Hanyuan Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)
Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)
Ancient Road Village on the cliff
Travel time: 3.5 hours from Chengdu
Dining: There are local snacks sold by locals all the way to the destination. It's best to travel during off-peak times, preferably on weekdays, when it's less crowded and better for taking photos!
Distance: 6-8km, about three hours uphill, and one and a half hours downhill. Watch out for falling rocks.
tips: Be sure to protect yourself from the sun, as this area is at high altitude and the ultraviolet rays are very strong!
Wear proper hiking shoes to prevent foot pain when descending the mountain!
Bring a walking stick, it can save you a lot of energy!
Checked in at Gulu Village
I took a chartered car from Leshan High-speed Train Station and arrived at the mountain entrance before 8 am, when there were almost no people. I took advantage of the cool weather and rushed all the way, reaching the cable car station in an hour and a half. Then, it took another 50 minutes to walk to the Gulu Village viewing platform to check in and take photos. If you don't want to walk, you can also take a motorcycle ride from the cable car station provided by the locals. When I was descending, people were already lining up for photos at the halfway skylight, so it's essential to go up the mountain early. This place has become too popular recently. It took me 4 hours to go up and down the mountain, and it might take 5 to 6 hours for those who don't exercise regularly. There are plenty of snack stalls along the way, so don't worry about supplies.
Ya'an | Don't come to Gulucun in April, or you will
Harvest a lot! ❗️
This place has been rated as one of "China's Most Beautiful Canyons" by National Geographic, and it is also the most beautiful water highway in Sichuan.
The Yi village on the cliff, the Tea Horse Road carved out of the mountain, the mysterious ancient village - Gulucun.
Route 1: Chengdu → Jinkouhe Grand Canyon (3-3.5h all the way on the highway with good road conditions).
2: Railway Soldiers Museum → (9:00-18:00 ticket 20/person, half price for students, parking available inside the park) → First Village of the Canyon (accommodation available).
3: Gulucun (accommodation and viewing platform available at the end) → White Bear Gully (30min, a free attraction developed by the villagers where you can see waterfalls) → Chengdu.
Gulucun Route
1: Starting point Hanyuan Tianqiao (parking lot available, fee 10, small food stalls).
2: Torch Square (this section is mostly Z-shaped steps and some stone paths, relatively easy, accommodation and dining available, ice jelly for 8, horse riding available, reportedly 200s up and down, about 1h).
3: Cable car area (this section has a steep stone path, quite dangerous, best scenery, about 1-1.5h).
4: Gulucun (this section is a highway to Gulucun, you can walk or take a tricycle for 10s/person or ride a horse, a steady walk takes about 40min, the scenery along the way is quite nice, if you have the time and physical strength, walking is recommended, you can also take the cable car one way for 44 or a round trip for eighty).
Accommodation and Food
1: Recommended Gulucun Shenda Brother Reception Station, accommodation plus two meals for 100, one meal for 40/person (about 10 dishes including smoked meat, free-range chicken, tofu, pickled bamboo shoots, pickled cucumber, tomato scrambled eggs, shredded potatoes mixed with vermicelli, stir-fried lotus white, corn rice and white rice, very delicious and generous portions).
2: No drag, Shenda Brother is a village cadre leading poverty alleviation, very nice person, family runs a homestay, affordable prices, good environment, sufficient accommodation, eggs are free-range, vegetables mostly home-grown.
3: You can also choose to stay in the First Village of the Canyon and go to Gulucun early the next morning. There are many accommodations here, mostly self-built houses by villagers, moderate prices, need to be booked in advance, parking available, special local food, barbecue, etc. After eating, you can take a walk... If you want to get up early and avoid the crowds for hiking, this place is also a great spot for viewing.
Notes
1: Gulucun is very clean all the way, good hygiene except for some poop.
2: Specialties include Sichuan peppercorns, walnuts, yellow peaches, cured meat, tea, pipa, etc. Along the way, you can see the water highway, cliffs, and ancient villages, well worth a visit with no entrance fee.
