Quick answer
The source offers two distinct choices: a three-day Kangding route covering Mugecuo, Xinduqiao and Tagong, and a four-day self-drive route from Moxi through Hailuogou and Kangding. Pick one framework; the four-day plan is not an added day-by-day extension of the three-day route.
- 3 days: Kangding → Mugecuo → Kangding; Xinduqiao → Tagong; return to Kangding.
- 4 days: Moxi Ancient Town; Hailuogou → Red Stone Beach → Kangding; Mugecuo; return journey.
- Both routes are historical outlines. Confirm current access, transport, weather, ticketing and return arrangements.
- Suggested route frame
- 3 flexible days
- Source handling
- Old prices, schedules, and hotel listings omitted
- Route basis
- User-supplied PDF · current operating details must be checked
How many days to spend
The PDF gives a three-day route for Kangding, Mugecuo, Xinduqiao and Tagong, plus a separate four-day self-drive that adds Moxi and Hailuogou. This guide preserves the two source durations and route orders separately.
- 3 days: Follow the source’s Kangding–Mugecuo–Xinduqiao–Tagong outline, checking each transfer and the return plan.
- 4 days: Use the separate Moxi–Hailuogou–Red Stone Beach–Kangding drive, with a Mugecuo day and a return day.
Where to stay
For the three-day outline, use Kangding as the broad base and match accommodation to your current arrival and departure plans. The separate four-day route starts with an overnight around Moxi Ancient Town, then continues through Hailuogou and Kangding; choose each stay only after checking the current route and operating notices. Historic property names, prices and contact details from the PDF are omitted.
Best for: A practical starting area for this route outline
This is a broad area suggestion, not a verified hotel recommendation. The supplied PDF contains dated property names, addresses, contacts, and rates; none have been reused. Compare current map locations with your confirmed route and transport plans.
Best time to visit
- No fixed season or month-by-month claim is copied from the older guide. Check the current local forecast and visitor notices for your dates.
- Review holiday crowding, weather alerts, trail or ferry conditions, and any site-specific restrictions before travelling.
Getting around
The PDF lists old bus routes, fares, flight schedules, taxi prices and travel estimates; none are repeated as current. Use live route information for the actual travel date and check the linked official portals for visitor access and temporary restrictions.
- For Mugecuo, consult the official Kangding Qingge (Mugecuo) visitor portal and confirm both directions of your transfer.
- For the four-day drive, check Hailuogou’s official notices for ticketing, access and temporary closures before leaving Moxi.
- Mountain weather and road conditions can change the sequence; keep a flexible return plan and follow local instructions.
Arriving in Kangding
This guide does not reuse historic airport, transfer, or schedule details from the supplied PDF.
Confirm the arrival station and onward route using your current ticket and a live map.
Transport notes
Recheck every connection
The PDF’s bus lines, fares, station details, flight schedules, drive times and taxi prices are historical and have been left out. For the three-day route, check current transport between Kangding, Mugecuo, Xinduqiao and Tagong. For the separate four-day drive, confirm the Moxi–Hailuogou–Kangding road sequence, current scenic-area access and the return leg. Mountain weather, temporary controls and ticket arrangements can change; use the linked official visitor portals and current road information.
Places and details in photos
A highland lake near Kangding
Snow peaks above the clouds
A village in the Kangding highlands
Booking and access checks
Confirm current visitor arrangements
Opening, admission, reservation, ferry, weather, and temporary access arrangements may change. Use current official operator information shortly before travel; the old PDF is not treated as a live booking source.
The PDF’s three-day Kangding route
This is the source’s three-day outline for Kangding, Mugecuo, Xinduqiao and Tagong. The sequence is preserved, but old travel times, prices and operating hours are not current instructions.
- Day 1
Mugecuo and return to Kangding · 康定 → 木格措 → 康定
Visit Mugecuo and return to Kangding. The PDF mentions an optional hot-spring stop along the way; confirm that it is currently open and fits your route before adding it.
- Day 2
Xinduqiao and Tagong · 康定 → 新都桥 → 塔公
Keep the source’s order through Xinduqiao to Tagong. Confirm road and visitor access, a current return or overnight plan, and enough daylight before setting out.
- Day 3
Return to Kangding · 返回康定；可选跑马山
The PDF returns to Kangding and lists Paoma Mountain as an optional visit. Its old cableway and admission details are omitted; check current access and leave time for your onward departure.
The PDF’s separate four-day Moxi–Hailuogou drive
This is a different, four-day self-drive outline in the source—not a shortened or extended version of the three-day Kangding route. Confirm present-day roads, scenic-area access and overnight locations before using it.
