Leibo Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jul)
Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jul)
Leibo County's cliffs, sea of clouds, sunrise and sunset, and sea of flowers appear in turn
Leibo County's Great Cliff is a natural wonder, with each season having its own charm, but the most beautiful seasons are undoubtedly spring and autumn. In spring, all things revive, the mountains are full of blooming flowers, and there is a vibrant scene; in autumn, the sky is high and the air is fresh, the layered forests are dyed, and they are colorful. During these two seasons, the scenery of the Great Cliff changes every second, dazzling the onlookers.
At dawn, the sea of clouds churns, as if you are in a fairyland. The sun rises from the east, radiating light in all directions, illuminating the entire Great Cliff and forming a magnificent sunrise scene. In the evening, the setting sun goes down, the sky is dyed golden, and the afterglow of the sunset shines on the Great Cliff, which is overwhelmingly beautiful.
In addition, the sea of flowers at the Great Cliff is also a stunning landscape. In spring, wildflowers bloom all over the mountains, exuding fragrance; in autumn, patches of golden fallen leaves are like gold paving the ground, which is extremely beautiful. Against the backdrop of the sea of flowers, the Great Cliff is even more magnificent.
In short, the beautiful scenery of the Great Cliff in Leibo County is like a series of exquisite paintings, making people linger and forget to return. Each season has its unique beauty, making people marvel at the magical charm of nature.
Longtoushan Rock in Guangzhou🪨 | A cool natural oxygen bar, challenging to reach the summit
Visit Longtoushan Forest Park on the weekend, 🆓 no admission fee, 🅿️ free parking, mosquito repellent is a must-have~
Upon entering the park, you can see a dense small forest, the destination of this trip, then turn left⬅️ and go forward, pass by Wolong Lake, and reach a large open space, next to which there is a small stream coming down the mountain road, where many parents are accompanying their children to play, marking the joyous water playtime of summer☀️
It is from here that you start choosing the mountain climbing route, with three options: east, middle, and west 3⃣️. We chose the middle route, which is all stone steps. The dense forest lets in little sunlight, allowing you to feel the coolness of the shade and breathe fresh air in nature. Halfway, there is a viewing platform with stone benches🉑️ for a short rest, and then continue upwards to the Yingxu Pavilion at the summit, with a total climbing time of 3⃣️0⃣️ minutes
There are also the Mushroom Pavilion and the Gemini Pavilion to visit. We chose the west route to go down the mountain. After finishing the stone steps, there is a flat path to walk, where there are warnings to be careful of snakes, and you can see many oddly shaped large rocks🪨, and you will pass under a pitch-black bridge until you return to the original large open space
Facing Wolong Lake, turn left⬅️ to exit the park, the only restroom🚾 is also on this side, along this path are blue skies☁️, white clouds, and green grass.
A breathtaking secret realm! Lauded by 'National Geographic' as 'the edge of the world,' the Longtoushan Grand Cliff is a sight to behold
💖Dear friends, I'm about to introduce a super stunning place! It's the Longtoushan Grand Cliff located in Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province. This place was once featured on the cover of 'Chinese National Geographic' magazine and is acclaimed as 'the edge of the Earth'! 🌍💥
🚗🌄The Longtoushan Grand Cliff is situated at the border of Meigu County and Leibo County, at the tail of the Hengduan Mountains on the edge of the Tibetan Plateau. Standing here, overlooking the nearly 90-degree cliff and the drop of up to 1200 meters, feels like standing on the edge of the world. The sense of awe is truly indescribable! 😲👏
🏞️The geomorphology here is distinctive, with the surface of the mountain being a saddle-shaped plateau that resembles a rectangle. A river flows through the saddle, gently rising to the plateau at an altitude of 4000 meters. When you look towards the southeast, the summit of Longtou Cliff is 3500 meters above sea level, with an imposing presence that is truly awe-inspiring! 💪🌅
🚗Regarding the route, I suggest this itinerary: Depart from Chengdu, take the expressway to Mabian, then follow the G348 national highway to Meigu. On the second day, leave Meigu city about 2KM, pass by Yiqian Bridge, take the 009 township road, and head to Bagu Township Sanganding Gu Xi Hope Primary School. From there, you will see the Huangmaogang Wind Farm in Meigu, Sichuan, and finally arrive at the Longtoushan Grand Cliff! 🚗💨
😍All in all, the Longtoushan Grand Cliff is truly a place worth visiting. The visual impact and the emotional shock will definitely be unforgettable! Come and join me in exploring this beautiful secret realm! 💖🌄
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Journey to Liangshan | Cliff Village, Ma Lake, Dou Sha Guan Ancient Town
✅Itinerary for December 25-26: Liangshan Cliff Village ~ Leibo County Ma Lake Scenic Area ~ Yanjin Dou Sha Guan Ancient Town, a less crowded and beautiful route.