3: Beware of falling rocks, watch your step!!
Items: casual clothes, casual pants, hiking shoes, remember to wear a hat, apply sunscreen, and bring some snacks, water, and your ID.
Leshan Hiking | Gulu Village | A village on the cliff
|||1️⃣Destination: Gulu Village🏡 Search for 'Yixiantian Bridge' in your navigation system. You can park your car when you see a small shop, there are designated parking spots on the side of the road (paid parking). The hiking trail is to the right of the small shop, and there are signs all the way, so you don't have to worry about getting lost. The villagers on the mountain are very friendly, and you can ask them if you have any questions.
2️⃣Hiking Distance: It takes about 2.5 hours to climb the mountain without taking photos or resting. We took about 3.5 hours because we stopped for a meal and to take some photos. There are two ways to descend the mountain: one is to take the cable car from Gulu Village to the opposite mountain, where you can hire a car to go down; the other is to return the same way you came, which takes about 1.5 hours. Points P2 to P5 are great spots for taking photos, and most of the path is a mule track, so be careful.
3️⃣Transportation and Accommodation: It is recommended to drive there by yourself. There are restaurants and accommodations on the mountain, which are owned by the villagers themselves. It is still recommended to have a full meal before starting the climb. We brought camping equipment and cooked instant noodles ourselves.
4️⃣Equipment List: Comfortable hiking shoes, backpack, two or three bottles of water, chocolate, windproof clothing, windproof hat (the wind is very strong on the mountain, so be sure to bring a hat), trekking poles, power bank.
5️⃣Precautions: Do not go on rainy days, as there may be falling rocks on the mountain. It is recommended to go on sunny or overcast days. The wind on the mountain is much stronger than at the base, so be sure to wear a hat. Be careful with your knees when descending, as it is easy to slip. If you're lucky, you might encounter mules. It's suitable for a one-day hike. If you want to visit other places nearby, there is the Jinkouhe Grand Canyon, and a two-day itinerary is also possible.
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Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)
Chengdu Vicinity | Hiking in the ancient Lujia Village on the cliffs of the Jinkouhe Grand Canyon
| Hiking in the ancient Lujia Village on the cliffs of the Jinkouhe Grand Canyon. A heavenly road carved out of the cliff
Recently, it is a less-traveled hiking and mountain climbing route
Here lies Sichuan's only water highway
In the steep canyon cliffs, a river of emerald green, a sight too beautiful to absorb
Lujia Village is located on the precipice of the grand canyon
Known as the village on the cliff
Hiking on the ancient cliff path
Experience the visual shock
We choose to only ascend the mountain without descending (to save our knees)
Hike to where there is a cable car and directly take it to the opposite mountain top (50 yuan/person)
Then carpool with others to the parking area at the foot of the mountain (50 yuan/person)
The cable car is indeed worth a ride, a means of transportation between two mountains
Crossing the canyon, there is even a piece of transparent glass on the ground
Looking down is thrilling and exciting
📍Navigation: Han Yuan Lujia Village (precise positioning)
Departure from Chengdu by self-driving: 3.5 hours
Hiking duration: 3 hours (to the cable car, walking and stopping for photos along the way)
Road conditions: Entire route consists of stone steps + mountain top highway
No need to bring supplies, as there are food vendors along the way
The wind is strong on the mountain, it is recommended to wear windproof jackets and pants.
The slope is quite steep, it is advised to wear professional anti-slip hiking shoes
Wear knee pads, a hat, and carry trekking poles, as hiking downhill can be tough on the legs
marcella_liliththornfield Top 10 Most Beautiful Canyons - Gulu Village -
Follow 'National Geographic' on a journey to see the Jinsha River Grand Canyon, which has been rated as 'One of the Top 10 Most Beautiful Canyons in China'!
And the village on the cliff—Gulu Village
One of the most beautiful canyons in China, the water highway, is worth a visit!
