[2024 Songpan Attraction] Travel Guide for Songpan Ancient City (Updated Oct)

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Address:

No. 66 North Street, Songpan County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture

Opening times:

Open today at 08:30-17:00Opening Soon

Recommended sightseeing time:

2-3 hours

A short holiday to Jiuzhaigou is so beautiful that you won't want to go home

Three-day tour of Jiuzhaigou, exploring the fairyland on earth! Beautiful scenery, not to be missed, come and join me on this dreamy journey! . Route suggestions: Day 1: Dujiangyan China Giant Panda Garden (formerly Panda Paradise) -> Songpan Ancient City Visit the adorable giant pandas and experience the harmony between nature and these cute creatures. Then head to Songpan Ancient City to savor the historical charm of the ancient town. Day 2: Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area -> Five-Color Pond -> Baojing Rock Delve into Jiuzhaigou to appreciate the beautiful natural scenery. The colorful Five-Color Pond and the unique landforms of Baojing Rock will surely captivate you. Day 3: Huanglong Scenic Area -> Five-Color Pond -> Huanglong Welcome Pond Viewing Platform On the trip to Huanglong, the Five-Color Pond will once again amaze you. Don't forget to visit the Welcome Pond Viewing Platform for a panoramic view of Huanglong, ending your wonderful journey. . Attraction suggestions: 🏞️ Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area: Entering here feels like stepping into a fairy-tale ink painting. Lush forests, verdant greenery, and streams meandering through like ribbons. Every step is a beautiful picture, making it hard to leave. 💧 Huanglong Scenic Area: The calcified pools here are crystal clear, like nature's treasures. Deep gorges, towering snow-capped mountains, and cascading waterfalls create endless scenery. Every view is breathtaking, a paradise for photographers. 🐼 Dujiangyan China Giant Panda Garden (formerly Panda Paradise): Want to get up close with adorable giant pandas? This is their ideal habitat. Bamboo groves provide a comfortable home for the pandas. Shaded by green trees and fresh air, it lifts your spirits. 🏰 Songpan Ancient City: This ancient city is old and quiet. Walking among the ancient buildings, you can almost hear the echoes of history. Every brick and tile carries the weight of history and vicissitudes, making you ponder the past. . 🎒 Travel preparations: 👕 Clothing: The temperature difference in Jiuzhaigou in September is large, so it's recommended to bring a lightweight down jacket, fleece, and quick-dry pants. Choose non-slip hiking shoes, and don't forget comfortable and breathable socks. 🎩 Accessories: Essential items include hats, sunglasses for sun protection, and rain gear. To look great in photos, bring sunscreen and lip balm. Choose a lightweight backpack to free your hands. 🪪 Documents: Don't forget your ID card, cash, and credit card or mobile payment. Book tickets online in advance for a more hassle-free trip. If you have special needs, bring the relevant documents. . For those who love Jiuzhaigou, quickly save this guide to make your trip easier and more enjoyable! 🌈✨

Carter.Bailey^86

Recalling the Ancient Charm of the Borderlands

🗓️Itinerary: A small delight before (or after) heading to Jiuzhai Huanglong. Stopover time: 2-3 hours. 💞Recommended reasons: Ancient city walls, architecture, cuisine, natural scenery, and the poignant historical story of peace through marriage. As the saying goes, 'Plans can't keep up with changes,' visiting Songzhou Ancient City was an unexpected delight. I love the beauty of this place, its simplicity and unpretentiousness, the harmony of the mountain city, and the overflowing local flavor. I love the comfort here, the freedom to wander, the expansive views, and the strong sense of community.

Shun Tsung

Chengdu Surroundings | Western Sichuan is even more beautiful than you think!

My bestie and I took a high-speed train to Western Sichuan. I have to say, this place is a paradise on earth! 😍 You can make a round trip over the weekend. 🔁 Come to Western Sichuan to enjoy the autumn scenery. You won't want to leave! 💖 ▪️Songpan Grassland The vast grassland is like a green ocean. The wind blows the grass to reveal the sheep. 🐏 It's so refreshing. ▪️Red Army Long March Monument 🗡️ Pay tribute to the martyrs and feel the spirit of the Long March and that magnificent history. You will be filled with respect. ▪️Munigou The waterfall and cascade are spectacular. You can't help but marvel at the wonders of nature. 🤩 ▪️Jiuzhaigou The autumn scenery in Jiuzhaigou is breathtaking. 🤩 The colorful lakes are like gems in the mountains, as if you are in a fairy tale world. ▪️Huanglong The colorful forest and calcified pools in Huanglong are also unique. 🌳 You will be enchanted. ▪️Songpan Ancient City It retains its ancient style. 🏯 Walking through it is like traveling back in time. 🏨 About Accommodation I recommend staying near Chuanzhusi. We stayed at Minjiang Star Hotel in Songpan. 🏨 The room is spacious, with a separate toilet and shower. It's quiet at night, so even a light sleeper like me can sleep through the night. It's just like being at home. 🏠 It's very comfortable! You won't feel cramped here, and the environment and price are very reasonable for Western Sichuan! It's great value for money. I'll choose this place again next time! ⚠️ Travel Tips: The temperature difference between day and night in Western Sichuan is large. Remember to bring sunglasses, a hat, and warm clothes. Don't catch a cold before you come!

