Sea of Clouds Sightseeing in Ya'an
Sea of Clouds Sightseeing in Ya'an
Sea of Clouds Sightseeing in Ya'an
Sea of Clouds Sightseeing in Ya'an
Sea of Clouds Sightseeing in Ya'an
Ya'an
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Sea of Clouds Sightseeing in Ya'an
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Introduction Sea of Clouds Sightseeing in Ya'an

Introduction
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Ya 'an cloud Sea is mainly distributed in a number of high mountain areas in Ya 'an city, such as Niuback Mountain and Dawa Gengza and other places. These areas have a high altitude, humid climate and clouds, forming a unique sea of clouds landscape. The sea of clouds surges in the mountains, sometimes smooth like a mirror, sometimes surging, like a fairyland. The viewing time of the Sea of clouds in Ya 'an varies according to the season and weather. Generally speaking, spring and autumn are the best time to enjoy the sea of clouds, when the climate is suitable, shrouded in clouds, and the scenery is very charming. The sea of clouds may be more frequent in summer due to more rain but may also be difficult to predict due to weather changes. In winter, due to the low temperature, the sea of clouds is relatively rare, but there may be magnificent snow scenery and the sea of clouds.

Trip Moments Sea of Clouds Sightseeing in Ya'an

Sea of Clouds Sightseeing in Ya'an Trip Moments
Snowy Mount Niubei: A Winter Wonderland

Snowy Mount Niubei: A Winter Wonderland

In the southwestern corner of Sichuan lies a paradise that seems like a fairyland—Mount Niubei. When the cold winter wind blows, it transforms into a snow-covered fairy tale world, attracting countless travelers to explore. The snowy scenery of Mount Niubei is a masterpiece of nature. The rolling mountains are covered with thick layers of white snow, resembling a sleeping dragon, looming in the mist. When the first ray of morning sunlight pierces through the clouds and shines on the snow-capped mountains, the golden and white colors intertwine, creating a magnificent view. The surging sea of clouds, like a turbulent ocean, contrasts with the crystal-clear snow scene, resembling a beautiful ink painting slowly unfolding, with every scene driving photography enthusiasts crazy. Traveling to Mount Niubei to enjoy the snow is very convenient. If you drive, you can start from Chengdu, drive along the highway, and reach the destination in about 4 hours. If you choose public transportation, you can take a long-distance bus from Xinnanmen Bus Station to Yingjing County, and then transfer to a shuttle bus to reach this snowy paradise. Before heading to Mount Niubei, be sure to make adequate preparations. The high altitude and large temperature difference require warm clothing such as windbreakers, down jackets, and thick hats, as well as sunscreen and sunglasses to protect against the strong plateau sunlight. Also, check the weather forecast in advance and choose a sunny day to avoid the changeable weather at the top of the mountain affecting your trip. The road conditions are dangerous, so joining a regular travel group is a wise choice to ensure safety. When visiting Mount Niubei, you can choose to hike, starting from the Changhai Visitor Center, taking a special vehicle, and then embarking on a 1.5-2 hour hiking journey, step by step into the beautiful scenery. Alternatively, you can take a sightseeing bus to reach the top of the mountain easily and quickly. As for accommodation, those who want to experience a unique outdoor life can choose the mountaintop campsite, while those seeking comfort and convenience can stay in hotels or homestays at the foot of the mountain. After a tiring day, don't forget to taste the local delicacies, such as Yingjing tofu, Mount Niubei bacon, and yak hot pot, each bite offering an authentic Sichuan flavor. The snowy scenery of Mount Niubei is a winter feast not to be missed in a lifetime. Come here and create unforgettable memories of your own. Mount Niubei
Rocky~Simmons
Rocky~Simmons
Ya'an Longcang Gorge

Ya'an Longcang Gorge

You must come to this nearest colorful forest viewing spot from Chengdu in autumn! It is now the best time to view the red leaf colorful forest, not only can you enjoy the red leaves and colorful forests, but also chrysanthemums, waterfalls, etc. It is very suitable for family outings, hurry up and bring your family to check in. This place is simply a treasure for family outings in autumn! It's too comfortable for a family to hike along the way to see the red leaf colorful forest, now is the best viewing period!
OwenMcGregor68
OwenMcGregor68
Sichuan Travel.

