1. Trip Overview
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Departure Date: January 23, 2016
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Duration: 6 days
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Average Cost per Person: 2000 yuan
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Travel Companions: Friends (two girls)
2. Pre-trip Preparations
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Flight tickets and itinerary were booked in advance.
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Due to a severe cold snap forecasted during their Jiuzhaigou visit, they packed warm clothing and accessories.
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They prepared portable neck pillows for the long bus ride to Jiuzhaigou.
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They used a travel service (not specified by name) to book a 3-day, 2-night tour to Jiuzhaigou and a one-day tour to Xiling Snow Mountain.
3. Daily Itinerary
Day 1: Chengdu to Jiuzhaigou
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Picked up by the brother of one traveler and dropped off at the designated meeting point.
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Experienced a traffic jam due to snow, arriving at the hotel around 8 pm.
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Found many eateries closed, dined at a nearby restaurant.
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Stayed at a surprisingly nice hotel.
Day 2: Jiuzhaigou
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Had breakfast at the hotel and took a taxi to Jiuzhaigou.
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Enjoyed breathtaking scenery, including frozen waterfalls and icy landscapes.
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Visited various scenic spots, with the route being Y-shaped.
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Had lunch at the Noriruang Falls Restaurant.
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Brought their own instant noodles back to the hotel due to limited dining options.
Day 3: Jiuzhaigou to Chengdu
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Delayed departure due to frozen fuel in the bus.
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Returned to Chengdu smoothly and enjoyed a meal at Shu Jiuxiang Hot Pot.
Day 4: Jinli Ancient Street and Chunxi Road
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Visited Jinli Ancient Street, which one traveler enjoyed more than the other.
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Visited Chunxi Road, tried local snacks, and visited Huaxing Fried Egg Noodles.
Day 5: Xiling Snow Mountain
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Booked a tour through the same travel service.
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Arrived at the destination at 10 am, paid 240 yuan for tickets and cable car.
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Main activity was skiing, with each person paying 500 yuan for rental and other ski-related expenses.
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Experienced a large influx of tourists, making skiing crowded and somewhat dangerous for beginners.
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Due to worsening weather, they skied for only three hours and missed the return bus, eventually taking a private car back to Chengdu.
Day 6: Travel Summary
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The traveler emphasized the convenience of using the travel service for a stress-free trip to Sichuan.
Note: Specific details such as the name of the travel service and direct links have been omitted for brevity.
