I'm off to the mountains, even if they don't notice me.

Here's a brief travel guide for Mengding Mountain in Ya'an: Preparation - Documents: Bring a valid ID, such as your passport or ID card, for ticket purchases, accommodations, and other purposes. - Clothing: Pack a light jacket for spring and autumn, light and breathable clothing for summer, and warm clothing, scarves, gloves, and other winter essentials for winter. - Other items: Prepare waterproof and non-slip shoes, rain gear, sunscreen, sunglasses, a portable charger, and any necessary medications. Transportation - By car: From Chengdu, take the Chengya Expressway and exit at Mingshan (Mengding Mountain). Continue straight for about 10 km to reach the scenic area parking lot. The total distance is approximately 120 km. - Public transportation: Take a bus from Chengdu Xinnanmen Bus Station to Mingshan County, then take a taxi to Mengding Mountain Scenic Area. Alternatively, take the high-speed train to Ya'an Station, transfer to bus No. 17 to Ming'erzhong Bus Stop, and finally take a DiDi. Ticket Information - Peak season (April to October): Tickets are CNY 60 per person. - Off-season (November to March): Tickets are CNY 45 per person. - Cable car tickets: CNY 15 per person for a single trip up or down, CNY 30 per person for a round trip. Recommended Attractions - Tea culture attractions: These include Tiangai Temple, located at the top of Mengding Mountain, one of the landmark buildings; the Imperial Tea Garden, with a long history of tea cultivation and a representative of tea culture; and the Mengding Mountain Tea History Museum, where you can learn about the history of tea development. - Natural scenic spots: These include Panlong Pavilion, which features vivid stone carvings of coiled dragons; and Tianxian Pool, where legend says celestial beings bathed during the time of Fuxi, surrounded by cliffs and emerald-green water. - Red culture attractions: The Red Army Baizhangguan Battle Memorial Hall commemorates revolutionary martyrs and showcases red history. Food Recommendations - Mengding Mountain tea: Mengding Ganlu is known as "immortal tea" for its fresh, sweet taste and long-lasting aroma. Mengding Huangya and Mengding Shihua are also worth trying. - Local specialties: Mingshan mutton soup is known for its delicious broth and tender mutton. Don't miss the local wild mushrooms and green vegetables. Accommodation Options - Star-rated hotels: The Huajiantang Tea Horse Inn at Mengding Mountain, Ya'an, evokes the tea-horse trade of western Sichuan towns. The Crowne Plaza Ya'an offers views of the Qingyi River. - B&Bs: Options like the Chayuxi Yuejing B&B and the Huazhu Chaoran Yunsu offer beautiful surroundings and a tranquil countryside experience. Suggested Itineraries - One-day tour: Mengding Mountain Ecological Parking Lot > Scenic Area Entrance > Ticket Office > Tea Altar > Cable Car Station > Tiangai Temple > Yin-Yang Stone Qilin > Ganlu Well > Imperial Tea Garden > Mengshan Xiangu > Ganlu Stone House > Treetop Walk > Misty Sea and Cloud Cliff > Mengshan Scenery > Longyan Rock > Tree-lined Rock > Cloud Cave Stone Gate > Zangjing Rock > Tiangai Temple. - Two-day tour: Follow the above route on the first day, and experience tea picking and the treetop walk on the second day.