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Northwestern Sichuan | The Eastern Alps·Bi Peng Gou
Bi Peng Gou is a major attraction in northwestern Sichuan, with scenery that changes with the seasons. Snow begins to fall at the end of autumn❄️, and by January and February, the entire mountaintop is covered with thick snow, which then gradually melts. Around April and May, a stretch of green grass will grow, and by June and July, the mountains are lush and incredibly beautiful❤️
Bi Peng Gou does have a bit of a Swiss feel to it, but unfortunately, the weather was not good, and the sky was covered with a layer of gray haze from start to finish. One can imagine how much more beautiful it would be in good weather. We ended up eating instant noodles on the mountain, and it is said that the boiling water is indeed melted snow, which feels like a win👍
Taking the scenic area bus for a slow ride around the mountain area takes about four to five hours, and the facilities are quite good. Walking from station to station is not too tiring. April and May are not crowded and are very suitable for a walk, with very fresh air, and it's absolutely refreshing❤️
Who says Bipenggou is a little Switzerland in western Sichuan? I disagree!
The world is so beautiful, only if you have seen it with your own eyes
Who says Bipenggou is a little Switzerland in western Sichuan?
It's much more beautiful than Switzerland!
The sky of the plateau is like a child's face, today it gave us a big smile all the way. It was still winter when we went up the mountain, the higher we went, the less clear we could see, the ice and snow on both sides of the road had not melted, making people mistakenly enter the foggy forest of the ice and snow wonderland.
But as soon as we arrived at Shanghai Zi, the sun began to show its face, gradually the veil of the snow mountain faded away, when we got to Panyang Lake, the sun was no longer shy, shining generously on the lake.
The ice is clear and transparent, the snow is heavy on the pine, the jade lake is reflected... It's so beautiful that it's breathtaking, even my parents who don't like to travel feel it's worth the trip, this world is worth it, the fairyland is nothing more than this.
When we descended from Swallow Rock and returned to Panyang Lake, the scene was no longer there, and it had returned to the foggy state. So the good scenery in this world never waits for anyone, it requires a bit of good luck, and also a bit of courage to go out.
When we returned to Shanghai Zi and took the sightseeing car down the mountain, the snow on the side of the road had melted, winter had turned into autumn, colorful and dazzling. Don't say that the scenery is different in a few days, even in a few moments it's a world of difference.
Go, while you can!
Bipenggou: Pursue the dream, experience the wonderful journey of being one with nature
Bipenggou is located in Wenchuan County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province. It is a nature reserve with primary forests, alpine lakes, waterfalls, streams, snow mountains and glaciers as the main landscapes. It is a national 5A tourist attraction. Here is a new travel guide:
1. Travel suggestions:
The Bipenggou scenic area is quite large, and it is estimated that it will take about 5 hours to travel by car (part of the hike requires 8 hours). It is recommended to take a one-day tour by car, so you can leave the scenic area at one or two in the afternoon. If you wait for the large group to come out, you will be stuck in the parking lot and cannot get out, after all, it is the golden period.
2. Precautions:
The core scenic spots are about 3800 meters above sea level, and there are many people with high anti. Control yourself. In addition, the mountain road is winding and steep, the driver loves to drift, fasten the seat belt, it is recommended to take motion sickness medicine, many live broadcasts on the scene are too miserable! Remember to check the weather forecast, bringing more clothes will definitely not be wrong. It is recommended to bring some self-heating rice or snacks, the catering in the scenic area is hard to say. Remember to bring a power bank, the scenery is too beautiful!
3. Travel route:
①Longwang Sea: The first scenic spot reached by the bus, the scenery is good, but don't linger, turn around and continue to take the bus to leave, because the beautiful scenery is still behind, don't waste time.
②Shanghai Zi: The bus will take you here, where you can choose to hike or take a sightseeing car. It is recommended to buy a round-trip battery car ticket and continue to go up.
③Panyang Lake (also called Moon Bay): This is the second core scenic spot, with a large and clean lake, and the view is also very open, you can fly a drone.
④Swallow Rock: It is the highest point and the most core scenic spot. It is surrounded by snow mountains, streams, and colorful forests. After watching, return the same way.
4. Tickets:
The scenic area ticket is 130 yuan, including the scenic area bus ticket from the gate to Shanghai Zi, the remaining two sections of the road need to buy sightseeing car tickets (30+30) or walk by themselves, it is recommended to take a car.
In summary, Bipenggou is a tourist attraction full of natural scenery. Tourists can feel the charm of nature, but they need to pay attention to safety and plan their itinerary reasonably to better enjoy the beauty of the journey.
Travel in Western Sichuan | You can always trust Bipenggou
Over the years of travel, I have seen many autumn scenes in Western Sichuan
Unexpectedly, I was still amazed by the first snow of Bipenggou
The colorful forest full of first snow is very beautiful
The golden reflection of the sea, the scattered spots, like a fairy pool
Snow mountains, seas, colorful forests, meadows, yaks
Under the blessing of the blue sky, they are as interesting as oil paintings
Such a picture is really beautiful
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💫Bipenggou Traffic Guide:
🔸Self-driving🚗: It takes 3.5h to drive from Chengdu city to Bipenggou
🔸Time⌚️: The scenic area opens at eight and a half, it is recommended to rush as soon as the door opens!
🔸Distance🦶: The foot of the scenic area is 2000 meters above sea level
🔸Bus🚌: It takes about 40min to take the bus up the mountain, and it will rise 1500+ altitude
🔸Tips🔔: If you feel hypoxic after entering the mountain, you can buy an oxygen tank
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🌟Must-visit spots in Western Sichuan:
🌈Lenggacuo
The moment I saw the sunrise over the golden mountain, I was moved to tears. The reflection of the lake and the snow mountain is really amazing! You can also see the beautiful blue ice!
🌈Yuzixi
The romance of the world is nothing more than Yuzixi. In winter, you can see the sky change from blue to orange and then to purple
🌈Gedilam
The small wooden house in the fairy tale, the carousel at dusk, and the romantic lighthouse, the atmosphere is full!
