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Shangli Ancient Town
No. 1 of Night Attractions in Ya'an

Shangli Ancient Town

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Shangli Ancient Town is nestled among the mountains north of downtown Ya'an. The Baima River and Huangmao Creek flow around the town. Along the water, rows of stilt houses in the style of the Ming and Qing dynasties are preserved, with wooden houses as dwellings and bluestone-paved streets. The old street layout forms a grid. Surrounded by hills, the streams, ancient bridges, ancient trees, and stilt houses complement each other, making every view a pastoral painting of Western Sichuan. Formerly known as "Luosheng," it was an important post station on the Linqiong Ancient Road of the Southern Silk Road entering Ya'an, and also a border tea pass and the location of the Tea and Horse Bureau on the Tang-Tibet Ancient Road; in 1935, the Red Army passed through and stayed here during the Long March. Today, you can still find the Red Army's stone-carved slogans on the stone walls and bridges in the town. The Han Family Courtyard consists of multiple interconnected courtyards, with detailed and vivid wood and stone carvings on the beams, lintels, doors, and windows; the Double Chastity Archway, built during the Daoguang era to honor two women of the Han family (a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law), features relief carvings of opera stories and floral and bird patterns; the Erxian Bridge, built during the Qianlong era, has an arch like a crescent moon lying over the water, with its reflection in the stream, making it a highly photogenic spot; ancient towers such as the Wenfeng Tower also stand by the stream.Ya'an · 22.5 km from downtown
Menghuo Castle

Menghuo Castle

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Menghuo City is located at the junction of Shimian County and Mianning County in Sichuan Province. It is famous for the place where Zhuge Liang captured Menghuo for the seventh time during the Three Kingdoms period, and the plateau ecological meadow, with an average altitude of about 2,600 meters. The scenic spot mainly includes the big meadow, red rock beach, beacon tower, moon lake and other scenic spots, which is a good place for self-driving tour around Chengdu. The large meadow is a plateau ecological meadow with good grass quality and is a high-quality summer pasture suitable for grazing of cattle, sheep and other herds. In the middle of the meadow area, there is a thousand-year-old withered tree. According to legend, it is the sacred tree that helped Menghuo and the sacred tree that blesses the villagers of Menghuo City. Red Rock Beach is famous for its peculiar and bright red stones. The stones here, no matter how big or small, are bright rust red. In the sun, these red stones dazzled among the streams, on the hillsides, and among the bushes. The beacon tower was an important pass built by Meng Huo and his subordinates during the Three Kingdoms period to defend against the Shu army. According to legend, when the torches on the beacon tower were lit, the soldiers in the city put down their work and got up to prepare for battle to defend against foreign enemies. Moon Lake is named "Moon Lake" because of its crescent-shaped surface. According to legend, it is the place where Meng Huo and Mrs. From April to May, primroses bloom around the lake, and the sea of flowers is boundless; in the golden autumn, the red leaves are flaming and colorful.Shimian · 36 km from downtown
Niunianping Sightseeing Tea Garden
No. 6 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Ya'an

Niunianping Sightseeing Tea Garden

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Niunianping Sightseeing Tea Garden is a breeding ground for improved tea tree varieties, a tea tree gene bank in Southwest China, and also a national agricultural tourism demonstration site and one of the first national "10,000-mu tea garden demonstration bases." The core scenic area of the tea garden covers 16,700 mu. The tea garden winds continuously among low hills, distributed in a terraced pattern, surrounded by overlapping mountains and crisscrossing gullies. Stroll along the tea garden paths and admire the spectacular sight of tea plants rolling like green waves! The tea garden also features a cycling path. Beside the purple cycling path are beautiful Mexican sage, red-leaf trees, and various lovely flowers. The vibrant colors intertwine with the layered hills in the distance, making you feel as if you have entered a fairy-tale world. Beautiful weather and a beautiful place make our spirits feel light. This is not a traditional tea garden; it also combines the features of a resort. It offers tea culture, hiking, and sightseeing by bicycle, with beautiful exotic scenery to enjoy and explore throughout the year.Ya'an · 31.9 km from downtown
Yazhou Covered Bridge
No. 3 of Night Attractions in Ya'an