Daisy~Reed

Huanglong Scenic Area Travel Guide

How to visit Huanglong Scenic Area? Should you take the sightseeing bus? Should you buy a cable car ticket? These are questions that many people have. This guide will answer them all. Save it now! 🌟 - 🎫Tickets: Tickets: Peak season (June 1–December 15): Full price is CNY 170 per person. Off season (December 16–May 31): Full price is CNY 60 per person, discounted price is CNY 30 per person. Free entry for Zhejiang (Hangzhou, Wenzhou, Huzhou, Shaoxing, Ningbo, Taizhou, Jiaxing) ID card holders. Cable car: CNY 80 per person for uphill, CNY 40 per person for downhill. Sightseeing bus: CNY 20 per person, limited to 5,000 tickets per day (advance booking required). ⚠️Should you buy a cable car or sightseeing bus ticket? Cable car: We recommend buying an uphill cable car ticket. You can skip the downhill cable car ticket and walk down the mountain along Route 5, which has many small scenic spots along the way. 🏞️ The route is about 4 km long. Sightseeing bus: Limited to 5,000 tickets per day. Be sure to buy in advance. If you don't get a ticket, don't worry. The route is mostly flat and takes about 40 minutes to walk. - 🎈Scenic Area Routes: 1️⃣ Start from the Visitor Center and take the uphill cable car. After getting off the cable car, take the sightseeing bus to the travertine pools and start walking to 📍Five-Color Pond🌈. Walk slowly🚶‍ and don't rush or exercise vigorously to avoid altitude sickness. If you feel unwell🩺, stop immediately to rest and take oxygen. 2️⃣ Five-Color Pond→Huanglong Ancient Temple→Huanglong Middle Temple→Jiexian Bridge→Zhengyan Pond→📍Saluo Reflection Pond→Mingjing Reflection Pond→📍Bonsai Pond→📍Golden Sand Ground→📍Xishen Cave→Lotus Platform Waterfall→Yingbin Pond→Exit the scenic area (This is the route without the downhill cable car. We recommend this route so you don't miss too many scenic spots.) Recommended attractions around Huanglong: Jiuzhaigou, Huanglong, Songpan Ancient Town, Dagu Glacier 📝Tips: Self-driving visitors can park in Parking Lot 1 or 2, then take the bus 🚌 to the cable car. The downhill route ends at the Visitor Center between Parking Lots 1 and 2. Altitude sickness: Huanglong Scenic Area is at a high altitude, so visitors may experience altitude sickness. We recommend preparing your body in advance and bringing related medication. 💊 Sun protection and warmth: The UV rays are strong at high altitudes, so be sure to protect yourself from the sun. The temperature in Huanglong Scenic Area varies greatly, so bring enough warm clothing. 🧥 Comfortable clothing: We recommend wearing comfortable hiking shoes 👟 and bringing enough drinking water 💧 and food. Environmental protection: Don't litter in the scenic area. Let's work together to protect this beautiful natural landscape.

LIANA FLEMING

Huanglong Scenic Area, a fairyland on earth as beautiful as Yaochi!

Located in Songpan County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, Huanglong Scenic Area is a place where you can forget the hustle and bustle of the world. Huanglong is famous for its unique landforms, including colorful pools, snow-capped mountains, canyons, and forests. It is known as a fairyland on earth. ### Recommended attractions🌺 - Five-Color Pool: As one of the core attractions of Huanglong Scenic Area, the Five-Color Pool is known for its rich colors and ever-changing water reflections. Each season has a different view, making it a paradise for photography and nature lovers. - Golden Sand: Walking along the wooden plank road, you will see golden travertine beaches, like a golden road, which is breathtaking. - Zhenyan Pool: There are many small colorful pools here. Every autumn, fallen leaves float on the water, creating a beautiful and colorful scene. ### Transportation🚗 The most convenient way to get to Huanglong is from Chengdu. Take a long-distance bus to Songpan County and then transfer to a local tourist bus or rent a car to the scenic area. It is recommended to plan your itinerary in advance, especially during peak season, as traffic may be congested. If conditions permit, you can also choose to depart from Jiuzhaigou. The two attractions are close to each other, so you can arrange a combined tour. ### Accommodation recommendations🏡 - Songpan Ancient City: Experience the historical atmosphere of the ancient city. There are many types of guesthouses to choose from, with moderate prices and ethnic characteristics. - Hotels near the scenic area: To make it convenient to get up early the next day, you can choose to stay in a hotel near the scenic area, although the price is higher, but it can save travel time. ### Nearby cuisine🍲 When you come to Sichuan, you can't miss the local cuisine. In Songpan County, you can try authentic Sichuan dishes, such as spicy hotpot and hotpot. You can also taste some Tibetan flavors, such as Zamba and butter tea, which are all delicious. ### Nearby attractions recommended🏝️ If you have enough time, consider visiting the nearby Jiuzhaigou National Park, which is also known for its water scenery and forms a perfect natural scenery tour route with Huanglong. In addition, you can visit Ruoergai Grassland and experience the unique charm of the plateau pastoral area.

