Recommended tourist attractions around Chengdu

Currently, many cities in China have been affected by the epidemic, and this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays are approaching. Friends who know how to travel should choose places with few people and beautiful scenery. So what are the ethnic minority attractions around Chengdu?

1. Jiufeng Mountain

Go to Jiufeng Mountain. You can visit the nine iconic peaks of Jiufeng Mountain. When you see Jiufeng Mountain in front of you, like a wall spanning the sky, you really feel a sense of accomplishment, as if you have conquered nine mountains. This is why we tourists like Jiufeng Mountain.

In addition, you can also enjoy many unique wonders in Jiufeng Mountain Scenic Area, such as the early morning sunrise, sea of ??clouds, and Buddha light. But if it is cloudy, you can also see waterfalls and clouds. Let you feel the pleasure of walking in the clouds. This kind of scenery is what we tourists want.

There are also scenic spots such as Dalongtan, Xiaolongtan, Gypsophila, Suspension Bridge and Plank Road, Galaxy, and Waterfalls in the scenic area, forming the characteristics of deep valleys and dangerous peaks, waterfalls and flowing springs, Cangshan Mountains facing the sea, and clouds and mist.

The bus route is from Chengdu Wudaitou Bus Station - Pengzhou Bus Station - Baishuihe Bus Station. The total driving distance does not exceed 20 blocks. Then charter a car to Jiufeng Mountain Red House (accommodation).

2. Lao'e Mountain

Lao'e Mountain is the sister mountain of Emei Mountain. Located in Eshan Village, Zhangchang Town, 30 kilometers west of Shanling County, it has an altitude of 1,142 meters and an area of ??11.8 square kilometers. Among them, the forest area is 13,000 acres, standing on the southwest edge of the Chengdu Plain. Sometimes, the smoke clouds float in the middle of the mountain, which is very spectacular. The shape of the mountain is similar to Mount Emei, majestic and dangerous, with the appearance of Mount Emei. According to folklore, this mountain came first, followed by Mount Emei, hence the name "Lao'e Mountain".

By train

Take train K113 (13:06) from Chengdu North Railway Station to Meishan Station. Then take a bus from Meishan Bus Station to Shanling Bus Station and buy a direct ticket to Lao'eshan from the platform.

Take a bus

Take a bus from Chengbei Passenger Transport Center, Shiyangchang Bus Station, or Xinnanmen Tourist Station to Shanling Bus Station, and then transfer from Shanling Bus Station to Zhangchang ( Lao'e Mountain is in Zhangchang), you can directly reach Lao'e Mountain Scenic Area.

Automatic driving

From Chengdu, drive 39 kilometers along G93 (Beijing-Kunming Expressway) toward Emei/Leshan, then drive 1.6 kilometers to Aveng Expressway, drive 26.6 kilometers, and exit at Shanling Hongya Leave and go straight for 170 meters, cross Xiaowan and Yangyankan and enter the west section of Meizhou Avenue. Drive 1.9 kilometers and turn right to enter Lao'eshan Scenic Area.

3. Yinghua Mountain

Huaying is located in the northwest of Shifang County, 37 kilometers away from Shifang County and 98 kilometers away from Chengdu City. It is an alpine scenic area with natural landscape as its main feature. Sandie Waterfall is the most distinctive feature of the scenic spot.

The vegetation in Huaying is very good and has the reputation of "lush". The famous Swan Forest Sea consists of pine and fir forests covering an area of ??nearly 8 square kilometers. Huaying Mountain has high air transparency and visibility, and is rarely covered by clouds. You can use the sunrise, the sea of ??clouds, the holy light, the Buddha's light, and the sea of ??fog to see it.

Autumn is beautiful in the colorful leaves like flowers, dyed in the forests, in the mountains and cliffs, the majestic city walls, the majestic boulders, the splashing waterfalls, and the meandering streams. There are magnificent mountainous landforms, magnificent sunrise waterfalls, solemn and sacred Buddha light, and wonderful and touching myths and legends. It’s autumn, and you can’t miss the back garden in autumn.

Opening hours: 8:00-18:00.

Transportation: It is located in the northwest of Shifang City (Fangting Town) under Deyang City, Sichuan Province, adjacent to Mianzhu, Maoxian and Peng County Jiufeng Mountain Scenic Area. There is a shuttle bus to Shifang from Chengdu Bus Station.

4. Yihu Lake

Yihu Lake is adjacent to Baizhang Lake, with a water surface of 550,000 square meters and a permanent water storage capacity of 4 million cubic meters. There is an island in the lake called Guishan, surrounded by water, surrounded by lush trees, green bamboos and green tea gardens. It's unusually quiet here. There are Golden Turtle Pavilion, Erwang Pavilion and Guanyin Pavilion on the island. The paths in the forest are winding and winding, with no holes to enter.

5. Heilongtan

Heilongtan is an artificial lake with a circumference of 160 kilometers, a length of 32 kilometers from north to south, a water surface of 23 square kilometers, and a storage capacity of 3.6 billion cubic meters. Longtan Lake has a wide surface and 72 islands in the lake. The shores of the lake are winding and the islands are lined with green trees. There are 10 unique scenic spots in the scenic area: Dam, Three Bays, Penglai Island, Qinglongzui Botanical Garden, Longyan Cliff Statues and Stone Calligraphy, Chengu Mountain, Qixing Zhaoyue, Bayi Islands, Hanjiaba, Baiguoba, Double swallows.

