Ya'an Longcang Valley, More Than Just Bifengxia

🌿Ya'an, a land full of surprises, often leaves unprepared travelers with regrets. If you only know about Bifengxia, you'll miss Longcang Valley's layered mountains and waterfalls, rare plants and lively animals, as well as a breathtaking hidden paradise just 2.5 hours from Chengdu. **📍 Exploration Site: Longcang Valley Forest Park, Yingjiang County, Ya'an City** Longcang Valley Forest Park is perfect for hiking throughout, with relatively low difficulty, making it ideal for beginners. **🚶🏻‍♀️‍ Exploration Guide** Longcang Valley Scenic Area is vast, mainly divided into two major areas: **Diecui Stream** and **Natural Bridge**. **1️⃣ Diecui Stream: A Mysterious Journey Through Enchanted Forests Entering Diecui Stream feels like stepping into a mysterious enchanted forest. It features lush forest vegetation, including over 10,000 acres of dove trees, known as the "giant pandas of the plant world." Diecui Stream offers a forest hiking experience that takes about 5 hours to complete. **2️⃣ Natural Bridge: A Visual Feast of Spectacular Waterfalls Natural Bridge is famous for its spectacular waterfall views and is an excellent spot for photography. It's recommended to tour the Natural Bridge loop clockwise, which takes about 2.5 hours. There are 3 viewing platforms along the way, each with unique features for taking amazing photos. (The scenic shuttle takes about 40 minutes one-way, so please plan accordingly and allow enough time for sightseeing.) **🏨 Accommodation Recommendation** We recommend checking in at the Kuanshan Yinlu Hot Spring Resort Hotel within the scenic area, which offers a convenient location, and the hotel's swimming pool is also a great spot for photos. 🌈Longcang Valley, an underestimated hidden gem, awaits travelers who truly appreciate its beauty. With proper planning, you'll enjoy an unforgettable journey and discover the true charm of Ya'an.