#Heizhugou Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
#1 of Best Things to Do in Ebian
Forests
Wetlands
Address:
Heizhugou Town, Ebian County, Leshan City
Opening times:
Open today at 08:30-17:30(Admission ends at 16:30)Opening Soon
Recommended sightseeing time:
3-4 hours
Phone:
0833-5225111,028-85287359
It's really really not Little Switzerland, it's Heizhugou in Chengdu
Heizhugou Scenic Area is located within the territory of Leshan, Sichuan, and is also known as 'China's Bermuda'. It is a national-level forest park, comprising two scenic spots: Malirengjiu and Honeycomb Rock. Malirengjiu, a cute and special name, means in the Yi language—a meadow covered with flowers, rolling hillsides, open grasslands, little cabins, and babbling streams, with herds of cattle and sheep occasionally strolling leisurely among the forest trees. Honeycomb Rock is mainly for mountain climbing, and there are wild monkeys inside; don't feed the monkeys otherwise they will snatch your things and rummage through your bags!
JOEY VAUGHN
Mali Lengjiu is a must-visit spot
⛳️ Mali Lengjiu is a mesmerizing place that will captivate your heart, picturesque and heavenly, a scene that is only found above the skies.
🏝 Two-day trip around Chengdu (Heizhugou in Ebian Yi Autonomous County, Leshan)
Mali Lengjiu in the Yi language means: a meadow full of blooming flowers. It's a place that sounds romantic just by its name, with fresh flowers, meadows, and herds of cattle and sheep in their natural habitat.
🏝 Located in the Heizhugou Scenic Area of Ebian Yi Autonomous County, Leshan City, it is known as 'China's Bermuda,' and it truly lives up to its name. Here you can experience the healing brought by the scenery in front of you, as well as the quietness without network or disturbances, allowing you to fully enjoy the gifts of nature. (Remember to bring cash)
🏝 The Heizhugou Scenic Area is divided into two smaller scenic spots, Mali Lengjiu is just one of them, the other side is a natural oxygen bar that requires hiking up the mountain.
Lucas Adler
Heizhugou Scenic Area
Mali Lengjiu
Yi language is a meadow covered with flowers, just like a cloud grass garden hidden deep in the mountains, where you can see at a glance the meadows, stone steps, streams, big trees, wildflowers, wooden houses, cattle and horses, so beautiful that it cannot be described in words. Entering here gives the illusion of being in Xinjiang. It's very suitable for emptying everything, very healing; a great place for taking photos and checking in. The whole scenic area is a loop (recommended to walk clockwise), mainly for mountain climbing, primitive forests, dancing shadows of trees, accompanied by streams, hiking up, the babbling water is very cool, a perfect forest oxygen bar, and occasionally you can meet little squirrels, incredibly cozy;
Two attractions require the purchase of a sightseeing car ticket within the scenic area for 18 yuan/person
Scenic area ticket is 50 yuan/person. Book online in advance for 48 yuan/person
elliot_finneganthorne
I never expected there to be such a niche secret spot in the mountains near Chengdu!!
Mali Lengjiu, in Yi language, means a meadow covered with flowers. It is surrounded by mountains with a flat meadow in the middle, offering a very open view that is truly beautiful and healing! I never expected there to be such a niche secret spot in the mountains near Chengdu.
Location: It's recommended to drive and navigate to Heizhugou Forest Park
Ticket: 50r, sightseeing car 18r
About the attraction:
Heizhugou Scenic Area is located within Leshan, Sichuan, and it takes about 4 hours to drive there from Chengdu. It is also known as 'China's Bermuda' and is a national-level forest park. There are two scenic spots, Mali Lengjiu and Beehive Rock. The area is less crowded, with beautiful scenery and is very niche for photography, so you definitely don't want to miss it.
About accommodation:
1. For accommodation, you can choose the inns at the foot of the mountain in Heizhugou Town. There are many homestays here, mostly clean and hygienic houses transformed by the residents themselves, which is their only source of income. There is a big temperature difference between morning and evening, and it gets very cold at night, so the quilts we cover are also very thick and warm. Bring a thick coat when you go.
