A complete guide to the Magic World Aba Lianbaoye Scenic Area in 2025
Lianbaoyezhe Scenic Area in Aba County is located at the junction of Sichuan, Gansu and Qinghai provinces. It features unique peaks and rocks, glacial relics, plateau lakes and Tibetan culture. It is known as the "Magical World of the East" and the "Kunlun Ladder to Heaven, the Source of Shu Mountain".
Main points:
1. Strange peaks, rocks and glacial relics
2. Plateau lakes
Zhagarcuo, Longgacuo, Lama, Luoyuncuo
3. The ultimate scenery that changes with the seasons
Spring and summer: Wild flowers (hornflower, geranium) bloom and meadows spread out like green carpets.
Autumn and Winter: The forests are covered with colorful colors, the snow-capped mountains are intertwined with rime, and the morning mist makes it look like a fairyland.
🕘【Opening hours】:
The park opens at 9 a.m. on May Day or National Day. You can go there early. The first 500 cars can enter the scenic area first, or you have to queue up and wait for the self-driving cars in front of you to come out, or take the free sightseeing bus of the scenic area.
💴【Ticket Price】:
The ticket price is 120 yuan per person. Children, seniors and students can enjoy a half-price discount. People under 6 years old and over 70 years old are free. There are two sections of the scenic area where you need to buy sightseeing bus tickets, each costing 15 yuan per person. You can also choose to walk, the distance is about 1.5 kilometers.
You can enter the scenic area by car, but you need to get off the car and walk or take a sightseeing bus in certain areas. If you don't drive yourself, you can take a free bus to the core area of the scenic area.
⛺【Amusement Project】:
1. Hiking and viewing platform
4520 Observation Deck: At 4520 meters above sea level, you can overlook the panoramic view of Zagarcuo. The two peaks are shaped like "embracing and kissing", which is given the meaning of love.
Hiking route: The route from Heyuan Service Station to Zhagarcuo (1.2 km) is suitable for beginners, while the route from Argali Ping to 4520 Observation Deck (1.4 km) is suitable for challenging hikers.
2. Internet celebrity check-in spots
Yuanyuanyuan Cafe: A circular glass cafe at an altitude of 4,424 meters, it is the best place to photograph the flow of clouds and snow-capped mountains.
Fairy Tale Highway: A highway winding through the canyon, with rock peaks and lakes on both sides, suitable for self-driving or cycling.
🚌【Traffic Guide】:
This is one of the few scenic spots where you can drive yourself throughout the entire journey. There is no charge for driving into the scenic spot.
👉【Itinerary】:
morning:
8:00 Drive from the departure place (such as cities around Aba County) and arrive at the entrance of Lianbaoyezhe Scenic Area after about 1 hour.
9:00 After purchasing the ticket and entering the park, drive about 10 kilometers and take 15 minutes to Heyuan Service Area.
Highlights: Along the way, you can enjoy the gradually changing plateau landforms outside the scenic area, with undulating mountains and vast grasslands.
Meals: You can prepare meals before departure, such as bread, ham, yogurt, etc., and enjoy them when you take a break at the Heyuan service area.
noon:
9:30 - 11:30, depart from Heyuan Service Area. If you choose to walk to Zhagarcuo, the distance is about 1.5 kilometers and takes 20 - 30 minutes; taking a sightseeing bus only takes 5 - 10 minutes.
Highlights: Zhagarcuo is one of the core attractions of Lianbaoyezhe Scenic Area. Surrounded by snow-capped mountains, the azure blue lake is like a shining gem. There are many strange peaks and rocks around the lake, which are reflected in the lake water, forming a unique landscape.
Meals: You can eat your own simple lunch, such as self-heating rice, fruits, etc., in the rest area near Zhagarcuo.
afternoon:
11:30 - 12:00 Return to Heyuan Service Area and drive about 8 kilometers and 12 minutes to Panyangping.
12:00 - 13:30, after getting off the bus, walk or take a sightseeing bus to the 4520 Observation Deck, which is also about 1.5 kilometers away. The corresponding time is the same as going to Zhagarcuo.
Highlights: From the 4520 Observation Deck, you can have a panoramic view of the magnificent mountains of Lianbaoyezhe. The continuous peaks shine with a cold light under the sunlight, and the mountains are shrouded in clouds and mist, like a fairyland.
Meals: You can simply replenish your energy near the observation deck, such as chocolate, beef jerky, etc., to save energy for the return trip.
After 13:30, drive back to the departure point along the same route.
When you return to the city, you can go to the Gemo Temple on the edge of the county town, which is also very shocking.
Evening: 7:30 Watch Aba's Aba. The thickest pure land evening show (performances will be held from 5.1 to 5.4, so be sure to grab tickets in advance;)
• Note: The one-day tour itinerary is tight, so be sure to plan your departure time in advance and leave enough time for visiting the scenic spots and the round-trip journey. Since the scenic area is at a high altitude, you need to take precautions against altitude sickness and avoid strenuous exercise.
🧡【Preparation before departure】:
Sunscreen is a must for ladies who love beauty, and book tickets for scenic spots and performances;