Yazhou Covered Bridge

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Ya'an Corridor Bridge, located in the middle of Ya'an Old Town, connects the north and south traffic and spans the Qingyi River. There are restaurants, cakes, special snacks and handicrafts on the bridge.Ya'an · 1.5 km from downtown
Jiajin Mountain

Jiajin Mountain

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4.8/5
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Jiajin Mountain, also known as "Jiajin Mountain", is called "Jiaji" in Tibetan, and Jiajin is a transliteration, which means high and steep. Located in the southeast of Xiaojin County, it belongs to the Qionglai Mountains, lying between Dawei Township in Xiaojin County and Baoxing County in Ya'an Region, with an altitude of 4124 meters. Jiajin Mountain is also the birthplace of the Qingyi River. The turbulent flow, steep cliffs on both sides, deep valleys and gorges, clear lakes, splashing waterfalls, and wild animals and plants can be seen everywhere, forming a natural landscape that people yearn for. This is also the only way from Ya'an to the Little Golden Siguniang Mountain. Jiajin Mountain is the first snow-capped mountain climbed on foot by the Chinese Workers and Peasants' Red Army's Long March. On the afternoon of June 12, 1935, under the leadership of head Wang Kaixiang and political commissar Yang Chengwu, the 2nd Division and 4th Regiment of the First Army of the Red Army overcame all difficulties and finally successfully crossed Jiajin Mountain from Qiaoqi Township at the southern foot of Jiajin Mountain. A part of the 74th Regiment of the 25th Red Division on the mission met in the Mujigoukou area of Dawei Township at the foot of the mountain. The unexpected meeting laid the foundation for the successful meeting of the two main forces of the Red Army, the First and Fourth Front Army of the Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Red Army.Baoxing · 50.7 km from downtown
Gulu Village

Gulu Village

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Gulu Village:Located on the cliff at the entrance of the Dadu River Grand Canyon in Sichuan, it is known as the village on the cliff. It is a Yi village of more than 500 people. There are two channels for villagers to communicate with the outside world. One is a mule and horse trail about 3 kilometers long and nearly 1,000 meters in vertical height carved out of the stone wall in 2003; the other is a paid ropeway located on the cliff. In 2005, "China National Geographic" rated the Dadu River Grand Canyon as one of the top ten most beautiful canyons in China. Experts commented: It is an unparalleled deep canyon, comparable to the majestic scenery of the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River. Thousands of people stand on both sides of the wall, in various poses and shapes, as picturesque as sculptures. Her unparalleled beauty is still kept in a boudoir and is rarely known to the world. You will be deeply attracted by her at the first glance!Hanyuan · 30.3 km from downtown
Yunfeng Mountain Scenic Area

Yunfeng Mountain Scenic Area

3.6
5.0/5
3.2k reviews
Located in Qinglong Township, Yingjing County, Ya'an City, Yunfeng Mountain Scenic Area is a comprehensive scenic area covering an area of ​​about 15 square kilometers. The scenic area consists of four parts: religious and cultural experience area, agricultural industry sightseeing area, Maer Mountain ecological sightseeing area and rural tourism reception area.Yingjing · 3.9 km from downtown
Jiuxiang Town

Jiuxiang Town

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4.5/5
2 reviews
Hanyuan · 18.9 km from downtown
Fingerprints of the Earth

Fingerprints of the Earth

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5.0/5
2 reviews
Ya'an · 27.6 km from downtown
Wangyu Ancient Town