🌈Yala Snow Mountain
The top of the mountain is covered with snow all year round, pure and white, sacred and beautiful, the snow mountain is close at hand, and the jungle lake
🌈Four Girls Mountain
There are frozen waterfalls, continuous snow mountains, snow mountains, forests, lakes, glaciers, and meadows are all white
🌈Dagu Glacier
The glacier closest to the city, the "Little Switzerland" of Western Sichuan, after a heavy snow, it is like a world of ice and snow, and the continuous snow mountains on the top of the mountain are magnificent
🌈Jiuzhaigou
The ice waterfall, rime, and blue ice in winter add a bit of fairy spirit to the mountains and waters of Jiuzhaigou
🌈Huanglong
The snow-capped mountains are densely covered, pure and flawless, known for the "four unique" colorful pools, snow mountains, canyons, and forests
🌈Bipenggou
The beautiful back of the Four Girls Mountain, the waterfall hangs, the lake is clear, and there are silver snow mountains and glacier streams everywhere
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🏠How to stay in Western Sichuan:
Kangding Gongga Zong Manor Hotel
Located on the hillside, with a strong Tibetan style, this is the best viewing point for Gongga Snow Mountain. Each room has a very unique grassland and snow mountain view.
Kangding Xinduqiao Ze Ren Beng Zeng Film Paradise Homestay
Located on the top of Ze Ren Beng Zeng Scenic Area, the view is good. From here, you can overlook Gongga Snow Mountain, Yala God Mountain, and the entire Xinduqiao. You can also see the sunrise over the golden mountain. Open the curtain to experience the feeling only in the cloud.
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🍽️Recommended food in Western Sichuan:
✔️Yak meat: A specialty of Western Sichuan, it tastes good with dry dishes!!
✔️Sausage: It's different from the sausage I usually eat. It's a bit spicy. If you're not afraid of spicy, you can try it
✔️Hand-grabbed lamb: It's also spicy, but it's delicious
✔️Butter cake: Also a specialty of Western Sichuan. This store's butter cake has a bit of milk flavor, but I have eaten another store's butter cake. It's greasy and there's something inside. It's like the cake I usually eat at a small stall. I feel this store's butter cake is more authentic
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Must-visit summer retreat destinations departing from Chengdu!!!
A healing day trip to the little Altai of Western Sichuan from Chengdu
A new healing spot for excursions around Chengdu
A day trip to enjoy the same beautiful scenery as Altai
Perfect for friends who love outdoor hiking and camping!!
Here, not only can you admire the stunning alpine meadows of Western Sichuan, watching the free-roaming cattle and horses makes you feel like a free shepherd, especially the abandoned 'Sky City' Qiang people's castle, which retains its former glory despite the passage of time
Jiuzi Village in Lixian County
You can camp on the mountain top▲
If you generate any trash, please take it with you and protect the environment!
It's so worth the experience, it's really beautiful!!!
Lixian, a secluded ancient village that has blown up on social media
🏨 Jiuzi Village
📍Detailed address: Jiuzi Village, Lixian, Aba
🚉Transportation strategy: Self-driving (Chengdu-Wenchuan-Jiuzi Village)
Departing from Chengdu, take the highway to the 317 national road, there is about 10KM of single-lane mountain cement road, with high climbs and difficult overtaking, but there are overtaking spots at intervals along the road. It's not very friendly for novice drivers, it is recommended to have an experienced driver.
There is forest fire control about 2.5km away from the abandoned old village, where vehicles can be parked for free. After registering your information, you walk up the mountain, climbing about 300m (motorcycles can go up as tested).
❤Recommended reason:
This secluded ancient village in Lixian has been a hot topic on social media. Even if you have been to many places and seen many landscapes, you will still be amazed by this ancient village hidden in the clouds!
🌟Highlights:
A peaceful ancient Qiang village, located on a mountain top in the Lixian area of the Western Sichuan Plateau, about 2.5H drive from downtown Chengdu!
Surrounded by snow-capped mountains, with clouds drifting and flocks of cattle and sheep, the abandoned old village is full of mystery and wild charm. It is a real wild sanctuary, very suitable for a light hiking leisure trip from Chengdu!
🍽Dining recommendations:
There are no supermarkets or snack bars on the mountain, so you need to bring your own dry food; halfway up the mountain, there are two barbecue places facing the snow mountains (Tianmeier & Niaoniao Barbecue), which you will pass on the winding road. You can have barbecue before going up the mountain for a day trip!
📝Tips:
1. The abandoned ancient village is at an altitude of about 2600 meters, there is no risk of altitude sickness, but be sure to keep warm and protect yourself from the sun!
2. The panoramic shooting spot is in the meadow area behind the village, where you can capture the full view of the village and the snow mountains.
3. You can use the window holes of the old village as a framing window to compose interesting shots.
4. The visit can be controlled within one afternoon, and you can return to Chengdu on the same day
Strolling above the clouds, Li County Jiuzi Village: A journey to an ancient Qiang-style paradise
📜 🏡 Hidden in the Western Sichuan Plateau, Li County harbors a secluded Shangri-La hotly discussed in social circles—Jiuzi Village. This is an invitation to travel through time, to step into an isolated ancient Qiang village shrouded in mist, and to experience the tranquil and majestic beauty of a world apart.
🚗 Transportation Guide:
🚦 - Departure: Downtown Chengdu
🗺️ - Destination: Jiuzi Village, Aba Li County
🛣️ - Recommended Route: Chengdu → Wenchuan → Jiuzi Village (self-driving, about 2.5 hours)
🅿️ - Parking Info: Upon reaching the forest fire control checkpoint about 2.5km away, park for free and register your information, then hike up the mountain or try to reach the village directly by motorcycle (suitable for adventure enthusiasts).
