A Self-Drive Adventure in Aba, Western Sichuan: The Warcraft World of Lianbao Yeze

It's incredibly rare to find such a magical place where you can drive right into the scenic area! 🚗💨 The views here are absolutely mind-blowing! I was left speechless by the stunning scenery early in the morning. 🤯 📍Detailed Address: Within Aba County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture (at the junction of Sichuan, Gansu, and Qinghai provinces). The weather in early April was mysteriously unpredictable. 🌦️ It was clear and sunny when we entered the scenic area, but in the blink of an eye, heavy snow began to fall. ❄️ Friendly reminder: The weather forecast here is basically just for vibes. 😂 (Thank goodness for post-editing to salvage the photos... Attached is a color-grading tutorial! The last few photos are unedited originals.) ‼️Big News: The scenic area is about to be fully developed. In the future, you might only be able to enter by shuttle bus. 🚌 The current raw, untouched self-drive experience is truly precious! 📸 Must-Visit Spots: ✓ The jaw-dropping S-curve road (a viral photo spot!) ✓ Mirror-like lake reflections straight out of a fantasy world ✓ A mountaintop café at 4,000+ meters (sipping coffee while enjoying the snowy views is next level!) 🏨 Accommodation Tips: We stayed at a hotel in Aba County the night before. Simple but clean and tidy. ✨ Best part? It’s affordable! (I’ll leave the name to your imagination.) 🚗 Travel Recommendations: 1️⃣ About 1+ hour drive from Aba County to the scenic area (occasional roadwork along the way 🚧). 2️⃣ An SUV is highly recommended (ours handled the terrain smoothly). 3️⃣ Sedans, proceed with caution (some slopes are quite challenging). 💡 Pro Tips: The county sits at an altitude of ~3,600 meters. 💫 You’ll encounter many Tibetan locals while strolling the streets—full of life and great for cultural photography!