[2025 Li County Attraction] Travel Guide for Mengtun River Valley Scenic Area (Updated May)

Here's a travel guide to Mengtun Valley: Introduction Located in Upper and Lower Meng Townships in the northwest of Li County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, Mengtun Valley is a natural scenic area featuring snow-capped mountains, glacial lakes, pristine forests, and rare wildlife. Known as "Where Dreams Begin," it is characterized by its pristine, unique, and mysterious qualities. Transportation Guide • Self-driving: From Chengdu, take the Cheng-Guan Expressway, Du-Wen Expressway, and Wen-Ma Expressway to Xuecheng, then proceed to Mengtun Valley Scenic Area in Upper Meng Township. The total distance is about 190 km, taking approximately 2.5 hours. • Bus: Take a bus from Chadianzi Bus Station in Chengdu to Li County, get off at Xuecheng, then transfer to a local minivan to the scenic area. The entire journey takes about 3 hours. Recommended Attractions • Laojun Valley: Famous for its steep terrain and deep gorges, featuring Maiduoshi Sacred Mountain, Nine Lakes, Thousand-Zhang Waterfall, and vast rhododendron fields, representing the typical natural landscapes of Mengtun Valley. • Gaoqiao Valley: Features ancient battlefield ruins, waterfalls, and alpine meadows. A 5-6 hour hike leads to Gaoqiao Lake at an altitude of about 4,000 meters. • Tasi Valley: Known for its cascading waterfalls and pristine forests, perfect for adventure and rock climbing. Accommodation Options • Camping tents: The scenic area offers rentals of air mattresses, moisture-proof pads, and sleeping bags. Visitors can choose their camping spots. • Glamping tents: Equipped with 1.2m beds, suitable for two people. • Luxury glamping tents: Furnished with 1.5m beds for a more comfortable stay. • Deluxe luxury suites: Feature 1.8m beds with private bathrooms. Itinerary • Day 1: Depart from Chengdu, pass through Taoping Qiang Village to reach Mengtun Valley, explore Laojun Valley or Gaoqiao Valley, evening camping and bonfire party. • Day 2: Watch sunrise over snow mountains in the early morning, return to Chengdu after breakfast. Important Notes • Clothing guide: Bring warm jackets, comfortable shoes, hats, sunscreen, moisturizer, and umbrellas. • Equipment preparation: Due to high altitude and strong sunlight, bring sunglasses, sun hats, sunscreen, lip balm, motion sickness medicine, chargers, and toiletries. • Dining arrangements: The campsite offers barbecue and hot pot meals, or you can bring your own food. Mengtun Valley offers unique natural scenery and ethnic culture, making it perfect for hiking, camping, and photography. Hope this guide helps you better plan your trip.

Take advantage of the good weather and come to Mengtun River Valley to breathe some fresh air||"Everything is poetic, living next to nature." Menggu Homestay is located in Mengxiang, Mengtun River Valley, Li County. Not sure how to enjoy your visit here? Let me introduce you to the super photogenic and lesser-known spot "Mengtun River Valley" today. Mengtun River Valley Scenic Area is located in the upper and lower Mengxiang of Li County, Aba Prefecture, covering an area of 714.5 square kilometers, with an altitude ranging from 1900 to 2000 meters. The average annual temperature is 10 degrees Celsius. Besides the ancient Mengtun Castle🕌, the main attractions are concentrated in the upper Meng region. The area combines snow-capped mountains, meadows, glacial lakes, primeval forests, and rare wildlife, like pearls inlaid in this magical land, with the qualities of being primitive, unique, mysterious, and singular. Mengtun River Valley is outstandingly beautiful throughout all seasons, with fresh air and a pleasant climate. Pure and sacred, with a spiritual aura of heaven and earth, harmonious people, it is known as "the place where dreams begin."👀 Regional Advantage—Located in the Shangri-La snow mountain area and the Great Jiuzhai ecological tourism circle, it is the closest Tibetan area to Chengdu, with the entire journey on expressways and oil roads, just 4 hours away, covering a distance of 190 kilometers.🚗 Climate Features—The climate is significantly different, characterized by a mountainous three-dimensional climate. There is plenty of sunshine, and the temperature varies greatly between morning and evening, so be sure to protect yourself from the sun and keep warm. Scenic Spot Highlights—Mengtun River Valley Forest Ski Resort, Muchanggou, Gaoqiaogou, Baishuqiao, Pigou, Waterfall Gou....❄️

| High mountain canyon forest trekking to see waterfalls. They say half of Chengdu's happiness index comes from Western Sichuan! With a full tank of gas, you tell me, shall we go to Ganzi or Aba❓ Today's recommended spot is a free, lesser-known place next to the Aba Mentun River Valley, gogogo: See🌳 forests ⛰️ canyons 💦 streams, waterfalls . ✅ Recommended reasons ❶ Few people, off the beaten path, free There are hardly any cars in the parking lot, it's quite niche and tranquil. ❷ Scenic all the way Trek to the mountain top, see the mountains⛰️, ancient city watchtowers; Open lawns for lying flat, drinking tea, and daydreaming; Descending waterfalls, streams, and forests are all in sight, walking along the mint green streams, there's also a narrow canyon; . ❸ Suitable for sightseeing, trekking, and camping Although it's free, the scenic area has also planned walkways, the altitude is 2000➕, not too high, and the road conditions are good for sightseeing tours, and you can also trek into the adjacent jungle! Camping is also nice here, with spacious meadows and quiet surroundings. . 【Destination】 🖼️ Scenic area: Litang County Mentun River Valley Gaoqiao Gully 🚗 Navigation: Navigate to 'Kajiaerbu Inn', continue past the Blue Card Inn, and you can drive directly to the entrance of the scenic area; sedan cars can reach directly; (Map🗺️ at the end) 🅿️ Parking: 10 yuan/car; 🎫 Admission: No ticket, cleaning fee 5 yuan/person; 🏕️ Camping: Camping is allowed inside the scenic area, but you need to carry your own gear, and there are also campsites outside the scenic area; . 【Western Sichuan Colorful Forest Canyon❷Day Tour】 day 1: Chengdu—Gaoqiao Gully—Jiaermengcuo day 2: Trek Jiaermengcuo—Chengdu . Tips： 1) Protect the environment! 2) There's a farmhouse at the top of the scenic area where you can eat snacks! 3) There are many accommodations outside the scenic area, and it's nice to escape the heat or enjoy the autumn nearby! 4) It's quite sunny at the top of the mountain on clear days, cooler in the canyons, and the plateau climate changes greatly, so bring extra clothes!