[2025 Pingwu Attraction] Travel Guide for Wanglang Panda Exploration Camp (Updated Oct)

I. 11 Niche Hidden Gem Spots 1. Panda Ping: Alpine meadows, forest exploration, suitable for families; Transportation: 2 hours by car; Free admission 2. Ganhaizi: Entry-level plateau trekking, enjoy colorful forests, meadows, and snow-capped mountains; Transportation: 2 hours by car; Free admission 3. Longcanggou: Diecui Stream, Natural Bridge, immersive forest park experience; Transportation: 2.7 hours by car; Ticket (Diecui Stream) 45 yuan 4. Jia'ermengcuo: Easy trekking route, enjoy colorful forests alongside streams and waterfalls; Transportation: 3 hours by car; Free admission 5. A'ergou: Hike to the mountain top, enjoy alpine lakes, meadows, and some colorful forests; Transportation: 3 hours by car; Free admission 6. Wawu Mountain⭐: Colorful forests, streams, waterfalls, great views from high up; Transportation: 3 hours by car; Free admission (Oct 9 - Nov 30) 7. Erlang Mountain Labagou⭐: Easy trekking to encounter deer and monkeys, enjoy colorful forests and cloud seas; Transportation: 3 hours by car; Ticket 50 yuan 8. Gurgou: Low-altitude autumn viewing, admire red maple leaves, snow-capped mountains, and soak in hot springs; Transportation: 4 hours by car; Free admission 9. Baima Wanglang⭐: Trekking through primitive fir forests, encountering streams and lakes; Transportation: 4 hours by car; Ticket (on-site) 138 yuan 10. Shenxianchi⭐: Combines the alpine lakes of Jiuzhaigou and the travertine pools of Huanglong, with stunning colorful forests; Transportation: 6.5 hours by car; Ticket 95 yuan 11. Dangling: Niche secret realm, enjoy alpine lakes, snow-capped mountains, and open-air hot springs; Transportation: 8 hours by car; Free admission II. 10 Classic Spots - Jiuzhaigou⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️: Classic autumn scenery interwoven with colorful forests, layered waterfalls, and emerald lakes; Transportation: 2 hours by high-speed rail + 2 hours by direct bus, 5.5 hours by car; Ticket 280 yuan - Daocheng Yading⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️: Yellow grasslands, colorful valleys, and vibrant alpine lakes beneath the Three Sacred Mountains; Transportation: 13 hours by car; Ticket 266 yuan - Mount Siguniang⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️: Golden river valleys, colorful forest cabins, and snow-capped mountains in one frame; Transportation: 4 hours by car; Ticket (Shuangqiao Valley) 150 yuan - Bipenggou⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️: "Little Switzerland of Western Sichuan," colorful forests and lakes reflecting snow-capped mountains; Transportation: 3 hours by car; Ticket 135 yuan - Li Xiao Road⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️: Enjoy snow-capped mountains, meadows, colorful forests, and streams along the way; Transportation: 4 hours by car to Da'erpu; Free admission - Huanglong⭐️⭐️⭐️: Colorful forests paired with the "Fairyland on Earth" travertine pools; Transportation: 2 hours by high-speed rail + 0.5 hours by bus, 6 hours by car; Ticket 170 yuan - Naizigou⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️: Eighty-mile colorful forest corridor, vibrant like a palette; Transportation: 5.5 hours by car; Free admission - Songpinggou⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️: "Little Jiuzhai" with similar emerald lakes and golden colorful forests; Transportation: 3.5 hours by car (1 hour by high-speed rail to Maoxian); Ticket 70 yuan - Miyaluo⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️: Once one of China's largest red leaf scenic areas; Transportation: 3 hours by car; Free admission - Xinduqiao⭐️⭐️⭐️: Golden poplars, streams, and Tibetan villages form a picturesque oil painting; Transportation: 5 hours by car; Free admission