2. There's almost only fried potatoes, sausages, noodles, and dumplings available to eat in the scenic area, so be sure to bring some snacks.
Tips:
√ There will be a lot of mosquitoes here, so bring insect repellent, sunscreen, and rain gear as the signal in the mountains is very poor. Do not attempt to go to undeveloped areas.
√ The place is very photogenic, just wear light-colored clothes and a pair of comfortable shoes
ExploreTheWorld
Friends all think I'm abroad
Today, I want to introduce you to a mysterious and beautiful place—the "Chinese Bermuda" located at 30°N latitude, a place full of wonder and the unknown, the Mali Leng Scenic Area.
In this place, you can see ancient trees that reach the sky, rotting wood covered with moss, clear streams flowing through the grass, horses grazing leisurely on the hillside, and the mysterious primeval forest and unpredictable fog. The average temperature here in summer is only 20°C, making it a natural summer retreat.
This place is mainly divided into two scenic areas: Mali Leng One Day and Beehive Rock. Although not very famous, its beauty and mystery are hard to ignore. This place is so low-key that even its name is often overlooked.
Regarding ticket prices, the scenic area ticket is 50 yuan per person, and the scenic area bus and sightseeing car are 18 yuan per person (both of these attractions are included). As for parking fees, it is free. The journey from Chengdu to this scenic area takes about 4 hours, and it is recommended for friends departing from Chengdu to consider staying overnight in Leshan City or Heizhugou Town.
This mysterious place awaits your exploration, and I hope you like it and share it with your friends!
CHRISTINA SIMMONS
This guide to Heizhugou in Dadu River near Chengdu is all you need
A two-day trip around Chengdu, experience forest hiking and oxygen intake
Watching cattle, sheep, monkeys, squirrels, etc., is a perfect place to relax!
💰Cost: Adult ticket 48 yuan Children/Elderly/Student ticket 25 yuan Round-trip sightseeing car in Heizhugou Scenic Area 18 yuan Free parking
📍Navigation: Gujing Village, Heizhugou Town, Ebian Yi Autonomous County, Leshan City
🚗Departure from Chengdu: about 4 hours
Recommended route: Chengdu→Jinkouhe Grand Canyon→Heizhugou Scenic Area→Viewing Platform→Chengdu
✅Itinerary:
Day 1: Drive directly from Chengdu to Jinkouhe Grand Canyon for photo ops, then go for barbecue at night, and stay at a nearby hotel after eating!
Day 2: Drive for 2 hours to Heizhugou Scenic Area (divided into Malilengjiu and Honeycomb Rock).
Malilengjiu is a cloud meadow deep in the mountains, reminiscent of Xinjiang, mostly flat terrain.
Honeycomb Rock requires climbing, with waterfalls and rocks on the mountain top, very beautiful, and you can see distant mountains, absolutely stunning!
🏞Attraction Introduction:
1⃣Jinkouhe Grand Canyon: Sichuan's only water highway, with steep cliffs on both sides, quite shocking!
2⃣Heizhugou Scenic Area: The altitude ranges from 1,500 meters to 4,288 meters. Ancient trees reach the sky, mountain springs surge, and various wild animals gather, making it a perfect place to relax!
3⃣Viewing Platform: The peaks of Sunlight Golden Mountain are like pyramids, and the sunlight forms a dazzling golden light! Ancient glacial relics, distant horn peaks, valleys, etc. are all in view.
4⃣Fox Mountain: The altitude is between 3,600-3,850 meters (consisting of Fox Mountain, Fox Plateau, and Forest Waterfall), experience the stunning natural scenery!
There are also unique attractions such as Shentao Forest, Xianfeng, and Yin Yang Boundary!
Dining + Accommodation: Recommended Shanlirenjia or Yixiantian Hotel, both are very close and convenient, it is recommended to eat barbecue or grilled meat at night, the barbecue and grilled meat in the Yi Autonomous Region are generally not disappointing, all delicious!
Equipment Suggestions: Thick coat, long-sleeve pants, sun protection clothing, sun hat, rain gear,
Warm Tips:
There is a lot of hiking, it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes
The UV rays are strong, do a good job of sun protection
The road conditions are not bad, there is also 1h of mountain road, the signal in the mountains is poor, pay attention to safety, do not go to undeveloped areas
You can bring your own dry food and water, or you can eat at the Midu Hotel in the scenic area
0l.v3r M@rt.n3z
This is not Switzerland, this is Heizhugou Marilengjiao!!!