Wangyu Ancient Town

3.5
3.8/5
41 reviews
Wangyu Ancient Town is located in the upper reaches of Zhougong River, 35 kilometers south of Ya'an City, adjacent to Wawushan Town, Hongya County. Because there is no post station on the Ancient Tea-Horse Road, it formed a market town. Although the site selection of Wangyu Ancient Town originated from the post road, it also reflects the traditional Chinese concept of Feng Shui, that is, elements such as "pillow mountains, surround water, and face screens". Wangyu Old Street Wangyu Old Street was built in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties. The main building is located on a huge boulder abruptly on the mountainside. It is named after the boulder looks like a cat watching the fish swimming in the Zhougong River. The old street is a long and narrow one-shaped street. A bluestone road runs through the whole street. The pavement has been polished by the years to a faint glow. Walking on it is reminiscent of the merchants and caravans traveling on the ancient tea-horse road. The two sides of the street are all wood-structured blue-tiled houses and stilted buildings. The exquisite corrugations, corners, window lattices and carvings on the cornerstones of the pillars reveal the prosperity of the past. Due to terrain constraints, the overall shape of the old street is narrow and long. The buildings are connected by long streets, and most of them are divided into different functions before and after the lower shop or upper house or the patio. It has the characteristics of compound type. The facade of the house is mostly composed of door panels, chutes and door pivot holes. The floor of the house has a certain height difference, and some entrances do not have several steps of stone steps. The steps are connected to the holes with various flower patterns on the street to form a complete drainage system. Ya'an was called "Tian Leu" in ancient times. There is a lot of rain in the local area. Most of the houses use the four-headed style, also known as the "Four Water Returning Pool" style. The eaves are connected on four sides. Walking up the hill from the old street, it can be seen that some people's houses are built on the hillside. Compared with the residential buildings in the old street, the scale of the courtyards is larger, and there are a large number of exquisite wood and stone carvings. Wangyu is located deep in the mountains, is small in scale, and is not well known by people. Like other ancient villages, most of the young people here have gone out to work, leaving only some old people and children. They live a leisurely life and are free from competition in the world. The buzzer of the modern city. It is the integration of the simple folk customs and the quaint old street that has become a highlight of Wangyu.Ya'an · 25.6 km from downtown

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Bipenggou Private Tour
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Meishan San Su Shrine Museum in-park commentary [optional join-in tour/private tour|ticket package|multilingual]
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Mengding Mountain Tea Picking 1-Day Tour [Tea Picking + Tea Making Experience, Round-Trip from Chengdu, Pure Fun]
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[Chengdu's "Tiger Leaping Gorge"] Gulu Village Day Tour: Visit the Yi Ethnic Village on the Ladder to the Sky!
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Chengdu private tour ● Bifengxia + panda base private charter 1-day tour ● pick-up service within the 3rd ring road
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Departing from Chengdu: Bifengxia wildlife park + panda research base [1-day private charter tour]
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[10-person small group] Ya'an Bifeng Gorge base: Giant panda volunteer experience 1-day tour
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Departing from Chengdu: Bifengxia wildlife park + panda epic drama [1-day private charter tour]
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Chengdu Departure: Bifengxia One‑Day Tour | Pandas, Canyon & Wildlife Park
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1-day private charter tour to Bifengxia Wildlife Park in Ya'an, Sichuan with bilingual service
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MO FU LOU garden restaurant · Leshan flavor courtyard meal for 2
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Chengdu Late Start: English Small Group Leshan Giant Buddha 1-Day Tour (Boat/Hike, Sichuan Opera, Tea & Local Food)
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1-day tour to Leshan Giant Buddha and Oriental Buddha Capital | Private tour | English/Chinese guide optional
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Door-to-door pickup | 1-day tour to Leshan Giant Buddha and Suji Ancient Town with dual-perspective Buddha viewing and specialty lunch
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1-day tour to Ya'an Longcanggou National Forest Park with bilingual service
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Bifengxia 1-day tour (admission ticket not included)
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Xiling Snow Mountain and Ski Resort Day Trip by HSR from Chengdu for Foreign Tourists
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[Chengdu Downtown - Mt. Wawu of China] Direct Shuttle + Scenic Area Admission Ticket - Hassle-Free Departure
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Departing from Chengdu: Xiling Snow Mountain|Winter Scenery|Skiing|Sunset watching|Hot Springs 1-Day Tour
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Xiling Snow Mountain One-Day Tour: Tickets + Private Car Transfer (Depart from Chengdu)
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Chengdu 1-day private charter tour to Xiling Snow Mountain with driver (admission ticket not included)
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DreemeerApril 27, 2025
5.0
Shangli Ancient Town is not so big, but it's good, the food there is delicious. Must try their local food such as "ta ta Mian" we order not so spicy one, the taste very good, the noodles are very bouncy, also the soup very good 👍, don't worry about trying all their local foods, it's good.

