2026 Ya'an Travel Guide: must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transport & travel experiences (updated in January)

Ya'an's secret treasure! A quiet Ming and Qing dynasty ancient town with few people to play in the water 🌊 Who would have thought! A treasure ancient town discovered just 2 hours' drive from Chengdu No commercial hustle and bustle, only mountain streams and bluestone paths A peaceful corner that photography lovers will adore, perfect for both taking photos and playing in the water～ 📍Location: Shangli Ancient Town, Ya'an 🚗Transportation: 2-hour drive from Chengdu｜Very convenient to transfer to a taxi at Ya'an Tourist Bus Station 🎫Tickets: Free! Enjoy the Ming and Qing dynasty architecture without spending a dime ✨Must-try experiences: ✔️ Summer-only water play! The water level is very friendly, perfect for kids to net fish and catch crabs 🦀 Step into the shallow stream, the coolness instantly cures the summer heat ✔️ Amazing photo spots with Ming and Qing architecture! Stilted buildings, ancient bridges, Shidun Alley Morning mist or post-rain atmosphere is perfect, every shot looks like a classical masterpiece ✔️ Drink tea and daydream by the river 🍵 Feel the river breeze and listen to the flowing water Watching students sketching is so relaxing you won’t want to leave ✔️ Foodies must try! Claypot Ya fish so fresh it’ll blow your mind Handmade watermelon juice popsicles, refreshing and sweet 🚗Nearby heavenly combos: ▪️ 20 minutes straight to Bifengxia! Feed tigers and cuddle pandas 🐼 ▪️ Pick spring tea at Mengding Mountain, and enjoy a cup of Ya'an sweet dew on the way ▪️ Stay overnight in Yucheng District, check out Shimian’s fire-floating barbecue 🔥 2 days 1 night loop trip, off the beaten path yet fulfilling～ Tips: The ancient town is small, a leisurely half-day stroll is just right Wear light-colored clothes for better photos, and remember to bring mosquito repellent Escape the city's noise, come here to breathe fresh air and relax—it’s so comfortable!

Secret preview: In just one more month, this will be the closest "Snow Fairy Tale Town" to Chengdu❄️ Departing from Chengdu, you can easily arrive in 2 hours⏰, making a day trip without rushing. The altitude is only about 2300 meters+, no entrance fee, no hiking required, super friendly for lazy travelers and families with kids🧤, just open the door to a snowy field! Snow Viewing Spots • Wanggangping: At an altitude of about 3000 meters, it has a cloud cableway where you can enjoy the mountains changing from green to white snow and face Gongga Mountain directly. It is known as the "world's most beautiful ski resort." The scenic area has a circular hiking trail through a strange forest, ending with a large ice waterfall. • Longcanggou: Divided into the Tienshengqiao Scenic Area and Diecuixi Scenic Area. Tienshengqiao has abundant snow, dense forests, spectacular ice waterfalls, and wooden plank roads covered in white snow, creating a fairy tale-like scene. • Labaha River: The valley has a large altitude difference and diverse vegetation. Climbing to the top offers views of mountains and sea of clouds. It is a snowy world like a paradise, where you might also see adorable water deer. • Mengdingshan: As the birthplace of tea culture, here you can see red walls and white snow, ancient paths thousands of years old. Wearing ancient costumes for photos is very photogenic, and you can also savor the fragrance of thousand-year-old tribute tea in the snow. Transportation Guide • Self-driving: From Chengdu, to reach Wanggangping, take the Yaxi Expressway and exit at Shimian; to Longcanggou, exit at the Longcanggou toll station. The whole trip takes about 2.5 hours. • Public Transport: Take the high-speed train from Chengdu West Station to Ya'an, then transfer to a bus to Xingjing Passenger Station, and then take a direct tourist bus to Longcanggou. Similar transfer methods can be used for other scenic spots. Accommodation Recommendations • Shimian Tongqu 108 Hostel: Located in Shimian County, close to Wanggangping Scenic Area, with private hot springs and beautiful accommodations, high room configurations, and LOFT family suites. • Longcanggou 108 Guesthouse: Located in the Panda Homestay Village, only 10 minutes by car from Longcanggou Scenic Area, with a variety of room types and offering a secret recipe spicy and sour soup pot. Food Recommendations • Shimian Barbecue: Offers various styles such as fire-floating, net grilling, and pot cover grilling. Fish slices, kidney slices, and small intestines are must-order dishes. • Xingjing Wide Noodles: Available at Longcanggou 108 Guesthouse, very delicious when paired with the spicy and sour soup pot. • Other specialties: Xingjing Bangbang Chicken, Ya'an Wooden Bucket Fish, and other local delicacies are worth trying. Notes • The sightseeing bus at Longcanggou Tienshengqiao Scenic Area operates from 9:00 to 13:00, so plan your trip accordingly. • Roads are slippery in snowy weather, and snow is thicker in deep winter. It is recommended to bring ice cleats, gloves, and other anti-slip and warm gear. • The temperature in the scenic area is low, so prepare thick cotton clothes, scarves, hats, and other warm clothing.