Sichuan Travel.

A Photographer's Paradise|||Niubei Mountain Travel Guide 🌟 📍Address: On the border of Yingjing County, Ya'an City, Sichuan Province and Luding County 🚗Transportation: About 4–5 hours' drive from Chengdu 🚌Direct Bus: There are direct buses to Niubei Mountain from Chengdu Xinnanmen Bus Station 🎫Tickets: CNY 160 per person (includes admission and sightseeing bus) 🕘Opening Hours: 8:00–18:00 🏔️Recommended Attractions: 1. Niubei Mountain Sunrise: Spectacular views of golden sunlight on the snow-capped mountains. 2. Niubei Mountain Sea of Clouds: A fairyland-like experience, as if you're floating on clouds. 3. Niubei Mountain Starry Sky: The night sky is stunning, a paradise for photographers. 4. Neighboring Niubei Mountain, you can enjoy equally beautiful scenery. 🏨Recommended Accommodation: 1. Mountain Top Campsite: Camp on the mountain top and experience unique outdoor life. 2. Hotels at the Foot of the Mountain: Many hotels and homestays are available. 🍚Recommended Food: 1. Yak Meat: Local specialty, tender and fresh. 2. Highland Barley Cake: Crispy and sweet. 3. Buttered Tea: Tibetan specialty drink with a rich milky flavor. 👚Clothing Suggestions: 1. Warm Clothes: The temperature is low at the top of the mountain, so bring warm down jackets, windbreakers, etc. 2. Non-slip Shoes: There is snow on the mountain, so wear non-slip shoes. 3. Hats, Gloves, Scarves: Essential for warmth. 📝Notes: 1. Niubei Mountain is at a high altitude, so take precautions against altitude sickness. 2. The weather at the top of the mountain is changeable, so bring rain gear and sunscreen. 3. Respect local religious beliefs and customs. 4. Protect the environment and don't litter. Niubei Mountain
silaswinterbourne88
silaswinterbourne88
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Longcang Gorge

Longcang Gorge

The snow at the natural bridge in Longcang Gorge is really beautiful. It takes 3.5 hours to get to the scenic area from Chengdu, and then change to the scenic area bus for 40 minutes to the natural bridge, and then walk 3 kilometers around the line. It takes longer to take the bus than to walk, but it's really worth it. There are few people and it's a niche attraction, but the snow is really thick and particularly fine, like fluffy cotton. It's a niche attraction, and the reception capacity of the scenic area is indeed not strong, but it's really worth having to see the snow and hike.
Ophelia_Blackwooden-66
Ophelia_Blackwooden-66
A great natural hot spring destination 1.5 hours from Chengdu!

A great natural hot spring destination 1.5 hours from Chengdu!

I've found a great natural hot spring hidden in the Ink Flower Creek Valley of Longcanggou, Ya'an! Environment: The hot spring hotel is located in the Flower Creek Valley surrounded by mountains, with misty green peaks, crystal-clear mountain streams, and cozy wooden cabins by the mountains and water! The cabins are really beautiful, clean, and comfortable! The bamboo forest and boardwalk are perfect for taking photos in Hanfu or Chinese-style outfits! Hot spring: It is a natural hot spring of health and wellness level, with private and public baths in the cabins, all of which are clean and comfortable for one-time use! Food: The bonfire barbecue is a highlight! Ya fish is also a must-try! It is farmed in the hot spring and is really fresh and tender! I love it!
AuroraMystic7890123
AuroraMystic7890123
Longcangou Forest Park

