[2025 Leshan Attraction] Travel Guide for Cyathea Canyon (Updated May)

Hi~ I'm the mom who dragged her 8-year-old monkey boy to the cliff edge👩👦! Just returned from Longtou Mountain, where the cliffside sea of clouds was breathtakingly beautiful, but the parenting traps made me want to jump into the Jinsha River! Read this before you go👇 💡【3-Day 2-Night Thrill Ride Itinerary】 Day1: From Chengdu steamed buns → Dinosaur feeding (illusion edition) in Suoluo Canyon → Counting fleas in Meigu County Day2: Vomiting from off-road grassland bumps → Peeing pants at cliff edge → Clutching oxygen tank in tears Day3: Chasing yaks in Jingyetexi → Losing gloves in frost-covered forest → Rolling back to Chengdu to complain 🌈【Kids' Wildest Moments】 ✅Longtou Mountain Cliff (Leash required!) Vertical 1200-meter drop scared souls out of bodies😱! Kid insisted on being "Spider-Man" clinging to cliff edge for photos - mom's heart stopped for 3 seconds🕷️! Throwing breadcrumbs at clouds claiming "delivering takeout to gods"☁️ ✅Suoluo Grand Canyon (Bug spray essential!) 200-million-year-old trees like Jurassic time travel🌴! Kid wielded branches as T-Rex, knocking over tour guide's megaphone🦖! Skipping stones by stream - new phone floated away to prehistoric times📱 ✅Jingyetexi (Non-slip boots mandatory!) Red-leaf forest blazing like Flame Mountain🍁! But frosty paths turned kid into falling champion - butt swollen to "peach perfection"🍑! Chased by yak king's death glare, hiding behind me screaming "Mom transform now!"🐮 ⚠️【Life-Saving Tips】 1️⃣ NEVER wear AJs uphill! Meadows hide dung landmines - kid's soles became "organic fertilizer" collectors💩 2️⃣ No selfie sticks at cliffs! Wind almost kite-launched kid, hair standing up like Super Saiyan💨 3️⃣ Lock hotel windows in Meigu! Yi ethnic spicy food made kid cry - midnight instant noodles attracted mice🐭 4️⃣ Off-road cars need vomit bags! Kid painted rainbow from car sickness, air freshener became "puke perfume"🌈 5️⃣ Don't lick frosty branches! Kid copied cartoons eating "ice pops" - tongue stuck to rail like tragic drama👅 🚙【Transport & Lodging Hacks】 ✔️ High-clearance off-road vehicles only! Our car got stuck - kid collected rocks as "road repair crew"🛠️ ✔️ Bring sleeping bags to Meigu hotels! Sheets so damp you could wring water - kid said "sleeping underwater"🌊 ✔️ Buy oversized windbreakers! Kid outgrew sleeves mid-trip - wrists froze into "red sausages"❄️ 🍜【Foodie Blood & Tears】 ✔️ Shred tough "tuotuo meat"! Kid claimed it could regrow baby teeth if planted ✔️ Buckwheat cakes need honey! Spilled sugar attracted ant party crashers🐜 ✔️ Avoid scenic spot pickle soup! Kid gagged at "T-Rex footwash" smell🦖 Most magical moment: At cliffside sunrise🌅, kid suddenly whispered "Mom, this looks like Earth's wound..." Though we shook pounds of dust from clothes daily, seeing his drawing of "standing on Earth's head" made all the vomit worth it~

| 2h direct trip from Chengdu to explore the Jurassic secrets~. 🚗It takes less than two hours to reach the scenic spot from Chengdu~ 💰Altissima Valley【Ticket 10 yuan/person】 🚶🏻‍♀️It's a very easy hiking route with almost no difficulty. Of course, it rained when we went there, so there was a lot of mud and it was quite slippery! It should be a good walk on a sunny day. I met many people hiking with their children, and it felt like a hiking route suitable for family trips. 🌲There are so many large tracts of giant ferns in the valley, which is really shocking. After all, I have seen too many small ferns on the roadside, and the contrast is too strong. But on the other hand, the scenic spots are still too monotonous. Almost the entire journey is just to see the Alsophila spinulosa trees. Moreover, the scenery near Gate No. 1 is better. The further you go in, the more ordinary the scenery becomes. We didn't even reach Gate No. 2 and returned the same way. [Chin] For teammates who just want to get close to nature and breathe the fresh air in the mountains, it is also a good choice. The green plant coverage rate is very high and the route is easy. For teammates who like taking photos or like challenges, this route may be a bit boring, so choose it according to your circumstances! PS: 😨There are a lot of spicy strips! Notice!