A hidden family-friendly autumn viewing gem near Chengdu! The fall at Erlang Mountain Labah River is like a spilled palette of colors. Kids run after the colorful forest and even had a “close encounter” with the sika deer. This trip is more memorable for the kids than going to an amusement park~ 🧭 Navigation: Erlang Mountain Labah River 🎫 Tickets: Adults 50 RMB/person, children and seniors half price, Ya’an residents half price; sightseeing bus 35 RMB/person (must buy, the park is too tiring to walk around) 🚘【How to Get There】 🔸 Public transport: Take the high-speed train to Ya’an Station → bus to Tianquan County → taxi to the scenic area. For kids, it’s recommended to choose a comfortable taxi to reduce travel fatigue. 🔸 Best self-drive option: Less than 3 hours from Chengdu by car, the scenery along the way is beautiful, and kids can enjoy watching the mountains and trees outside the window, so they won’t get bored. 🍂【Family Travel Tips】 For traveling with kids, it’s best to split into 1-2 days. One day to focus on the west line (most beautiful in autumn), two days to slowly explore both west and east lines: ▫️ 1-day tour (west line): Ticket station → small waterfall (kids can play in the water, remember to bring spare socks) → visitor center → 30°N Latitude Square (buy a hot drink to warm up) → take the cable car to Jiaoshan Viewing Platform (the sea of clouds is stunning, kids will shout “Wow”) → Red Stone Beach → Colorful Valley (perfect for family photos) → Deer Pond (chance to meet sika deer, kids can feed them and be super happy) → return trip ▫️ 2-day tour: Day 1 explore the west line and stay in the scenic area, Day 2 explore the east line (Luming Hotel → Kaishimen Waterfall → Yezhou Island → Blue Crystal Hotel). The east line is less crowded and quieter, perfect for a slow family stroll. 🏡【Accommodation Tips】 Be sure to stay inside the scenic area! No need to rush with kids and you can see the deer at night: - Blue Crystal Hotel: New facilities, spacious rooms, sika deer roam around the hotel at night, kids can watch them from the balcony. - Luming Hotel: Close to the east line, no need to get up early to rush on the second day, walking distance to attractions, saves a lot of time. 🍽【Food and Stay】 🔸 Prioritize dining at the hotels you stay in (Blue Crystal/Luming). The home-style dishes taste good, with mild options kids love, and portions are generous, so no worries about not having enough to eat. 🔸 If you get hungry while exploring the west line, 30°N Latitude Square has snacks and simple meals to quickly fill your stomach, and prices are reasonable. 💡【Family Tips】 🔸 The high-altitude zipline (Red Stone Beach station) is suitable for kids over 6 years old, 60 RMB/person, offering a bird’s-eye view of the colorful forest, an amazing experience. 🔸 If you stay inside the scenic area, you can park your car right at the hotel entrance, no need to carry kids’ luggage far, super convenient. 🔸 The temperature difference between morning and evening is big, dress kids in “onion-style” layers for easy on and off to avoid catching a cold. 🔸 You can prepare some vegetable sticks that sika deer love in advance to feed them when you meet the deer, kids will feel a great sense of achievement.

Photo taken: 2025.11.01 Autumn in Sichuan has already become a beautiful painting~ This time I found a scenic and less crowded colorful forest hiking spot The mountains are covered with red leaves🍁, streams, snow-capped mountains, sea of clouds... Walking through it, I also encountered cute macaques and deer🦌 The sound of birdsong constantly lingers in my ears, very pleasant 📍Location: Labah River (Ya'an City, Sichuan Province) 1⃣️【About Transportation】 ① Self-driving: About 3 hours drive from Chengdu directly 🚅 High-speed train: Take it to Ya'an Station, then transfer to the scenic area's shuttle bus (need to carpool in advance on "Bashi Yazhou") 2⃣️【About Touring】 day1 (East Line tour): Arrive at Labah River Visitor Center before noon → Open Door Stone Waterfall → Small Scenic Spot → Yezhou Island Note: This route takes about 2 hours to tour, with waterfalls, streams, and colorful forests along the way~ day2 (West Line tour): Visitor Center → 30°N Latitude Square → Jiaoshan Scenic Area → Cable car down to Red Stone Beach → Deer Pool Note: On this route, you can first take the cable car to Jiaoshan Scenic Area to see snow🌨️, then take the cable car down, transfer to the sightseeing bus to Red Stone Beach and Deer Pool. The whole way is full of colorful forests and red leaves, very beautiful 3⃣️【Highly Recommended Scenic Spot】 Deer Pool: Water comparable to Jiuzhaigou, plus mountains covered with red leaves; walking through forest trails, the woods are dyed in layers, and you can also see snow-capped mountains🏔️. Personally, I think this is the most beautiful place 4⃣️【Tour Tips】 ① It can be quite cold in the mountains, wear a thick jacket🧥 ② It is recommended to wear waterproof and non-slip shoes👟 ③ You will encounter monkeys🐵 along the way, remember to keep snacks in your backpack and do not feed them casually; monkeys usually give way to you, so don’t be afraid

