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Top 10 Best Things to Do in Ya'an - 2024

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Updated Jun 2024
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    󰺂7.7
    5.0/5
    3943 Review
    "I personally feel the vitality of nature up close. The mountain scenic spot is famous for its spectacular snow-capped mountains, Rizhao Jinshan, sea of clouds, sunrise and other natural landscapes. Here, I feel the magic and beauty of nature, and I also feel the harmony between man and nature. On the hiking trail of Niubei Mountain,"
    Yingjing
    67.1km from downtown
    No. 1 of Night Attractions
    Highlights: Niubei Mountain (literally “cattle back mountain”) is located in Ya'an, Sichuan Province. The mountain is named after a rock on the summit that resembles a cow's head and a long ridge shaped like a cow's back. The mountain is surrounded by spectacular scenery and is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and landscape photographers.
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    4.4/5
    4206 Review
    From33.14
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 86 reviews
    "The Panda Garden is still worth a visit. If you are lucky, you can see the panda show. The canyon has no good characteristics. It is only suitable for hiking and leisure. If you don't want to walk, you can go back to the Panda Garden."
    Ya'an.Bifeng Gorge
    10.5km from downtown
    No. 1 of Summer Outings
    Highlights: Bifengxia Giant Panda Base is located in Ya'an, Sichuan province. The area receives year-round precipitation and mist and is surrounded by forest. The beautiful natural landscape and fresh air attract a large number of visitors. The panda base offers a semi-wild environment for pandas, as well as a zoo with lions, tigers, and other predators. Visitors can feed the animals.
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    5.0/5
    3781 Review
    "The scenery is beautiful, it is very good to go by car and go down the ditch. The water flow is very large, and the railing trail along the way is not easy. It is recommended that the scenic spot add security checks, confiscate the lighter, and countless people smoke in the forest scenic area along the way."
    Yingjing
    41.3km from downtown
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    󰺂6.1
    4.5/5
    3442 Review
    From33.14
    "Panda base, a worthwhile trip, haha, I saw a lot of pandas, although the heavens are not beautiful, but I am still very happy, that is, to the scenic area, my God, there are too many elevators, just an elevator, the arrangement is too unreasonable, you can improve it."
    Ya'an.Bifeng Gorge
    10.8km from downtown
    No. 1 of Family-friendly Attractions
    Highlights: Located within the Bifengxia Scenic Area, the Bifengxia Wildlife Park offers clean air and beautiful scenery. You can see all kinds of wild animals at the park, which is a great place to learn about animals and get close to nature. It's a great place to bring kids for a wildlife adventure. Most of the animals here roam free, and guests can ride the feeding trucks and feed lions, tigers, and bears. It’s very exciting to watch these large, ferocious animals carry off their prey.
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    4.5/5
    1440 Review
    From4.74
    "On weekends, I took my parents out to breathe the mountain air. My friends recommended the horn river. The hotel chose the Blue Crystal Hotel. The air was very good. I met the monkey buddies. I chose a deluxe standard room where I could see the water deer. Under the lights at night, more than 10 timid water deer appeared. My parents were very satisfied with this trip."
    Tianquan
    58km from downtown
    No. 4 of Summer Outings
    Highlights: Erlang Mountain Diaohe Scenic Area is located at the southeast foot of Jiajin Mountain, at the southern edge of the rolling Longmen Mountain and Qionglai Mountains. It is a high mountain and deep valley area transitioning from the Sichuan Basin to the Western Sichuan Plateau. The tourism resources of the entire scenic spot can be divided into eight major scenic spots, including Angzhou River, Xuanxuangou, Fengzi River and the Grand Gorge.The scenic area has a good ecological environment, rich species of animals and plants, and many rare and protected species. It is a national forest park nature reserve. There are about 46 species of mammals, about 160 species of birds, about 7 species of fish, and about 14 species of reptiles known in the reserve, including giant pandas, takin, golden monkeys, red pandas, sambar deer, leopards, Sichuan-Shaanxi Salmon and other key protected wild animals.An Ice and Snow Festival is held here every year. Popular activities with themes such as "Christmas Market", "Ice and Snow Light Show", and "Romantic Warm Winter" have been popular among tourists. In late winter, the scenic area is covered with white snow, showing vitality and snowy interest in the severe cold winter. Looking at the rime-covered branches and the wonders and beautiful scenery, the scenery is like a snow country, which is intoxicating. At that time, you can take the cable car on the Jiaoshan Cableway and have a panoramic view of this beautiful scenery.Mountaineering routeRecommendation 1: Erlang Mountain Diaohe River Scenic Area Walnut Ping - Shuangshixi - Lianxiang Slope - Jade Corridor - LuchiDistance: 3 kilometers. Road surface: Gravel road, going up slowly and not too steep. Special points of interest: The hiking trail goes up the stream, with green trees on both sides, birds singing and flowers fragrant. The river is gurgling and crystal clear, so you can play and walk at the same time. If you are tired from walking and don’t want to walk back, you can also take a ride on the alpine waterslide in the scenic area to “drift down”.Recommendation 2: Wucai Valley - Ski Resort - Arrow Bamboo Forest - Niujingou - Primitive ForestDistance: 7-8 kilometers. Road surface: 3 kilometers of wooden plank roads and 4 kilometers of mountainous roads. Special points of interest: Climbing the original forest wooden plank road is easier and cooler. The altitude is higher and you can overlook the scenic spot. Wild animals can often be seen in the mountain forest.Red leaf viewing period: the end of October to the end of November (the best time to enjoy red leaves is only ten days, so it is recommended to consult the scenic spot before traveling. In addition, the weather is also very important, try to choose sunny days when traveling).
