[2025 Jinchuan Attraction] Travel Guide for Qingren Hai (Updated Feb)

Western Sichuan in summer is not only a good place to escape the heat, but also a destination with stunning scenery. In Jinchuan, there is such a niche place that condenses the beautiful scenery of western Sichuan into one. Alpine meadows, stretches of colorful forests, secluded seas, and rushing streams can all be found on this trip. It is the Sea of ​​Love. · Jinchuan Lover's Sea ⭐Coordinates: Just navigate directly to Jinchuan Lover's Sea. The road to Haizi is flat, and you can park and stop anywhere along the creeks and virgin forests. Tickets: Free The lake water is blue and clear, like a mirror spread out in the valley. The lake light and the mountain scenery set off each other so beautifully! The lake has three unique characteristics: "quietness", "spirit" and "tide". There are tides in summer and the center of the lake does not freeze in winter~ You can walk along the wooden plank road along the lakeside and enjoy the tranquility and beauty of nature. When visiting, please pay attention to protecting the environment, do not use fire sources, and respect local customs and habits~

Snow through the eyes of a child from the south. Happiness and joy everywhere you look. Run through the snow like a child. 🏃 Locals call it the "Holy Lake" because of its unique butterfly shape. 🦋 From the top of the mountain, it looks like a butterfly. The reflection in the water is beautiful. It's about 12 km from the cement road in Maori Township to Niuganmafei Lake. The Lada Niva is a Russian tank and had no trouble with the journey. We followed the convoy over the mountains. There's no signal in the mountains. 📶 From the village by the stream to the snowy mountains and forests, we were amazed. ❗️Tips 1️⃣ Bring a down jacket and a hard shell jacket. 2️⃣ Sunglasses and a hat are essential. Wear non-slip shoes. 3️⃣ Bring a bottle of hot water and some snacks for energy.

There are such lakes in western Sichuan around Chengdu, a very new place. Not many people know about this place. Snow mountains, lakes, colorful forests, and meadows are beautiful all the way. No need to hike, you can drive to the lake, camp, and play in the snow. It feels like being abroad, and the photos are amazing. 📷 - ☑️Route recommendation⬇️ Day 1: 🚗Depart from Chengdu👉🏻Maerkang👉🏻Miyaluo👉🏻Jinchuan County Stay overnight in Jinchuan County. Jinchuan County is not big, and the Tibetan-style buildings are beautiful. You can make some supplies and rest. Day 2: Jinchuan County👉🏻Niuganmafei Lake👉🏻Jinchuan Lovers Lake (return) It is recommended to set off early. It takes about 1 hour to get to Niuganmafei Lake↔️. The mountain road is bumpy, so you can drive slowly. The scenery along the way is also beautiful. If the weather is good, the snow mountain reflection in the lake in the morning is very photogenic📷. On the way back, you can take pictures of the meadow cabins and colorful forests, which are very Altay! After lunch, go to Jinchuan Lovers Lake, take some photos, and then return! - ☑️Tips: The average altitude of Jinchuan County is 2000↔️, and the altitude of Niuganmafei Lake is 4380. It is recommended to bring a windbreaker and wear waterproof and warm outdoor shoes. You can drive directly to the destination. Prepare some water and food. There is a toilet in the rest area on the way to Niuganmafei Lake. 🚾

💥I swear, this place in Western Sichuan must be on your must-visit list!💥 😜When I first saw the photos of Lover's Sea, I was deeply attracted and yearned to visit. I originally thought this was just an ordinary lake, 😃 but when I set foot on this land, I was pleasantly surprised to find that I had encountered an entire intoxicating autumn here. ✨Destination: Lover's Sea 🌐Navigation: Jinchuan Lover's Sea 🎫Tickets: Free You should know that Lover's Sea has not yet been developed into a tourist attraction. But on this trip, I found that it seems to be in the process of being developed. So, friends, while it's still free and not many people know about it, hurry up and plan your visit! Especially in the next two weeks, it is the best time to view the colorful forests at Lover's Sea. 💖Lover's Sea is not just a single lake. In the 20 kilometers before reaching Lover's Sea, the road is lined with endless colorful forests. No need to go to those crowded popular attractions; here, you can have a large area of colorful forests and roads all to yourself and take photos to your heart's content! 🎈There are several small villages around Lover's Sea with free parking lots. After parking your car, you only need to walk about 5 minutes to see the charming lake. We arrived a bit late, so I suggest you arrive around 12 noon when the sun is high in the sky, illuminating the colorful forests on both sides beautifully! 【4-Day Small Loop from Chengdu】 Day❶ Chengdu - Bipenggou - Maerkang Day❷ Maerkang - Jinchuan Lover's Sea - Danba Day❸ Danba - Yala Snow Mountain Scenic Area - Tagong Day❹ Tagong - Xinduqiao - s434 - Chengdu ps: If you have more time, you can check out my other loop guides! 【Outfit】 Shawl: Ideal Three Decades 🧢: Print Studio 【Little Tips】 ❶On the first day in the plateau area, don't get too excited to avoid altitude sickness. ❷Bring more clothes, as the temperature difference between morning and evening is huge! Down jackets are a must!! ❸It is recommended to have anti-skid chains in the car just in case. 💕The four seasons in Western Sichuan are always trustworthy!

