[2025 Shimian Attraction] Travel Guide for Menghuo Castle (Updated Jan)

It's the season to see and play in the snow again❄. I've been to Western Sichuan too many times, so this time I decided to explore some lesser-known snow spots—Shimian in Ya'an, a place where southerners can enjoy the same dreamy snow scenery as Harbin without leaving Sichuan🏂 · ⭕️How to get there❓ 🚗Self-drive: Depart from Tianfu Square in Chengdu, take the G5 Beijing-Kunming Expressway, and you'll reach Shimian County in about 3 hours📍. The scenery along the way is beautiful, especially the Mudashan Tunnel. Once you exit the tunnel, the weather changes dramatically, making it feel like you've traveled through four seasons😁 (Tips: If you take the high-speed train🚄, you can only reach Ya'an Station, and then you have to transfer to a bus to Shimian, which is a bit of a hassle, so it's not highly recommended) · ⭕️Itinerary📅 ✅Day1️⃣   Menghuo City - Sanbai BBQ - Gongga Hot Spring · 🔸Play - Enjoy the rime at Menghuo City About 1 hour's drive from Shimian County🚗, this place has a large area of spruce forest🌲, which looks particularly beautiful with the rime, making it perfect for taking photos📸. You can also enjoy hiking🚶🏻 and horseback riding🐴 here, which is quite fun. · 🔸Eat - Shimian's specialty "Fire on the Float"🔥 If you come to Shimian and don't try Shimian BBQ, it's a waste of a trip! We went to Sanbai BBQ🔥, where someone grills the food for you, so you can just eat and take photos. Watching the flames dance is super cool😎 · 🔸Soak - Gongga Hot Spring♨ A 10-minute drive from Sanbai BBQ, there's a Junlan Hot Spring Resort Hotel·Gongga Hot Spring, where you can soak in the hot spring. The environment is great, and there's even a performance at night, which is awesome😂 · ✅Day2️⃣   Wanggangping Scenic Area - Xieluo Fort - Return 🔸Play - Skiing at Wanggangping🏂 + Watching the sea of clouds ❤️Activity 1️⃣: Watch the rime and the sea of clouds☁️ at the top of the mountain, which is very spectacular. Wanggangping faces the Gongga Mountains⛰️, offering an unbeatable view. You can admire the Gongga Snow Mountain from the viewing platform. ❤️Activity 2: Skiing at Gongga Ski Resort⛷️. We went on the first day the ski resort opened this winter, and skiing was a fantastic experience👍🏻 Tips: The ski resort is in the scenic area of Daping, at an altitude of 2,400 meters, so there's no need to worry about altitude sickness. · 🔸Stay: Xieluo Fort🏡  If you don't want to leave, you can stay at Xieluo Fort in Xieluo Township, Shimian, which is a 30-minute drive from the county. The architecture and natural scenery here are very unique, and you'll definitely feel it's worth the trip～ 💡Tips: Before you set off, prepare gloves🧤, a hat, a scarf🧣, and hand warmers🔥, as it's really cold on the mountain!

Altay in Sichuan - Yele Lake Bar in Chengdu Recently it was popular on CCTV. The local cultural scenery is refreshing and refreshing. After watching it, I wanted to go on a trip where anyone can go, but it was too far and my fingertips were too thin. It doesn't matter, there is also our own Altay around Chengdu - (located in Yele Township, Mianning County, Liangshan Prefecture), which retains the scenery of plateau lakes at an altitude of 2,600. For fun~ 2 days and 1 night self-driving route It is 320km away from Chengdu, so self-driving experience is the best! Day1: Chengdu➡️Menghuo City➡️Shimian County Day2: Shimian County➡️Yele Lake➡️Chengdu It is not recommended to go on a one-day tour as the time is too tight. It takes 5 hours to drive from Chengdu. The two-day trip is relatively comfortable. On the first day, you can go to Shimian to eat barbecue, go to Menghuo City for fun, and stay in Shimian County or Liziping in the evening. It took about 1 hour to drive there the next day. About camping You can camp by the lake and watch the starry sky here at night, it’s so beautiful~ However, there are fees for camping there, which is not expensive. There is a big temperature difference between morning and evening, so it is more suitable for friends with outdoor experience. Must-see attractions Along the way, we encountered cattle, sheep, monkeys, and black mountain pigs, which was very original; The blue lake, distant mountains and close water, cattle and sheep meadows, and villages halfway up the mountain really gave me a sense of sight of Altay Xinjiang. You can take photos by the lake📷Primitive small forest and grassland Taking photos is really impressive and the scenery is stunning!!! About tickets free About food Asbestos BBQ and Xichang Haggis Rice Noodles are a must-try; Jiuxiang Beef There is nothing delicious near Yele Lake, so it is recommended to bring your own snacks and fruits. Best viewing time From June to September, Yele Lake is the most beautiful season. The lake is blue, surrounded by primeval forests, with snow-capped mountains reflected in it, and large meadows with clusters of rhododendrons and wild flowers. Cattle and sheep roam waist-deep in the lake. Grazing peacefully in the pasture. Attention ⚠️ There is a big temperature difference between day and night in Yele Lake, so you should wear a thick coat and a hat to keep warm. Girls should wear sunscreen and UV rays are stronger If you are going camping, remember to bring a sleeping bag

