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
Free entry for the town and road corridor; individual viewpoints, photo props, riding, or nearby villages may charge separately.
Hours
Open town and road corridor, 24 hours. Use daylight for scenic drives and leave dark mountain roads to experienced drivers.
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 overnight base
Best Time
May-Jun for flowers; Sep-Oct for autumn color and clearer mountain views
Visitors
All ages
How to Visit
1
Use Xinduqiao as a base, not only a single stop
The value is the road corridor, nearby villages, and access to Yuzixi, Tagong, Jiagenba, and snow-mountain viewpoints.
Tip:Stay overnight or use it as a base if you want more than a quick road photo.
2
Plan sunrise or sunset around weather
Morning mist, late-afternoon light, and clear evenings are the strongest windows. Cloud or rain can make the scenery ordinary.
Tip:Leave one morning or evening flexible instead of fixing every photo stop in advance.
3
Choose accommodation for altitude comfort
Pick a warm hotel with heating and, if needed, oxygen support. The town sits around 3,300-3,500 m, so comfort at night affects the next day.
Tip:Avoid a hot shower and heavy drinking on your first high-altitude night.
Highlights
- Practical overnight base on the G318 route
- Easy access to Yuzixi, Tagong, Jiagenba, and nearby mountain viewpoints
- Good light for landscape photography when weather is clear
- Food, fuel, and lodging options before more remote routes
Insider Tips
✦Book warm accommodation in peak autumn or holiday periods.
✦Do not pay for every roadside photo prop; many natural views are free.
✦Use local drivers if you are not confident on gravel or night mountain roads.
✦Keep driving days shorter after arriving from low altitude.
✦Carry cash for small parking or village fees around nearby viewpoints.
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02City Guide
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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
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Admission
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Typical Visit
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Admission
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Typical Visit
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05City Guide
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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
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06City Guide
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All Ages
Admission
CNY 90 admission, CNY 70 round-trip scenic bus, and CNY 135 round-trip cableway.
Typical Visit
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