A hidden gem in Western Sichuan - Jinchuan Lovers' Sea The refreshing sea, like a blue tear dropped into the world. Starting from Chengdu, the scenery along the way is particularly beautiful, especially in summer. The road conditions are very good~ You can park the car in the village or at the viewing platform halfway up the mountain, where you can overlook the entire Lovers' Sea at a glance. The sight of the blue lake water is instantly shocking, just like Switzerland abroad! And there are reasons to come all year round~ It will never disappoint you. 🚉Transportation Guide: Currently, there are no direct transportation options, the whole journey is with a tour group. Self-driving is also good, but in winter you need to bring snow chains. 📍Detailed Address: Within Sa'erjiao Village, Akeli Township, Jinchuan County, Aba Prefecture. Search for 'Lovers' Village' on the map, it takes about 6 hours from Chengdu to reach the parking lot. 🗓Itinerary: Day1 Chengdu - Bipenggou - Maerkang Day2 Maerkang - Jinchuan Lovers' Sea - Danba Day3 Danba - Yala Snow Mountain Scenic Area - Tagong Day4 Tagong - Xinduqiao - s434 - Chengdu ❤Photo Spots: 1 In the middle, there is a building made of stones piled up like a white tower, next to which you can frame the lake and forest together. 2 Walk 2-3 minutes to the right on the plank road, there is another photo spot with good lighting and lake view. 3 After the tour, don't rush to leave, go further up to a special viewing platform for an aerial view of Lovers' Sea. 4 Outfit suggestions: plain dresses, Bohemian style, pastoral style are very suitable. 5 If you have a drone, be sure to take an aerial shot of the whole view. 📝Tips: 1 On the first day in the plateau area, don't get too excited to avoid altitude sickness. 2 Bring more clothes, as the temperature difference between morning and evening is large. 3 It is recommended to have snow chains in the car just in case.

👉This is a hidden gem on the Western Sichuan Plateau, the Jinchuan Lover's Sea, located at an altitude of 3800 meters, where alpine meadows, primeval forests, and pure lakes form a natural painting. The cool breeze in the mountains during summer blows away the scorching anxiety, acting like a natural air conditioner, refreshing and uplifting the spirit. 👉This bay of clear water, with a lake surface smooth as a mirror, reflects the lush green mountains. The lakeside is piled with Mani stone heaps of various sizes, and red Tibetan houses are scattered among them. Far from the hustle and bustle of traffic, enjoy the simplicity of the mountains and wilds, filled with a gentle and healing atmosphere. 📍Address: Within the territory of Sa'erjiao Village, Akeli Township, Jinchuan County, Aba Prefecture, Sichuan 🚗Route: Chengdu—Jinchuan—Guanyin Bridge—Lover's Sea 🚘Transportation: Navigate to Jinchuan Lover's Sea, about 400 kilometers from Chengdu, approximately a 6.5-hour drive ❤️Features: Here you can see blue ice in winter and spring, and the lake water is azure blue in summer and autumn. The scenery changes with the seasons, making it a Western Sichuan secret spot that you can't miss Lover's Sea

