Jiuxiang Ancient Town is located in Hanyuan, Sichuan, with a history of approx. 2,000 years. The ancient town features important historical views such as the Jiuxiang Stone Archway, Fujing Mountain, and Baima Park. Every year in March and April, vast fields of pear blossoms bloom in the town, attracting tourists from all over to visit.

Hanyuan · 18.9km from downtown

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Gulu Village

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Gulu Village:Located on the cliff at the entrance of the Dadu River Grand Canyon in Sichuan, it is known as the village on the cliff. It is a Yi village of more than 500 people. There are two channels for villagers to communicate with the outside world. One is a mule and horse trail about 3 kilometers long and nearly 1,000 meters in vertical height carved out of the stone wall in 2003; the other is a paid ropeway located on the cliff. In 2005, "China National Geographic" rated the Dadu River Grand Canyon as one of the top ten most beautiful canyons in China. Experts commented: It is an unparalleled deep canyon, comparable to the majestic scenery of the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River. Thousands of people stand on both sides of the wall, in various poses and shapes, as picturesque as sculptures. Her unparalleled beauty is still kept in a boudoir and is rarely known to the world. You will be deeply attracted by her at the first glance!

Hanyuan · 30.3km from downtown

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Hanyuan Lake

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Hanyuan Lake is located in the new county of Hanyuan. The lake water is melted from the snow of Gongga Snow Mountain and is clear and transparent all year round. The lake is surrounded by rolling mountains, with hundreds of birds flying over the water. The climate is mild, the air in the lake area is fresh, there is no severe cold in winter and no scorching heat in summer. It is an ecological treasure land suitable for leisure, vacation, fitness and health preservation.

Hanyuan · 2.7km from downtown

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Longcanggou National Forest Park

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Longcanggou National Forest Park is located in Yingjing County in the central part of Ya'an City, on the western edge of the Sichuan Basin. It is 175 kilometers away from Chengdu and takes 2.5 hours by car. It is a national forest park close to Chengdu and is also known as China's healing forest. The park has a total area of 7,573 hectares, with a height difference of 1,489 meters. The average temperature in summer is 23 degrees; the snow accumulation period is from December to March of the following year. The park is rich in animal and plant resources, and the forest coverage rate exceeds 97%. The park is full of streams and waterfalls, the air is fresh, and the scenery is pleasant. You can enjoy flowers in spring, escape the heat in summer, color forests in autumn, and play in the snow in winter.Longcanggou Forest Park covers Longcanggou Diecui Creek Scenic Area, Tianshengqiao Scenic Area, Longcanggou Mountain Sports Park, Longcanggou International Off-Road Valley, and Kuanshan Yinlu Hot Spring Resort Hotel.

Yingjing · 28km from Hanyuan

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Sichuan Dadu River Canyon National Geopark (Hanyuan Park)

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The Geopark is characterized by the Dadu River Grand Canyon and the Dawa Mountain Basalt geological landforms. It is a tourist area integrating historical and cultural sites and ethnic customs. It is an ideal place for people to enjoy natural scenery, eco-tourism, scientific research, rock climbing, rafting and adventure.

Hanyuan · 25.1km from downtown

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Mount Emei

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Mount Emei is one of the four famous mountains of Chinese Buddhism, and it is also the temple of Samantabhadra Bodhisattva. There are numerous Buddhist monasteries in the mountains that combine to give this place a holy and serene atmosphere. The scenery in the mountains are beautiful. The four seasons each have their own characteristics. If you are lucky, you can see the sunrise and sea of clouds. Do note that the monkeys in Mount Emei are notoriously naughty. They are not afraid of people, and even take the initiative to ask tourists for food.

