[2025 Wenchuan Attraction] Travel Guide for Longchi National Forest Park (Updated Apr)

This place is really worth a visit. Now it's autumn, the scenery is even more beautiful! 🍂🍂🍂 A day trip around Chengdu, departing from Chengdu in the morning, a little over an hour's drive can reach Longchi. All the way up the mountain, feel the breath of autumn, enjoy the gift of nature. 🌲🌲🌲 Longchi National Forest Park has magnificent natural scenery, mountains and rivers depend on each other, autumn is even more colorful, very suitable for a day trip. Here is the lake of tranquility, the lake is quiet, like a poem and painting. You can take a walk by the lake, or rent a small boat to cruise on the lake, feel the tranquility and freedom. 🌄🌄🌄 In addition to the lake, there are also majestic mountains, dense forests, peculiar stone scenery and other natural scenery, which make people linger and forget to return. You can bring a tent and camp here to enjoy the night of nature. 📸📸📸 This is also a paradise for photography enthusiasts. Whether it's the grandeur of mountains and rivers, or the colorful autumn leaves, you can find inspiration here. Remember to bring a camera and record this beautiful day. 🍽️🍽️🍽️ Around Longchi, there are also some farmhouses and restaurants where you can taste local delicacies such as roast whole lamb and wild vegetables. You can also bring back some local products, such as walnuts and dried kiwi. 🍁🍁🍁 Autumn is one of the best seasons to go to Longchi. Bring your family and friends and come here to feel the charm of nature!

🌟**Escape the City and Embrace Nature** Looking for a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of the city? Look no further than Longchi National Forest Park! Here, you'll find mountaintops blooming with alpine azaleas, crystal-clear streams, and lush forests. Every step of the way offers picturesque scenery that will refresh your mind and body. 🌲**Reasons to Visit** * **Easy Access**: Only a 1.5-hour drive from downtown Chengdu. * **Diverse Scenery**: Camping, streams, lakes, and pristine forests - it has it all. * **Lush Greenery**: Enjoy the shade of trees and the gentle murmur of streams along the way. * **Pet-Friendly**: Bring your furry friends along for the fun! * **Perfect for Groups**: Ideal for a getaway with friends or family. 🔍**Destination**: Longchi National Forest Park 🎫**Tickets**: Free 🅿️**Parking Fee**: CNY 20 🌟**Hiking Tips** 1. **Vehicle Arrangements**: Vehicles are not allowed past the main gate. Parking is available at the entrance. If you need to drive inside, contact local farmers in advance for reservations (CNY 60/person). 2. **Road Conditions**: The last few kilometers leading to Longchi are gravel roads. Drive with caution if your car has low ground clearance. 3. **Monkey Sightings**: Monkeys are mainly seen near the park entrance and are less common along the hiking trails. 4. **Flowering Season**: The blooming period for alpine azaleas on the mountaintop is short. 5. **Communication and Payment**: There is no cell service on the mountaintop. A small shop sells potato snacks and drinking water (cash only). It's recommended to bring enough snacks and water. 6. **Sun and Rain Protection**: Protect yourself from the sun while hiking. Bring an umbrella and a sun hat. 7. **Mosquito Repellent**: Be mindful of mosquito bites. Pack mosquito repellent. 8. **Eco-Friendly Travel**: Please respect the environment. Do not litter and help maintain the beauty of this natural wonderland.

Today I will share with you a place where you can play in the snow in one hour around Chengdu. You can go back and forth on the same day on weekends [Like] 📍Longchi National Forest Park Located in Longchi Town, Dujiangyan City, it has been closed due to the earthquake and has recently reopened. You can enjoy the cool water in summer and play in the snow in winter. It is the nearest snow-playing holy place around Chengdu You can also see many monkeys along the way. The monkeys here are not as wild as the monkeys in Mount Emei. Don’t be too comfortable when taking children to play. The snow on the top of the mountain is very comfortable to make snowmen and snowball fights. In the afternoon, you can go to Dujiangyan to play and taste the local specialties and the night view of Nanqiao when you go down the mountain ✅✅✅Tips for playing: 🎫Tickets: It is free to enter by foot, and it costs 20 yuan to drive to the top of the mountain. We took the path all the way up to Longchi, which was 6.5km in total, and took the road all the way down to the parking lot, which was 10.5km in total, for a total of 17km round trip. 🚗Transportation: Direct self-driving If you want to experience mountain climbing, park your car at the entrance of the mountain. If you just want to play in the snow, you can drive directly to the top of the mountain General situation in the park: 1. About monkeys🐒: Don’t carry plastic bags in your hands. Wear a backpack as much as possible. Plastic bags may be robbed. The monkeys in Longchi are not as fierce as those in Mount Emei. They will not attack people actively. We only eat when we give them food. It’s better to have a trekking pole in your hand. Monkeys dare not approach! 2. There are small vendors at the starting point of the hike, selling food and water, mainly instant noodles + sausages. There are no vendors after passing the mountain gate. 3. The road along the way is relatively clean and will not dirty your shoes. The path is closer and the road will be a little wet, but overall it is easy to walk and not slippery. 4. The entire loop to the top of Longchi Mountain is about 20 kilometers round trip. If you finish the walk, you need to set off early. 5. There is almost no signal on the mountain, so you need to pay attention to safety. 6. There is a largest parking lot halfway up the mountain where you can camp and set up a canopy for barbecue. ⚠️Precautions 1. If you use an open flame, please pay attention to safety and extinguish the fire when you leave. 2. There are few trash cans on the mountain, so please protect the environment and take away the trash with you. 3. There is a source of drinking water on the mountain, please do not pollute it. 4. Because the mountain is relatively high, please take good warm-keeping measures. It is not cold when climbing, but it will be very cold once you stop. 5. There are no toilets in the mountain, so pay attention to protecting the environment. 6. There are few parking spaces, so don't park randomly to affect traffic. 7. If you drive to the top of the mountain, it is best to have anti-skid chains. There will be floating ice and snow on the road at the top of the mountain.