In the magical 30°N latitude🌍, there is such a place, with ancient trees that have stood for thousands of years🌳, decayed wood covered with moss, streams flowing through the grass💧, horses grazing leisurely on the hillside🐴, a primeval forest full of the unknown🌲, unpredictable fog🌫, and an average summer temperature of 20°C🌤. This is the 'Chinese Bermuda' Heizhugou🏞. It mainly consists of two scenic areas: Marilengjiao and Fengchaoyan, so low-key that even their names are often overlooked😶.
📍Location: Heizhugou Scenic Area, Ebian Yi Autonomous County, Leshan City
💰Cost: Admission is 50 yuan💲, with a citizen discount from Monday to Thursday at 10 yuan, and from Friday to Sunday at 25 yuan. Free for children under 1.2 meters👶, half price for those between 1.2 and 1.5 meters; sightseeing car is 18 yuan🚎.
🗺Route: Ticket Office (Mountain Gate) — Visitor Center — Marilengjiao — Visitor Center — Fengchaoyan — Visitor Center
There are two attractions in Heizhugou, Marilengjiao and Fengchaoyan, in two different directions, so after visiting the first attraction, you need to return to the Visitor Center before taking a bus to the second attraction🚌.
Cuisine🍽:
Once inside the scenic area, the only places to eat are the restaurant at the Midu Hotel🏨 and the one operated by the Forest Fire Station🔥. It's recommended to eat outside⛰ before entering.
Breakfast at the hotel included a choice of noodles🍜, dumplings (frozen), or sweet rice balls (frozen). I ordered the sprout scraps and pork noodles, which had a homey taste, accompanied by a cup of soy milk🥛 and a traditional egg cake🥮.
Dinner was at the fire station's restaurant, where the meat was not fresh and not very tasty🤔.
Little piggy's lumpy meat, cooked and then stir-fried with seasoning🐷. The meat is pre-cooked and has a certain taste, which connoisseurs will understand😏.
The barbecue at the entrance of the scenic area🍖 is worth a try. The middle stall's seasoning is quite sophisticated, with two types of chili peppers, adding Litsea and Zanthoxylum bungeanum🌶.
⏰Visiting Time: 【Marilengjiao】 The scenery is very beautiful, and the route inside the attraction is circular. It takes about 3 hours⏳ to walk the whole boardwalk, which has many viewing platforms and pavilions. It is highly recommended to complete the circuit; 【Fengchaoyan】 is more about mountain climbing, with average scenery but especially cool and fresh air🍃. We only walked for half an hour before turning back, and it would take about 3 hours⌛ to complete the whole route.
⚠Attention: 1. Check the weather in advance🌤. The last part of the road includes county roads and mountain paths, which may have falling rocks. It can be dangerous if it rains heavily🌧; 2. The temperature inside Heizhugou is about 25 degrees, but the ultraviolet rays are very strong, so be sure to protect yourself from the sun☂; 3. If you stay too long in Marilengjiao, you can also skip Fengchaoyan. Comparatively, Marilengjiao is more worth taking your time to explore and take photos📸; 4. There are monkeys🐒 in the Visitor Center parking lot. They are not as aggressive as those on Mount Emei and won't actively snatch things, but you should also not provoke them😉.
RoamingRambler
Towards the cloud~ Mali Lengjiu is full of flowers!!!
Mali Lengjiu in Yi language: The only scenic spot that comes from the name is full of flowers.
Mali Lengjiu is hidden among the surrounding mountains Many mysterious alpine lakes!
The lake water flows slowly, surrounded by mountain peaks, accompanied by the changing scenery of clouds and fog, there are many ancient trees and many cattle and sheep are scattered around!
The most important thing is that there are really few tourists here, it is relatively primitive and relatively niche. The scenic spot is one of the scenic spots in Heizhugou Scenic Area!
It takes about four hours to depart from Chengdu. You can go to the county town for meals.
