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No. 17 of Family-friendly Attractions in Sichuan

Bifeng Gorge Scenic Area

6.9

4.4/5

5.8k reviews

Bifeng Gorge Scenic Area is located in Xiali Township, Yucheng District, Ya'an City. It takes about 4 hours to walk through the entire canyon, and you can take the scenic shuttle bus directly to the Panda Garden. When strolling through areas such as Bifengxia Scenic Area - White Bear Flat, Panda Kindergarten, and Leopard Hill in the garden, you can see semi-free-range giant pandas. Looking at the cute giant pandas will instantly lift your mood. The wildlife park there is also well worth a visit. To fully explore the Bifeng Gorge Scenic Area, it may take up to 6 hours or even a full day. If you prefer a more relaxed experience, you might consider staying overnight near the scenic area. There are dozens of farm stays offering accommodation and meals at the farm stay center just outside the scenic area gate. Additionally, there are numerous food stalls inside the scenic area where you can take a break to eat and drink when you get tired. A popular choice among visitors is the homemade cured pork ribs, which are spicy and flavorful—definitely worth a try if you're interested.

Ya'an · 10km from downtown

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No. 6 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Sichuan

Mengding Mountain

6.4

4.7/5

4.6k reviews

Mengding Mountain, also known as Mengshan, is located on the northwest side of Mingshan Town. The tea culture of Mengding Mountain has a long history, as it is the birthplace of the world's tea culture. The main activity in Mengding Mountain is hiking. It takes about forty minutes to hike to Tiangai Temple. During the Tang and Song Dynasties, Mengshan tea was listed as a tribute to the Emperor and it was used as a special sacrifice for the ancestors of the heavens and earth. This tradition continued until the Qing Dynasty. The historic Mengding tea is called “Immortals' Tea” and Mengding Mountain is known as the hometown of Immortals' Tea.

Ya'an · 11.9km from downtown

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No. 12 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Sichuan

Erlang Mountain National Forest Park

6.3

4.4/5

3.1k reviews

Erlang Mountain Diaohe Scenic Area is located at the southeast foot of Jiajin Mountain, at the southern edge of the rolling Longmen Mountain and Qionglai Mountains. It is a high mountain and deep valley area transitioning from the Sichuan Basin to the Western Sichuan Plateau. The tourism resources of the entire scenic spot can be divided into eight major scenic spots, including Angzhou River, Xuanxuangou, Fengzi River and the Grand Gorge. The scenic area has a good ecological environment, rich species of animals and plants, and many rare and protected species. It is a national forest park nature reserve. There are about 46 species of mammals, about 160 species of birds, about 7 species of fish, and about 14 species of reptiles known in the reserve, including giant pandas, takin, golden monkeys, red pandas, sambar deer, leopards, Sichuan-Shaanxi Salmon and other key protected wild animals. An Ice and Snow Festival is held here every year. Popular activities with themes such as "Christmas Market", "Ice and Snow Light Show", and "Romantic Warm Winter" have been popular among tourists. In late winter, the scenic area is covered with white snow, showing vitality and snowy interest in the severe cold winter. Looking at the rime-covered branches and the wonders and beautiful scenery, the scenery is like a snow country, which is intoxicating. At that time, you can take the cable car on the Jiaoshan Cableway and have a panoramic view of this beautiful scenery. Mountaineering route Recommendation 1: Erlang Mountain Diaohe River Scenic Area Walnut Ping - Shuangshixi - Lianxiang Slope - Jade Corridor - Luchi Distance: 3 kilometers. Road surface: Gravel road, going up slowly and not too steep. Special points of interest: The hiking trail goes up the stream, with green trees on both sides, birds singing and flowers fragrant. The river is gurgling and crystal clear, so you can play and walk at the same time. If you are tired from walking and don't want to walk back, you can also take a ride on the alpine waterslide in the scenic area to “drift down”. Recommendation 2: Wucai Valley - Ski Resort - Arrow Bamboo Forest - Niujingou - Primitive Forest Distance: 7-8 kilometers. Road surface: 3 kilometers of wooden plank roads and 4 kilometers of mountainous roads. Special points of interest: Climbing the original forest wooden plank road is easier and cooler. The altitude is higher and you can overlook the scenic spot. Wild animals can often be seen in the mountain forest. Red leaf viewing period: the end of October to the end of November (the best time to enjoy red leaves is only ten days, so it is recommended to consult the scenic spot before traveling. In addition, the weather is also very important, try to choose sunny days when traveling).