🌈Scenic Features: Moska is located next to Jinlong Snow Mountain in Danba, Sichuan, in the canyon area of the Hengduan Mountains, spanning the two states of Ganzi and Aba. The Moska in the Beauty Valley of Western Sichuan involves the highland pastures of Jinchuan, Daofu, and Danba counties. Moska Village is at an altitude of 4300 meters, surrounded by three sacred mountains, integrating snow mountains, forests, grasslands, lakes, and glaciers. 🎟️Ticket Information: There are discounts if you buy tickets on Ctrip. 🕐️Opening Hours: All day. 💗Other Tips: Scenic Location 1. Distance to must-visit attractions Yading: About 334.6 kilometers Hailuogou: About 192.8 kilometers Zheduo Mountain: About 134.9 kilometers 2. Detailed Itinerary D1: Chengdu - Maerkang - Guanyin Bridge Town D2: Guanyin Bridge Town - Lovers' Sea - Moska Village - Danba D3: Danba - Baodan Line - Baoxing Line - Baoxing D4: Baoxing - Ya'an - Chengdu 3. Scenic Spots Along the Way: Jinchuan Lovers' Sea, Akeli Township, Moska Village, Baodan Line, Dawa Liangzi, Mukekeke Liangzi, Baoxing Line 4. Self-driving Tour Because this is a crossing route, there are certain requirements for vehicles You need a four-wheel drive SUV or above❗❗

The route to Western Sichuan should be less crowded and more scenic Summer vacation is coming, and the summer in Western Sichuan is very beautiful. However, traditional routes such as Highway 318 can be crowded and often have traffic jams. If you want to avoid the crowds, you can actually take the less popular route 317. This route is not only less crowded, but the scenery is also very beautiful. Let's talk about how to get to this route: Day 1: Depart from Chengdu and first take the Yakang Expressway to Kangding, then take the provincial road 434 directly to Tagong. You can see the grasslands in Tagong and then go straight to Daofu. After leaving Tagong, the traffic on the road will obviously decrease. Day 2: Daofu to Ganzi County, you will pass by Kasa Lake and many grasslands along the way, which are very beautiful. After arriving in Ganzi County, do not miss the hundred-mile barley gallery outside Ganzi County. The summer barley fields and snow-capped meadows are a beautiful combination. Day 3: Ganzi County to Xinluhai, Xinluhai is very beautiful, not inferior to the lakes on the 318 route. Play until the afternoon, and if you want to continue forward, go to Dege, otherwise return to Ganzi County. Day 4: Return trip from Ganzi County, you can choose to return the same way, or take the route from Luhuo to Maerkang, and then from Maerkang to Lixian back to Chengdu. The Luhuo-Maerkang-Lixian route has many valley scenic areas, with Lover's Lake near Maerkang and Bipenggou near Lixian being representative. For self-driving trips, pay attention to safety and please take care of the environment. Ganzi County

👩🏻‍🌾【Introduction】: Lover's Sea, also known as Changhaizi, Tibetan name 'Sa'erjiao Cuo'. It's really beautiful here, and there are hardly any people, like a paradise on earth. It feels like I have the whole lake to myself! A perfect destination for a short holiday🍀; · · 🕘【Opening Hours】: Open all year round; the scenery is beautiful all year, and the blue ice in winter is particularly stunning🈵; · · 💴【Ticket Price】: No tickets & no parking fees; · · ⛺【Activities】: Tour Suggestions 🔶You must drive or go to the observation deck halfway up the mountain to overlook the entire Lover's Sea! Continue driving forward, there is a parking lot, and also a large~ 🔶You can walk along the trail by the lake to view the lake from different angles. I think the best angle is from the front, where you can capture the snow-capped mountains in the background; 🔶You can prepare equipment, and enjoy the view of the snow-capped mountains and the lake by the lake where there are no people. It's so beautiful; ❌Friendly Reminder: The walking paths around the lake have been completed, and public toilets and scenic facilities are being built. It is expected to be developed into a scenic spot soon, and it may lose some of its wild charm by then. Those who like peace and quiet should go early! 📸Photo Spots: Park at the village basketball court and walk to the lake; drive along the lake into the mountains, there are two observation decks on the way, both great for photos. Recommended photo time: The direction of the sunlight is more suitable in the morning, while in the afternoon, it is a bit backlit at the observation deck. · · 🚌【Transportation Guide】: 🔶Address: Sa'erjiao Village, Akeli Township, Jinchuan County, Aba Prefecture. Search 'Lover's Village' on the map to reach the parking lot; 🔶Transportation Route: Since it is an undeveloped spot, there is no mature transportation route. It takes about 6 hours from Chengdu, search for 'Lover's Village' on the map, and there will be various road signs indicating 'Lover's Sea' on the way; · · 👉【Itinerary Recommendation】: Recommended route as follows D1: Depart from Chengdu - Gurgou Hot Spring - Gurgou (overnight) D2: Gurgou - Lover's Sea - Maerkang (overnight) D3: Maerkang - Bipenggou Scenic Area - Chengdu (overnight) 🔶Depart from Gurgou, stay at Lover's Lake for half a day, you can bring food for a picnic by the lake and relax. You can have lunch at a Tibetan house or bring your own food. 🔶Travel route, remember to return via the original route towards Guanyin Bridge, the other road is a mountain road and difficult to walk, do not follow the navigation towards the snow-capped mountains! · · 🧡【Preparation Before Departure】: 1. There are no inns or hotels near Lover's Sea, you can drive to Guanyin Bridge Town or Maerkang City to stay! 2. There are no restaurants or eateries here, it is recommended to bring your own food and water to avoid hunger! 3. The altitude of Lover's Sea is about 3800m, please avoid strenuous exercise! 4. Be sure to check the weather before going. The ice will only appear blue under the blue sky and sunshine in winter! When playing on the ice in winter, be sure to observe the solidity of the ice surface before going down, do not take risks easily! 5. Please take your garbage with you! 6. You can only stay in Tibetan houses around Lover's Lake, the environment is very poor, not recommended. You can stay in Guanyin Bridge Town, about an hour and a half drive away, where there are better hotels. You can eat at Tibetan houses, the food tastes good and is not expensive, about 40-50 yuan per person.