There is nothing to eat in the scenic area, it is best to prepare yourself.
Heizhugou Town Gujing Village North Side Heizhugou Scenic Area!
BARRETT HAMMOND
This guide is all you need for a visit to Heizhugou in Dadu River near Chengdu
🌈A two-day trip around Chengdu, experience forest hiking and oxygen absorption
See cattle, sheep, monkeys, squirrels, etc., it's a perfect place to relax!
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💰Cost: Adult ticket 48 RMB Child/Senior/Student ticket 25 RMB Round-trip sightseeing car in Heizhugou scenic area 18 RMB Free parking
📍Navigation: Gujing Village, Heizhugou Town, Ebian Yi Autonomous County, Leshan City
🚗Departure from Chengdu: about 4 hours
Recommended route: Chengdu → Jinkouhe Grand Canyon → Heizhugou Scenic Area → Viewing Platform → Chengdu
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✅Itinerary:
Day 1: Drive directly from Chengdu to Jinkouhe Grand Canyon for photos, then have barbecue at night and stay at a nearby hotel!
Day 2: Drive 2 hours to Heizhugou Scenic Area (divided into Malilengjiu and Honeycomb Rock). Malilengjiu is a cloud meadow deep in the mountains, like Xinjiang, mostly flat. Honeycomb Rock requires climbing, with waterfalls and rocks on the top, very beautiful, and you can see distant mountains, absolutely stunning!
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🏞Attraction Introduction:
1⃣Jinkouhe Grand Canyon: Sichuan's only water highway, with steep cliffs on both sides, quite shocking!
2⃣Heizhugou Scenic Area: The altitude ranges from 1500 meters to 4288 meters. Ancient trees reach the sky, mountain springs surge, and various wild animals gather, making it a perfect place to relax!
3⃣Viewing Platform: The peaks of Sunlight Golden Mountain are like pyramids, and the sunlight forms a dazzling golden light! Ancient glacial relics, with distant horn peaks, valleys, and more at a glance.
4⃣Fox Mountain: The altitude is between 3600-3850 meters (consisting of Fox Mountain, Fox Ping, and Forest Waterfall), experience the beautiful natural scenery!
There are also special attractions like Shentao Forest, Xianfeng, Yin Yang Boundary, etc.!
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📢Food + Accommodation: Recommend Shanlirenjia or Yixiantian Hotel, both are very close and convenient, it is suggested to have barbecue or grilled meat at night, the barbecue and grilled meat in the Yi Autonomous Region are generally safe bets, very delicious!
Equipment suggestions: Thick coat, long-sleeve pants, sun protection clothing, sun hat, rain gear,
🔴Warm Tips:
There is a lot of hiking, it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes
Strong ultraviolet rays, do good sun protection
The road conditions are quite good, there is also 1h of mountain road, the signal in the mountains is poor, pay attention to safety, do not go to undeveloped areas‼️
You can bring your own dry food and water, or you can eat at the Midu Hotel in the scenic area
AdventurousAdventures
Heizhugou in Leshan, Sichuan, China's Bermuda
🎍🎍 Located in Heizhugou, Ebian Yi Autonomous County, Leshan City, Sichuan Province, Heizhugou is a transliteration of the Yi language, meaning 'a valley where clouds and fog reside for a long time' in Yi language. Hidden in the mountains, due to the special geographical and climatic environment, there have been multiple incidents of people mysteriously disappearing after entering. Also, because the mysterious 30° north latitude line similar to the pyramids, Bermuda Triangle, and Babylon Kingdom runs through it, it is called 'China's Bermuda'. The total area of the region is 575 square kilometers, with an altitude between 1580 and 4288 meters. It is composed of eight scenic spots including the Yi people's homes, Ronghongde, Mysterious Valley, Tekema Saddle Mountain, Wolo Waqu, Luosuoyida and Rhododendron Pool, and Waheiluo. At present, the two attractions open to tourists for sightseeing are Malirengjiu and Beehive Rock. The former has a wide view of the alpine meadow, and the latter is lush and mountainous.
🚗Route: Depart from the central area of Leshan City, drive along the Chengyu Ring Road towards Ebian, continue driving along the road after leaving the Ebian toll station, and 'Heizhugou' will come into view after about 1.5 hours of self-driving.
