Mt. Redomain Official Reopening | All-Inclusive Expedition: Kayaking & Professional Photography Included

🏔️ Route Specifications
Total Distance: 36km / 42km Round Trip

Elevation Range: 3,400m – 4,600m

Difficulty Rating: ★★★☆☆ (Intermediate)

Scenic Rating: ★★★★★ (Elite)

🗺️ Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Chengdu — Kangding — Laoyulin Village

Elevation: 3,150m (Laoyulin)

Transport: ~4.5 hours drive

Day 2: Laoyulin — Gexi Grassland — Liangcha River — Lower Riwuqie — Upper Riwuqie Camp

Elevation: 4,350m (Base Camp)

Trekking: 18km | ~8 hours

Day 3: Upper Riwuqie — Mt. Redomain Glacial Lake — Gexi Grassland — Kangding — Chengdu

Elevation: 4,550m (Glacial Lake)

Trekking: 24km | ~10 hours

🌟 Expedition Highlights
Glacial Proximity: One of the most accessible “hidden gem” routes near Chengdu for close-range glacier viewing.

Efficient Progression: Short approach (42km total) allows for rapid glacial access with minimal altitude sickness risk.

Technical Preparation: Gradual incline makes it the ideal high-altitude training ground for advanced trekking.

🎒 Essential Gear
Apparel: Hardshell jacket/pants, fleece, down jacket, waterproof trekking boots, thermal hat/gloves.

Camping: -10°C sleeping bag, headlamp, insulated thermos (Charging available at base camp).

Personal: Sunscreen, polarized sunglasses, dual trekking poles, lightweight crampons, emergency cash (No signal in-mountain).