🚨 Traffic Tips: 🚧 Proceed along National Highway 317, passing through a 10KM winding mountain cement road with steep gradients and some narrow sections. Novice drivers please be cautious; it is recommended that experienced drivers take the wheel. There are designated passing points along the way to ensure safe passage.
🍽️ Food Recommendations
🏞️ In the new village halfway up the mountain, don't miss 'Tian Meier' and 'Niao Niao Barbecue', two cloud-top restaurants facing the snow-capped mountains, where you can enjoy a feast for both the eyes and palate before continuing your journey of exploration.
🧳 Travel Essentials:
🍞 - Food: There are no shops on the mountain, so bring your own dry food.
🧥 - Equipment: Warm clothing, sun protection, hiking shoes.
🔍 - Special Note: The altitude is 2600 meters, generally no altitude sickness, but still pay attention to personal comfort.
📸 - Photography Spots:
The meadow behind the village offers a stunning panoramic view of the ancient village and the snow-capped mountains in the same frame.
🎨 - Creative Shooting: Use the natural window frames within the village to take unique photos.
⏳ Itinerary Planning
🕒 - Suggested Duration: An afternoon
🏞️ - Highlights of the Trip: Hiking exploration, ancient village photography, cloud-top dining experience.
🏙️ - Day Trip: Depart from Chengdu, easily achieve a round trip in one day, no need for overnight arrangements.
You can now drive directly to the secret realm of Yun Duan Gu Qiang Village for a one-day round trip from Chengdu
At an altitude of 2600 meters, this is a forgotten niche cloud-top secret realm. Once you arrive, you can enjoy the comfort under the snow-capped mountains.
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✅ You can drive directly again, which is convenient for enjoying the scenery;
✅ The Yun Duan Gu Qiang Village ruins and snow-capped mountains are known as 'Sichuan's Machu Picchu';
✅ From the mountaintop, you can overlook canyons and rivers, and gaze at 🏔️ snow-capped mountains;
✅ Alpine meadows, wildflowers, cattle, and sheep are very beautiful!
✅ The surrounding area is full of cherry trees, and it is expected that they can be picked in May;
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📍Address: Jiuzi Village, Li County, Aba Prefecture;
🚗 Navigation: Navigate to 'Jiuzi Village'. It's 3 hours from Chengdu, with the first part on the expressway and the last part on winding mountain roads. Drive carefully! You can reach the mountaintop directly;
⏰ Time: The official hours are from 9 am to 3 pm, but it seems that you can still pass when descending the mountain around 4 pm;
🎫 Fee: 20 yuan per car;
🗓️ Itinerary Planning:
1) One-day trip: Chengdu—Jiuzi Village—Chengdu;
2) Two-day trip: Chengdu—Jiuzi Village—Jiarlangmangcuo; Jiarlangmangcuo—Chengdu;
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📸 Photo Spots
❶ Panorama of the snow-capped mountains and ancient Qiang village
Take a seat at the swing at the highest point and shoot!
❷ Large snow-capped mountain at the mountaintop
Drive to the end of the cement road to photograph the snow-capped mountains with the car, or walk towards the village by the snow-capped mountains to take photos with the snow mountains as the background!
❸ Snow-capped mountains, ancient Qiang village camping
You can drive along the muddy road to the platform behind the Qiang village. After parking, you can see this background!
❹ There are also small scenes in the ancient Qiang village to shoot, or the meadows and swings are very photogenic!
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👚 Outfit Suggestions
It can be sunny and hot, but there is wind on the mountaintop. It is recommended to wear a hat➕cargo pants➕T-shirt➕windproof jacket. A light and comfortable windproof jacket is windproof and waterproof, making it convenient for activities such as hiking and climbing the ancient village on the entire mountaintop.
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📌tips：
1. There are no toilets! Please protect the environment!
2. You can set up a canopy, but I didn't notice any tents, and you cannot use fire (card stoves, gas tanks, etc.)!
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Collection of 9 Luxurious Wild Hotels in Western Sichuan | Which one do you prefer, treasures?
This season, the stunning beauty of Western Sichuan begins to reveal itself, with majestic snow-capped mountains🗻 visible just by raising your head; looking down, you'll find green meadows and fragrant grass; in the evening, with a bright moon and sparse clouds, the Milky Way🌠 suddenly appears, and nothing is more moving than looking up at the starry sky.
Choosing a comfortable hotel in Western Sichuan to ease the fatigue of travel is crucial. Let Xiao Ye recommend nine must-stay luxury hotels for you. Like, save for later use, and hurry up✨
✅Siguniang Mountain Sky City Cliff Hotel
📍At the top of Siguniang Mountain
With independent villas, special cliff treehouses, and other room types, each with large panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows, the view is breathtaking, and the iconic Sky Gate building is super photogenic.
✅Siguniang Mountain Star Gazing·Vacilando Resort
📍Changping Valley Scenic Area
In every room, lying on the bed, you can see the golden light of Siguniang Mountain, and at night, surrounded by a real fireplace, you gaze at the Milky Way and fall into a deep sleep with beautiful dreams.
✅Dai Yin Yu Ji Siguniang
📍At the foot of Siguniang Mountain
Built on the hillside of the valley, you can see the snow mountain by opening the curtains, and below the homestay is a small river valley where you can play in the water and ride horses, with a lovely housekeeper waiting for you.
✅Lagang Pasture
📍In the heart of Tagong Grassland
A Tibetan homestay with traditional rammed earth structure, where you can immerse yourself in the highland nomadic lifestyle, and the hotel thoughtfully provides oxygen machines and humidifiers, so you don't have to worry too much about altitude sickness.
✅Niubeishan Xingpo Resort Hotel
📍At the top of Niubeishan Scenic Area
Located in the core area of Niubeishan summit, a paradise for photography enthusiasts, facing the sunrise, sea of clouds, truly sleeping under the stars, lying in the sea of clouds, living in the morning light.