- Day 1
Travel to Moxi Ancient Town · 出发 → 磨西古镇
The PDF starts the self-drive route by travelling to Moxi Ancient Town. The starting point and drive time are not specified as current details here; plan from your actual departure location.
- Day 2
Hailuogou, Red Stone Beach and Kangding · 磨西古镇 → 海螺沟 → 红石滩 → 康定
The source continues from Moxi through Hailuogou and Red Stone Beach to Kangding. Check Hailuogou’s official notices for ticketing, access, temporary closures and outdoor-activity restrictions, then confirm the full road sequence.
- Day 3
Mugecuo and return to Kangding · 康定 → 木格措 → 康定
The PDF schedules Mugecuo as a day trip from Kangding. Verify current visitor arrangements and allow a practical return window; the old timetable and ticket details are not reused.
- Day 4
Return journey · 返程
Keep the fourth day for the return journey, as in the source. Choose a current route after checking road and weather conditions rather than relying on the PDF’s historic travel estimates.
Kangding food highlights from the PDF
The food photographs are cropped to the dishes only. Historic shop names, addresses, phone numbers and prices are not repeated; the photos are dish illustrations, not restaurant endorsements.
Kangding cold jelly · 康定凉粉
A local cold-jelly dish highlighted in the PDF. Seasoning and ingredients vary; ask the current venue about spice level and allergens.
Spring rolls · 春卷
The PDF includes a spring-roll photo and describes it among local small bites. Recipes, fillings and availability vary by shop.
Potstickers · 锅贴
A pan-fried dumpling dish listed in the guide. Ask about fillings and ingredients at the restaurant you choose.
Pork-intestine noodle soup · 肥肠粉
The source names this as a local noodle-soup option. Broth, toppings and preparation vary; confirm ingredients and allergens.
Beef offal soup and steamed beef dumplings · 牛杂汤 · 牛肉蒸饺
The PDF mentions these breakfast dishes alongside butter tea. No old shop recommendation, address or price is carried forward.
Tibetan-style dishes and sour-soup chicken · 手抓牛排 · 酥油茶 · 酸汤鸡
The source also mentions hand-grabbed beef, butter tea and sour-soup chicken. Ask about ingredients, dietary needs and current availability.
Local planning tips
- The PDF’s three-day city route and four-day Moxi–Hailuogou self-drive are separate itineraries. Do not combine them into one compressed plan.
- The guide crosses highland and mountain areas. Allow time to adjust to conditions, check the forecast and official notices, and stop to seek local help if you feel unwell.
- Before the four-day route, check Hailuogou’s official notices for ticketing, access and temporary restrictions. Its notice list is updated; a notice reviewed on September 24, 2026 included posts dated September 2026.
- The selected food images illustrate dishes named in the PDF; they do not recommend a particular restaurant. Current menus, ingredients and availability vary.
- Keep the PDF’s three-day Kangding itinerary and four-day Moxi–Hailuogou drive separate; do not compress either route.
- The PDF’s named businesses, addresses, phone numbers, prices, bus lines, operating hours and journey-time estimates are historical and have been omitted.
- Use the Hailuogou official notice list and Mugecuo visitor portal to check current visitor arrangements close to travel.
Common planning mistakes to avoid
- Do not combine the separate three-day and four-day routes into a single compressed itinerary.
- Do not rely on the PDF’s dated prices, businesses, contact numbers, public-transport schedules or operating hours.
- Do not assume a scenic area or side stop is open because it appears in the old route; check official notices and local instructions.
- Do not treat the route outline as a current road itinerary; verify weather, access, travel time and the return leg.
How to make the route work
Preserve two distinct trip shapes
The source’s three-day Kangding route and four-day Moxi–Hailuogou drive have different starting points, loops and return logic. Keeping them separate makes the choices legible without changing their duration.
Use the PDF for route structure, not live operations
The source still provides useful place groupings and food ideas, while its prices, contacts, schedules and venue details are time-sensitive. Official visitor notices and local conditions should guide the final plan.
Frequently asked questions
Does the PDF give a three-day or a four-day Kangding itinerary?
It has both: a three-day route for Kangding, Mugecuo, Xinduqiao and Tagong, and a separate four-day self-drive route starting at Moxi and including Hailuogou. This page keeps the two plans distinct.
Can I rely on the transport and ticket details in the PDF?
No. Its fares, schedules, contact details and operating information are historic. Check the linked official visitor portals and current road information before departure.
Are there food photos in the guide?
Yes. The guide includes photos of Kangding cold jelly, spring rolls and potstickers from the supplied PDF.
Is the four-day route just an expanded version of the three-day plan?
No. The four-day route is a separate self-drive outline that starts around Moxi, includes Hailuogou and Red Stone Beach, then returns through Kangding. The three-day plan remains its own Kangding-based itinerary.