💸Ticket: The entrance ticket to the scenic area is 50 yuan/person, and the sightseeing car ticket is 18 yuan/person (including Malirengjiu and Beehive Rock). Take the sightseeing car from the tourist center, 2.5 kilometers away from the Malirengjiu scenic spot, and 1.5 kilometers away from the Beehive Rock scenic spot.
✅Open attractions: Malirengjiu, Beehive Rock
👉🏻Scenic spot features: A fusion of cultural and natural landscapes
⏰Opening hours: All year round 08:30-17:30 (last entry 16:30)
N0@h F0st3r
Leshan·Heizhugou|A second to Heidi and Grandpa's home
Heizhugou Scenic Area🏞️ is located in Leshan City, Sichuan Province. It takes about 4 hours to drive from Chengdu. It is also known as the 'Bermuda of China', a national forest park🌲. There are two scenic spots, Marileng Old and Beehive Rock. The place is less crowded and very beautiful, you must not miss it.
🎉Marileng Old:
In the Yi language, it is a meadow full of flowers🌱. Surrounded by mountains, there is a large meadow in the middle, with a wide view. You can see the meadow, stone steps, streams🌊, trees🌲, wildflowers🌸, wooden houses🏕, cattle and horses🐴 at a glance. It's so beautiful that it can't be described in words. Empty everything and feel the sunshine and beauty of the moment.
🎉Beehive Rock:
There is a suspension bridge here that is very photogenic. Under the bridge is a mountain stream🌊, similar to Qingcheng Mountain, a small mountain forest stream, green and quiet, fresh air, the forest coverage rate reaches 98%, a proper forest oxygen bar! It's very suitable for hiking and lung washing, and it's sure to be cool in the summer.
👉 Tour route: Sightseeing car parking point - Marileng Old (recommended to visit clockwise) - Sightseeing car parking point - Beehive Rock
👉 Time arrangement: It is recommended to enter the scenic spot from 9 to 10 o'clock. One is that there are fewer cars at this time, and you can park the car near the sightseeing car. The second is that you can have plenty of time to walk around Marileng Old first, and then have time to appreciate the beauty of Beehive Rock, and you can get close to the monkeys in the afternoon.
Accommodation🏠
① There is a hotel in the scenic area, 'Mido Hotel' The price is higher
② Homestays in Didi Ancient Village and Gujing Village, about ten minutes away from the scenic area
③ The conditions in Jiaoge County are better, with more entertainment and food
Eating🍽️
① There are grilled meat, beans, and corn for sale in the scenic area, but there are no restaurants in the scenic area
② Restaurants along the way , cheap, Yi ethnic characteristics
③ It is recommended to bring some dry food and instant noodles (overnight)
PS: If you want to take photos, just go straight to Marileng Old. If you have enough time, you can hike in Beehive Rock. There is a barbecue stall on the mountain road, and the small roast pork is a bit delicious.
📝Note tips:
1️⃣ Heizhugou is also known as 'Sichuan Bermuda', the signal in the scenic area is surprisingly bad, 90% of the area has no signal.
2️⃣ Be sure to bring cash ! There are barbecue stalls at the place where you wait for the sightseeing car in Marileng Old, with chunks of meat, ribs, etc. 10-15 yuan/skewer, no signal, only cash can be used.
3️⃣ There are leeches in the grass of Marileng Old! It is recommended to wear long pants or step on the road stepped on by others.
4️⃣ Be sure to pay attention to sun protection , even if it is cloudy, although it is cool, the ultraviolet rays are not inferior.
5️⃣ There are monkeys in the scenic area🐒, and their temperament is not much different from that of Emei Mountain
📍Location: Heizhugou Town, Ebian Yi Autonomous County, Leshan City, Sichuan Province
Operating time⏰
🎫: 8:30-17:30 (16: 30 stop admission)
💳Ticket: 50rmb/person
🚎Sightseeing car: 18rmb/person
Transportation:
Take a minibus from Leshan Passenger Transport Center to Ebian County Bus Station 30 yuan, take a minibus to Heizhugou Town in the station 14 yuan