Guess where I am? Drinking tea under the thousand-year-old ginkgo trees of Mengding Mountain, watching the golden leaves flutter down 🍁, this feeling is truly healing! I finally found the autumn ceiling in Ya'an! The ginkgo here is brilliantly yellow, the colorful forest is as dazzling as a spilled palette, and the best part is fewer people and beautiful scenery—every shot looks like a masterpiece. These hidden spots in Ya'an have already become like oil paintings! 🌟Must-visit spots: Ya'an autumn limited check-in list 1️⃣ Mengding Mountain · Thousand-Year-Old Ginkgo Group Highlight: 12 ancient ginkgo trees over 2,000 years old! Under Tiangai Temple, ginkgo leaves flutter down. Have a cup of Mengding Mountain tea while watching the Longxing Eighteen-Style tea ceremony—this is what autumn should feel like. 📸Photo tip: The ginkgo carpet in front of Tiangai Temple is a must-shoot; wearing red or white clothes makes for amazing photos! 💰Ticket reference: 52 RMB/person 2️⃣ Longcang Valley National Forest Park · Fairy Tale World Highlight: Starting in October, this place turns into a colorful fairy tale world. Colorful forests, red leaves, and waterfalls combine. Driving along the winding roads feels like being inside an oil painting. 💡Helpful tip: Mid-October to mid-November is the best viewing period. Remember to bring your camera and plenty of memory! 3️⃣ Wanggangping · Snow Mountain and Colorful Forest Frame Highlight: This is the closest natural viewing platform to Gongga Snow Mountain! In autumn, one side is fiery red and yellow colorful forest, the other is the cold and majestic silver-white snow mountain—a stunning contrast. 🚠Experience: Take the cable car for 10 minutes straight up; the Gongga peaks gradually come into view during the ascent—super thrilling! 4️⃣ Bifeng Gorge · Pandas Dancing with Autumn Colors Highlight: Not only can you see colorful forests, but you can also watch the chubby pandas roam among the red and yellow leaves at the panda base. Fiery red, lush green, and golden yellow intertwine, with an abundance of negative oxygen ions. 🚗Perfect 3-day itinerary Day 1: Chengdu → Ya'an → Mengding Mountain (enjoy thousand-year-old ginkgo + tea tasting) → stay overnight at a tea mountain guesthouse Day 2: Mengding Mountain → Longcang Valley (colorful forest hiking) → stay near Bifeng Gorge Day 3: Bifeng Gorge (pandas + autumn colors) → return to Chengdu If you have more time, you can add a one-day trip to Wanggangping for snow mountain and colorful forest views—definitely worth it! 📝Practical tips Best time: Mid-October to mid-November (ginkgo fully yellow, colorful forest at its peak) Transportation advice: 1.5-hour drive from Chengdu, self-driving recommended Clothing guide: Big temperature difference between morning and evening, remember to bring a jacket; wear comfortable shoes suitable for hiking Food recommendations: Ya fish, dada noodles, Shimian barbecue—heartwarming and delicious 💌A little secret Honestly, Ya'an's autumn is really underrated! Compared to those crowded popular spots, here you can truly calm down and enjoy the beauty of autumn. Take advantage of the rich autumn colors and embark on a spontaneous autumn trip to Ya'an!

Want to escape the city bustle? Come to Shangli Ancient Town! Here, there's no commercial clamor, only cobblestone paths, babbling streams🌊, and the tranquility of Ming-Qing era houses. Wake up to the sound of laundry paddles at dawn, watch red lanterns reflect on the water at dusk—it's like stepping into an ink painting🖼️. ⛺【Must-Know Tips】 ✅ Essentials: • Comfortable hiking shoes👟 (lots of cobblestone paths) • Lightweight raincoat/umbrella☔ (frequent showers in Western Sichuan) • Hanfu/plain-colored outfits👗 (perfect for photos with ancient backdrops!) • Power bank + camera📸 (for night scenes with red lanterns) 🛬【Itinerary】 Day1️⃣: Ancient Town Stroll · Embrace Local Life 🌅 Morning: Wander through the Han Family Compound🏯 (a Qing Dynasty courtyard with stunning light/shadow play for photos!), admire stilt-house reflections along Baima River🌉. 🍜 Noon: Must-try Tatan noodles!🍜 Watch masters hand-pull dough, paired with spicy sauce pancakes for an unforgettable bite～ 🍵 Afternoon: Sip Ya'an Tibetan tea🍵 by the river, experience "Three-Course Tea" (bitter-sweet-aftertaste, like life!), relax to water sounds 🌌 Evening: Stroll along lantern-lit river for night photography📸, or hit snack street for skewers🍢 Day2️⃣: Nearby Adventures · Nature & History 🚗 Morning: 30-min drive to Bifengxia🐒 (see pandas + canyon trek) or Mengding Mountain tea-picking🌱 (tea culture immersion) 🎨 Afternoon: Return for sketching/photography🖌️ (Erxian Bridge, Red Army stone carvings are perfect subjects!) 🧡【Pro Tips】 • Free entry! Han Compound ticket 30¥ (worth it!) • Stay in boutique homestays🏡 (200-400¥/night) with mountain views and historic charm～ • Avoid holidays! Weekdays offer serene atmosphere🍃 ✨Shangli's beauty lies in its "unpretentiousness" Elders chatting, children playing, women weaving bamboo... These ordinary scenes are its most moving landscapes～💕

Preparation - Clothing: The average summer temperature in Ya'an is around 23°C, cooler in the morning and evening. Pack long-sleeved jackets, pants, as well as breathable short-sleeved shirts and shorts, along with rain gear. - Essentials: Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, and other sun protection items, as well as common medications. Attractions - Bifengxia: Lush forests, numerous waterfalls, and fresh air make this a perfect summer retreat. As a national 5A-level scenic area, it's also home to the Bifengxia Panda Base, where you can interact closely with giant pandas. - Shangli Ancient Town: Preserving many Ming and Qing dynasty buildings, the town features ancient bridges, trees, and streets in perfect harmony. Stroll through the town to enjoy a leisurely atmosphere or cool off by playing in the streams. - Mengding Mountain: A sacred mountain of global tea culture, visit attractions like the Imperial Tea Garden and Mengquan Well to learn about its millennia-old tea heritage. Thrill-seekers can also try canopy walks. - Niubei Mountain: One of China's rare 360° panoramic snow mountain viewing platforms, offering views of Mount Niba, Mount Wawu, Mount Emei, Mount Jiajin, Mount Siguniang, and Mount Erlang. From June to July, you might witness spectacular sea of clouds, sunrises, and starry skies. Food Recommendations - Ya Fish: A local specialty with tender, nutritious meat. Try Ya Fish hotpot or steamed Ya Fish. - Ya'an Clay Pot Ya Fish: Slow-cooked in a clay pot with ham, mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and other ingredients for a rich, flavorful broth. - Dada Noodles: Thick, chewy noodles served with various toppings like beef, pork, or mixed sauce. - Shimian Barbecue: Features grilled pork belly, beef, and pork throat, paired with a unique dipping sauce for a spicy, aromatic taste. Accommodation - Luxury: Options like the Crowne Plaza Ya'an offer views of the Qingyi River and tranquility in the city center. Alternatively, Zuo Wang · Yuan Suo · Yunfeng Zhenli Hotel lets you enjoy ancient temple bells and valley scenery. - Budget: Choose chain hotels or guesthouses near downtown or attractions, such as Hanting Hotel or 7 Days Inn, for convenience and affordability. Transportation Guide - External Travel: First reach Chengdu, then take a high-speed train (about 1 hour) or bus (about 2 hours) to Ya'an. - Local Transport: Buses in Ya'an city reach some attractions. For remote spots, opt for taxis or ride-sharing. Group travelers may consider chartering a car for flexible itinerary planning.

