[2025 Shifang Attraction] Travel Guide for Hongxia Canyon (Updated May)

🍃During the Labor Day holiday, everywhere was crowded, and the sun was scorching. Taking the kids out for a day was exhausting. Not only did the kids want to play in the water, but even the adults wanted to escape to a cooler place. Around Chengdu, you can find places to play in the water and escape the summer heat that are both free and not too sunny. Creeking, water play, free summer retreats, canyons, boardwalks, and hiking – it's all perfect. 🌳The Hongxia Valley in Shifang, about a 1.5-hour drive from Chengdu, is a great place for water play and hiking. The entire route is along streams and boardwalks, which even children over 2 years old can walk on their own. The best part is that walking in the woods doesn't expose you to the sun at all, which is perfect. You can go down to the river to play in the water along the way, and there are also places to drink tea 🍵. This is definitely a hidden gem for water play! 🎡Shifang Hongxia Valley 🏔Address: Guangqing Highway, Hongbai Town, Shifang City, Sichuan Province 🎫Tickets: Free 🅿Parking: Paid parking available 🚗Navigation: Directly navigate to "Shifang Hongxia Valley" to reach your destination. 🔔Friendly Tips: 1️⃣The river is wide, but the water level is shallow, and the water is clean, making it safe for even young children 👧 to play in. 2️⃣Some lakesides also have large trees providing shade. In places where the sun doesn't reach, standing in the water feels cool these days. 3️⃣There are farmhouses along the way where you can eat, as well as 🍖buffet barbecue options, and snacks such as: 🥔spiral-cut potatoes, cold noodles, cold rice noodles, 🍜noodles, and wontons. The prices are not too expensive! 4️⃣If you like playing in the water, remember to bring your own 🔫water guns, small buckets 🪣, and fishing nets. You can catch tadpoles! These things are also sold nearby, so it doesn't matter if you forget to bring them! 5️⃣ If you like hiking, you can drive directly to "Goubian Farmhouse." Parking costs CNY 10. The landlady of the farmhouse next door is super enthusiastic. After parking, the round-trip hike is about 2.5 km. The boardwalks are relatively easy to walk on. 6️⃣The hike is through the woods, with waterfalls and streams flowing down. The photos are really beautiful. 7️⃣If you don't want to hike, you can drive along the river. There are also farmhouses along the way where you can park and play in the water. Choose a place you like to eat and play in the water, which is more convenient. —————————— Forest Hiking｜Great Place to Stroll with Kids｜Great Place to Play in the Water｜Day Trips Around Chengdu If you like my notes, Welcome to [Like Comment Follow]~

|Shifang Red Canyon ~ Natural Oxygen Bar.📍Deyang City·Shifang Red Canyon Deep forest, gurgling spring⛰️In this cloud-filled mountain🌲 Feel the greatness of the world, appreciate the beauty of mountains and rivers🌍 Enjoy the beautiful mountains and rivers with you, and the heart is even more clear and clear🏞️ 🌈There are really forests here, covering the sky and the sun, walking along the plank road to visit the Red Canyon, looking down from the canyon, the trees are lush, the water is gurgling, and the green is full of greenery. It’s really comfortable to breathe these air. Of course, you have to walk the plank road after all, so far away, there are steps, it must not be easy, but it is much better than climbing. We walked more than two sections, about one-third more, and encountered a plank road near the bee pupa village. The door was locked and said there was a rockfall. If you want to continue, you may have to walk around the road. It is said that the whole journey is more than six kilometers🍺