🌟Travel Plan is Here! Want to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and embrace the greenery of nature? Longchi National Forest Park near Chengdu is your best choice!👣 🎒【Travel Essentials】 - Lightweight Backpack🎒: Pack water, snacks, and sunscreen - Comfortable Hiking Shoes👟: The mountain paths are beautiful, but you need to tread carefully - Camera📷: Capture every moment of the fresh greenery 🚗【About Transportation】 Leave early from Chengdu, and drive for about 2 hours to reach directly🚗. For public transportation, take the metro to Xipu Station, then transfer to a direct bus🚌, convenient and eco-friendly! 🛡️【Safe Travel】 - Wear non-slip shoes, the mountain paths are slippery, be careful - Bring insect repellent, there are many insects in nature - Follow park regulations, do not litter, protect the environment 🏞️【Must-Visit Attractions】 1. Emerald Lake🏞️: Green as jade, reflecting the mountains, a perfect photo spot! 2. Primitive Forest Hiking Trail🌲: Take a deep breath and feel the embrace of nature 3. Waterfall Group💦: The sound of water trickling, cool and refreshing in summer 📸【Photo Spots】 - Stand on the viewing platform, the panoramic view of the forest under a wide-angle lens is breathtaking - Take a photo with ancient trees, feel the tranquility of time - Pose in front of the waterfall, capture the refreshing moment 🍽️【Local Delicacies】 After descending the mountain, head to a nearby town to taste authentic farmhouse dishes🥗, such as stir-fried bamboo shoots with meat and wild vegetable soup, delicious and healthy! 💡【Tips】 - It is recommended to leave early, off-peak travel is more enjoyable - There are no commercial facilities in the park, bring your own food and water - There are many mosquitoes in summer, do not forget mosquito repellent Come to Longchi National Forest Park and start a refreshing trip on a whim!🌿

In the Longmen Mountains, within the Longchi National Forest Park in Dujiangyan, Chengdu, there is a botanical garden covering more than 620 acres. Every spring, 104 species of rhododendrons bloom one after another, attracting visitors who wander among them, marveling and lingering. This botanical garden is the Huaxi Subalpine Botanical Garden of the Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, also known as the Chinese Rhododendron Garden. It is the only botanical garden in China with the core goal of rhododendron conservation and research. It has collected and preserved more than 2,000 species of living plants, including over 420 species of wild rhododendrons. There are more than 1,000 species of rhododendrons in total, with nearly 600 species in China, mostly distributed in the southwest and south regions. As one of the important garden landscaping tree species, it is known as the "flower that blooms from the seaside to the clouds."

A secret paradise reluctant to be shared, go to the wilderness to breathe fresh oxygen✅ There is a place you absolutely must not miss! Primeval forest, wild vegetables, wild fruits, wildflowers, and wild animals shuttle through the woods. Here, you can feel the beauty of being a part of nature as a human, living in harmony with the earth! ✅As a national forest park, Dragon Pool is a place you wouldn't mind visiting 100 times, allowing your eyes to bathe in the lush greenery, letting your nose enjoy the super fragrant air, taking photos with the century-old pines. This place can make you completely forget all the troubles of the city. 🌈【Location】 Dujiangyan Dragon Pool National Forest Park, Chengdu City 🚘【Transportation】 【Self-driving】: Navigate to Dragon Pool National Forest Park 【Public Transportation】: Inconvenient, self-driving is recommended. 💢【Notice】 1️⃣There are quite a few monkeys on the mountain roads, it is safer to hike in groups or with a stick, and do not hold food in your hands!! 2️⃣The mountain is 1-2 degrees cooler than the city, bring a coat, Dujiangyan is rainy, bring an extra raincoat. 3️⃣The last section of the road to Dragon Pool is in poor condition, it is recommended to drive slowly, and sedans should be driven by skilled drivers. 4️⃣Ordinary cars are not allowed up the mountain, occasionally the scenic area will allow cars to go up the mountain, depending on the situation, be prepared to hike up. 🎉🎉【Special Recommendations】 1️⃣If you love light hiking, it is recommended to park your car at the foot of the mountain and walk up, the breeze in the mountains is really refreshing. 2️⃣There is a farmhouse at the foot of the mountain where you can eat, but it is not recommended to eat before hiking, otherwise, it will be hard to climb. 3️⃣Bring your best photography equipment! Don't miss out on the lush greenery. 4️⃣You can buy wild vegetables sold at the entrance, they are mostly picked by local villagers, and it's hard to find such pure green food in the city.