This forest B&B has healed me deeply! Absolutely love their treehouse private hot spring! The staff will light candles and start the fireplace for you, creating a perfect atmosphere 💯, and it's great for photos! We stayed in the 'Rainbow Forest Pool Luxury Suite' A large room over 100 square meters, a super large bathtub, and a super large independent pool on the balcony! Enjoying a floating afternoon tea here is absolutely amazing 👍👍 The hotel has a huge lawn where various themed parties are often held, and you can also have a camping-style barbecue with friends! Friends brought their kids, and the hotel’s horse farm has professional coaches and protective gear. The two kids experienced feeding and riding horses and had a blast! The food options include Chinese, Western, and barbecue, and the breakfast is also very rich and delicious 👍 Nearby attractions: Shangli Ancient Town (a few minutes away), Bifeng Gorge, Gaojia Courtyard Quickly invite your family and friends to come here to breathe in the forest 🌿 and enjoy a 23-degree summer weekend! It’s only a 2-hour drive from Chengdu~ 🏡 Yuepeng Forest Resort Hotel Hui Shangli Ancient Town, Yucheng District, Ya'an City

Because it's addictive. I discovered a newly opened hotel with an exotic decoration style around Chengdu, so I went there. Address: Next to Shangli Ancient Town, Yucheng District, Ya'an City Hotel Name: Yuepeng Forest Resort Hotel The hotel has five types of rooms, each with its own characteristics. I recommend everyone to try the pool suite. The room is very spacious, and the simple and stylish design style is something you'll fall in love with at first sight. The large floor-to-ceiling windows and a projector allow you to lie in bed and see the tropical-style swimming pool outside the window, making you feel delighted, as if you are on vacation in Southeast Asia. The hotel's treehouse private hot spring is a must-try, and you need to book in advance. It's very photogenic, and there are also lawn afternoon tea, horse riding, an ins-style constant temperature swimming pool, barbecue parties, etc., all of which are the hotel's signature experiences worth checking in for. The hotel service is excellent. Upon arrival at the hotel, the staff will warmly offer you snacks and fruits, help with luggage, and the hotel breakfast is an a la carte system. You order in advance, and the next morning the staff will carefully prepare it for you, so you just sit and eat. A very satisfying hotel experience

Finally, I found a good place to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy life. I spent a pleasant weekend in Wild Rose Village in Ya'an, near Zhugong Mountain. The geothermal hot springs here are famous. Wild Rose Village Hot Spring The hot spring pool outlet of Wild Rose Village is the famous 'First Soup of West Sichuan', Zhugong Mountain Hot Spring. The well is 3475 meters deep and the outlet water temperature reaches over 80°C, which is high-quality medical hot mineral water. Zhugong Mountain Hot Spring was formed 30,000 years ago and is a high-quality medical hot mineral spring with a daily output of 5000 tons. Experts call it the 'First Soup of West Sichuan'! Room The standalone small house has a large and very private space. The room has floor heating. The housekeeper turned on the floor heating before we arrived, which was super considerate. There is also a 'bed opening ceremony' at night, which is very ceremonial. I slept especially well that night. Each room has a unique view. I chose the mountain view parent-child room with a natural sulfur hot spring pool. After soaking in it, I knew it was not heated water. It was private and comfortable. It's been a long time since I've encountered such a pure hot spring. Food Private dishes from the Flower Field Kitchen are arranged according to the guests' tastes and time. The dishes are very rustic but not lacking in taste. The main theme is green, healthy and fresh. Here, I experienced exotic afternoon tea, Turkish stove hot sand tea, handmade desserts and dried fruits. The coffee or black tea is simmered in a sand stove, which makes it particularly fragrant. Facilities In addition to the hot springs, the village also has a mountain tea room, Fangfei Archery Hall, Manshu Zen Room, Jinshi Workshop, Fangliao SPA, Huazhi Pavilion, Huaxin Fengye Garden, etc. In the Fangfei Secret Realm full of love and beauty, enjoy a refined life and winter tourism. Experience Living here, the sense of ceremony is absolutely full. Children's favorite handcraft classes, making candles and soaps, the lamp lighting ceremony before dark, outdoor movies before the moonlit bonfire. The morning awakening ceremony, please be sure to experience it. Other activities need to be discovered and experienced by yourself. In short, being a villager here for a day, there are always surprises.

Next to Zhongong Mountain Forest Park|Chaji Wind Villa is going to Ya'an recently. Don't miss this treasure homestay. This homestay has always been a small popular net red shop. Many guests can't help but take a few beautiful photos because the design of the homestay is really too out of the picture. Whether in the room, soup pool, or the corner of the stairs, the pure color matching with the scenery can always make a big picture. ◆ Zhongong Resting Moon Homestay 1 Located next to Ya'an Zhongong Mountain National Forest Park, 30 minutes drive from Bifeng Gorge and Shangli Ancient Town, not only has a beautiful scenery, fresh oxygen, superior environment, ins holiday style swimming pool, sunken design area for afternoon tea, Chaji wind room, easy to check in various attractions in Ya'an. 2 The interior is an art space dominated by Chaji wind design. The front desk is pure white and only awakens the level with different lights. At night, the crescent moon rises by the pool, with the round moon light in the pool, dreamy and mysterious, and instantly feels like stepping into a fairy tale world. Each room is equipped with Evian mineral water, Dyson hair dryer, smart toilet, bubble pool... The cost performance is quite high, the whole house is micro-cement Chaji wind design, every detail in the guest room is full of style! Lying on the bed, you can see the sea of clouds and sunset, forest wild.