Tianquan · 32.1km from downtown

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No. 4 of Best Things to Do in Ya'an

Niubei Mountain

6.3

4.9/5

4.1k reviews

Niubei Mountain is located at the border of Yingjing County and Luding County in Ya'an City, Sichuan Province. It belongs to the Erlang Mountain range and serves as the watershed between the Qingyi River and the Dadu River. With an elevation of 3,666 meters at its summit, it offers a 360-degree viewing platform. Legend has it that Laozi, the ancient Chinese philosopher, thinker, writer, and historian who founded Taoism, rode his green ox westward through Hangu Pass and traveled here. Upon seeing the surrounding mountains, snow-capped peaks, and the central prominence, he deemed it an ideal place for enlightenment and spiritual cultivation, thus settling here permanently. One day, the green ox emitted a mysterious glow as Laozi ascended to immortality. His mount then chose this blessed land to lie down and transform into Niubei Mountain. Empowered by the continuous divine energy of the surrounding sacred mountains, the sky manifested an auspicious purple aura from the east. Soon after, the mountaintop revealed the breathtaking "Six Wonders" celestial phenomena, bringing hope and happiness to this land and its inhabitants—hence the name Niubei Mountain. Transportation route: From the Luding direction, visitors can drive directly to the Niubei Mountain Changhaizi parking lot and transfer to the attraction's shuttle vehicles to enter. From the Yingjing direction, visitors must gather at the Niubei Mountain East Visitor Center (Shuanglin, Niubei Mountain Town) for dispersal. To ensure visitor safety, only professional travel agency teams are currently accepted from the Yingjing direction. Best time for photography: Each season offers unique scenery. From spring to summer, flowers like azaleas, primroses, and Himalayan blue poppies bloom across the landscape. Summer brings cool temperatures and ever-changing sea of clouds, while autumn showcases vibrant red foliage. Winter transforms the area into a snowy wonderland with frost-covered trees. The recommended period for visiting Niubei Mountain is from October to May, when the mountaintop enjoys dry air and frequent clear skies – making it the ideal time to witness the majestic Gongga Snow Mountain and breathtaking cloud formations. Location and area: Niubei Mountain covers a planned area of 394 square kilometers, with a core zone spanning 90 square kilometers. It consists of the existing 360-degree viewing platform, Sirentong, Shuanglin (Niubei Mountain East Visitor Center), and Changhaizi (Niubei Mountain West Visitor Center). The core zone is located in Niubei Mountain Town, Yingjing County, Ya'an City, Sichuan Province.

Yingjing · 41.8km from downtown

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The Bifengxia Base of China Giant Panda Protection and Research Center in Ya'an

5.7

4.5/5

453 reviews

This is a separate park in Bifengxia. The ticket is included in the scenic area, but separate tickets are required for entry and exit. This park also has its own sightseeing bus.

Ya'an · 10.1km from downtown

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No. 5 of Best Things to Do in Ya'an

Mount Dawagengzha

5.7

4.1/5

505 reviews

Mount Dawagengzha is the Yaomei Peak (literally peak of the youngest sister, the fourth peak) of the famous Mount Siguniang. It is located in Gari Village, Qiaoqi Tibetan Township, Baoxing County, Ya'an City. From the mountain, tourists can see Mount Siguniang in the north, Mount Pagela in the south, and the Gongga Peaks in the west. The mountain scenery is beautiful, with forests, grasslands, canyons and lakes. If lucky enough, you can also enjoy the sea of clouds and the sun shining upon the golden mountain. With no accommodation at of the mountain, tourists can stay in the village at the foot of the mountain.

