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
CNY 60 admission; CNY 20 round-trip sightseeing shuttle.
Hours
08:30-17:30.
Transport
No metro. Use a self-drive car, hired driver, or local transfer; public transport between Western Sichuan stops is limited.
Duration
2-3 hours
Best Time
May-Oct for easier road weather; late afternoon for softer light
Visitors
All ages
How to Visit
1
Choose the front-gate or exit-gate plan
The standard route enters from the front gate, uses the shuttle uphill, and walks down through the stone forest. Some travelers enter near the exit to shorten the visit.
Tip:If using online tickets, confirm where ticket exchange is required.
2
Use the upper viewpoint first
Start with the wider view, then descend through the boardwalks and stone corridors. This keeps the route mostly downhill.
Tip:Do not leave marked paths for photos.
3
Budget time for the main stone corridor
The strongest section is the dark-gray rock landscape and boardwalk route. Move slowly enough to avoid bottlenecks on narrow photo spots.
Tip:Expect queues at narrow boardwalk corners and popular photo spots.
4
Skip low-value add-ons if time is tight
Paid photo services, riding, and animal-viewing add-ons are optional. The core value is the geology and the walking route.
Tip:Limit optional add-ons if you still need to reach Tagong or Xinduqiao before dark.
Highlights
- Unusual dark stone-forest geology near Bamei
- Mostly downhill boardwalk route when using the standard shuttle
- Easy pairing with Tagong and Yala Snow Mountain routes
- Good bad-weather fallback compared with distant snow-mountain viewpoints
Insider Tips
✦Wear shoes with grip; boardwalks and dust can be slippery.
✦Go earlier or later to avoid dense tour-group flow.
✦Do not feed or chase small animals near the exit grassland.
✦The shuttle is worth using if you want a simple visit.
✦Bring sun protection; the exposed sections have limited shade.
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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
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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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All Ages
Admission
CNY 60 admission; CNY 105 admission plus uphill sightseeing escalator package.
Typical Visit
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05City Guide
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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
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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