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朝露1975April 12, 2021
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April’s trip: At the invitation of my son, I brought my parents to Shimian. My son played the role of a good host and arranged accommodation and meals for us. He also took us to Menghuo City for a tour. This behavior deserves a thumbs up ❤.

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天上有牛皮在吹March 1, 2023
5.0
When you enter the Niunianping Ten Thousand Mu Tourist Tea Garden, the first thing you see is a few buffalo sculptures. They are red and red and green, very beautiful and full of childlike fun! Come and play! !

Niunianping Sightseeing Tea Garden

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欲飞的鸟May 26, 2021
5.0
[Yazhou Covered Bridge] is also known as Ya'an Covered Bridge. It is named after the ancient name of Ya'an, and is currently the longest and largest covered bridge in China. It is a landmark building in Ya'an. The covered bridge spans the Qingyi River. The bridge is 22 meters wide and 240 meters long. The bridge is an antique building with two floors in the whole and three floors in some parts. After the construction of the covered bridge, the ground floor can provide a considerable commercial business area in addition to meeting the pedestrian traffic function.

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Lxy60August 29, 2023
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This time when I went to Baoxing, Ya'an, I saw the monument of the Red Army crossing Jiajin Mountain and decided to drive over Jiajin Mountain. Of course, this can't be compared with the difficulties of the Red Army's Long March, but it is just a physical examination from another perspective. Jiajin Mountain is high and densely forested, with a changeable climate. The highest altitude is more than 4,000 meters. During the driving process, I saw mountains connected to mountains, and there were distant mountains behind the nearby mountains, and higher mountains behind the high mountains. It is really hard to imagine how much hardship the Red Army suffered, and how strong their perseverance and faith were to persist until the founding of New China.

Jiajin Mountain

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M65***99January 4, 2024
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Yunfeng Mountain Temple has a long history and profound cultural heritage. The simple and solemn architecture and profound cultural heritage make people feel mysterious and peaceful. Here you can taste local vegetarian food and special snacks, which makes people feel a quiet and simple lifestyle. It is like a fairyland.

Yunfeng Mountain Scenic Area

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吴立珍August 2, 2020
4.0
Jiuxiang Ancient Town is located in the mountains. Due to inconvenient transportation and being far away from big cities, the ancient town is still quite primitive. However, there are actually not many ancient buildings inside. You can start from the archway and there are several alleys. The local yellow beef is especially recommended.

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龙游1964September 10, 2023
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This place is definitely worth a visit, it's completely free, walking in the green tea garden is a joy, the undulating tea gardens have different shapes, and the mist after the rain makes you feel like you are in a fairyland. It's really enjoyable to drive on the road among the undulating tea gardens.

Fingerprints of the Earth

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_TX***w0October 2, 2022
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Many collapsed buildings and ruins have you believing this street is actually old. Not developed for mass tourism yet but there's works on the horizon. There's even a place selling coffee! Choose your swimming Ya fish and see it back on your plate. There's a cute suspension bridge down by the modern village. Walk up some of the side streets to see wildlife and maybe go for a dip.

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