Located in Xiba Town, Wutongqiao District, Leshan City, Sichuan Province, the Leshan Xiba Town Alsophila Grand Canyon is about 30 km from Leshan City. It is a natural ecological scenic area featuring Alsophila spinulosa trees. A large number of Alsophila spinulosa trees (tree ferns) are distributed in the canyon, with tall and dense plants, known as the "natural museum of living plant fossils". The canyon has a tranquil, primitive appearance and is said to have been a hidden passage for ancient Shu people's migration, with some ancient road remains in the canyon. It is ideal for hiking and nature exploration. Alsophila spinulosa, this ancient fern, is one of the earliest terrestrial plants on Earth. Having experienced hundreds of millions of years of vicissitudes, it has witnessed the rise and fall of countless species and is known as a "living plant fossil". They stand tall and straight, with thick trunks and huge pinnate leaves stretching out in all directions, like giant green umbrellas, weaving a vibrant green world. Walking along the winding paths in the canyon, the gurgling sound of water can be heard, like a beautiful movement played by nature. The streams and the Alsophila spinulosa trees on the banks complement each other, forming a picturesque scenery. In addition to the unique plant landscape and clear streams, there are also spectacular canyon landforms. The peaks on both sides of the canyon are steep and rugged, with strange rocks and varied shapes, lifelike. Alsophila Valley is very suitable for beginner hikers, the whole journey is about 3-5 km, along the way you can observe Alsophila spinulosa, wild animals and plants. In the early morning or after rain, when the fog is thick, the canyon has rich layers of light and shadow, making it easy to take great photos. Currently, the ticket is 10 yuan, open all day. Transportation information: Self-driving navigation "Xiba Town Alsophila Grand Canyon", the journey takes about 1 hour, the second half is a village road, so drive carefully. The best tourist season is from April to October every year. Precautions: 1. Some sections of the canyon are slippery and steep, so wear non-slip hiking shoes and bring hiking poles. 2. It is forbidden to pick Alsophila spinulosa branches and leaves or damage vegetation to protect rare species. 3. Prepare enough drinking water and dry food in advance, cherish the environment, and please take your own garbage out. Xiba Alsophila Grand Canyon is characterized by its primitive wildness and is suitable for travelers pursuing a niche natural experience. If time permits, it can be combined with classic attractions such as Leshan Giant Buddha and Mount Emei to form an in-depth ecological tour route.

Family hiking in Leshan Suoluo Valley 🌴 Date: December 1 🌸 Highlights: Return to the "Jurassic" primeval forest, prehistoric giant botanical garden, the Amazon rainforest of Sichuan 🚶‍♀Hiking distance: 7–8 km 🕙Hiking time: Around 4 hours 👣Difficulty rating: 🌟 🚗Transportation: Bus (2 hours one way) 💰Price: CNY 168 per person (same price for adults and children, including admission) 🧭Meeting time/location: 7:50–8:00, Exit E, South Railway Station Subway Station

🚗Self-driving navigation to the destination: Leshan Suoluo Grand Canyon Gate 1 (only ⌚️1.5–2 hours from downtown Chengdu) 🎫Ticket: CNY 10/person 🅿️Parking: CNY 10 (there are many parking lots at Gate 1) 🌟Best hiking route: 🔵Enter from Gate 1 and exit from Gate 2, no return, the whole journey takes ⌚️2.5–3 hours, and entering the park will take you back to the Jurassic world. For those who have watched the 🦕dinosaur movie 🎬Jurassic World in childhood, DNA will awaken instantly, and the whole 🌴tropical rainforest is in sight! 🔵I personally think the biggest highlight on the way is a natural waterfall 🫨 (about 20 minutes from Gate 1), and tens of thousands of Suoluo trees from the same era as dinosaurs 🦕 are in the same frame, which is so shocking! (Picture 2) 📎Tips: 1️⃣After exiting from Gate 2, you can walk or take a local motorcycle to return to Gate 1 to pick up the car (about 3 km away) 2️⃣Long pants and 🥾non-slip shoes are recommended.