⛰️Mengding Mountain in Ya'an, Sichuan, is known as 'Yugong Mengshan' because of the footprints of Xia Yu, and is known as the 'hometown of fairy tea' for its tribute 'royal tea'; it is also known as a 'tourist attraction' for its beautiful scenery. Searching for the fragrance of Mengding tea and seeing the ten thousand mu tea garden make Mengding Mountain a place where many tourists linger, and some people even choose to stay here for a month or so, to cleanse their lungs and taste tea carefully. 🌸And at the foot of Mengding Mountain is Huajiantang·Chamasi, which is the best place to relax and vacation. It seems to be a continuous hidden mountain village built by the mountains in Jin Yong's martial arts world. On the half-slope of the mountain, there are all scattered and orderly independent courtyards, with black tiles and white walls, wooden beams and stone bricks. 🚪Through the long wooden plank road of the gate, the wooden boards under your feet creak and creak, making an ancient sound. Walking into the lobby, the unique courtyard skylight design fills up the first impression. Because it is an independent courtyard distributed on the mountainside🏘️, there will be shuttle buses to pick up and drop off. 🏡Pushing the door into the room, there is even more a 'wow' sound. This exclamation is an exclamation of the space layout, an admiration for the elegant design, and a joy for the elegant style. Everything is too in place, simple, exquisite, elegant, such an independent courtyard room, is like a poetic dwelling place for the hidden world of knights. Bathtub, tatami, balcony, indoor skylight, everything is so perfect. 🍂In autumn, the green flower beds, red maple leaves, and yellow ginkgo trees dye the entire hotel into a colorful painting🖼️, plus the scattered distribution of houses with white walls and black tiles, walking among them, it is like walking in the mountain villa where Wang Yuyan of Gusu Mountain lives. 🍛The breakfast is rich in variety, the noodles are really fragrant, comparable to the variety of star hotels. ♨️The most important thing is that here, you can basically not leave the hotel, all your activities are included. Get up in the morning to pick vegetables in the tea mountain, wake up in the afternoon to go to the front hall to participate in the handmade sachet, tea ceremony incense course. After a night walk, listen to a live concert in the courtyard at the door, all the fun, all in one, this is the meaning of the house hotel. 【tips】 🅿️The hotel has its own parking lot, just register your license plate number 🐶The hotel is pet-friendly, feel free to bring your pet to stay, but safety first! 📌Ya'an City, Mingshan District, Huajiantang·Chamasi

Time flies, winter is coming Come and feel the breath of the mountains and enjoy a poetic life This is a secluded place near Wawushan Town, at the foot of Haizi Mountain. The moment you arrive, you will have: The B&B is surrounded by green trees and mountains, with a quiet environment and fresh air. In the cold winter, it is surrounded by green trees. The hustle and bustle of the city is all behind me, leaving only the feeling of relaxation in the mountains. But each room is fully equipped with modern facilities. In addition to the front desk and guest rooms, there is a "specialty restaurant" and a chess and card room, a swimming pool, a barbecue bonfire, etc. Most of the ingredients used in the restaurant are locally sourced. When dining, the entire mountain view is used as the background, as if you are dining in the embrace of nature.

Ya'an is really my treasure back garden🌹 The thousand-year-old charm of Mengding's fragrance is natural and refreshing The feeling always makes me linger The Caoyanshushe where we stayed this time is a room hidden in the tea mountain. If my friend hadn't recommended this B&B to me, I would have really missed it! Highly recommend the room we stayed in: Mengyu The loft design has a great sense of space. The large flat windows on the second floor Looking at the green mountains and rivers, my mood is also relaxed Take a dip in the private hot spring at night in the flickering candlelight This is the feeling of relaxation in the mountains without being disturbed Facing the tea mountains with thousands of acres of land 🍃 accompanied by mountain fog and bird sounds There is also an independent courtyard here 🏠 It can be used for group building or travel with friends and relatives If you are tired of escaping from the city, come and live in the mountains for a few days!

It takes two hours from Chengdu to Ya'an to get out of the bustling city and come to the peaceful Shangguli Town. Take advantage of the tail end of October and relax your mood~ From the entrance of the ancient town, you can see a Southeast Asian-style resort hotel surrounded by forests. The fresh air makes people feel very happy. The reason why I chose this place is because the environment is good. Walking forward from the stone road is a large lawn where you can camp or barbecue. Not only that, there are also private swimming pools and horse farms available for use. It feels like you are in a tourist destination in Thailand in the next second~ If you don't want to go to the swimming pool, there is an even more surprising private hot spring. Make an appointment in advance and the staff will arrange everything for you. Light a bonfire in the evening and soak in the private hot spring. The atmosphere is full and you will feel that all the fatigue in your body has dissipated with the warm spring water. The hotel has 5 types of room types. This time we stayed in the Moriye Family Suite. The two-bedroom and one-living room suite is perfect for us with children. The room includes two bathrooms and a living room, but what I am most satisfied with is the terrace. There is a large bathtub there. It is pleasant and healing to enjoy the night sky while taking a bath. We don't need to worry about the food. Not only will there be snacks delivered after check-in, but also breakfast for the next day. You can order it in advance and eat it early in the morning. The breakfast is exquisite and delicious, and the service is also great. The sun shines through the mountains and forests, embraces the wind from the mountains and water, gives life to time, and encounters another small happiness. Address: Shangli Ancient Town Yuepeng Forest Resort Hotel