Chengdu's west gate is 1.5H away|Join us for a hike in Longchi to see the high mountain rhododendrons The rhododendrons are truly dreamy when they bloom, and the road into the mountains is really rough... Hello, everyone, this is a hiking trail I've just completed. Hearing that the rhododendrons in Longchi were in full bloom, I specifically took this route. Don't miss out on hiking to see the high mountain rhododendrons, as the peak blooming period is expected to last another week!!! Navigation: Longchi National Forest Park (there is a parking lot near the destination) Admission: Free Parking fee: Free (there was no charge yesterday, but it might be 20 on weekends) Recommended Reason The closest high mountain rhododendrons to Chengdu are in full bloom, with over 400 varieties, including purple, pink, white, and the rare yellow, all blooming together. Cameras can't capture the beauty of the rhododendron forest; you have to be there to see it for yourself. The scenery along the way in Longchi National Forest Park is stunning, with a wide view from halfway up the mountain. The hiking trail includes roads, dirt paths, stone steps, forest trails, and wooden plank paths, offering a great experience. The hiking difficulty is moderate. The round trip to the rhododendron forest via the forest trail is 9.5KM. This time it took 2.5H to go up the mountain and 1.5H to come down (including time reserved for enjoying and photographing the rhododendrons). Along the hike, there are many snow bud vegetables and ferns, so if you plan to forage, remember to bring a big bag, or you won't be able to carry everything. Transportation: 1.5H from Chengdu, take the highway to the provincial road, the last 3 kilometers to the entrance of Longchi scenic area are extremely rough, and sedans need to drive slowly to avoid potholes. Meals: It is recommended to bring your own food for the hike (there are vendors selling snacks in the rhododendron forest, and there is no cell phone signal at the mountain top, so bring cash). Navigation: Download the Longchi hiking trail in advance to avoid getting lost (see P12 for the trail). Round trip hiking time for the rhododendron forest: 4-5 hours Round trip hiking time for Longchi: 6 hours Tips Regarding driving up the mountain, it is currently not allowed by the officials. To drive, you can only book lunch at a farmhouse in the scenic area, which costs 60 per person (a rip-off). After the rain, the forest dirt path can be wet and slippery, so hiking shoes and trekking poles are essential. Practice no-trace outdoors and take your trash with you.

You can enjoy snow in Chengdu for free. You should at least take a trip to Dujiangyan to see the snowy mountains. Having been in Chengdu for so long, this is my first time visiting Dujiangyan, and it did not disappoint! I saw the first snow (as a southerner, seeing snow is still very exciting) It's very suitable for everyone to take weekend trips around the area for photo shoots and check-ins, and it's also very photogenic. I've organized the departure route for you! Dujiangyan Longchi National Forest Park Driving from Chengdu takes 1.5h (I started from Xipu) Admission: 0r Parking: 0r (a cleaning fee of 20r per car) Hiking: Walking the main road one way takes about 1.5h (small paths are not recommended) Tip: There is no signal on the mountain, it's best to bring some cash, there are some snack stalls inside, or you can bring your own food The further you go, the thicker the snow gets. The snowy forest scenery is very beautiful for photos. You might encounter wild animals during your visit, so make sure to hide your food in your bag in advance~

It's not that Harbin can't afford it, it's that Longchi is more cost-effective Longchi is the closest place to Chengdu for snow fun and mountain climbing Reasons for recommendation: ✅Close to Chengdu, 1h drive from the west gate; ✅ Free! No tickets, economical for the whole family to go, only need to pay for parking: 20 yuan/car; ✅The car can drive directly to the middle of the mountain, where there is snow, for the elderly and children who do not want to climb the mountain, can stop directly in the middle of the mountain, can dig snow; ✅Those who want to climb the mountain can also walk on the main road or through the forest path, the higher up the mountain, the bigger the snow, the more beautiful the scenery, walking between the mountains and forests, the alpine lake sleeps quietly, the fog is ethereal like a fairyland, the pine branches are full of frost, the mountains and fields are dotted with snow, the forest and snow field are familiar, as if in a dreamy ice and snow fairy tale world; ✅There are wild monkeys in the middle of the mountain, children will be super excited when they see them, we met a group of dozens of monkeys that day, as long as the doors and windows are closed tightly, there is no danger if they are not teased. tips: ⚠️The temperature on the mountain is low, the road is slippery, remember to wear thicker, wear a hat and scarf🧣, wear non-slip shoes, and take good care of the warmth; ⚠️There is a gravel road into the mountain, the road condition is not very good, it is recommended that those with poor skills, cars with low chassis should be careful to go; ⚠️It is best to solve the meal at the farmhouse on the road, there are only instant noodles at the mountain gate, no other catering, there is nothing to sell after entering the mountain gate.