Ava Cook.45

Open the window and wake up in the clouds!

Hi! I am Zhou Zhou's mom, who loves to take my child around! Jiuzhaigou has connected to the high-speed rail, and I have always planned to take my child to walk around and experience Tibetan folk customs! Considering that I might not be able to handle driving alone, our high-speed rail journey begins! 🏃 Reference Route Chengdu East - Songpan Ancient City - Homestay - Return 🚗 About Transportation Chengdu East - Zhenjiangguan (1.5h) Zhenjiangguan - Songpan Ancient City (1h) Songpan Ancient City - Homestay (0.5h) As soon as you get off the high-speed rail, there are free shuttle buses to the scenic area. Just queue up and get on the bus. The final stop is Songpan Passenger Station, and the homestay will send a car to pick you up at the ancient city passenger station. 🧡 About Songpan Ancient City You can see freshly skewered beef skewers everywhere in the ancient city, one yuan per skewer, economical and delicious! You can also try the Northwest specialty sauerkraut noodles! On the return trip, you can also go to the market to buy some fresh yak meat to take home, 💰28 yuan per jin of fresh yak meat, you deserve it! Songpan is half commercial and half residential. The front half of the ancient city is for tourists, and the back half sells local vegetables. The small shops are the same. They sell printed shawls for 69 yuan at the door, but hide coral bead strings worth 850,000 yuan in the cabinets. They do all kinds of business and receive all kinds of people. This rhythm is just right! 🧡 About Accommodation We stayed at the Nanshan Private Hot Spring Homestay, which overlooks the entire Chuanzhusi. Opening the window feels like living in the clouds. Here, we can drink tea, look into the distance, and relax. In the evening, we can listen to music and soak in the hot spring, which is very pleasant! What surprised me the most was the beautiful scenery on the hillside next to the homestay. The key is that you can also let the children experience the joy of "picking mushrooms" here. 🧡 About Nearby Attractions 21 kilometers from Huanglong, about 27 minutes by car 95 kilometers from Jiuzhaigou, about 1 hour and 51 minutes by car 55 kilometers from Galitai, about 1 hour by car Travel Tips: ✔️ The temperature difference between morning and evening in western Sichuan is large. To avoid catching a cold, you can bring a thick coat. ✔️ High-speed rail tickets are very tight on weekends, so it is recommended to buy them in advance. ✔️ When you first arrive at the plateau, remember not to run or jump. Adapt slowly. ✔️ For mild altitude sickness, you can try drinking cola as a substitute for glucose. ✔️ In high-altitude areas, be cautious when soaking in hot springs. I experienced altitude sickness after soaking. For first-timers, you can choose a shorter soaking time!

AAF. Jennifer 3021

Three-day Two-night Jiuzhaigou Solo Travel Guide (Including Songpan Ancient Town)