Because the weather was not good these two days, some of the photos I took were a bit gray. The car basically drove along the Jinsha River, and the actual scenery along the way was quite magnificent.
✅Cliff Village (Atuleer Village)
Ticket: Free
Also known as the Sky Ladder Village, it is located in Guli Town, Zhaojue County, Liangshan Prefecture, Sichuan. The village is located on the cliff, with the highest altitude of 2300 meters and the lowest of 628 meters, with a relative altitude difference of 1672 meters. In the past, villagers had to climb vine ladders to travel, some of which were almost vertical and very steep. Now steel ladders have been erected and tourism projects are being developed. Those who are afraid of heights and not very strong are not recommended to climb the steel ladders. The steel pipes between them are all in the air, and it is quite scary to go down the mountain. I didn't go up, I just walked around leisurely, just to see the scenery, there is no need to come here specifically. The canyon scenery at the entrance to the Cliff Village is spectacular, but the Cliff Village, I personally think the scenery is very ordinary. After the poverty alleviation resettlement, most of the villagers moved down, and there are small shops opened by the remaining villagers, and there are also accommodations.
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✅Ma Lake
Ticket: Free
Located in Dahai Village, Huanglang Town, Leibo County, Liangshan, Sichuan, Ma Lake is the third largest plateau freshwater lake in Sichuan, along with Qionghai and Lugu Lake. But Ma Lake is more niche, low-key, and original.
The scenic area consists of Ma Lake, Jinsha River Canyon, and primitive forest. It is a paradise in the depths of Xiaoliangshan. If the weather is clear, the lake and mountain scenery is quite beautiful.
The core scenic spot of Ma Lake, Golden Turtle Island, was built to commemorate Meng Huo, the Yi leader during the Three Kingdoms period. The story of Zhuge Liang's seven captures of Meng Huo happened here.
Stayed at a farmhouse by the lake at night, the lake view room, the scenery and air are good, but the accommodation conditions are poor, the air conditioning does not heat, I didn't think about it at the time, I should ask the landlady for a quilt.
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✅Dou Sha Guan Ancient Town
📍Ticket: Free
🌟Location: Dou Sha Guan Ancient Town, Yanjin County, Zhaotong City
Dou Sha Guan Ancient Town, only 28 kilometers away from Yanjin County, can be self-driving or take a city bus.
✅The ancient town has a history of more than two thousand years, and the current ancient town is rebuilt after the earthquake.
Dou Sha Ancient Town is the first pass from Sichuan to Yunnan. There are historical and cultural relics such as the Five Chi Road, Stone Gate Pass, Tang Yuanzi's Cliff Inscriptions, Ancient City Fort, and Bo People's Hanging Coffins.
The Five Chi Road scenic area, the road is quite steep and slippery, pay attention to safety.
We didn't enter the paid scenic area, we went up the mountain from the parking lot along the river, overlooking the panoramic view of the ancient town, there is an ancient plank road along the river, we walked a section, the scenery is very beautiful.
