Things to do in Li County

This trip to Western Sichuan was such a wonderful surprise! The scenery along the way – from Mount Siguniang to Bipenggou, Jiuzhaigou, and Huanglong – was breathtaking; every shot was a masterpiece. Our tour leader, Mr. Ma, deserves a huge shout-out; he was attentive and responsible throughout the entire trip. Even with the many curves in Western Sichuan, he drove very steadily, giving us peace of mind. The accommodations were also great, offering excellent value for money compared to other options. Overall, it was a very comfortable and enjoyable trip, highly recommended!

📍Aba Li County · Taoping Qiang Village｜⏰Chengdu 2.5-3 hours｜🎫Old village 60 RMB including guide, new village 0 RMB｜Over 2000 years old, 2024 UN "Best Tourist Village". It's not just an empty scenic spot! 462 Qiang people and 115 ancient buildings are still living their lives; a living village is truly captivating. 🏰Three Unique Features 🏰Watchtower: A nine-story general's watchtower, approximately 30 meters high, earthquake-resistant, built without blueprints or cement, a national intangible cultural heritage. Climb to the top for a 360° view of the valley; circling it three times brings good luck. 💧Water Network: Spring water from 5000 meters high, with underground channels leading to each household, still in use today. Cooling + fire prevention + escape – an ancient central air conditioning system. 🧭Maze: 8 entrances and 13 interconnected passages. The Yang Family Courtyard has 72 doors; outsiders will instantly become directionally challenged. 🎭Hands-on Intangible Cultural Heritage Experience Qiang embroidery badges, mini watchtowers built from stone slabs, walnut watchtowers, Qiang flutes, sheepskin drums, and paper cutting; Shibi parades and Guozhuang flash mobs. The Qiang New Year also features a singing competition festival – the excitement will get your feet itching! 🎮How to Enjoy 1️⃣🧭 Explore the maze and exchange your purchases for silver ornaments; 2️⃣🏰 Climb a watchtower; 3️⃣🧵 Embroider Qiang embroidery/build a watchtower; 4️⃣🥔 Make potato cakes; 5️⃣📸 Rent Qiang costumes for 30-50 RMB for stunning photos; 6️⃣🌌 Stay overnight – after 7 PM, the starry sky and the sound of water create a tranquil atmosphere. 🍲Rice Stir-fried cured pork with bracken, cured pork trotter hot pot; sweet potato cakes dipped in honey, salty pickled cabbage soup, the hidden gem of stir-fried cured pork—you'll want to eat three bowls of rice in no time! Golden-wrapped silver corn rice; pickled cabbage noodles for a refreshing experience; roasted yak meat skewers, yak meat hot pot; sipping zaba liquor through bamboo tubes—"one drink, two meals"; Erma Gongyan (a banquet with hundreds of dishes). Local guide: Qiang Family Old Restaurant (50 RMB per person), Erma Family Breakfast: freshly ground soy milk. 📌Tips Free admission to the old village after 6 PM; half price for students (60-69 RMB), free for children 70+ RMB/1.2m tall. Take the bus from Chadianzi to Lixian/Wenchuan, get off at Taoping. 3-4 hours for a day trip; stay overnight if you want to try handicrafts. Best time to visit: May-October, cherries are cheap in June. Taoping = Epic Stone + Enticing Cured Pork + Hands-on Qiang Embroidery + Intoxicating Zaba Liquor. Don't just look! Navigate the maze, stack stones, embroider a stitch, cook a meal, take a sip of water, and enjoy the breeze atop the watchtower! Charge! 🏰

Summer in autumn|||🔆 𝕙𝕖𝕝𝕝𝕠November⛅"Take a pat on you"ʚ ღ ɞ 𝖑𝖎𝖋𝖊A wonderful encounter with autumn Patchwork of daily fragments ◂𝗗𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆 Gulugou Ramada Hot Spring Hotel #Gulugou# #Gulugou#Scenic spot #Poetic and picturesque in late autumn# #Ginkgo leaf# #Maple leaf season#

Finally checked in at the Gulugou Internet celebrity hotel. The price is a little high, but the accommodation environment is indeed incomparable to those B&Bs around. The environment is very good. You can drive 4-5 kilometers from the highway to the hotel gate. Parking spaces are free and sufficient. There are small wild flowers along the way. There are many room types in the hotel. If you like the atmosphere, the tatami in the log cabin is actually very comfortable. The service is also OK. The public hot spring is still very comfortable. There are upstairs and downstairs. The rooftop is very beautiful for taking pictures. The breakfast of the hotel is delicious and rich.

Miyaluo in Tibetan means "funny dam". Miyaluo Scenic Area is a provincial scenic spot located in the northwest of Sichuan Province, in the Zagunao River Valley in the upper reaches of the Minjiang River in Li County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province. Miyaluo Scenic Area, National Highway 317, Yaluo Town, Li County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture. The area is full of mountains, rivers, vast forests, fresh air and pleasant scenery in all seasons. It is famous for its golden autumn red leaves, Tibetan and Qiang ethnic minority customs, Gulugou Hot Springs and snow-capped mountains and silver peaks.

Namu Lake You can reach Namu Lake from Longwang Lake by walking along the plank road. The lake water is clear and pure, so it is named after the legendary holy Tibetan girl "Nam". There is a tourist reception station by the lake where you can rest and eat.

Ganbao Tibetan Village is slightly better than other Tibetan villages in Jiarong area in terms of geographical location, scale, history and culture. It can be called the number one village in Jiarong Tibetan area. When you enter the village, all you can see are stones.

Skiing at Zhegushan was so much fun, the experience was fantastic. If you're driving, you can drive directly to the ski resort entrance; you don't need to take the sightseeing bus. It's less crowded and the scenery is beautiful. Just be aware of altitude sickness, so don't get too excited and keep your movements small.

We traveled a long way but finally arrived at this place, and the snow scenery is truly amazing. We were lucky to catch so much snow! The skiing experience was also great; both adults and children enjoyed it. The shuttle bus within the scenic area was convenient, and the crowds weren't too large. We arrived just before noon, among the first wave!

Panyang Lake is located in the Bipenggou Scenic Area in Li County, Sichuan Province, at an altitude of more than 3,000 meters. The introduction of the scenic area shows that there are aquatic animals such as cold-water fish and rock fish in the lake, as well as panyang, hence the name "Panyang Lake". The scenic area is relatively primitive, the lake water is indeed clear, and the clouds and mist are like a paradise. The lake is surrounded by lush vegetation and surrounded by mountains, snow-capped mountains, glaciers, small waterfalls, and various scenery. Of course, it is more open-minded to come when the weather is fine, and it is inevitable that there is a bleak atmosphere when it is cloudy in autumn.