Emeishan City · 71.2km from Hanyuan

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Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding

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The Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding is home to many adorable giant pandas, and you can observe these charming national treasures up close. Located in the northern suburbs of Chengdu, the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding is approx. 10 km from the city center, and its construction fully simulates the wild living environment of giant pandas, with lakes, streams, bamboo forests, lawns, and more. The Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding has many "panda villas", which are enclosed leisure areas for pandas. Each features an outdoor yard and an indoor rest room. When the weather is cool, the giant pandas play in the yard, and visitors can watch the adorable pandas through the railings; when the weather is hot, the giant pandas hide in the air-conditioned rest rooms, and visitors can only watch them through the glass. You can also see pandas in the new area of the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, and they are our hero pandas. The pandas' home is bigger, and their activity range is wider. Seeing pandas is the main draw, but there is plenty more to do and see. A must-visit is our landmark building — the internet-famous Panda Tower. As a new landmark of Chengdu, it stands at the highest point of the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. The tower is 69.8 m tall with 11 floors. Its exterior resembles a giant bamboo shoot, while the interior is shaped like a blooming hibiscus flower. Inside, 81 platforms are distributed throughout, allowing visitors to enjoy the views of the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding from multiple angles. There is also the Art Museum (New Building) located in the dense forest area of the new district, which uses emerging exhibition methods such as multi-sensory interaction, lighting installations, interactive installations, and thermal sensing to create immersive exhibition scenes for visitors. The new area of the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding plans to set up science popularization display boards and interactive facilities with rich content and diverse forms in four major zones, so that visitors can learn about giant pandas while watching them and enhance their interactive experience. On festivals related to animal and environmental protection, themed science popularization activities will also be carried out for visitors of different age groups, such as interactive lectures, family-friendly science popularization, mystery exploration games, and other activities that combine education with entertainment. When you're tired from playing, you can also go enjoy a musical — "Panda": it vividly presents to the audience the scene of magical animals, with the giant panda as their representative, coexisting harmoniously, sharing nature, and loving life on the beautiful and fertile land of Chengdu, Sichuan. Through the form of a musical, it reflects the livable landscape of Chengdu, Sichuan, and the simple and leisurely life of the local people. In terms of total area, it has increased from the original 1,035 mu to 3,570 mu, expanding by 2.5 times. During the expansion, the original topography and landforms were fully followed and preserved, and the multi-level landscape belts of mountain valleys formed by mountain gullies and streams were utilized to create 11 giant panda venues, multiple science popularization venues, and visitor pedestrian streets and other sightseeing locations. After the expansion project is completed, it can accommodate no fewer than 180 giant pandas and companion animals such as red pandas and golden snub-nosed monkeys. As of now, multiple giant pandas and red pandas have moved into the "new homes" in the expansion area, and rare animals such as golden snub-nosed monkeys will also be waiting to welcome everyone in the future. In terms of design, the new area is equipped with ample visitor facilities in accordance with 5A attraction standards. It not only provides basic facilities such as sightseeing vehicles and tourist restrooms, but also equips the hill commercial street, the exit commercial street, and scattered commercial complexes in various zones with a large number of tourism service facilities. The planned business formats include dining, souvenir sales, postal services, cinemas, theaters, and experiential education, among others, and the quantity is sufficient to meet visitor demand. After nearly a year of operation, in response to the practical issues of the new area's large size and uneven distribution of supporting facilities, the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding has added multiple beverage vending machines, direct drinking water dispensers, and shared convenience facilities throughout the new area to improve the visitor experience. Next, the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding will further supplement and improve visitor rest facilities, inquiry service facilities, and guide and navigation facilities to meet visitor needs. The expanded Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding will help Chengdu build a demonstration site of harmonious coexistence between humanity and nature, improve conditions for giant panda research and conservation, protect biodiversity, fully demonstrate the brand value, cultural value, and economic value of giant pandas, and build the cultural tourism brand of "Sanxingdui, Jiuzhaigou, and Giant Pandas: A Leisurely Journey Through Sichuan." New businesses and projects such as the Panda Art Museum, IMAX Theater, and Panda Theater are now open, meeting visitors' needs for dining, entertainment, sightseeing, shopping, and leisure while they watch giant pandas.