6. Heizhugou

Heizhugou is called China’s Bermuda. There are many cockroaches in the territory, the streams are deep and the mist is thick, giving people an eerie feeling. Heizhugou has a primitive ecology, coupled with the ancient legends of the Yi people and the worship of this magical land by the Yi people. There have been several mysterious disappearances of people and animals in the ditch, which gives people a sense of mystery and creates many puzzling mysteries that leave people stunned. Heizhugou also attracts many tourists because of its mystery.

Zhugou is located in Ebian Yi Autonomous County, more than 100 kilometers southwest of Mount Emei. It is the transition zone between the Sichuan Basin and the western Sichuan plateau and mountainous areas. It is such an ordinary small ravine, but it has become mysterious because of the ever-changing natural conditions and some mysterious legends about it. It is called "China's Bermuda" and has attracted countless people to stop in front of it. Because of this, the natural ecology here is well protected and it is an unspoiled natural world.

Heizhugou covers an area of ??more than 180 square kilometers. Its special geographical location, complex natural conditions, numerous mountains, deep streams, and perennial fog undoubtedly add a sense of mystery to it. Regarding Heizhugou, there are many legends that people and animals often disappear and die as soon as they enter Heizhugou, which makes people more yearning and curious about it. The primitive ecology here is really magical.

There are many high mountains in Heishui Valley, all of which are above Mount Emei, so there are often wonderful sights such as the sea of ??clouds and the light of Buddha. The scenery is dominated by virgin forests, and the unique topography, climate and vegetation have given birth to a wealth of rare birds and animals. You can see rare birds and animals such as giant pandas, takin, clouded leopards, mountain partridges, macaques, red pandas, and many other rare plants. The most famous one is Davidia involucrata, whose flowers are two large white bracts that look like a dove spreading its wings when it blooms. There are tens of thousands of acres of azaleas here, and the flowering season is spectacular.

Transportation: From Chengdu, take the Chengdu-Leshan Expressway to Leshan, then to Ebian County for about 50 kilometers, then follow the Chengdu-Xichang Highway to Heizhugou Town, go up the mountain and enter the Heizhugou Scenic Area. The whole journey is about 300 kilometers.

7. Sancha Lake in Jianyang

Sancha Lake in Jianyang, Sichuan, also known as Sancha Reservoir, is a national AA-level scenic spot. It is a large (second-level) reservoir located in Sancha Town, Jianyang City, on the upper reaches of Ganjiang River, a first-level tributary of Tuojiang River. Construction started in March 1975 and the current scale was completed in February 1977. Because of the beautiful scenery around the lake, it is known as the "Pearl of Tianfu" and the "Back Garden of Chengdu".

There are 227 million cubic meters of water mainly from Dujiangyan, which is three times that of West Lake in Hangzhou. In the vast lake, there are 113 islands and more than 160 peninsulas, as well as 240 kilometers of winding lake shore. Mountains, water and islands complement each other. The lake is clear, with fish playing in the blue waves; the island is shaded by flowers and trees, and waterbirds are perched on the trees or soaring in the blue sky; the surrounding cliffs, canyons, mountains, rivers and rivers are spectacular. The most valuable thing here is that people can quickly escape the hustle and bustle of big cities and be surrounded by steel and concrete, and return to the natural ecology of the hills in central Sichuan. With abundant rainfall and pleasant temperature, Sancha Lake has a beautiful shape. The lake is clear and steep and looks like a huge piece of jasper coral. Its southwest branch is winding, the northwest is covered by mountains, and the east bank has 19 jade-belt-like long embankments, which decorate the lake water and colors very magnificently. In winter and spring, thousands of waterbirds living near the island will rise and fall one after another, making Sancha Lake full of life and vitality.

The Sancha Lake Tourist Expressway is about 16 kilometers long. After the Sancha Lake Tourist Expressway was opened to traffic, there are natural landscapes such as "Golden Turtle Island, Bixia Bay, Wohu Ridge, Jinzhong Mountain, Yuping Mountain, and Hongyan Village" in the lake area. The place is lined with green trees and fresh air, and is known as a "paradise". Swimming in it is an enjoyable time. This season is a good time to enjoy flowers in Changtan. Wild flowers spread wildly across the lakes and mountains, bees and butterflies dance wildly in the wind, and the fragrance is alluring. The scenic spot is particularly suitable for boating, hiking, eating on the freshwater river, camping, fishing, barbecue picnics, and photography.

Travel Tips: Drive from Chengya Expressway to Chengjia Exit. The road leading to the scenic spot is spacious and clearly marked; you can take a bus at Xinnanmen or Shiyang Bus Station and get off at Pujiang Bus Station. You can quickly enter the scenic spot by taking rural passenger transport or taxi.

8. Zhuxi Lake

Zhuxi Lake is actually a water conservancy project. After the reservoir is built, it will be submerged to form large and small islands and meandering water surfaces. The main attractions include: Bie Cave Sightseeing, Feilai Island, Tingtaoxuan, Flower Temple, Yuanyang Valley, Fairy Cave, Echo Wall, He Ju, etc. After visiting all the attractions, many places need to be visited by boat. The scenic area has complete supporting facilities, including hotels, restaurants, farmhouses, speedboats, original boats, fishing, etc.

Between the landscape and nature of Zhuxi Lake, you can completely achieve the effect of washing your mind. Here, you need to savor it slowly and quietly, you can enjoy everything, everything, everything. Together with nature, man and nature live in harmony. What's more, it's not all known to the outside world, and there aren't many tourists here.

The streams, bamboo shadows, waterfalls, Shanhua Lake, and Zhouzhou Lake Islands are completely like a paradise, a valley wonderland, and will leave you with a long aftertaste!