Baoxing · 49.5km from downtown

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No. 6 of Best Things to Do in Ya'an

Wanggangping Scenic Area

5.7

4.1/5

254 reviews

1 Wanggangping is not only for viewing Gongga. Wanggangping Attraction is located in the north of Wanggangping Township, Shimian County, Ya'an City, east of Dadu River, and the southern foot of Gongga Mountain. The straight-line distance between the Attraction and the main peak of Gongga Mountain is only 30km. Standing on Wanggangping, Shushan is in the center, performing the king's feast of "Sunlight on the Golden Mountain" and "Moonlight on the Silver Mountain". Wanggangping Attraction is a full-dimensional natural viewing platform close to Gongga Mountain. It is the first snow mountain viewing platform along the 318 line. It can be viewed from more than 200 snow mountain peaks above 5,000 meters above sea level. The mysterious ruins of "Yak County", the first provincial capital in Ya'an's history, are located here. One mountain to view the four seasons, all four seasons are wonderful. Spring is a good season to enjoy the azalea, summer is a summer retreat, autumn is a colorful forest, and winter is a skiing season. Spring is a good season to watch Gongga Snow Mountain. The unique spring colorful forest is even more beautiful than autumn. In summer, the cool forest at 18℃, walk out of the humid basin, say goodbye to the hot and humid summer, and it can be very dry to escape the summer heat. In autumn, the colorful forests are all over the mountains, the forests are dyed red, and the starry sky is bright, creating a hidden health resort. In winter, the silver-clad Gongga is enchanting, immersed in the white fairy tale world, and intoxicated by the stunning golden mountain and sea of clouds. The Shushan Eden Attraction has an altitude ranging from 1,100 meters to 3,660 meters. All the viewing spots are unique. The sun shining on the golden mountain, the cloud waterfall and sea of clouds, the vast starry sky, the ice sculpture rime, the snow mountain pasture, the azalea sea, the Buddha's light, the moon shining on the silver mountain, the ancient yak city, the Gongga flag cloud, the jungle strange tree, the golden mountain sunset and other stunning landscapes constitute the twelve sacred scenes of Wanggangping. Wanggangping Township, where the Yi and Tibetan Township Attraction in Sichuan Province is located, is located at the intersection of the Han, Tibetan, Qiang and Yi multicultural intersection and the traditional ethnic corridor. It is a transitional zone combining Han culture and ethnic culture. There are many local Yi and Tibetan people, and they have rich Tibetan and Yi culture. Introduction to Muya Tibetan Culture Gongga Snow Mountain is also called "Muya Gongga" and "Minya Gongga" by Muya Tibetan compatriots. Muya Tibetans are roughly distributed around Gongga Mountain, so Gongga Mountain has always been a sacred mountain for Muya people. The characteristics of Muya Tibetans are reflected in language. People here speak a Muya language called "Rongge", which has only language but no writing, and is only used inside the village. Muya Tibetans in Shimian welcome their grand festival on the 15th day of the winter month every year - the Buddha Sunning Festival, which is also the Muya people's "Returning the Mountain Chicken Festival" (using white chickens for sacrifice). On that day, they will carry out a grand sacrificial activity around the huge thangka handed down from the Tang Dynasty. Wanggangping of Ersu Tibetans is located in the Tibetan-Yi Corridor. Tibetans, Yi, Han and other ethnic groups have been integrated and developed here for thousands of years, and cultural tourism resources are rich and unique. Our visitor center also uses many cultural symbols and elements of Ersu and Muya Tibetans. Ersu Tibetans worship sacred mountains and sacred trees, and believe that all things have spirits. Saba is the original propagator of the local folk of the Ersu Tibetans, and is the name of the priests and great masters of the tribe. In the eighth month of the lunar calendar every year, the Ersu Tibetans will usher in the grand festival of the "Guzazi Festival". The Guzazi Festival, also known as the Huanshan Chicken Festival, is a provincial intangible cultural heritage and a unique traditional festival with ethnic characteristics of the Ersu Tibetans. Around the fifteenth day of the eighth month of the lunar calendar every year, the Ersu Tibetans worship their ancestors, pray for blessings, celebrate the New Year, and celebrate the harvest. It is also called the August New Year Festival. 2 Special Recommendations for the Rich Tourism Resources around Gongga Snow Mountain Gongga Holy Scenery, primitive forests, flower sea pastures, astronomical wonders, precious animals and plants, ethnic culture, yak ancient city and other precious resources have constructed a rich tourism resource cluster in southwest China. It is a leisure resort suitable for all ages. Compared with other Gongga viewing platforms, it has a low altitude (average altitude 2,600 meters), a high forest coverage rate (85%), rich negative oxygen ions, and complete entertainment and leisure facilities. It can fully meet all the travel needs of all ages from old to young, including food, accommodation, and transportation. Situational natural hiking exploration destination Various situational experience environments: wonderland, fairyland, fantasy, secret land, state of mind... Various exploration types: snow-capped mountains, forests, animals, mysterious ruins, meteorology and astronomy... 