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Dujiangyan Scenic Area

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4.7/5

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The Dujiangyan Irrigation System is located along the main branch of the Lancang River, west of Dujiangyan City. It was constructed in the Qin dynasty around 256 BC by Li Bing, Prefecture Chief of Shu County, and his son. It is one of the few ancient Chinese water conservancy projects that has remained preserved and intact. The project consists of three primary works—Yuzui Diverting Embankment, the Feishayan Spillway, and the Baopingkou Water Inlet, and two secondary works which include the Baizhangdi (the thousand-feet dam) and Renzidi (the y-shaped dam). They divide the Yongjiang River into an outer and an inner branch, the former of which is used to divert floods and the latter for irrigation. This has allowed the Western Sichuan plateau to become "the land of abundance" as we now know it.

China · Dujiangyan

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Mt. Wawu of China

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Wawu Mountain, in southwestern Hongya County, is the birthplace of Taoism. Wawu Mountain has many plants and animals, including many kinds of national Grade I-protected flora and fauna. This is a great destination for mountain adventures and leisurely sightseeing. Wawu Mountain has retained its rudimentary ecology, and thus has a low degree of commercialism. Visitors here can enjoy a variety of outdoor sports. When taking a leisurely walk along the trails, visitors may come across various protected animals such as antelopes, black pheasants and Chinese monals. This place is full of many wonderful natural surprizes.

Hongya · 47.6km from Hanyuan

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Mount Qingcheng

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4.6/5

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Mount Qingcheng has long been praised as "Tranquil Paradise under Heaven," with its peaks encircling like city walls—hence the name. Legend says Zhang Daoling of the Eastern Han dynasty established Taoism here in a thatched hut, making it the ancestral home of Celestial Master Taoism, where temple incense still burns today. The mountain divides into front and back sections: the front features Taoist temples and cultural relics, commonly referred to as "Mount Qingcheng" by most travelers; the back excels in natural landscapes like pools, waterfalls, streams, and gorges, making it ideal for hiking and summer retreats. The highlights of Qianshan are concentrated. Starting from Jianfu Palace beside the mountain gate, follow the ancient stone steps upward past Natural Picture, Tianshi Cave, Chaoyang Cave, and Shangqing Palace, with the summit's Laojun Pavilion as the final vantage point. Tianshi Cave, also called Changdao Temple, is one of the mountain's largest Taoist complexes—its front courtyard holds a millennium-old ginkgo tree allegedly planted by Zhang Daoling, while the cliffside Ink-throwing Trough behind is said to be where the celestial master drew mountains with vermilion ink. Painting master Zhang Daqian once resided at Shangqing Palace, styling himself "Guest of Qingcheng." At the mountain's base, Yuecheng Lake's mirror-like waters add ethereal beauty to the lush greenery. The rear mountain entrance is the quaint Tai'an ancient town. From here, the trails connect Wulong gully and Feiquan gully into a loop, with views like Misty spring triple pools, Double spring water curtain cave, and Hundred-zhang long bridge accompanied by the sounds of water and shaded woods. The Longyin gorge walkway built along cliffs overlooks rushing streams below, making it a dedicated hiking route. The mountain stays pleasantly cool even in midsummer. The front mountain and back mountain entrances are not connected, usually requiring separate itineraries. Most 1-day tours choose one of the two. The front mountain's main temples can be visited in half a day, while the back mountain loop is longer and requires reserving most of a day. Travelers wishing to see the sunrise often ascend the mountain a day early, staying overnight at mountain temples for convenient morning viewing.

China · Dujiangyan

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吴立珍2 August 2020

4.0

Jiuxiang Ancient Town is located in the mountains. Due to inconvenient transportation and being far away from big cities, the ancient town is still quite primitive. However, there are actually not many ancient buildings inside. You can start from the archway and there are several alleys. The local yellow beef is especially recommended.