My friend and I discovered it in the vicinity of Chengdu A giant botanical garden that seems to have been lost in prehistoric times! It is the closest tropical rain forest to Chengdu! ! Perfect for a weekend day trip~ The Alsophila Valley, which dates back 200 million years, seems to have accidentally entered the scene of the movie "Jurassic Park". The entire valley is full of giant prehistoric Alsophila trees. The huge leaves of the Alsophila trees are much larger than those of adults. Everything makes people feel as if they are in the Jurassic rainforest billions of years ago. 📍Location: Alsophila spinulosa Grand Canyon, Shawan, Leshan, Sichuan 🎫Tickets: 10r cleaning fee 🚗Transportation: About 2 hours by car from Chengdu 🌳Tips for taking photos in Alsophila spinulosa valley: ❶There are two gates in the canyon. This time we went down from Gate 1. If you like taking photos, I strongly recommend choosing this side. The scenery is very nice! ❷Those who like hiking can enter from Gate 1, exit from Gate 2, and then return to the parking lot to pick up the car. The whole tour takes about 3 hours. ❸There are thousands of Alsophila trees that lived at the same time as the dinosaurs in the Alsophila Grand Canyon. After entering the canyon and looking up, the sight of them blocking out the sun is truly spectacular, as if you have really entered a tropical jungle. When taking photos, you can use the huge Alsophila spinulosa tree as the foreground and take great photos easily📷! ❹After entering the canyon from Gate 1 and walking down, you will see a cliff with a waterfall in about 15 minutes. This place is very suitable for taking pictures, with a large area of ​​Alsophila spinulosa and moss-covered rocks. 🌳Tips for playing: There are many mosquitoes in the canyon in summer, remember to wear long pants and long sleeves, or bring mosquito repellent! -

Leshan Alsophila Grand Canyon Travel Guide Navigation: Head to the Alsophila Grand Canyon in Xiba Town, Leshan.⛰️ Tickets: 10 yuan per person. Parking: A parking fee of 10 yuan per private car. Route: We entered the mountain area from Gate 1, and Gate 2 has a nine-turn path, equivalent to 9 flights of stairs, which is quite tiring to walk. There is only one way through the whole journey, no return is possible, and if you enter from Gate 1, you must exit from Gate 2. If you are not physically fit, you can also walk to Gate 2 and then turn back. It takes only two and a half hours to reach the scenic area from the south gate of Chengdu. There are no dining facilities within the scenic area, so it is best to go after having a meal or bring your own food reserves. Leaving at 10 am for a one-day trip is very appropriate, and you can also go to Leshan City to taste the delicious fried skewers.🍢 Alsophila, as the 'resident' of that era, is old and tall, simple and magnificent, showing strong vitality; the young ones are slim and graceful, full of charm. Seeing the Alsophila trees gives you the illusion of returning to the 'Jurassic' era. Experience: The main purpose of this trip is to absorb oxygen and observe the leaves, taking a short hike with a few good friends. The whole journey takes about 3 hours, covering approximately 6 kilometers. It can get a bit monotonous after a while, as the scenery along the way is largely the same, including the so-called 'King of Alsophila'... which after a long walk turns out to be just a larger Alsophila tree. However, the overall experience is still good, very suitable for taking photos, it is recommended for sisters who love to take photos to wear something sporty. In addition, visitors to this place can bring insect repellent spray, as there are many trees and water in the rainforest, and therefore a lot of mosquitoes. It would be even better if you could bring a walking stick. Dining: I recommend the 10-year-old Leshan shop - Changyao Fried Skewers (Fried Street Shop), I have been there several times, and the Sweet Skin Duck from the neighboring Sanmeier is also very delicious!

Alsophila Valley is located in Xiba Town, Wutongqiao District, named for the more than 50,000 Alsophila plants that grow in the valley. Alsophila, contemporaneous with dinosaurs, has a history of 200 million years and is a national first-class protected plant, known as the 'panda of the plant world'. Entering the Alsophila Valley, one can see tens of thousands of Alsophila plants forming layers of 'green umbrellas', casting a deep and enchanting shade over the valley. The air inside the valley is fresh, the climate is cool, the rock cliffs are rugged, and the stream water is gurgling, making it a refreshing and delightful place. The valley is full of negative oxygen ions. There are many mysterious natural and cultural phenomena in the valley that are very enchanting. Alsophila was one of the main foods of herbivorous dinosaurs, so there are also dinosaur 🦕 footprints! ⛰【Attraction Guide】 📍Detailed address: Alsophila Valley Scenic Area 🚗Transportation strategy: By car 🕙Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9:00-17:00 💰Ticket price: 10¥ per person 📌Little Tips: Children over 6 years old 🉑 can be brought along for a family hike, to exercise, experience nature, and stay away from electronic products. Alsophila Valley is 'Y'-shaped, with a total length of 6000 meters, a depth of 30-150 meters, and a width of 2-300 meters. Tickets can be purchased at both Gate 1 and Gate 2! Watch out for mosquitoes, bring your own simple meal, and there are also stalls selling fried potatoes in the valley. We entered through Gate 1 and exited through Gate 2. The exit at Gate 2 leads to a cement road, which is easier to walk on! However, before reaching Gate 2, passing through the 'Nine Turns' can still be a bit 'foot-weary' 😀

