It’s National Day Golden Week again—come experience the most fascinating alpine valley to explore. A concentrated essence of Asia’s highland mountain valleys, where glaciers, streams, and alpine vegetation paint a one-of-a-kind natural masterpiece. A must-see highland wonder in a lifetime. ——Shuangqiao Valley
The Shuangqiao Valley exploration and camping route designed for the 2012 KAILAS Siguniang Mountain Climbing Festival sets up campsites in the most scenic spots of the valley, and is exclusively open only for this climbing festival. Get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and immerse yourself in this earthly paradise. Gaze at the starry skies and Milky Way, walk through romantic seas of flowers, enjoy a lively bonfire party, barley wine, Guozhuang dance, roasted whole lamb… countless ethnic-themed programs will accompany you through an unforgettable highland night. You can also admire and photograph the magnificent sunrise and sunset views on the plateau, or opt to join an exciting highland rafting adventure at your own expense. Come give your soul a long holiday and experience a completely unexpected second life.
We’ve also prepared a romantic Tibetan bonfire evening for you. The nighttime activities in Shuangqiao Valley are dreamlike, with starlight reflecting on the water—you can hardly tell where the sky ends and the earth begins. Here, you can experience the romantic ethnic charm of a Shuangqiao Valley night with a roasted whole lamb bonfire party, full of rich Tibetan and Qiang cultural flavors: white hadas, fragrant barley wine, joyful Guozhuang dances, and delicious roasted whole lamb… allowing you to relax and embrace nature.
Shuangqiao Valley is located within the Siguniang Mountain Scenic Area in Xiaojin County. Stretching over 30 kilometers, the valley is dotted with towering and steep mountains. Truly, “viewed horizontally, they look like ridges; viewed vertically, peaks. From afar or near, high or low, each has a different view.” At an altitude of 4,000 meters, Shuangqiao Valley boasts a rich variety of plant species. The vertically distributed flora combined with the majestic and peculiar high mountains forms the Eight Major Scenic Spots of Shuangqiao Valley, including the Colorful Mountain.
Colorful Mountain, a sacred peak of the mysterious Jiarong Tibetan people. Colorful Mountain is one of the most distinctive peaks in Shuangqiao Valley. Up close, the massive mountain features a huge semicircular rock layer about 1 kilometer long, composed of five colors—red, yellow, blue, green, and white. It is said that in summer, when snow melts and rocks are exposed, sunlight reflects off them, casting five faint halos like a beautiful rainbow arching across the azure sky. Moreover, there are many mysterious and enchanting legends that add even more fantasy to this sacred mountain.
Shuangqiao Valley also offers captivating sights such as the Bonsai Beach, Pearl Beach, Hunter Peak, Sun-Moon Treasure Pool, Sacred Mother Peak, and glaciers. The unique peaks, combined with ever-changing weather, present different beautiful scenes at every moment, resembling traditional Chinese ink paintings, which captivate countless visitors.
How can you miss such a romantic Shuangqiao Valley exploration and camping route? Don’t miss your last chance—log on to the official website of the Siguniang Mountain Climbing Festival at www.500to5000.com or call the free customer hotline 4008811223 for more details.