[2025 Jinchuan Attraction] Travel Guide for Sha'erxiang (Updated Mar)

📍 Jinchuan, located in Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan, is known as the "Southern Northland" and the "Hometown of Snow Pears" in China🥂. Every year from mid-to-late March to early April, this place transforms into a "Plateau Peach Blossom Land"🌸, blanketed by snow-white pear blossoms, with thousands upon thousands of pear trees blooming simultaneously, creating a breathtaking spectacle!✨ Jinchuan not only boasts stunning spring scenery but also rich Tibetan culture🏔. Red Tibetan villages, colorful prayer flags, and winding river valleys transport you to a paradise on earth🌿. Visiting in spring offers opportunities to capture stunning photos📷 that will light up your social media feeds, experience Tibetan culture, and savor highland cuisine. It's an unmissable spring travel destination! 📅 Best time to visit: Mid-to-late March - early April 🌸 (peak pear blossom season) ➤Recommended attractions ❶ Jinchuan River Valley 📍Recommendation index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🌟Highlights: Pear blossoms bloom all over the mountains on both sides of the Jinchuan River Valley, resembling a pristine white hada draped across the mountains, a sight to behold. 🕒 Opening hours: Open all day 💰Ticket price: Free ✨Recommended activities: Stroll along the river valley, admiring the delicate pear blossoms; find the perfect angle for stunning photos; enjoy a picnic under the pear trees, immersing yourself in nature's beauty. ❷ Sha'er Township 📍Recommendation index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🌟Highlights: Sha'er Township is one of the best places to view pear blossoms, with its vast expanse of pear trees and spectacular scenery. 🕒 Opening hours: Open all day 💰Ticket price: Free ✨Recommended activities: Ascend the viewing platform for a panoramic view of Sha'er Township's pear blossoms; wander through the pear orchards, getting up close with the blossoms; experience local farm stays and savor local specialties. ❸ Guanyinqiao Town 📍Recommendation index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🌟Highlights: Guanyinqiao Town is home to the renowned Guanyin Temple, a magnificent structure with a rich religious atmosphere. 🕒 Opening hours: Open all day 💰Ticket price: Free (Guanyin Temple ticket approx. CNY 20) ✨Recommended activities: Visit Guanyin Temple, experiencing the solemnity of religious culture; explore the town and purchase unique souvenirs; enjoy local Tibetan cuisine. ❹ Gada Mountain 📍Recommendation index: ⭐⭐⭐ 🌟Highlights: Gada Mountain features unique geological formations and magnificent natural scenery. 🕒 Opening hours: Open all day 💰Ticket price: Free ✨Recommended activities: Hike up the mountain, taking in the beautiful scenery; watch the sunrise and sunset, embracing nature's charm. ❺ Qianlong Imperial Stele 📍Recommendation index: ⭐⭐⭐ 🌟Highlights: The Qianlong Imperial Stele stands as a testament to the vicissitudes of history. 🕒 Opening hours: Open all day 💰Ticket price: Free ✨Recommended activities: Learn about the historical background of the stele, immersing yourself in the weight of history. 🏖2-day Jinchuan, Sichuan itinerary: D1 Arrive in Jinchuan by car🚗➡Jinchuan River Valley➡Sha'er Township D2 Guanyinqiao Town➡Gada Mountain➡Qianlong Imperial Stele➡Return trip 🍽 Food recommendations: 🥩Yak Hot Pot - A highland must-try, tender and flavorful🔥 🍚Tibetan Tsampa - A staple highland dish, delicious with butter tea! 🥔Jinchuan Potato Cakes - Soft, glutinous, sweet, and incredibly tasty😋! 🍵Butter Tea - Invigorating and warming, the butter tea in Tibetan homes is authentic☕! 🏡 Accommodation recommendations: 🏠 Tibetan Inns: Stay in a Tibetan village with a pear blossom sea outside your window🌿. 🏨Jinchuan B&Bs: Modern facilities, perfect for families and friends✨. ⛺Camping: Camp at Shenxianbao and gaze at the starry night sky✨! 🚗 Transportation guide: ✈️Airplane: The nearest airport is Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, followed by a self-drive or carpool to Jinchuan🚗. 🚆High-speed rail: Take the high-speed rail to Chengdu/Barkam, then a chartered car/carpool to Jinchuan. 🚗Self-drive: Chengdu-Wenchuan-Lixian-Jinchuan, approx. 6 hrs, with stunning scenery along the way!