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    5.0/5
    63 Review
    "Camp in the Niubei Mountain campgrounds to enjoy the tranquility of the night and the wonderful star. The Niubei Mountain tour route is well designed and gives you a pleasant and relaxing view along the way."
    Yingjing
    66km from downtown
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    󰺂5.9
    5.0/5
    3538 Review
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    "The terrain of Yandao Ancient City is diverse, with alpine meadows, forests, canyons and other terrains to make people feel the rich and diverse nature. The natural scenery of Yandao Ancient City makes people linger, from the blue sky and white clouds to the snow-capped mountains, every place is refreshing."
    Yingjing
    27.4km from downtown
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    󰺂5.9
    4.1/5
    507 Review
    "The poster is not high, suitable for taking the elderly and children to go together, the forest trail is also very interesting, there is a chance to see the horse group and cattle and sheep in the forest. But close contact is not recommended. The service is a bit poor. There is only one toilet in the whole process. The toilet has no water. The staff is off work very early and it is dark."
    Baoxing
    84.5km from downtown
    No. 5 of Summer Outings
    Highlights: Shenmulei is a place for immortals to play in Tibetan style, with a varied landscape including forests, snowy mountains, streams, alpine meadows and calcified pools in high mountains. The main tourist attractions include the redwood level ground, Shenmulei, the root carving garden and cuckoo forest. Shenmulei is an exciting place due to its primitive scenery. It has towering old trees and a grassy marshland plateau, with a well-preserved primeval forest and refreshing air. Tourists can drive along new mountain roads and across wooden bridges.
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    󰺂5.8
    4.8/5
    2396 Review
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 16 reviews
    "More general, the scenic spot is not too big, the road sign on the top of the mountain is not very clear, at most for more than an hour, some roads do not know where to go, the mountain environment is better, the vegetation is beautiful, the scenery is good, and the distance is high. z"
    Ya'an.Mengding Mountain Scenic Area
    11km from downtown
    No. 2 of Summer Outings
    Highlights: Mengding Mountain, also known as Mengshan, is located on the northwest side of Mingshan Town. The tea culture of Mengding Mountain has a long history, as it is the birthplace of the world's tea culture. The main activity in Mengding Mountain is hiking. It takes about forty minutes to hike to Tiangai Temple. During the Tang and Song Dynasties, Mengshan tea was listed as a tribute to the Emperor and it was used as a special sacrifice for the ancestors of the heavens and earth. This tradition continued until the Qing Dynasty. The historic Mengding tea is called “Immortals' Tea” and Mengding Mountain is known as the hometown of Immortals' Tea.
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    5.0/5
    3203 Review
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    "Yunfengshan Temple has a long history, deep cultural heritage, simple and solemn architecture and deep cultural heritage make people feel a mystery and tranquility. Here you can taste local vegetarian food and specialty snacks, and you can feel a clean and simple lifestyle. Like a fairyland."
    Yingjing
    27.5km from downtown
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FAQ

What are some Best Things to Do in Ya'an?
Some Best Things to Do in Ya'an include:Niubei Mountain, Bifengxia Giant Panda Base, Longcanggou Guojia Ji Forest Park, Bifengxia Wildlife Park, Laba River Park, Erlangshan National Park
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Ya'an?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Ya'an include:Niubei Mountain:5.0, Bifengxia Giant Panda Base:4.4, Longcanggou Guojia Ji Forest Park:5.0, Bifengxia Wildlife Park:4.5, Laba River Park, Erlangshan National Park:4.5
At what locations in Ya'an can Best Things to Do in Ya'an be found?
The Best Things to Do in Ya'an are mainly located in:Niubei Mountain:Yingjing, Bifengxia Giant Panda Base:Ya'an, Longcanggou Guojia Ji Forest Park:Yingjing, Bifengxia Wildlife Park:Ya'an, Laba River Park, Erlangshan National Park:Tianquan
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