[2025 Songpan Attraction] Travel Guide for Zhaga Waterfall (Updated May)

| Encounter the secrets of Tibet and indulge in the vibrant colors of the mountains and rivers. ✨📍 The address of the scenic spot is Munigou Scenic Area, located in Muni Township, southwest of Songpan County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province 🗺. 🚗 Transportation to attractions - 🚗 Self-driving: Self-driving is super free 🚙, just use the navigation to locate the Munigou Scenic Area. The scenery along the way is super beautiful, and you can enjoy the happiness on the road to your heart's content. There is a parking lot in the scenic area, and parking is convenient🅿. - 🚌 Public transportation: First go to Songpan County Bus Station🚌, then you can take a local passenger vehicle or taxi to Munigou. However, there may not be many passenger buses, so you should plan your time well before traveling so as not to delay your trip😟. 🌟 Must-see attractions - 🌊 Zhaga Waterfall: This is one of the travertine waterfalls with the largest drop in the country. The waterfall rushes down from the mountains with great momentum. The splashing water is like smoke and fog. You can also see a gorgeous rainbow under the sunlight. It is absolutely perfect for taking pictures. - 🏞 Erdaohai: Erdaohai is like a gem hidden in the mountains💎, with lakes, hot springs and sea of ​​flowers complementing each other. Walking along the plank road, you can enjoy the picturesque scenery and feel the unique Tibetan Buddhist cultural atmosphere, which is mysterious and charming. 🎫 Ticket related - Adult tickets are generally 70 yuan🎫 (the specific price depends on the scenic spot). - Child tickets: Children under 1.2 meters are free of charge 🆓; children between 1.2-1.5 meters are half price. - Peak and off-season: The peak season is from July to October, when the scenery is the most beautiful, the climate is pleasant, and there are many tourists 😃; the rest of the time is relatively off-season, with fewer tourists and you can enjoy a more peaceful and beautiful scenery 🤫. 📌 Other tips - 💰 Budget: A day trip in Munigou, excluding transportation, tickets, meals and other expenses, the average budget per person is about 300 yuan💰. If you choose to stay near the scenic area, the price of homestay ranges from 150 to 400 yuan🏡. - 🌞Sun protection: The ultraviolet rays in the plateau area are strong, so sun protection must be done well☀. Bring high-factor sunscreen, a sun hat, and sunglasses, otherwise it’s easy to get sunburned😣. - 👚 Dressing: Bring a thin jacket even in summer because the temperature difference between morning and night is large👕. Wear a long-sleeved shirt with jeans in spring and autumn 👖. In winter, you need thick down jackets, warm pants and other equipment to take cold-proof measures🧣. Choose comfortable sneakers or hiking shoes for easy walking👟. - 🏨Hotel: There are many homestays around the scenic area, where you can experience the local customs and culture🏨. If you want to stay more comfortably, there are hotels of various grades to choose from in Songpan County. Remember to book online in advance, especially during peak season📱. My dears, are you ready to go to the beautiful scenery of Munigou?

Starting from Chengdu, this one-day trip is a must for family trips, solo trips, or trips with friends. 🅿️ Transportation Guide 1️⃣ Take the early train from Chengdu East Station at 6:14 a.m., arriving at Songpan Station at 11:12 a.m. The latest return train departs at 7:20 p.m. 2️⃣ Take a taxi from Songpan Station to the ancient city (approx. 10 mins). Walk or take the bus within the ancient city (CNY 2/person). 3️⃣ A chartered car to Munigou takes 40 mins one way (CNY 80–100/person). Sharing a car with 2 people is more cost-effective. Public transportation is also recommended and very convenient. 🍗 Food Guide Yak beef hot pot with milk (set meal: mushroom soup + yak beef + butter tea), pickled cabbage noodles with stir-fried beef with rice on Qingzhen Street, street-side yak beef skewers + yak yogurt, and beef pancakes with sea buckthorn juice. 👌 Special recommendation: Yak skewers, CNY 1 per skewer, super tasty! 🚗 Route Plan Munigou 1️⃣ Zhaga Waterfall (CNY 70 entry fee, winter ice waterfall only): Great for photos. The area is not very large. Take photos as you walk. It takes about 1.5–2 hrs to walk around and down the mountain. 2️⃣ Erdaohai (included in the combo ticket, emerald lake): Large area, takes more than 2 hrs. There might be some altitude sickness going up the mountain, so proceed based on your physical condition. There is snow in shady areas, which is fun to play with. You can also take photos with yaks. 3️⃣ Songpan Ancient City Take panoramic photos from the north gate wall (free), see ancient artifacts at Songzhou Museum (free), and overlook the ancient city from Xishan Plank Road (free). Return Trip Take the 5:56 p.m. train from Songpan Station and arrive in Chengdu at 8:55 p.m. ⚠️ Tips 1️⃣ The temperature in Songpan in March is -5°C–5°C. Down jackets + windbreakers are essential. 2️⃣ Munigou is at an altitude of 3,200m. Avoid strenuous exercise, as you may experience some altitude sickness. You don't need oxygen tanks; just walk slowly. 3️⃣ For transportation, it's most convenient to take the bus right outside the high-speed rail station. The bus waits at the scenic spots. It's like a group tour where everyone on the bus forms a group and travels together. You can create a group chat on the bus to communicate, which is great. This route combines ancient history and natural wonders. A budget of CNY 200+ per person is enough for this limited Sichuan-style experience! Save this post and get ready for a weekend getaway!