My friends, look what I found in Western Sichuan 🏠 This fort is like a small Swiss town in Europe, surrounded by snow-capped mountains and forests on three sides, with the highland lake Lover's Sea at its back. It's incredibly beautiful, and the best part is that we had a stroke of great luck, as a heavy snowfall occurred the night before we arrived. When we got there, the clouds and fog were also gradually dispersing, and the blue sky began to show. Due to limited time, we had to continue on our way to the Seda Buddhist Academy, so we only stayed for two hours and couldn't spend the night here, which is a bit of a pity as we didn't get to photograph the starry sky and the Milky Way. . 💗Warm Tips: 1⃣️For those who want to take pictures of the starry sky and the Milky Way, there are homestays in the nearby village where you can rest overnight. 2⃣️It is recommended to bring a drone for some amazing aerial photography. . 📸️About Shooting 1⃣️Shooting equipment: DJI Air 2 2⃣️Shooting time: Around 10 a.m. 3⃣️Shooting difficulty: ★★ 4⃣️Post-editing: Adobe Photoshop 2024 . ⏰Business Hours: 24 hours a day . 💰Average Cost: No admission fee, free . 📍Detailed Address: Mao Ri Township, Jinchuan County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province . 🚗Travel Tips: No public transportation, only self-driving is possible. Navigate directly to the destination, and you can find free parking nearby. . I am Xiaowu, who loves to travel and photography, and enjoys recording and sharing life. If you like it, please support me with a follow and a like. Thank you! 🌹🌹🌹

| Lover's Sea. ◾️Lover's Sea is located in Sa'erjiao Village, Maori Township, Jinchuan County, Aba Prefecture, Sichuan Province. It is an undeveloped niche attraction with a niche route but absolutely not niche scenery. Lover's Sea was originally a beautiful river that eventually flows into a major tributary of the famous Dadu River. ◾️Lover's Sea, also known as Changhaizi, has an elevation of 3,800 meters and is called Sa'erjiao Cuò in Tibetan. It is said to be formed by the tears of longing lovers, resembling a long and narrow teardrop, hence the name Lover's Sea. The lake water is green all year round, like a mirror. Two trees leaning on each other by the sea seem to tell a beautiful love story to people. ◾️Lover's Sea also has three wonders: tranquility, spirituality, and tides. Just listening to it feels quite magical. There are not many tourists here, the air quality is very good, and the dazzling sunlight passes through the larch and coniferous forests, sprinkling on the alpine meadows. The lakeside is surrounded by trees such as spruce and alpine cypress. The fish in the water, also known as naked carp, are regarded as sacred by the herdsmen.

Jinchuan Lover's Sea, a small and unpopular place, Without the hustle and bustle of 318, it has gathered many beauties of Western Sichuan 🌟Navigation: Jinchuan Lover's Sea 🎫Tickets: Free The road condition of the whole Lover's Sea is very good except for some narrow sections. Cars can go without pressure. There is a free parking lot. At present, there is no scenic spot, so the friends who want to come to experience should hurry up. There are several homestays in the village, but no restaurants, so you need to bring your own dry food. In addition to the sea, Lover's Sea also has a long stretch of colorful forest, highway, lake, colorful forest, stream, no need to go to crowded scenic spots. 【Chengdu Departure 5-Day Autumn Viewing Route Recommendation】 D1: Chengdu-Liangtaigou-Maerkang D2: Maerkang-Lover's Sea-Yuke Grassland-Dangling Village D3: Dangling Village-Hulu Sea-Danba County D4: Danba-Yala Snow Mountain-Tagong Grassland D5: Tagong-s434-Chengdu