! You can see autumn colors comparable to Xinjiang without leaving Sichuan! ✨ Mianyang Pingwu, this hidden autumn viewing paradise, really amazed me! From the colorful forests 🍁 To the mountains covered with red leaves From the crystal-clear rivers To the majestic snow-capped mountains Layers upon layers, deep and shallow Late October in Pingwu is so beautiful it leaves you speechless 😭 【Best Time to View Autumn Colors】 This year, the colorful forests and red leaves last from late October to November Each spot has its own unique charm～ ✨Highly Recommended Autumn Viewing Spots✨ 🎨Hundred-Mile Colorful Forest Corridor The whole mountain is a sea of red leaves! As romantic as a spilled palette～ ⏰Best viewing: Late October to early November 📍Must-visit: - Sogu Xiuzhai - Tianmu Lake - Baima Mountain Village - Hujia Valley 🐼Wanglang Giant Panda Exploration Camp Not only can you see red leaves, but you might also encounter wild giant pandas! 📍Location: Wanglang Giant Panda Exploration Camp Visitor Center, Pingwu County, Mianyang City ⏰Opening hours: Year-round 09:00-14:00 ⏰Best viewing: Late October to early November 🌿Laohe Valley Nature Reserve Colorful forests + alpine streams + blue sky and white clouds = stunning scenery! 📍Located in Gaocun Township, Pingwu County ⏰Best viewing: Late October to early November 🏔Yaocong Mountain Get three great views at once: red leaves + sunrise + sea of clouds! The drive up the mountain is scenic all the way～ ⏰Best viewing: Early to mid-November 🚗Along Pingwu Road A 40-kilometer "road in the clouds," a paradise for self-driving enthusiasts! ⏰Best viewing: Early to mid-November 💡Travel Tips: 1️⃣ Self-driving is recommended for convenient parking 2️⃣ You can also pick wild kiwifruit and chestnuts～ 3️⃣ You might encounter squirrels 🐿️ and giant pandas 🐼

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The scenic area opened in October! Not many people know about it yet! No climbing! No altitude sickness! Good road conditions! Snow all winter! Suitable for children over 4 years old and the elderly! This is a place close to Xi'an that combines the scenery of Western Sichuan and Xinjiang! Tested and approved for 2 days and 1 night! 👉 Pingwu Baima Wanglang! 🏔️🏔️Specific route: 1️⃣ Day 1: Xi'an North Railway Station - Jiangyou Station (2.5 hours) We took the 9:48 train - arrived at Jiangyou at 12:30 Remember to eat a Jiangyou specialty 👉 Fatty Intestine Rice Noodles! There is a self-service car rental 150 meters from the exit, very convenient! 🚗🚗 Then drive to Pingwu Baima Bacuojiagu Village (2.5 hours) You will pass Tianmu Lake, snow-capped mountains, and lakes... as beautiful as a painting! 👉 Stay overnight at Bacuojiagu Village (15 minutes from Wanglang Scenic Area) A very simple snow-capped mountain village! You can see the golden mountain from the courtyard, and on a clear day, you can see the stars! The room has underfloor heating, and is clean and hygienic! The food is also good! There is also a bonfire party in the evening. 2️⃣ Day 2: Depart for Wanglang at 8:20 am 👉 Take the first wave of sightseeing buses at 8:50 am 40 minutes to Gan Haizi Scenic Spot! Lake and meadow! Surrounded by snow-capped mountains! The scenery can only be described as stunning! 👉 After visiting Gan Haizi, go hiking in the primeval forest (2.5 hours) It is recommended to take the small road in and the main road out! The small road is a great experience! The snow is very thick on the small road! The children went crazy playing in the snow! 👉 The whole scenic area takes about 5-6 hours (including the round-trip sightseeing bus) Return from the scenic area exit at 3 pm and have dinner. 👉 Return the car at 7 pm and take the train back to Xi'an at 7:50 pm! ✅✅Tips: 1️⃣ Wear a down jacket, it's cold in the mountains, and bring a hat! Children playing in the snow should wear gloves! Try to wear waterproof pants. Playing in the snow will get your pants wet, which is very troublesome! 2️⃣ The scenic area only has instant noodles and grilled sausages! They will sell out on weekends! Bring your own food, 👉 it is recommended to bring self-heating rice❗️ The scenic area provides hot water, bring a thermos! But it takes a long time to get hot water on weekends! 3️⃣ Try to catch the first shuttle bus at 8:50 am! You will have to wait 30 minutes to 1 hour later! There are not many shuttle buses in the scenic area! 4️⃣ Book tickets online, no entry after 2 pm! 5️⃣ On the sightseeing bus, it is recommended to sit on the left side by the window on the way there, the scenery is on this side. Sit on the right side by the window on the way back.