Hello everyone, today I am going to recommend an absolutely unmissable tourist attraction - the only water highway in Sichuan! It has been rated as "one of the most beautiful canyons in China" by National Geographic, with picturesque scenery that makes people linger. It takes 25 hours to drive from Chengdu, and it is very smooth to travel on Sundays too!
Navigation: Gulucun. Starting from Chengdu, the road is unobstructed. As soon as you enter the canyon, the water along the way is emerald green, and there is a dedicated parking lot next to it. After getting off the car, you will see a beautiful "beach".
Walking up, you can overlook the entire canyon. The 2-3 hours of hiking time is a bit tight, so be sure to come and experience it next time! There are two bridges along the way, which are very worth taking photos for memory, and you can also take pictures of the beautiful scenery of the water highway. But be sure to pay attention to safety, there will be more cars on weekends.
Photo spot recommendations:
1. Navigation: Gulucun, the "small beach" next to the parking lot.
2. It's more beautiful going up from Gulucun (didn't go due to time).
3. Navigation: Guancunba Bridge, you can take pictures of the S curve, and you can take pictures of the water highway from above.
In short, this place is really too beautiful, and you will be shocked no matter how many times you come. If you like natural scenery and taking photos for memory, then don't miss this water highway, one of the most beautiful canyons in China! Go and feel it!
"National Geographic" didn't lie to me, the most beautiful canyon in China is stunning!
I simply can't resist such natural scenery. Just 3 hours away from Chengdu, there is such beautiful scenery. It's no wonder it's recommended by my "National Geographic" and included in the "Top Ten Most Beautiful Canyons in China" by National Geographic. It's the only waterway in Sichuan, and there must be a reason for it‼️‼️
The towering peaks on both sides of the canyon are really, really, really spectacular. I really feel how small people are in front of nature, and I really feel the "difficulty of Shu Road" (PS The text I memorized in the past will eventually form a closed loop at an unexpected moment). Please respect life and nature~
——————Travel Guide————
Tour route: Chengdu-Gulu Village-Tongxin Bridge-Daduhe Jinkouhe Grand Canyon
Recommended tour days: Two days (mainly deep tour, not tired and relaxed)
🧭Navigation:
Day1⃣️: 1) Gulu Village
Day2⃣️: 2) Tongxin Bridge 3) Jinkouhe Grand Canyon
🚴Transportation:
Strongly recommend self-driving, public transportation here is inconvenient, and the attractions are scattered (the attractions are in a line, very suitable for self-driving, feel the waterway)
Depart from Chengdu: 3h
Attraction introduction⚠️Comprehensive
1) Gulu Village:
1⃣️There is a parking lot under the village (non-major holidays should be able to stop, holidays are probably hanging) so I personally recommend avoiding holidays
2⃣️Gulu Village is mainly about climbing mountains. The village is located on the mountainside and the top of the mountain🏔️. The main thing is to feel the horse road that the ancients opened up when transportation was inconvenient. The whole process is very steep, and the wind is really super super big, the kind that blows people away (maybe it's seasonal) so it's recommended to wear a hat, but the scenery along the way is worth the hardship all the way, the higher you climb, the more magnificent the scenery~
3⃣️The whole process is not stairs, it is uphill, so it is particularly knee-consuming to go up and down the mountain~
4⃣️P7-P13 Gulu Village shooting~
2) Tongxin Bridge
1⃣️Navigation🧭The first village in the canyon/Dao Bing Museum, in fact, it is a village behind the canyon. You can choose to stay here for the first night. The location is convenient, the homestays are very cheap, and the shopkeepers are super super super enthusiastic~ (If you have high requirements for accommodation, it is recommended to stay in Leshan)
2⃣️Go to Tongxin Bridge to overlook the canyon, it is very magnificent, looking at the traffic on the waterway, it is really shocking~ By the way, Tongxin Bridge is also the boundary between Leshan and two mountains~
3⃣️P2-P6 Tongxin Bridge shooting~
3) Jinkouhe Grand Canyon
1⃣️Direct navigation to Daduhe Jinkouhe Grand Canyon Scenic Area, there is a dedicated parking lot, very convenient.