Jinchuan Pear Blossom Viewing Best Viewing Time The initial flowering period is from March 10th to 15th every year; the peak flowering period of Jinchuan pear blossoms is from March 15th to early April, lasting about one month. Viewing Locations • Sha'er Township: This is where the Jinchuan pear blossoms are most concentrated. There are Shida'an Observation Deck (where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of mist, smoke, and pear blossoms) and Shenxianbao (where you can overlook the river valley from the observation deck, with a wide view and magnificent scenery, taking in the vast expanse of pear blossoms, suitable for photography enthusiasts). • Songping Village Observation Deck and Pear Blossom Avenue: This is an excellent location to view the entire Jinchuan River Valley. The pear blossoms here are short and dense, suitable for taking photos. • Hetaoshanzhuang Shooting Spot near the county seat and Babu Li behind the county seat: You can enjoy the beautiful pear blossoms from different angles. • Zengda Township's Shimenzi and Anning Yubei Pavilion, where flowers bloom earlier: You can enjoy the blooming pear blossoms earlier here. Transportation Guide • External Transportation: ◦ Airplane: You can first arrive at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport or Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, and then transfer to other means of transportation to Jinchuan County. ◦ Train: You can first arrive at Chengdu Railway Station or Chengdu East Railway Station, and then take a long-distance bus to Jinchuan County at Chengdu Xinnanmen Bus Station or Chadianzi Bus Station. • Internal Transportation: ◦ Self-driving: Starting from Chengdu, head west, pass through the state government seat Malkang, enter National Highway 248 (formerly Provincial Highway 211), pass through Baiwan Tunnel, and follow the Dajin River Valley to reach Jinchuan County. ◦ Bus: Within Jinchuan County, you can take local buses to various flower viewing spots. Accommodation Recommendations • Jinchuan County Seat: There are various grades of hotels and guesthouses to choose from, with good accommodation conditions and convenient transportation. • Sha'er Township: There are some farmhouses and homestays with beautiful environments, where you can enjoy pear blossoms up close. • Other Townships: There are also some accommodation options in townships such as Leer Township and Qingning Township. You can choose a suitable accommodation location based on your itinerary. Food Recommendations • Jinchuan Pickled Cabbage: One of the local specialties, it has a delicious taste and can be used to make pickled cabbage fish soup, pickled cabbage with shredded pork, and other dishes. • Spring Sprouts: Fresh spring vegetables with a tender taste, which can be stir-fried, served cold, or made into soup. • Wolfberry Sprouts: They have the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, and improving eyesight. They can be stir-fried or made into soup. • Walnut Flowers: Rich in nutrients, they can be stir-fried or served cold. • Ixeris Chinensis: It has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, cooling blood, and stopping bleeding. It can be stir-fried or made into soup. • Wild Mushrooms: Jinchuan has a wide variety of wild mushrooms, such as matsutake, termite mushrooms, and porcini mushrooms, which are delicious and nutritious. Precautions • Weather Changes: Jinchuan has a large temperature difference between day and night, and strong ultraviolet radiation at noon. You need to prepare clothing, hats, sunglasses, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, and other protective items. • Traffic Conditions: During the flower viewing period, there are many tourists traveling to Jinchuan, and traffic may be congested. It is recommended to plan your itinerary in advance and arrange your time reasonably. • Civilized Flower Viewing: During the flower viewing process, protect the environment, do not trample on flowers, plants, and trees, and do not litter. • Respect Local Customs: Jinchuan County is a Tibetan settlement. Respect local customs and religious beliefs, and do not engage in inappropriate behavior.