Alsophila Grand Canyon is filled with bamboo forests of Alsophila trees from the same era as dinosaurs, with streams running through them Covered by dense and huge vegetation In an instant, I felt as if I had traveled back to the Jurassic era Entering from Gate No.1, I walked to the end point, Rhino Tuo, and then returned the same way from Gate No.1 The whole journey is about 7.2 kilometers, and it took three and a half hours Alsophila Grand Canyon in Xiba Town, Leshan: 10r/person: 10r The difficulty is suitable for hiking beginners, it's not hard and you can walk through smoothly. There are some children on educational trips in the park, and many people bring their dogs along~ There are many mosquitoes, remember to bring mosquito repellent, and you can carry a long-sleeved jacket There are small stalls selling water in the scenic area, mineral water for 3r, drinks for 5r, the prices are reasonable There are two public toilets, the conditions are a bit tough, but they can be used

Leshan Alsophila Grand Canyon is a niche and cool check-in spot hidden in Leshan. There are more than 50,000 plants growing in the scenic area. The "national treasure giant panda" Alsophila spinulosa, also known as the Alsophila spinulosa, is a contemporary of the dinosaurs, has a history of 200 million years, and is a national first-class protected plant. Walking into the Alsophila Canyon, you will see tens of thousands of Alsophila holding up overlapping green umbrellas. The air in the valley is fresh and the climate is cool. Walking along the road in the canyon, with gurgling water beside you and green everywhere, you feel like you are in a natural oxygen bar. Leshan Alsophila Grand Canyon is a place where you can experience the wonders of nature. Come and start a journey through time and space!

"Here are a few more off-the-beaten-path yet interesting National Day travel destinations" For those planning to visit Sichuan for the National Day holiday Be sure to bookmark this Avoid the crowds and start your unique National Day journey ① Ganzi Aba, Sichuan Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Located in Xiaojin County, Aba Prefecture, this hidden gem offers colorful forests, streams, snow-capped mountains, lakes, and even a chance to see the sunrise over the golden mountain! I really love Western Sichuan, it surprises you in different ways throughout the year. ② Fuxing Village, Hongya, Hongya Yunshang Renjia Homestay Not far from Yannv Lake and Wawushan, Fuxing Village, one of the most beautiful villages in Sichuan recommended by National Geographic. If you can't make it to Xinjiang, come here! ||| A substitute for Xinjiang! A great place for a weekend getaway, perfect for water activities and taking the kids out. ③ Leshan Sotetsu Canyon, Sotetsu Canyon Scenic Area Named after its nearly 50,000 Sotetsu trees, the history of Sotetsu dates back to the Jurassic period, the same era as dinosaurs. Sotetsu was one of the main foods of herbivorous dinosaurs. You can imagine many dinosaurs roaming, living, and reproducing here. 🌴 If you like less popular outdoor routes, you will definitely like this place. It's just over 2 hours' drive from Chengdu, explore the real-life Jurassic Park!

If you want to hike in Chengdu, you can choose the Alsophila Canyon around Chengdu. The Alsophila Canyon is located in Xiba Town, Wutongqiao District, backed by the Leshan Giant Buddha to the north and Mount Emei to the west. It is 20 kilometers away from Leshan city, about half an hour's drive, and about 2.5 hours from Chengdu. The valley is named after the more than 50,000 Alsophila trees growing in a row. Alsophila spinulosa is a contemporary of dinosaurs and has a history of 200 million years. You can embrace nature here. The ticket price is ¥10. There is a toilet next to the ticket office. It is recommended to go to the toilet before entering. The entire round trip hike is about 7 kilometers, which takes 2.5 to 3 hours. In summer, you must take anti-mosquito measures.

In the gorge of the gorge, there are 80,000 national rare and rare plants, which are the same as the dinosaurs. It has a history of 200 million years. Seeing such a large piece of ancient plants in the canyon, there is a feeling of entering the Jurassic Park, and the dinosaurs are worse. Overlaying the overlapping green umbrellas, the canyon is shaded and charming. The air in the canyon is fresh, the visibility of the scenic spot is not high, and there are very few tourists. It is very enjoyable to walk in the canyon and enjoy this beautiful scenery. If you want to stagger the crowds on holidays, this is also a good choice.