Yele, I stumbled upon this place online and was instantly intrigued. Taking advantage of the holiday, I drove there from Chengdu, which took about four hours. Upon entering the lake area, I was truly stunned by the natural and primitive scenery of mountains, lakes, livestock, and houses. Driving around the lake made me feel incredibly relaxed. Forget about the crowded Dali; this is the real place where you can feel the wind. Here are some tips: 1. There's no admission fee, but there's someone guarding the entrance to the lake area. Whether you can get in depends on your luck. I had to talk to the gatekeeper for a while, and eventually, after registering my information, I was allowed in. 2. There are hardly any tourists; I only encountered what seemed to be an outdoor group in the entire afternoon, and I was the only individual traveler. 3. Most of the journey is on the highway. Just navigate to Yele Lake. There's a winding mountain road with lots of small stones just before you reach the lake area, so be careful with your tires. 4. There aren't many places to stay inside, so I suggest camping or staying in Shimian after your visit. 5. If you have extra time, you can also visit the nearby Menghuo City.

Travel to Sichuan comfortably, and visit Ya'an with pandas. During your autumn trip to Ya'an, known as the "Throat of the Sichuan-Tibet Line", take a pleasant trip to visit giant pandas. 📍Bifengxia·China Giant Panda Conservation and Research Center Ya'an Base Address: Bifeng Town, Xiali Township, Yucheng District, Ya'an City 🎫Ticket: 100💰 (includes Giant Panda Base + Canyon + Sightseeing Car) ⌚️Bear feeding time at the base: 9:00/11:30/14:00 Bifeng Gorge has beautiful mountains and clear waters, strange peaks and dangerous walls, and picturesque scenery. In the Mao Forest, there lives a group of naive giant pandas. 🐼 The giant panda park inside the Ya'an base is a giant panda breeding and research base that integrates giant panda breeding, breeding, scientific research, popular science education and rare wild animal rescue. It is reported that there are more than 70 giant pandas living in the park. Take the sightseeing bus in the scenic area to visit the four parks of Leopard Mountain, Returnees Park, Kindergarten, and Baixiongping. You can see giant pandas of different ages. The eyes are bright in the afternoon, and the cute giant pandas are also eating. They eat bamboo shoots, steamed buns, and apples with their heads tilted, lying on their backs, and apples... The scenes of giant pandas eating and broadcasting are really healing. It is worth mentioning that in the Ya'an base, you can easily meet these cute dumplings without queuing. There are parent-child giant pandas, and there are also twin giant pandas...the scenes of them playing and playing together are super cute. Come to Bifeng Gorge to see giant pandas and see who your favorite panda is. After shopping around, I especially loved Beibei from Haiguiyuan. She is so handsome and cute. I really like it. 📍Menghuo City Scenic Area Address: Liziping, Shimian County, Ya'an City Tickets: Free Sightseeing bus: 30💰 Coming to Menghuo City in autumn is like walking into "Kenya". Looking up, you can see the majestic snow-capped mountains in the distance, and at your feet is a poetic alpine meadow. In the autumn, the alpine meadows are dyed with layers of forests, colorful forests, golden grasslands, and simple log fences, which outline a natural pastoral scenery. Here you can cycle, and you can also challenge the glass sky bridge, the long rope suspension bridge... Stay in a forest cabin and feel the tranquility of living in a paradise. Looking at the beacon tower, you can recall the story of Zhuge Liang's seven captures of Meng Huo during the Three Kingdoms period. This land is also home to giant pandas, and wild giant pandas have been released in the past. 📍Menghuo City Yunqi Valley Hotel Address: Group 3, Menghuo Village, Liziping Yi Township, Shimian County, Ya'an City Under the majestic snow-capped mountains, there is a secluded mountain retreat where you can fall asleep under the stars. The small wooden houses are very suitable for family outings. Surrounded by green mountains, the scenery is beautiful. At night, you can see the beautiful starry sky when you open the window. It is an ideal dream house.