Jiuxiang Town

爱旅游的流浪者10 March 2025

4.0

One day and one night is the best. In the morning, go to Jiuxiang to pick fruits and enjoy flowers; in the afternoon, take a walk by Hanyuan Lake, take a boat tour, and go to the supermarket to buy the best peppercorns; in the evening, you must go to eat beef hotpot (Hanhulou beef).

Hanyuan Lake

Anonymous user6 August 2026

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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.

Longcanggou National Forest Park

gz伊妹儿16 September 2021

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Sichuan Dadu River Canyon National Geopark has pleasant scenery and beautiful landscapes. It is located at the junction of Hanyuan County and Ganluo County. It is a 4A scenic spot. It feels very good, interesting and cost-effective.

Sichuan Dadu River Canyon National Geopark (Hanyuan Park)

Anonymous user14 November 2026

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Step by step, I climbed to the Golden Summit of Mount Emei. A sea of clouds surged beneath my feet, and the golden statue of Samantabhadra stood silently atop the mountain. The hardship of the long mountain path became meaningful upon seeing this sea of clouds and the Buddha's light. The mountain is high and the road is long; every step is filled with reverence. May I have peace, joy, and freedom from worry in the future.

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I think it was worth it but it would have been more enjoyable if the pandas were more active but it something that can’t be helped. Seeing a panda for the first time was still great and I would do it again.

Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding

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The autumn break was perfect, avoiding the crowds of the main holidays. The tour guide we hired had a drawing board, diagrams, and even small experimental tools in his bag, explaining the magnificent water conservancy projects in the simplest language possible – very nice!

Dujiangyan Scenic Area

Anonymous user7 November 2026

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The scenery along the way was breathtaking. If it weren't foggy, the views would be even more captivating. Next time, I'd choose a different season to go, as the scenery would be even more different. It's definitely worth a trip!

Mt. Wawu of China

_TI***lo13 November 2026

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Gorgeous place but wow what a lot of people. Went to get cable car and 45-60 min queue (not that I could buy tickets anyway as insisted on Chinese mobile number). Beautiful scenery and would have been even better if the visibility was clearer. Oh and all those people with the bamboo walking canes- don’t give them to your kids 😂 nearly got whacked in face a couple of times!

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Yaxi Expressway | A Highway Above the Mountains and Waters of Hanyuan

“Where dramatic mountains meet the expansive waters of Hanyuan Lake, the Yaxi Expressway presents one of southwestern China's most impressive highway landscapes.”

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Departing from Chengdu | National Day family road trip to Western Yunnan: Mangshi, Ruili, and Tengchong

“Our National Day destination this year was decided just a week in advance 😂 This trip was all about having no rigid plans—a laid-back family vacation where we decided where to go each day after waking up, slowly soaking in the unique, vibrant atmosphere of these border towns.”

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The only legendary 5A-rated scenic area restricted to foreign visitors

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What are the must-do things in Hanyuan?

Don't miss these attractions in Hanyuan: Jiuxiang Town, Gulu Village, and Hanyuan Lake. If you like Day tours, try [Chengdu's "Tiger Leaping Gorge"] Gulu Village Day Tour: Visit the Yi Ethnic Village on the Ladder to the Sky!. If you enjoy Nature & wildlife, try Departing from Chengdu: Bifengxia wildlife park + panda epic drama [1-day private charter tour].

What are the recommended tours and excursions in Hanyuan?

When choosing a tour, start with how much time you have and the kind of experience you're looking for. Trending options right now include [Chengdu's "Tiger Leaping Gorge"] Gulu Village Day Tour: Visit the Yi Ethnic Village on the Ladder to the Sky!, 1-day tour to Mount Emei [one family one group + multilingual service in Chinese and English + includes admission ticket/door-to-door pickup], and Mount Emei 1-day tour | 9-18-seat tourist vehicle | optional private tour · guide in Chinese and English. Check the real-time availability and itinerary before you book.

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Yaxi Expressway | A Highway Above the Mountains and Waters of Hanyuan

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