3 Travel time All year round. The average annual temperature is 15℃, the average annual frost-free period is 310 days, the average annual rainfall is 800mm, and the average annual sunshine hours are more than 1,300 hours. The hottest month is August, and the temperature is below 25℃. The coldest month is January, but the temperature can reach 27℃ when it is sunny. The average annual snow accumulation period is more than 100 days. The weather is mainly sunny and cloudy, and the time to view Mount Gongga throughout the year is more than 200 days. 4 Sightseeing Guide In the summer snow mountain forest summer resort season, you need to take the cable car to Daping from the tourist center to the mountain, and then take a sightseeing bus to and from. The Daping halfway up the mountain and the three pings on the top of the mountain in the Attraction are all full-dimensional sightseeing views. Erping provides forest hiking adventures with different difficulty indexes and good scenery. 5 Other Tips The Attraction belongs to the mountain climate based on the mid-latitude subtropical monsoon climate. Affected by the terrain, the climate has a distinct vertical distribution. The four seasons are distinct, and the temperature difference between day and night is large. You need to pay attention to the cold and warm matching of your clothes, and try to bring more clothes. The scenic spots are mainly visited by sightseeing buses, and the strange forest is mainly experienced by hiking. It is recommended to bring shoes that are easy to walk. There is sufficient sunshine in the Attraction, and you need to be prepared for ultraviolet protection. 6 Introduction to the scenic spot Cloud Cableway The starting point of the Attraction cableway is located in Yejiagou (visitor center), with an altitude of 1,100 meters. The cableway is 3,500 meters long, with a drop of 1,200 meters between the upper and lower stations. The whole journey takes about 10 minutes. This is a snow mountain viewing cableway. When the cableway climbs to the second step, the Gongga peaks in the distance begin to slowly appear. At the same time, this is also the most thrilling cableway in China. Yak Ancient City During the Western Han Dynasty, provincial-level administrative regions appeared in Yazhou. The capital of Yazhou is located in Yak County, the former home of the Zao people, and the ruins of the county seat are located in Wanggangping at the junction of Hanyuan and Shimian counties. The prosperity of history has been lost. The ancient county town of Yak County, Yak City, built here has gone through more than 2,000 years of wind and rain, leaving behind colorful cultural resources, waiting for us to explore and experience. Wanggangping, a cloud-top pasture, has a flat terrain, covered with meadows, shrubs, and grass. In spring and summer, there is abundant rainfall, gurgling springs flow in the mountains, and the dry swamps also wake up, which is very suitable for grazing. On the top of the mountain, under the snow-capped mountains, in the forest, the leisurely cows and agile horses, compared with the Saibei scenery of "the sky is vast, the wilderness is vast, and the cows and sheep are seen when the grass blows low", is it a different scenery? The high mountain lake in the Gongga Lake Wanggangping Attraction has a wide field of vision, and the Gongga peaks can be reflected in the water, forming a Gongga reflection landscape with the Souvenir pastures and flowers. A tree with vigorous vitality grows in Wanggangping, a strange forest. The trees have various postures and strong branches, like heroic soldiers; the branches are majestic and savage, like ferocious monsters; the roots are intertwined and the branches are horizontal, like dragons going out to sea; they are entangled and hold each other, like lingering lovers... Some tree trunks have fallen for decades without decaying, and some new buds have sprouted one after another, bursting out the second spring of life, together with the criss-crossing branches and trunks with ferns, lichens, mosses, azaleas, usnea and other plants, forming a miniature three-dimensional landscape. The Millennium Azalea Forest has thousands of azaleas growing in the jungle of Wanggangping. Below 2,800 meters above sea level, the main species is small-leaf azalea, and the flower color is mainly light blue or purple-blue. Above 2,800 meters above sea level, the main species is large-leaf azalea, with 7 colors such as red, yellow, white and purple. Every year from May to June, azaleas bloom gradually on the mountain, red, yellow, white, purple, pink, all over the mountain, the fragrance of flowers is pervasive, refreshing, and intoxicating. Facing the Gongga Mountains, it is a good place to enjoy the Gongga Snow Mountain. According to legend, praying for one minute when you can see Gongga Mountain is equivalent to praying at home for ten years; being able to see the beautiful scenery of Gongga in the sun can also bring good luck for a year. The towering Gongga peaks, lined up in a row, surround the King of Shu Mountains, presenting a fairyland-like visual feast. The sky is the curtain, the earth is the stage, and nature has laid out a beautiful snow mountain feast here. Wanggangping Gongga Ski Resort, the world's most beautiful ski resort, is located in the Daping area of the Attraction, 2,400 meters above sea level, so there