01City Guide
Bipenggou
毕棚沟
All Ages
Admission
CNY 140 adult ticket including scenic transport bus. Optional electric-cart sections are separate.
Typical Visit
5-7 hours
Quick Facts
Ticket
No unified town ticket. Some village viewpoints or cleanup points charge CNY 5-25 per person.
Hours
Open town and village-road area with no unified gate schedule. Use daylight for mountain roads and village lanes.
Transport
No metro. Use a self-drive car, hired driver, or local transfer; public transport between Western Sichuan stops is limited.
Duration
Half day to 1 day
Best Time
May-Jun for Erse flowers; Jun-Aug for meadows; Oct for clearer mountain views
Visitors
All ages
How to Visit
1
Choose a route instead of collecting every village
Jiagenba works best when you pick a few villages, streams, and viewpoints rather than driving all side roads in one day.
Tip:A rushed loop means more rough-road driving and less time at the places that are actually worth stopping.
2
Match vehicle to road condition
Some routes toward Yaha Pass and higher viewpoints are rough, narrow, or affected by controls. A SUV or local driver is safer for the rougher side roads.
Tip:Do not force a low sedan onto poor roads.
3
Use flowers, streams, and villages as the focus
Tiwu Village, Naticao / stream-side areas, and seasonal flower corridors can be better than paid photo props.
Tip:Do not enter fields, courtyards, or village property without permission.
4
Keep sunset plans conservative
If waiting for Gongga light from a higher viewpoint, confirm descent road and timing before dark.
Tip:If you are new to the route, descend before dark instead of relying on navigation after sunset.
Highlights
- Flexible village and valley route near Gongga-viewing corridors
- Seasonal Erse flower and meadow scenery
- Good road-trip add-on from Xinduqiao or Kangding
- Local cafes, streams, and Tibetan villages for slower stops
- More rewarding when paced calmly
Insider Tips
✦Ask locally about current road controls before heading toward higher passes.
✦Bring cash for small village or cleanup fees.
✦Do not enter crop fields for photos.
✦Choose two or three points, not a long list.
✦Avoid strenuous walking if you have just climbed from low altitude.
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02City Guide
Dangling Village
党岭
Adults Focused
Admission
No unified scenic-area admission. Budget for local costs: motorcycle transfer to Hulu Lake can be CNY 200 one way; simple village lodging with meals can be CNY 80-100 per person.
Typical Visit
1 full day for Hulu Lake; 2 days if staying in the village
03City Guide
Daocheng Yading Scenic Area
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Adults Focused
Admission
Peak-season admission is CNY 146. During the rectification period from May 29, 2026, sightseeing bus and electric-cart transport fees are suspended; previous standard rates were CNY 120 bus and CNY 80 return electric cart.
Typical Visit
1 very long day for one route; 2 days for both long and short routes
04City Guide
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黄河九曲第一湾
All Ages
Admission
CNY 60 admission; CNY 105 admission plus uphill sightseeing escalator package.
Typical Visit
1.5-3 hours
05City Guide
Genyen Mountain
格聂神山
Adults Focused
Admission
No unified mountain ticket for the broad Genyen route. Route-specific village, road, monastery, transfer, camping, or guide costs apply.
Typical Visit
1 long day for a light route; 2-4 days for deeper trekking or southern-route exploration
06City Guide
Hailuogou
海螺沟
All Ages
Admission
CNY 90 admission, CNY 70 round-trip scenic bus, and CNY 135 round-trip cableway.
Typical Visit
1 full day