Menghuo City is the last battlefield in Zhuge Liang's seven captures of Menghuo, and it was here that Menghuo completely surrendered to Zhuge Liang, so this place was named 'Menghuo City'. Next to Menghuo City is a well-equipped resort with decent accommodation conditions. Of course, it is more recommended for everyone to stay in the small wooden houses on the meadow. Here you can see the sea of clouds in the morning, the sunset in the afternoon, and the starry sky and the Milky Way at night. Next to it is the original dense forest, and it is very beautiful to walk through. The stay experience is very good, if you are interested, you can place an order online, and then come and stay for a night to feel it! If you stay in the resort outside, you can take the scenic area's shuttle bus to visit the attractions during the day. As the place where Zhuge Liang captured Menghuo for the seventh time, it now has 'primitive forest, large meadow, red stone beach, beacon tower, moon lake' 5 natural attractions, as well as glass bridge, forest trail, horse field, ATV and other entertainment projects; the largest open area in Menghuo City is the 'large meadow', which is the 'first wild giant panda relocation site in the world', and it can be selected here to see its good ecology. In the autumn, the trees and shrubs in the large meadow have turned yellow and red, and the scenery is quite beautiful.

Around Chengdu | Mengcheng City, meet the twilight city h Meng get the city has the largest mountain ecological meadow in the southwest, very spectacular, feeling in a wild land, The original forest is like the feeling of Twilight. ~ . From Chengdu, it takes 4-5 hours. It is recommended to arrange for two days and one night. Route: Chengdu-Yaan-Asbestos-Liziping-Mengchengcheng Tips: 1. Mengcheng City 20 yuan parking fee, 20/person sightseeing Car (including back and forth). 2. Meng Chengcheng people are less beautiful, very suitable for three-five friends to drive by themselves, very leisurely and sentimental, but must pay attention to safety! 3. The hotels and accommodations near the scenic spot are not very easy to find, and more dry food and daily necessities are available. 4. The asbestos barbecue, which is known as the "first burning in the world", must not be missed! ! ! Note: Mengcheng City has a large temperature difference between morning and evening, 10-25 degrees, pay attention to bring enough clothes. Sunshine is very strong, pay attention to sun protection, and add water in time. Accommodation: Just in the home of Mengcun Village, you can find the right one. We are the RV that is sleeping by car. Address: Mengcheng City, Mengcun Village, Liziping, Shimian County, Ya'an City.

Around Chengdu, the white spot is super beautiful. Mengcheng City Mengcheng City: It is located in Liziping Township, Shimian County, Ya'an City. It takes about 4 hours to drive from Chengdu. It is the Yaxi Expressway. Highways formed by viaducts and caves are natural, and tolls are particularly expensive. Climate: Mengchengcheng is the land of Zhuge Liangqiu in the Three Kingdoms Period. The elevation of 2,600 meters is just right. It will not be high and will be cool in early summer, but pay attention to the temperature difference between morning and evening, thick clothes will bring. What to play: Mengcheng City has an alpine ecological meadow. The sightseeing car is 2 km away and is a beacon tower in the Three Kingdoms period. It has always been uninterested in new things and went straight back. You will pass by the sightseeing car and pass by the Red Rock Beach. However, because the small door is closed, you have not yet opened it. You will go straight to the alpine meadow. There is a mangrove tree in the neck. The legend is the god tree that helps Meng. Green leaves have grown in May. Going forward, it is a forest like Twilight, which is perfect for taking pictures. How to get there: I am a direct travel group. I am sending a group every week on the 24th and 6th. I have a good salary of 300 yuan. I also give you plenty of free time to take pictures. Note: 1. Hats, sunscreens, and sunglasses are needed. Sunscreen must be done. 2. In addition to sun protection, it is necessary to prevent cold, so thick coats must be brought. 3. Special reminder, white, yellow, red, three colors in Mengcheng City shooting should be the most dazzling color.

Asbestos Meng won the city, it is said that Meng received the first six games, and he and Zhuge invited the seventh game. Legend has it that before the seventh battle started, Zhuge Liang stole a tree of gods that Meng received. Without this tree, the god tree that can be moved to Tianbingtian will help him to win. Finally, the blood of the soldiers was stained with red stones, and Meng was crying in the sky, and the tears turned into a river between the red rocks.