💜 Wild Rose Village is a village that has formed a unique lifestyle around "hot spring bathing"💝, the hot springs in the village come from the famous "First Soup in Western Sichuan" Zhougong Mountain Hot Spring, "three baths a day" is a unique lifestyle here🛀🏻, it is also the spiritual pursuit of comfort, regeneration, and meditation for the villagers of Rose Village. 💚 In the village, you can see various "hot spring healing" experience points everywhere, such as Huanhua Soup Spring, Spring Eye Park, Canyon Hot Spring, Hot Spring Meditation House, Foot Bath Corridor, etc., which can let the hot spring flow under your feet at any time👣", at the same time, there are specially built two-color soup houses, soup gardens, Fangfei Mountain View Hot Spring Courtyard and other private soup accommodation spaces🛁 Things related to hot spring healing📝 ✨ After a certain time of a single bath, even if you soak for a longer time, the healing effect will not change, so it is recommended that the single bath time should not exceed 30 minutes; ✨ In hot spring healing, soaking three to four times a day is the best🛀🏻, taking a nap and resting for an hour after the bath has the best healing effect✔, but avoid soaking in the hot spring immediately after getting up; ✨ Please do not soak in the hot spring on an empty stomach or just after eating⚠️, because sweating when soaking in the hot spring, loss of salt in the body, and reduced gastric juice can easily cause indigestion, so it is best to leave an hour before and after meals; ✨ The bath pool can promote metabolism and consume energy. Soaking in the bath for 5 minutes consumes about 15 or 12 kilocalories, which is the same as the calories consumed by skipping rope for five minutes, and more than twice that consumed by walking.

The beautiful mountain ranges of Sichuan always awe me. The Huanglong Mountains (also known as the Yellow Dragon Mountains) range from 1000m to 5000m in altitude and are known for their diverse mountain scenery and relatively undisturbed forest and karst ecosystems surrounding it. It is home to many endangered species including the giant panda and the Sichuan golden snub-nosed monkey. However, because of the high altitude, there is a major lack of oxygen up on the mountains. Visitors are advised to bring oxygen bottles to prevent altitude sickness. Regardless, if you are looking for a fun hike with a jaw dropping view, definitely visit Huanglong! You will not be disappointed. 📍Huanglong, Aba, Sichuan

#中国大陆景点 There are less than 60 giant pandas in captivity at the Bifengxia Giant Panda Breeding Base in Ya'an. Usually, tourists can see more than 20 pandas, including those that have been loaned to foreign zoos. The world's first giant panda was discovered in the Jiajin Mountain area of ​​Baoxing County under the jurisdiction of Ya'an. This was also the first snow-capped mountain crossed by the Red Army during the Long March. I went there when the breeding base was first built. I remember there were more than 60 of them at that time. Maybe the number started to decrease after the Wenchuan earthquake in 2008. #Sichuan #Wildlife #Panda #Giant Panda Pavilion #Breakfast #Tree #Panda Climbing the Tree #Bamboo #Leisure #Ecology

While most people think of Chengdu when planning a trip to Sichuan province, there is a hidden gem just one hour South of the city! Ya'an is a small city packed with cultural sites, natural treasures, and historic importance. Head to Chengdu West station to catch a high speed train to Ya'an and arrive at the train station. From there you'll want to go to the Bifengxia Panda Center! It is a joint project with the Chengdu Panda Base but is far less busy than the one in Chengdu. It is located high in the mountains near a raging river that is beautiful by its own right. The drive up is magical and you can enjoy views of the unique foliage here. There is a small village near the Panda center where you can enjoy a meal at one of their homesteads which use only fresh produce grown and raised on the properties. In Ya'an you can also visit Shangli Ancient Village which shows what Sichuan would have looked like in dynasties past. #travelinspiration#deliciousfood#naturalwonders#hiking#culturalattraction#zoo

I have come to Ya'an for so many times, and I have come to Qinglan Lake for the first time. Many people may not know it here. After all, it is a late development, and it is a small attraction. Lake is as famous as it is, calm as a mirror, the reflection is clearly visible, the breeze is sloppy, it is blowing, it is very comfortable. However, it is not a natural lake, but a reservoir and aquaculture base. It is also a new provincial wetland park, so it has abundant animal and plant resources and the air is very good. Many people are fishing on the side, and there are egrets flying in the distance. It is indeed a good place to go around, and dont want tickets!

Mengding Mountain is a scenic spot with a very high degree of experience. In addition to the Buddha worship and the fresh air, you can also walk in the canopy to go through the jungle. However, since Mengding Mountain is a sacred mountain of tea culture, it is natural to have a tea-related experience. Here you can watch kung fu tea techniques and tea performances. Baiwen is worse than seeing it. Its better to have a try. How can you enjoy it? Its interesting to learn how to make straw shoes and experience tea in the Song Dynasty. It is said that Japanese matcha is also learned from this time, so we have to know more about it.