is no need to worry about altitude sickness. It is praised as the "global landscape ski resort" by Canadian and French ski resort design experts. You can ski in short sleeves facing the sacred Gongga Mountain and basking in the warm winter sun. During the opening period in 2021, CCTV News Network, Morning News and other authoritative CCTV programs focused on it 7 times. Wear short sleeves to ski and experience ~ Colorful cloud slides bring family and friends to play a free drift of cloud rainbow. The rainbow that appears in the cloud in the entertainment project "Rainbow Slide" makes people eager to try, go and play and experience the time story in the fairy tale. Mengte Mengji Crazy Park 7 Transportation relies on Provincial Highway 211 to connect National Highway 318 and Beijing-Kunming Expressway, connect to the Yakang three-dimensional transportation system, and connect to the Chengdu-Chongqing Panxi area. Driving distance from Souvenir cities: about 1.5 hours from Ya'an City, Kangding, and Leshan; about 2 hours from Xichang; about 3.5 hours from Chengdu; 36km from Shimian County, 0.5 hours by car. Chengdu-Wanggangping Scenic Attraction Direct Bus: No. 61, Section 1, North Second Ring Road, Jinniu District (Inside the gate of Chengdu Transport General Fifth Branch at Exit A of Southwest Jiaotong University Station, Metro Line 6/7) Chengdu departure time: 7:30 am every day. Public transportation: First go to Chengdu, you can take a bus from Shiyangchang Station to Shimian County New Station. After arriving at Shimian New Station, you need to transfer to Shimian Old Station to take a bus to Wanggangping Township. 8 Accommodation recommendations Wanggangping Junlan Resort Hotel: A star-rated wild luxury resort hotel hidden in the mountains and forests, the best experience of lying on the bed to watch Gongga. Muyunzhuang Forest Cabin: The primitive forest watcher, the watcher of nature, the shelled turtle ecological camp hotel: The star-watching star for wilderness travelers is a perfect combination of wild nature and high technology, with a comfortable holiday experience. Lai Ye Ecological Tent Camp: The castle in the fairy tale, the ecological wild luxury tent experience, makes people fall in love with quality camping. Gongga Starry Sky Tent Camp: It is a perfect experience to be close to nature and love life. The Attraction has specially launched a tent camp experience for tourists. Talking with the stars at night and watching the sunrise in the morning has become an Internet celebrity experience in the Attraction. The moment tourists open the tent, they can see the sky full of stars and have close contact with the glory of Gongga. They all shouted: "It's so beautiful!" "It's worth it!" 9 Junlan Food Tibetan Fragrant Pork Tuotuo Meat. Use 4 to 5 month old Tibetan fragrant pork, and use the traditional Tuotuo meat making method of Yi mothers. It is spicy and fragrant, with a strong childhood fragrant pig flavor. In the Yak Ancient City, the "Feast of the King" launched continues the traditional way of dining on grand festivals of the Tibetan and Yi people, and is made with local high-quality meat, fruits and flowers. It uses plateau yak meat, Tibetan fragrant pigs of about five months old, free-range grass chickens in Shimian Caoke Township, local seasonal fruits, and colorful Gesang flowers that represent happiness and auspiciousness as decorations, accompanied by hand-made butter tea, to create a rich, nutritious, and beautiful gluttonous feast. Specialties of Wanggangping Township: Huangguogan, beef and mutton, alpine bacon, as well as Gastrodia elata, Fritillaria thunbergii, etc. 10 Recommended itinerary Starting from Chengdu, Wanggangping Attraction is the first stop of the 318 Tibet Entry and a check-in point for the Ya'an-Xichang Sky Road. Recommended route: Classic three-day tour D1: Chengdu-Shimian-Wanggangping Starting from Chengdu, take the Chengya Expressway (or Chengming Expressway) to Ya'an, then take the Ya'an-Xichang Expressway and exit the expressway from Shimian. The Ya'an-Xichang Expressway is known as the "Asian Sky Road", driving in the clouds, with beautiful scenery all the way. You can rest and have a meal in Shimian. After lunch, you can visit the Souvenir attractions Anshunchang and Xieluobaozi, then take Provincial Highway 211 along the Dadu River Canyon to Wanggangping Township, and then continue to drive in the direction of Yejiagou. There are signs in Wanggangping Township to lead to the Attraction. D2: Wanggangping one-day tour to watch the sunrise of Gongga, enjoy flowers, hike in the strange forest, take pictures, relax, camp in the starry sky... According to your temperament, choose your favorite way to relax and relax. D3: Wanggangping - Luding - Chengdu Attraction Continue along Provincial Highway 211 to Luding. You will pass Hailuogou, Luding Bridge and other scenic spots on the way. You can choose whether to stop according to actual needs. Enjoy the scenery of Dadu River along the way and feel the customs and customs of the eastern slope of Gongga Mountain. Rest and have a meal in Luding, then take the Yakang Expressway to Ya'an, and then take the Chengya Expressway (or Chengming Expressway) back to Chengdu. This three-day tour route can also be reversed. Souvenir attractions: Xieluobaozi (Ersu Tibetan Village), Anshunchang (Red Tourism), Luding Bridge (Red Tourism), Hanyuan Jiuxiang flower viewing, tasting, picking various fruits. Shimian cuisine: Shimian special barbecue.

