[2025 Chengdu Attraction] Travel Guide for Longquan Mountain Urban Forest Park (Updated Apr)

Longquanshan Urban Forest Park is a large urban forest park located in the Longquan Mountains in Chengdu, Sichuan Province. It covers an area of about 1,275 square kilometers and involves five districts and counties: Tianfu New Area, Chengdu Eastern New Area, Longquanyi District, Qingbaijiang District, and Jintang County. The park is mainly composed of low hills, with undulating terrain and a maximum altitude of 1,051 meters. Due to its rich natural resources and unique geographical location, the park belongs to the subtropical humid climate zone and has water scenery such as Sancha Lake and Longquan Lake, as well as cultural and historical buildings and facilities such as Luodai Ancient Town, Wufengxi Ancient Town, Yunding Stone City, Beizhou Wenwang Stele, and Ancient Post Road. The overall positioning of Longquanshan Urban Forest Park is "a world-class urban green heart, an international urban living room, and an ecological paradise loved by citizens and tourists." With its unique natural scenery and cultural resources, the park has become an important eco-tourism destination in Chengdu. The Danjingtai Scenic Area in the park is a landmark building in the park. It is golden red in color, with a spiral path up the mountain, forming a circular curve in the center. The highest center is inlaid with the pattern of the Sun God Bird, and it is also a large 360° viewing platform. In addition, the Sancha Lake Tourist Area includes 27 square kilometers of water, 113 islands, and 165 peninsulas, and is a lake-type and mountain-type composite tourist resort. The construction of the park not only improves the local ecological environment but also provides a good place for citizens and tourists to relax and entertain, becoming an oasis in the city.

In early winter, Longquan Mountain is a colorful painting with its vibrant forests and colorful mountains. Walking through this natural treasure is like stepping into a moving painting, with every stroke full of life and vitality. Choose a nice weekend and head out with friends to enjoy the romance and warmth of the winter sun. In the morning, the sun shines through the mist and onto every corner of Longquan Mountain. Walk along the boardwalk to the top of the mountain and look out at the colorful leaves swaying in the wind like dancing butterflies, welcoming winter and gently falling to the ground. Here, you can leave the hustle and bustle of the city behind and listen to the sounds of nature.

The night view is truly unparalleled! At night, people bring tents to the viewing platform to camp. In the cool night breeze, they look down at the brilliant city lights below, and look up at the starry sky, with stars twinkling.... Longquan Mountain Urban Forest Park already has several viewing platforms. It is said that in the future, you can also look out from these platforms to see places like Tianfu Olympic City, Sancha Lake, and the new airport; On ordinary days, you can also enjoy the sight of large areas of green plants and flowers. Centered around the viewing platform, you can engage in outdoor sports, forest night tours....... Another urban internet-famous new landmark is born!

'All the flowers have faded away in April on earth, but the peach blossoms just start to bloom at the mountain temple.' In the 'Peach Blossom Land' of Longquan Mountain, search for the earthly April of your dreams. From Xiangzhang Courtyard to Shijing Temple, the peach blossoms have burst into bloom all over the mountains. This is a beautiful mountain ridge hiking route between spring and summer. It is also a must-visit beginner-level hiking route in Chengdu. Recommended to every friend who likes outdoor hiking and flower viewing. + 📕 Hiking Route: Xiangzhang Courtyard - Shijing Temple 📍 Xiangzhang Courtyard under the clouds 🚇 Take the B exit of Longquanyi Station on Subway Line 2, transfer to bus 870 to Shanquan Greeting Station (walk 1km to Xiangzhang Courtyard to start hiking) 🚶‍♀️ Hiking Tips. The whole journey is about 6km, taking 2-3 hours. Starting from Xiangzhang Courtyard, the route is mostly downhill. Some sections are steep and slippery, so be sure to wear hiking shoes. 🌸 Peach Blossom Tips. Currently, from near Xiangzhang Courtyard to the mountain ridge hiking line, there is a beautiful sea of peach blossoms (photographed on 3.28). The essence of the whole route is about 1km downhill from the high point of Jianshanzi towards Shijing Temple. + 📸 Photo Spot Tips. Picture 3: Near Xiangzhang Courtyard Picture 2: The top of Jianshanzi Picture 1: Below Jianshanzi (direction towards Shijing Temple) Picture 8: Hunie Line Reservoir (at the Z-shaped bay towards Fujiwara Tofu Shop) Picture 10: Near Xiangzhang Courtyard Picture 11: On the way from Xiangzhang Courtyard to Shijing Temple Picture 16: The top of Jianshanzi Picture 17: Hunie Line Reservoir (at the Z-shaped bay towards Fujiwara Tofu Shop) ⬇️