✅Danba Joy Secret Hotel
📍Zhonglu Tibetan Village Ancient Watchtower Cluster
Nestled against the sacred Mount Moerduo, converted from a classic Tibetan village residence, the combination of red, white, and black is rich in Tibetan flavor, unified and harmonious, as if living inside a piece of art.
✅Zanba Mirror
📍Kangding Xinduqiao Town
A Tibetan-style hotel nestled in the mountains, with wooden walls, pristine white marble, and panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows, all highlighting the rich Tibetan aesthetics.
✅Balangshengdu Starry Sky Villa
📍Garze Balangshengdu Village
8 independent stone houses, a starry sky wild luxury homestay combining nature and art, each room has diffuse oxygen supply, open the door, and the landscape of Balang Village is in full view.
✅Li County Gouergou Ramada Hot Spring Resort
📍No. 33, Hot Spring Road, Li County
Built on the millennia-old snow mountain hot springs, surrounded by sacred peaks and accompanied by canyons, known as the 'Little Switzerland of Western Sichuan', the popular infinity hot spring on the 4th floor is open from 9 am to 9:30 pm, a must-visit.
Between the hues of the mountains and the snow, the winter scenery of Bipenggou is breathtaking
🌈 Introduction:
The core scenic area of Bipenggou stretches from Shanghaizi to Yanzhiyanwo, featuring pristine forests, wetlands, meadows, marshes, high mountain lakes, beaches, large waterfalls, and glacial peaks. Visitors can choose to ride electric carts 🛵 or hike 🥾 for a one-way journey of 9 kilometers. Bipenggou also offers a snow world and ski resort, where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery and play in the snow!
🕹️ Location: No. 55, Zhuangfang Village, Putou Town, Li County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province
📇 Address: Li County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture
📍 Altitude: About 3200 meters
🛣️ Travel Tips:
🚗 Self-driving: About a 3-hour drive from Chengdu
Group tour: Various routes and fun ways to travel, relax and enjoy without planning
⏰ Best Season to Visit: Late October to January of the following year
🎫 Ticket Price: 120 RMB per person for admission + sightseeing car, 30 RMB per person for a round-trip electric cart ride, two segments in total
💕 Snow World Package:
✅ Single Ski Package: 99 RMB per person (includes 1 admission ticket, car ticket, and two hours of skiing)
✅ Double Ski Package: 299 RMB (includes 2 admission tickets, car tickets, and two hours of skiing)
⏰ Business Hours: Winter 8:30-15:00
❤️ How to Enjoy Bipenggou⁉️
Hiking 🥾: The first choice for mountain climbing enthusiasts, trek through dense forests and ascend majestic mountains.
Soak in Hot Springs ♨️: Rich in geothermal resources, shed your fatigue and feel the gentleness of the water.
📸 Photo Check-in: Colorful forests, snow-capped mountains, and lakes reflect each other beautifully, making any photo a masterpiece.
Skiing ⛷️: Enjoy the snow amusement park with skiing 🎿, snowmobiling 🏍️, and other activities to explore.
🍽️🍛 Food Guide:
✅ Tibetan Hot Pot 🍲
Cook food to about 70-80% doneness
Layer it in the pot and heat with charcoal fire for a layered taste. Come and try it!
✅ Sour Cabbage Beef Offal Vermicelli Soup 🍜
Rich in ingredients and delicious! Don't miss it if you love sour cabbage. A bowl of soup warms you up when it's cold.
✅ Matsutake Chicken Soup 🐔
Bipenggou is abundant in matsutake mushrooms
You must try the local matsutake, which is highly nutritious and makes the chicken soup extra fresh
🏨 Accommodation in Bipenggou Scenic Area:
1️⃣ Recommended to stay in Gouergou, 25 kilometers from Bipenggou Scenic Area, a half-hour drive, with hot springs ♨️, a variety of hotel options like Ramada Hotel, Flower Field Wooden House Hotel, Hot Spring Villa, and Gongdeling Good Hotel are all here
2️⃣ Stay in Li County, 23 kilometers from Bipenggou, with relatively fewer hotels
3️⃣ Stay inside the scenic area, Namu Lake Hotel, with hot springs ♨️, convenient for visiting the scenic area
💗💗💗 Travel Tips:
✅ For those who want to soak in hot springs ♨️, remember to bring a swimsuit 🩱
✅ If you want to see snow in early winter, check the weather forecast and live conditions of the scenic area. If there's no snow, the experience will be greatly diminished. Make sure to plan accordingly!
✅ The scenic area is vast, so if you want to take photos 📷, it's recommended to start early. The scenic area opens at 8:30 am!
✅ The highest altitude in the scenic area is about 3800 meters. If you experience altitude sickness, proceed according to your ability. Also, the roads in the scenic area are winding and steep, so if you get carsick, remember to bring motion sickness medicine!
✅ The scenic area ticket only includes the shuttle bus 🚌, and you need to buy additional tickets for two segments of the electric cart, 30 RMB for a round trip. It's recommended for those who prefer convenience to buy round-trip tickets
✅ You can dine at the visitor center in the scenic area, though prices are high. It's suggested to bring some snacks
✅ Be sure to dress warmly, with a hat 🧢, scarf 🧣, gloves 🧤, and sunglasses 🕶️. For those who are especially sensitive to the cold, consider bringing hand warmers. The wind can be very strong
✅ It's recommended to hike from Shanghaizi to Panyang Stone for the breathtaking scenery and the chance to see squirrels 🐿️
✅ Don't engage in strenuous activities, walking slowly is fine. If you're worried about altitude sickness, prepare an oxygen bottle in advance
A trip to Western Sichuan in early spring 2024, to witness a sea of pear blossoms on the snowy plateau
The gentle breeze of spring caresses the face overnight, seemingly with a warm kiss, gently waking up the sleeping earth. Thousands of pear blossoms, like pearls moistened by morning dew, bloom in clusters on the branches, as white as snow, as brilliant as stars. Every spring, on the land of Western Sichuan, more than a hundred thousand pear trees bloom together, as if nature has draped a light gauze over this land.