Transportation 🚄: 1. C6376, departs from Chengdu East at 10:30 AM, arriving at Zhenjiangguan Station 🚉. After arriving, there is a free bus 🚌 to Songpan Ancient Town at the station exit, taking about 1-1.5 hours to reach Songpan Ancient Town. 2. Songpan Ancient Town: A small highland town at an altitude of about 2800 meters 🏘️, with a Guanyin Temple said to be around 3000 meters above sea level (I didn't go due to fear of altitude sickness) 🤷‍♀️. Songpan is not big, it takes about 2-3 hours to stroll around, and there is a street that specializes in selling caterpillar fungus (quality unknown, I can't understand) 🤦‍♀️. Yak meat skewers for one yuan each are everywhere, highly recommended! The cost of living is not high either! It's a good stopover to visit before heading to Jiuzhaigou. 3. There are buses from Songpan to Jiuzhaigou, with the last one departing at 18:30, which is the one I took (💰42), taking about 2-2.5 hours to Jiuzhaigou. The driver is very nice and will stop near the hotel location for parking 🅿️. 4. Return trip: Book the bus from Jiuzhaigou to Zhenjiangguan on Ctrip 🍊 for 💰28, with corresponding departure times that connect with the high-speed train schedule. (⚠️It's advised to take the bus early! I took the 1:30 PM bus, and the high-speed train was at 17:40, but there was a two-hour traffic jam due to road construction! Luckily, I got a standby ticket for the 19:15 high-speed train, otherwise, I would have had to take the bus back to Chengdu, which takes 5 hours! Be sure to plan ahead!) Accommodation 🏠: Jianju Hotel (Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area Branch) 💰87/night, 1.3 kilometers from Jiuzhaigou, with convenient nearby amenities! Located on the main road, it's very safe! Free shuttle service included! The hotel is a comfortable and economical choice, only 87 yuan per night, great value for money! Dining 🥢: Norilang Restaurant (the only restaurant inside Jiuzhaigou), I ordered the yak beef noodles 💰30, the meat was a bit scarce 😥. You can also bring your own food, but it's hard to find hot water for instant noodles. (❗️Instant noodles in the scenic area cost 15 yuan each, and that's the only way to get hot water) Attractions ⭐️: The Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area is shaped like a 'Y', and you queue up to take a shuttle bus into the area (as expected of a 5A scenic spot, the shuttle bus dispatch is very efficient, it only took 12 minutes from queuing to boarding!). The first shuttle bus randomly assigns routes, and I was assigned to the right side. You don't need to worry about not knowing how to visit the major attractions in the scenic area because there are guides on the shuttle buses who will introduce each spot. Just follow the crowd and get off the bus. After finishing the right side, you'll return to Norilang and then transfer to the left side shuttle bus for sightseeing. Jiuzhaigou is truly beautiful, even on a cloudy and rainy day when I visited, it was still gorgeous! Mist rising between the mountains, shrouded in fog, indeed 'one does not simply look at water after returning from Jiuzhaigou'! ⚠️Little tips: 1. It's recommended to wear a jacket 🧥, bring an umbrella ☂️, Jiuzhaigou can be a bit cold on rainy days! 2. Wear comfortable shoes 👟, you'll be walking all day, 3 minutes, good review! 😃 We will post detailed travel guides Interested parties can move to the homepage to check ⭐In the upcoming journey We will continue to explore more beautiful hidden gems Sharing 1-2 with everyone each month We also hope everyone can recommend The beautiful small towns you have visited or longed for to us~ For us, travel is not about checking in But to rediscover those beauties that have been forgotten and overlooked To feel and record those ordinary yet fleeting moments

JOCELYN RYAN

Essential Travel Guide to Jiuzhaigou, Breathtaking Beauty

Hi, buddies, today I'm going to share the travel tips for Jiuzhaigou!🌄 On the first day, remember to rest and acclimate after arriving at Jiuzhaigou; on the second day, spend the whole day exploring the Jiuzhaigou scenic area, with attractions like Shuzheng Lakes, Long Lake, and Rhino Lake to feast your eyes on; on the third day, head to the Huanglong scenic area, where the Colorful Ponds and Huanglong Temple await you!🏞️ Next up is the time for scenic spot recommendations!🏝️ The waters of Shuzheng Lakes are emerald green, Long Lake is spectacular, and Rhino Lake is crystal clear. The Colorful Ponds and Huanglong Temple are also must-visit spots!😋 For food, Tibetan delicacies such as butter tea and barley cakes are waiting for you to try!🍜 For accommodation, hotels and guesthouses in Jiuzhaigou County or within the scenic area are great choices, with top-notch facilities and services!🏨 For transportation, it's important to book your plane or bus tickets in advance!✈️ The weather is changeable, so remember to bring warm clothes. Safety first, follow the regulations of the scenic area, and do not climb in dangerous areas!⛰️ This trip to Jiuzhaigou made me appreciate the wonders of nature, are you tempted? Come and share your travel stories!💬

Washington Missy

You must visit the ancient city of Songpan when you go to western Sichuan

When traveling to Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong in western Sichuan, you will pass through Songpan, and you should spend a night wandering around the ancient city of Songpan. Songpan, became familiar to everyone due to Songtsen Gampo and Princess Wencheng. The ancient city of Songpan is divided into two parts, the inner and outer city. The inner city spans the Chongshan Mountain and has a city gate connected to the inner city, and the plane is rectangular. The ancient city of Songpan is now open to the public for free. Strolling in the ancient city of Songpan in the evening, you can feel the cultural charm of Songpan. Various snacks and accessories are dazzling, especially the lantern fair in the ancient city of Songpan, which is lifelike, and the holiday atmosphere is instantly full. It is recommended to play for 1-2 hours. The plateau climate is colder at night, so keep warm and add clothes.

OCEAN STANLEY

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