【2 Days 1 Night | Anshunchang Ancient Town + Memorial Hall Luxury Self-Drive Tour】A Four Seasons Exclusive Tour, Unlocking a Double Treat of Red Cultural Heritage and Natural Wonders for 875 RMB Per Person 📅 Itinerary Overview 🚗 Transportation: Luxury SUV transfer from Chengdu, including driver service fee + toll fees = 380 RMB 🏨 Accommodation: Five-star resort hotel mountain view suite 498 RMB/night 🍷 Dining: Customized banquet + afternoon tea = 280 RMB 🎫 Experiences: Private event + helicopter sightseeing = 580 RMB ✨ Exclusive Services: Private butler + professional photographer 📍 Day 1: A Journey Through Time 08:00 Private driver picks you up in a Mercedes-Benz GLE, equipped with a car aromatherapy system 10:30 Arrive at the 【Dadu River Viewing Platform】helicopter helipad (Experience 15-minute aerial view, 580 RMB/person) 11:30 Check into a mountain view suite at the [Red Army Ferry Hot Spring Resort], including welcome fruit and unlimited drinks in the minibar. 12:30 Enjoy a customized Red Army banquet in a private room at [General's Building] (RMB 120 per person, including health-preserving medicinal cuisine). 14:00 Private guided tour of the memorial hall (including AR battle simulation, RMB 300/hour). ✨ Exclusive Experiences: ✔️ Touch real Red Army artifacts (advance reservation required) ✔️ Customize your name with a Red Army seal. 16:30 Private speedboat tour of the Dadu River (RMB 180/person). 🌄 Sunset Ceremony: Riverside lawn champagne afternoon tea (including photography). 19:00 Enjoy a river-view candlelight dinner at [Hidden Lodge] restaurant (RMB 160 per person). 21:00 Private hot spring experience (including petal bath and herbal pack). 📍 Day 2 Cultural Heritage Journey 09:00 Enjoy a refined Chinese and Western breakfast at the villa (room service available). 10:00 In-depth experience at a master intangible cultural heritage studio: ▫️ Yingjing pottery making (200 RMB/person) ▫️ Yi silver jewelry forging (300 RMB/person) 12:30 [Soviet Banquet Hall] Customized molecular gastronomy Red Army cuisine (120 RMB/person) 14:00 [Dadu River Canyon National Geopark] VIP access tour 🚗 Exclusive services: ✔️ Land Rover Defender off-road experience (280 RMB/person) ✔️ Professional geological guide provided 16:30 Return to the ancient town to visit a private museum (VIP only) 🎁 Souvenir: Limited edition Red Army-themed cultural and creative set (including customized badge + notebook) 18:00 Return to Chengdu, hot towels and evening dessert provided on the bus 💰 Cost breakdown 🚗 Transportation: 380 RMB (including driver service fee) 🏨 Accommodation: 498 RMB (No extra charge for single occupancy) 🍷 Dining: 280 RMB 🎫 Experiences: 1,260 RMB 📸 Photography: 300 RMB Total: 2,718 RMB (Actual discounted price: 875 RMB) 🌡️ Seasonal Premium Services 🌸 Spring: Added Mengding Mountain tea picking and tea making experience (including premium tea gift box) 🍃 Summer: Complimentary VIP access to the canyon glass walkway + chilled fruit platter 🍁 Autumn: Arranged stargazing camping dinner (including telescope rental) ❄️ Winter: Upgraded private hot spring bath to a snow-view bathhouse, with mulled wine provided 💎 Luxury Highlights ① One-on-one private butler service throughout the trip ② VIP access to scenic areas, skip the queue ③ Customized travel souvenir album (including professional photography) ④ Complimentary high-end skincare travel set 🚗 Self-driving Exclusive ⚠️ Luxury vehicle options available, including Mercedes-Benz GLE and Land Rover Defender. ⚠️ Equipped with Bose sound system and air purifier. ⚠️ Return trip can be upgraded to a business vehicle transfer (+150 RMB). (Includes premium services and unique experiences; actual implementation can be adjusted according to guest requests, such as helicopter/off-road vehicle transfers.)

The hotel is located in the Zhougongshan Hot Spring Resort Area, about a half-hour drive from downtown Ya'an, around 20 kilometers away. Opened in 2024, it features thatched roofs and pavilion designs that blend seamlessly with the surrounding mountain views and tea fields, bringing you back to nature. 📍Detailed Address No. 111, Group 6, Kongping Village, Zhougongshan Town, Yucheng District, Ya'an City, Sichuan Province Yuanzhiyao Hotel. 📝Tips to Note The biggest highlight here is the hot spring. The water comes from several thousand meters underground, so it’s very hot and rich in minerals. After soaking, your skin feels silky smooth. My room had a private hot spring, and soaking while stargazing at night was wonderful! The surrounding area is Zhougongshan, perfect for a stroll, and the air is so fresh and pleasant [Joyful]!

The Xikang Museum is located within Zhangjiashan Park in Ya'an City. It was originally established as Mingde Middle School in 1917 and is now a nationally protected key cultural relic. This century-old building, blending Chinese and Western architectural styles with its blue bricks and black tiles, holds unique historical memories. Immersed in the lush greenery of Zhangjiashan Park, visiting this museum that carries the weight of history allows you to experience the harmonious integration of nature and culture, while also tracing the development of the Xikang region and understanding a chapter of history that should never be forgotten.