When the breeze blows, the pear blossoms sway gently, like clouds and snow, with a fragrant scent. You can imagine yourself in an endless sea of white flowers, with the flowers dancing like elves in the wind. The rising smoke from the cooking fires adds a touch of worldly flavor to this fairyland-like scenery.
This spring, you are invited to step into this fairyland in Western Sichuan. You can put on Jiarong Tibetan clothes and blend into the pear blossoms, as if you have become a part of this spring painting. Here, you can soak in the natural private hot spring, feeling the warmth of the hot spring and the comfort of sliding over the skin. At night, you can stay in the Cliff Hotel of the City in the Sky, where you can see the stars in the sky from your bed, as if you are sleeping with the stars.
The spring color of pear blossoms in Western Sichuan is waiting for your exploration. A five-day and four-night itinerary will take you deep into this spring color, from the Pear Blossom Valley in Jinchuan to the Tibetan village in the middle road, every place is a scenery. And the Cliff Hotel of the City in the Sky in Siguniang Mountain, the Ramada Hot Spring Resort in Guergou, and the Queen's Castle in Dejikangwa will be your best destinations for this trip. Here, you can fully enjoy the beauty and tranquility of nature, and feel the unique spring color of Western Sichuan.
How can we not go to the hot springs this winter
✅Huashui Bay Hot Spring Resort Town
At the foot of Xiling Snow Mountain | Classic hot spring place | Various types of hot spring pools
Huashui Bay is located at the foot of Xiling Snow Mountain, surrounded by mountains on all sides. The natural sulfur hot springs here are very famous and are known as the "miraculous soup of the land of abundance".
♨️Hot Spring Hotel Recommendation: Howard Johnson Hot Spring Hotel | Four Seasons of the Mountain·Small Forest Hot Spring Homestay
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✅Qingcheng Mountain Hot Spring
Back garden | Mountain private hot spring | Oxygen absorption
Chengdu people go to Qingcheng Mountain at least twice a year: summer for summer escape, winter for hot springs~ There are large and small hot spring hotels and homestays scattered in the mountains, each with a high aesthetic and design sense!
♨️Hot Spring Hotel Recommendation: Green Valley of the Road | Zunbo Forest Hot Spring Resort Hotel | Yunfu Li Yun Residence·Yi Dao Qingcheng
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✅Jintang Baima Spring
Exquisite luxury | Baima Spring | Family outing
The spring eye is a natural hot spring unique to Chengdu, "Baima Spring", one of the "Eight Sceneries of Jintang". It not only nourishes the skin, but also relaxes the body, is beneficial to physical and mental health, and is suitable for all ages.
♨️Hot Spring Hotel Recommendation: Sofitel Hotel of Chengdu Haiquan Bay Meijing Pavilion
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✅Emei Mountain Hot Spring
Old hot spring place | Mountain hot spring | Charming winter scenery
There are many hot spring hotels and homestays here, all of which are well-known, such as the famous Red Pearl Mountain, our country's largest open-air hot spring, the "Da E Shen Shui" Lingshou Hot Spring, and the diverse hot spring experience of Yuquan Bay... Realize fancy health hot spring~
♨️Hot Spring Hotel Recommendation: Le Ling•Nianhua Creek
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✅Pengzhou Baoshan Hot Spring
Play wild snow hot spring | Health hot spring | Health hot spring pool
Baoshan Hot Spring is one of the few medical health hot springs in the vicinity of Chengdu, and it also enjoys the reputation of divine water and spirit spring, and has been rated as a high-quality famous spring in Sichuan Province.
♨️Hot Spring Hotel Recommendation: Baoshan Hot Spring Resort Hotel
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✅Zhougong Mountain Hot Spring
The first soup of Xishu | Mineral hot spring | Full of fun
I have to say, Ya'an is really a hidden dragon and a crouching tiger~ Play in the snow in Ya'an in winter, and then go to Zhougong Mountain Hot Spring for a soak. The hot spring water here all comes from deep in the earth, rich in trace elements, very suitable for health preservation~
♨️Hot Spring Hotel Recommendation: Dream Hot Spring Hotel | Shenlong Hot Spring Resort
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✅Luojishan Ninety-nine Mile Hot Spring
Waterfall hot spring | Spectacular scenery | Immortal spirit
The 40℃ waterfall water pours down, surrounded by hot air, it is not an exaggeration to say that this is a fairyland on earth. There are super high rate of film hot springs, the most primitive natural waterfall hot springs, "mandarin duck" hot spring pool area, mountain top viewing hot spring pool area, a lot of choices!
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✅Guer Gorge Ramada Hot Spring
"Little Switzerland" | Infinity pool | Beautiful snow scene
The infinity hot spring pool here is surrounded by snow-covered forests, as if in a fairy tale world~ In addition to the outdoor infinity hot spring, there are many indoor private hot springs for you to choose from, and you can also enjoy private hot springs in the room.
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I am as clumsy as the countryside, and I am helpless when I encounter beautiful scenery
✨I went to Bipenggou today, the snow scene is really super out of the picture, it's so beautiful! This time it's sunny, and it's snowing, I'm so happy!
1. Itinerary planning
Determine the travel time: Bipenggou scenic spot is suitable for play in all seasons, but the best time to play is in autumn, when the red leaves and autumn scenery in the scenic spot are very beautiful.
Determine the itinerary: You can choose to depart from Chengdu, take a bus or drive to Bipenggou scenic spot. If you have plenty of time, it is recommended to choose self-driving, you can freely arrange the itinerary and stop to take pictures.
Arrange accommodation: You can choose to stay in hotels or homestays near Bipenggou scenic spot, or you can choose to stay in Lixian or Wenchuan County, and go to Bipenggou scenic spot the next day.
Tour route: It is recommended to take the scenic sightseeing car to Longwanghai first, then walk or take a battery car to Namu Lake Hotel, then take a sightseeing car to Shanghaizi, and finally walk or take a battery car to Panyang Lake and Swallow Rock. If you have plenty of time, you can choose to play at the attractions near Panyang Lake.
