for Mt.Climbing)
Down jacket
Thermal under wear
Sleeping bag (If you would like camping night)
Tent(If you would like to camp)
Camp light （If you would like to camping）
Emergency medecine for stomach problem or for catching cold, bandies
Recommended travel program for Mt.Siguniang visit
If you're only intersted in sightseeing for Changping and Shuangqiao valley 3 and a half day is recommended with a program like the bellowing:
D1 Arrive in Sigunaing town(3200m)
D2 Sightseeing in Shuangqiao Valley with eco sightseeing shuttle bus
D3 One day tour in Changping Valley
D4 Drive back to Chengdu (4hrs driving). On the way, can make a stop at Wolong Panda breeding centre or Yingxiu town
If you would like to challenge your first snow mountain climbing experience. 4 to 5 day are recommended
D1 Arrive in Siguniang town 3200m
D2 One day accclimatizing
D3 Climb to Base camp ( Dafeng/Erfeng/Sanfeng, up to your choice )
D4 Climb up to the summit of Dafeng/Ereng/Safeng (up to your choice) and overnight at Sigunaing town
D5 Leave for Chengdu
If your shedule is tight and have no problem for acclimatization, the above program can be shorted to 2 and a half day. But if your shedule allowsm would recommended you to spend more time to acclimatize
If you love hiking a lot then you can extend some hiking days in Haizi Valley or hike through Changping Valley to Bipeng Valley. Hike from Changping valley to Bipeng Valley is one of the most classic ten trekking routes in China.
D1. Arrive Siguniang Town (3200m)D
D2 Hike to Changping Valley-Muluozi(BD)-12km
D3 Muluozi- Chazi Valley -16km
D4 Chazi Valley-Yakou- 14k, drive to Lixian county(BD)
D5 Lixian-Chengdu
Tips for avoiding high altitude sickness
If your shedule is flexible, it is recommeded for you to spend extra 1 or 2 nights at Siguniang town ( Rilong town) -elevation of 3200m for better acclimatization. Take dose of Rhodiola tablets (红景天）or Diamox would help to acclimatize, however need to check if you're allergic to some ingredients in advance.
It is recommended to take the first 1 or 2 days slowly at Siguniang town, do not do strong excerise and no alcohol. It is important to rest well and eat well at high altitude place. Do not think about high altitude sickness whole day and need to relax~ Even if you get sligh altitude reaction, please do not panic, the symptons will gradually disapper in 1 or 2 days.
Transport to Mt. Siguniang
Mt.Siguniang is only 4 hours driving from Chengdu. No flight or trains available but only by driving. It is possible to take public bus at Chadianzi bus station(茶店子汽车站) about 4- 5hrs driving, there are 3 bus dailys leaves in the early morning, no afternoon bus available. Or you can hire a private car to drive there any time during the day. But it is always recommended to drive there at morning time so you can have more time to acclimatize during the day. China Adventure.org provide the car rental service, you can contact trip advisor for details.
Food and hotels at Mt.Siguniang
Hotels at Mt.Siguniang
Compared to the hotel in the cities, the facilites is quite basic~ The best hotels can only be camparable to 3 star hotel in the cities but it is possible to book a clean and nice hotel- no luxury standard available at Mt.Siguniang town. When in winter time and spring time, it is important to book a hotel with proper heating system! In Summer time, it is not so cold, so without heating it is also fine.
If you are doing Mt.Siguniang climbing tour for Dafeng(5025m), Erfeng(5276m) or SanFeng(5355m), at the base camp, you can only do camping or stay in the stone house, very basic accommodation and not possible to take shower there
Food in Mt.Siguniang
The restaurants at Siguniang town normally offer Sichuan dishes and some Tibetan dishes! Local mush room and Yak hotpot is really good. For breakfast, it is normally typcial chinese style breakfast. If you are not so used to Chinese breakfast, it is recommended for you to buy some snacka and take your own instant coffee. Eggs can be provided though. Local food is quite decilicious , if you are not particular about western food, you might enjoy the local dishes a lot.
Visiting Mt.Siguniang in Sepetember and experience the late Summer and early Autumn view is a nice experience and a good escape from city life~ The weather is also not bad despite more rainfall compared to other seasons :)