This Lover's Sea, located near Jinchuan County, Sichuan Province, is known in Tibetan as 'Saerjiao Co'. It was originally a beautiful river, but because it eventually flows into the famous Dadu River, many people have forgotten its name. It is said that the name comes from a beautiful love story~ Every time you go there, you can see different beauty emerging, and if you're lucky in winter, you can even encounter blue ice~ It has its unique beauty in every season. Lover's Sea is not just one sea. The colorful forest along the 20 kilometers to Lover's Sea is a gift from nature. Here, you don't need to go to crowded scenic spots to see the beautiful scenery, you can take enough photos at once! ⏰Best travel season: all year round ✅Travel guide 🚙Transportation: self-driving | group tour 📍Address: Inside Saerjiao Village, Akeli Township, Jinchuan County, Aba Prefecture. Search for 'Lover's Village' on the map navigation to reach the parking lot. 🎫Ticket: Free 🚗About the road condition: There are many gravel on the road here, it is recommended to use SUV for self-driving, it is best not to go on rainy days. 🗺️Tour suggestions The source of the Sun River is Lover's Sea. Going upstream along the Sun River, there are high mountains and valleys on both sides, and the original forest is dense. The waterfall by the road is really spectacular!! You can view the lake from different angles along the plank road by the lake, and you can take pictures with the background of the snow mountain. You can drive or walk to the viewing platform on the hillside to overlook the beautiful scenery of the entire Lover's Sea! If you continue to drive forward, there is a parking lot and a large grassland~ You can prepare picnic equipment🏕, you can sit by the lake where no one is watching the snow mountain🏔️ and lake view, it's too beautiful. 📎Tips： ✅There are no inns or hotels near Lover's Sea, you can drive to Guanyin Bridge Town or Maerkang City to stay. ✅There are no restaurants or hotels here, it is recommended to bring your own meals and water to avoid hunger. ✅The altitude of Lover's Sea is about 3800m, please do not exercise vigorously. ✅You should check the weather before you go, the ice you see under the blue sky and sunshine will be blue!! ✅When playing on the ice surface, remember to observe the solidity of the ice before going down, do not take risks easily. ✅Please take your garbage with you. ✅The temperature difference between morning and evening is quite large, remember to bring more thick clothes and keep warm. It is recommended to bring anti-skid chains for emergencies. 📅Reference route： D1: Depart from Chengdu—Guer Gou hot spring——Guer Gou (stay overnight) D2：Guer Gou—Lover's Sea—Maerkang (stay overnight) D3：Maerkang—Partridge Mountain—Chengdu (stay overnight)

It's a great place to see flowers in summer, colorful forests in autumn, and blue ice in winter. Ticket price: 0 yuan Highlights: Golden autumn colorful forest, plateau lakes, winter blue ice, snow mountains, etc. Route: Chengdu--Wenchuan--Miyaluo--Maerkang-Mao Ri Township People's Government Transportation: Depart from Chengdu and navigate to 'Mao Ri Township'. Along the main road in front of the township government, there is a noticeable archway on the left, which is the Lover's Sea. Continue along the main road for about one kilometer, there is a left-hand mechanized road leading to the Niu Gan Ma Fei Sea. Drive along the mechanized road for about 7 kilometers to reach the Niu Gan Ma Fei Sea (this place can only be reached on foot before the road is open). Food and accommodation: This area is still an undeveloped scenic spot, it is recommended to bring your own dry food. For those departing from Chengdu, it is recommended to choose accommodation in Guanyin Bridge, where there are relatively more places to eat and stay. Tips: 1. There is a small village by the lake, but there are only places to eat during the peak season, so friends who are going there, please prepare dry food. It is recommended to eat and stay at Guanyin Bridge. 2. The altitude of Lover's Sea is about 3800 meters, and the Niu Gan Ma Fei Sea is above 4000 meters, so don't run or jump after reaching the destination, as it is easy to get altitude sickness. 3. Be sure to keep warm when traveling in autumn and winter. The wind is strong here, the temperature difference between day and night is large, and if you drive here in winter, be sure to pay attention to the hidden ice along the way and be safe. Bring mosquito repellent in summer. 4. There are also many fun places around Lover's Sea. It is recommended to reserve 2-3 days to play slowly. If you find it troublesome to drive by yourself, join us to play