Reserve time: Reserve enough time to visit each attraction, and also consider traffic and queuing time.
2. Transportation
Self-driving: Depart from Chengdu, along Chengdu-Guanzhou Expressway - Duwen Expressway - Wenchuan exit off the expressway, then along National Highway 317 to Bipenggou scenic spot. The whole journey is about 190 kilometers, which takes about 3-4 hours.
Bus: There is a bus from Chengdu Chadianzi Station to Bipenggou Scenic Area, the whole journey is about 250 kilometers, which takes about 4-5 hours.
Public transportation: Take the subway and bus from Chengdu to Chadianzi Station, then take the bus to Bipenggou Scenic Area.
3. Scenic activities
Sightseeing car tour: You can take a sightseeing car to visit various attractions, including Longwanghai, Namu Lake Hotel, Shanghaizi, Panyang Lake and Swallow Rock, etc. The sightseeing car is about 9 kilometers in total, which takes about 20 minutes.
Battery car tour: You can choose to take a battery car to visit the distance between various attractions, including the first section from Shanghaizi to Panyang Lake, the second section from Panyang Lake to Swallow Rock, etc. The battery car is 20 yuan one way and 30 yuan round trip.
Walking tour: You can choose to walk to visit the distance between various attractions, but you need to pay attention to time and physical arrangement.
Take photos to commemorate: You can take photos to commemorate in the scenic area, it is recommended to choose the appropriate angle and light for shooting.
4. Precautions
Plateau reaction: The average altitude of Bipenggou scenic spot is about 3000 meters, there may be plateau reaction, it is recommended to adjust and prepare the body in advance.
Dress: The altitude in Bipenggou scenic area is relatively high, the climate is relatively cold, it is recommended to wear warm jackets and pants, and also pay attention to sun protection and rain protection.
Pay attention to safety: Pay attention to safety when visiting various attractions, especially pay attention to the road surface and stones and other obstacles when walking.
Protect the environment: Do not litter or damage the environment in the scenic area, love natural landscapes and resources.
Comply with regulations: Comply with relevant regulations and systems in the scenic area, do not smoke or take photos in areas where smoking or photography is prohibited.
Reserve time: Reserve enough time to visit each attraction, and also consider traffic and queuing time.
I had a great time at Bipenggou in Sichuan this May Day
Bipenggou - the 'Little Switzerland' of Western Sichuan🇨🇭, the natural landscape within the valley is primitive and simple, encompassing glaciers🧊, snow-capped peaks, lakes, primeval forests🌲, streams, waterfalls, alpine meadows, red leaves, flower🌸 seas, and colorful forests, making it a national-level ecological tourism demonstration area and a Sichuan provincial-level ecological tourism demonstration area!
📍Location: No. 55, Zhuangfang Village, Putou Town, Li County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province
🎉Business Hours
08:30-17:00 (Ticket sales stop at 15:00, the latest entry time is 15:00)
🗺️Sightseeing Route
Entrance of the scenic area→Longwanghai→Shanghaizi→Panyang Lake (Moon Bay)→Swallow Rock
🔶Longwanghai: To reach the scenic area, you need to take a shuttle bus🚌, the first stop is Longwanghai, where the snow mountain🏔️ is reflected in the lake, very beautiful!
🔶Shanghaizi: After visiting the first stop, continue to take the shuttle bus🚌 up the mountain, where you can choose to hike🚶🏻♀️ up the mountain or take an electric cart🛵.
🔶Panyang Lake: It's so beautiful for taking photos📸, snow mountains, and colorful forests covered with early snow are photogenic, and you can fly drones here for an amazing aerial view!
🔶Swallow Rock: The altitude here is 3800m, if you feel unwell, it is not recommended to climb further.
🚶🏻♀️Hiking Route
Starting from the Shanghaizi service station, you can choose to hike and enjoy more in-depth natural scenery. There are mainly two hiking routes: one is from Shanghaizi to Panyang Lake, about 4.5 kilometers long; the other is from Panyang Lake to Swallow Rock Nest, about 4.5 kilometers long. Both routes will pass through snow mountains🏔️, forests, meadows, streams, and other scenery.
⭐Tips
1️⃣The weather in Bipenggou scenic area changes a lot, with a large temperature difference between morning and evening, so be sure to prepare warm clothes, sunscreen, rain gear, and other items.
2️⃣The altitude of Bipenggou scenic area is relatively high, and visitors may experience altitude sickness, so be prepared with related medicines💊
💰Ticket
80 yuan per person, sightseeing car ticket 60, tickets must be booked through the platform, and entry to the park is with an ID card!
🏨Accommodation
✅Staying in the county town of Li County, which most people will choose.
✅Hotels outside the scenic area, within walking distance to the scenic area, very convenient
✅Nam Lake Hotel inside the scenic area, located within the Bipenggou scenic area, but the price is slightly expensive, usually around a thousand.
Transportation🚏
🚗Self-driving, Chengdu-Chengguan Expressway-S9 Duwen Expressway-G4217 Rongchang Expressway (Putou Toll Station)-National Highway 317-Bipenggou (about 2 hours drive);
🚌Bus, Chadianzi Bus Station in Chengdu——Li County Tourism Passenger Transport Center, take a bus from Li County to Bipenggou Tourism Scenic Area.
Between the hues of the mountains and the snow, the winter scenery of Bipenggou is breathtaking
🌈 Introduction:
The core scenic area of Bipenggou stretches from Shanghaizi to Yanzhiyanwo, featuring pristine forests, wetlands, meadows, marshes, high mountain lakes, beaches, large waterfalls, and glacial peaks. Visitors can choose to ride electric carts 🛵 or hike 🥾 for a one-way journey of 9 kilometers. Bipenggou also offers a snow world and ski resort, where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery and play in the snow!