Songpan is great, will come again next time! - ☁️Weather: Sunny (nice day) 🚄Outbound: 9:39 Chengdu East - 11:18 Songpan Station (book in advance) 🚗Transportation: Chartered car (convenient) - ◾️[Songpan Ancient City] Lunch for about 1 hour ▫️Gansu Noodles recommended ▫️Bought beef skewers for CNY 1 each at the opposite store, recommended - ◾️[Munigou] About 1 hour ▫️Ticket: CNY 70 (b u recommended) ▫️A few steps to the big waterfall, mainly for checking in and taking photos - ◾️[Xuebaoding] About 3 hours ▫️Ticket: None ▫️Drive up for about 40 minutes, arrive at around 15:30 ▫️Altitude 4,000+ (bring oxygen bottles if you are prone to altitude sickness) ▫️The top of Xuebaoding is covered with snow all year round, very beautiful, but it hasn't snowed for more than a month, so the snow is hard and slippery - ▫️Arrive at Xueshanliang, take photos under Xuebaoding, niche, good for photos ▫️Very windy, bring a hat, scarf, gloves, and sunglasses ▫️Milk tea with hot water is available on the mountain - ▫️Around 17:30, drive down to the sunset viewing platform ▫️The sunset lasts about 15 minutes, very beautiful, worth it ▫️Around 18:00, drive back to the ancient city for yak soup pot - ◾️[Songpan Ancient City] Dinner for about 1 hour ▫️Around 19:00, Meixuan Ancient City Yak Soup Pot, not bad ▫️Cold all afternoon, eating something hot is very happy~ - 🚗Return: Around 20:00, take a car to the hotel (want to stay one more day) 🔺If you want to return on the same day, buying a ticket after 9 pm is enough time - ◾️Sleep in on the second day ▫️The weather is still good ▫️Went to an old restaurant recommended by the hotel front desk for lunch, clean and hygienic ▫️Strolled around the ancient city in the afternoon, bought some specialties, drank coffee and played games at Ando House Cafe Inn, time flies ▫️Returned home after 5 pm, perfect✌️ -

#2024mapped Zhaga Waterfall, nestled in Sichuan’s Jiuzhaigou National Park, is a breathtaking natural wonder. Cascading 93 meters, it’s the tallest travertine waterfall in China, surrounded by lush forests and vibrant turquoise pools. The roar of the water, pristine air, and stunning scenery make it a dream destination for nature enthusiasts and photographers alike!

If it weren't so close to Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong, it would definitely receive more attention. But the splendor of Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong is so outstanding that visitors naturally prefer to go to the top-ranked places. Even though the second-ranked is also beautiful, it still gets few visitors. The area of Mounigou is vast, and the main developed areas are Erdaohai and Zhaga Waterfall. Erdaohai is known for its forests and lakes, with landscapes similar to Jiuzhaigou, while the travertine waterfalls at Zhaga Waterfall are more reminiscent of Huanglong. It's like a 'mini Jiuzhaigou' and 'mini Huanglong'. And there are almost 'zero tourists'. Do you know how awesome that is? Vast forests and grasslands seem to be prepared just for you alone. Occasionally, you can see horses grazing. Strolling around is just so cool, with no people! Really, no people!!