The peach blossoms at Longquan Mountain are in full bloom! Pink mountains and sea of ​​flowers! Located in Tianfu Taoyuan, beautiful Baoshi! Baoshi Village includes two flower viewing spots: Baoshi Lake + Mengli Taoxiang Park, the two places are next to each other. Next to it is Yangtianwo, where you can hike together. Location—Navigate to [Zengjia Tile House] The west side of Baoshi Lake is surrounded by barbed wire and is inaccessible. You have to walk along the east bank of Baoshi Lake to get down to the water to enjoy the flowers. Climbing up the mountain to the east is the Mengli Taoxiang Park. The park has a large area with many flowers and few people, and the peach trees are planted in neat rows. No tickets required! The orchard is open to the public every day. The park has a cement road that is easy to walk on, suitable for strolling with children. There are red flower trees planted on the roadside, which are bright and photogenic. ① Navigate to [Baoshi Dreamland Boutique Park] Main entrance - 3 minutes walk to the center of the park ② Or navigate to [Baoshi Village Committee] Secondary entrance: stroll and enjoy the flowers for 15 minutes to reach the center of the park The roads in the park are very narrow, you can only walk, don't drive in! Baoshi Village Committee has a parking lot but it is very small. You have to come early to get a spot. You can ask villagers for parking, but there is usually a fee. Bus routes ①Walk from the "Longquanyi" Station on Metro Line 2 to the bus stop next to the "Music Square", transfer to Bus No. 862 to the "Shibeizi" Station, and then climb the mountain to Baoshi Lake or to the Mengli Taoxiang Park. ②Take bus No. 872b from the "Taohuaguli" bus stop in Shanquan Town to the "Baoshi Village Group 6" stop FOOD There are farmhouses and internet-famous restaurants around. Please look at roadside signs or ask people, or search online. 【Nearby attractions】 Shanquan Town, the "hometown of peach blossoms", Dafo Village, the "Monument of King Wen of the Northern Zhou Dynasty", Millennium ginkgo trees at the Changsong Temple site, cliff carvings at Yuanbao Village 【Notes】 There is no toilet in the park, so we have to use the toilet in the villagers’ homes! The wild peony flowers in the park have been sprayed with pesticides, so it’s best not to pick them and eat them! There are also private peach fields owned by villagers around the park. Please take care of the flowers, trees and land, do not pick peach blossoms, and do not trample on saplings and vegetables to avoid disputes!

Spring has arrived with no particular duties, save for attending to the flowers, marking yet another year of flower appreciation season. The apricot and cherry blossoms on Longquan Mountain are blooming in competition, and the peach blossoms are also poised to burst forth. This year is relatively hot, causing many of the century-old apricot blossoms to fall. However, at the same time last year, the apricot blossoms were in full bloom. No matter, the cherry blossoms are also quite nice. 📍Detailed address: Xu Yun's Century-Old Cherry Orchard (Jiajia Town, Jianyang, Chengdu City) 🚉Travel tips: Currently, it is only accessible by self-driving, about an hour's drive from downtown Chengdu ⏳Visiting time: About half a day 💰Average cost: No admission fee, parking is available at the farmhouse, dining is about 50 RMB per person ✅Must experience: Recommend several good photo spots, from the bottom of the mountain upwards. There are really a lot of people, so go early (before nine in the morning there are few people) ①Behind the farmhouse, there is a row of apricot blossoms along the stone path, take a high-angle shot for a layered effect (picture 78) ②Ascending the stone path, to the left of the century-old apricot tree, there is a patch of cherry blossoms, with the model below on the big rocks (next to the plastic film pond), the camera position is on the road beside the apricot tree. Find a good foreground to take a high-angle shot (picture1234) ③From the previous spot, go further in, with the model on the dirt road, camera position on the road beside the apricot tree. Find a good foreground to take a high-angle shot (picture56) ④In pictures 910, the model is under the apricot tree, with the camera position behind using the cherry blossoms as a foreground for a flat shot; the camera position is looking up from below the slope.