🕹️ Location: No. 55, Zhuangfang Village, Putou Town, Li County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province
📇 Address: Li County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture
📍 Altitude: About 3200 meters
🛣️ Travel Tips:
🚗 Self-driving: About a 3-hour drive from Chengdu
Group tour: Various routes and fun ways to travel, relax and enjoy without planning
⏰ Best Season to Visit: Late October to January of the following year
🎫 Ticket Price: 120 RMB per person for admission + sightseeing car, 30 RMB per person for a round-trip electric cart ride, two segments in total
💕 Snow World Package:
✅ Single Ski Package: 99 RMB per person (includes 1 admission ticket, car ticket, and two hours of skiing)
✅ Double Ski Package: 299 RMB (includes 2 admission tickets, car tickets, and two hours of skiing)
⏰ Business Hours: Winter 8:30-15:00
❤️ How to Enjoy Bipenggou⁉️
Hiking 🥾: The first choice for mountain climbing enthusiasts, trek through dense forests and ascend majestic mountains.
Soak in Hot Springs ♨️: Rich in geothermal resources, shed your fatigue and feel the gentleness of the water.
📸 Photo Check-in: Colorful forests, snow-capped mountains, and lakes reflect each other beautifully, making any photo a masterpiece.
Skiing ⛷️: Enjoy the snow amusement park with skiing 🎿, snowmobiling 🏍️, and other activities to explore.
🍽️🍛 Food Guide:
✅ Tibetan Hot Pot 🍲
Cook food to about 70-80% doneness
Layer it in the pot and heat with charcoal fire for a layered taste. Come and try it!
✅ Sour Cabbage Beef Offal Vermicelli Soup 🍜
Rich in ingredients and delicious! Don't miss it if you love sour cabbage. A bowl of soup warms you up when it's cold.
✅ Matsutake Chicken Soup 🐔
Bipenggou is abundant in matsutake mushrooms
You must try the local matsutake, which is highly nutritious and makes the chicken soup extra fresh
🏨 Accommodation in Bipenggou Scenic Area:
1️⃣ Recommended to stay in Gouergou, 25 kilometers from Bipenggou Scenic Area, a half-hour drive, with hot springs ♨️, a variety of hotel options like Ramada Hotel, Flower Field Wooden House Hotel, Hot Spring Villa, and Gongdeling Good Hotel are all here
2️⃣ Stay in Li County, 23 kilometers from Bipenggou, with relatively fewer hotels
3️⃣ Stay inside the scenic area, Namu Lake Hotel, with hot springs ♨️, convenient for visiting the scenic area
💗💗💗 Travel Tips:
✅ For those who want to soak in hot springs ♨️, remember to bring a swimsuit 🩱
✅ If you want to see snow in early winter, check the weather forecast and live conditions of the scenic area. If there's no snow, the experience will be greatly diminished. Make sure to plan accordingly!
✅ The scenic area is vast, so if you want to take photos 📷, it's recommended to start early. The scenic area opens at 8:30 am!
✅ The highest altitude in the scenic area is about 3800 meters. If you experience altitude sickness, proceed according to your ability. Also, the roads in the scenic area are winding and steep, so if you get carsick, remember to bring motion sickness medicine!
✅ The scenic area ticket only includes the shuttle bus 🚌, and you need to buy additional tickets for two segments of the electric cart, 30 RMB for a round trip. It's recommended for those who prefer convenience to buy round-trip tickets
✅ You can dine at the visitor center in the scenic area, though prices are high. It's suggested to bring some snacks
✅ Be sure to dress warmly, with a hat 🧢, scarf 🧣, gloves 🧤, and sunglasses 🕶️. For those who are especially sensitive to the cold, consider bringing hand warmers. The wind can be very strong
✅ It's recommended to hike from Shanghaizi to Panyang Stone for the breathtaking scenery and the chance to see squirrels 🐿️
✅ Don't engage in strenuous activities, walking slowly is fine. If you're worried about altitude sickness, prepare an oxygen bottle in advance
Bipenggou Travel Guide, highly recommended for everyone to visit!
It's truly the 'Little Switzerland of Western Sichuan'
The beauty is so compelling that it feels like it could be revisited for a second tour Detailed travel tips
Accommodation:
It's suggested to stay for two days and one night to avoid exhaustion
There are many homestays near Bipenggou, all a few kilometers from the scenic area
'Yijianruguo' and 'Shiguang' are both good choices and can be chosen at will
There is Nam Lake Hotel in the scenic area where you can enjoy hot springs
Ticket prices:
Ticket + sightseeing car is 130 RMB per person
Sightseeing electric cart (two segments): Shanghaizi-Panyang Lake, Panyang Lake-Yanziyan, each segment is 30 RMB for a round trip, 20 RMB for one way
Touring:
Upon entering the scenic area, start by taking a bus to Longwanghai, walk a distance, and then take a bus to Shanghaizi, which is the starting point for hiking and where you start taking the electric cart. Along the way, you will pass by the ski resort.
Panyang Lake is the core scenic area, where all the snow play and entertainment is located, with various snow activities and photo opportunities~ If you want to hike a bit, you can climb from here to Yanziyan, which is 4.5 kilometers, or you can choose to take the electric cart to Yanziyan and then hike down the mountain (it is recommended for those with children to choose this itinerary, bring a snowboard, and slide down the mountain~), the scenery along the way is truly beautiful!
A Note: Sunglasses! Sunscreen! Must bring! If you have high altitude sickness, descend in time, or prepare an oxygen bottle.
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Who says Bipenggou is a little Switzerland in western Sichuan? I disagree!
The world is so beautiful, only if you have seen it with your own eyes
Who says Bipenggou is a little Switzerland in western Sichuan?
It's much more beautiful than Switzerland!
The sky of the plateau is like a child's face, today it gave us a big smile all the way. It was still winter when we went up the mountain, the higher we went, the less clear we could see, the ice and snow on both sides of the road had not melted, making people mistakenly enter the foggy forest of the ice and snow wonderland.
