Which one is better, Yanzigou or Hailuogou?

In fact, when it comes to Hailuogou and Yanzigou, everyone should know that these two scenic spots are "sister ditches". But in comparison, Hailuogou is definitely much more famous. After all, Hailuogou is a 5A scenic spot and Yanzigou is a 4A scenic spot. So which one is better, Hailuogou or Yanzigou? Let’s take a look with the editor!

1. Which one is better, Yanzigou or Hailuogou?

In fact, these two scenic spots are equally comparable and each has its own characteristics. If I had to choose one, I still think Hailuogou. After all, Hailuogou is a much more mature scenic spot, and many scenic spots are fully developed. Yanzigou is naturally inferior, but the original landscape of Yanzigou is excellent, and you can experience the beauty of the four seasons in one day.

2. Yanzigou

Yanzigou Scenic Area is located on the eastern slope of Gongga Mountain, one of the highest peaks in the world, in Xinxing Township in the southwest of Luding County, Garze Prefecture, Sichuan Province. It is the first phase of the Gongga Mountain International Leisure Tourism Resort invested and constructed by Sichuan Gongga Mountain Tianyu Tourism Development Co., Ltd. It is 76 kilometers away from Kangding, 59 kilometers away from Luding and 283 kilometers away from Chengdu. The scenery in the scenic spot is beautiful. At present, the main attractions include Tian Yu'e Level, Dinghai Shenzhen, Upper Ten Miles Wonderland, Lower Ten Miles Wonderland, Locke Ranch, Red Rock Beach, Haizi Dang, Bingshikou, etc. Here, you can admire the low-altitude marine glacier with the strangest shape and the steepest slope; a magical red stone that is as red as blood and dazzling; a prosperous and colorful sea of ??rhododendrons; primeval forests with different shapes and towering trees; colorful , colorful red leaf forests; and snow-capped rime mountains.

Yanzigou is 40 kilometers long and covers an area of ??143 square kilometers. The annual rainfall is 1200 ml, and the average temperature is 8.5 degrees Celsius. There are 8 plant zones in the scenic area, with nearly 6,000 species of plants, hundreds of ornamental plants, and more than 200 species of flowers, such as Kangding magnolia, azalea, lily, orchid, and precious Chinese medicinal materials such as Cordyceps, Fritillaria, and Gastrodia elata. There are more than 400 species of wild animals living in the scenic area, 39 of which are nationally protected animals, such as red pandas, antelopes, takin, macaques, etc. Among them, the three-tailed swallowtail butterflies and spotted butterflies in Yanzigou are the best in the world. The beautiful natural ecological landscape forms the unique charm of Yanzigou Scenic Area!

There are many natural wonders in Yanzigou Scenic Area, including glaciers, rhododendrons, snow peaks, and colorful forests. The most magical thing is the red stone. From Wangyao Temple at an altitude of 2,200 meters to Bingshikou at an altitude of 3,771 meters, it stretches for nearly 20 kilometers on both sides of the river valley. The blazing red rocks contrast with the dazzling snow peaks. The magnificent beauty is breathtaking and intoxicating!

Yanzigou Scenic Area is not only a good place for mountain climbing, adventure, and scientific investigation, but also a good place for sightseeing, leisure, summer vacation, recuperation, and returning to nature. Yanzigou is attracting thousands of Chinese and foreign tourists with its unique charm and has become the highlight of the ecological tourism circle in western Sichuan.

3. Hailuogou

Hailuogou Scenic Area is located on the southeastern edge of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, on the eastern slope of Gongga Mountain, at the junction of Luding, Kangding and Shimian counties in Ya'an City, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province. Covering an area of ??906.13 square kilometers, it consists of six scenic spots: Hailuogou, Yanzigou, Mozigou, Nanmenguan, Yajiageng and Moxi Terraces. It has many top titles such as national 5A tourist attractions, national scenic spots, national nature reserves, national geological parks, national forest parks, China's only glacier forest park, and national ecotourism demonstration areas. It is the Gongga Mountain in central Sichuan , the winning picture of the Shen Yun Shambhala portal. It is 280 kilometers away from the provincial capital Chengdu, 76 kilometers away from the state capital Kangding Love Song City, and 50 kilometers away from the famous red city Luding County. It is the only place on the Tea Horse Road leading to Tibetan areas.

On this vast, ancient and magical land, we have left the footprints of our ancestors’ hard work and exploration. More than 10,000 people from 13 ethnic groups, including Han, Yi, Tibetan, Bai and Mongolian, live here. It is the multicultural corridor of Kangba, where Han, Yi, Tibetan and other ethnic cultures, Eastern and Western cultures, and red culture gather here.

Located in the transition zone from the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau to the Sichuan Basin, it has a mild climate, unique natural environment, climatic conditions and tourism resources: the sacred Gongga Mountain (7556 meters above sea level) is the highest relative height in the world (6656 meters) famous mountains; magnificent glaciers and forests still exist, which is extremely strange; majestic ice waterfalls are like the Milky Way pouring down from the blue sky, which is spectacular; primeval forests are towering and full of green; sweet mountain springs may gush out from the ground, Or turn into a clear stream or waterfall on the rocks, soft and gentle, with jade beads hanging curtains; mirror-like hot springs and countless hot and cold mineral springs for bathing and drinking, which can be called "the best in the world"; the largest group of red stone beaches, let People marvel at the magic of nature; high mountains, low-altitude modern glaciers, alpine lakes, hot springs, virgin forests, and rich species of rare animals and plants form a complete bioclimatic zone in the world, allowing you to experience "one ditch with four seasons, ten miles with different weather" natural changes.

Hailuogou Scenic Area integrates natural scenery, history and culture, tea-horse culture, red culture, and folk culture, and integrates sightseeing, leisure, recuperation, summer vacation, ecology, scientific research, exploration, mountaineering, and photography. ***Together, we have created the most attractive tourist destination in Xihuan, Sichuan.