Autumn is the most colorful season in the Baima Wanglang Nature Reserve in Pingwu. In winter, it turns into a pure white fairy tale world. Whether you like the brilliant autumn colors or the pure winter scenery, Baima Wanglang can satisfy all your imaginations of a wonderful trip! Must-Do Activities - **Autumn Leaf Viewing**: In autumn, the leaves of Baima Wanglang gradually turn yellow, from light yellow to deep red, covering the mountains. Walking along the forest paths, with thick fallen leaves underfoot and colorful skies overhead, you feel like you're in a moving oil painting. - **Snow Adventure**: In winter, Baima Wanglang is covered with thick snow, turning into a silver-white world. You can try outdoor activities such as snow hiking and sledding to experience different winter fun. This is also the best time to observe wildlife. If you're lucky, you might even see giant pandas strolling leisurely in the snow. - **Tibetan Cultural Experience**: Whether in autumn or winter, Baima Wanglang is a great place to experience Tibetan culture. Address Baima Tibetan Township, Pingwu County, Mianyang City, Sichuan Province. Transportation - **Self-Driving**: From Chengdu, take the Chengdu-Mianyang-Guangyuan Expressway to Mianyang, then turn north on National Highway G247 to Pingwu County. Follow the signs to Baima Wanglang Nature Reserve. The whole journey takes about 5–6 hours. - **Public Transportation**: You can take a long-distance bus or train to Mianyang, then take a bus to Pingwu at Mianyang Long-Distance Bus Station. After arriving in Pingwu, you can choose to rent a car or take a taxi to Baima Wanglang. Food Recommendations - **Tibetan Roast Whole Lamb**: Made with fresh local lamb, marinated with special spices and roasted over charcoal. The skin is crispy, the meat is tender, and the aroma is irresistible. It's especially suitable for autumn and winter. - **Barley Wine**: Made from fermented barley, it has a low alcohol content but a unique flavor. It's perfect for a few sips to ward off the cold. - **Stewed Chicken**: Made with various mushrooms picked from the mountains and free-range chicken, stewed slowly. The soup is clear, the taste is delicious, and it's rich in nutrients. It's a great tonic for autumn and winter. Nearby Attractions - **Wanglang National Nature Reserve**: Adjacent to Baima Wanglang, it's also a nature reserve mainly for the protection of giant pandas and their ecological environment. It has rich wildlife resources and is suitable for all seasons. - **Fujiang Source Scenic Area**: Located in the southeast of Pingwu County, it's the source of the Fujiang River. The mountain and water scenery here is beautiful, and it's even more tranquil in autumn and winter, making it suitable for photography and outdoor sports enthusiasts.

🔶Baima Wanglang Primitive Park is really worth a visit❗️ The primitive coniferous forest is more than 40 meters high, so majestic, so shocking, and so beautiful❗️ 🔶Baima Wanglang belongs to the primitive deep forest. The scenic spot is not heavily commercialized. It is suitable for friends who like nature to explore the beautiful scenery on foot💞 🔶But I sincerely recommend that if you go to Baima Wanglang for hiking, you must choose to walk the forest path... The specific location is to take a car to Yunshan Cafe first, and then there is a path behind the right side of the cafe. Enter from here. You can pick autumn leaves on the road, and you can also find many small mushrooms. There are many beautiful 📸 camera positions. There is no one, so I took a random photo❗️ 🎫The ticket is 108. This is not a scenic spot, but a nature reserve❗️ There are not many things to play in it, and the facilities are not perfect. It is recommended to bring your own food. 🚗Transportation Guide: From Chengdu, you can first take the high-speed rail or long-distance bus to Mianyang City, and then transfer to the long-distance bus to Pingwu County. After arriving in Pingwu County, you can rent a car or take local public transportation to Baima Wanglang. Due to the complicated road conditions, tourists are advised to understand the route in advance and reserve enough time. 💞 🏡Accommodation and catering🥙 There are many inns and farmhouses that provide food and accommodation around Baima Wanglang. The dishes served in these places are mostly based on local ingredients and have unique flavors. Tourists are recommended to try local wild mushrooms and various wild vegetables, which are delicious and nutritious. 💞 🚏Road conditions Wanglang is located in Baima Tibetan Township, Baima Town, Pingwu County. The road condition was good throughout the journey. The road became narrower after entering Baima Tibetan Township. There was a section of road under construction. It was a dirt road and a bit bumpy, but the rest was fine. 🔶Outdoor wear guide It is not very cold in northern Sichuan during the daytime. It is recommended that you wear three layers of clothing for hiking. The inner layer should be close-fitting and quick-drying, the middle layer should be warm fleece or down, and the outermost layer should be a windproof and waterproof jacket. Adjust the temperature in time during hiking.