2⃣️Here you can directly see the steep cliffs on both sides of the canyon, the green river, and the waterway, which makes people have to marvel at the magic of nature
3⃣️P1 shooting point
⚠️Foreigners, Mei, 🈲️enter
Hanyuan Lake Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)
My hometown Hanyuan is just a 3h drive from Chengdu, a sunny small city
This year, when I returned home for the New Year, I found that my hometown has become more and more beautiful.
The first city of sunshine in Panxi
Chengdu people's "back sea"
Recommendations from a local:
📍Location:
Sichuan Province, Ya'an City, Hanyuan County
🚘Transportation:
Self-driving - Navigate from Chengdu and take the expressway directly, which takes about 3h
Public transportation - You can take the intercity high-speed train from Chengdu to Ya'an City, then take a bus to Hanyuan County, or you can take a direct bus from Chengdu to Hanyuan County, which takes 3-4h
🍃Attractions:
1⃣️ Hanyuan Lake Wetland Park (Pictures 1-6, Picture 12)
A 6km greenway along the lake is suitable for walking, cycling, and driving. There are several lawns for camping, boat rides on the lake, and you can watch wild ducks, mandarin ducks, and other birds on the lake. In autumn and winter, you might even encounter seagulls resting during migration.
2⃣️ Taiping Village Viewing Platform (Picture 8)
Navigate to Taiping Village and go uphill. You will see several viewing platforms where you can overlook half of the panoramic view of Hanyuan County and the beautiful scenery of Jiuxiang Town nearby.
3⃣️ Ganzilin Family Farm (Picture 7)
Navigate to the second section of Wuhan Avenue, where there are farmhouses along the way. Each one has a beautiful view where you can drink tea, have meals, play cards, mahjong, enjoy the scenery, sunbathe, and pick Huangguogan.
4⃣️ Hanyuan Agricultural Theme Park (Picture 7)
Located at the intersection of Lizhou Avenue Section 2 and Wenchang Road. You can enter from the intersection and walk along the trail to enjoy the pastoral scenery.
5⃣️ Hanyuan County Town (Pictures 9-11)
You can drive or rent an electric car in the county town to wander around. It's a small mountain town, so it's not recommended to ride a regular bicycle.
6⃣️Jiuxiang Ancient Town
The most beautiful time in Jiuxiang Town is March, during the annual Pear Blossom Festival. Thousands of acres of pear blossoms cover Jiuxiang, and the misty beauty is breathtaking. During this period, you can also visit Jiuxiang Ancient Town and don't miss the Jiuxiang Stone Archway built during the Qing Dynasty.
🍢Food :
Zha Zha Noodles ("Zhong Street Zha Zha Noodles", "Tian Yijia Zha Zha Noodles")
Ta Ta Noodles (Yuanxiang Road "Old Brand Ta Ta Noodles")
Fried Potatoes ("Zhou's Fried Potatoes", "Meet the Pot Side Potatoes" - this one is similar to teppanyaki)
Rice Noodles (Wenchang Road "Er Xiaoxiangxiang Rice Noodles")
Barbecue (Longtan Gully No. 2 Bridge "Shimian Jinzhi Barbecue", Jianghan Avenue "Sisters Barbecue", behind the People's Bank "Post and Telecommunications Barbecue", etc.)
Mao Cai (Jianghan Avenue "De Yue Lou Spicy Hot Pot" - their hot pot noodles are also delicious 😋)
Jiuxiang Beef Hot Pot (No. 64, Pear Blossom Village, Jiuxiang Town, "Qingxi Ancient Town Beef (Headquarters)")
Local Home-style Cuisine Old Shops ("Honglian Restaurant (Hanyuan Store)", "Huangmu Bacon House", "Gao Le Beef House")
Old Shop Fish Hot Pot (Lizhou Avenue "Gongjiao Fish Hot Pot", Jianghan Avenue "Bai Yong Fish Mansion")
🏡Accommodation:
Various homestays
Yue Ting Hotel (often booked by family when returning home)
There are also some lake-view hotels by the lake that you can search for yourself
A jade on the most beautiful road in Sichuan - Hanyuan Lake
Drive along the Chengya Expressway, heading to Xichang. Through the towering mountains, clouds rise and fog falls, high gorges and flat lakes. Get off the highway at Hanyuan, there is a jade green oasis lake in front of you, blue sky and clear water, cloud sky charm. Overlooking Hanyuan Lake, the greenway around the lake, changing scenes and illusions. The meeting of mountains and rivers is a song.