The limited spring romance in the snowy Jiangnan region, if you miss it you’ll have to wait another year! 💡 [2025 Flowering Season Forecast] Jinchuan pear blossoms are known as "the most beautiful pear blossoms in China". The best viewing period this year is from March 15th to April 5th, and the peak flowering period is only about 25 days! 🌸 - Altitude advantage: Lihua is distributed between 2000-2500 meters, with low risk of altitude sickness, and is friendly to the elderly and children. - Weather tips: The daytime temperature is 10-20℃, so it is recommended to wear a windbreaker + a thin sweater. A down jacket is required as the temperature difference between morning and evening is large. - Three unique scenery: the snowflakes on the mountain top ❄️ compete with the pear blossoms in the valley, the magnificent sea of ​​flowers covering thousands of acres, and the hazy fairyland under the mist. 1. Must-visit attractions & photography tips 🌟 Classic flower viewing spots 1. Shenxianbao: Climb up to overlook the panoramic view of thousands of acres of pear blossoms, surrounded by clouds and mist at sunrise and sunset, and drone aerial photography is amazing📸! 2. Shaer Township: The pear blossoms are as dense as snow, and you can easily take great photos at the Shida'an Observation Deck and Songping Observation Deck. 3. Keer Township: The pear blossom avenue is lined with arches, the short and dense pear trees are suitable for portraits, and the Hanfu/Tibetan costumes are beyond the photos👘. 🌟 Exploring the Secret Place - Qingning Township Pear King Garden: A group of century-old pear trees, with a sharp contrast between the vicissitudes of life and the flourishing flowers, a must-go for humanistic photography🌳. - Jinchuan River Valley: Drive along the Dadu River, and the pear blossoms outside the car window unfold like a picture scroll, which is suitable for road trips🚗. 2. Transportation & Accommodation Guide 🚗 Transportation Guide - Self-driving route (from Chengdu): 1. Chengdu→Maerkang→Jinchuan (about 6 hours, good road conditions) 2. Chengdu→Danba→Jinchuan (connecting Tibetan villages and pear blossoms, more scenery) - Charter/carpooling: 500-800 yuan per day, 4-6 people are recommended to share the cost, local drivers are familiar with niche camera positions. 🏨 Accommodation recommendation - Tibetan B&B: B&Bs in Shaer Township and Keer Township offer a sea of ​​flowers when you open the window. Bookings must be made one month in advance during the peak season (such as "Pear Blossom Courtyard"). - County hotel: Jinchuan County has a high cost-effectiveness ratio. We recommend "Jinchuan International Hotel", which has complete facilities and convenient transportation🏨. 3. Food & Cultural Experience 🍜 Must-eat food - Tibetan hot pot: yak meat + wild mushroom soup base, paired with barley cakes, warms the heart and stomach. - Butter tea + tsampa: a standard breakfast on the plateau, good for keeping warm and replenishing energy ☕. - Grilled fish with pear blossom honey: a local specialty, the fish is fresh and tender with a light floral fragrance🐟. 🎭 Cultural Experience - Ancient Tree Pear Blossom Festival: Opening on March 17! Art performances, intangible cultural heritage exhibitions, and Tibetan village folk activities are staged one after another🎉. - Red Culture: Visit the Red Army City in Jinchuan Old Street, listen to revolutionary stories, and feel the profound sense of history. 4. Guide to avoid pitfalls & precautions ⚠️ Must-read to avoid pitfalls 1. Get up early to avoid crowds: Arrive at Shenxianbao and Shaerxiang before 6 o'clock, otherwise the crowds will be crowded👥. 2. Complex road conditions: Some mountain roads are narrow, so you need to be careful when driving. It is recommended to rent an SUV. 3. Respect folk customs: In Tibetan and Qiang areas, do not take photos of local residents at will, and take photos only after permission is granted📷. 4. Sunscreen and moisturizing: The ultraviolet rays on the plateau are strong, sunglasses + sunscreen + lip balm are essential🕶️. 5. Recommended itinerary (3 days and 2 nights) Day 1: Chengdu → Jinchuan - Arrive in the afternoon, visit Jinchuan Old Street, and stay overnight in a Tibetan-style homestay. Day 2: Sunrise at Shenxianbao → Shaer Township → Keer Township - Immerse yourself in flower photography all day, and chase the sunset in the valley in the evening. Day 3: Qingning Township → Return to Chengdu - Visit the century-old pear king and take some photos of the flower sea highway along the way📸.