Shimian · 28.4km from downtown

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No. 3 of Family-friendly Attractions in Ya'an

Bifengxia Wildlife Park

5.6

4.4/5

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Located within the Bifengxia Scenic Area, the Bifengxia Wildlife Park offers clean air and beautiful scenery. You can see all kinds of wild animals at the park, which is a great place to learn about animals and get close to nature. It's a great place to bring kids for a wildlife adventure. Most of the animals here roam free, and guests can ride the feeding trucks and feed lions, tigers, and bears. It's very exciting to watch these large, ferocious animals carry off their prey.

Ya'an · 10.8km from downtown

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No. 4 of Family-friendly Attractions in Ya'an

Longcanggou National Forest Park

5.4

4.9/5

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Longcanggou National Forest Park is located in Yingjing County in the central part of Ya'an City, on the western edge of the Sichuan Basin. It is 175 kilometers away from Chengdu and takes 2.5 hours by car. It is a national forest park close to Chengdu and is also known as China's healing forest. The park has a total area of 7,573 hectares, with a height difference of 1,489 meters. The average temperature in summer is 23 degrees; the snow accumulation period is from December to March of the following year. The park is rich in animal and plant resources, and the forest coverage rate exceeds 97%. The park is full of streams and waterfalls, the air is fresh, and the scenery is pleasant. You can enjoy flowers in spring, escape the heat in summer, color forests in autumn, and play in the snow in winter.Longcanggou Forest Park covers Longcanggou Diecui Creek Scenic Area, Tianshengqiao Scenic Area, Longcanggou Mountain Sports Park, Longcanggou International Off-Road Valley, and Kuanshan Yinlu Hot Spring Resort Hotel.