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Sichuan | A hidden paradise above the cliffs of Gulou Village
Gulou Village, also known as Gulu Village , was selected on October 25, 2019, as part of the second batch of 'Sichuan's Most Beautiful Ancient Villages' list. It is located on the cliffs of the He River Grand Canyon . The only path to reach Gulou Village starts with a hike from 'One Line Sky', a trail that is quite rugged and steep, offering spectacular views.
During the construction of the Chengkun Railway in the 1960s, the engineering team saw villagers swinging back and forth on the cliffs, so they welded a series of steel ladders at the 'One Line Sky' , ending the history of villagers 'swinging' on vines to commute.
In 2003, the government funded and the villagers contributed labor to carve out a road on the cliff face. This road, only a few dozen centimeters wide, is called by them the 'big road', and some also refer to it as the mule and horse path.
On the way to Gulou Village, you can enjoy the scenery of the Dadu River Grand Canyon and visit the Railway Soldiers Museum along the way.
Suitable for hiking beginners, it is also a place where you can bring children. There are many checkpoints along the way where you can overlook the canyon landscape from high up, or experience the thrill of the cliffside path .
Dadu River Canyon National Geological Park - Gulou Yi Village
🚶🏻♂️ The round trip is about 12 kilometers, with an ascent of about 800 meters. It takes around 4 hours.
There are supplies along the way, and signal coverage throughout!
Sichuan Cliff Village, pushing the limits, an adventure trip
📃 Gulu Village, a 'village on the cliff'🔥
Located on the precipice at the entrance of the Dadu River Grand Canyon in Sichuan. And, without a doubt, this Dadu River Grand Canyon was one of the ten most beautiful canyons in China, as named by 'China National Geography' in 2005. Here's a comment that struck straight to my heart: 'Her beauty is of another world❤️, still kept hidden away, little known to the public. The moment you see her for the first time, you're stunned as if a bullet has pierced your heart.'
Indeed, when I stood at the top of 'Gulu Village'🏔 and looked out over the Jinhekou Grand Canyon, it was as if a bullet had gone through my heart, utterly astonishing‼️‼️
👉 One-day tour route: Arrive at the entrance of this Dadu River Canyon in the morning, where you can first take a cruise to tour the canyon, and then go to the cliff village to check in✌. (Since we are special forces, we did not take this cruise).
🎈The attractions along the way include - Canyon Cruise - Railway Museum Town - Popular Iron Chain Bridge - White Bear Gully - Gulu Village (plan according to your own time), and a local guide map is provided at the end for reference.
⭐️Due to limited time, Gulu Village is the key highlight - on weekends, this place is very crowded with many tour buses🚃 and self-driving visitors. To avoid the peak, we went on a weekday, but unexpectedly, there were still many people. Oh my, it's so popular. When you arrive at this mountain, looking up at the sky path, you can't help but marvel at how much manpower and resources must have been spent to carve out this road on the cliff.
⚠️Friends who come here, please be sure to pay attention to safety! Although the road conditions on the cliff are relatively good, you should also be cautious of the rocks above your head❗️
Visiting the Cliff Village in Sichuan: Experience the grandeur of nature and the tenacity of human life
The Cliff Village in Sichuan, nestled deep within the Daliang Mountains, is renowned for its unique geographical location and the resilience of its inhabitants. This village, like a corner forgotten by the world, stands quietly atop the cliffs, facing endless mountains and profound valleys.
The villagers, with their bravery and perseverance, have conquered this rugged land. They climb cliffs and traverse precipices, cultivating hope on this land with their hands and sweat. Their lives are tough, but their eyes are filled with determination and persistence, as if declaring to the world: no matter how difficult life is, we must live on with strength.
The scenery of the Cliff Village is also a unique sight. The mountains here are steep and majestic, as if carved by the divine craftsmanship of nature. When the sun rises, its light shines upon the peaks, casting a clear outline of the Cliff Village on the earth, like a beautiful painting. And when night falls, with stars twinkling and moonlight like water, the Cliff Village transforms into a mysterious castle, inspiring awe and wonder.