Jinchuan pear blossoms will amaze you this spring! The Jinchuan River Valley is covered in flowers for over 100 km 🌸 This is the largest pear blossom spectacle on the plateau ⏰ The best time to see the flowers is mid to late March The flowers only bloom for about a month, so don't miss out! Save this guide! . 🌸【Flowering Period】 March 10–15: Pear blossoms bloom one after another March 15–31: Full bloom April 1–May 5: End of flowering period TIPS: The actual flowering period may vary due to local weather and climate . 🌸【Recommended Viewing Spots】 1️⃣ Sha'er Township: Dense pear blossoms, beautiful scenery, great for photography 2️⃣ Shenxianbao: Thousands of pear blossoms, overlooking the town below, great for panoramic photos and sunset views 3️⃣ Ka'er Township: One of the main venues for Jinchuan pear blossoms, short and dense pear trees, great for portrait photography 4️⃣ Jiaju Tibetan Village: Pear blossoms and Tibetan houses complement each other, ideal for living and photography 5️⃣ Zhonglu Tibetan Village: Located on a mountainside, open terrain, the southeast viewing platform is great for sunset views, the west side is great for sunrise views

The pursuit of beautiful things by people never stops. Flowers, perhaps, are the little beauties God uses to decorate the world! Watching the flowers poke their heads out one by one, with their fragrance spreading everywhere, makes everything seem adorable. Every color brings joy, and when you look at them, it feels as if all the noise in the world disappears. Pear blossoms are everywhere, but I especially praise Jinchuan. When the pure white pear blossoms bloom, Jinchuan looks like a different place. On the western Sichuan plateau, tens of thousands of acres of pear blossoms on both sides of the river bloom enthusiastically and brilliantly. The pear blossoms covering the mountains and fields, along with the blue sky, white clouds, wheat fields, rivers, Tibetan houses, and watchtowers, together paint a picturesque 'paradise of pear blossoms.' The roads here are the most primitive dirt roads. The houses are not luxurious, but every household has pear blossoms planted in front and behind their homes. When spring arrives, the faint fragrance of pear blossoms brings infinite joy to the simple lives of the people here. Pear blossoms have three unique features that amaze your spring. First, the snow on the mountain tops and the pear blossoms in the river valley compete for beauty. Second, the mountain flowers fly wildly, and the pear blossoms celebrate spring. Third, seeing flowers in the mist, the beauty of the Tibetan village is revealed in the early morning light. On the slopes by the Dajin River, you can see hundreds of colorful Tibetan 'castles' scattered among the fields and flower seas. The spiritual valleys, clear streams, and snowy peaks exist together in an artistic form. Location: Jinchuan County, Aba Prefecture, Sichuan Province Best time to view the flowers: Mid-March to early April Tickets: Free Features: Ancient pear trees, Jiaju Tibetan Village Clothing: Hanfu, bright long skirts, Tibetan clothing (Do not wear white clothes when taking photos, as the pear blossoms are white and it is easy to blend in.) Best photography spots: 1. Shaer Township: A great place for photography enthusiasts, where pear blossoms are the densest. 2. Shenxianbao: The best place to see tens of thousands of acres of pear blossoms, overlook the town at the foot of the mountain, and capture panoramic views, sunsets, and evening glows. 3. Jiaju Tibetan Village: The houses are very distinctive, and every household has flowers. Warm tips: 1. Be sure to visit during the flowering period, which lasts for more than ten days. If you miss it, you will have to wait another year. 2. The temperature difference between morning and evening on the plateau is large, so it is recommended to bring a thick coat. Friends who are afraid of the cold can bring a down jacket. 3. The ultraviolet rays on the plateau are strong, so be sure to bring sunscreen products...