Longcangou Forest Park

Forest Park is very large, with lush vegetation and beautiful scenery. We came specifically to breathe fresh air and climb mountains, sweating and taking in the fresh air, feeling refreshed. For those with poor physical strength, we recommend taking a sightseeing car to the top and then slowly walking down the mountain.
silaswinterbourne88
silaswinterbourne88
Longcangou Forest Park

Longcangou Forest Park

A primitive forest with low development, except for the shuttle bus up and down the road, there are only a few vending machines on the mountaintop, and there is no food or drink sales along the way. If hiking, you need to bring your own food and water. The environment is well protected, with rare plants such as pigeon orchid, purple and red magnolia, and solitary orchid.
silaswinterbourne88
silaswinterbourne88
A hidden gem for fall foliage! Longcanggou.

A hidden gem for fall foliage! Longcanggou.

It's already fall foliage season, and the mountains and forests are golden and beautiful! It's so nice to enjoy the fall foliage in the natural forest! Here's a guide for you! Longcanggou has two attractions, Tiansheng Bridge and Diecui Stream, which are in two different places, so it's better to visit them over two days. About the itinerary: Day 1: Diecui Stream tour guide: You can take a shuttle bus to the top of the mountain at the entrance of the scenic area and visit from top to bottom. The hike is easy, about 6 km. The hiking route is a forest boardwalk with many steps, so bring trekking poles and wear non-slip shoes. There are streams and waterfalls along the way. The forest is golden at this time of year, making it perfect for fall foliage viewing. Day 2: Tiansheng Bridge tour guide: You need to take a 45-minute bus ride to the hiking starting point, and there are only two buses a day at 9:30 am and 1:30 pm. The hiking starting point is a loop, and it's recommended to go clockwise to save some energy. The best photo spot is closer to the left. The first half of the trail is mainly a forest boardwalk with many steps, so bring trekking poles and wear non-slip shoes. The second half of the trail has more streams after the waterfall, and the vegetation is very rich, so you won't be exposed to the sun. There is a very high waterfall that cascades down, which is very majestic and spectacular. The whole trail is 2–3 km, and it took us 3 hours to walk and take photos along the way. Every spot is a healing view.
Ember_Wolfsbane/93
Ember_Wolfsbane/93
A Hidden Gem Around Chengdu! The Little Forest, a Natural Oxygen Bar

A Hidden Gem Around Chengdu! The Little Forest, a Natural Oxygen Bar

Embrace nature, frolic in the green fields, and collect the green spring of Longcanggou, where you are surrounded by lush greenery, making even breathing feel refreshing! It's no wonder it's known as the real-life version of a Miyazaki forest. There are plank paths inside, suitable for light hiking, and it's friendly for both adults and children. There are two main attractions in Longcanggou: Tiansheng Bridge The Tiansheng Bridge is 2 kilometers long, with a circular route that can only be completed on foot, and requires a shuttle bus to go up the mountain. The circular plank path and the Tiansheng Waterfall are both incredibly photogenic. Diecui Stream It gives you the immediate sense of being in a primeval forest, with a feast of greenery for the eyes, including moss, pigeon flowers, and azaleas, visible everywhere. Along the way, you can enjoy the pleasure of foraging for wild vegetables. TIPS: 1. Some plank paths may be slippery when wet, so wear non-slip shoes 2. Be sure to protect yourself from the sun and mosquitoes 3. It's best to bring your own water and dry food.
adeline_cressidaeverhart
adeline_cressidaeverhart
Playing in the snow around Chengdu|The latest and most comprehensive guide to Longcang Gorge

Playing in the snow around Chengdu|The latest and most comprehensive guide to Longcang Gorge

