[2025 Songpan Attraction] Travel Guide for Qizanggou Scenic Spot (Updated Mar)

📍Location: Qicanggou is located north of Chuanzhusi Town, Songpan County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province. It is adjacent to Huanglong Airport and forms the back mountain section of Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong Scenic Areas. 🚗Transportation: To reach Songpan Qicanggou, you can choose from the following transportation options: Take a bus from Chengdu Chadianzi Bus Station to Chuanzhusi Town or Songpan County, which takes about 7 hours. Upon arrival, you will need to hire a car or rent a car to reach the Kaka entrance of Qicanggou. If you are driving, follow National Highway G213 and turn onto Provincial Highway S301 after reaching Chuanzhusi Town. Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport is only 10 km away from Qicanggou, making it the fastest transportation option. 👍️Must-see attractions: Recommended must-see attractions in Songpan Qicanggou: Changhaizi, a long and narrow plateau lake with crystal-clear water, surrounded by mountains, offering a serene and magnificent view. Hongxinghai, the largest lake in Qicanggou, is shaped like a five-pointed star with azure water and towering snow-capped mountains surrounding it. It is considered a sacred lake by the locals. Yuhaizi and Caohai are also not to be missed. Yuhaizi is abundant with aquatic plants, while Caohai is a typical plateau wetland, both boasting pristine and unspoiled scenery. 🎟️Tickets: Songpan Qicanggou is currently free of charge and open to the public all day. 💗Other tips: When visiting Songpan Qicanggou, it is recommended to bring warm clothing and waterproof gear, as the altitude is high, with significant temperature differences between day and night, and frequent rainfall. Pay attention to safety while hiking, follow the guide's instructions, and avoid going alone. Qicanggou is an undeveloped, pristine area, so bring your own food and water. Additionally, respect the local culture and natural environment. Do not swim or fish in the lakes, especially the sacred Hongxinghai Lake.

Once upon a time, in our hearts, if there was a fairy-tale dreamland, it would definitely be Qicanggou! Wondering where 'Qicanggou' is? It is located to the north of Chuanzhusi Town, adjacent to Huanglong Airport, and is part of the back mountain of the famous Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong scenic areas. This area covers about fifty square kilometers, gathering various beautiful scenes of mountains, rivers, lakes, and seas. Especially the lakes in Qicanggou, like a string of pearls, form this classic hiking route. Among them, Changhaizi is known as 'the eyes of the ghost', and its tranquility and mystery are captivating. Cao Hai - this is a typical plateau wetland, while the Emerald Shuanghaizi are like two green gems sparkling. The Hongxing Haizi is shaped like a pentagram, beautiful and unique. This classic hiking route in Western Sichuan is of moderate difficulty, especially beautiful in autumn, and very suitable for beginner hikers. The entire route is about 68 kilometers long, with a difficulty rating of three stars, the highest altitude being 4250M (Emerald Sea Pass), and a total ascent of 1350M. It is suitable for outdoor enthusiasts and people with some experience in plateau travel. Below, I recommend the best route for everyone: 1. Chengdu-Wenchuan-Songpan-Chuanzhusi 2. Then depart from Chuanzhusi to Kaka Valley entrance 3. At Kaka Valley entrance, we will proceed to Niupengzi and then reach Changhaizi 4. After Changhaizi Pass, we will pass through the abandoned pasture to reach Yuhai Zi Camp 5. After Yuhai Zi Camp, we will head to Cao Hai, then reach Hongxing Hai, and camp overnight at Hongxing Hai Camp 6. The next day, we will depart from Hongxing Hai Camp, head towards Emerald Sea Pass, and finally reach Emerald Shuanghaizi Camp 7. Finally, return to Tazi Valley Camp and continue back to Chengdu I hope you can fully experience the fairy-tale beauty and mystery on this trip.

Red Star Sea: The sacred lake of Qizang Valley From a distance, it resembles the shape of a 'peach heart', nestled in a mountain hollow at an altitude of 3900m and surrounded by mountains. The area is strewn with rocks, and snow-capped mountains can be seen when looking up. Changhaizi: A lake in Qizang Valley with a soul, the lake surface is very long, about 3km, and the water is clear and rippling, hence it is also known as 'the eye of the spirit'. Standing in front of Changhaizi can take one's breath away with its stunning beauty. Yuhai Zi: Surrounded by snow-capped mountains, it is named for the abundance of a type of high mountain fine-scale fish. At night, the cosmic starry sky is shockingly beautiful. Caohai Zi: A typical plateau wetland. Due to geological movements, the lake has dried up, and now the lakebed is covered with various types of flowers and plants, resembling a fairyland. Here, the 'Min River cold water fish' can be found, growing up to 18cm in length, very rare and precious, belonging to the feast of lakes in Western Sichuan. Tips: 2. The altitude is quite high, be aware of altitude sickness. 3. There are many loose stones, use a walking stick to probe unclear paths. 4. Do not cross Jiuzhaigou/Huanglong, if caught, you will face a hefty fine. 5. There is no waste disposal capacity here, please take all your trash with you. 6. Don't worry about missing the scenery if you don't complete the whole journey; even a partial trek will offer different views during the hiking trip.

Qicanggou is located in the northern part of Songpan County, Aba, behind the Huanglong and Jiuzhaigou scenic areas. The greatest charm of the scenic area lies in its pristine beauty, which allows visitors to experience the spectacular sights of nature. ~ Attractions Introduction: 1. In Qicanggou Scenic Area, you can see the most pristine landscapes. The area mainly includes attractions such as Kaka Valley, Aweng Valley, and Hongxing Valley. In addition, the natural landscapes like Changhaizi and Aweng Valley Grass Sea are also incredibly beautiful, with each spot being uniquely remarkable. 2. Qicanggou, with its deep grass and dense forests, towering peaks, is most charming for its primitiveness and tranquility. The scenery along the way is intoxicating, making it a holy land eagerly sought after by hiking and photography enthusiasts. It also allows visitors to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and appreciate the most beautiful scenery in the world. ~ Transportation: Self-driving: Drive on G213 towards Jiuzhaigou and Songpan, and after reaching Chuanzhusi Town, head towards Huanglong Airport and Hongxing Rock. By bus: It is recommended to take a bus to Chuanzhusi Town first, and then hire a car or find a local outdoor club to go there.

Sichuan Qicang Gorge This scenic spot is just behind Jiuzhaigou, but few people know. The scenery is magnificent, the stream is gurgling, very quiet and beautiful. Qicang Gorge