Hanyuan Lihua Yunxuan Homestay Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)
The area around Chengdu is simply a paradise in spring
🌞 Hanyuan is famous for its long sunshine hours, and its special products Sichuan pepper and cherries. This spring, the sea of flowers and fruit villages in Hanyuan are adorned with pear, plum, and peach blossoms, which are truly beautiful!
🌸 The Huahai Fruit Township scenic area is located in Hanyuan County, Ya'an City, covering an area of 120,000 mu. It encompasses the five towns and townships of Jiuxiang Town, Datian Township, Shuangxi Township, Qingxi Town, and Qianyu Township. It takes 6 hours to tour the entire scenic area.
It is currently the largest flower sea area in the country, with the most beautiful scenery and the strongest rural pastoral flavor, making it the top rural holiday tourism area. It can be described as a garden in spring, a forest garden in summer, an orchard in autumn, and a manor in winter.
🖼️ The scenic area mainly includes Jiuxiang Town's ten thousand mu pear garden's Pear Blossom Valley, Shuangxi Township's ten thousand mu of peach blossoms, Qingxi Ancient City (Qingxi Confucian Temple, Tea Horse Ancient Road), Datian Township's hundred-mile fruit and vegetable corridor, and Qianyu Township's Liusha River banks with Crane Dance Countryside and Jinxiu Countryside, among other attractions. It is one of the 'Top Ten Most Beautiful Flower Viewing Spots in Sichuan' and 'Sichuan's First 100 Most Beautiful Scenic Photography Spots', and has been rated as a Sichuan Province rural tourism demonstration town.
📍 Address: Huahai Fruit Township, Jiuxiang Town, Hanyuan County
🍲 Local specialty food: Beef hot pot soup pot
Alan Zhiruo Homestay Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)
Leshan Hiking | Gulu Village | A village on the cliff
|Gulu Village| A village on the cliff. Destination: To reach Gulu Village, search for the navigation to the Yixiantian Bridge. You can park your car when you see a small shop; there is a designated parking area on the side of the road (paid parking). The hiking trail starts to the right of the small shop, and there are signs along the way, so there's no worry about getting lost. The villagers on the mountain are very friendly, and you can ask them if you have any questions.
2 Hiking Duration: It takes about 2.5 hours to climb up the mountain without taking photos or resting. We took some time to eat and take pictures, so it took us 3.5 hours. There are two ways to descend: one is to take the cable car from Gulu Village to the opposite mountain, where you can hire a car to go down; the other is to return the same way, which takes about 1.5 hours. P2P5 are great spots for taking photos, and most of the path is a mule track, so be careful.
3 Transportation and Accommodation: It is recommended to drive there by yourself. There are also restaurants and accommodations on the mountain, which are run by the villagers themselves. It is still recommended to have a full meal before starting the climb. We brought camping equipment and cooked instant noodles ourselves.
4 Equipment List: Comfortable hiking shoes, backpack, two or three bottles of water, chocolate, windproof clothing, windproof hat (it's very windy on the mountain, so be sure to bring a hat), trekking poles, power bank.
5 Precautions: Do not go on rainy days as there may be falling rocks on the mountain. It is recommended to go on sunny or overcast days. The wind on the mountain is much stronger than at the base, so be sure to wear a hat. Be careful with your knees when descending, as it is easy to slip. If you're lucky, you might encounter mules. It's suitable for a one-day hike. If you want to visit other places nearby, there is the Jinkouhe Grand Canyon, which can be included in a two-day itinerary.
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