🌿Niunianping Ten-Thousand-Mu Sightseeing Tea Garden🌿 📍Address: Jiefang Township, Mingshan District, Ya'an City, Sichuan Province ⏰Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM 💰Admission: Free 【A Thousand-Year Tea Fragrance Journey✨】 Niunianping in Sichuan is no ordinary place! It’s not only a visual feast of ten-thousand-mu green terraced fields🏞, but also a treasure trove of tea culture with over 1,300 years of history! From the Tang Dynasty Tea Horse Road to today’s popular sightseeing spot, every tea leaf tells a story💫 【Must-Visit Photo Spots for Photography Lovers📸】 🌟Tea Garden Viewing Platform: Every snap looks like a masterpiece, surrounded 360° by tea gardens—so soothing! Best lighting is before 9 AM or after 4 PM 🌟Tea Picking Path: Put on a Hanfu and stand on the tea forest path for an ancient vibe photo shoot! Don’t forget to buy a bamboo hat as a prop for extra atmosphere 🌟Tea Culture Experience Hall: Learn handcraft tea-making skills like sun-drying and rolling, fully immersive and perfect for a cool vlog~ 【Experiences Full of Ceremony🍃】 ·Pick fresh tea leaves yourself to make a personalized tea gift ·Escape the midday heat and enjoy cold brew tea at the tea pavilion ·Watch the sunset dye the tea hills red from the viewing platform in the evening ·Stay overnight in a tea garden homestay and fall asleep to the sounds of insects and frogs 🏡Highly Recommended Accommodations: 1️⃣ Tea Charm Villa (closest to the tea garden) ✨Feature: Wake up to a sea of clouds over the tea garden 💰Price: 480+ RMB/night 2️⃣ Green Wild Residence ✨Highlight: Starry sky room + special tea bath experience 💰Price: 380+ RMB/night 3️⃣ Mountain Water Courtyard ✨Best for: Those wanting quiet for creativity or relaxation 💰Price: 350+ RMB/night ⚠️Warm Tips: 1. Best travel seasons: April-May (tea picking season), September-October (autumn tea hills) 2. Outfit advice: Light colors photograph better! Wear a straw hat for sun protection and great photos~ 3. Special experience: Be sure to try the local specialty tea meals! "Strolling through layers of green terraced fields, even the air smells of tea🌱 Every frame here looks like a scene from a Studio Ghibli animation Every snap is a screensaver-level healing picture~"

Ahhh, finally at the hometown of the pandas! 😍 Save this super comprehensive travel guide now～ 📍Address: Bifengxia Tourist Area, Bifeng Town, Xiali Township, Yucheng District, Ya'an City ⏰Opening Hours: Year-round 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (last entry at 4 PM) 🎫Ticket Information: ✔ Regular ticket: 100 RMB/person ✔ Children 1.2m-1.5m tall: half price ❗ Graduates may get discounts, remember to bring your ID～ 🚗Transportation Tips: 1️⃣ For self-driving travelers: About 1.5-2 hours from Chengdu, just navigate to "Bifengxia Scenic Area" 2️⃣ For high-speed rail travelers: Ya'an Station → transfer to Bifengxia Tourist Shuttle (every 30 minutes, cost 8 RMB) 3️⃣ For flight travelers: Airport → Chengdu East/South Station → Ya'an Station → shuttle line 🐾Recommended Routes: ⭐ Classic route: Entrance → White Bear Flat → Kindergarten → Leopard Hill → Returnee Garden → Exit ⭐ Family route: Watch cubs at the Kindergarten → Feeding show at White Bear Flat → Storytime at Returnee Garden (Most active pandas from 9-11 AM!) 📸Photo Tips: 1. Overcast and rainy days make the best shots! The pandas look super fluffy and adorable～ 2. The ancient bridge and waterfall make a stunning background (the same spot as the girl in the photo!) ⚠️Visitor Guidelines: ❌ No feeding or flash photography ✅ Wear comfortable sports shoes (there are mountain paths) 🌧 Bring rain gear (Ya'an truly is the Rain City) 💡Bonus Info: Nearby attractions include Wild Animal World and Fengtongzhai Dengchigou (the panda scientific discovery site!) Take this guide and go see the national treasure! Don’t forget to share cute panda photos with me～✨

Autumn in Ya’an is pure poetry. Forest paths turn golden, red leaves glow in soft sunlight, and light mountain mist drifts through the valleys. Every step feels calm, fresh, and full of color. 🍂🌲 The hiking trails wind through bamboo forests, riversides, and quiet hills, offering perfect spots to pause, breathe, and take photos of the glowing autumn scenery. 📸🌤️ Cool air, colorful forests, and peaceful nature make an autumn hike in Ya’an a slow, beautiful escape into Sichuan’s green heart. 🌿🍁 #chinaadventures #sichuan

On a morning in Bifengxia, sunlight filters through the leaves, and the air is filled with a faint scent of flowers and grass. Such a morning makes you want to embark on a spontaneous trip! This time, the destination is Bifengxia in Ya'an, Sichuan. Here, not only is there beautiful natural scenery, but also a homestay I highly recommend—Ya'an Xigui Homestay. Here, you can truly experience what it means to "live inside the scenery"! 🌄🚗 🌟 Beautiful views outside the window, poetic living in a mountain cabin 🏡 Open the window, and you are greeted by rolling mountains shrouded in mist, as if you are in a fairyland. The mountain view rooms here are designed to be both modern and cozy, with every detail reflecting the owner's love for life. Imagine waking up in such an environment—how delightful that would be! 🚁 Explore the surroundings, a little adventure starting from the homestay 🚀 The homestay is very conveniently located, making it easy to get to Ya'an West Gate Bus Station or Ya'an Station. Even more exciting, not far away is Bifengxia Wildlife World, where you can get up close to various adorable animals—perfect for family outings. Additionally, nearby tea houses and snack streets are worth exploring to taste local specialty teas and snacks and experience a different side of Ya'an. 🔥 Joyful times under the night sky, double enjoyment of KTV and chess & card room 🎉 When night falls, why not invite a few friends to sing loudly in the homestay’s KTV or have some intense matches in the chess and card room? Such evenings not only deepen friendships but also help release the day's fatigue and enjoy pure happiness. 🌿 Thoughtful and attentive service, making your trip more worry-free 💖 The 24-hour front desk service is always available to provide the information and support you need. The staff are warm and professional, making every step from check-in to check-out feel like home. Especially for self-driving travelers, ample parking spaces solve any worries, making the journey more relaxed and enjoyable. Ya'an Xigui Homestay is not just a place to rest but a journey for the soul. I hope my sharing inspires you—next time you travel, why not come here and experience it for yourself! 🌟