Things to do in Ya'an

The scenery is beautiful and the air is fresh. After parking, take the park bus to the visitor center, then take the shuttle bus. It's best to go in the morning, as the pandas are usually full and sleeping after 11 am.

The cable car experience was excellent, running smoothly and making the ride very reassuring. The scenery along the way offered different perspectives, with stunning views that widened as you went higher, creating beautiful photo opportunities. The staff were friendly and helpful, providing guidance on both boarding and alighting, making the whole process very smooth. Besides saving a lot of energy from hiking, it also allowed you to fully appreciate the scenery, making it a well worthwhile experience! 👍

The scenery was beautiful and there weren't many people, which was nice, but the monkeys were terrifying. The security guards couldn't get there in time, and a monkey climbed on me. The monkey wasn't afraid of people at all; even when my dad yelled at it, it kept baring its teeth at the three of us. Also, there were no instant noodles for sale inside, and the noodles they sold cost 10 yuan a bowl, which felt really expensive.

It really depends on luck. The day before it was gloomy and rainy, but the sky cleared up the next night, and in the morning we saw the golden sunrise on the snow-capped mountains—it was breathtaking. This is indeed the best snow mountain viewing platform in western Sichuan; you can see all the snow-capped mountains except for Meili Snow Mountain.

Dawa Gengza, with its 360-degree viewing platform at an altitude of 3866 meters, is truly worth a visit. The sunrise and sea of ​​clouds are breathtaking. If you can't get up early, you'll miss a lot. You take the park's shuttle bus up the mountain, and then transfer to a sightseeing bus after getting off. You don't have to walk much to ascend from an altitude of 2500 meters to 3800 meters. Definitely worth a second visit.

Taking the cable car up the mountain takes some time. Skiing is still an option; the outdoor snow-capped mountains are beautiful, it's not cold on the mountain, the snow melts quickly, and children learn quickly, making it a lot of fun.

The scenery is beautiful, with lush greenery and flowing blue water. The valley is characterized by its many rocks, and the water is crystal clear with frequent small waterfalls. Although the one-way A route is 6 kilometers, there are sightseeing buses at intervals, satisfying both hiking and sightseeing needs; you can choose according to your preference. At the summit is a hidden gem of dove trees, which must be incredibly beautiful when the dove trees are in bloom; I highly recommend visiting then. On the final stretch of the descent, there are bamboo rafts to the exit, allowing for frequent water activities along the entire route, and the bamboo rafting adds a lot of fun. Highly recommended! I just wonder if there's accommodation at the summit; that would be fantastic.

Shenmu Lei Scenic Area's main attractions include Redwood Terrace, Shenmu Lei, the Root Sculpture Garden, Pagla Sacred Mountain, Kazi Peak, Jianjian Mountain, the Five-Colored Pond, the Pine and Fern Garden, and the Bijiaopo Rhododendron Forest. The scenic area is primarily characterized by forests, snow-capped mountains, streams, alpine meadows, and alpine calcified flow pools. Verdant meadows are scattered among the forests, and surrounding them are undulating mountains, some steep and towering, others winding and winding.

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.

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 ❤.