Where to go for fun self-driving tours around Ya'an during the summer, 5 recommended guides for famous Ya'an self-driving tours

1. Ya'an Covered Bridge 2. Niubei Mountain 3. Bifengxia 4. Mengding Mountain 5. Shangli Ancient Town Ya'an is a famous tourist city with 4 4A-level scenic spots. We recommend some Self-driving attractions that are close to Ya'an and have good reputations include Ya'an Covered Bridge, Niubei Mountain, Bifeng Gorge, Mengding Mountain, and Shangli Ancient Town. There are basically no attractions worth visiting along the way from Chengdu to Ya'an. The recommended attractions in Ya'an are basically around Ya'an and not too far from the city of Ya'an. Travelers who have time can arrange the attractions to visit according to their own itinerary and preferences.

1. Ya'an Covered Bridge

Also known as Yazhou Covered Bridge, it is named after Ya'an, where it is located, was called Yazhou in ancient times. It is currently the longest and largest covered bridge in China and a landmark building in Ya'an city. . Yazhou Covered Bridge is located in the center of the old city of Ya'an City, spanning both sides of the Qingyi River, and is an important node in the urban landscape. The covered bridge is 22 meters wide and 240 meters long. The bridge is an overall two-story and partially three-story antique building. After completion, in addition to meeting the pedestrian traffic function, the ground floor can also provide a considerable commercial business area. The second and third floors can provide multi-functional business rooms such as restaurants, cafes, displays, displays, and open-air viewing. The total usable area of ??the Yazhou Covered Bridge Building is 9,028 square meters. It can be used for catering, teahouses and other commercial operations, with complete water, electricity and gas infrastructure. Yazhou Corridor Bridge will set up urban construction exhibition hall, hydropower exhibition hall, historical and cultural exhibition hall and tourism exhibition hall to comprehensively display the customs and customs of Ya'an.

2. Niubei Mountain

Niubei Mountain is about 150 kilometers away from Ya'an. From Ya'an to Luding, walk from Gangu to Lengqi Town, Lengqi Town to Niubei Mountain. The best viewing seasons for Niubei Mountain are April, May, September and October. Although you may encounter wind, snow, rain and hail occasionally, the unparalleled beauty will never disappoint you. Here you can enjoy snow-capped mountains, sea of ??clouds, sunrise, sunset, Jinshan Mountain and Buddha's light. , starry sky, sea of ??flowers and other beautiful scenery. The mountain roads are rugged and the scenery is stunning. Whether you are a hiking enthusiast or a photography enthusiast, this route can be described as a top-notch photography trip. The majestic snow-capped mountains, sea of ??clouds, and Buddha's light are all displayed before your eyes. Such unparalleled scenery can only be felt by experiencing it in person. This is the perfect place to take pictures of landscapes. There is almost no need for PS or filters. Just press the shutter and a magnificent landscape photo is completed.

3. Bifeng Gorge

Altitude: 700-1971 meters Travel time: 2 days Best season: spring, summer, autumn Best time: early morning Accommodation price: tent, Transportation to the inn: self-driving, hiking, chartered car. Features of the scenic spot: Bifeng Gorge has dense forests and numerous waterfalls. It is a good place for summer vacation. The opening hours of the Panda Base: 08:00-16:30 (scenic area), 11:30-13 :30 (Panda Base) (January 1st - December 31st, Monday - Sunday) Bifengxia is about 14 kilometers away from Ya'an, and it takes about 30 minutes to drive.

4. Mengding Mountain

The birthplace of world tea culture, with ancient ginkgo trees that are more than 2,200 years old, Mengding Mountain is 15 kilometers away from Ya'an. Traveling in Mengding Mountain is mainly mountain climbing. It takes about 40 minutes to climb to Tiangai Temple, where you can exercise and cultivate your body and mind. Mengding Mountain is the birthplace of world tea culture. You must order a cup of tea at Tiangai Temple. Chatting and drinking tea under the thousand-year-old ginkgo tree is a unique pleasure. Tourists interested in history can visit the Red Army Memorial Hall.

5. Shangli Ancient Town

Shangli Ancient Town is located in Yucheng District, Ya'an City. The town is surrounded by mountains and rivers. Visitors can appreciate many stilt-style buildings with Ming and Qing style that have been preserved to this day. The ancient town is not big, so you can slow down your pace when visiting here and slowly appreciate the charm of the ancient town. Wandering around the ancient town, you can feel the layout of the ancient town with the word "well" (which means "there is water in the well" to prevent fire). The ancient town is surrounded by flowing water and faces fields and hills. It is in perfect contrast with the surrounding ancient trees, bamboos, streams and ancient bridges. It is like a pastoral landscape painting. It is very suitable for taking pictures here.