Chengdu 2H, a summer hiking paradise 10°C cooler than the city

Looking for a cool place to escape the summer heat? Xiling Snow Mountain Dafishui Scenic Area, a natural sanctuary just a 2-hour drive from downtown Chengdu, is an ideal choice for summer hiking and water play with its clear streams, rich vegetation, and numerous waterfalls. Here is a super detailed travel guide for the Dafishui Scenic Area. 📍 Location: Dafishui Scenic Area, Dayi County, Chengdu, Sichuan Province 🚗 Transportation: Self-drive: Depart from the south gate of Chengdu, reachable in 2 hours, with good road conditions. Public transportation: Take the direct bus to the scenic area from Chadianzi Bus Station. 🎫 Ticket Information: Price: 30 yuan/person, enjoy a discount by booking online one day in advance. 🅿️ Parking Information: Parking lot at the entrance of the scenic area: Note that the entrance road is narrow, be careful when passing other vehicles. 🍲 Dining Suggestions: Bring your own food: There are no shops inside the scenic area, it is recommended to dine outside the scenic area before entering. ⏳ Play Time: Suggested duration: About 3 hours, walking and playing along the way. 🥾 Hiking Route: Round trip: One route, along the stone path, the deeper you go, the more beautiful it gets. 🌟 Recommended Attractions: 🌊 Shuiyunjian Waterfall: A spectacular waterfall, suitable for playing and taking photos. 🐸 Frog Pool: A picturesque small waterfall pool, a great place to cool off. 💗 Tips: 🦟 Mosquito repellent: Bring mosquito repellent, be aware of insects. ⚠️ Safety tips: Be cautious of slippery surfaces, avoid stepping on grass piles to prevent snake encounters. 🐵 Wild monkeys: Do not make eye contact or tease them, keep personal belongings safe. 👕 Children's clothing: Bring extra sets of clothes for children to change after playing in the water. 📷 Photo suggestions: Light-colored clothing: New Chinese style, long dresses, Hanfu, etc., are easy to photograph. 🌈 Nearby attractions recommended: Shitai Grand Canyon Rafting: Exciting rafting experience. Jiuhua Mountain: Cultural park, Jiuhua Street, Tiantai, etc.