But as soon as we arrived at Shanghai Zi, the sun began to show its face, gradually the veil of the snow mountain faded away, when we got to Panyang Lake, the sun was no longer shy, shining generously on the lake.
The ice is clear and transparent, the snow is heavy on the pine, the jade lake is reflected... It's so beautiful that it's breathtaking, even my parents who don't like to travel feel it's worth the trip, this world is worth it, the fairyland is nothing more than this.
When we descended from Swallow Rock and returned to Panyang Lake, the scene was no longer there, and it had returned to the foggy state. So the good scenery in this world never waits for anyone, it requires a bit of good luck, and also a bit of courage to go out.
When we returned to Shanghai Zi and took the sightseeing car down the mountain, the snow on the side of the road had melted, winter had turned into autumn, colorful and dazzling. Don't say that the scenery is different in a few days, even in a few moments it's a world of difference.
Go, while you can!
Early winter | Go for a date with the snow in Bipenggou!
| Go for a date with the snow in Bipenggou! Early winter❄️ | Go for a date with the snow in Bipenggou!
Winter is one of the most beautiful seasons in Bipenggou❄️
The entire scenic area is covered with snow, and the trees and grass in the valley have become silver-clad, especially the day after the snow, the scenic area is like a paradise, like a fairyland! If you plan to come to Bipenggou in November-December, you will see the most worth seeing scenery!
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📍Location: Bipenggou, Lixian County
🏞Altitude: about 3800
✅Scenic area ticket fee + sightseeing car: 130/person (last bus 18:00)
🚗Two-stage electric car: 60/person
⚠️Opening hours: 08:00-17:30 (15:30 stop entering the scenic area)
📸Photo check-in points in Bipenggou Scenic Area (distribution of attractions):
1️⃣Longwang Sea
The first attraction reached by the scenic area bus in about 40 minutes, contrary to the summer strategy, this attraction is very beautiful in winter! Be sure to stay a little longer, the alpine cedars, the lake is clear green, the layers are very rich
2️⃣Shanghai Zi
The end point of the second station of the scenic area bus, you can choose to walk or take an electric car from here, it is not recommended to walk, it is recommended to take a round-trip electric car, there is a beautiful small waterfall here! Be sure to shoot!
3️⃣Panyang Lake/Moon Bay
The core point of Bipenggou, the shooting point of the open view and the pyramid snow mountain, the lake surface is not completely frozen this season, very beautiful!
📸Photo pose sharing✅
☃️Open your hands and spin around
☃️ Open your arms and kick the snow with your feet
☃️Shrug and cover your mouth with a smile
☃️Put your hands together and pretend to exhale
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🔆Dressing suggestions: bright colored clothes, sunglasses, hats, scarves, snow boots
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🗒Small tips
1️⃣Must bring a thermos cup, tissues, power bank, lip balm, hand cream, snacks
2️⃣It is best to stay near the scenic area the day before, and enter the scenic area early the next day, so that there is more time to play (the snow scene is more beautiful in the morning)
3️⃣Avoid catching a cold before traveling, bring motion sickness💊, high anti💊, etc. for emergencies
4️⃣Do a good job of keeping warm
The raw photos from western Sichuan are more powerful than a breakup!!!
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The live photos are even more lethal than the beautiful ones!!
On the fourth day of our trip to Chengdu
We set off for Bipenggou 🚗
The raw photos from western Sichuan are really beautiful to the core~
Every scenery is very wow~~
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It takes 3.5 hours to drive from Chengdu city to Bipenggou
The scenic area opens at 8:30, it is recommended to rush as soon as the door opens!
The foot of the scenic area is at an altitude of 2000 meters
It takes about 40min to take a bus up the mountain, and the altitude will rise by 1500+
If you feel hypoxic after entering the mountain, you can buy an oxygen tank
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✅Full route:
Longwang Sea-Shanghai Zi-Panyang Lake-Swallow Rock Nest
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It's already very beautiful when you arrive at Panyang Lake
I personally think this is the best place to take pictures📷
The scenery above is not much different
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‼️Travel tips:
🔶Be sure to check the weather before departure
🔶Walk slowly after going up the mountain, don't run and jump, you will have altitude sickness
🔶Prepare hats, earmuffs, scarves and sunglasses
🔶It's very sunny after the sun comes out in the afternoon, be sure to do sun protection
🔶Prepare water and dry food
🔶The duration of the tour is 6-7h
You don't necessarily have to go to Harbin to see the snow, Bipenggou is a great affordable place to enjoy the snow
Bipenggou is a natural scenic area that combines mountains, water, grasslands, and trees. It has snowy meadows and emerald lakes, which are very clear, giving a sense of Jiuzhaigou.
📍Bipenggou
🎫Ticket + sightseeing car 130 yuan, battery car two-way trip 60
☑To enter the scenic area, you need to take a sightseeing car to Shanghaizi, and then choose a battery car to Shanghaizi-Panyang Lake-Moon Bay-Yanziyan round trip.
🚶Longwang Sea
This is the first stop of the Bipenggou sightseeing car. After passing the Longwang Waterfall, it is the Longwang Sea. The water is particularly clear, and it is especially beautiful under the reflection of the sun! You can also see the distant snow-capped mountains, a particularly charming view!
🚶Shanghaizi
After visiting the first stop, continue to take the bus up the mountain, where you can choose to hike up the mountain, or take a battery car.
🚶Panyang Lake
There is a large and clean lake here, the small waterfall is frozen and very beautiful, this is also a more crowded spot, the photos are too good.
🚶Yanziyan
This place is very similar to Switzerland, with streams flowing slowly under the snow-capped mountains, and a forest by the frozen shore🌲, the snow is white as if entering a fairy tale world.
👗Dressing suggestions
The temperature difference between day and night in western Sichuan is large, it is recommended to bring a long down jacket and thermal pants. At the same time, due to the strong ultraviolet rays in the plateau area, be sure to prepare sunscreen products.
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