99% of people in Chengdu don’t know about the free parent-child hiking and water-playing treasure land of Tai. Every time I go into the mountains, it cures all my unhappiness. This place is really niche and free. Today, I recommend a full shade, very comfortable Summer hiking and water play routes. Recommended location: Shifang Red Canyon Plank Road Tour highlights: √ Summer escape: Located in the mountainous area of ​​Shifang, the air is really great, and the temperature is around 25 degrees even in summer. √ Play in water: It is very hydrophilic, with cool mountain springs and streams along the way. There are also many farmhouses where you can stop and play. √ Hiking: The entire hiking route is paved with stone paths and wooden plank roads, which is very suitable for families. And it provides shade throughout, which is perfect for summer. This is a forest plank road with a one-way length of 6km. There is a connecting road at the entrance of each section. I divided it into three routes according to the difficulty. You can choose a suitable route according to your ability. Hiking route selection: Easy mode: One way 2.5km, navigation: Farmhouse by the ditch The hiking entrance is just past the wooden pavilion. This section is like a secret forest, with towering trees providing shade on both sides. There are also cascading springs, which make hiking extremely refreshing. There are also two colorful suspension bridges where children run happily. If you get tired of walking, you can play in the river valley, have a barbecue and have a water fight with friends. Moderate difficulty mode: 4km one way, navigation: Shifang Jinzhulin Farmhouse This section is steeper and more dangerous, so those who like adventure should not miss it. Next to the plank road, look down and enjoy the view of the mountains, rocks and flowing water. Look up and see the towering cliffs. This section has relatively open green river water. Long distance hiking mode: One way: 6km, navigation: Hongxia Gorge Plank Road Guantong Bridge (entrance) Entering from the entrance of the plank road, you will see towering ancient trees and dense forests in the valleys on both sides. Here you can climb up and look far into the distance to enjoy the beautiful scenery. !Tips: There are farmhouses where you can park at all navigation starting points. The mileage is one-way. After returning to the parking point, you can return along the same route, or walk to the end of the plank road and return from the highway.

In summer, of course, you must go treading water, which is also the favorite of children. With a small group of people, you can not only camp and barbecue, but also catch crabs and tadpoles in the creek, and experience hiking in the cool canyon. The hiking loop is about 6 kilometers. You can also encounter suspension bridges, waterfalls, and small streams along the way. The scenery is very pleasant. There is also rafting nearby. The temperature here is only in the 20s, so it is definitely a great place to take your kids to escape the heat in the summer! Address: Shifang Red Canyon Scenic Area Tickets: Free P parking: 10 yuan (there are many parking spots on the roadside) Nearby attractions The best rafting in western Sichuan, Zhongding Temple, Shenpugou, Glacier Lake, etc. Peripheral facilities There are many farmhouses around, which makes dining and accommodation very convenient. If you don’t want to bring too many things, you can drink tea directly on the small table in the river. Toilets and other facilities are also provided, which is very convenient. pa: Even though it's shallow water, you still have to pay attention to safety!

I can't believe it! ❗❗ There's such an incredible fairyland hidden around Chengdu ❤️ You can drive directly to the foot of the waterfall, which is definitely the most relaxing way to reach a waterfall view, with no pressure for the elderly or children; 🖼️ The key is that there's no entrance fee, no parking fee, you don't have to spend a penny to feel the shock of the waterfall cascading down from three thousand feet up close!! I came here on the weekend, and there was nobody, 🌴 Having the whole fairyland secret realm to myself felt really awesome. 🚩Address: Yinghua Grand Canyon in Shifang, 1.5H free of charge for entrance, P free of parking fee Note, the location of this grand canyon is very close to Yinghua Rafting, don't go to the wrong place; if you're not sure, you can contact me~ ❗Practical check-in TIPS: 1. Be sure to choose the rainy season when the waterfall has plenty of water, it's really spectacular to experience it firsthand; 🌸 2. On rainy days, the mountain hollows are shrouded in mist, like a fairyland, and it's easier to take good photos; 🌈 3. Wear Hanfu or brightly colored clothes for photos, it's absolutely stunning; 4. There are many mosquitoes in the mountains in summer, remember to bring mosquito repellent; 5. There are no commercial facilities nearby, it's recommended to bring your own snacks and water; 6. The area near the waterfall is quite slippery, wear non-slip shoes, safety first! Nearby attractions: Yinghua Mountain Rafting Just a 10+ minute walk up the waterfall plank road is the Yinghua Mountain Rafting spot; check in and play with the waterfall before having a water battle, don't get too excited! Shenpu Gully For friends who like hiking, it is recommended to connect and check in at Shenpu Gully, which is about a 10-minute drive nearby; dozens of waterfalls and streams along the way are also very photogenic ❗❗