Yingjing · 26.7km from downtown

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Shenmulei

5.3

4.1/5

644 reviews

Shenmulei is a place for immortals to play in Tibetan style, with a varied landscape including forests, snowy mountains, streams, alpine meadows and calcified pools in high mountains. The main tourist attractions include the redwood level ground, Shenmulei, the root carving garden and cuckoo forest. Shenmulei is an exciting place due to its primitive scenery. It has towering old trees and a grassy marshland plateau, with a well-preserved primeval forest and refreshing air. Tourists can drive along new mountain roads and across wooden bridges.

Baoxing · 36.8km from downtown

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Chengdu Must-Visit Lifetime Trip: Leshan Giant Buddha & Huanglongxi Ancient Town Day Tour with Optional Group Types

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Chengdu Leshan Giant Buddha & Huanglongxi Town Private Day Tour with Leshan Cruise Ticket Included

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Xiling Snow Mountain and Ski Resort Day Trip by HSR from Chengdu for Foreign Tourists

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Chengdu Wawu Mountain Group Day Tour: Marvel at the Spectacular Table-Shaped Landform [Includes Admission + Dual Cable Cars + Direct Shuttle]

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Xiling Snow Mountain One-Day Tour: Tickets + Private Car Transfer (Depart from Chengdu)

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Departing from Chengdu: Xiling Snow Mountain|Winter Scenery|Skiing|Sunset watching|Hot Springs 1-Day Tour

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8-person group | Mount Emei Golden Summit + Leshan Giant Buddha [complimentary refreshment break · includes admission tickets + in-park commentary for both attractions]

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Private tour for 2–8 people | Mount Emei Golden Summit 1-day tour | Private car pickup · Optional Chinese and English-speaking guide

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Chengdu 1-day private charter tour to Xiling Snow Mountain with driver (admission ticket not included)

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[Departing from Chengdu] Mount Emei and Leshan Giant Buddha one-day tour: Puxian Bodhisattva's sacred site and Lingyun Giant Buddha

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Anonymous user1 October 2026

4.0

The scenery is beautiful and the air is fresh. After parking, take the park bus to the visitor center, then take the shuttle bus. It's best to go in the morning, as the pandas are usually full and sleeping after 11 am.

Bifeng Gorge Scenic Area

300***0731 October 2026

5.0

It's located in Ya'an city, so transportation is very convenient. It only takes a short drive to get there. You can choose to take the cable car up the mountain or hike up slowly on your own. If you're going to return to Chengdu from western Sichuan and don't want to stay in Chengdu, you can stay overnight in Ya'an, hike up the mountain the next day, and then head back home.

Mengding Mountain

Anonymous user29 October 2026

4.0

The scenic area is well-managed and has beautiful scenery. You can observe wild animals, especially a lot of pigs. Don't mess with them; walk around them and don't feed them. We went when the leaves weren't fully red yet, which was a little disappointing, but the beautiful scenery made up for it, so it was still a worthwhile trip.

Erlang Mountain National Forest Park

M41***103 November 2026

5.0

The self-driving route is a winding mountain road with breathtaking scenery, absolutely fantastic (guided by a tour leader). Reaching the summit, the view is stunning: a sea of clouds, snow-capped mountains… simply breathtaking!

Niubei Mountain

Jayne L29 September 2026

5.0

It’s a beautiful place to see pandas, surrounded by lush greenery and big trees.

The Bifengxia Base of China Giant Panda Protection and Research Center in Ya'an

老周61050030 September 2026

5.0

Dawa Gengza, with its 360-degree viewing platform at an altitude of 3866 meters, is truly worth a visit. The sunrise and sea of clouds are breathtaking. If you can't get up early, you'll miss a lot. You take the park's shuttle bus up the mountain, and then transfer to a sightseeing bus after getting off. You don't have to walk much to ascend from an altitude of 2500 meters to 3800 meters. Definitely worth a second visit.

Mount Dawagengzha

无惧8628 October 2026

5.0

I wanted to see Mount Gongga, and since I was on a business trip in Ya'an, I drove here. The journey took about two hours. The entrance to the scenic area was right after I got off the highway. I took the cable car up the mountain, and then there was a shuttle bus. It was quite convenient. The hotels inside the scenic area were decent, not luxurious, but relatively clean. On a clear day, it was truly breathtaking. Hiking in the forest was also a good option.

