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Photography in Gonggashan

Photography in Gonggashan

Why Gonggashan?

Gonggashan is high and it is a group of snow mountains rising very high above. This massif is a 10*30km long mountain range that has morning glows on its east face and dusk glows on its west face. There are a few mountain passes that can be accessed by car, which provides a good photo shoot chance for travelers. Many small lakes by its west also provides excellent spots to take photos of the big snow mountains of Gonggashan.

What to shoot?

Mountain is the big deal of course. But there are also big glaciers and beautiful valleys of alpine views including forests, lakes, local nomads people and wild animals. Mountain lovers may find this tempting.

Photography in Gonggashan

Where to shoot?

You can take photos from locations including Niubeishan Yaha Pass, Kangding Airport, Tsemed Pass, Lenggacuo Lake near Yulongxi, Gongga Gompa, Xinduqiao, Hailuogou Glacier Park, etc. All locations involve long time of driving and traveling to high elevation some involves walking for hours.

Best time for a Photo Trip

July, August and October, November, December are the best time to do a photo tour in Gonggashan. You will have warmer and comfortable days in July and August but chance of good weather is lower than the colder and less comfortable November and December.

Recommended Gonggashan Tour Packages

View below the best-selected 3 tour packages of Gonggashan. All itineraries start from Chengdu and end in Chengdu.

  • Mount Gongga Shan In-depth Hiking – 9 Daysfrom $1388

    Mount Gongga Shan In-depth Hiking – 9 Daysfrom $1388

    Have the authentic experiences follow off-beat horse trails in Gonggashan. Visit ancient and back country Buddhist monastery Gongga Gompa and hidden glaciers. This 9-day Mount Gonggashan hiking brings you to view the highest mountain in Sichuan Province.

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  • Mount Gongga Photo Tour – 5 Days from $642

    Mount Gongga Photo Tour – 5 Days from $642

    Minya Konka is called Gongga Shan by local Tibetan people. It is the king of Sichuan Mountains. The western part of the mountain range is less-explored but beautiful. This 5-day photo tour takes you into the most wilderness in western Sichuan and the heartland of Gongga Shan.

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  • Mount Gongga(Minya Konka) Join in Hiking Tour - 9 Days

    Mount Gongga(Minya Konka) Join in Hiking Tour - 9 Days from $1142

    Join in Group Hiking tour is now available. A group hiking tour to Minya Konka provides you excellent highland mountain views and nomads Tibetan people with affordable price. Come and join us on this hiking to explore the accessible Tibet in 9 days in a group.

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