Longcang Gorge has started to snow! For those who want to feel the romantic atmosphere of the ice and snow fairy tale world, take advantage of the current lack of tourists and go! How to play in Longcang Gorge in winter? Save this nanny-level guide Let you spend the least time and have the most fun! 🎈Location: Longcang Gorge National Forest Park, located in Yingjing County, Ya'an City. 🚘Traffic: Self-driving, it only takes more than 2 hours to depart from Chengdu, the whole journey is directly accessible by highway, navigate to "Longcang Gorge Visitor Center" 👉🏻Route: Chengdu—Chengya Expressway (136 kilometers)→Ya'an→National Highway 108→(42 kilometers)→Yingjing County→Longcang Gorge. 🚌Bus (bullet train): Take a bus or bullet train from Chengdu to Ya'an, about 1 hour, then take a bus from Ya'an Bus Station to Yingjing County, about 30 minutes, and take a taxi from Yingjing County Bus Station to Longcang Gorge Scenic Area, about 30 minutes. ❤️Tourism section: Rime ice, frozen giant waterfall, forest snowfield, stream cold pool... It's just like the forest secret realm in Hayao Miyazaki's animation "Princess Mononoke". ❤️Mature scenic area, with complete supporting facilities, beautiful scenery and few people, you can take beautiful snow scene portraits with your mobile phone, a good place to play in the snow on weekends. 💓Tour guide: Longcang Gorge includes two scenic spots, the old scenic spot Diecui Creek Scenic Area and the new scenic spot Tiansheng Bridge Scenic Area, it is recommended to buy a package ticket for Tiansheng Bridge Scenic Area! ❶Tiansheng Bridge Scenic Area: Features: The most snow! The most out of the picture! Altitude 2100 meters, millennium waterfall, primitive forest, direct view of Wawu Mountain. Tour time⏰: About 2 hours About tickets🎫: Tickets + round-trip sightseeing car 120 yuan/person, gift Diecui Creek ticket. ❷Diecui Creek Scenic Area: Features: Altitude 1700 meters, streams crisscross, various waterfalls, primitive forest. Play time⏰: About 3 hours About tickets🎫 : 48 yuan/person 🍝Food section: There are no restaurants in the scenic area, it is recommended to bring water and snacks, the local specialty food in Ya'an includes Yingjing Bangbang Chicken, Oil Braised Wild Mountain Bamboo Shoots, Cold Mixed Soil Cold Noodles, Golden Water Bab, Sanjiaofeng..... all are rice killers! ❣️Tips: ✔If time is limited, it is recommended to go directly to Tiansheng Bridge Scenic Area, the most snow. ✔The best way to sightsee is to take a sightseeing car up the mountain and walk down the mountain to save energy and time. ✔If you want to stay for one night, you can choose the resort hotel at the entrance of the scenic area, with a hot spring swimming pool.
Aiden.Roberts@63
Aiden.Roberts@63
Longcanggou National Forest Park