Wanggangping Scenic Area

M63***5729 October 2026

5.0

The experience was great. I came here after reading the reviews, and it really is! The owner is very friendly, the rooms are clean and bright, and there's even a play area for kids. The food is also delicious. I ate somewhere else on my first day, but after having a convenient meal here, I decided to stick to the locals. The food is really good, especially the kimchi, which is much better than what you get on the street. I shamelessly asked the owner for some, and he packed some for me to take home.

Bifengxia Wildlife Park

Anonymous user6 August 2026

4.0

The scenery is beautiful, with lush greenery and flowing blue water. The valley is characterized by its many rocks, and the water is crystal clear with frequent small waterfalls. Although the one-way A route is 6 kilometers, there are sightseeing buses at intervals, satisfying both hiking and sightseeing needs; you can choose according to your preference. At the summit is a hidden gem of dove trees, which must be incredibly beautiful when the dove trees are in bloom; I highly recommend visiting then. On the final stretch of the descent, there are bamboo rafts to the exit, allowing for frequent water activities along the entire route, and the bamboo rafting adds a lot of fun. Highly recommended! I just wonder if there's accommodation at the summit; that would be fantastic.

Longcanggou National Forest Park

岚行天涯1 October 2025

5.0

Shenmu Lei Scenic Area's main attractions include Redwood Terrace, Shenmu Lei, the Root Sculpture Garden, Pagla Sacred Mountain, Kazi Peak, Jianjian Mountain, the Five-Colored Pond, the Pine and Fern Garden, and the Bijiaopo Rhododendron Forest. The scenic area is primarily characterized by forests, snow-capped mountains, streams, alpine meadows, and alpine calcified flow pools. Verdant meadows are scattered among the forests, and surrounding them are undulating mountains, some steep and towering, others winding and winding.

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Trip Moments in Ya'an

Seriously! This is the real "Little Switzerland" alternative near Chengdu: snow-capped mountains + forests + adorable deer

“Stop getting fooled by all those artificial "Little Switzerland of Western Sichuan" posts online!”

@TastyTemptations · 24 days ago

What should I do when I arrive at Pu'er Station? Bus? Taxi? Walk?

“With the opening of the China-Laos Railway (Zhonglao Railway), the access to Pu'er Station from Kunming and Xishuangbanna has become significantly more convenient.”

@Wandering sisters Moe · 普洱駅 · 18 days ago

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What are the must-do things in Ya'an?

Don't miss these attractions in Ya'an: Bifeng Gorge Scenic Area, Mengding Mountain, and Erlang Mountain National Forest Park. If you like Day tours, try Mengding Mountain Tea Picking 1-Day Tour [Tea Picking + Tea Making Experience, Round-Trip from Chengdu, Pure Fun]. If you enjoy Culture & history, try 1-day tour to Ya'an Longcanggou National Forest Park with bilingual service.

What are the recommended tours and excursions in Ya'an?

When choosing a tour, start with how much time you have and the kind of experience you're looking for. Trending options right now include Mengding Mountain Tea Picking 1-Day Tour [Tea Picking + Tea Making Experience, Round-Trip from Chengdu, Pure Fun], Chengdu private tour ● Bifengxia + panda base private charter 1-day tour ● pick-up service within the 3rd ring road, and [Chengdu's "Tiger Leaping Gorge"] Gulu Village Day Tour: Visit the Yi Ethnic Village on the Ladder to the Sky!. Check the real-time availability and itinerary before you book.

What's the typical cost of day tours and activities in Ya'an?

As of 7 November 2026, the reference price for day tours and activities in Ya'an is around AUD 51.02 – AUD 604.27. Rates vary by duration, group size, transport, tickets, meals, and any special admission requirements. Before you book, please confirm the billing currency and whether the price is quoted per person or per group.

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Bifeng Gorge Scenic Area

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Seriously! This is the real "Little Switzerland" alternative near Chengdu: snow-capped mountains + forests + adorable deer

What should I do when I arrive at Pu'er Station? Bus? Taxi? Walk?

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