However, despite the challenges and difficulties of life in the Cliff Village, its residents have never given up their pursuit of a better life. With their own hands, they have created miracle after miracle, revitalizing this land with vibrant life. Their story is like an inspiring anthem, telling us: no matter how hard life is, as long as we have faith and courage, we can overcome all difficulties and create a beautiful future of our own.
Villages on the ladder to the sky, a human miracle above the clouds
Sichuan's cliff village, originally named Atule'er village, is located in Gulizhen, Zhaojue County, Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Southwest China's Sichuan Province. This village is famous for its unique geographical location and its once mode of transportation, and is known to the outside world as the 'cliff village'.
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Journey to Liangshan | Cliff Village, Ma Lake, Dou Sha Guan Ancient Town
✅Itinerary for December 25-26: Liangshan Cliff Village ~ Leibo County Ma Lake Scenic Area ~ Yanjin Dou Sha Guan Ancient Town, a less crowded and beautiful route.
Because the weather was not good these two days, some of the photos I took were a bit gray. The car basically drove along the Jinsha River, and the actual scenery along the way was quite magnificent.
✅Cliff Village (Atuleer Village)
Ticket: Free
Also known as the Sky Ladder Village, it is located in Guli Town, Zhaojue County, Liangshan Prefecture, Sichuan. The village is located on the cliff, with the highest altitude of 2300 meters and the lowest of 628 meters, with a relative altitude difference of 1672 meters. In the past, villagers had to climb vine ladders to travel, some of which were almost vertical and very steep. Now steel ladders have been erected and tourism projects are being developed. Those who are afraid of heights and not very strong are not recommended to climb the steel ladders. The steel pipes between them are all in the air, and it is quite scary to go down the mountain. I didn't go up, I just walked around leisurely, just to see the scenery, there is no need to come here specifically. The canyon scenery at the entrance to the Cliff Village is spectacular, but the Cliff Village, I personally think the scenery is very ordinary. After the poverty alleviation resettlement, most of the villagers moved down, and there are small shops opened by the remaining villagers, and there are also accommodations.
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✅Ma Lake
Ticket: Free
Located in Dahai Village, Huanglang Town, Leibo County, Liangshan, Sichuan, Ma Lake is the third largest plateau freshwater lake in Sichuan, along with Qionghai and Lugu Lake. But Ma Lake is more niche, low-key, and original.
The scenic area consists of Ma Lake, Jinsha River Canyon, and primitive forest. It is a paradise in the depths of Xiaoliangshan. If the weather is clear, the lake and mountain scenery is quite beautiful.
The core scenic spot of Ma Lake, Golden Turtle Island, was built to commemorate Meng Huo, the Yi leader during the Three Kingdoms period. The story of Zhuge Liang's seven captures of Meng Huo happened here.
Stayed at a farmhouse by the lake at night, the lake view room, the scenery and air are good, but the accommodation conditions are poor, the air conditioning does not heat, I didn't think about it at the time, I should ask the landlady for a quilt.
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✅Dou Sha Guan Ancient Town
📍Ticket: Free
🌟Location: Dou Sha Guan Ancient Town, Yanjin County, Zhaotong City
Dou Sha Guan Ancient Town, only 28 kilometers away from Yanjin County, can be self-driving or take a city bus.
✅The ancient town has a history of more than two thousand years, and the current ancient town is rebuilt after the earthquake.
Dou Sha Ancient Town is the first pass from Sichuan to Yunnan. There are historical and cultural relics such as the Five Chi Road, Stone Gate Pass, Tang Yuanzi's Cliff Inscriptions, Ancient City Fort, and Bo People's Hanging Coffins.
The Five Chi Road scenic area, the road is quite steep and slippery, pay attention to safety.
We didn't enter the paid scenic area, we went up the mountain from the parking lot along the river, overlooking the panoramic view of the ancient town, there is an ancient plank road along the river, we walked a section, the scenery is very beautiful.
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