Longcanggou National Forest Park

Check-in location: Longcanggou Forest Park in Yingjing County, Ya'an City 🕙 Opening hours: 8 am to 6 pm. It is recommended to set off early, or you can choose to stay at a hotel close to the scenic area the day before, which can save more time for sightseeing. 🌲 Park environment: This national-level forest ecological park features lush vegetation, with many large trees that require several people to embrace, and many tree trunks are covered with moss and other plants, giving a sense of pristine ecology that is hard to find in ordinary parks or scenic areas. 🏃 Tour routes: After entering the park, you can choose to take a sightseeing bus and then walk back when you come down. The bus route is quite long, and walking on your own would take a lot of time and energy. There are three routes as follows: The first route: Starting from the park's main gate, you first pass by Longcang Hotel, Changhu Na Waterfall's beautiful scenery, and the Plant Exhibition Hall. Along the route, visitors will pass through Gaolou Hancang, Quxi Dieshui, Yingtan Villa, Baige Huanqin, and finally reach Dujuan Mountain Villa. The second route: Departing from the main gate, head to Quxi Dieshui, then to Da Bao Ding camping site, Shiqiao Feipu waterfall, enjoy Chenghu Zhaojuan, then visit the Dujuan Special Garden at Dujuan Mountain Villa, and finally return to the park's main gate. This route is suitable for visitors who like outdoor adventures and natural scenery. The third route: Departing from the main gate, pass through Quxi Dieshui and Dyed Green Pavilion, Drunken Frost Pavilion, Immortal's Seat, Jucui Pavilion, and Drinking Green Pavilion, also reaching Dujuan Mountain Villa, Shiqiao Feipu waterfall, Da Bao Ding camping site, and finally returning to Longcang Hotel. This route is relatively easy, with pleasant scenery along the way. We stayed in Yucheng District of Ya'an City on the first day and didn't arrive until after 11 am the next day. We walked inside the park the whole time, taking photos of the many waterfalls, and didn't leave until around 6 pm. We were two people, both in our thirties. Before entering the park, take a picture of the scenic area's guide map and follow the map. We chose the bottommost route. It includes the Heart-to-Heart Waterfall and Huaxi Liucui Waterfall. Ticket pre-purchase: You can buy tickets online or on-site. We bought tickets on-site and also consulted the scenic area staff about play methods and routes. Food recommendations: There are restaurants at the entrance of the scenic area where you can eat or buy things. There are also vending booths inside the park, but they are relatively few. It is suggested to bring some food and water with you. Accommodation recommendations: According to our itinerary, we drove there. We stayed in Yucheng District at night, strolling and eating in the city. You can also choose to stay at a hotel near the entrance of the scenic area the night before. Other suggestions: (1) Remember to bring essential items such as sunscreen, mosquito repellent, and for ladies, lipstick for touch-ups when taking photos. (2) Try to wear comfortable shoes, as there will be a lot of walking, and it's important to protect your feet. You can also bring a pair of slippers, as there are many waterfalls where you can play in the water and pick up small stones. (3) Pay attention to safety when taking photos, especially as the ground under the waterfalls is very wet and slippery. Do not make too large movements to prevent slipping.
ALDEN JIMENEZ
ALDEN JIMENEZ
Beholding the Mountains and Rivers | I am in Ya'an

Beholding the Mountains and Rivers | I am in Ya'an

After watching 'Above the Clouds on the Back of a Cow' I was amazed by the beauty of Niubei Mountain So I came to Ya'an Following the movie I checked in at the beautiful sights of Ya'an P1-P4 Wanggangping Here lies a primitive forest of ten thousand acres And it is the prime photo spot for Gongga Snow Mountain The beauty is just like a painting Meadows, forests, snow mountains... This place fulfills all my imaginations of Western Sichuan P5 Niubei Mountain I first knew about it because of 'Above the Clouds on the Back of a Cow' I also saw many beautiful photos shared by netizens The most shocking is the landscape here Mud Mountain, Wawu Mountain, Emei Mountain, Jiajin Mountain, Four Girls Mountain, Erlang Mountain, and Gongga Snow Mountain On the back of Niubei, you can check in all at once P6 Longcanggou National Forest Park This place was once a filming location for 'Universe Exploration Editorial Department' It is a national forest park with a coverage rate of 97.5% The autumn here Is a palette of colors P7 Mengding Mountain Here is the filming location of 'Unfamiliar Life Road' - Ten-mile Plum Village·Tea Garden Xiaoqu It is also the filming location for 'Tea - A Story of a Leaf' There is also a super beautiful hiking route - Mengding Mountain Heavenly Ladder Ancient Path P8 Hanyuan Lake This is the largest man-made lake in the southwest Though man-made, it is incredibly beautiful Camping by the lake is especially pleasant Perhaps people should stay in places without ceilings P9 Gulu Village After watching 'Above the Clouds Rainbow' I learned that on the cliffs at the entrance of the Dadu River Gorge in Sichuan There is a Yi ethnic village Man-made passages carved out to the outside world Here you will regret not going And you will also regret going! Why didn't I go earlier?
TheodoreLivingston20
TheodoreLivingston20